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State Sen. Troy McKeown, R-Gillette, believes Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to cap grocery store prices to fight price gouging is misguided.

Gillette Grocer And Legislator Says Kamala Misses Target On Price Gouging

Troy McKeown is a state legislator and owner of a pair of small, independent grocery stores in northeast Wyoming. He says Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to fight price gouging by grocery stores misses the target.

Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2024

Evanston Mayor Kent Williams, sitting right, blasted the Uinta County Herald for its front-page coverage of a city staffer leaving a vulgar voicemail for a local resident.

Evanston Mayor Slams Local Paper For Reporting On Staffer’s Vulgar Voicemail

Evanston Mayor Kent Williams has blasted the local newspaper for reporting on a city staffer leaving a vulgar voicemail for a resident. It’s caused a rift on the city council, with four members issuing a letter of “no confidence” in the mayor.

Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2024

At Wednesday's meeting of the State Canvassing Board, Secretary of State Chuck Gray says Wyoming's elections still aren't secure enough despite no major issues being reported during last week's primary election.

Despite Few Issues With Primary, Chuck Gray Says Elections Not Secure Enough

There were very few issues reported with last week’s primary, but Chuck Gray said on Wednesday that Wyoming elections still aren’t secure enough. He and the rest of the State Canvassing Board also unanimously certified the primary results.

Leo WolfsonAugust 28, 2024

Republican candidate for Wyoming's U.S. Senate nomination, speaks during the 2024 Wyoming Republican Party convention in Cheyenne.

Reid Rasner Said His Polls Showed He Was In A Dead Heat With Barrasso, But He Lost Huge

GOP Senate candidate Reid Rasner spent the last few weeks before the primary election claiming his poll numbers had him in a dead heat with Barrasso. But he lost in a landslide. Can any internal polls be trusted?

Leo WolfsonAugust 27, 2024

Rocky Case and the Wyoming Secretary of State's Office in Cheyenne.

Chuck Gray Skeptical Independent Candidate Got 68 Signatures In 10 Minutes

Secretary of State Chuck Gray may reject an Independent candidate’s last-minute bid for the Wyoming House. Rocky Case on Monday got his campaign OK’d by Gray’s office, then turned in his signatures 10 minutes later.

Leo WolfsonAugust 27, 2024

A U.S. Border Patrol agent documents a group of illegal immigrants who crossed into the United States near Yuma, Arizona, in the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2024.

Wyoming Fights Biden Program For Immigrants To Become Citizens Through Marriage

Wyoming is suing over a new Biden administration program that could give American citizenship to illegal immigrants who marry U.S. citizens.

Leo WolfsonAugust 26, 2024

House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman, R-Hulett.

Chip Neiman To Run For House Speaker On Heels Of Huge Election For Freedom Caucus

On the heels of a huge Republican primary for the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, House Majority Leader Chip Neiman says he’ll run for House Speaker.

Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2024

Joe Barbuto and representatives of Wyoming's Democratic Party at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

At DNC, Wyoming Dems Represent A State That Stands For A Lot Of What Their Party Opposes

At the DNC this week, Wyoming Democrats have to balance some political realities. That includes representing a state that supports a lot of what their party opposes, like continued reliance on fossil fuels.

Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2024

Wyoming 17 Democratic delegates cheer on Tuesday night as they are announced at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

DNC Snubs Wyoming Delegation’s Song, Plays Black Eyed Peas Instead

When Wyoming cast its votes during the roll call at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, a song by the Black Eyed Peas blasted out. Turns out, the delegation was just as surprised to hear “I Gotta Feeling” as everyone else.

Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2024

Tony Niemiec and Marlene Bray 8 22 24

After Primary Loss, Green River Incumbent Bashes Opponent As “One-Term Failure”

State Rep. Tony Niemiec, R-Green River, was less than conciliatory after losing his primary Republican reelection bid Tuesday night. He bashed opponent Marlene Brady as weak and predicted she’ll “be a one-term failure.”

Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2024

Voters at the Storey Gym in Cheyenne on primary day, Aug. 20, 2024.

Mudslinging Was A Theme Of The Wyoming Primary, And It Seems To Have Paid Off

Negative and vicious campaigning was a theme leading up to Tuesday’s Wyoming primary. But the results show mudslinging has seemed to pay off with success at the ballot box.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

In the early afternoon in Laramie, turnout was pretty low at Laramie High School. But turnout at this polling place usually hits its peak after people get off work.

Low Turnout Could Be Why All The Close Wyoming Primary Races And Upsets

One of the major takeaways from Tuesday’s Wyoming primary election is the number of close races and upsets. One reason for that could be low voter turnout.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

Voting at Lusk North and Lusk South precincts Tuesday for the 2024 Niborara County Primary. In the county's highlight race, JD Williams won in a primary rematch with Allen Slagle.

JD Williams Scores Rematch Victory Over Allen Slagle In House District 2 Seat

After losing by 12 votes to Allen Slagle in the 2022 Republican primary, former House member JD Williams won Tuesday’s rematch. This time it wasn’t as close.

Renée JeanAugust 21, 2024

Voters at the Storey Gym in Cheyenne on primary day, Aug. 20, 2024.

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Has Huge Republican Primary, Could Gain 11 Seats

Tuesday’s Wyoming Republican Party was huge for the Freedom Caucus. Should candidates that align with the group win out in November, it could gain 11 seats in the Wyoming House.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

Nan Gilbert, a Laramie County election judge, waits for voters to arrive at the David R. Romero Park polling center. She's been an election judge for 20 years in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Primary Roundup: Other Contested Races

Cowboy State Daily published stories about 18 of the most important contested races in Tuesday’s Wyoming primary. There were no contested Democratic races, making the primary all about the Republicans.

August 21, 2024

Charlie Scott won another primary on Tuesday, setting up for a 14th term in the Wyoming Legislature if he wins in November. Without a Democratic opponent, that seems likely.

Charlie Scott Beats Rob Hendry In Bid For 14th Term In Legislature

Charlie Scott, R-Casper, easily beat former Natrona County Commissioner Robert Hendry in Tuesday’s Republican primary. If he wins in November, it’ll be his 14th term in the Wyoming Legislature.

Renée JeanAugust 21, 2024

Jayme Lien upset incumbent Tom Walters in Tuesday's primary.

Jayme Lien Stuns Incumbent Tom Walters in District 38 GOP Primary Upset

Challenger Jayme Lien stunned incumbent Tom Walters in the District 38 Wyoming House primary race Tuesday, denying him a seventh term.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 21, 2024

Scott Smith won his Republican primary on Tuesday. In the background, poll workers bring ballots in to the Niobrara County Courthouse Tuesday night after the polls close.

Goshen County GOP Gives Incumbent Smith Strong Support For House District 5

Incumbent Rep. Scott Smith won a second term representing House District 5 in Tuesday’s Republican primary. A member of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, Smith beat out Jackie Van Mark.

Renée JeanAugust 21, 2024

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