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Woman Who Slipped On Sidewalk In Wheatland 3 Years Ago Now Suing Family Dollar For Half Million
A Wyoming woman who slipped on an icy sidewalk at the Family Dollar in Wheatland three years ago is now suing the store chain for more than half a million dollars. Â Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2022
CNN Comes To Cheyenne Frontier Days; Attendees Slam Cheney
CNN came to Cheyenne Frontier Days on Sunday to report on U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's re-election bid. The reporter said she could only find two Cheney supporters in the park.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Gordon Appoints Sec Of State Ed Buchanan To Be Judge; Won’t Leave Before Primary
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday appointed Sec of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Judge. However, Buchanan won't take the bench before the primary election.
Jimmy OrrJuly 30, 2022
Hageman Says Cheney A “Globalist” For Vote To Subsidize American-Made Semiconductor Chips
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman called Rep. Liz Cheney a "globalist" for her vote to subsidize American-made semiconductor chips.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
It May Seem Impossible But There’s Even More Road Construction On Wyoming Highways Now
If you are traveling across Wyoming in the next few months, it's not going to be easy. Road construction is everywhere.
July 29, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Won’t Say If They Will Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill
If U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are in favor of a bill that would codify same-sex marriage in America, they aren't telling anyone.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Dogs That Killed Reservation Woman Euthanized; No Criminal Charges For Owner
Both of the dogs responsible for killing a woman on the Wind River Indian Reservation have been euthanized. The owner of the dogs was not charged.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Rammell Continuously Slams, Berates Gordon & Bien During Contentious Gubernatorial Debate
If there was a bull in a china shop on Thursday night at the Wyoming gubernatorial debate in Riverton, his name was Rex Rammell.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Candidate Profile: Incumbent Albert Sommers Faces Two Challenges In House District 20
There are three Republican candidates running in the Aug. 16 primary from HD 20, incumbent State Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, Bill Winney of Bondurant and Michael Schmid of La Barge. Â
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Nethercott, Gray Square Off In Secretary Of State Race
State Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, says the states elections are secure with no major changes needed, while Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, says election fraud has occurred in Wyoming and changes are desperately needed. Â
Leo WolfsonJuly 28, 2022
State Of Wyoming Says Voter ID Lawsuit Lacks Merit, Asks For Dismissal
The State of Wyoming has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit contesting its new voter ID law.Â
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Release Latest Round Of Attack Ads In Wyoming
Mudslinging has moved into full gear in the U.S. House race between Harriet Hageman and Rep. Liz Cheney, with both campaigns releasing a new onslaught of campaign ads this week. Â
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
National Poll: Barrasso, Lummis Are The Two Most Popular Senators In Country
Wyoming is number one in the nation in terms of liking its governor, disliking President Joe Biden, and now approving of its U.S. senators, according to state-by-state surveys conducted by a national research company.
Coy KnobelJuly 27, 2022
Candidate Profile, Teton County House District 23: One Of Wyoming’s Few Blue Districts
In blue Teton County, the candidates in the Democratic primary want less or zero reliance on fossil fuel, want more taxes, and more government involvement.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Lummis Sponsors Legislation Raising Retirement Age of Pilots To Deal With Pilot ShortageÂ
To help deal with pilot shortage which disproportionately affect rural states, Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday sponsored a bill that would increase the mandatory retirement age of pilots from 65 - 67.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022
Hageman Endorsed By Texas Senator Ted Cruz
Wyoming congressional candidate received an endorsement from Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Tuesday. Cruz said Hageman is a "rock-ribbed conservative."
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Try To Pro-Actively Block Biden Executive Order Forgiving Student Loans
With reports of President Biden getting ready to issue an executive order forgiving all student debt, U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis are trying to pro-actively block it with "The Debt Cancellation Accountability Act."
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Opponents Continue Attacks On Hageman’s Water Pipeline Deal
Harriet Hagemans opponents in Wyomings U.S. House race continue to focus criticism on Hagemans involvement in a Flaming Gorge water pipeline project initiated more than a decade ago.  Â
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Court Finds Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Former Lawyers Didn’t Steal Tribal Funds
A jury on Friday ruled that the Northern Arapaho Tribes former lawyers didnt steal tribal funds through improper billing.    Â
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2022
King Of The Governors! National Poll Shows Gordon Tied For Most Popular Governor In Nation
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is popular among Wyoming voters.  In fact, hes tied for being the most popular governor in the nation, according to a recent national poll.
Coy KnobelJuly 25, 2022
Cheney Says She Will Always Choose Protection Of Constitution Over Politics
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday told a CNN audience that she will always choose protecting the Constitution over making politically-driven decisions to help her get re-elected.
Leo WolfsonJuly 25, 2022
Wyoming Schools Aren’t Requiring Clear Backpacks Even As Shootings Increase
Even as school shootings across the country have increased, Wyoming schools have not yet started to require students to carry clear backpacks.
July 25, 2022
Liz Cheney, Bob Budd: Sage Grouse Management Continues To Be Critical For Wyoming’s Future
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Bob Budd write: "If we choose to conserve Sage-Grouse and other species, it is time to re-think how we compensate habitat providers, and how we develop our resources in a responsible manner."
Liz CheneyJuly 25, 2022
Harriet Hageman Lights Up Crowd At “Save Wyoming” Rally In Lander
Out of a list of more than 50 speakers, U. S. Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman drew the loudest ovations during a rally featuring the most conservative members of the Wyoming Republican Party.
Bill SniffinJuly 24, 2022