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Canvassing Board Certifies Wyoming Election Despite Weston County Miscount
A miscount in Weston County during last week’s general election had the Wyoming Canvassing Board considering Wednesday to not certify the election. The results were certified despite the controversy.
Leo WolfsonNovember 13, 2024
Jackson's New Swinging Bridge Open 9 Months Early, Still Doesn’t Really Swing
A new replacement of the historic Swinging Bridge crossing the Snake River south of Jackson, Wyoming, is finished nine months early. And like the original, the bridge doesn’t actually swing.
Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024
Eggs Harder To Come By In Colorado, Some Blame New Cage-Free Law
Many Coloradans have noticed an egg shortage, and some are blaming a new state law requiring big egg producers to go cage-free by Jan. 1.
Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2024
Powell Man Who Sent Vulgar Email To State Legislator Elected To City Council
Troy Bray became a political pariah around Wyoming in 2021 when he sent a vulgar email to a state legislator urging her to kill herself. Last week, he was elected to Powell City Council.
Leo WolfsonNovember 13, 2024
Who’s Going To Lead The Wyoming Legislature? Lawmakers Lobby For Support
A clearer vision of what the leadership for the upcoming 68th Wyoming Legislature will look like is starting to emerge as legislators lobby for support. It’s also possible Democrats will be held off a few critical committees.
Leo WolfsonNovember 12, 2024
Trump Picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem To Head Homeland Security
President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to run the Department of Homeland Security, according to multiple reports Tuesday. She’ll be tasked with securing the southern border.
David MadisonNovember 12, 2024
UW Eyes Change Of Campus Gun Policy To Allow Concealed Carry
The University of Wyoming might change its policy regarding carrying guns on campus. Now, it's essentially banned, but allowing concealed carry may be in a draft rule expected to be announced Wednesday.
Mark HeinzNovember 12, 2024
Lummis Uncommitted For Senate Majority Leader, Calls Report She's Backing Thune "Fake News"
With the U.S. Senate leadership elections coming up Wednesday, Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis says she’s uncommitted on who she’ll support for majority leader. She says a report that she's backing John Thune is "fake news."
Leo WolfsonNovember 12, 2024
Critics And Supporters Both Think Trump Can Achieve Bold Trans Policies
In a video that went viral over the weekend, President-Elect Donald Trump vowed to cut federal funding for all transgender-related treatments, and ban those treatments for children. Supporters and detractors of the plan both think Trump can pull it off.
Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2024
Records Show UW Volleyball Players Split On Playing Team With Trans Player
Records of University of Wyoming communications show the women’s volleyball team was split on playing a team with a transgender player. Even so, UW leaders say they made the call to cancel games against San Jose State University.
Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2024
Weston County Election Miscount Has Locals, and Chuck Gray, Irate
Weston County officials are investigating how more than 1,100 votes were not counted in a state House race on Election Day. When Chuck Gray noticed the error, he called the Weston County sheriff and asked him to locate the county clerk, which he did at home.
Leo WolfsonNovember 11, 2024
Barrasso: Trump Is Comeback King, Get Ready For Deportations And Tax Cuts
Appearing on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Sen. John Barrasso said President-elect Donald Trump has received an overwhelming mandate and with this mandate will come mass deportations and tax cuts.
Jimmy OrrNovember 11, 2024
Worland’s Grant Ujifusa, Who Changed Reagan’s Mind And Was Knighted By Japan, Dies
Grant Ujifusa helped persuade President Ronald Reagan to support reparations for Japanese Americans interned at camps like Heart Mountain during World War II. Ujifusa, who grew up in Wyoming, has died and will be buried in Worland. He was 82.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2024
University Volleyball Team With Trans Player Headed To Playoffs
The San Jose State University women’s volleyball team is headed to the Mountain West Conference playoffs, the conference announced Saturday. Multiple teams in the Mountain West, including Wyoming, have refused to play the team citing safety and unfairness concerns.
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2024
UW Forfeits Second Volleyball Match Against Team With Transgender Player
The University of Wyoming athletics department announced Friday it would forfeit its upcoming women's volleyball match against San Jose State University. The California team features a formidable outside hitter whom court documents and fellow players say is transgender.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2024
NYTimes Reports Lummis Being Considered To Be Next Secretary Of Interior
Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis is being considered to be the next head of the U.S. Department of the Interior in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, The New York Times reported Friday.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2024
Bozeman, Montana, Voters Make History With Vote To Ban Plastic Bags
Bozeman, Montana, became the first city in the U.S. to vote to ban single-use plastic bags by a citizens' ballot initiative this week. Like a similar ordinance struck down in Cheyenne last year, the ban could still face stiff opposition.
David MadisonNovember 08, 2024
Bill To Ban People From Suing Wyoming Cops For “Negligent Investigations” Advances
The Joint Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would ban people from suing cops for their “negligent investigations.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2024
Bill Advances To Make Getting Rid Of Squatters In Wyoming Easier
Legislators advanced a bill Thursday to make getting rid of squatters in Wyoming easier. Among other things, it gives local law enforcement more authority to remove squatters for property owners.
Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2024
Public Will Get Instant Vote Tallies Starting Next Wyoming Legislative Session
The Wyoming’s Legislature’s Management Council unanimously passed a proposal Thursday that will give the public an electronic scorecard of how legislators vote in real time starting in the 2025 session.
Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2024
Unlike Other Universities, UW Not Offering Therapy After Trump Win
Many major universities are offering “election care” services like dog-petting and Lego-building to help students emotionally deal with the election after Trump's win. But not the University of Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2024
On 3-2 Vote, Wyoming Officials OK $100M Kelly Parcel Sale To Grand Teton Park
On a 3-2 vote, the State Board of Land Commissioners approved a conditional $100 million sale of the controversial Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park. The money may be used to buy mineral-rich federal land in the Powder River Basin.
Leo WolfsonNovember 07, 2024
Wyoming Swings Farther To The Political Right In Presidential Election
As a whole, Wyoming showed more support for former President Donald Trump than it did in 2020. In a few Wyoming precincts, support for Trump was nearly unanimous.
Leo WolfsonNovember 07, 2024
GOP Transplants Push Sheehy Past Incumbent Jon Tester In Montana Senate Race
Republican transplants moving into Montana gave GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy a win over incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, who was seeking a fourth term. The race was called Wednesday.
David MadisonNovember 07, 2024