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Brian Nesvik testifies during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on March 26, 2025, for his appointment as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Gordon, Delegation Champion Brian Nesvik To Lead U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon joined the state’s congressional delegation Wednesday in endorsing Wyoming native Brian Nesvik as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was also opposed by the Sierra Club at his confirmation hearing.

Sean BarryMarch 26, 2025

Wyoming Republican U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, and U.S Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Delegation: ‘No Truth’ To Report Rock Springs Social Security Office On Cut List

Democrats say Social Security is under siege, but Wyoming’s congressional delegation says that’s not true. They also say there’s “no truth whatsoever” to reports the Rock Springs field office is on a cut list.

Sean BarryMarch 25, 2025

A long line of people waits for service at the Cheyenne U.S. Post Office annex.

Starting April 1, Wyoming Post Offices May Lose Afternoon Mail Pickup

It's still not clear if afternoon pickup for Wyoming wyoming mail will be impacted under the Delivering for America plan, which starts April 1. It could mean Wyoming post offices will lose it.

Renée JeanMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman has canceled in-person access for two of her upcoming town hall meetings because of “Democrat threats of violence.” She says incidents at recent town halls in Wheatland, Laramie and Rock Springs make safety an issue.

Hageman Cancels In-Person Town Halls Over ‘Democrat Threats Of Violence’

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman has canceled in-person access for two of her upcoming town hall meetings because of “Democrat threats of violence.” She says incidents at recent town halls in Wheatland, Laramie and Rock Springs make safety an issue.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming has some of the strictest voter ID laws in the nation after the recently competed legislative session. That includes being the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship for all elections in the state.

Wyoming Is First State To Require Proof Of Citizenship To Vote In All Elections

Wyoming has some of the strictest voter ID laws in the nation after the recently competed legislative session. That includes being the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship for all elections in the state.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Former House Speaker Albert Sommers lost his bid for the state Senate last year, but was elected chairman of the Sublette County Republican Party this month. County GOP elections followed the trend, electing former legislators to leadership positions.

Former Wyoming Legislators Win Big In County Republican Party Elections

Former House Speaker Albert Sommers was elected chairman of the Sublette County Republican Party this month. County GOP elections around Wyoming followed the trend of putting former legislators into leadership roles.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming state Reps. Cody Wylie, left, and J.T. Larson, both Rock Springs Republicans, are suing over election mailers they claim are deliberately false and misleading.

Legislators Can Keep Suing Freedom Caucus Over Election Flyers, Judge Says

A Sweetwater County District Court ruled Friday that a pair of Rock Springs state legislators can keep suing the Wyoming Freedom Caucus. They claim the group defamed them in election flyers during the 2024 campaign cycle.

Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2025

A Trump family 757 jet remains parked at the Cheyenne Reginal Airport on Monday, March 24, 2025, after spending the weekend parked there. Clearly visible from traffic driving by, a steady stream of people stopped to take photos of the plane, including Kevin Williams, who stood in the bed of his pickup to shoot over the fence.

‘Trump Force One’ Parked At Cheyenne Airport A Magnet For Photos And Selfies

President Donald Trump’s family plane remains parked at the Cheyenne Regional Airport on Monday, and has been a magnet for selfies and photos of the jet. The large 757 landed sometime Saturday, and has been drawing attention since.

Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2025

Jackie Hamilton vacuums the stairs to the Senate Chambers on March 4 during the 2025 Wyoming legislative session.

When The Legislative Mudslinging’s Over, Wyoming’s Capitol Custodians Clean Up

Amid the fast-paced action at the Wyoming Capitol during the legislative session, some workers there often blend into the backdrop without much recognition. When the legislative mudslinging is over, the Capitol custodians clean up.

Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2025

The Flat Creek Apartments have 48 affordable housing units built on public land under an agreement with developers to keep rents at a level local workers can afford.

Trump Administration Calls For More Affordable Homes On Public Land

The Trump administration has called for more affordable homes to be built on public lands. Some builders say using free or low-cost public land would lower the cost of building more homes, and could help ease a longtime crunch for Teton County, Wyoming.

David MadisonMarch 22, 2025

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction was in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 20, 2025, to attend President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education.

Degenfelder Cheers Dismantling of U.S. Dept. Of Education At White House Signing Ceremony

Wyoming education chief Megan Degenfelder, who attended President Trump's executive order signing which dismantles the Dept. of Education, said Thursday's action was a "historic day for education in America, and a win for American students."

Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2025

A group of Democrats gathered Wednesday at the Albany County Courthouse along Grand Avenue in Laramie, Wyoming, on Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump and his policies. The group then walked to the Laramie Plains Civic Center to become part of a raucus crowd for a town hall held by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman.

With Approval Ratings At An All-Time Low, Wyoming Democrats Searching For Direction

With national approval ratings for Democrats at an all-time low, the party is searching for solutions. Wyoming Democrats attending a “Gather For Good” rally opposing Rep. Hageman on Wednesday offered few clear answers as to how their party should move forward.

Leo WolfsonMarch 20, 2025

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