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Barrasso Criticizes New Biden Policies, Cabinet Nominees
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso criticized a number of new policies signed into law on Wednesday by newly sworn-in President Joe Biden.
January 21, 2021
Couple Not Liable For Damages In 2014 Shooting, Wyoming Supreme Court says
The residents of a home from which a Cheyenne teenager stole a handgun used to kill a man in 2014 had no way to know the gun would be stolen or used in a murder and are not liable for damages, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
January 21, 2021
Cheney Always Willing To Meet With Republican Colleagues, Office Says
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney its always willing to speak with fellow House Republicans, especially now in the face of changes championed by new President Joe Biden, one of her staff members said Wednesday.
January 21, 2021
Suspects Arrested in Wyoming Arson, Vehicle Thefts
Two suspects have been arrested during a felony investigation into a series of stolen vehicles in Wyoming, at least one of which was set on fire
County 17January 21, 2021
Sen. Lummis Thanks Wyoming National Guard For Their Service Following Inauguration
Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday thanked 15 National Guardsmen from Wyoming following the presidential inauguration
January 21, 2021
202 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 1,881 Active
The total number of Wyoming residents diagnosed with either confirmed or probable cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began topped 50,000 on Wednesday with the addition of 202 new cases.
January 20, 2021
Multiple Emergencies In Beartooth Mountains Test Rescue Resources, Survival Instincts
The importance of search and rescue volunteers and law enforcement professionals was on display this month as two emergencies happened simultaneously in the Beartooth Mountains, while being complicated by the weather.
January 20, 2021
Jonathan Lange: Free Speech: How Protecting Obscenities, Stifles Truth
Nonsensical, vile and intentionally injurious words are fully protected speech while the expression of certain ideaseven in the kindest possible termsis strictly forbidden.
January 20, 2021
Bouchard Files to Run Against Cheney in 2022
Cheyenne Sen. Anthony Bouchard has filed to run against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in the 2022 primary election.
January 20, 2021
Gordon Congratulates Biden, Harris on Inauguration
Gov. Mark Gordon followed in his colleagues' footsteps on Wednesday morning and congratulated new President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in a post to Twitter.
January 20, 2021
Cheney Welcomes Biden Administration
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney used a Twitter post to welcome the new administration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday, one week after voting to impeach former President Donald Trump.
January 20, 2021
Lummis Urges Wyoming to Pray for Nation, President
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis celebrated the peaceful transition of power that came Wednesday with President Joe Biden's inauguration following the administration of President Donald Trump.
January 20, 2021
Wyoming Oil, Gas Industry In Position To Thrive With Better Markets, Report Says
Once market conditions align to pull the oil and natural gas industry out of its slump, Wyoming will be in position to take a national role in the industry, according to the Wyoming State Geological Survey.
January 20, 2021
Wyoming GOP Denounces Violent Acts Before Biden’s Inauguration
The Wyoming Republican Party has denounced violent protests and acts in the wake of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday, two weeks after a mob of people stormed the U.S. Capitol.
January 20, 2021
Kip Crofts: Stolen Election? We Cannot Accept The Word Of Trump, Biden, Or . . . The Press
Former U.S. Attorney Kip Crofts writes: "We cannot simply accept the word of Trump, Biden, or the press on this terribly important issue."
January 20, 2021
Dave Simpson: Stay Away From DC? No Problem!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "A good rule of thumb: Whoever calls someone a Nazi first, or mentions Hitler, loses the argument."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 20, 2021
No Charges To Be Filed Against Riverton Man Who Shot Wife
A Riverton man who shot his wife after she reportedly startled him will not be prosecuted according to Fremont County authorities.
January 20, 2021
123 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Tuesday; 1,789 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell by nearly 500 on Tuesday as the state Department of Health said it had received reports of more than 600 recoveries.
January 19, 2021
28 New Coronavirus Deaths in Wyoming; 550 COVID Deaths Statewide
Twenty-eight added coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
January 19, 2021
Thousands Across Wyoming Receive COVID Vaccine
Nearly 4,000 Wyomingites have received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine in the first three weeks of it being available in the state.
January 19, 2021
Cheney Slams Newspaper’s “Sexist” Jab at Republican Colleague
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney slammed a newspaper's jab in a since-deleted blog about a fellow Republican congresswoman's lack of children as sexist and despicable.
January 19, 2021
More Contagious COVID Variant Found In Wyoming; Cause for “Serious Concern”
Now that the coronavirus variant has come to Wyoming, some health officials are saying this is more reason than ever to get vaccinated against the virus once the opportunity arises.
January 19, 2021
Carbon County GOP Censures Cheney For Impeachment Vote
The Carbon County Republican Party has voted to formally censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney after she voted to impeach President Donald Trump last week.
January 19, 2021
Wyoming Legislator Calls on GOP Chair Eathorne To Resign After Secession Comments
Wyoming Rep. Landon Brown called on GOP Chair Frank Eathorne to resign for comments on his interest in secession,
January 19, 2021