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Rock Springs businessman and radio host Bruce Pivic (right) says gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Bextel's accusations about him are untrue and are "pissing him off."

"Pisses Me Off": Rock Springs Businessman Angered At Gov Candidate's Accusations

A Rock Springs businessman said gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Bextel's accusations about him are "pissing him off." Bextel has claimed that Bruce Pivic approached her at a UW game "foaming at the mouth," which he says didn't happen.

Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2026

Sen. John Barrasso (left), Sen. Cynthia Lummis (right) and Rep. Harriet Hageman (not pictured) endorsed Chuck Gray (center) and Eric Barlow (not pictured) on Wednesday.

Barrasso, Hageman, And Lummis Endorse Chuck Gray And Eric Barlow

Wyoming congressional delegates Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman bridged the vast differences between Chuck Gray and Eric Barlow on Wednesday, to endorse them both. Gray is an early founder of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, while Barlow has never joined it.

Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2026

The race for mayor of Alpine has grown heated, and the temporary roundabout experiment didn’t help. Candidate Bill Saks called it a failure from the start and his opponent, Town Council Member Jeremy Larsen chuckled, “Such a positive man."

Alpine Mayor Race Getting Heated After Controversial Roundabout Experiment

The race for mayor of Alpine has grown heated, and the town's temporary roundabout experiment didn’t help. Candidate Bill Saks called it a failure from the start and his opponent, Town Council Member Jeremy Larsen chuckled, “Such a positive man."

Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2026

Steve Harsman during a Wyoming PBS debate for candidates for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction at Riverton High School on Oct. 15, 2026.

Steve Harshman, Who Once Tried To Eliminate Property Taxes, Says He Can't Vote For Prop 1

Steve Harshman, the longest-serving state House member, says he can't vote for the 50% tax cut Prop 1. He led a blockbuster effort to cut nearly all residential property taxes in 2024, but he says that measure had more guardrails.

Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2026

Horse Palace Swan Ranch, a $25 million, 30,000-square-foot facility, opened in June 2024.

Oklahoma Tribe Buys One Of The Biggest Horse Betting Operations In Wyoming

The Oklahoma-based Chickasaw Nation has bought one of the biggest horse betting operations in Wyoming, including Horse Palace locations and Sweetwater Downs. The sale includes "the entire operations" of Wyoming Holdings LLC, said a gaming official.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2026

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Sublette Rejects Appeal For Girls Treatment Center, Owners May Take Fight To Court

Sublette County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to uphold the expiration of a permit for a proposed residential trauma treatment center for girls near Pinedale. The owners say they've spent years on the project and might take the fight to court.

Kate MeadowsOctober 20, 2026

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Wyoming Postal Rep Filing Grievance Over Mail Going To Colorado Instead Of Cheyenne

A Wyoming postal rep is filing a grievance because magazines, catalogs, and large envelopes that were supposed to be processed in Cheyenne are now going to Denver, adding at least a day to some Wyoming deliveries. “That is ridiculous,” he said.

Renée JeanOctober 20, 2026

Former Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner this week sued a seventh person for defamation. This time Rasner's target is a United Steelworkers rep out of Green River. Rasner claims William Wilkinson started a salacious gossip campaign on Facebook.

Reid Rasner Sues A Seventh Person, This Time A Union Leader, For Defamation

Former Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner this week sued a seventh person for defamation. This time Rasner's target is a United Steelworkers rep out of Green River. Rasner claims William Wilkinson started a salacious gossip campaign on Facebook.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2026

The energy company behind a 2.7-gigawatt data center for Google in Cheyenne is donating $105 million to conservation and education efforts in Yellowstone. Gov. Gordon said he loves the Tallgrass donation because “Yellowstone needs infrastructure."

Company Powering Google's Data Center Gives $105M For Yellowstone Conservation

The energy company behind a 2.7-gigawatt data center for Google in Cheyenne is donating $105 million to conservation and education efforts in Yellowstone. Gov. Gordon said he loves the Tallgrass donation because “Yellowstone needs infrastructure."

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2026

Secretary of State Chuck Gray, seen here during the Cheyenne Fourth of July Parade, calls a report that the U.S. House race in Wyoming is no longer "solid Republican" "fake news."

National Election Analysts Say Wyoming House Race Isn't A Slam Dunk For GOP

Although Wyoming has sent only Republicans to the U.S. House for 50 years, a national nonpartisan analysis group says the GOP lock on the state is no longer a certainty. Inside Elections has moved the race from "Solid Republican" To "Likely Republican."

Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026

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Wyoming Gov. Gordon Endorses Eric Barlow For Governor

Wyoming's outgoing Gov. Mark Gordon endorsed Sen. Eric Barlow for the seat Monday over opponents Rebecca Bextel and Ken Casner. In the endorsement, Gordon said Barlow was a "leader, a doer and the one who has my most enthusiastic endorsement."

Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026

A Wyoming Legislative committee declined Thursday to draft a letter to Congress urging a constitutional amendment to ban dark money in politics. “It’s something we need to look at closely,” said Sen. Ed Cooper, who promised to push the issue.

Wyoming Legislator Says He’ll Push Anti-Dark Money Measure After Committee Doesn’t

A Wyoming Legislative committee declined Thursday to draft a letter to Congress urging a constitutional amendment to ban dark money in politics. “It’s something we need to look at closely,” said Sen. Ed Cooper, who promised to push the issue.

Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2026

Members of the 2025 Midwest Oilers football team, along with squad alumni, pose for a photo together at halftime of a game commemorating the 100th anniversary of playing night football under lights.

Midwest School On Cut List, Was First In Country To Have Night Football Under Lights

Midwest became the first spot in the nation to play high school football under lights in 1925. Now grades 6-12 are on the cut list in the Natrona County School District. “This is a town killer,” the mayor of Midwest said.

Kate MeadowsOctober 16, 2026

Laramie County Fire Authority hosts kids for Halloween in 2023. The organization announced Friday it's not hosting the event again because of budget concerns.

Prop 1 Supporters Blast Fire Dept's Cancellation Of Trunk Or Treat As 'Propaganda'

After the Laramie County Fire Authority said they were cancelling its trunk-or-treat due to property tax cuts, supporters of Prop 1 mocked the post as "propaganda" and said it is a political stunt "to tacitly shame people into not voting for a tax cut."

Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2026

Republican Wyoming U.S. House candidate Chuck Gray didn't participate in Thursday's debate at Riverton High School. That didn't stop his opponents from speaking out on the issues. They are, from left, Democrate Lisa Kinney, Constitutionalist Jeffrey Haggit, and Libertarian Shawn Johnson.

With No Chuck Gray At U.S. House Debate, Opponents Offer Anyone-But-Chuck Strategies

Three of four candidates for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat fielded questions Thursday evening at a Wyoming Public Television debate — without Republican nominee Chuck Gray. Minus Gray, two of the other candidates offered anyone-but-Chuck strategies for voters.

Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2026

A Wyoming political action committee (PAC) launched attack mailers this week against some Republicans running for two of the rare purple seats in the state Legislature. “It’s almost to a point where it’s close to libel,” said Republican Emily Study, who was targeted by an add.

Better Wyoming PAC Attack Mailers Targeting Republicans Hit This Week

A Wyoming political action committee (PAC) launched attack mailers this week against some Republicans running for two of the rare purple seats in the state Legislature. “It’s almost to a point where it’s close to libel,” said one candidate targeted.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2026

The Wyoming Highway Patrol, FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a letter described as "threatening" that was discovered at the Capitol on Thursday morning.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Investigating "Threatening" Letter To Elections Office

The Wyoming Highway Patrol and federal agencies are investigating a "threatening" letter discovered at the Capitol on Thursday morning, targeting the Secretary of State's office. Election offices in at least five other states were also targeted this week.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2026

The candidates for Wyoming governor debate Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Riverton High School. They are, from left, Republican Eric Barlow, Democrat Kenneth Casner, and Constitutionalist Rebecca Bextel.

At Wyoming Gov. Debate, Bextel Bashes Barlow Almost The Whole Time

Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel took every chance to bash Republican Eric Barlow, calling him a “swamp creature” and a “Democrat” during Wednesday’s PBS Wyoming governor’s debate in Riverton.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2026

Teton County residents will benefit the most if the 50% residential property tax cut ballot initiative passes, data show.

If Proposition 1 Passes, Teton County Residents Will Benefit The Most

Teton County residents will benefit the most if Prop. 1, the 50% residential property tax cut ballot initiative, passes, data shows. Residents would save nearly 25% of projected statewide savings. "This is a dream for Teton County," Sen. Cale Case said.

Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026

Josh Dorrell has resigned as CEO of the Wyoming Business Council.

Embattled Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell Resigns

The Wyoming Business Council accepted the resignation of CEO Josh Dorrell on Wednesday. Challenges and controversies flanked Dorrell's tenure, from the state routing COVID relief funds through the agency, to lawmakers trying to eliminate it.

Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026

Former Wyoming GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne has endorsed Rebecca Bextel, the Constitution Party candidate, in the race for governor.

Former GOP Chair Eathorne Endorses Constitution Candidate Bextel For Governor

Former Wyoming GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne has endorsed Rebecca Bextel, the Constitution Party candidate, in the race for governor. Eathorne’s endorsement is “quite a turn for the man who preached ‘ride for the brand,’” said a former state GOP delegate.

Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2026

Brian Cox winning Larmie County School District 1's 2027 teacher of the year award in April. He went on to win the statewide title Oct 11 out of 48 teachers.

Ag Teacher Wins Wyoming's 'Teacher Of The Year' — Shows City Kids How To Farm

The Wyoming Department of Education announced Sunday its 2027 Teacher of the Year is an agriculture instructor who teaches kids at Cheyenne South High School how to farm. It's fun to teach city kids to farm, he said, because it's completely new to them.

Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2026

Kyla Coburn, left, emphasized she doesn’t resent her neighbors or the city over what she says has escalated to thousands of dollars in city code violation fines, but wants to improve her yard while finding a way to stage the haunt, if possible.

Gillette Haunted House Scrambling To Stay Open After Neighbors Complain

A family-run haunted house in Gillette is facing closure after neighbors complained about building materials and props remaining on the family’s property year-round. Kyla Colburn, who runs the haunted house, has collected 1,366 signatures to keep it open.

Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2026

Demonstrating a suppressor attached to a Traditions 350 Legend.

ATF Rolls Back Restrictions On Silencers, Short-Barreled Shotguns And Rifles

The ATF said Friday it won't enforce the National Firearms Act on suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, though background checks still apply. "It’s one of the biggest victories against federal gun control in American history," said a gun advocate.

Clair McFarlandOctober 10, 2026

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