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Wyoming GOP Chair Says DC Rally Was Peaceful
The chairman of Wyomings Republican Party said although he attended a rally in support of President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, he did not see the storming of the Capitol that left four people dead.
January 07, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Sex Assault Conviction Despite Charging Delay
An eight and one-half year delay in the filing of charges against a man convicted of assaulting a woman in Laramie did not deny him his right to due process of law, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
January 07, 2021
Cheney Blames Trump For Mob Attack on Capitol
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney specifically blamed President Donald Trump for inciting the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday that left four people dead and scores more arrested.
January 07, 2021
Sen. Lummis Votes to Oppose Pennsylvania Election Results; Certifies Arizona
Sen. Cynthia Lummis opposed certification of the Pennsylvania results after earlier voting in favor of certifying Arizona's.
January 07, 2021
Statement By President George W. Bush On Insurrection At The Capitol
Former President George W. Bush on Wednesday said: "This is a sickening and heartbreaking sight. This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic not our democratic republic."
January 06, 2021
Cheney on Capitol Attack: “It Is a Dangerous Moment For Our Country”
Rep. Liz Cheney said the attack on the Capitol was a result of President Trump's insistence that he won the election.
January 06, 2021
Capitol Invasion Dishonors American Legacy, Gordon Says
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by people unhappy with the outcome of Novembers presidential election dishonors the legacy of America, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
January 06, 2021
Wyoming Democratic Party Condemns Attack on U.S. Capitol, Criticizes Lummis
The Wyoming Democratic Party has come forward and condemned the attack on the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday while also criticizing the state's newest senator.
January 06, 2021
Barrasso Calls For End to Storming Of U.S. Capitol
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso joined Wyoming colleague U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday in criticizing the crowds who invaded the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress prepared to certify the results of Electoral College votes from Novembers election.
January 06, 2021
Trump Attacks Cheney, “Weak Congresspeople” During Wednesday Rally
President Donald Trump didn't have kind words for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney during a rally appearance on Wednesday morning.
January 06, 2021
Lummis Calls Storm on Capitol “Attack on Democracy”
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis confirmed her safety while also condemning the protestors who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a short tweet.
January 06, 2021
Barrasso Votes to Certify Electoral College Decision
While expressing disappointment with the outcome of Novembers presidential election, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso voted Wednesday to certify the results of the Electoral College vote that put former Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.
January 06, 2021
Cheney: “I Will Always Protect and Defend Our Second Amendment Rights”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney trumpeted her support for the Second Amendment's right for Americans to bear arms this week as she co-sponsored legislation that would expand the rights of people with concealed weapons permits.
January 06, 2021
Wyoming Republican Party Urges Delegation to Contest Electoral Vote
The Wyoming Republican Party and many Republican legislators from the state have sent a letter to the Congressional delegates, urging them to contest the Electoral College's vote.
January 05, 2021
Four Thousand Sign Petition Calling for Barrasso to Object to Electoral Vote
More than 4,000 people have signed an online petition demanding that U.S. Sen. John Barrasso object to the certification of votes cast by the Electoral College.
January 05, 2021
Liz Cheney Calls Trump Georgia Election Phone Call “Deeply Troubling”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday said she found President Trumps phone call disputing election results in Georgia with the states Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger deeply troubling and encouraged citizens to listen to it.
January 05, 2021
Wyoming Legislature To Convene For One-day Virtual Session
The 66th Wyoming Legislature will convene at Noon on Jan. 12 for a one-day virtual session to fulfill the requirements of the Wyoming Constitution.
January 05, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Says Probation Properly Revoked In Attempted Burglary Case
A man sentenced to probation after pleading guilty a string of burglaries in Wright properly had his probation revoked he was accused of trying to rob a storage unit, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
January 04, 2021
Cheney Explains Opposition to Electoral College Challenge: “This Vote Is Not About President Trump”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has defended her decision to stand by the Electoral College's vote confirming former Vice President Joe Biden as the president-elect.
January 04, 2021
Cheney Denounces Republican Plan to Challenge Electoral College Results
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday said there was no "appropriate basis" to challenge the results of the Electoral College and would set an "exceptionally dangerous precedent."
January 04, 2021
Lummis Joins Group Planning To Object To Electoral College Certification
U.S. Sen.-elect Cynthia Lummis will join a group of 10 other U.S. senators in voting to reject electors from states where the results of the presidential election have been questioned
January 03, 2021
Gordon Lifts Restrictive Hours For Wyoming Restaurants and Bars
Gov. Mark Gordons office on Saturday announced that Wyoming restaurants and bars can return to normal hours effective on on January 9.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 03, 2021
Jimmy Orr: Grizzly 399 and Her Four Cubs Romping Through the Snow
Grizzly 399 and her four cubs last week were filmed barreling through the snow at Grand Teton National Park.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 03, 2021
Wyoming GOP Applauds Legislators Contesting Electoral College Votes: “This Is The Time To Fight”
The Wyoming Republican Party is praising U.S. senators and representatives who are willing to contest the results of the Electoral College votes in the presidential election.
December 30, 2020