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Wyoming Supreme Court Overturns Denial Of Laramie County Quarry
A planning commission had no authority to deny a companys request to build a controversial gravel mine in southwestern Laramie County, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
February 02, 2021
McConnell Praises Cheney’s Courage In Wake of Impeachment Vote
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, has praised U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her courage in the wake of voting to impeach former President Donald Trump.
February 02, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Drew Target on the Back of American Energy
President Joe Biden's executive orders aimed at slowing climate change have unfairly targeted America's energy sector, U.S. Sen John Barrasso said late last week.
February 01, 2021
Gordon Backs Effort To Eliminate Slush Funds
Consolidating the states various accounts into one main checking and savings account will give Wyoming residents a better idea of how much the state has to spend on the services it provides, according to Gov. Mark Gordon.
January 29, 2021
Central Park Five Member to Speak at UW for MLK Event
One of five youths falsely accused of raping a woman in Central Park in the late 1980s will be the keynote speaker for the University of Wyoming's Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue event.
January 29, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Talks About Uniting Country, But I Haven’t Seen It
Barrasso, in his first television appearance in more than a month, criticized Biden for doing more to divide the country than unite it.
January 29, 2021
CNN Visits Gillette Woman Who Started Liz Cheney Recall Petition
The Gillette woman who started a petition to recall Liz Cheney was visited by CNN on Thursday to discuss the effort.
January 29, 2021
Hundreds Gather for Matt Gaetz’ “Anti-Cheney” Rally at Wyoming Capitol Thursday
Hundreds of people gathered at the state Capitol building on Thursday to hear U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who was in Cheyenne to speak out against his colleague, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
January 28, 2021
Bouchard Campaign Ad Says Cheney “Betrayed” Wyoming
Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, released a new campaign ad this week in which he condemns incumbent U.S. Rep Liz Cheney for her "America last" agenda.
January 28, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds 55-Year-Old Fishing Rights
The rights to fish a neighbors property along the banks of the Little Laramie River remain in effect 55 years after they were granted, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
January 28, 2021
More Than 170 Wyoming Republicans Changed Party Affiliation After Capitol Siege
More than 170 Wyoming Republican voters changed their party affiliation following the U.S. Capitol insurrection earlier this month.
January 27, 2021
Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Sales Tax Hike To Address Budget Issues
As the Biden administration places new restrictions on the oil and as industry, Wyoming lawmakers are discussing tax increases to shore up budget holes.
January 27, 2021
Gordon Upset With Biden Oil, Gas Lease Suspension
Gov Gordon said Biden's moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal land is a "crushing blow to the economies of many Western states, particularly Wyoming."
January 27, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Oppose Trump Impeachment Trial
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis voted down an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump, although a razor-thin majority in the Senate voted to move it forward.
January 26, 2021
Liz Cheney Voted With Trump More Often Than Matt Gaetz Did
Despite Gaetz' criticism, Cheney voted with President Trump more often than he did.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 26, 2021
Florida Rep. Gaetz to Appear in Cheyenne This Week for Anti-Cheney Campaign
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, will appear at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne this week to speak out against his colleague U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, he said Monday.
January 25, 2021
Lincoln County GOP Urges Lummis, Barrasso to Oppose Impeachment Trial
The Lincoln County Republican Party is urging U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso to oppose former President Donald Trump's upcoming impeachment trial.
January 25, 2021
Cheney Censured by Two More County Republican Parties
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has been censured by two more Wyoming Republican parties over the weekend following her decision to vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
January 25, 2021
Liz Cheney: Impeachment Vote About Protecting Constitution, Not About Politics
Rep. Cheney told FOX News that her vote to impeach President Trump following the riots that occurred at the U.S. Capitol was about protecting the Constitution.
January 24, 2021
Fans to Again Be Allowed at UW Athletics Events
After nearly two months, the University of Wyoming is allowing fans back at its athletics events next week.
January 22, 2021
Bouchard Calls Cheney’s Impeachment Vote a “Stab in the Back”
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard said U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's vote to impeach President Trump as a "stab in the back" during a Fox appearance this week.
January 22, 2021
Courts: Inmate Convicted of Kidnap/Sexual Assault Loses Bid For Less-Secure Detention
A man sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of kidnap and sexual assault more than 25 years ago has lost in his attempt to be held in a lower-security facility.
January 22, 2021
Biden Administration Order Halt To New Oil And Gas Drilling On Federal Lands For 60 Days
The economic predictions are devastating, to be blunt, to Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon said when the study was released.
The Center SquareJanuary 22, 2021
Cheney Condemns Biden’s First Executive Orders
Rep. Cheney on Thursday slammed President Biden for executive orders curtailing the use of fossil fuels.
January 21, 2021