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Crossover Voting Did Not Have Big Impact On Wyoming’s U.S. House Primary Race
Crossover voting did not have as large of an effect as some members of the Republican Party feared and predicted for Tuesdays U.S. House primary race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2022
Shooting The Breeze With Rod Miller & Cat Urbigkit: Post-Election Punditry
In discussing the Wyoming Republican primary, columnists Rod Miller & Cat Urbigkit say there wasn't a "Red Tsunami," Wyoming's GOP has a far larger tent that Frank Eathorne would prefer, and how the Dorr brothers had an awful election night.
Rod MillerAugust 17, 2022
Mustangs vs. Muleys: Wild Horses Out-Competing Mule Deer For Food, Water
Mustangs, or wild horses -- which some people consider to be feral animals could be hurting mule deer herds in parts of Wyoming, as they compete with the deer for food and water.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2022
Red Wave Targets Incumbent Legislators In Wyoming Primary — Many Get Capsized
Many incumbent Wyoming legislators had a target on their back in this years primary election, advancing to the general election, in some cases, only by the skin of their teeth, if at all.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
13 Votes Separate Candidates In Eastern Wyoming Race; Only Election To Get Recount
One legislative race from the 2022 Wyoming primary will be headed for a recount. Only 13 votes separate State Rep JD Williams and challenger Allen Slagle in House District 2.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
No Albino Moose Lately In Wyoming But There Has Been An Albino Catfish And Albino Antelope
Because they are so rare, wild albino animals cause a stir when theyre spotted. A video of an albino Moose in Sweden has gone viral and viewed millions of times. In recent years, an albino antelope and an albino catfish were found in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2022
Wyoming Hunting Forecast: Elk Exceptional This Fall; Deer, Antelope Should Be Good Too
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department released its annual hunting forecast and elk is at the top of the list for good hunting followed by deer and antelope.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2022
Incumbent Sandy Newsome Hangs On To Beat Nina Webber In House District 24
Incumbent Sandy Newsome had to wait late into the evening until the votes showed she beat challenger Nina Webber by less than 100 votes.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Degenfelder Only Candidate To Beat Trump Endorsee; Moves On To Superintendent Race In General
Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Megan Degenfelder was the only Wyoming candidate to defeat an opponent who had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022
Dan Laursen To Jump From House To Senate With Big Win In Senate District 19
Rep. Dan Laursen will successfully jump from the House of Representatives to the State Senate after a victory over incumbent R.J. Kost and former legislator Ray Peterson.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Another Incumbent Loses: Shelly Duncan Beaten By Lingle’s Scott Smith In Goshen County.
Lingle man Scott Smith defeated incumbent Rep. Shelley Duncan on Tuesday in the Republican Primary for the state House district representing Goshen County.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022
Wyoming Public Radio’s Bob Beck To Retire After 34 Years
For 34 years, listeners of Wyoming Public Radio have listened to the voice of Bob Beck. The popular news director is hanging up his microphone and moving to the Syracuse-area (a place even snowier than Laramie) to retire.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Sen. Ogden Driskill Survives GOP Primary Election, Edging Past Two Foes
Senate Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, won the Republican primary in Senate District 1 on Tuesday night. Driskill will likely be the next senate president but is taking nothing for granted.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2022
Longmire Days Begins On Thursday: What To Know Before You Go!
Excitement is building in Buffalo, as townspeople gear up for an influx of fans from all over the world for "Longmire Days" which begins on Thursday.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Degenfelder Beats Schroeder In Republican Superintendent Race
Megan Degenfelder has won the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction, taking down incumbent Brian Schroeder.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2022
Incumbent Sen. Cale Case Wins Squeaker In Wyoming Republican Primary
In a squeaker, incumbent state Sen. Cale Case won the Republican Primary Election for his Lander district.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022
Conservative Non-Tribal Member Wins Republican Nomination For The Reservation
Self-described conservative candidate Sarah Penn has won the Republican nomination for House District 33, centering on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022
Incumbent Albert Sommers Wins Republican Primary With Big Margin In Sublette County
Wyoming House Majority Floor Leader Albert Sommers has won the Republican nomination for his district in and surrounding Pinedale.
Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.25 per gallon.
August 17, 2022
Chuck Gray Defeats Tara Nethercott In Wyo Secretary Of State Primary
This race garnered some of the most attention in Wyoming leading up to primary election day, with mudslinging occurring between both candidates.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Night Of The Upsets: Many Wyoming Incumbents Fall To Challengers
A number of incumbent Wyoming legislators have lost their seats in the primary elections on Tuesday night, while a few have held on.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Cheney Concedes To Hageman: “This Is Not A Game”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has conceded defeat to her opponent Harriet Hageman in the 2022 Wyoming Republican primary on Tuesday night.
August 17, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Declares Hageman As Winner Of Republican House Race
Harriet Hageman will be heading to the November general election as Wyoming's Republican nominee for U.S. House of Representatives.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Declares Mark Gordon Winner Of Republican Gov Primary
Gov. Mark Gordon has won the Republican nomination for reelection in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022