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Gordon on Covid-19: When We Act Irresponsibly, “Our Patriotism Has Gone Awry”
Gov. Mark Gordon had strong words for people in Wyoming who disregard precautionary measures -- like wearing masks -- designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
October 21, 2020
Wyoming Submits Plan For Distributing, Administering COVID Vaccine
Wyoming has submitted its initial plan for distributing and administering a coronavirus vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.
October 21, 2020
Barrasso: Expansion of Supreme Court Very Real Threat Under Biden
Sen. Barrasso said if Joe Biden wins the presidency, there is a "very real threat" the Supreme Court would be expanded.
October 20, 2020
Seven COVID Cases in UW Sorority House Prompt Shutdown
Because of the cases among members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, all of the students in the house are being told to shelter in place.
October 16, 2020
One-Fifth Of Wyoming’s Registered Already Cast Ballots
According to the Secretary of State's office, 55,755 of requested absentee ballots have already been returned, which includes those who have voted in person at an absentee polling place or at their county clerk's office.
October 15, 2020
UW’s COVID Testing Procedure To Double
The total number of tests administered weekly is expected to rise from about 6,000 at present to 15,000, making UWs testing program one of the most robust among universities in the nation.
October 15, 2020
Report: Wyoming Is One Of Nation’s Most Politically-Engaged States
Personal finance website WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 11 key indicators of political engagement, ranging from the percentage of registered voters in the 2016 presidential election to total political contributions per adult population.
October 13, 2020
Cheney Dedicates First National Cemetery in Wyoming; “Veterans Most Important Part of Her Job”
Rep. Liz Cheney said her work on behalf of veterans and current members of the armed forces is the most important part of her job as a member of Congress.
October 11, 2020
Cheney: We’ve Got To Make Sure Pelosi Isn’t Speaker Much Longer
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued to blast Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi regarding the proposed coronavirus stimulus package this week, this time on a Cheyenne talk radio station.
October 09, 2020
Gordon Gets Flu Shot; Urges Citizens To Do The Same Especially With Covid Threat
Gov. Gordon is urging Wyoming citizens to get a flu shot this year. Wyoming ranks 48th in the country for flu vaccinations
October 08, 2020
Barrasso: Pelosi Doesn’t Want Coronavirus Stimulus Package Deal
"I don't believe Nancy Pelosi actually wants a deal," he said. "I wish she did. I think she views this as something that would give the president something of a victory prior to the election and she won't do it."
October 07, 2020
Wyoming Mail Carrier Faces Jail After Allegedly Throwing Away Voter Guides
A mail carrier in Fremont County faces up to two years in jail after being accused of throwing away mail, including voter guides, sent to residents of South Pass City and Atlantic City.
October 06, 2020
New Surgical and Cardiovascular Center Opens in Lander
The new Western Wyoming Medical Ambulatory Surgery Center will open Tuesday in Lander.
October 05, 2020
Wyoming’s Economy At Risk Because Of Rising COVID Numbers, Gordon Says
Gordon said if the state continued its pace of seeing 98 new laboratory-confirmed cases per day, people would stop leaving their homes and contributing to economic growth.
October 05, 2020
Barrasso: If President Can Get Coronavirus, Any Of Us Can
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso called on his medical training on Monday morning when he appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss President Donald Trump's recent coronavirus diagnosis.
October 05, 2020
Cheney: “Pelosi Has Fundamentally Failed America”
Speaker Pelosi has fundamentally failed America and her decision to stand in the way of a common sense relief bill is the latest example of that, Cheney said.
October 02, 2020
Cheney: America Must Invest In Defense To Deter China
Cheney, a member of the China Task Force created in May to look into threats posed to Americas freedom and security by the Chinese government, said the committee found that China is expanding its military footprint around the world and is preparing measures to counteract Americas defense systems.
October 02, 2020
Barrasso: President, All Americans Should Condemn White Supremacy
"I think we should hear [condemnation] from the president and from every American," Barrasso said. "I certainly condemn what we've been seeing in terms of white supremacy, in terms of racism, in terms of anti-semitism."
October 01, 2020
UW Wrestling Shut Down Through October 14 Due to Covid
The University of Wyoming's wrestling team has seen an outbreak of the coronavirus over the last week, prompting the university to take action.
October 01, 2020
University Of Wyoming K-9 Passes Away
UW Police Department K-9 officer Enzo unexpectedly passed away this week at the age of 10, the department announced on Facebook. Enzo served the UWPD since 2012, alongside his handler Sgt. Chad Bade.
September 30, 2020
Cheney, Barrasso Praise Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Liz Cheney recently praised President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, the replacement for late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
September 28, 2020
Gordon: DC Mayor Put Wyo on Travel Advisory List Because She’s Afraid of Republicans
"I was wondering [after seeing the list] if the virus the mayor was worried about was Republicanism and fiscal responsibility or if they were really talking about the[corona]virus," Gordon joked.
September 24, 2020
Cheney: Constitution Requires Peaceful Transfer Of Power
Cheney, in a tweet issued Thursday morning, wrote that a peaceful transfer of power was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and fundamental to the survival of the republic.
September 24, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Kristi Noem’s Brilliant Social Media Succeeds Again
If there is any doubt as to why some politicos look to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the future of the Republican Party, her social media feed could provide a clue.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 23, 2020