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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
Gordon Says Polar Vortex is Example Why U.S. Needs to Produce More Natural Gas
Gordon said the recent polar vortex is a "prime example that we need to be exploring and producing more gas for existing drilling permits..."
February 18, 2021
Rep. Albert Sommers: Don’t Blame Education For Reductions to General Funded State Agencies
Rep. Albert Sommers writes: "Wyoming does have a shortfall in education funding, we are eroding our savings and we need to solve this challenge before our savings are gone."
February 17, 2021
Gordon on Biden’s Energy Lockdown: “It’s a Bipartisan Devastation”
Gov. Mark Gordon continued to voice his criticisms about President Joe Biden's moratorium on natural gas and oil leases on federal lands this week, noting he is working with other western governors regarding the situation.
February 17, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Punch, Choke Hold Not Excessive Force In Man’s Arrest
A Cheyenne police officer did not use excessive force when he punched and used a choke hold on a man who was trying to take his pistol, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
February 17, 2021
Power Outages: Cheney Says Fossil Fuels Only Reliable And Affordable Source of Electricity
U.S. Rep Liz Cheney said the massive power outages in the U.S. show that fossil fuels are the only reliable and affordable source of electricity.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 16, 2021
Barrasso Slams Biden’s Proposed Gun Reform
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso slammed President Joe Biden's call for "commonsense" gun reforms on social media Tuesday, calling the Democrat's ideas an assault on Second Amendment rights.
February 16, 2021
Laramie County GOP to Discuss Cheney Censure on Tuesday
The Laramie County Republican Party could soon join the ranks of other Republican organizations across Wyoming that have censured U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
February 16, 2021
Gillette Hospital Accidentally Breaches Personal Info of 900 Patients
A Gillette hospital accidentally breached the personal health information of 900 patients earlier this month with an email attachment.
February 16, 2021