Government & Politics

Barrasso Vows To Fast-Track Judicial Appointments Before Democrats Take Control

After being re-elected GOP whip on Tuesday, Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans will not waste any time before Democrats take control of Congress vowing to fast-track judicial appointments to confirmation. "We will leave no vacancy behind," he said.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

Yin Files New Election Complaint Against Bextel, Noting Corporations Donated To Her

Democratic lawmaker Mike Yin filed a new election finance complaint against former gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Bextel, noting that she listed corporations as donors, in violation of Wyoming law. Reports say a ranch and LLC both gave her money.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

After taking fifth in the Wyoming primary race for U.S. House, Reid Rasner is suing his campaign consulting firm.

Reid Rasner Sues Campaign Consulting Firm For Not Providing "Quality Strategy"

Former Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner is suing his campaign consulting firm for not providing "quality and valuable advice and strategy" in the U.S. House race where he finished fifth. The complaint says he paid the company $2.2 million.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

Thea True-Wells outlines the reasons for closing Pineview Elementary School.

Natrona County School Board Votes To Close Nationally Honored Pineview Elementary

The Natrona County school board voted 6-3 to close nationally recognized Pineview Elementary on Monday night, citing low enrollment and facility repair. The closure at the end of the 2026-27 school year comes despite pleas from parents and staff.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 10, 2026

Wyoming Gov-Elect Barlow (left) on Wednesday nominated longtime energy-sector lawyer Walter Eggers (right) to be his attorney general.

Gov.-Elect Barlow Nominates Longtime Energy-Sector Lawyer For Attorney General

Wyoming Gov-Elect Barlow on Wednesday nominated longtime energy-sector lawyer Walter Eggers to be his attorney general. He also appointed Erin Taylor to be his chief of staff and Eydie Trautwein as his chief operating officer.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

David Kniseley, owner of Wy Fresh, speaks about the annexation of their property at the Cheyenne City Council Meeting in Cheyenne on Monday, November 9.

"The Damage Has Been Done!" Cheyenne Annexes WY Farm Fresh, Owners To Leave Town

The Cheyenne City Council voted 8-2 Monday night to annex WY Fresh Farm. After months of bitter disputes with the city, owners David and Tommie Kniseley say they've had enough and plan to move. I do not want to be part of [Cheyenne]," Tommie said.

Kate MeadowsNovember 10, 2026

State Freedom Caucus director Jessie Rubino

After Rough Election, National Freedom Caucus Still Funding State Director In Wyoming

The national State Freedom Caucus Network is still funding a state director for the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, despite most of its members losing their seats, the network president said Monday. "We love the members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus," he added.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2026

Police officers responded to Rock Springs high school with weapons drawn, according to parents, and searched the building before determining there was no immediate threat.

Police Search Rock Springs High School With Guns Drawn After Weapon, Bomb Threat

Armed police searched Rock Springs High School with firearms drawn Monday after a caller threatened to bring a weapon and possibly a bomb to the school. No threat was found, but frightened parents say a lack of information was unnerving and concerning.

Kate MeadowsNovember 10, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump walks with Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) on the South Lawn as they return to the White House on October 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Barrasso Runs For Minority Whip While Some Republicans Say Wait

Sen. John Barrasso said Monday he’s running for minority whip in the new Democrat-controlled Senate that convenes in January. He holds the party’s No. 2 position as majority whip now. “We must be an energized, effective, and relentless Minority," he said.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

Wyoming lawmakers, including Rep. Landon Brown, on Monday advanced a bill that, if it becomes law, would pull 40% of electricity sales taxes that data centers pay into a trust fund for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT).

Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Bill To Invest Data Center Taxes For WYDOT

Lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would invest 40% of data centers' electricity sales taxes into a trust fund for WYDOT. Rep. Landon Brown, an longtime opponent of trust funds, said he "staunchly supported" this due to chronic funding shortfalls.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

Wyoming Eyeing 'Chunks' Of State And Federal Land For Proposed Military Base

The Wyoming Military Department's adjutant general told lawmakers Monday a task force is eyeing at least four "chunks" of public land for a new military base. The state is participating in the Trump administration’s Next Great American Base contest.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

The two most Libertarian counties in Wyoming are Natrona and Fremont, according to data from the 2026 election and voter registration. Also, Libertarian Shawn Johnson performed better than any Libertarian in Wyoming’s U.S. House race in at least a decade.

By The Numbers: Wyoming's Most Libertarian Counties Are Natrona And Fremont

The two most Libertarian counties in Wyoming are Natrona and Fremont, according to data from the 2026 election and voter registration. Also, the Libertarian candidate performed better than any Libertarian in Wyoming’s U.S. House race in at least a decade.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

Election judge on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Every Wyoming County Shifted Blue Tuesday, But None More Than Sweetwater

Every Wyoming county shifted blue by an average of 21.3 points Tuesday compared to the 2024 presidential race, according to federal election percentages. Sweetwater swung the most, from GOP to Dem by 33.4 points in the House race and 22.5 in the Senate.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2026

Wyoming State Engineer Brandon Gebhart, left, and state water attorney Chris Brown updated lawmakers on Friday about escalating tensions over Colorado River water rights.

AG: Nevada Judge Could Dictate Wyoming's Future Share Of Colorado River Water

Wyoming's future share of dwindling Colorado River water supplies could land in the hands of a Nevada judge, a state attorney warned lawmakers Friday. Nevada and Arizona are both suing over dramatic cuts to Colorado River allocations to their states.

Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2026

The voters of Glenrock ousted their mayor Tuesday, electing a city councilwoman to the seat instead. Transparency hawks say it was because of the license plate reader cameras the town quietly installed in 2024, while others cite a general angst.

Glenrock Voters Oust Their Mayor Amid Controversy Over Flock Cameras

Glenrock voters ousted their mayor Tuesday amid a monthslong fight over the town's Flock license plate reader cameras. Transparency hawks say he lost because of the Flock controversy, while others point to a general feeling of unrest.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2026

Senate President Tara Nethercott (right), Rep. Lloyd Larsen (upper left), Rep. Art Washut (lower left)

Nethercott Runs Unopposed For Senate President, Lloyd Larsen And Art Washut Vie For House Speaker

Sen. Tara Nethercott is running unopposed for senate president while Reps. Lloyd Larsen and Art Washut are vying for House speaker. Most leadership hopefuls have expressed a desire to restore decorum and trust in the institution after what they described as a rocky two years.

Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2026

Constitution Party Happy Bextel Made It A Major Party, But Says It's Not Freedom Caucus

The Wyoming Constitution Party chair is happy that Rebcca Bextel vaulted it to major-party status Tuesday by winning more than 10% of the vote, but says it's not a Freedom Caucus Party. "That's not where the party is heading," Chair Joshua Shimkus said.