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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

A long line of people waits for service at the Cheyenne U.S. Post Office annex.

Starting April 1, Wyoming Post Offices May Lose Afternoon Mail Pickup

It's still not clear if afternoon pickup for Wyoming wyoming mail will be impacted under the Delivering for America plan, which starts April 1. It could mean Wyoming post offices will lose it.

Renée JeanMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman has canceled in-person access for two of her upcoming town hall meetings because of “Democrat threats of violence.” She says incidents at recent town halls in Wheatland, Laramie and Rock Springs make safety an issue.

Hageman Cancels In-Person Town Halls Over ‘Democrat Threats Of Violence’

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman has canceled in-person access for two of her upcoming town hall meetings because of “Democrat threats of violence.” She says incidents at recent town halls in Wheatland, Laramie and Rock Springs make safety an issue.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming has some of the strictest voter ID laws in the nation after the recently competed legislative session. That includes being the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship for all elections in the state.

Wyoming Is First State To Require Proof Of Citizenship To Vote In All Elections

Wyoming has some of the strictest voter ID laws in the nation after the recently competed legislative session. That includes being the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship for all elections in the state.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Former House Speaker Albert Sommers lost his bid for the state Senate last year, but was elected chairman of the Sublette County Republican Party this month. County GOP elections followed the trend, electing former legislators to leadership positions.

Former Wyoming Legislators Win Big In County Republican Party Elections

Former House Speaker Albert Sommers was elected chairman of the Sublette County Republican Party this month. County GOP elections around Wyoming followed the trend of putting former legislators into leadership roles.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming state Reps. Cody Wylie, left, and J.T. Larson, both Rock Springs Republicans, are suing over election mailers they claim are deliberately false and misleading.

Legislators Can Keep Suing Freedom Caucus Over Election Flyers, Judge Says

A Sweetwater County District Court ruled Friday that a pair of Rock Springs state legislators can keep suing the Wyoming Freedom Caucus. They claim the group defamed them in election flyers during the 2024 campaign cycle.

Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2025

A Trump family 757 jet remains parked at the Cheyenne Reginal Airport on Monday, March 24, 2025, after spending the weekend parked there. Clearly visible from traffic driving by, a steady stream of people stopped to take photos of the plane, including Kevin Williams, who stood in the bed of his pickup to shoot over the fence.

‘Trump Force One’ Parked At Cheyenne Airport A Magnet For Photos And Selfies

President Donald Trump’s family plane remains parked at the Cheyenne Regional Airport on Monday, and has been a magnet for selfies and photos of the jet. The large 757 landed sometime Saturday, and has been drawing attention since.

Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2025

Jackie Hamilton vacuums the stairs to the Senate Chambers on March 4 during the 2025 Wyoming legislative session.

When The Legislative Mudslinging’s Over, Wyoming’s Capitol Custodians Clean Up

Amid the fast-paced action at the Wyoming Capitol during the legislative session, some workers there often blend into the backdrop without much recognition. When the legislative mudslinging is over, the Capitol custodians clean up.

Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2025

The Flat Creek Apartments have 48 affordable housing units built on public land under an agreement with developers to keep rents at a level local workers can afford.

Trump Administration Calls For More Affordable Homes On Public Land

The Trump administration has called for more affordable homes to be built on public lands. Some builders say using free or low-cost public land would lower the cost of building more homes, and could help ease a longtime crunch for Teton County, Wyoming.

David MadisonMarch 22, 2025

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction was in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 20, 2025, to attend President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education.

Degenfelder Cheers Dismantling of U.S. Dept. Of Education At White House Signing Ceremony

Wyoming education chief Megan Degenfelder, who attended President Trump's executive order signing which dismantles the Dept. of Education, said Thursday's action was a "historic day for education in America, and a win for American students."

Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2025

A group of Democrats gathered Wednesday at the Albany County Courthouse along Grand Avenue in Laramie, Wyoming, on Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump and his policies. The group then walked to the Laramie Plains Civic Center to become part of a raucus crowd for a town hall held by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman.

With Approval Ratings At An All-Time Low, Wyoming Democrats Searching For Direction

With national approval ratings for Democrats at an all-time low, the party is searching for solutions. Wyoming Democrats attending a “Gather For Good” rally opposing Rep. Hageman on Wednesday offered few clear answers as to how their party should move forward.

Leo WolfsonMarch 20, 2025

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