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Death Row Exoneree Testifies In Support of Wyoming Repealing Death Penalty
A man who once sat on death row for a crime he did not commit recently testified in support of Wyoming repealing its death penalty.
March 17, 2021
UW Police Mourn Loss of K9 Colleague Mulder
The University of Wyoming Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of its K9 colleague, Mulder.
March 16, 2021
Bill Proposed to Allow Sale Of State Land In Grand Teton
A bill that would allow the state of Wyoming to sell certain state lands within Grand Teton National Park will be heard for the first time this week in the House of Representatives.
March 16, 2021
Legislator Says Wyoming Could Save Millions With Weed Legalization
A state representative from Laramie said Wyoming would save millions with a recently introduced marijuana legalization bill.
March 16, 2021
Wyoming Legislators Help Stop Leak In Capitol Building Caused By Snowstorm
Three legislators, including the leader of the House of Representatives, pitched in Sunday to help stop a leak in the Capitols House chambers that occurred when snow blew through a vent during Sundays blizzard.
March 15, 2021
Jimmy Orr: How We Measure Snow in Wyoming — Beer, Children, Cars
In Wyoming, we don't rely on the National Weather Service to measure snow. We're much more practical.
Jimmy OrrMarch 14, 2021
Balow: No One Solution To School Funding Problems
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow says there is no simple solution to addressing a $300 million dollar deficit in education funding.
Wendy CorrMarch 13, 2021
Bill Blocking UW From Creating Gun Rules Clears Senate Committee
A bill that would prohibit the University of Wyoming and the states community colleges from creating their own firearms rules was approved for full debate on the Senate floor by a Senate committee Friday.
March 12, 2021
Bill Would List Political Affiliation For School Board Candidates
A bill that would allow school board candidates to list their political affiliation on ballots won approval from a Senate committee Friday, despite objection from the Wyoming School Boards Association.
March 12, 2021
Cowboys Put Up a Fight, But No. 1 Seed San Diego State Survives, Wyoming Eliminated
The Wyoming Cowboys took top-seeded and No. 19 San Diego State to the wire in a 69-66 loss in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Air Force Reserve MW Basketball Championship.
March 12, 2021
Lummis Urges Colleagues to Vote Against Interior Sec. Nomination; “She’s More Radical Than Biden”
Stating that Rep. Haaland is "more radical" than President Biden, Sen. Cynthia Lummis urged her colleagues to vote against Haaland's nomination as Secretary of Interior.
March 12, 2021
Bill Banning Social Media Censorship Clears First Hurdle In Wyoming Senate
A measure that would prohibit internet and social media companies from censoring content based on a users race, religion, viewpoint or location won initial approval Thursday from the House of Representatives.
March 12, 2021
Trump, Jr.-Backed Wyo Election Runoff Bill Passes Committee; Moves to Senate
A high-profile bill backed by Donald Trump, Jr. that creates Wyoming's first runoff election system for the state's primaries moved through the Senate Corporations Committee on Thursday morning.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2021
Legislators Say New Taxes, Spending Cuts, Or Both Needed to Fund $300 Million Education Deficit
Wyo Reps. Steve Harshman and Jerry Paxton said new taxes, spending cuts or a combination of both will be needed to put education funding back on track.
March 11, 2021
Daylight Saving Time: Wyoming Getting Rid of Changing Times Will Take At Least Another Year
Efforts to get Wyoming out of changing time failed this year but there's a chance for movement next year.
Wendy CorrMarch 11, 2021
Cheney, Barrasso Say Biden Policies Leading to Surge Of Illegal Immigrants Crossing Border
Barrasso and Cheney say Biden policies have led to a surge of illegal immigrants crossing the border.
March 11, 2021
Cowgirls Go Dancing — Knock Off Fresno in MW Tournament Title Game
For the time in program history, the Wyoming Cowgirls have won a postseason conference tournament as the seventh-seeded Cowgirls culminated their incredible Mountain West Tournament run by defeating No. 4 seed Fresno State, 59-56 in an all-time classic.
March 11, 2021
Wyo House Committee Backs Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permit To Out-Of-Staters
A bill that would allow law-abiding residents of other states to carry concealed weapons in Wyoming without a permit would benefit tourism in the state, its sponsor said Wednesday.
March 10, 2021
Cheney Slams Pelosi and Dems For COVID Bill Which Promotes “Anti-Life Agenda”
"Preventing taxpayer funded abortions is something a majority of Americans agree with, yet Democrats are using 'COVID relief' to implement their anti-life agenda," Cheney said
March 10, 2021
Online Sports Wagering Bill Comes Back From Dead; Passes 32 – 28 After Reconsideration
An online sports wagering bill which was defeated on Tuesday came back to life on Wednesday after legislators voted to reconsider and subsequently pass the legislation.
March 10, 2021
Governor Gordon Convenes Invasive Mussel Emergency Response Team
Governor Mark Gordon has convened an emergency response team to mitigate impacts and seek solutions to the discovery of invasive zebra mussels in Wyoming.
March 10, 2021
Despite Debate Over Additional Capitol Building Funds, $140M State Construction/Maintenance Bill Passes
Natrona County Rep. Chuck Gray said monies allocated to the State Capitol Building were unnecessary and the restoration project should be considered finished.
March 10, 2021
Lummis Puts Hold On Interior Secretary Nominee Confirmation
Cynthia Lummis and Montana Sen. Steve Daines put a hold on the confirmation of U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland as the new secretary of the Interior Department until her nomination can be debated in the Senate.
March 09, 2021
Taking Another Dig at Cheney, Donald Trump Jr. Supports Runoff Elections In Wyoming
Donald Trump Jr. has voiced his support for a new bill in the Wyoming Legislature that would create runoff elections in the state.
March 09, 2021