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Gordon, Rammell Trade Barbs At Gubernatorial Forum In Casper
A Republican gubernatorial candidate forum featuring Gov. Mark Gordon, Rex Rammell and Brent Bien brought some division in Casper Wednesday night over Gordons handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leo WolfsonJuly 23, 2022
University Of Wyoming Requested 33 Of Former Professorâs Papers Be Retracted
A day after the University of Wyoming confirmed that it investigated one of its former professors' work for "data irregularities," a UW spokesman said top university officials requested 33 of the professor's papers be retracted.
July 22, 2022
Wyoming Delegation Blasts Bidenâs Likely Climate Emergency Executive Order
All three members of Wyoming's congressional delegation blasted President Biden for his likely executive action on the climate which could raise gas prices even higher and make the U.S. more dependent on foreign energy.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Cheney Chairs Last Jan 6 Committee Hearing Of Summer; âTrump Refused To Defend Our Nationâ
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney chaired the final Jan. 6 Committee hearing of the summer on Thursday night. In her remarks, she said "Trump refused to defend our nation and our Constitution."
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Hageman Protests Cheney/Bouchard Claim That She Bargained Away Wyoming Water To Colorado
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman claims she never was hired to "bargain away Wyoming's water" as opponents U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Anthony Bouchard are claiming.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Former University Of Wyoming Professorâs Papers Retracted For âData Irregularitiesâ
A former University of Wyoming professor's publications are being investigated for "data irregularities" and some are being retracted, according to UW officials.
July 21, 2022
Booze On Demand: Alcohol Delivery Companies See Growth In Wyoming
As companies such as DoorDash and Uber Eats continue to grow in popularity in Wyoming, a new business model has taken off: alcohol deliveries.
July 21, 2022
Park County Voting Machines Pass Test, Skeptics Remain Unconvinced
Although everyone in attendance agreed that the election equipment performed without issue on Thursday. morning, Park County residents who observed the test remain unconvinced about election integrity and want paper ballots.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
Majority Floor Leaderâs Political Signs Defaced; Spray-Painted Red âRINOâ
In yet another sign that political discourse in Wyoming has devolved to name-calling, personal attacks, and now vandalism, dozens of signs promoting House Majority Leader Albert Sommers' re-election were defaced on Wednesday night.
Jimmy OrrJuly 21, 2022
Uinta County Judge Rules Political Party Bylaws Take Precedence Over Wyo State Laws
Judge Joseph Bluemel dismissed a lawsuit against the Uinta County Republican Party and its leadership last Thursday, deciding the county partys rules allow its leadership to decide who can vote for future county party leaders.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
Itâs About Time! Beartooth Highway To Finally Open On Friday
After a late spring storm delayed its opening in May and the Yellowstone flood damaged the roadway in June, the Beartooth Highway is set to finally open on Friday, July 22.
Wendy CorrJuly 21, 2022
Hageman Blasts Cheney For Not Voting On Abortion Legislation
Challenger Harriet Hageman blasted U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for not voting on two abortion bills last week. "I believe it was reprehensible that Wyomings lone representative was nowhere to be found when that vote was taken, Hageman said.
Leo WolfsonJuly 20, 2022
Cheney Votes For Same-Sex Marriage Bill; Hageman Dodges Question Again
While U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney cast a vote on Tuesday supporting same-sex marriage in the United States, challenger Harriet Hageman refused to say what her position is on gay marriage.
Leo WolfsonJuly 20, 2022
Poll: Bidenâs Job Approval Rating Lower In Wyoming Than Anywhere Else
President Joe Biden is more unpopular in Wyoming than he is in any other state with a whopping 76% of voters disapproving of his job performance.
Coy KnobelJuly 19, 2022
Cheney Beats Hageman For Out-Of-State $$, Hageman Beats Cheney In State $$, Bouchard Trails
FEC reports show Hageman is dominating Cheney when it comes to funding from in-state donors while Cheney is doing the same with out-of-state donors. Anthony Bouchard's fundraising efforts have all but dried up.
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Twitterâs Popular, And Partisan, RoomRater Bashes Hageman, Praises Cheney
The partisan Twitter account that reviews people's videoconferencing set-ups for TV appearances not surprisingly rated Harriet Hageman a "zero out of 10" and Liz Cheney an "8 out of 10."
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Wyoming Caucus Leader Says 3 Reps Running For Senate Are âAbandoningâ Conservative Cause
Rep. John Bear said the decision made by three House Republicans to run for the state Senate is an act of "abandonment" of the Freedom Caucus.
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2022
Woman Who Killed Pinedale Man In Drunk Head-On Collision Gets Sentence Overturned By Supreme Court
A Wyoming woman who was convicted of vehicular homicide after colliding head-on with a Pinedale man while driving under the influence on New Year's Day in 2021 had her sentence overturned by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday.
July 18, 2022
USDA Weakens Federal Gender Identity Mandate; Schroeder Skeptical
The USDA appears to be backing away from its earlier federal mandate which would have instituted sweeping gender-identity policies in public schools nationwide. Superintendent Brian Schroeder said it's because of the national outcry.
Clair McFarlandJuly 18, 2022
Trumpâs PAC Gives $500,000 To Help Harriet Hageman Get Elected In Wyoming U.S. House Race
Federal election filings show former President Donald Trump's PAC has given $500,000 to help Harriet Hageman in her bid to oust U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Jimmy OrrJuly 16, 2022
Republicans Out Of Freedom Caucus; Other Wyoming GOP Trade Barbs Over Gun Bills
Just because this year's legislative session is over doesn't mean the hard feelings have subsided. Some GOP representatives have been kicked out of the House Freedom Caucus while two other lawmakers are trading barbs and challenging each other to debate gun bills.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Northern Arapaho Tribeâs Top Governing Official Endorses Liz Cheney
Jordan Dresser, the Northern Arapaho Tribes top governing official on Thursday endorsed Rep. Liz Cheney but he'll have to change his voter status in order to vote.
Clair McFarlandJuly 15, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Campaigns Rake In Millions, Set Wyoming Election Records
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and challenger Harriet Hageman continue to set fundraising records this year. Cheney brought in nearly $3 million this quarter while Hageman raised $1.8 million.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Wyoming Moves Closer To Approving New Charter Schools Focused On Classical Education
Wyomings top elected officials approved a change Wednesday to the rules of a state board that could soon allow the creation of two new Wyoming charter schools focused on classical education. Â
Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2022