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California, New York Aim To Ban 3D Printers That Can Make ‘Ghost Guns’
In the latest twist in efforts to ban 3D-printed “ghost guns,” lawmakers in New York and California are pushing to ban printers capable of making them. From a technical standpoint, the bans won’t work, said Kevin Thomas, owner of T&G 3D Printing in Basin.
Mark HeinzJune 20, 2026
Judge Orders Wyoming Board Of Equalization To Enforce 4% Property Tax Cap — For Now
A Cheyenne judge Friday ordered the Wyoming Board of Equalization to apply a law capping residential property tax increases at 4% annually — for now — despite the board’s claim the cap violates the Wyoming Constitution. Gov. Gordon sued the board this week.
Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2026
U.S. House Candidate Steve Friess On Meet The Wyoming Candidates: Friday, June 19, 2026
Political reporter Clair McFarland interviewed U.S. House candidate Steve Friess on Friday, June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026
John Bear, One Of The Freedom Caucus’ Most Powerful Members, Has A Challenger
John Bear, one of the most powerful members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, has a GOP challenger for his Gillette House district. "I don’t see myself being a career politician,” said Doug Moore. “I am the only conservative in this race,” countered Bear.
Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026
License Plate Cameras At Entrances To Wind River Reservation Spark Controversy
The Drug Enforcement Administration has installed license plate cameras on or around the Wind River Reservation, authorities confirmed Thursday. "All this stuff is somewhat '1984'-ish," Sen. Cale Case said. "It’s a big step in our surveillance society.”
Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026
Wyoming Congressional Delegation Doesn't Support Democrat Bill To Stop Federal Land Sales
Wyoming's congressional delegation says they do not support a Democrat bill that bans the sale of large swaths of federal lands. “I oppose any effort to make public land management more difficult ... and threaten our Western way of life," Hageman said.
Mark HeinzJune 18, 2026
Hot Springs County GOP Members Walk Out After Failed Vote To Drain Account
The Hot Springs County GOP rejected a party leader's bid Monday to nearly drain its bank account and send $4,000 to the state party. Then five people on the losing side of the question walked out, leaving not enough voters to pay their bills.
Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026
Pentagon Report Documents Giant Potato-Shaped UFO Over Colorado Springs
After Wyoming lawmakers grappled with the topic of UFOs last year, the Pentagon released a report of five U.S. Army service members who said they observed a giant translucent airborne potato-shaped UFO over the Cheyenne Mountains in 2022.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2026
Gordon Sues His Tax Board For Blocking Property Tax Cap
Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday sued his tax board for refusing to recognize a 4% limit on property tax increases. He said the board exceeded its law-given authority, and the executive branch's job is just to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed."
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2026
Cheyenne Committee Backs Microsoft Annexation While Councilman Pushes $50M Deal
Despite calls to delay or deny a 3,500-acre annexation for Microsoft data centers, Cheyenne’s Public Services Committee narrowly recommended approval Monday. A councilman urged them to postpone to give the city time to negotiate a $50 million agreement.
Renée JeanJune 16, 2026
Coal Industry Frustrated With GOP Candidates Who Want To Kill Data Centers
Wyoming’s coal sector is startled at Republican candidates who oppose data centers. Industry leaders say the revival of coal is driven by demand for energy from data centers. "It's frustrating," said Travis Deti, of the Wyoming Mining Association.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2026
Legislators Vow To Fix Food Freedom Act After Months Of Controversy
Wyoming lawmakers Friday vowed to rework the Food Freedom Act after months of controversy at small-time food producers and family-owned shops. “Reasonableness [has]gone out the window,” said a business owner who was ordered to stop selling raw milk lattes.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2026
Here's Why Wyoming Gives Tax Breaks To Huge Data Centers
Pro-economic development legislators pushed through a popular tax break for huge data centers in 2010. A rogue Republican tried to undo it in 2021, but his GOP colleagues, industry advocates, and economic development agencies opposed him.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2026
Wyoming Tax Board Says 4% Cap On Property Tax Is Unconstitutional, Won't Accept It
Wyoming’s state-level property tax board told counties on Thursday that a 4% cap on yearly increases in residential property taxes is unconstitutional and it will refuse to certify this year's property tax assessment figures if the cap remains.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2026
Park County Republican Party Sends Platform Loyalty Tests To GOP Candidates
Republican candidates for office in Park County received a letter warning them if they don’t commit to backing at least 80% of the state GOP platform, they won’t receive an endorsement or support from the party. "They is not a purity test," it reads.
Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2026
Amended Barrasso Bill Would Erase Clinton-Era Roadless Rule
The Clinton-era Roadless Rule on U.S. Forest Service lands will be erased if Wyoming Republicans U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman get their way. “I have been fighting the Roadless Rule since the day it was handed down,” said Hageman.
Mark HeinzJune 11, 2026
Wyoming U.S. House Candidates Face Christian Lobby, Swap War Stories
Seven of the 10 Republican candidates running to become Wyoming’s next U.S. House candidate courted a largely Christian audience Tuesday with statements on their faith, and their different approaches to education, family rights, and abortion policy.
Clair McFarlandJune 10, 2026
Pinedale Rancher Tells Senators He’s Tired Of Wyoming Giving Up Colorado River Water
A Pinedale rancher told U.S. Senators on Wednesday that he and other Upper Basin farmers are tired of Wyoming giving up Colorado River water. Negotiations moved up a notch this week with Wyoming leaders meeting in Washington, D.C., with other states.
Mark HeinzJune 10, 2026
Lummis Still Backs 'Trump Interstate' Despite Texas Sponsor Losing Interest In It
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she still backs renaming U.S. Highway 287 as I-47 — aka "The Trump Interstate" — even though the main sponsor said it may not be a priority after he lost a primary race. "She continues to back it," said a Lummis spokesperson.
Kolby FedoreJune 10, 2026
State Finds Major Special Ed Failures In Sweetwater County School District 1
A state investigation found widespread failures with Sweetwater County School District 1’s special ed program and gave it a year to correct them. "This wasn't a failure by just one person. This is a systemic failure," said a former school board member.
Kate MeadowsJune 10, 2026
U.S. House Candidate Reid Rasner On Meet The Wyoming Candidates: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Political Reporter Clair McFarland interviewed Casper businessman and U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026
How Wyoming Gov Candidates Handled Questions From The Christian Lobby
Gubernatorial candidates Eric Barlow, Brent Bien, and Megan Degenfelder fielded questions on Tuesday at a forum in Cheyenne before a largely Christian audience. Policy differences emerged on abortion, university leadership, and library policy.
Clair McFarlandJune 10, 2026
Wyoming Land Board Decides To Wait For Court To Rule Whether Wind Farm Is Legal
The State Land Board voted 3-2 Monday to pause its work to halt two controversial wind leases — until a court decides a major legal question on them. Secretary of State Chuck Gray called it "irregular," but Auditor Kristi Racines cast it as common sense.
Clair McFarlandJune 08, 2026
GOP Gov. Candidates Say Data Centers A National Security Issue For Wyoming And US
Data centers are important to national security and for Wyoming, said the top GOP candidates for governor during a Friday forum. “We are in an AI arms race with China,” Megan Degenfelder said, with all agreeing it will be a priority for the next governor.
Greg JohnsonJune 05, 2026