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Former Wyoming Catholic College Head Kevin Roberts Blasts 'Global Elites' At Davos
Remarks made by former head of Wyoming Catholic College and now president of the Heritage Foundation on Thursday went viral after he blasted "elites" at the Global Economic Forum in Davos. He called their mission "laughable" and said they are part of the problem.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 19, 2024
Legislative Committee: Kelly Parcel Is Worth At Least $100 Million
The Joint Appropriation Committee passed an amendment Thursday that urged the State Land Board to accept no less than $100 million from the feds to purchase the pristine 640 acres of land in Teton County known as the Kelly Parcel.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 19, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Used To Park Free Around Capitol, Now They’re Getting Tickets
Wyoming lawmakers used to get a special pass from the city of Cheyenne to park free around the Capitol complex and elsewhere in the community. Now, they’re getting tickets, but want their free passes back.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 18, 2024
With Trump’s Huge Iowa Win, Lummis Says GOP Primary Is Over
Sen. Cynthia Lummis believes former President Donald Trump’s historic margin of victory in the Iowa Republican caucus shows the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election “is over.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 18, 2024
Sweetwater County Says BLM Land Plan Will Take Millions From School Funding
In 1,700 pages of commentary delivered on Tuesday, Sweetwater County officials said the BLM's controversial draft plan for the Rock Springs area could be devastating with millions of dollars lost for school funding.
Mark HeinzJanuary 17, 2024
Lummis, Hageman Cheer Defeat Of SEC ‘Land Grab Attempt’
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman are declaring victory after the New York Stock Exchange announced it’s dropping a controversial proposal to sell shares of land that both lawmakers vehemently opposed as potentially disastrous for land management in the West.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2024
Cheyenne Mayor Urges Legislators To Save Arboretum By Making It State Historic Site
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins spoke at a legislative committee meeting on Wednesday to urge legislators to designate the High Plains Arboretum as a state historic site. "This site is an amazing place," he said.
Renée JeanJanuary 17, 2024
Wyoming Trona Miners Say BLM Management Plan Could Destroy Trona Industry
Wyoming trona miners are strongly protesting the BLM’s proposed Rock Springs Resource Management Plan stating that restrictions on development could kill their industry. The deadline for comment was Wednesday.
Pat MaioJanuary 17, 2024
Central Wyoming College Among Nation’s Elite
Central Wyoming College has been ranked in the top 2.1% of colleges nationally and is the state’s No. 1 community college, according to Niche.
January 17, 2024
Wyoming Schools Will Get $200,000 From Robinhood Stock Scandal Settlement
Wyoming schools will get a $200,000 slice of a $10.2 million national settlement with investment app Robinhood over its long-term practice of promoting risky stock trading that harmed investors.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2024
Governor's Task Force Says BLM May Listen To Wyoming About Rock Springs Plan
A Governor’s Task Force charged with representing Wyoming interests on the controversial BLM Rock Springs Resource Management Plan finished its work last week and says it’s optimistic the BLM may be willing to change direction.
Mark Heinz & Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2024
Crook County Mailbox Nudist Prompts Lawmaker To Draft Genitals Intimidation Bill
Rep. Chip Neiman has drafted legislation that would make it illegal to intimidate others with their genitals. The bill is in response to a nudist who, when asked to put on clothes at a public mailbox center, responded by bending over and spreading his buttocks.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 16, 2024
Supreme Court Won't Say If Trans Kids Can Use Whatever Bathroom They Want
With the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday not to hear a case on whether transgender students have a right to use whatever bathroom they want, Wyoming legislation like the What Is A Woman Act, or a local school-board policy, could tip the Cowboy State into the mix.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2024
Barrasso Out Of Hospital After Unexpected Surgery For Stomach Obstruction
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is out of a Casper hospital and will stay in Wyoming this week as he recovers from unexpected surgery on Sunday to clear a painful stomach obstruction.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 16, 2024
Lummis Co-Sponsors Bill To Keep States From Banning Presidential Candidates From Ballots
In response to efforts in some states to remove former President Trump from the 2024 ballots, Sen. Cynthia Lummis has co-sponsored legislation that would prevent states from removing presidential candidates from their election ballots.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 16, 2024
‘Assault Rifle’ Is A Real Term, But Misused To Spark Fear In Gun Control Debates
George Moscary, professor of law at the University of Wyoming and director of UW’s Firearms Research Center, said the term “assault rifle” has real meaning in the military sense, but in gun control debates is misapplied and used to evoke fear.
Mark HeinzJanuary 14, 2024
Will Cheyenne's High Plains Arboretum Finally Be Rescued?
After decades of neglect, the High Plains Arboretum in Cheyenne may be rescued. Supporters of the 877-acre arboretum are hoping the Wyoming State Legislature will designate it as a state historic site.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2024
Initiative To Tax Wyoming Property At 50% Valuation Facing Growing Opposition
Some legislators are worried that a proposed initiative allowing Wyoming homeowners to have their property taxed at 50% of its assessed value would create such a hit to state revenues that it would lead to a state income tax to fund Wyoming’s schools.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2024
Barrasso Supports Bill Making It Federal Crime To Block Roads And Highway
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said he supports a bill in Congress that would make it a federal crime for protesters to block and close public roads and highways. The tactic is used often by radical climate protestors and pro-Palestine groups.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2024
Supreme Court Could Force Jackson To Rethink $31,000 In Gov't Fees For Home Building
Someone who wants to build a 4,000-square-foot home in Jackson has to pay local government $31,000 for the privilege. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could make it easier to sue the town over those fees.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2024
Wyoming CREG Report 2024: State Can Expect Slight Revenue Drop Through 2025
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) released its revised revenue estimates for the 2024 calendar year and 2025 fiscal year on Friday. The state can expect about $30 million less revenue from minerals, according to the report.
Pat MaioJanuary 13, 2024
Lummis Joins Barrasso In Endorsing Trump For President
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Friday announced she is endorsing Donald Trump for president. “Living in Joe Biden's America is a disaster,” Lummis said. “His open borders agenda has caused a crisis at the border and throughout the country like we've never seen before.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 12, 2024
Hageman Honors Green River Hero Who Saved Lives In House Fire
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Friday recognized Green River hero Ryan Pasborg who risked his life by running into a burning house to save the life of a mother and her son. Last month, Pasborg received the nation's highest civilian award for heroism.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 12, 2024
Teacher, Parents Give Conflicting Accounts On Sex Pictures In Wright Art Class
The tiny town of Wright, Wyoming, exploded in controversy this week over a dispute about whether a fourth-grade art teacher enabled students to view images of male-on-male sex acts.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024