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Wyoming Political Groups With Opposite Views Spar Over Nearly Identical Names
The conservative Wyoming Family Alliance is accusing the Wyoming Family Alliance For Freedom, a less conservative political advocacy group, of choosing a nearly identical name in an effort to confuse people.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2023
Wyoming Corrections Hasnât Paid For Prisoner Sex Changes, But Will Give Hormones
The Wyoming Department of Corrections told Cowboy State Daily it hasnât paid for any gender-reassignment surgeries for transgender inmates, but has provided hormones.
Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2023
Media Loses Collective Mind Over Alternative Climate Curriculum
When Florida's Dept of Education approved classroom material that teaches a different point of view on global warming, many media organizations branded the curricula as âscience denialâ promoting âfossil fuel propaganda.â
August 09, 2023
Dems Celebrate: Committee Kills Part Of Bill That Would Ban Teaching Sex & Gender Identity To Children
Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, said the committeeâs decision to kill part of a bill that would ban the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity to young children is a win for the people of Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2023
Failed Platte County Jail Generator Leaves Deputies Vulnerable In Power Outage
Platte County has been awarded $150,000 in emergency money to buy a new backup generator for its jail. Without it during an outage, deputies canât use cameras, communicate or control locks on the cell doors.
August 08, 2023
Pro-Lifers Ask Wyoming Supreme Court To Let Them Into Abortion Suit
A pair of Wyoming lawmakers who were denied their requests to intervene in a lawsuit challenging Wyomingâs abortion bans have appealed to the state Supreme Court.
Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2023
Investigation Found Claims Of Discrimination, Hostility Against Crespo Unfounded  Â
An independent investigator couldn't substantiate claims of discrimination and hostility leveled against Laramie County School District No. 1 former Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo, who resigned Friday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2023
Bo Biteman Brings Back Bill To Ban Sex, Gender Education For Children
After an effort failed this past session to ban teaching sexual orientation and gender identity themes to children, Sen. Bo Biteman says heâs bringing his bill back for another run.
Leo WolfsonAugust 07, 2023
Lummis Declares War On Space Junk
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis believes removing space junk will protect orbiting satellites many Wyomingites depend on, like Elon Muskâs Starlink service.
Leo WolfsonAugust 07, 2023
GOP Firebrand Files Complaint Over Dem Transgender Committeewoman
The Wyoming Republican Party will consider a complaint brought by GOP firebrand Joey Correnti over Democrat Artemis Langford, a transgender woman, serving as an Albany County committeewoman.
Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2023
Cheyenne School District Superintendent Out After Highly Charged Meeting
The Laramie County School District 1 board accepted Dr. Margaret Crespo's resignation as superintendent Friday during an emotionally charged special meeting.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2023
Citing Safety, Transgender Tennis Player Withdraws From Wyoming Governorâs Cup
Transgender athlete Brooklyn Ross has dropped out of this weekend's Governorâs Cup tennis tournament in Cheyenne this weekend out of concern for safety and to prevent "a circus" atmosphere at the event.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2023
State Officials Defend Fund Wyoming Governments Have Pulled Nearly $200 Million From
Wyoming Treasurer's Office officials defended an investment fund to the State Loan and Investment Board on Thursday that local governments have pulled nearly $200 million from in the past fiscal year.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2023
After Freedom Caucus Erupts, Wyoming DOC Clarifies On Transgender Inmates
After the Freedom Caucus blasted the Wyoming Department of Corrections over its policy letting a committee place transgender inmates, the state prisons system clarified its statement and said male inmates aren't in contact with female inmates.  Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2023
Wyoming Finalizes Rules Against ESGâs âWoke Clown Showâ In State Business
Wyoming has adopted an official policy meant to push back against the environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement that critics say has undermined Wyoming fossil fuel industries.Â
August 03, 2023
Mormon Church Continues To Fight In Court For Temple In Cody
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has filed a second petition in Park County District Court for a controversial temple it wants to build in Cody.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2023
Cheyenne Tennis President Quits Over Trans Player In Wyoming Governorâs Cup
A 27-year-old Colorado transgender tennis player competing in the womenâs division of this weekendâs Wyoming Governorâs Cup has prompted the resignation of the Cheyenne Tennis Association board president.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2023
Fremont County Library Director Urged Against 'Ultra Conservative' Board Members
In an email chain between members of the Fremont County Library board, members discussed how to keep âultra conservative activist peopleâ off the board.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Outraged Over Trumpâs Jan. 6 Indictment
A new federal indictment against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday over his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has Wyoming Republicans outraged.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2023
Lincoln County Getting Bowled Over With Growth, Demand For Services
Lincoln County is feeling the effects of spillover from Teton County while trying to not to become a place where workers can't afford to live.
August 01, 2023
WYDOT Expects To Be Short 60 - 70 Snowplow Workers Come Winter
After a brutal 2022-23 winter that saw extended road closures across much of Wyoming, WYDOT officials say more of the same is in store with the agency shorthanded 60 - 70 snowplow workers.
Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2023
Local Governments Pull Money From State Investment Fund, Which Is Down 55%
A state-run long-term investment pool is down nearly 55% from a year ago as Wyoming counties and towns pull their money out of fear of larger losses.
Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2023
Thermopolis Teachers Couldn't Find Housing, So Students Are Building It
Itâs hard enough to recruit new teachers to rural Wyoming without having places for them to live. In Thermopolis, students are helping build housing for new teachers.
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2023
Campbell County Library Board Ousts Director After Sex Books Controversy Â
The Campbell County Public Library Board fired its library director of 11 years in a 4-1 vote Friday, after she would not remove sexually graphic books in the libraryâs childrenâs and teenâs sections.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2023