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What Will The Wyoming House Look Like With A Freedom Caucus Majority?
After an aggressive primary election season promising drastic change, the Freedom Caucus will have a House majority. Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, new chairman of the caucus, said pushing back against Gov. Mark Gordon’s policies will be the top priority.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 23, 2024
New Teton Pass Won’t Be Done In November, Pushed Out To Next Summer
A permanent fix and rebuild of a section of Teton Pass that fell off the mountain in June won’t be done by November as hoped. WYDOT is now pushing it out until next summer.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 23, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard Urges Wyoming To Throw Political Labels Aside And Vote For Trump
Former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, now a leading member of former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, spoke in Cheyenne on Friday night. She urged voters to not dismiss the importance of their role in the upcoming election.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 21, 2024
Wyoming Sheriff Bursts Out Laughing At "Venezuela Ahead" Billboard At Colorado Border
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak told Cowboy State Daily he burst out laughing when he saw the "Venezuela Ahead" billboard at the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Gordon Issues Order To Stop Voting By Non-Citizens, Chuck Gray Says It’s Not Enough
Gov. Mark Gordon issued an executive order Thursday reiterating that non-U.S. citizens can’t vote in Wyoming elections. Secretary of State Chuck Gray has been pushing for election security reforms, and says Gordon’s order isn’t enough.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Proposed Laws Could Allow Immediate Removal Of Squatters In Wyoming
Legislators advanced proposed laws Thursday that would tighten up Wyoming’s squatting laws. They include allowing law enforcement to immediately remove squatters from a property.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Chuck Gray Says As A Gun-Free Zone, Wyoming Capitol A “Soft Target”
As a gun-free zone, the Wyoming Capitol and adjacent government buildings are “soft targets,” Secretary of State Chuck Gray said Thursday. He testified for a legislative committee in favor of repealing Wyoming’s gun-free zones.
Mark HeinzSeptember 20, 2024
Law Enforcement Physically Removes Woman From Board Of Pharmacy Meeting
At a highly contentious meeting on Wednesday, law enforcement had to physically remove a yelling woman from a Wyoming Board of Pharmacy meeting. On Thursday, the board met in a private meeting room because they felt threatened.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2024
Movie Review: “Am I Racist?” Attacks American Groupthink — Plus It's Hilarious
Clair McFarland writes, "Matt Walsh's new movie “Am I Racist?” claims to be a discussion of racism in the United States. In reality it wages an even broader attack on American groupthink, mainstream media’s gullible streak, and Western culture’s newfound love of victim status."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2024
Lummis Co-Authors Book On Why People Should Vote For Trump
Cynthia Lummis and nine other U.S. senators released a book Wednesday detailing why former President Donald Trump should be elected. Each wrote a chapter detailing why Republicans must control the White House and U.S. Senate.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2024
Larry Hicks Wants To Be Next Wyoming Senate President, Restore Order
Wyoming state Sen. Larry Hicks of Baggs, Wyoming, announced Tuesday he’s running to be the next president of the state Senate. If elected, Hicks said restoring order to the chamber is one of his main goals.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2024
Gordon “Sick And Tired” Of Criticism For Harvard Visit, Carbon Negative Comments
Nearly a year after making comments at Harvard University that Wyoming should go carbon negative, Gov. Mark Gordon says he's "sick and tired" of taking criticism for it.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 18, 2024
Natrona Commissioners Kill Controversial Gravel Pit, Get Standing Ovation
After months of emotional debate, Natrona County Commissioners on Tuesday night killed a controversial plan for a gravel pit near the base of Casper Mountain. Denial of a permit for the operation drew a standing ovation.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 18, 2024
Lander Political Sign Thief Targets Republicans And Democrats
An apparent political sign thief in Lander, Wyoming, has gone bipartisan, plucking yard signs for Republicans and Democrats. A pile of signs was recovered by local police, who reported Tuesday only that the issue “has been taken care of.”
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024
Montana U.S. Senate Race: Tester, Sheehy Have Raised $57 Million, And They're Spending It
Montana incumbent Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy have raised $57 million so far in the most pivotal senate race in the country. It's the third most expensive race in the nation.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2024
Renaming Northwest College For Yellowstone A Marketing ‘Gold Mine,’ But Locals Not Sure
From a marketing standpoint, renaming Northwest College Yellowstone College could be a marketing “gold mine.” But locals aren’t sold on changing a name that’s been part of the community for decades.
Andrew RossiSeptember 16, 2024
Building Next To State Capitol Evacuated Because Of Letter With White Powder
The Herschler building next to the Wyoming Capitol was evacuated Monday after a letter containing a white powder was found in the Secretary of State’s Office. Similar threats were made to the secretaries of state of Iowa and Nebraska.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 16, 2024
Barrasso, Lummis “Deeply Disturbed” By Second Assassination Attempt On Trump
Wyoming U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis expressed relief that former President Donald Trump is safe after a second assassination attempt Sunday. They’re also “deeply disturbed” by this second attempt on Trump’s life.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 16, 2024
Truckers Worried About Hole In Bridge On I-80 In Cheyenne; WYDOT Says It's OK
Truckers expressed worry Monday about a hole that opened up on a bridge on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne. Although WYDOT was able to patch it up, they’re still worried about it. Transportation officials say the bridge is structurally sound.
Leo Wolfson & Greg JohnsonSeptember 16, 2024
Montana U.S. Senate Race: At Pisser’s Palace In Walkerville, No Politics Allowed
Pisser’s Palace in the historic mining town of Walkerville, Montana, is about as dive bar as it gets. Named after its original owner -- who was named "Pisser" -- the establishment only really has one rule, no talking about politics.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2024
Montana U.S. Senate Race: In Tester’s Hometown, They Don’t Care He’s A Democrat
In and around U.S. Sen. Jon Tester’s hometown of Big Sandy, Montana, opinions are mixed on the incumbent, but most don’t care he’s a Democrat in a red state. His race could tip the scales for control of the Senate.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 13, 2024
Montana U.S. Senate Race: Tribal Leaders Slam Tim Sheehy For Drunk Comments
Montana tribal leaders slammed Republican Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy on Thursday. They were responded to disparaging remaks Sheehy made about Native Americans being drunk in the morning.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 12, 2024
“Wannabe Cowboy” Or TV Farmer? Gloves Are Off In Pivotal Montana Senate Race
Running as a Democrat in the solidly red state of Montana, Tester has tried to distance himself from Biden and Harris, refraining from endorsing either candidate for president this fall and billing himself as a moderate Democrat who has strayed from the president on issues.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 12, 2024
Controversial Casper Mountain Gravel Pit Gets Another Win As Locals Protest
A controversial gravel pit planned for state-owned land near the base of Casper Mountain got another win Tuesday night. Natrona County planners shot down an effort to kill the project’s county permit.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 11, 2024