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Bill Allemand 5 13 26

Allemand Going To White House, Gets A Break From Random Alcohol Tests

Wyoming state Rep. Bill Allemand, who was charged late last year with drunk driving, doesn’t have to undergo court-ordered random alcohol testing while he’s in Washington, D.C., with other lawmakers, a Buffalo-based magistrate has decided.

Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2026

A day after Secretary of State Chuck Gray asked Fremont County commissioners to take “immediate” steps to eliminate a race-based county voting district, he sent a similar letter to Gov. Mark Gordon about Wyoming’s lone race-based state House district.

Gray Wants Gordon To Act To Change Wyoming’s Race-Based House Voting District

A day after Secretary of State Chuck Gray asked Fremont County commissioners to take “immediate” steps to eliminate a race-based county voting district, he sent a similar letter to Gov. Mark Gordon about Wyoming’s lone race-based state House district.

Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2026

Wyoming congressional delegation is firmly behind the Trump administration’s move to rescind the 2001 federal Roadless Rule. But opponents of doing away with the rule say that will get grizzlies killed and derail efforts to delist them.

Opponents Say Rescinding Roadless Rule Will Get Grizzlies Killed, Derail Delisting

At a press conference Wednesday to voice concern over the expected rescinding of the 2001 federal Roadless Rule in national forests, opponents said doing away with the rule will get more grizzlies killed and could derail delisting.

Mark HeinzMay 13, 2026

Secretary of State Chuck Gray (right) and Fremont County Commissioner Clarence Thomas

Chuck Gray Tells Fremont County To End Race-Based Districting Immediately

After the Supreme Court blocked a racial gerrymander, Secretary of State Chuck Gray told the Fremont County Commission on Tuesday to eliminate its race-based district. Commissioner Clarence Thomas said it's not about race but unique cultural divisions.

Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2026

Teton County GOP leader Rebecca Bextel during testimony Thursday for the House investigative committee about checks she handed out to legislators on the House floor on Feb. 9, 2026.

CheckGate's Rebecca Bextel Running For Governor With Wyoming Constitution Party

The Jackson woman who gained notoriety for passing out campaign donation checks on the state House floor is running for the Wyoming Constitution Party nomination to be governor. Rebecca Bextel announced it Wednesday morning, the party chair confirmed.

Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2026

Darin Smith

Lummis, Barrasso Plan To Vote For Darin Smith Confirmation

The confirmation vote for President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for Wyoming Darin Smith is now set for next week. Both U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis plan to vote in his favor.

Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2026

RJ Kost 5 12 26

Park County GOP Sends Candidate No Confidence Letter Over Voter Registration Ad

The Park County GOP condemned the actions of former Sen. RJ Kost, who is running for office again, for placing a newspaper ad telling people how to change their party affiliation. They said his ad "undermines the principles of a constitutional republic."

Clair McFarlandMay 12, 2026

Michelle St. Louis (left) is being sued by U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner (right) for defamation after making online comments about him.

Woman Sued By House Candidate Reid Rasner Urges Ban On Frivolous Lawsuits

After hearing the testimony Tuesday of a woman currently facing a defamation lawsuit by U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner, the Wyoming Joint Judiciary Committee voted to draft a bill to deter frivolous lawsuits that intimidate people into silence.

Clair McFarlandMay 12, 2026

A surge of as many as 70 proposed data centers converging on Cheyenne has prompted one councilman to propose a moratorium on new construction. However, “an outright moratorium or a ban, that’s not our way,” says Mayor Patrick Collins.

Cheyenne Residents Push For 12-Month Moratorium On Data Centers

A surge of as many as 70 proposed data centers converging on Cheyenne has rallied residents and a councilman to propose a 12-month moratorium on new construction. However, “an outright moratorium or a ban, that’s not our way,” says Mayor Patrick Collins.

Renée JeanMay 11, 2026

Wyoming’s new education funding model leaves many schools short of money for sports and activities. That’s a bug, not a feature, of the package, say lawmakers who urge schools against “hacking and whacking” programs while they fix it.

Backlash Over School Sports & Activities Cuts But Wyoming Lawmakers Promise To Fix

Wyoming’s new education funding model is leaving many schools short of money for sports and activities. Lawmakers say that's a bug, not a feature of the package, and are urging schools against “hacking and whacking” programs while they fix it.

Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2026

A 5,600-worker man camp south of Cheyenne would be larger than 83 Wyoming incorporated places and be “almost like a little city,” the mayor says. “How do you plan to keep our community safe?” asks one resident, while officials say more housing is needed. Above, work is underway at a Meta data center in south Cheyenne not far from where a proposed man camp could be located.

5,600-Worker Cheyenne Man Camp Would Be Larger Than 84 Wyoming Cities And Towns

The proposed 5,600-worker man camp south of Cheyenne would be larger than 84 Wyoming towns. Notices were mailed to more than 200 landowners describing it as “secured, temporary workforce housing campus” supporting "large-scale infrastructure projects.”

Kate MeadowsMay 10, 2026

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating after Rep. Joel Guggenmos lived outside his legislative district for months. The county GOP says it stands behind Guggenmos and that "we applaud his honesty throughout this matter."

Riverton Lawmaker Under Investigation For Living Outside His State House District

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating after Rep. Joel Guggenmos lived outside his legislative district for months. The county GOP says it stands behind Guggenmos and that "we applaud his honesty throughout this matter."

Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2026

State Rep. Landon Brown announced Friday that he will not be running for reelection.

Cheyenne’s Landon Brown Reverses Course, Won't Run For Reelection To House Seat

State Rep. Landon Brown announced Friday that he has changed his mind and will not be running for a sixth term in the Wyoming legislature. Brown, who squeaked out a win against challenger Exie Brown in 2024, hasn't yet endorsed anyone in his place.

Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2026

As the state’s data center industry booms, Wyomingites want to know where the water is coming from. The  Select Water Committee dove into that Thursday, as critics clashed over property rights, supply, and impacts for one of the nation’s driest states. Above, work continues Friday, May 8, 2026, at the site of a Meta data center being built in south Cheyenne.

As Data Centers Boom, Wyomingites Want To Know Where The Water’s Coming From

As the state’s data center industry booms, Wyomingites want to know where the water is coming from. The  Select Water Committee dove into that Thursday, as critics clashed over property rights, supply, and impacts for one of the nation’s driest states.

Renée JeanMay 08, 2026

Reid Rasner (left) and Sec of State Chuck Gray (right)

Reid Rasner Launches Attack Ad With Chinese Music, Gong and Ninja 'Hoi!’ Grunts’

Reid Rasner is attacking U.S. House opponent Chuck Gray in an ad that calls him “China Chuck” and features Chinese string music, ninja “hoi!” grunts and a gong. Gray says he’s proud to be the Wyoming secretary of state who "fought both China and North Korea."

Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026

State Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Criticizes Nethercott For Calling For “Lawfare"

While the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is criticizing Sen. Tara Nethercott for calling for “lawfare” in a speech to attorneys, she said she used the word in a broader context— not about making war on conservative policies, but “to defend the rule of law."

Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026

Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Bryan Miller, far right, on the final day of the 2026 Wyoming Republican Party Convention on the state fairgrounds in Douglas.

Attorney Says Wyoming GOP Can’t Claim Autonomy When It 'Sat On' Rights For 40 Years

The Wyoming Republican Party can’t use its autonomy rights as a shield when sued if it “sat on” them for 40 years, an attorney suing the party argues. GOP Chair Bryan Miller says, “the party’s rights have been violated for nearly four decades."

Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026

Former Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock, left, in a file photo during a Weston County Commission meeting. The commission Tuesday rejected three nominees by the county Republican Party to replace Hadlock, who resigned.

Weston County Commissioners Reject GOP Picks To Replace Hadlock As County Clerk

Weston County commissioners rejected the three county Republican Party picks to replace former County Clerk Becky Hadlock, who quit to fight felony-level election charges. "I was not impressed” with how the GOP picked its nominees, one commissioner said.

Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2026

A controversial proposal to ban recording and taking photos from the audience at Guernsey Town Council meetings failed, but a councilwoman tried Tuesday to do it anyway. “I think it’s retaliatory” and “trying to poke the bear,” said another councilman.

After Guernsey Council Killed Audience Recording Ban, Councilwoman Does It Anyway

A controversial proposal to ban recording and taking photos from the audience at Guernsey Town Council meetings failed, but a councilwoman tried Tuesday to designate an area anyway. “I think it’s retaliatory” and “trying to poke the bear,” said another councilman.

Kate MeadowsMay 06, 2026

Donald Trump is a common theme in a recent blast of mass mailers from U.S. House candidates Chuck Gray, Reid Rasner and Steve Friess. They all invoke Trump numerous times and describe how their values line up with the president’s.

Gray, Rasner, Friess All Send Out Mass Mailers — And They’re Very Trumpy

Donald Trump is a common theme in a recent blast of mass mailers from U.S. House candidates Chuck Gray, Reid Rasner and Steve Friess. They all invoke Trump numerous times and describe how their values line up with the president’s.

Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2026

The Powell City Council on Monday condemned Councilman Troy Bray's (right) comment about “hanging judges” in response to a judge halting an abortion ban. It hasn’t been "the greatest look for the town of Powell,” says Mayor John Wetzel.

Powell City Council Condemns Councilman's ‘Hanging Judges’ Comment

The Powell City Council on Monday condemned Councilman Troy Bray's comment suggesting Wyoming start “hanging judges” in response to a judge halting an abortion ban. It hasn’t been "the greatest look for the town of Powell,” says Mayor John Wetzel.

Clair McFarlandMay 05, 2026

All political parties shrunk in registration since January, but none lost percentage share more than the Wyoming Democratic Party, while the GOP gained on its super-majority. Politicos say it's too early to tell if crossover voters are skewing the numbers.

The Wyoming Democratic Party Is Shrinking, Losing More Ground To Republicans

All political parties shrank in registration since January, but none lost percentage share more than the Wyoming Democratic Party, while the GOP gained on its super-majority. Politicos say it's too early to tell if crossover voters are skewing the numbers.

Clair McFarlandMay 05, 2026

Wyoming ranchers are cheering a bill that targets labeling of plant-based and lab-grown proteins being passed off as farm- or ranch-raised meat. It’s an effort to “prevent mad scientists from masquerading as meat producers,” says Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Wyoming Ranchers Cheer Bill Targeting Labeling Of Plant-Based And Lab-Grown Meat

Wyoming ranchers are cheering a bill that targets labeling of plant-based and lab-grown proteins being passed off as farm- or ranch-raised meat. It’s an effort to “prevent mad scientists from masquerading as meat producers,” says Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Kate MeadowsMay 04, 2026

Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman was one of three Republicans to vote against the 2026 Farm Bill, saying “special interests” have added “too much bloat” to the legislation. The Wyoming Farm Bureau praised the new bill for looking out for rural ag producers.

Hageman One Of 3 Republicans To Vote Against Farm Bill, Says ‘Too Much Bloat'

Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman was one of three Republicans to vote against the 2026 Farm Bill, saying “special interests” have added “too much bloat” to the legislation. The Wyoming Farm Bureau praised the new bill for looking out for rural ag producers.

Kate MeadowsMay 04, 2026

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