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Cody Republican Tapped As Next Leader Of Wyoming Freedom Caucus
Cody state Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams has been chosen as the new leader for the Wyoming Freedom Caucus. She’ll lead a group that will have a comfortable majority in the state House next session.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 11, 2024
Wyoming Closely Watching Pivotal U.S. Senate Race In Montana
A pivotal race between Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy in Montana could swing power in the U.S. Senate. That has Wyoming closely watching this high-stakes race.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 10, 2024
Trump Or Kamala? Casper Realtor Ready For People To Move To Canada
A Casper real estate broker is ready for people to move to Canada after the election. He's erected a billboard with photos of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris that says “Moving to CANADA!? We Can Sell Your Home!"
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 10, 2024
Converse County School District To Consider Concealed Carry On School Grounds
Converse County School District 1 could become the latest in the state to allow employees to conceal carry firearms. A vote is scheduled in October to allow district employees to carry firearms concealed on school grounds.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2024
State Treasurer Says Gordon “Blindsided” Him, And He’s Tired Of “Taking His Sh**”
Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier’s frustration with Gov. Mark Gordon boiled over at Saturday’s state GOP Central Committee meeting. He said Gordon “blindsided” him at a Friday meeting and that he’s tired of “taking his sh**.”
Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2024
On Sunday Morning Show, Liz Cheney Says Trump Is “Deranged” And Not Conservative
Appearing on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney doubled down on her criticism of Donald Trump. Cheney, who was beaten badly by Rep. Hageman in the primary election two years ago, said Trump was "deranged" and not conservative.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2024
More People Getting More Hostile With Wyoming County Assessors
County assessors around Wyoming are reporting more people are being more hostile toward them. In Natrona County, the assessor says when she sends people out into the field, she’s concerned “which one is not going to make it back.”
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 09, 2024
Cheneys Don't Get Censured at Wyo GOP Meeting Because They're Not Considered Republicans
Although there was a discussion about censuring Dick and Liz Cheney for their endorsements of Kamala Harris, it was quickly shot down as attendees of a state GOP meeting said they weren't real Republicans anyway, so why bother.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 08, 2024
Wyoming GOP Worries Flawed Voting Machine Tests Could Disqualify Electoral Votes
Some at Saturday’s Wyoming Republican Party Central Committee meeting in Douglas said they’re worried about errors with voting machine tests. They’re concerned those errors could be used to disqualify the states three electoral votes.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 08, 2024
Central Wyoming College Pushes Back On Jeanette Ward’s COVID Claims
Central Wyoming College is pushing back on claims state Rep. Jeanette Ward made about its COVID policies. CWC does not require testing or vaccines for students, but some of the private facilities it works with do.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 07, 2024
Like Father, Like Daughter: Now Dick Cheney Endorses Kamala
Just days after former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney announced her support of Kamala Harris, her father Dick Cheney said he was supporting her too.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 06, 2024
Wyoming Dems Hope To Gain Ground After Freedom Caucus Primary Surge
After a primary election surge by the farther right Wyoming Freedom Caucus, Wyoming Democrats hope to gain legislative seats in November. They’re counting on votes from other Republicans who opposed the Freedom Caucus.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 06, 2024
Hageman Says Hunter Biden Guilty Plea Tip Of The Iceberg Of Corruption
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says Thursday’s surprise guilty plea from Hunter Biden is just the tip of the iceberg of corruption associated with the White House. She said President Biden and Vice President Harris also are suspect.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 06, 2024
Fatal Crashes, Killings And Suicides “Through The Roof” In Natrona County
Fatal crashes, killings and suicides are “through the roof” so far in 2024, the Natrona County Coroner reports. They’re up in northeast Wyoming, too.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 05, 2024
Perennial Candidate Rex Rammell Says He’s Done With Politics, America Doomed
Rock Springs resident Rex Rammell has been a fixture in Wyoming elections since 2016, running for Congress and governor. Now he says he’s done with politics and feels America is doomed.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 05, 2024
Surprise (Or Not) — Liz Cheney Says She’ll Vote For Kamala Harris For President
Longtime Republican and former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney announced Wednesday she’ll vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 05, 2024
Could Wyoming Legislators Get Out Of Tickets Through “Legislative Privilege?”
A Colorado state lawmaker recently got out of a speeding ticket by claiming “legislative privilege.” It’s unclear whether the Wyoming Constitution would allow legislators to claim that in the Cowboy State.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 05, 2024
Trump’s Flip On Abortion Not A Big Issue With Many In Wyoming
Former President Donald Trump’s flip on abortion has made national news. But many pro-life and pro-choice people in Wyoming say it’s not a big issue.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 04, 2024
Montana Dem Group Tries To Buy Support From College Athletes For Sen. Jon Tester
A Montana group offered to pay college athletes to support Democrat Sen. Jon Tester in his reelection campaign. Wyoming’s delegation is slamming the move, with Hariett Hageman calling it an “asinine and embarrassing campaign tactic.”
Leo WolfsonSeptember 04, 2024
Former Wyoming Legislator And Saratoga Legend Teense Willford Dies At 85
Former Wyoming legislator and Saratoga legend Teense Willford, 85, died Tuesday of complications from cancer. He also loved music and was known around the Platte Valley as the “Voice of the Valley.”
Leo WolfsonSeptember 03, 2024
Cheyenne Republicans Protest Registered Sex Offender Running For College Board
A Cheyenne registered sex offender did time for soliciting sex from a 14-year-old boy. Now he’s running to be a Laramie County Community College trustee, and the local Republican Party isn’t happy about it.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 03, 2024
Proposed Health Care Commission Nixed Over Fears Gordon Would Meddle With It
The Wyoming Joint Health, Labor and Social Services Committee rejected creating a state health care commission Friday. Legislators said they feared Gov. Mark Gordon would overstep his authority with it.
Leo WolfsonAugust 31, 2024
Kamala Harris Interview With CNN Exposes Flip-Flop On Fracking
Kamala Harris did a 180-degree flip on fracking in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Thursday. Political watchdogs told Cowboy State Daily her new position on fracking is politics, not policy.
Pat MaioAugust 30, 2024
Primary Loser Sues Chuck Gray To Get On General Election Ballot
Cheyenne resident Matt Malcom is suing Chuck Gray for upholding Wyoming’s “sore loser” law. Malcom lost in last week’s Republican primary and wants to be on the general election ballot. Problem is, that’s against the law.
Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2024