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Enzi Welcomes Lummis To Senate, Congratulates Cheney On Win
Outgoing U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi recently congratulated Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis on her successful campaign to take over his seat.
November 05, 2020
UW Seeks Public Comment on Tuition Increase Recommendations
The public is being asked to comment on recommendations to increase tuition rates by four percent.
November 04, 2020
Wyoming Voter Turnout Nearly Doubled Primary Election; More Than 275K Vote
Voter turnout almost doubled between the primary and general elections in Wyoming this year, according to the secretary of state's office.
November 04, 2020
Bouchard Clobbers Opponent, Sails To Easy State Senate Win
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne easily turned back what was anticipated to be a strong challenge from Democrat Britney Wallesch, on Tuesday to win election to his second Senate term.
November 04, 2020
Oakley Beats Back WyGo And Foe In Riverton By 30 Votes Tuesday
Oakley, a former deputy prosecutor, had been aggressively attacked by the Wyoming Gun Owners organization, but still managed to squeeze out the win.
November 04, 2020
Lummis Thanks Voters For U.S. Senate Win
Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis released a statement tonight thanking her voters for electing her to the U.S. Senate.
November 04, 2020
Liz Cheney Wins Third Wyoming U.S. House Term
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney won election to a third term as Wyomings lone member of the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Lynnette Grey Bull.
November 04, 2020
Cynthia Lummis Wins Wyoming U.S. Senate Seat
Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis won her bid to return to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Merav Ben-David for the U.S. Senate seat now held by retiring Senator Mike Enzi.
November 04, 2020
Wyoming Governor In Quarantine After Possible COVID-19 Exposure
Governor Gordon was informed on Monday that he had a potential exposure to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
November 03, 2020
Barrasso: This Election Is “Like A Knife Fight In A Phone Booth”
Sen. Barrasso said this year's election season has been like "hand-to-hand combat" and "like a knife fight in a phone booth."
November 02, 2020
UW Moving Winter Commencement Online Due To COVID Concerns
The University of Wyoming will forego having a traditional winter commencement ceremony next month, instead opting to move online in the wake of surging coronavirus cases all across Wyoming, but especially in Albany County.
November 02, 2020
UW Cowboys To Allow 7,000 Max People in Tonight’s Game; All Must Wear Masks
The University of Wyoming is hosting its first home game in nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic nearly threatened to shut it down for at least the season.
October 30, 2020
Gordon, Health Officials Upping Contact Tracing, Expanding COVID Testing After Cases Surge
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health are taking certain actions to address the state's rising coronavirus cast count.
October 30, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Wyoming’s Time-Change Bill Passed This Year; So Why Are We Moving Our Clocks Back?
Wyoming passed legislation this year that would opt us out of Daylight Saving Time. So why are we moving our clocks back?
Jimmy OrrOctober 30, 2020
Update: Al Simpson ‘Doing Well,’ Expected To Return Home Saturday
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson is doing really well following treatment for a minor stroke and is expected to return to his Cody home on Saturday, according to his son Colin Simpson.
October 29, 2020
Jimmy Orr on the Passing of Jimmy Orr
Although I never met NFL great Jimmy Orr in person, I still have the signed football he sent me and memories of our one phone call.
Jimmy OrrOctober 29, 2020
Wyoming Dept. Of Education Receives Nearly $100K Microsoft Grant For Computer Science Training
In some non-coronavirus related news for Wyoming, the state's Department of Education announced it received a grant from Microsoft for nearly $100,000.
October 29, 2020
Al Simpson ‘Doing Well’ After Minor Stroke
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson was doing well Wednesday in a Denver hospital where he underwent surgery following a minor stroke, according to his son.
October 28, 2020
University Of Wyoming Proposes $42 Million In Budget Cuts
The University of Wyoming's administration has announced a plan including multiple cuts to programs and teaching positions in light of a 10% cut in state funding, which will address a $42.3 million budget reduction.
October 27, 2020
Despite Improvement, Gordon Says Wyoming’s Fiscal Picture Still Concerning
Despite recent improvements in the Wyomings financial outlook, the state still faces some major challenges, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
October 26, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Bipartisanship And Civility is Happening in the Reddest State in the Nation
Although many believe the political discourse is the worst it's ever been, there are signs of civility and bipartisanship happening here in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrOctober 26, 2020
Interstate 80 Between Cheyenne and Rawlins Closed Due to Weather and Accidents
I-80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins are completely closed due to multiple accidents and snowy weather.
October 25, 2020
Barrasso, Enzi Praise Amy Coney Barrett, Agree They Will Confirm Her
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Mike Enzi agreed that Judge Amy Coney Barrett was the best person to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg on the Supreme Court.
October 23, 2020
Gordon Allocating CARES Funds To Help With Wyoming Insurance Enrollment
Gordon is allocating $600,000 to be directed to the Enroll Wyoming program, which will be used to hire trained enrollment counselors to provide outreach, education and assistance.
October 23, 2020