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Wyoming To Fill 100-Year-Old Coal Mine Under I-80 Before It Caves In
In a few weeks, expect potential traffic delays in Rock Springs along the four-lane Interstate 80 when Wyoming begins pumping cement into a more than 100-year-old coal mine under the highway before it caves in.
Pat MaioApril 19, 2024
Potential Trump VP Pick Tulsi Gabbard Coming To Cheyenne This Summer
Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman who left the Democratic Party and is on former President Donald Trumpâs short list for vice president, will speak in Cheyenne this summer.
Leo WolfsonApril 19, 2024
Wyoming GOP Rejects âLiz Cheney Amendmentâ To Kick People Out Of Party
After about eight hours of discussion and debate Thursday, the Bylaws Committee of the Wyoming Republican Party rejected a bylaws change nicknamed the âLiz Cheney Amendmentâ that would have allowed the state party to kick out members it doesnât like.
Leo WolfsonApril 19, 2024
Wyomingâs Republican Governor Wonât Attend State GOP Convention
Citing prior commitments, Gov. Mark Gordonâs office told Cowboy State Daily that Gordon, Wyomingâs Republican governor, wonât attend the state GOP convention this weekend in Cheyenne.
Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2024
Bill Would Block Postal Service Plan to Downsize Wyoming Mail Centers
Wyomingâs congressional delegaton has united around a bipartisan bill that would block the U.S. Postal Serviceâs plans to eliminate major mail centers in Wyoming and other states.
Renée JeanApril 18, 2024
Under Threat Of Takeover, Fremont County Library Changes Sex Book Policies
Under pressure from county commissioners to change how it handles controversial and sexually-themed material or lose its board chair, the Fremont County Library Board approved a handful of changes Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2024
Radical Bylaw Changes Would Let Wyoming GOP Kick Out Members It Doesnât Like
At its state convention this weekend, the Wyoming Republican Party will consider proposed bylaw changes that would allow the state party to kick out members for a wide variety of reasons.
Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2024
Wyoming GOP Says Water Tower Veto Was Retaliation, Possibly Unconstitutional
The Wyoming Republican Party is questioning whether Gov. Mark Gordonâs veto of emergency money for a failing water tower in Wheatland was retaliation and questions whether he violated the state Constitution.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2024
Itâs Official: Barrasso Wants Another 6 Years In US Senate
John Barrasso, Wyomingâs senior U.S. senator, officially announced Wednesday that heâs running for reelection to a fourth term in Congress.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2024
Casper Firm Takes Next Step Toward Gravel Mining With DEQ Filing
Prism Logistics has taken the next step with its plans to mine gravel at the base of Casper Mountain by filing with Wyoming its intent to operate on state-owned land.
Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2024
Hageman Presents Historic Articles Of Impeachment Against Mayorkas
Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman was among the U.S. House members to deliver the historic articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2024
Unhappy Weston County Commissioners Declare Vacant Wyoming House, Senate Seats
In a move some Wyoming legislators say âthey have zero ability to do,â Weston County commissioners unhappy with their representation in the Legislature have voted to declare vacant state Senate and House seats.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2024
Rocky Mountain Power Wants Another 12.3% Wyoming Rate Increase
Rocky Mountain Power announced Tuesday that it wants to raise monthly power bills for 144,511 Wyoming customers by 12.3%, or about $139.4 million for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Pat MaioApril 16, 2024
Biden Nearly Unanimous Pick Of Wyoming Democrats
The Wyoming Democratic Party held its primary caucuses across the state Saturday and gave President Joe Biden 322 of the 324 state convention delegate votes. The other two votes went to Colorado resident David Olscamp and "uncommitted."
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2024
PETA Holds Anti-Meat Protest In Wyoming, No One Shows Up
PETA held a protest at the Wyoming State Capitol on Monday to push for a tax on meat. The two humans dressed as cows had plenty of room to protest as no one showed up.
Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2024
Cheyenne Newcomer Runs For State House, Says Legislature Needs More Young People
A Wyoming native whoâs lived in Cheyenne for about a year has announced he is running for the state House. The 31-year-old, who moved to Cheyenne from Sheridan, says the Wyoming Legislature needs more young people.
Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2024
WYDOT Trying To Stop Google Maps Stranding Motorists In Frozen Nowhere, Wyoming
Google Maps has a bad habit of sending travelers down closed roads in Wyoming. It's led to 28 search and rescues in Sweetwater County alone, leaving motorists stranded in below-freezing weather with 22-foot high snowdrifts. WYDOT is trying to fix that.
Renée JeanApril 14, 2024
Gordon Rejects Chuck Grayâs Voter Residency Rules
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday rejected a slate of tighter voter registration rules proposed by Secretary of State Chuck Gray, saying Wyomingâs elections are âsafe and secure.â
Leo WolfsonApril 13, 2024
Yoder Residents Say Tons Of Dust From Sand Operation Is Choking Them Out
The mayor of the southeastern Wyoming town of Yoder said heâs at his witsâ end with a local sand processing plant thatâs choking the town out with tons of dust, traffic and noise.
Leo WolfsonApril 13, 2024
Colorado Lawmaker Leaves Loaded Pistol Unattended In Capitol Bathroom
A Colorado lawmaker left a loaded pistol unattended in a bathroom in the state's Capitol, heating arguments about whether Colorado should ban guns altogether from its state Capitol. Wyoming, meanwhile, has been trying to go the opposite direction and allow guns in its state Capitol.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2024
Hageman Votes Against Bill To Allow Warrantless Spying On Americans
Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted Friday against a bill reauthorizing the Department of Justice to conduct warrantless searches on American citizens. The bill passed.
Leo WolfsonApril 12, 2024
Effort Underway To Rename Mount Woodring In Grand Teton National Park
A push is on to rename Mount Woodring in Grand Teton National Park because itâs named for a former park superintendent charged with attempting to rape a child in 1934.
Leo WolfsonApril 11, 2024
Town of Hudson, Wyoming, Considers Lifting Ban On Pit Bulls, Rottweilers
Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are illegal in Hudson, Wyoming, but the town is considering lifting the ban. Nationwide, pit bulls are responsible for 67% of dog-bite fatalities, yet a local vet said they can have successful family lives if well socialized.
Clair McFarlandApril 11, 2024
Wyoming Gun Dealers Say Bidenâs Move To Close âGun Show Loopholeâ Wonât Change Anything
The Biden administration moved Thursday to close the so-called "gun show loophole" for background checks, but Wyoming gun show organizers and firearms dealers said they donât expect it to change anything.
Mark HeinzApril 11, 2024