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Bar Nunn Mayor Says ‘Sleazy’ For Rasner Lawsuit To Be Served At Council Meeting
Bar Nunn’s mayor said it was “sleazy” that a Reid Rasner defamation lawsuit was served against a councilman during a public meeting Tuesday. “That’s probably the lowest thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2026
Why Didn't The Legislature Ask Wyoming Voters To Decide If Abortion Is Health Care?
Some lawmakers say the Legislature didn't ask voters to settle whether abortion is health care because they fear the pro-abortion lobby will flood Wyoming with out-of-state money to block a pro-life vote and cement the right to abortion.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2026
Powell Family Pleads With City Council To Allow Them To Keep Their Four Dogs
A family who moved to Powell in 2025 with their four dogs are pleading to the city council to reconsider an ordinance that allows only two pets per residence. They vow not to take two of them to the shelter because "that's a terrible life for dogs."
Kate MeadowsMarch 19, 2026
Chair Of The Wyoming Freedom Caucus Runs For Secretary of State
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams has entered the race for Wyoming Secretary of State. She supports Chuck Gray’s conservative platform but said she'll collaborate well with clerks. Robert Short also vies for the GOP nomination, and Bryan McCarty's running as a Democrat.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2026
Battle For Biteman's Seat: House Rep. Ken Pendergraft Vies To Move Over To Senate
Rep. Ken Pendergraft, a member of the Freedom Caucus who wants to defund the Wyoming Business Council, is running for an open Senate seat in Sheridan County. He faces a Wyoming business owner who says “burning it down” isn’t the answer.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
U.S. House Candidate Reid Rasner Sues Three More People For Defamation
U.S. House candidate and Casper businessman Reid Rasner has sued three more people for defamation. One of the persons said she's not afraid of him and "bring it on." Rasner says the three Natrona County residents have made salacious claims about him.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Hageman Announces $100 Million To Fix Collapsed Goshen County Irrigation Tunnel
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman announced a $100 million federal appropriation to rebuild a collapsed Goshen County irrigation tunnel that feeds Wyoming and Nebraska farmers. Securing the money “was a huge priority,” she said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
As 2026 Election Heats Up, Wyoming Political Candidates Stockpiling Endorsements
A flood of political endorsements for some Wyoming statewide candidates is surging now that the Legislature has adjourned. Megan Degenfelder and Chuck Gray appear to be the most active in pursuing this strategy.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Three Dead, Multiple Citations Issued From Blowovers, Pileups on Wyoming's Highways
The Wyoming Highway Patrol confirmed one person died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 near Laramie and someone died near Rock Springs on Sunday. Another died near Lander on Thursday. Of the 33 blowovers in just one day, 22 drivers were issued citations.
Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2026
Prosecutor Says Deputy Handcuffed Allemand For Safety, Not To Interrogate Him
The prosecutor charging Rep. Bill Allemand on drunk driving allegations says he was handcuffed during his Buffalo traffic stop for safety reasons, not as part of an illegal interrogation. He made a "reckless movement" near a gun, the prosecutor wrote.
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2026
Will New Wyoming Law End Poker Games Like The One At Yo’s Poker Palace?
A new law aimed at shutting down illegal gambling halls in Wyoming bars rewrites the rules for every friendly poker game in the state. In Alpine, Yo’s Poker Palace continues to insist it's running a friendly — and legal — game.
David MadisonMarch 16, 2026
Reps. Hageman, Jim Jordan Say Congress Divided Along ‘Common-Sense’ Line
The political divide in Congress falls along a line of “common sense,” Republican U.S. Reps. Harriet Hageman and Jim Jordan said during a Monday virtual town hall. They also said that sanctuary cities and payouts for college athletes need regulation.
Greg JohnsonMarch 16, 2026
Crook County Showdown: Neiman To Challenge Driskill In Heavyweight Senate Race
House Speaker Chip Neiman has announced he's running for Sen. Ogden Driskill's senate seat. Driskill wasn't going to run again but changed his mind. He says voters told him they don't want to see "the Freedom Caucus move to the Senate.”
Clair McFarlandMarch 13, 2026
Controversial Three-Quarter Percent Sales Tax Could Head To Fremont County Voters
A proposed three-quarter percent sales tax to cover ambulance services, public transportation and commercial air in Fremont County could land on the August primary ballot after Fremont County Commissioners narrowly passed a resolution in a 3-2 vote.
Kate MeadowsMarch 12, 2026
Wyoming State Senate President Bo Biteman Announces Candidacy For U.S. House
Wyoming state Senate President Bo Biteman announced Thursday he's running for the state's lone U.S. House seat. He described himself as a “constitutional conservative,” adding "I can’t be bought… I can’t be controlled. I’m my own man.”
Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2026
20-Vehicle Pileup Between Laramie And Sinclair On I-80 Sends Two To Hospital
A 20-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Sinclair during a blizzard Wednesday sent two people to hospitals and shut down the highway in both directions. Officials blame ice, high winds, and drivers unprepared for winter’s sudden return.
Kate MeadowsMarch 11, 2026
No Legislative Misconduct Found Against Dems Who Aired 'CheckGate’ Scandal
Wyoming House leaders on Wednesday dismissed ethics complaints against Democratic Reps. Mike Yin and Karlee Provenza over the “CheckGate” scandal. House Speaker Pro Tem Jeremy Haroldson said they didn't break any rules, but their actions caused fallout.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026
Senate 9 Votes Short Of Reversing Gordon’s Second Amendment Protection Act Veto
The Wyoming Senate tried and failed by nine votes Wednesday to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill called the “Second Amendment Protection Act.” Sheriffs for all 23 Wyoming counties opposed the bill, calling it messy and overreaching.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026
House Tries, Fails To Override Gordon Veto: Governments Can Still Deduct Union Dues
Despite a gentle insistence by the bill’s sponsor that real, local people see its value, the Wyoming House on Wednesday failed to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill that sought to ban government entities from collecting union dues.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026
Pro-Choicers Want Retired Judge To Hear Case Against 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban
The pro-choice coalition that has sued to block every abortion restriction Wyoming has passed since 2022 is challenging the state’s “Heartbeat” act. It filed Tuesday for a retired judge who has already blocked two abortion restrictions to hear the case.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026
Cheyenne City Council Postpones Final Vote On Annexation Of Farm For 8 Months
Cheyenne City Council voted Monday to delay a final decision on forcibly annexing a farm that sells fresh, local produce for eight months after hours of testimony from concerned residents.
Kate MeadowsMarch 10, 2026
Governments Can Keep Collecting Union Dues After Gordon Vetoes Ban
Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have barred Wyoming agencies from deducting union and political dues from paychecks. He said he’s frustrated with “the increasing trend of out-of-state interests influencing legislation.”
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026
School District 'Aware' Of Video Showing Cheyenne Teacher Begging Student
Laramie County School District 1 says it’s “aware” of a video showing a Cheyenne junior high teacher on his knees begging a student, telling her that, “I did something very wrong.” One parent told Cowboy State Daily it is "creepy" and "it pissed me off."
Greg JohnsonMarch 10, 2026
WYDOT Announces Retirement Of Wyoming Highway Patrol Chief
The Wyoming Dept of Transportation on Tuesday announced the Wyoming Highway Patrol’s administrator is retiring. Col. Tim Cameron said he was planning on retiring, and his exit isn't due to overtime and staffing controversies in the agency.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026