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No Chance Of Tax Hikes On Gaming Companies After Meeting Adjourned Early
After voting against two bills that that would have Wyoming’s gaming companies, two others weren’t heard when a legislative committee adjourned early Tuesday. The committee’s chair, Sen. Tara Nethercott, was visibly frustrated with the lack of movement.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 11, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Move To Throw Out Public Lands Rule
Wyoming’s federal lawmakers are praising the planned repeal of the BLM’s Public Lands Rule, which was announced Wednesday. They say the 2024 rule threatened to shut off hundreds of thousands of acres from natural resources, grazing and recreation.
Sean BarrySeptember 10, 2025
Gillette Cemetery Board Treasurer Sounds Alarm Over Payouts To Nonprofit Groups
The treasurer for the Campbell County Cemetery District board is sounding an alarm over thousands of dollars being paid out to local nonprofit groups. Others on the board say the district is simply being a good neighbor.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 10, 2025
'Horrified' And 'Devastated': Wyoming Condemns Fatal Shooting Of Charlie Kirk
Wyoming’s congressional delegation and state political leaders are "horrified" and "devastated" by the fatal shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday when he was shot and killed.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 10, 2025
New And Improved Teton Pass Commute Connects Two Teton Counties In Two States
Teton Counties in Wyoming and Idaho are connected by Teton Pass, a lifeline between the two communities in two states that depend on each other. Having the pass closed for three weeks last year highlighted the need for more transportation options.
David MadisonSeptember 10, 2025
Hageman Pushes Forest Service Chief To End Clinton-Era Roadless Rule
Wyoming Republican Rep. Hageman told the U.S. Forest Service chief Tuesday that its past time to end the 2001 President Clinton-era roadless rule. She said the agency’s own employees warned at that time it would be a disaster.
David MadisonSeptember 09, 2025
Cheyenne Closer To Ticketing Excessively Loud Crotch Rockets And Cars
The Cheyenne City Council unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance that would allow police to ticket excessively loud crotch rockets and cars. Car clubs and residents, however, say they’re confused about how the new rule would be enforced.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 09, 2025
Wyoming Has A Huge Number Of Dams In ‘Poor’ Condition, Legislators Warned
State officials are warning Wyoming legislators that a huge number of dams in the state are crumbling, rated as being in “poor” condition. Also, there’s more legal pressure from downstream states for Wyoming water.
David MadisonSeptember 08, 2025
Critics Of 25% Property Tax Reduction Grow Louder As Local Governments Cut Back
Across Wyoming, many local governments are growing louder over the steep property tax cuts the Legislature passed earlier this year. They say they're finding it difficult to maintain services but others say the cuts are forcing governments to live within their means.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 06, 2025
Barrasso Voted To Confirm RFK Jr., Now Says He’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Vaccines
Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, a medical doctor, voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services. On Thursday, he clashed with him over vaccines, saying he’s now “deeply concerned” about the top U.S. health official.
Sean BarrySeptember 05, 2025
Grand Teton Can’t Meet Demand If Toilets Won’t Flush, U.S. House Members Told
Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman and the rest of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources met at Grand Teton National Park on Friday. They were told that the park depends on federal money, and that it can’t meet the tourism demand if the toilets won’t flush.
Mark HeinzSeptember 05, 2025
State Of Wyoming's Investment in DraftKings Feeds Debate Over Gambling Stocks
The State of Wyoming owns about $110,833 worth of shares in sports gambling company DraftKings, the state treasurer’s office confirmed on Thursday. Lawmakers had mixed opinions about the state investing in gambling stocks.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2025
Hageman Introduces Bills To Step Up War On Washington, D.C., Crime
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has assumed a leading role in asserting Congress’s authority to fight crime in the nation’s capital and fix mismanagement by the city’s officials. But she is noncommittal on scrapping the city’s government altogether.
Sean BarrySeptember 04, 2025
First F.E. Warren Minutemen III Silo Decommissioned For New Sentinel Missiles
The Air Force has confirmed decommissioning of the first F.E. Warren Air Force Base Minutemen III silo to make way for new Sentinel missiles. It’s a huge milestone for the $141 billion nuclear modernization project, which begins in Wyoming.
Renée JeanSeptember 04, 2025
U.S. House Committee To Meet In Grand Teton About Money For National Parks
With billions of dollars' worth of backlogged repairs at stake, a congressional House committee meets in Grand Teton National Park on Friday. It will debate the future of the Great American Outdoors Act, which expires this month.
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2025
From House Floor, Hageman Argues Against Biden-Era Plans To End Coal Mining
Harriet Hageman argued from the House floor Wednesday against Biden-era BLM resource management plans she said are designed to end coal mining in the Powder River Basin. She called them deliberate efforts to "impose energy poverty on the American people."
David MadisonSeptember 03, 2025
Wyoming, Other States Flagged For 'Gender Ideology' In Sex-Ed Materials
Wyoming is being warned against keeping what the Trump administration calls "gender ideology" in a federally-funded program's sex-ed materials. It's part of being whiplashed from one administration to the next, Gov. Mark Gordon's office said.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2025
‘Sit Down And Shut Up’: State Rep., Bar Nunn Mayor Snap Over Nuclear Facility
State Rep. Bill Allemand says Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer "told me to 'sit down and shut up'" with his criticism of a proposed nuclear facility in the area. The mayor says the debate is a local one, not the state's.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 03, 2025
Colorado Fuming As Trump Says He’s Moving Space Command To Alabama
The U.S. Air Force Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday at a White House news conference. Wyoming’s U.S. senators say it’s “a win for our national security,” while Colorado vows to sue.
Sean BarrySeptember 03, 2025
Cheyenne RVs Can’t Be Parked On City Streets As Controversial Ban Starts
Owners of RVs and other vehicles longer than 25 feet must move them off the streets of Cheyenne to avoid potential fines. That’s because a controversial ban on parking them on city streets starts Saturday.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 02, 2025
State Senator Accuses Gillette City Council Of Making Closed-Door Nuclear Deals
State Sen. Troy McKeown is accusing Gillette city leaders of hiding nuclear deals behind closed doors. "Non-disclosure agreements are appropriate to protect a company's interests, but not at the expense of the public knowing who the city's dealing with," he said.
David MadisonAugust 30, 2025
Former County GOP Chair Chosen To Fill Senate Seat Vacated By Trump Appointee
Taft Love, a former Laramie County GOP chairman, was chosen by Laramie and Platte County commissioners to represent Senate District 6 in the Legislature. It was vacated by Darin Smith, who was picked by Trump as U.S. District Attorney for Wyoming.
Jackson WalkerAugust 30, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Huge Drop In D.C. Crime Since Trump’s Crackdown
Since President Trump sent federal troops and agents into Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7, carjackings are down by a whopping 87%. That and other numbers show Trump’s crackdown on crime is working, Wyoming’s congressional delegation says.
Sean BarryAugust 29, 2025
Wyoming Lawmakers Drafting Legislation To Ban Cloud Seeding For 10 Years
After nearly four hours of passionate testimony, a legislative committee voted Thursday to draft legislation that would halt cloud seeding programs in Wyoming for 10 years, and ban geoengineering.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2025