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Wyoming Delegation Applauds Huge Drop In D.C. Crime Since Trump’s Crackdown
Since President Trump sent federal troops and agents into Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7, carjackings are down by a whopping 87%. That and other numbers show Trump’s crackdown on crime is working, Wyoming’s congressional delegation says.
Sean BarryAugust 29, 2025
Wyoming Lawmakers Drafting Legislation To Ban Cloud Seeding For 10 Years
After nearly four hours of passionate testimony, a legislative committee voted Thursday to draft legislation that would halt cloud seeding programs in Wyoming for 10 years, and ban geoengineering.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2025
Now Even A Rock Is Demanding The Release Of The Epstein Files
An oft-painted rock south of the Wyoming-Colorado border is demanding the release of the Epstein files. So are Wyoming leaders on both sides of the political aisle, left and right.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2025
Wyoming Senate District 6 Finalists Share Values But Differ On Legislative Approach
The three contenders for the Wyoming Senate seat vacated by Darin Smith are all pro-life, pro-ICE, and pro-restriction of sexual content in children’s libraries. But they differ in how they’d approach those issues.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2025
Should Diesel Mechanic Be Pardoned? Zeldin Says His Opinion Is For The President
If EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin thinks President Trump should pardon a Cheyenne mechanic for removing emissions controls from diesel engines, he’s not saying so publicly. He said Thursday that his opinion on the issue is for Trump, not the media.
Greg JohnsonAugust 28, 2025
EPA Admin Zeldin Says Feds Should Let Wyoming Manage Its Own Coal Byproducts
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Wyoming on Thursday to sign a letter supporting Wyoming — not the federal agency — to manage its own coal plant byproducts. “Nobody knows Wyoming like the people of Wyoming,” he said.
Greg JohnsonAugust 28, 2025
Now A Candidate For Gov, 50-Year-Old Rule Says Eric Barlow Can’t Chair Committee
Now that state Sen. Eric Barlow has announced he’s running for governor, he’s stepped down as chairman of a state legislative committee. That’s because of a 50-year-old rule that says candidates for statewide office can’t chair legislative committees.
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2025
Two-Thirds Of Wyoming House Sign Letter Urging Trump To Pardon Diesel Mechanic
Two-thirds of Wyoming's state House on Tuesday urged President Trump to pardon Troy Lake, a 65-year-old diesel mechanic in prison for stripping emissions systems from trucks. The 41 Republican House members called his prosecution EPA overreach.
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2025
Three Candidates To Replace State Sen. Darin Smith Selected On Monday
Replacing Wyoming State Sen. Darin Smith, R-Cheyenne, is one step closer as three people were chosen Monday to be considered for the legislative seat that covers parts of Laramie County, and all of Platte County.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2025
Wyoming Senators Cheer Trump’s Order Against Flag-Burners, But Is It Legal?
President Trump’s new order calls for stricter prosecution for people who burn American flags while committing other crimes. It drew praise from Wyoming’s U.S. Senators while getting strong criticism from a leading First Amendment expert.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2025
Wyoming Democrats Lead Statewide Listening Tour On Public Lands, Hot-Button Issues
Democratic state Reps. Karlee Provenza and Mike Yin are holding town halls across Wyoming to learn which issues trouble people most. They're also riding the momentum of a public lands outcry Provenza led this summer.
Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2025
Wyoming Classical Academy Opens New $15 Million School In Mills
Hillsdale College member classical charter school in Mills continues to grow as staff and students started the school year Monday in a new 36,000-square-foot, $15 million building.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 25, 2025