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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
Wyo State Rep. Clem Holding Rally to Protest “Tyranny” of Gov. Gordon
Outgoing state Rep. Scott Clem of Gillette is making a statement as he leaves office by organizing a protest rally at the Wyoming State Capitol at noon on Jan. 4.
December 30, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Cowboy State Daily’s Most-Read Stories of the Year
Cowboy State Executive Editor Jimmy Orr looks at the most-read stories on Cowboy State Daily in 2020.
Jimmy OrrDecember 29, 2020
Trump Named Most Admired Man Of 2020, Lummis Not Surprised
President Donald Trump was named 2020's most admired man according to a recent Gallup poll, and U.S. Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis is the least surprised of anyone about this.
December 29, 2020
Jimmy Orr: The Danger of Competitive New Year’s Day Resolutions
Cowboy State Daily's Jimmy Orr discusses the pitfalls of competitive New Year's Eve resolutions.
Jimmy OrrDecember 29, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Says Wyoming Has Jurisdiction Over International Adoptions
Wyomings courts have authority to recognize adoptions approved under international treaties, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
December 28, 2020
Gordon Unveils Grant Program For Nonprofits Impacted By COVID
Gov. Mark Gordon unveiled a new program on Tuesday that would provide grant funding to nonprofit organizations that have provided public assistance or seen a decline in donations during the coronavirus pandemic.
December 22, 2020
Northwest College Considering Changing Name to Yellowstone College
Northwest College Interim President Lisa Watson said the rebranding is part of the planned institutional transformation.
December 22, 2020
Barrasso Accepts Biden As President-Elect
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso confirmed on Sunday during an appearance on Fox News with Chris Wallace that former Vice President Joe Biden was the president-elect and would take over the seat from President Donald Trump in just one month.
December 21, 2020
UW Survey Shows Wyoming Residents Approve Of University’s Path To Success
A large majority of surveyed Wyoming residents believe that the University of Wyoming provides a strong undergraduate education, prepares students to participate in the states workforce and is an appealing place for Wyoming students to attend college, new survey results show.
December 21, 2020
Divided Wyoming Supreme Court Rules 121 Pounds Of Marijuana Legally Seized
A divided Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man who was driving a van found to contain 121 pounds of marijuana, rejecting his claims that the search of his vehicle was unconstitutional.
December 21, 2020
Jimmy Orr: In Less Than Two Weeks, Cowboy State Daily Will Be Two Years Old
In less than two weeks, Cowboy State Daily will be two years old and I am thrilled to have been part of it the entire time.
Jimmy OrrDecember 21, 2020
Jimmy Orr: How ‘Barney Cam’ Made George W. Bush’s Dog a Web Star
The story of how President George W. Bush's dog Barney became a Christmas Internet sensation.
December 18, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Evanston School Gun Rules Invalid
Uinta County School District No. 1 will have to start from scratch if it wishes to adopt a rule allowing its teachers to carry concealed weapons in schools, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
December 18, 2020
UW To Refund Some Fees To Students Due To COVID Impact
Each full-time student taking classes on the Laramie campus will receive a total of $141.17 credit to their UW account for fees that were previously charged for athletics, music/theater and recycling because the pandemic largely eliminated the opportunity to attend events and receive those services.
December 17, 2020
Barrasso Urges Unity Among Dems, GOP In Passing COVID Relief Bill
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso urged his Democratic colleagues in the Senate to join their senators across the aisle in passing in a new coronavirus relief bill.
December 17, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Overturns Homicide Conviction of Truck Driver
The aggravated homicide conviction of a truck driver involved in a fatal accident has been overturned by Wyomings Supreme Court, which ruled prosecutors failed to prove the driver acted recklessly in the accident.
December 17, 2020
UW Spring Semester Plan Approved By Board Of Trustees
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved a plan for the spring 2021 semester that includes 10 weeks of in-person instruction, a three-day spring break and five weeks of fully online classes to conclude the term.
December 16, 2020
Cheney: China Has Infiltrated Entertainment Industry
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued her crusade against California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been embroiled in controversy when it was revealed that one of his former fundraisers was apparently a Chinese spy.
December 16, 2020
Gordon And Lummis Say Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing Would Threaten Wyoming Economy
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen-elect Cynthia Lummis said a federal ban on oil and gas leasing would doom Wyoming's economy.
December 15, 2020
Cheney: “Edward Snowden Is A Traitor”
"Edward Snowden is a traitor," Cheney wrote in a tweet on Sunday, discussing the possibility of Snowden being pardoned by President Donald Trump, who has said before that he would "strongly" consider pardoning the whistleblower.
December 14, 2020
U.S. Senator-Elect Cynthia Lummis Announces Senior Staff
U.S. Sen.-elect Cynthia Lummis on Monday announced her senior staff which includes former State Sen. Leland Christensen and State Rep. Tyler Lindholm.
December 14, 2020
Wyoming Legislators Defend Decision To Back Texas Lawsuit
A number of the legislators who supported Wyoming joining a Texas lawsuit contesting the validity of votes cast in the presidential election have taken to social media to defend their decisions.
December 11, 2020
Gordon Says No To Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon said the case could have unintended consequences for Wyoming.
December 11, 2020