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USDA Repeats Demand For Biden Administration Gender Ideology Policies

In the face of resistance from more than half the states in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday restated its demand for public schools to adopt policies friendly to new Biden administration created federal gender ideology.

Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2022

Public And Media Banned From U.S. House Debate Due To “Safety Concerns”

In light of the announcement that the public and media would be banned from the upcoming U.S. House debate, the Hageman campaign said they would prefer the debate "be more open but these were the rules presented to us."

Jimmy OrrJune 24, 2022

Cheney Votes For Gun Control Bill; Gets Immediately Blasted By Hageman

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted to support the most significant gun control bill in decades on Friday morning. She said she was proud to support the legislation stating that it did not infringe on 2nd Amendment rights.

Leo WolfsonJune 24, 2022

Cheney Explains To Democrats How To Switch Parties In Campaign Literature

In campaign literature being sent around the state, Liz Cheney is instructing Wyoming Democrats how they can change their party registration to vote for her.

Leo WolfsonJune 24, 2022

Judge Rules It’s OK For Weston County Commissioner To Keep Seat Despite Not Living in County

A state district judge ruled that it was OK for a Weston County Commissioner to keep his seat while not living in the county.

Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2022

Joining Gordon, Wyoming’s Delegation Blasts ‘Secretive’ BLM Land Deal

Wyoming's congressional delegation released a letter on Thursday blasting the BLM for a "secretive" land deal made to purchase thousands of acres of land in Natrona and Carbon counties.

June 23, 2022

House District 33: Three Republicans Battle For Shot At Seat In Formerly Democratic District

House District 33 is Wyomings only American-Indian district. Up until recently, it was a Democratic district. Whoever wins the primary will take on incumbent Rep. Andi LeBeau.

Clair McFarlandJune 23, 2022

House District 13: Albany County GOP Candidate Anti-Trump, Supports Gun Control, Pro-Weed

Albany County is one of the few places in Wyoming where one can find a Republican legislative candidate who supports some gun control, opposes former President Donald Trump and supports full legalization of marijuana.

Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2022

Superintendent Says Wyo Has Cash For Lunches, Can Ignore Fed Gender Mandate, Gov Urges Caution

While Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder says Wyoming has the money and doesn't need to comply with a federal mandate espousing gender ideology, Gov Mark Gordon is urging caution and said the issue should be studied.

Clair McFarlandJune 22, 2022

Wyoming High Schools Move Toward Replacing Grass With Artificial Turf

The Cody High School football field is replacing its artificial turf this summer at a cost of $550,000. A little more than 1/3rd of public school football fields in Wyoming are artificial turf.

Wendy CorrJune 22, 2022

Laura Ingraham To Feature Dubois’ National Museum Of Military Vehicles On Wednesday

Fox Nations Laura Ingraham will visit with Dan Starks, Founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming on Wednesdays episode of Hidden Gems.

Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2022

Eight Legislators Join Cheney Re-Election Leadership Team

Eight current state legislators have joined U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's 'leadership team,' her campaign announced on Tuesday. The list includes the two longest-serving lawmakers in the legislature.

Leo WolfsonJune 21, 2022

Riverton School Officials Defend Decision To Ban Cell Phones From School

Riverton Middle School counselors defended the school's decision to ban students from using mobile phones by saying the long-term effect of childhood smartphone dependence could worsen the very conditions that could lead to school shootings.

Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2022

Wyo Man Who Had Sex With 15-Year-Old Cousin In Walmart Bathroom After Meeting At Funeral Loses Appeal

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday ruled against a man convicted of having sex with his 15-year-old cousin in a Walmart bathroom in Sheridan.

June 21, 2022

Wyo State Sen. Schuler Says International Transgender Swimming Ban Good For Her Bill

Wyoming state Sen. Wendy Schuler applauded the decision by the international swimming federation to ban transgender athletes from women's swimming competitions. She said it will help her "Fairness In Women's Sports" bill when it is introduced next year.

Jimmy OrrJune 20, 2022

Wyo Dem Leaders Prefer Crossover Voting To Continue

Merav-Ben David, a former Congressional candidate and current candidate for the state House of Representatives, said nearly every Democrat she knows is planning to cross over this year.

Leo WolfsonJune 19, 2022

State Of Wyoming Appealing BLM’s Massive Land Purchase Near Casper

The state of Wyoming is appealing a massive land acquisition the Bureau of Land Management received in May south of Casper, Gov. Mark Gordon announced on Friday.

June 17, 2022

Rivertonites Spar Over Student Cell Phone Ban

A ban on cell phones in classrooms at a Riverton school is being met with strong objections in the face of a recent rash of school shootings nationwide.

Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022

Drunk Driving Conviction Overturned Because Trooper Illegally Entered Sundance Woman’s Home

The drunk driving conviction of a Sundance woman must be overturned because a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper improperly entered the womans home without permission, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

June 17, 2022

Cody Firefighter’s Widow Endorses Cheney In Commercial; “She Doesn’t Back Down,” Widow Says

The widow of Cody wildland firefighter Tim Hart, who passed away after parachuting into a fire in New Mexico, appeared in a commercial released on Thursday endorsing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.

Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022

Hageman Blasts Committee Investigating 2021 Capitol Riot

Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman strongly criticized the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, calling its work an attempt to discredit former President Donald Trump and influence future elections.

Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022

SOS Candidate Chuck Gray Hosts Screenings Of 2,000 Mules Movie

Rep. Chuck Gray is hosting screenings of the controversial Dinesh D'Souza film "2000 Mules" which claims to show evidence of coordinated voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.