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More Than 50 GOP Officials Support Removing Cheney, Kinzinger From House GOP
More than 50 Republican National Committee members are supporting a proposal to endorse removing U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the House Republican Conference.
February 02, 2022

Cynthia Lummis: Standing Up For The Jim Bridger Power Plant
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "The environmental activists that President Biden hired have put their agenda ahead of science and facts, but I will keep blocking any EPA nominees until the Biden administration comes to the table and works with the State of Wyoming."
Sen. Cynthia LummisFebruary 02, 2022

Dave Simpson: Guns, A Coonskin Cap, And Yodeling
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "You can't help notice that here in Wyoming, where we're probably the least likely to see trouble break out, we're among the best prepared to defend ourselves if trouble DOES break out."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 02, 2022

Defense Secretary Tells Gordon National Guard Members Must Get COVID Vaccine
The Secretary of Defense told Gov. Mark Gordon that despite objections, the Air and Army National Guard members in Wyoming will have to be vaccinated against COVID.
February 02, 2022

Protestors Against Coyote Killing Contest Getting Flipped Off, Told To Move Back to California
Protestors against a coyote-killing contest in Rock Springs are not being warmly received as the group is frequently receiving the middle finger from passersby.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 02, 2022

Casper Health Officer: Wyoming Is “Exploding” With Omicron Cases
The Natrona County health officer said that Wyoming is "exploding" with omicron cases of COVID, and encouraged people to get their booster shots of the vaccine to keep from being infected.
February 01, 2022

566 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 1,060 Recoveries; 5,224 Active
The department received reports of 1,060 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases Tuesday.
February 01, 2022

25 More COVID-Related Deaths Reported By Wyoming Dept of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health on Tuesday announced that another 25 Wyoming residents have died due to complications from the Covid virus bringing the total to 1,650.
February 01, 2022

Laramie County Health Director Says Booster Keeps People Out of Hospital For Covid
Although more people in Cheyenne's hospital are vaccinated for Covid than not vaccinated, the reason is due to not receiving the booster shot said Laramie County's health director.
February 01, 2022

Colorado Live-Streaming Police Patrols; Wyoming Not Likely to Follow
Although it's entertaining viewing, Wyoming will likely not be live-streaming law enforcement patrols like what's happening in Colorado.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 01, 2022

Bouchard’s Campaign Donations Evaporate In Latest Quarter Report
Donations have severely declined for Anthony Bouchard's congressional campaign as he brought in $26,000 in the fourth quarter -- roughly 1/10th of his total in the prior time period.
February 01, 2022

New Documentary Looks At Dark Era Of Wyoming History: Heart Mountain
A dark era of Wyomings history is being brought into the light through the lens of a new documentary "Beyond Heart Mountain" filmed by former Cheyenne resident Alan O'Hashi.
Wendy CorrFebruary 01, 2022

Wyoming Seventh In Fundraising For Cheney; California Leads Followed by Virginia, Florida, New York
California leads in contributions to the Cheney campaign followed by Virginia, Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC. Wyoming comes in 7th.
February 01, 2022

Cocaine, LSD, Meth, Shrooms, Ludes, Other Drugs Seized During Bust On Quaker Avenue
Two Gillette residents were arrested Saturday morning after police allegedly seized a smorgasbord of illegal drugs at a residence on Quacker Avenue.
County 17February 01, 2022

Former Treasurer Charged With Stealing $29k From Gillette Little League
A former treasurer for Gillette Little League has been charged with felony theft for reportedly stealing nearly $29,000 from the sports organization over the course of a year
County 17February 01, 2022

Dennis Sun: It’s Time To Get Out My Crystal Ball And Start Guessing
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "The big question for now is, 'Do I have enough hay to last until green grass?'"
Dennis SunFebruary 01, 2022

Jonathan Lange: Stand With Päivi Räsänen Against Censorship
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: There is legitimate censorship and there is illegitimate censorship. Civil discourse requires that we know the difference."
Jonathan LangeFebruary 01, 2022

Fort Washakie Man Again Faces Charges For Abusive Sexual Contact With Children
A Fort Washakie man is facing life in prison for abusive sexual contact with children, just a month after he was sentenced to six years in prison for similar charges.
February 01, 2022

1,616 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming on Monday; 1,910 Recoveries; 5,509 Active
The state reported 1,616 new laboratory-confirmed and 363 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 5,509 active cases for Monday.
February 01, 2022

Cody Woman Reunited With Cabbage Patch Doll She Lost 37 Years Ago
A Cody woman lost her prized Cabbage Patch doll 37 years ago. Last week, she found him.
Wendy CorrFebruary 01, 2022

Wyo Football School Coach Congratulates Logan Wilson on Super Bowl
Wyo High School football coach Steve Harshman praised his former player Logan Wilson who will be appearing in the Super Bowl on Feb. 13.
January 31, 2022

Cheney: Trump Will Do Jan. 6 All Over Again If Given The Chance
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney took to social media early Monday to criticize former President Donald Trump after he released scathing remarks about former Vice President Mike Pence over the weekend.
January 31, 2022

Douglas High School Goes Virtual Monday After Shooting Threat; Threat Not Meant For Wyoming
Investigators determined Monday that a shooting threat circulating online that was allegedly directed at Douglas High School was not aimed at the Wyoming institution.
January 31, 2022

Your Morning Sunrise: Monday, January 31, 2022
Wyoming photographer Matt Hartsky writes: "Sometime last year, this torn and tattered cowboy hat appeared on an apparently random leaning fence post in the middle of nowhere Wyoming."
January 31, 2022
