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Gordon Signs Emergency Rule To Allow Propane Deliveries
Gov. Mark Gordon signed an executive order which suspends regulations on driving hours for drivers who are delivering propane.
February 18, 2021
Wyoming Department of Transportation: Stop Hitting the Snowplows
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be aware of snowplows after seeing 10 collisions involving the plows over a five-day period.
February 18, 2021
Barrasso Wants Republicans to Come Together to Take On Biden
Barrasso said the Biden administration is "killing millions of jobs and spending trillions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars that we can't afford to spend."
February 18, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Justices Reject Latest Appeal From Man Who Killed Toddler
Justices on Friday issued a memo rejecting the latest appeal of Jesse James Hartley in his felony murder and child abuse convictions stemming from the death of 2-year-old Brandon Green.
February 18, 2021
Gordon Says Polar Vortex is Example Why U.S. Needs to Produce More Natural Gas
Gordon said the recent polar vortex is a "prime example that we need to be exploring and producing more gas for existing drilling permits..."
February 18, 2021
Rep. Albert Sommers: Don’t Blame Education For Reductions to General Funded State Agencies
Rep. Albert Sommers writes: "Wyoming does have a shortfall in education funding, we are eroding our savings and we need to solve this challenge before our savings are gone."
February 17, 2021
Gordon on Biden’s Energy Lockdown: “It’s a Bipartisan Devastation”
Gov. Mark Gordon continued to voice his criticisms about President Joe Biden's moratorium on natural gas and oil leases on federal lands this week, noting he is working with other western governors regarding the situation.
February 17, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Punch, Choke Hold Not Excessive Force In Man’s Arrest
A Cheyenne police officer did not use excessive force when he punched and used a choke hold on a man who was trying to take his pistol, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
February 17, 2021
Power Outages: Cheney Says Fossil Fuels Only Reliable And Affordable Source of Electricity
U.S. Rep Liz Cheney said the massive power outages in the U.S. show that fossil fuels are the only reliable and affordable source of electricity.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 16, 2021
Barrasso Slams Biden’s Proposed Gun Reform
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso slammed President Joe Biden's call for "commonsense" gun reforms on social media Tuesday, calling the Democrat's ideas an assault on Second Amendment rights.
February 16, 2021
Laramie County GOP to Discuss Cheney Censure on Tuesday
The Laramie County Republican Party could soon join the ranks of other Republican organizations across Wyoming that have censured U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
February 16, 2021
Gillette Hospital Accidentally Breaches Personal Info of 900 Patients
A Gillette hospital accidentally breached the personal health information of 900 patients earlier this month with an email attachment.
February 16, 2021
Barrasso, Lummis Vote No On Trump Impeachment
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis on Saturday voted against impeachment of former President Donald Trump.
February 13, 2021
Barrasso: Democrats Aren’t Focusing on Real Issues
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso believes the congressional Democrats aren't focusing on the real issues the nation is facing by focusing all of their intention on impeaching former President Donald Trump.
February 12, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Woman’s Conviction In 2018 Death Overturned
The conviction of a woman accused of being an accessory in a mans 2018 death in a Sundance convenience store was overturned Friday by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
February 12, 2021
Gordon Continues Mask Mandate, Relaxes Capacity Limits For Indoor/Outdoor Gatherings
Gov. Mark Gordon relaxed many of Wyoming's coronavirus-related health orders, but extended the statewide mask mandate until at least Feb. 28.
February 11, 2021
Carbon County GOP Chairman on Cheney Censure: “The People Are Saying Something”
The Carbon County Republican Party chairman thinks U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's vote to impeach former President Donald Trump will have long-lasting implications, including the possibility of losing her seat in Congress.
February 11, 2021
Gen Z’ers and Millennials Believe Punctuation is Hostile
Campbell County students explain why using punctuation can come across as hostile.
February 10, 2021
UW Researchers Find Major Impacts Due to Political Division
The polarization between the two major political parties has far-reaching impacts on American life, University of Wyoming researchers have found.
February 10, 2021
Gordon Issues Order to Help With Rental Assistance
On Wednesday, Gov. Mark Gordon issued an executive order to allow the Wyoming Department of Family Service to help with emergency rental assistance.
February 10, 2021
Cheney, House GOP Warn Biden of Potential “Border War” With Immigrants
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and 51 other House Republicans warned President Joe Biden of a potential border war regarding illegal migrants entering the United States.
February 10, 2021
Barrasso: Impeachment of Trump Will Do Nothing
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso made his feelings about the Senate impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump clear following his vote to end the process on Tuesday.
February 10, 2021
Lummis Invites Elon Musk to Relocate to Wyoming
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis extended an invitation to come to "business-friendly" Wyoming to billionaire Elon Musk this week.
February 09, 2021
Gordon Signs Energy, Agriculture Bills
Governor Mark Gordon on Monday signed the first two bills of the eight-day virtual legislative session.
February 09, 2021