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Former Wyoming First lady Sherri Geringer, wife of former Gov. Jim Geringer, died Saturday after battling an extended illness. One longtime friend says she’ll be remembered for her “quiet, classy approach to her work as first lady.”

Former Wyoming First Lady Sherri Geringer Dies, Remembered As ‘Quiet, Classy’

Former Wyoming first lady Sherri Geringer, wife of former Gov. Jim Geringer, died Saturday after battling an extended illness. One longtime friend says she’ll be remembered for her “quiet, classy approach to her work as first lady.”

Leo WolfsonApril 07, 2025

Rural populations in Wyoming are shrinking, recent Census data shows. Local officials and businesses in rural counties say fewer people makes it harder to thrive.

With Wyoming Already The Least Populated State, Rural Counties In Decline

Rural populations in Wyoming are shrinking in more than half of the state's counties, recent Census data shows. Local officials and businesses in rural counties say fewer people makes it harder to thrive.

Zakary SonntagApril 07, 2025

Wyoming Republican U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis, left, and John Barrasso.

U.S. Senate Moves Fast On Bill Backed By Barrasso, Lummis To Cut Judges’ Power

As court orders halting some Trump administration moves pile up, a new bill against nationwide injunctions is advancing quickly in the U.S. Senate. It’s cosponsored by Wyoming Republicans John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis.

Sean BarryApril 07, 2025

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel, left, and former UW College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Dean Cameron Wright.

UW President Faces Backlash Over Effort To Fund Partner's School, Dean’s Ousting

UW President Ed Seidel is facing backlash after the demotion of a popular dean of engineering. Detractors say the president backed a failed effort to send engineering money to a UW school his partner runs, and the demotion of the dean who stood in the way.

Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2025

Secretary of State Chuck Gray, left, and Gov. Mark Gordon sparred over two wind farms planned for eastern Wyoming during a State Board of Land Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April; 3, 2025.

Chuck Gray, Gov. Gordon Squabble Over Approval Of Wind Farms

Tempers flared again Thursday between Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray. This time they squabbled over two wind farm projects that will lease state land in Niobrara and Converse counties if given final approval.

Leo WolfsonApril 04, 2025

Records show that Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill hasn’t filed charges on any of the 16 cases referred to her office by Secretary of State Chuck Gray in 2024. She says her office is still investigating half of them.

Wyoming Attorney General Hasn’t Prosecuted 16 Complaints Referred By Chuck Gray

Records show that Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill hasn’t filed charges on any of the 16 election complaints referred to her office by Secretary of State Chuck Gray in 2024. She says her office is still investigating half of them.

Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2025

U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, both R-Wyoming.

Barrasso, Lummis On Short End Of ‘Meaningless’ Canada Tariffs Vote

Four Senate Republicans broke ranks, voting with Democrats late Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on most Canada goods. But Sen. John Barrasso said the vote is "meaningless" because the measure won't get through the House.

Sean BarryApril 03, 2025

Two applicants to be the next Fremnt County attorney are Fremont County Acting Attorney Micah Wyatt, 47, of Lander, right, and private attorney Jason Gay, 47, of Green River.

GOP Scrambles To Find Top Prosecutor For One Of Wyoming's Roughest Counties

Fremont County GOP leaders are scrambling to nominate three candidates to replace longtime County Attorney Patrick LeBrun in one of Wyoming's roughest counties. So far, two have applied to replace LeBrun, who left Monday.

Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming

Hageman Tried To Block GOP Rebellion That Shut Down House Floor

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman says she tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to prevent a GOP floor rebellion that led to votes being canceled for the rest of the week in the House.

Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

With the repeal of Wyoming’s gun-free zones, concealed carrying of firearms will be allowed in University of Wyoming buildings starting July 1. It’s already to legal to carry outside on campus grounds.

UW To End Gun-Free Zones July 1 And Allow Concealed Guns Inside Buildings

With the repeal of Wyoming’s gun-free zones, concealed carrying of firearms will be allowed in University of Wyoming buildings starting July 1. It’s already legal to carry outside on campus grounds.

Mark HeinzApril 02, 2025

The way some Wyoming county Republican parties have been conducting their elections this spring is causing some to feud with the state party. In one case, the conflict may have impacted results.

County Republicans Feuding With State GOP Over Local Party Elections

The way some Wyoming county Republican parties have been conducting their elections this spring is causing some to feud with the state party. In one case, the conflict may have impacted results.

Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

The city of Rock Springs has contracted with the Wyoming-based Goat-Green LLC company to bring in 300 goats. The goats are gobbling their way through brush and grass that’s clogging up drainages near the city center.

Rock Springs Hires Goat Army To Munch Its Way Through Clogged Canals

Rock Springs has weeds, brush and grass clogging vital drainage canals through the heart of town. An army of 300 goats has been let loose to gobble their way through.

Mark HeinzApril 01, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, asks questions about federal judges and overreach during a joint subcommittee meeting of the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Barrasso, Hageman Take Aim At Nationwide Injunctions Against Trump

Republicans in Congress, including Wyoming’s John Barrasso and Harriet Hageman, are considering legislation to rein in the power of federal district court judges. Some are mulling impeachment of judges, as well.

Sean BarryApril 01, 2025

The family and close friends of former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson gave him a final goodbye in Cody on Monday, sharing laughs, tears and hugs. His brother and lifelong best friend Pete got a standing ovation for his tribute.

Tears, Laughter As Family And Friends Give Final Goodbye To Al Simpson

The family and close friends of former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson gave him a final goodbye in Cody on Monday, sharing laughs, tears and hugs. His brother and lifelong best friend Pete got a standing ovation for his tribute.

Leo WolfsonMarch 31, 2025

A series of combative town halls last week prompted Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman to cancel future in-person events. After threats in Laramie and Wheatland last week, there were no fireworks during her Friday phone-in town hall March 28, 2025.

After Threats Last Week, No Fireworks During Hageman Phone-In Town Hall

A series of combative town halls last week prompted Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman to cancel near-future in-person events. After threats in Laramie and Wheatland last week, there were no fireworks during her Friday phone-in town hall.

Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2025

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis is a backing a bill to lift 90-year-old restrictions on short-barreled rifles and shotguns. A Wyoming firearms law expert agrees, calling the restrictions “silly.”

Lummis Wants End To ‘Silly’ Restrictions On Short-Barreled Rifles, Shotguns

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis is a backing a bill to lift 90-year-old restrictions on short-barreled rifles and shotguns. A Wyoming firearms law expert agrees, calling the restrictions “silly.”

Mark HeinzMarch 28, 2025

More than 100 Wyoming attorneys and judges, including a former governor and two former attorneys general, have sent a letter to the Wyoming congressional delegation. They demand Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman denounce recent attacks on judges.

More Than 100 Wyoming Attorneys And Judges Demand Delegation Protect Judges

More than 100 Wyoming attorneys and judges, including a former governor and two former attorneys general, have sent a letter to the Wyoming congressional delegation. They demand Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman denounce recent attacks on judges.

Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration eliminated $12 billion in federal COVID-era health grants Wednesday. Wyoming’s cut of that is $40 million, almost all for the state’s Public Health Division. The Wyoming Department of Health's administration offices are in the Hathaway Building across from the Capitol in Cheyenne.

Trump Cuts $40 Million In Wyoming COVID-Era Health Grants

President Donald Trump’s administration eliminated $12 billion in federal COVID-era health grants Wednesday. Wyoming’s cut of that is $40 million, almost all for the state’s Public Health Division.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

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Trump Bans Northern Arapaho Tribe's Law Firm From Federal Contracts

The White House this week ordered federal agencies to stop working with a law firm that has earned $500,000 lobbying for the Northern Arapaho Tribe. An attorney at the firm worked on special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation in 2016.

Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2025

In a March 26, 2025, Truth Social post, President Donald Trump endorses Wyoming Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummiss for reelection.

Trump Endorses Cynthia Lummis For Reelection To Senate

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday night, praising Wyoming Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis. He also gave her an official endorsement for reelection in 2026.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen Al Simpson’s body was brought into the Wyoming Capitol on Thursday to lie in state for two days. Best friend to President George H.W. Bush and decades-long legislator, Simpson’s March 14 death was international news.

Al Simpson Makes Final Trip To Wyoming Capitol, Lies In State

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen Al Simpson’s casket was brought into the Wyoming Capitol on Thursday to lie in state for two days. Best friend to President George H.W. Bush and decades-long legislator, Simpson’s March 14 death was international news.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

In an exhange with reporters shared by CNN reporter Haley Talbot on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming, says U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should not resign over a security breach that allowed a reporter in a classified chat exchange.

Lummis Says Hegseth Shouldn’t Resign After Reporter Allowed In On Attack Plans

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when speaking with reporters Wednesday about a security breach that allowed a reporter into a chat outlining sensitive attack plans. She said he shouldn’t be forced to resign.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

Brian Nesvik testifies during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on March 26, 2025, for his appointment as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Gordon, Delegation Champion Brian Nesvik To Lead U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon joined the state’s congressional delegation Wednesday in endorsing Wyoming native Brian Nesvik as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was also opposed by the Sierra Club at his confirmation hearing.

Sean BarryMarch 26, 2025

Wyoming Republican U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, and U.S Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Delegation: ‘No Truth’ To Report Rock Springs Social Security Office On Cut List

Democrats say Social Security is under siege, but Wyoming’s congressional delegation says that’s not true. They also say there’s “no truth whatsoever” to reports the Rock Springs field office is on a cut list.

Sean BarryMarch 25, 2025

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