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No Fans Allowed at UW Cowboys Games Until at Least Jan. 25
Fans won't be allowed at any University of Wyoming sports events until at least Jan. 25, according to a recent announcement.
January 07, 2021
Wyoming GOP Chair Says DC Rally Was Peaceful
The chairman of Wyomings Republican Party said although he attended a rally in support of President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, he did not see the storming of the Capitol that left four people dead.
January 07, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Sex Assault Conviction Despite Charging Delay
An eight and one-half year delay in the filing of charges against a man convicted of assaulting a woman in Laramie did not deny him his right to due process of law, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
January 07, 2021
Cheney Blames Trump For Mob Attack on Capitol
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney specifically blamed President Donald Trump for inciting the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday that left four people dead and scores more arrested.
January 07, 2021
Sen. Lummis Votes to Oppose Pennsylvania Election Results; Certifies Arizona
Sen. Cynthia Lummis opposed certification of the Pennsylvania results after earlier voting in favor of certifying Arizona's.
January 07, 2021
Jim Hicks: Another Good Reason For Keeping In Touch
When a friend asked him about being excited to see 2020 over and the start of the New Year, he quickly replied . . . at my age any new year is a great accomplishment. Pandemic or not, its a gift to be here.
Jim HicksJanuary 07, 2021
261 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 1,784 Active
With 261 new laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in Wyoming on Wednesday, the number of active cases in the state grew by 242
January 07, 2021
Statement By President George W. Bush On Insurrection At The Capitol
Former President George W. Bush on Wednesday said: "This is a sickening and heartbreaking sight. This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic not our democratic republic."
January 06, 2021
Cheney on Capitol Attack: “It Is a Dangerous Moment For Our Country”
Rep. Liz Cheney said the attack on the Capitol was a result of President Trump's insistence that he won the election.
January 06, 2021
Capitol Invasion Dishonors American Legacy, Gordon Says
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by people unhappy with the outcome of Novembers presidential election dishonors the legacy of America, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
January 06, 2021
Wyoming Democratic Party Condemns Attack on U.S. Capitol, Criticizes Lummis
The Wyoming Democratic Party has come forward and condemned the attack on the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday while also criticizing the state's newest senator.
January 06, 2021
Barrasso Calls For End to Storming Of U.S. Capitol
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso joined Wyoming colleague U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday in criticizing the crowds who invaded the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress prepared to certify the results of Electoral College votes from Novembers election.
January 06, 2021
Trump Attacks Cheney, “Weak Congresspeople” During Wednesday Rally
President Donald Trump didn't have kind words for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney during a rally appearance on Wednesday morning.
January 06, 2021
Lummis Calls Storm on Capitol “Attack on Democracy”
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis confirmed her safety while also condemning the protestors who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a short tweet.
January 06, 2021
Barrasso Votes to Certify Electoral College Decision
While expressing disappointment with the outcome of Novembers presidential election, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso voted Wednesday to certify the results of the Electoral College vote that put former Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.
January 06, 2021
Police: Driver Claimed He Choked on Candy Bar Before Crash, Was Likely Asleep
A truck driver claimed he choked on a candy bar before crashing his semi earlier this week, but police think he was likely asleep at the wheel.
January 06, 2021
Cheney: “I Will Always Protect and Defend Our Second Amendment Rights”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney trumpeted her support for the Second Amendment's right for Americans to bear arms this week as she co-sponsored legislation that would expand the rights of people with concealed weapons permits.
January 06, 2021
Dave Simpson: One Last-Gasp Effort To Get Answers
Weekly columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I'm glad our new U.S. Senator, Cynthia Lummis, won't be going along to get along when the Electoral College vote arrives this week in the Senate."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 06, 2021
Gillette Man To Face 31 Felony Counts Of Aggravated Child Abuse
A Gillette man has been charged with 31 counts of felony aggravated child abuse for allegedly injuring a 3-month-old infant to the point that he was hospitalized with broken bones.
County 17January 06, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Here’s How Good It Feels To Get The COVID-19 Shot
By some kind of stroke of luck and good timing, my wife Nancy and I received our COVID-19 vaccinations today (Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021). We got the Pfizer shot, administered by the nice folks at the Lander Medical Clinic.
Bill SniffinJanuary 06, 2021
Wyoming Sees 212 New Confirmed COVID Cases, Active Cases Up By 153
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased again Tuesday as the state reported more than 200 new confirmed cases.
January 05, 2021
26 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll to 464
Twenty-six more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
January 05, 2021
Game and Fish: Grizzly 399, Cubs Likely Back In Their Den
Grizzly 399 and her four cubs are likely back in their den after being spotted on New Year's Day, a Wyoming Game and Fish spokesman said Tuesday.
January 05, 2021
Wyoming Republican Party Urges Delegation to Contest Electoral Vote
The Wyoming Republican Party and many Republican legislators from the state have sent a letter to the Congressional delegates, urging them to contest the Electoral College's vote.
January 05, 2021