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Donald Trump Blasts “War Monger” Liz Cheney
Calling Liz Cheney a "war monger" on Sunday, President Trump said her poll numbers have dropped faster than "any human being I've ever seen."
February 28, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court: Swinger Can Seek Court Action To Determine Who Fathered Child
A man who claimed to have fathered a child while involved in an open relationship can seek court action to determine whether he is the childs father, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Friday.
February 26, 2021
Jimmy Orr: TV Station Reminds Viewers Not To Explore Bear Dens or Feed Bears
"Sometimes you have to wonder if people really need to be reminded about how to act around bears or if reporters are really stupid. Probably both"
Jimmy OrrFebruary 26, 2021
Barrasso: Trump Would Be Front-Runner If He Runs For President in 2024
Sen. John Barrasso said if former President Trump would run for re-election, he would "clearly be the frontrunner."
February 26, 2021
WYGO Director: Second Amendment Preservation Act Is ‘Must Have’
WYGO Director Aaron Dorr said Biden has declared open season on gun owners and the Second Amendment, and SAPA is the must-have legislation for gun owners.
February 26, 2021
Gordon Keeps Mask Mandate But Relaxes Other Health Orders
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday announced that many of Wyoming's statewide public health orders would be relaxed on March 1, although the statewide mask mandate will continue until at least March 15.
February 25, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Criticize Proposed $15 Minimum Wage
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis criticized the proposed $15 minimum wage in the latest coronavirus relief bill, noting it was an inappropriate and irresponsible addition.
February 25, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court Overturns Drug Case Because Cops Entered Home Without Warrant
The conviction of a Gillette man on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of intoxicants has been overturned by Wyomings Supreme Court, which ruled sheriffs deputies improperly entered the mans apartment without a warrant.
February 24, 2021
Cheney, McCarthy Clash Over Trump’s Future in GOP and Country
Congresswoman Liz Cheney told reporters on Wednesday that former President Trump should have no future in the Republican Party or the country.
February 24, 2021
Interior Nominee Wilts When Barrasso, A Physician, Asks Her Why She Thinks GOP Doesn’t Believe in Science
Interior Sec.-nominee Deb Haaland was ill-prepared to defend her statement that the GOP doesn't believe in science when questioned by Sen. John Barrasso, a physician.
February 24, 2021
Cheney: America Needs to Stand Up for Freedom
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday urged the nation's leaders to stand up in defense of freedom.
February 23, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Conviction For Evanston Man Who Shot Dog
A man who shot a dog while it was being held by a teenager was properly convicted of reckless endangering, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
February 23, 2021
Lummis Tapped for Leadership Roles on Two Senate Subcommittees
Sen. Lummis will serve as ranking member on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committees Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife. She will also serve as ranking member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees Subcommittee on Space and Science.
February 23, 2021
No Evidence Tying UW Racist Zoom Callers to Students, Community Members (So Far)
No evidence has been found to tie any of the callers who disrupted a University of Wyoming Black History Month video conference to the university's students or community members, according to the university.
February 22, 2021
Community College District Wants $3M For Sheridan College If Gillette College Approved; Legislator Disappointed
Officials with the Northern Wyoming Community College District are asking that Sheridan College be given $3 million per year in state funds if a new community college district is established to support Gillette College.
February 20, 2021
Bouchard Unsurprised By Multiple Cheney Censures
Cheyenne Sen. Anthony Bouchard wasn't surprised his congressional opponent has received multiple censures from Republican parties across the state for her impeachment vote.
February 19, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Says Teacher Properly Fired For Disciplining Daughter
A Burns teacher dismissed for violating the schools policies on bullying and intimidating students while disciplining his daughter on school property was properly removed from his job, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
February 19, 2021
Cheney Questions Wisdom Of Return To Iran Nuke Deal
Americas return to a nuclear deal with Iran will just put nuclear weapons in the hands of a terrorist regime, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said Friday.
February 19, 2021
Lummis Introduces Bill That Would Block Name Change of Devils Tower
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation that would block a potential name change of Devils Tower National Park.
February 19, 2021
Gordon Condemns Racist Disruption of Black History Zoom Event
Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon said: "The degenerates who committed this act should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for their faceless cowardice and reprehensible behavior."
February 19, 2021
Gordon Signs Emergency Rule To Allow Propane Deliveries
Gov. Mark Gordon signed an executive order which suspends regulations on driving hours for drivers who are delivering propane.
February 18, 2021
Wyoming Department of Transportation: Stop Hitting the Snowplows
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be aware of snowplows after seeing 10 collisions involving the plows over a five-day period.
February 18, 2021
Barrasso Wants Republicans to Come Together to Take On Biden
Barrasso said the Biden administration is "killing millions of jobs and spending trillions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars that we can't afford to spend."
February 18, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Justices Reject Latest Appeal From Man Who Killed Toddler
Justices on Friday issued a memo rejecting the latest appeal of Jesse James Hartley in his felony murder and child abuse convictions stemming from the death of 2-year-old Brandon Green.
February 18, 2021