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Laramie Regional Airport Digs Out From ‘Unbelievable’ 45 FAA Violations

Although Laramie Regional Airport Director Amy Terrell painted a rosy picture of the state of her airport to Albany County commissioners, some local pilots say there are still serious problems.

Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2023

U.S. House Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, said if a vote to impeach Joe Biden makes it to the House floor, she's a "yes" vote.

Hageman Says She Would Vote To Impeach Biden

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, told Cowboy State Daily that she supports Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s latest effort to impeach President Joe Biden.

Leo WolfsonJune 22, 2023

Sarah Reilley reads her own survey results to the Fremont County School District board Tuesday in defense of "Let's Talk About It," a controversial book in the Lander Valley High School library.

Lander School Board Adopts Tougher Policy On Sexually Graphic Books

A controversy over “Let’s Talk About It,” a book in the Lander Valley High School library, prompted the local school board Tuesday to approve a tougher policy for weeding out inappropriate books.

Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2023

Affordable housing is a problem in communities all over Wyoming, including Laramie near the University of Wyoming campus. A Harvard researcher this week told state lawmakers housing is over regulated and the state should urbanize to ease its housing crunch.

Harvard Researcher Says Deregulating Wyoming Could Solve State’s Housing Crisis

A researcher with the Harvard Growth Lab told a state legislative task force Monday that to solve its housing crisis, Wyoming needs to deregulate, urbanize and grow cities like Casper and Cheyenne to more than 100,000 people.

Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2023

Todd Schmidt covers the name of a transgender sorority member on a sign on his table in the UW Student Union in December.

University Of Wyoming Free Speech Task Force Doesn’t Consider Church Elder’s Ban From Campus

A University of Wyoming free speech task force didn’t consider the case of a Laramie church elder who was publicly banned from the student union in making recommendations on how to improve free speech at UW.

Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2023

Cody Mormon Temple Gets OK, But Not The Enormous 77-Foot Steeple

Although the town of Cody approved a new Latter-day Saints temple Thursday, it tabled the decision on whether to allow a towering 77-foot steeple to go with it. The city planner argued it wouldn't violate the town's 30-foot height limit because the 8-story steeple shouldn't count.

Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2023

Coal, Oil And Gas Rebound Push Campbell County Assessed Valuation To $5.7 Billion

Strong performances in Campbell County’s mineral extraction industries increased the county’s assessed valuation to $5.7 billion, the highest since it posted a record $6.2 billion valuation in 2015.

Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2023

John St. Clair, left, chairman of the Eastern Shoshone Business Council, calls Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding ICWA a victory. Justice Clarence Thomas, right, was one of two dissenters to vote against upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Wyoming Tribes Rejoice Over Indian Child Custody Ruling, But Justice Thomas Invites Challenges

While both of Wyoming's Indian tribes are rejoicing over the Indian Child Welfare Act surviving its U.S. Supreme Court Challenge, a dissenting justice practically invites future challenges to the act.

Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2023

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Parent Locked Out Of 12-Year-Old’s Health Records By Casper’s Banner Health

A parent shared a screenshot this week of a Banner Health note that said access to her 12-year-old's account has been revoked because the child is now between the ages of 12 and 17.

Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2023

Wyoming Lawmaker Calls For Boycott Of Businesses That Sponsored Casper Pride Fest

Wyoming Republican state Rep. Jeanette Ward is vowing not to support businesses that sponsored Casper’s Pride Fest celebration last weekend.

Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2023

State Sens. Affie Ellis, left, and Cale Case.

Wyoming Indian Custody Task Force Chairs To Continue Work Despite High Court Ruling

State Sens. Cale Case and and Affie Ellis disagree on whether a Wyoming task force built to preserve the federal Indian Child Welfare Act on a state level has any purpose now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the federal law.

Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2023

In a 7-2 decision Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act.

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Congress’ Authority To Keep Indian Children Out Of Non-Native Homes

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act on Thursday, a 45-year-old federal law designed to keep American Indian families together by keeping Indian foster and adoptive children out of non-native homes.

Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2023

Former President Donald Trump arrives in Miami on Tuesday to be arraigned on a 37-count federal indictment.

Here's Which Elected Officials In Wyoming Spoke Out On Trump Indictment

While Wyoming’s congressional delegation all spoke out about the indictment of former President Trump, only one statewide official said anything about it.

Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2023

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm (left) and Rep. Harriet Hageman (right)

U.S. House Passes Two Bills Blocking Biden Administration From Banning Gas Stoves

More than two dozen Democrats joined Republicans to pass legislation blocking the Biden administration from banning or infringing upon the use of gas stoves in the U.S.

Jimmy OrrJune 14, 2023

State Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, left, and Rep. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne.

DOJ Investigation Of Susan Gore: Politically Motivated Attack Or Legit Case?

State Sen. Anthony Bouchard believes the Department of Justice’s investigation of Wyoming’s Susan Gore is politically motivated, while Rep. Karlee Provenza said its investigation into spying and campaign donations is justified.

Leo WolfsonJune 14, 2023

An artist's rendering of what the proposed Cody Wyoming Temple would look like.

77-Foot Steeple For Mormon Temple In Cody Not Part Of Roof, Doesn’t Violate 30-Foot Limit, City Planner Says

Cody City Planner Todd Stowell says a proposed Mormon temple wouldn't violate the town's 30-foot height limit because the 77-foot steeple doesn't count.

Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2023

People rally for and against abortion outside the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne.

Trial On Whether Abortion Is A Wyoming Right Set For Next Spring

Abortion could remain legal in Wyoming for another 10 months at least, as a state district court has scheduled a trial on the matter for next April.

Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2023

Water Main Bursts in Rawlins But No Water Restrictions Issued Because Of Huge Snowpack

Even though a water main burst in Rawlins over the weekend, water restrictions have been eased in the town because of a historic winter snowfall which left a huge snowpack in Wyoming’s Snowy Range.

Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2023

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction speaks in Denver during the 2023 Western Conservative Summit.

Degenfelder Vows To Continue Fight Against ‘Educational Establishment’ At Conservative Summit

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder told a crowd at Saturday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver that she’ll continue to fight “the left” and its push of a woke “educational establishment.”

Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2023

Canadian Conservatives Have Had Enough: Alberta To Vote On Becoming 51st US State

Disgruntled Canadians cite government overreach on gun control and personal freedoms, high taxes and authoritarian control of Alberta’s abundant natural resources as reasons they want to secede and join the U.S.

June 10, 2023

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Western Conservatives Say New Trump Charges Are Politically Motivated

Although attendees of Friday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver say new indictments against former President Donald Trump are politically motivated, many said they still aren’t sure which Republican they will back for president in 2024.

Leo WolfsonJune 09, 2023

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, resonated with the crowd at Friday's Western Conservative Summit in Denver, saying actors like Kevin Costner need to say in their lane politically.

Hageman Mocks ‘Yellowstone’ Actor Kevin Costner: He Backed The 'Wrong Horse' In Cheney

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman headlined Friday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver, saying Hollywood should stay out of politics and Kevin Costner backed the 'wrong horse' when he endorsed Liz Cheney.