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Dispute Over Strip Of Land Decided By Wyoming Supreme Court
The old saying good fences make good neighbors apparently does not apply in cases of window wells, sprinklers and property lines.
January 11, 2021
Cynthia Lummis: Here’s Why I Objected To Pennsylvania’s Electors
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "Let me be clear: my objecting to the certification of the votes in Pennsylvania could not have changed the outcome of the election."
Sen. Cynthia LummisJanuary 09, 2021
Cheney, Lummis Send Condolences to Family of Fallen Capitol Officer
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Sen. Cynthia Lummis have expressed their condolences to the family of a U.S. Capitol police officer who died after sustaining injuries in the mob attack on Wednesday.
January 08, 2021
Bill Schilling: Wyoming Leaders Should Call For Trump’s Removal
Guest columnist Bill Schilling writes: "Imagine a united message from Wyomings Governor, two US Senators, and US Representative calling for President Trumps removal. The message could gain footage, but at a minimum it would say Wyoming leaders do honor the Code of the West."
Bill SchillingJanuary 08, 2021
No Fans Allowed at UW Cowboys Games Until at Least Jan. 25
Fans won't be allowed at any University of Wyoming sports events until at least Jan. 25, according to a recent announcement.
January 07, 2021
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