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Cheney Questions Disney’s Work With China For “Mulan” Remake
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and a number of other bipartisan legislators are inquiring about the Walt Disney Company's cooperation with the Chinese government during the production of the "Mulan" remake.
September 15, 2020
Study: Wyoming Has 47th Lowest Vaccination Rate In Country
Wyoming was ranked 47th in the entire country for its overall vaccination rates, due to its low rates among both children and adults. Wyoming had the lowest flu vaccination rates among children under 17 in the entire nation.
September 14, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Unknown Medal Of Honor’s Welcome at DIA Proof Americans Still Love America
Hundreds of DIA travelers stopped to welcome a Medal-of-Honor recipient as he deboarded his plane on Saturday. Few, if any of them, knew who he was.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 13, 2020
Jimmy Orr: “A Plane Just Hit the Pentagon!” – A Wyomingite’s Memories From the White House on 9/11
Former White House spokesman Jimmy Orr recalls his September 11 experience in the White House.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 11, 2020
Survey: Gov Gordon’s Social Media Audience Less Stressed About Pandemic Than Audience Of Any Other Governor
Gordons social media audience has the lowest level of concern about the pandemic than the audience of any governor
September 10, 2020
UW Allowing Students To Withdraw, Receive Full Refund Due To Paused Return
After an extension of the University of Wyoming's pause to its phased return plan, the university is now allowing students to withdraw and receive a full refund for this semester's courses.
September 10, 2020
Internationally Recognized Archaeologist George Frison Dies At 95
Noted Wyoming archaeologist George Frison, founder of the University of Wyomings Department of Anthropology, has died at the age of 95.
September 10, 2020
Gordon Keeps Existing Public Health Orders In Place
Gov. Mark Gordon said he and other Wyoming officials wanted to be careful about easing the current public health orders, especially because he doesn't want to have to reverse them quickly after.
September 09, 2020
Wyoming Applies Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds To Internet, Processing Plants
Two programs set up to help Wyoming businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are almost out of money, but the distribution of federal relief funds to help the state is continuing, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
September 09, 2020
Barrasso: Trump’s Leadership Responsible For Economic Recovery
"This is Nancy Pelosi as Cruella de Vil saying no to a paycheck protection for workers and small businesses all around the country," he said. "But at the same time, telling one small business they should open, but only open for her. This is a sign of contempt for the American workers."
September 09, 2020
Gordon Celebrates Louisa Swain, First Woman To Vote In U.S.
Gov. Mark Gordon celebrated women's suffrage on Friday by honoring the first woman to ever cast a ballot in the United States, the late Louisa Swain.
September 07, 2020
Wyoming Highway Patrol Recognizes Wyoming Military Serving Abroad
In recognition of Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D.) Friday, the Wyoming Highway Patrol posted a photograph of members of the Wyoming Air Guard who came together at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia.
September 04, 2020
Cheney Slams Biden, Pelosi For Not Speaking Out Against Defunding The Police
Cheney blasted Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi for not speaking out against the "Defund the Police" movement.
September 04, 2020
Liz Cheney on Nancy Pelosi Hair Salon Scandal: “Hairpocrisy!”
Liz Cheney jumped on Nancy Pelosi's claim that she was 'set-up' by a salon owner.
September 03, 2020
Barrasso: Pelosi ‘Coronavirus Bill’ Sends Money to Illegal Immigrants & ‘Environmental Justice’
John Barrasso said Nancy Pelosi & Chuck Schumer's so-called coronavirus package (which costs $3 trillion) includes direct payments to illegal immigrants and for 'environmental justice'
September 03, 2020
Press Release: Wyo GOP at National Convention
With the country navigating uncharted territory six Wyomingites, elected in May by their peers at the Wyoming Republican Party Convention, flew to Charlotte, North Carolina to represent the Cowboy State at the 2020 Republican National Convention.
September 01, 2020
Dave Walsh To No Longer Call Cowboy Basketball Games
Dave Walsh, the voice of Wyoming Cowboy Basketball for the past 36 years, is stepping down.
September 01, 2020
State of Wyoming Closes On Pilot Hill Deal Near Laramie
An exchange of lands expected to open up recreational opportunities on land east of Laramie has been completed by the state, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday.
August 31, 2020
Budget Cuts Could Reduce Medicaid Providers, Wyoming Health Department Says
Reductions in the amount of state money paid health care providers through Medicaid made as a way to tackle the states budget shortfall could result in providers leaving the program, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
August 31, 2020
Wyoming Sees Highest Primary Voter Turnout Ever For Election Year In 2020
Wyoming had one of its highest-ever voter turnouts for a primary election this year, Secretary of State Ed Buchanan announced Thursday.
August 27, 2020
Reason For Optimism In Wyoming’s Future, Gordon Says
Despite the economic problems that have forced Wyoming to make deep budget cuts to its government agencies, there is reason for optimism, Gov. Gordon said.
August 26, 2020
Gordon: Budget Cuts Will Be Devastating And Just Tip Of The Iceberg
The first round of Wyoming budget cuts have been finalized, totaling more than $250 million, with an additional $80 million in cuts to maintenance of state buildings and those at the University of Wyoming and community colleges.
August 26, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Rejects Convicted Killer Gerald Lee Uden’s Appeal
Wyomings Supreme Court has dismissed the latest appeal of a man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-wife and two adopted sons in Fremont County.
August 25, 2020
Wyoming Gun Owners (WYGO) Slams Losing Candidates After Election
The Wyoming Gun Owners group continues to attack candidates even after the candidates have lost their elections.
August 24, 2020