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342 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Monday; 2,278 Active
An increase in the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases pushed the number of active cases in the state up by more than 250 on Monday.
January 19, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Liz Cheney Puts Trump In Her Rear-View Mirror
Bill Sniffin writes: "Cheneys actions sure looked like she really was trying to put President Donald J. Trump in her rearview mirror. But to thousands of Cowboy State voters, it looked like she was also putting Wyoming in her rearview mirror."
Bill SniffinJanuary 18, 2021
Matt Micheli: Protect Democracy By Truth
Columnist Matt Micheli writes: "So, where do we go from here? For Republicans, first we have to admit Trump lost. Second, if you are trying to blame antifa or downplay what just happened, just stop. Protect democracy by truth."
January 18, 2021
209 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 2,021 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming continued to yo-yo on Sunday, climbing by more than 200, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
January 17, 2021
Wyoming Sees 145 New Confirmed COVID Cases, Active Cases Below 2,000
Thanks to 375 new reports of recoveries from the coronavirus, the number of active cases in the state fell back below 2,000 on Friday.
January 16, 2021
Barrasso, Lummis Call For Stopping Loans to Planned Parenthood
A number of Republican senators, including U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, have called on the Federal Small Business Association to stop giving loans to Planned Parenthood.
January 15, 2021
Wyoming Loses 14,400 Energy Jobs In November Compared To 2019
After being hit by both a downturn in the energy industry and economic restrictions imposed by the coronavirus, Wyoming lost 14,400 jobs in November compared to one year ago, according to state figures.
January 15, 2021
Wyoming COVID Hospitalizations Dip Below 90
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Wyoming have dipped to fewer than 90 people across the state this week.
January 15, 2021
Wyoming Gun Owners Criticize Cheney, Barrasso Over Trump Impeachment
The Wyoming Gun Owners Association has joined the chorus of organizations criticizing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her vote this week to impeach President Donald Trump this week.
January 15, 2021
People Want to Sleep in Giant Potato, Heart Mountain Cabin
People will apparently spend money to sleep outside, so we shouldn't be shocked that they're willing to pay to sleep in a potato.
January 15, 2021
Cheyenne’s Hitching Post Inn Is On Fire — Again
The former hub of Wyomings off-hours legislative activity Cheyennes Hitching Post is on fire again.
January 15, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Is It Time for Barrasso & Cheney to Leave Congress?
"Both Senator Barrasso and Representative Cheney need to make a decision: either step down so they can be replaced by someone who represents the values of Wyomingites or walk across the aisle to the Democrats where their decisions will make sense."
January 15, 2021
More Than 100 Wyoming National Guardsmen to Help With Biden Inauguration
More than 100 Wyoming National Guard Soldiers and airmen have volunteered to support crowd control, communications and logistics during the 59th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
January 15, 2021
345 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Thursday; 2,052 Active
An increase of more than 300 in new confirmed coronavirus cases pushed the states number of active cases back up over 2,000, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures.
January 14, 2021
Sen. Lummis Calls For Healing, Smooth Transition of Power
Despite political divisions seen in the wake of last week's storming of the U.S. Capitol, members of Congress need to work together to ensure a peaceful transition of power, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said Thursday.
January 14, 2021
Bill Would Boost Cigarette Taxes By 24 Cents A Pack In Wyoming
Wyomings Legislature is set to review an increase in tobacco taxes that would add 24 cents to the cost of a pack of cigarettes if approved.
January 14, 2021
Southeast Wyoming Sees 18 Blow-Overs During Wednesday Windstorm
The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the southeastern portion of the state saw at least 18 vehicle blow-overs during the wicked Wednesday windstorm that swept across the state.
January 14, 2021
UW Prepares For Spring Semester In Midst of COVID
With the start of the spring semester just one week away, University of Wyoming students returning to campus are reminded that a limited contact period begins Thursday and extends through Jan. 31.
January 14, 2021
Wyoming Republican Party Condemns Liz Cheney’s Impeachment Vote
The Wyoming Republican Party on Wednesday condemned Rep. Cheney's vote to impeach President Trump.
January 14, 2021
Liz Cheney: Impeachment Vote Was Of Conscience, Not Politics
Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Wednesday said her vote to impeach President Trump had nothing to do with politics and everything to do with her conscience.
January 14, 2021
Rod Miller: DC Riots, American Crisis Number _________
Columnist Rod Miller writes: I want to be among the first to say how much I admire and respect Liz Cheney's stance in this, the most important issue to come before her during her tenure in the House."
Rod MillerJanuary 14, 2021
Kip Crofts: Thinking About DC Riot: ‘Sometimes I Am Glad That I Am Old’
Guest columnist Kip Crofts writes: "I know there are people of both political persuasions who try to make some distinction between these lynch mobs, saying that riots in the interest of racial justice are acceptable while those in defense of Donald Trump and his minions are not. But I reject that distinction."
C.A. “Kip” CroftsJanuary 14, 2021
Ray Hunkins: Trump Has Handed His Political Adversaries A Gift
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Trump handed his political adversaries a gift. His supporters, as Attorney General Barr recently noted, were recipients of a betrayal. The election grievances were lost in the melee."
Ray HunkinsJanuary 14, 2021
167 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 2,327 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell back under 2,000 on Wednesday as the reported recoveries from the illness caught up with a spike in confirmed cases caused by a reporting error.
January 14, 2021