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Republicans and Democrats are in a showdown over a government shutdown.

Delegation: ‘Nuclear Option’ Ends Dems’ ‘Reign Of Terror’ Holding Up Trump Nominees

Senate Democrats have gone to unprecedented lengths to slow confirmations for Trump nominees in what Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso calls a “reign of procedural terror.” On Thursday, Senate Republicans dropped a “nuclear option” to bypass the Dem filibuster.

Sean BarrySeptember 12, 2025

Laramie County locals clashed Thursday over a proposed 56,000-acre wind project that would cover an area nearly three times the size of Cheyenne. Some were ranchers advocating for property rights, others for impacts on wildlife like eagles and earthworms.

Laramie County Locals Clash Over Wind Project 3 Times The Size Of Cheyenne

Laramie County locals clashed Thursday over a proposed 56,000-acre wind project that would cover an area nearly three times the size of Cheyenne. Some were ranchers advocating for property rights, others for impacts on wildlife like eagles and earthworms.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 12, 2025

Hulett faces a heated debate as an anonymous pamphlet proposes changing the school’s “Red Devil” mascot to a hawk. It's promted confusion, community outcry, and school board members seeking answers ahead of a pivotal meeting in October.

Push To Change Hulett Red Devils Mascot Sparks Outcry

Hulett faces a heated debate as an anonymous pamphlet proposes changing the school’s “Red Devil” mascot to a hawk, prompting confusion and community outcry.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2025

Students gather at Prexie's Pasture, a large outdoors common area on the University of Wyoming Campus, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, to remember Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier in the day.

Stunned, Conflicted UW Students Condemn Charlie Kirk Killing, Political Violence

Students at the University of Wyoming were stunned Thursday less than 24 hours after conservative political thought leader Charlie Kirk was killed on an Utah university campus. They condemn political violence, and are conflicted about Kirk’s legacy.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 11, 2025

The person credited with kick-starting Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA organization was a rags-to-riches Wyoming businessman who ran for state governor in 2018. Foster Friess saw something in the young conservative crusader, who was killed Wednesday.

Wyoming Businessman Foster Friess Kick-Started Charlie Kirk's Turning Point Group

The person credited with kick-starting Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA organization was a rags-to-riches Wyoming businessman who ran for state governor in 2018. Foster Friess saw something in the young conservative crusader, who was killed Wednesday.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2025

Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, left, chairs the Select Committee on Capitol Financing and Investiments. Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, is the vice chair.

No Chance Of Tax Hikes On Gaming Companies After Meeting Adjourned Early

After voting against two bills that that would have Wyoming’s gaming companies, two others weren’t heard when a legislative committee adjourned early Tuesday. The committee’s chair, Sen. Tara Nethercott, was visibly frustrated with the lack of movement.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 11, 2025

The sun peeks over the horizon over Adobe Town in Wyoming's Red Desert.

Wyoming Delegation Applauds Move To Throw Out Public Lands Rule

Wyoming’s federal lawmakers are praising the planned repeal of the BLM’s Public Lands Rule, which was announced Wednesday. They say the 2024 rule threatened to shut off hundreds of thousands of acres from natural resources, grazing and recreation.

Sean BarrySeptember 10, 2025

Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming, operated by the Campbell County Cemetery District.

Gillette Cemetery Board Treasurer Sounds Alarm Over Payouts To Nonprofit Groups

The treasurer for the Campbell County Cemetery District board is sounding an alarm over thousands of dollars being paid out to local nonprofit groups. Others on the board say the district is simply being a good neighbor.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his American Comeback Tour when he was shot in the neck and killed.

'Horrified' And 'Devastated': Wyoming Condemns Fatal Shooting Of Charlie Kirk

Wyoming’s congressional delegation and state political leaders are "horrified" and "devastated" by the fatal shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday when he was shot and killed.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 10, 2025

The first vehicle travels over a rebuilt temporary fix for the collapsed section of Teton Pass.

New And Improved Teton Pass Commute Connects Two Teton Counties In Two States

Teton Counties in Wyoming and Idaho are connected by Teton Pass, a lifeline between the two communities in two states that depend on each other. Having the pass closed for three weeks last year highlighted the need for more transportation options.

David MadisonSeptember 10, 2025

Wyoming Republican Rep. Hageman told the U.S. Forest Service chief Tuesday that its past time to end the 2001 President Clinton-era roadless rule. She said the agency’s own employees warned at that time it would be a disaster.

Hageman Pushes Forest Service Chief To End Clinton-Era Roadless Rule

Wyoming Republican Rep. Hageman told the U.S. Forest Service chief Tuesday that its past time to end the 2001 President Clinton-era roadless rule. She said the agency’s own employees warned at that time it would be a disaster.

David MadisonSeptember 09, 2025

Fed up with loud crotch rockets and cars racing around Cheyenne, the City Council is ready to crack down on vehicles that blatantly violate the city’s noise regulations. It’s considering using sound camera technology to catch offenders.

Cheyenne Closer To Ticketing Excessively Loud Crotch Rockets And Cars

The Cheyenne City Council unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance that would allow police to ticket excessively loud crotch rockets and cars. Car clubs and residents, however, say they’re confused about how the new rule would be enforced.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 09, 2025

State officials are warning Wyoming legislators that a huge number of dams in the state are crumbling, rated as being in “poor” condition. Also, there’s more legal pressure from downstream states for Wyoming water. Seminoe Dam, above, is one of 1,471 regulated dams in the state.

Wyoming Has A Huge Number Of Dams In ‘Poor’ Condition, Legislators Warned

State officials are warning Wyoming legislators that a huge number of dams in the state are crumbling, rated as being in “poor” condition. Also, there’s more legal pressure from downstream states for Wyoming water.

David MadisonSeptember 08, 2025

Former Laramie County GOP Chairman Khale Lenhart says a 25% property tax cut is causing local governments to go without crucial services. Supporters of the cut, however, say that’s pushback over having to reduce their bloated, wasteful budgets.

Critics Of 25% Property Tax Reduction Grow Louder As Local Governments Cut Back

Across Wyoming, many local governments are growing louder over the steep property tax cuts the Legislature passed earlier this year. They say they're finding it difficult to maintain services but others say the cuts are forcing governments to live within their means.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 06, 2025

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, a medical doctor, voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services. On Thursday, he clashed with him over vaccines, saying he’s now “deeply concerned” about the top U.S. health official.

Barrasso Voted To Confirm RFK Jr., Now Says He’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Vaccines

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, a medical doctor, voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services. On Thursday, he clashed with him over vaccines, saying he’s now “deeply concerned” about the top U.S. health official.

Sean BarrySeptember 05, 2025

Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman and the rest of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources met at Grand Teton National Park on Friday. They were told that the park depends on federal money, and that it can’t meet the tourism demand if the toilets won’t flush.

Grand Teton Can’t Meet Demand If Toilets Won’t Flush, U.S. House Members Told

Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman and the rest of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources met at Grand Teton National Park on Friday. They were told that the park depends on federal money, and that it can’t meet the tourism demand if the toilets won’t flush.

Mark HeinzSeptember 05, 2025

As football season kicks off, Wyoming’s state government owns holdings in DraftKings, fueling debate about the optics of investing public funds in gambling companies.

State Of Wyoming's Investment in DraftKings Feeds Debate Over Gambling Stocks

The State of Wyoming owns about $110,833 worth of shares in sports gambling company DraftKings, the state treasurer’s office confirmed on Thursday. Lawmakers had mixed opinions about the state investing in gambling stocks.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman is scrutinizing the municipal government of the nation’s capital, especially with respect to crime. She has introduced bills to rein in the Washington, D.C., but is noncommittal on scrapping the city’s government altogether.

Hageman Introduces Bills To Step Up War On Washington, D.C., Crime

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has assumed a leading role in asserting Congress’s authority to fight crime in the nation’s capital and fix mismanagement by the city’s officials. But she is noncommittal on scrapping the city’s government altogether.

Sean BarrySeptember 04, 2025

An unarmed Minuteman III missile inside a silo at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on July 9, 2025. The Air Force has announced that the first Minuteman III silo on the base has been decommission to make way for new Sentinel missiles.

First F.E. Warren Minutemen III Silo Decommissioned For New Sentinel Missiles

The Air Force has confirmed decommissioning of the first F.E. Warren Air Force Base Minutemen III silo to make way for new Sentinel missiles. It’s a huge milestone for the $141 billion nuclear modernization project, which begins in Wyoming.

Renée JeanSeptember 04, 2025

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U.S. House Committee To Meet In Grand Teton About Money For National Parks

With billions of dollars' worth of backlogged repairs at stake, a congressional House committee meets in Grand Teton National Park on Friday. It will debate the future of the Great American Outdoors Act, which expires this month.

Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2025

Harriet Hageman argued from the House floor Wednesday against Biden-era BLM resource management plans she said are designed to end coal mining in the Powder River Basin. She called them deliberate efforts to "impose energy poverty on the American people."

From House Floor, Hageman Argues Against Biden-Era Plans To End Coal Mining

Harriet Hageman argued from the House floor Wednesday against Biden-era BLM resource management plans she said are designed to end coal mining in the Powder River Basin. She called them deliberate efforts to "impose energy poverty on the American people."

David MadisonSeptember 03, 2025

State Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, left, and Gov. Mark Gordon.

Wyoming, Other States Flagged For 'Gender Ideology' In Sex-Ed Materials

Wyoming is being warned against keeping what the Trump administration calls "gender ideology" in a federally-funded program's sex-ed materials. It's part of being whiplashed from one administration to the next, Gov. Mark Gordon's office said. 

Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2025

State Rep. Bill Allemand, R-Casper, left, and Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer.

‘Sit Down And Shut Up’: State Rep., Bar Nunn Mayor Snap Over Nuclear Facility

State Rep. Bill Allemand says Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer "told me to 'sit down and shut up'" with his criticism of a proposed nuclear facility in the area. The mayor says the debate is a local one, not the state's.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 03, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announces the moving of Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.

Colorado Fuming As Trump Says He’s Moving Space Command To Alabama

The U.S. Air Force Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday at a White House news conference. Wyoming’s U.S. senators say it’s “a win for our national security,” while Colorado vows to sue.

Sean BarrySeptember 03, 2025

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