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Wheatland Middle School Principal Cancels Controversial Play Day Before Opening Night
Some Wheatland Middle School parents and students are upset the principal canceled their production of âThe Bullying Collectionâ a day before opening night, saying it doesnât align with the schoolâs values.
Clair McFarlandDecember 22, 2023
Mayor: Evanston Needs Giant Semi Parking Lot Because Utah Wonât Close I-80 During Storms
Despite some opposition in the city council, Evanstonâs mayor and other local officials say they welcome a new WYDOT 365-space semitruck parking facility. Itâs needed, they say, because Utah wonât close I-80 on its side during storms.
December 21, 2023
Cheyenne To Ask For $10M Loan To Kick-Start Large Housing Project Near F.E. Warren
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins said the City of Cheyenne will apply for a $10 million loan from the State Loan and Investment Board for water, sewer, and road infrastructure to support a housing project near F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Leo WolfsonDecember 21, 2023
Campbell County GOP To Host Convicted Jan. 6 Protestor As A Guest Speaker
On the three-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol protest, the Campbell County Republican Party has invited a New Mexico man convicted for participating in the event as its guest speaker in a fundraiser titled âA Jan. 6 Prisonerâs Story.â
Leo WolfsonDecember 21, 2023
Cale Case Says Larger Counties Should Have More State-Level Party Influence
State Sen. Cale Case is sponsoring a bill for the upcoming legislative session designed to make population determine how many representatives county political parties have at the state level.
Leo WolfsonDecember 20, 2023
Serious Cyber Breach In Rawlins Could Have Been Prelude To Ransomware Attack
A serious breach of the city of Rawlinsâ computer systems last month may have been a prelude to a ransomware attack, but was caught and plugged before any sensitive information was compromised or technology compromised.
Leo WolfsonDecember 20, 2023
Chuck Gray Blasts Colorado High Court For Banning Trump From Ballot
In an unprecedented decision Tuesday afternoon, Coloradoâs State Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is banned from being on that stateâs election ballots.
Leo WolfsonDecember 20, 2023
Biden Nominates Kelly Rankin As Wyomingâs Next Federal Judge
President Joe Biden has nominated U.S. Chief Justice Magistrate Kelly Rankin to replace Judge Nancy Freudenthal as a judge for the U.S. District Court of Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonDecember 19, 2023
Rock Springs Pushes For More Local Comments On Controversial BLM Plan
In a final push before a Jan. 16 deadline, Sweetwater County officials are organizing people to submit comments on a controversial BLM plan that some say will devastate local energy industries.
December 19, 2023
Desperate To Fill Jobs, Wyoming Health Dept Wants To Reimburse Tuition
The Wyoming Department of Health is asking the Legislature for $500,000 to incentivize filling vacancies by reimbursing tuition costs for select new hires in critical roles.
Leo WolfsonDecember 19, 2023
Wyoming Military Officials Donât Believe Report Sentinel Missile Program Could Be Cut
Wyoming officials and military experts donât buy a recent Bloomberg report suggesting the Sentinel missile program, which is set to replace aging Minutemen III missiles overseen by F.E. Warren, is in danger of being terminated.
Renée JeanDecember 18, 2023
Wyoming Native Who Lives In Jordan Protests Israel War Outside State Capitol
Larry McIlvain is a Cheyenne native who has lived in the Middle East for the last 25 years. Back home for a visit, he spent each day last week demonstrating outside the State Capitol in support of Palestine.
Leo WolfsonDecember 18, 2023
Hageman Rips Head Of SEC For Rule To Allow Foreign Land âRightsâ
Harriet Hageman is hot over a proposed SEC rule that would allow foreign nations to buy undefined ârightsâ to certain private and public lands.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2023
Sheridan County Land Swap Critics Worry 630-Acre Ranch Could Be Developed
A controversial proposed land swap in Sheridan County has some worried the state would eventually sell the 630 acres of prime ranch land for development.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2023
Bill Would Help Struggling Wyoming Search And Rescue Groups Recruit Volunteers
Recruiting search and rescue volunteers in Wyoming is becoming more difficult, but the Legislature will consider a bill to help attract more by adding search and rescue to the stateâs health insurance.
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2023
Rock Springs Teachers Plead âWe Need Helpâ With Students Too Unruly To Handle
Saying the unruly behavior of students in their Rock Springs classrooms is becoming too disruptive to deal with, the Sweetwater County Education Association begged the local school board this week that "we need help."
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
Jewish History Ph.D. With Wyoming Roots Scoffs At Lander Pro-Palestine Protesters
A group of pro-Palestine protesters in Lander, Wyoming, have refused to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack that started a bloody war with Israel. A Jewish history PhD and longtime Wyomingite now living in Israel scoffs at their claims.
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
$1.2M From State Fuels Claims Jackson Is Lying About Housing Project
A $1.2 million state grant for an already controversial Jackson affordable housing project on Teton County Fairgrounds land is boiling over with accusations residents are being flat-out lied to, which town officials deny.
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2023
Barrasso Votes For Controversial Military Spending Bill, Lummis & Hageman Vote Against
In a rare splinter, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso broke off from fellow Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Wednesday night to vote in support of a critical military spending bill that was lambasted by some conservatives, saying he supports the military, not woke policies.
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2023
Hageman Says Biden Is Lying, Votes To Open Impeachment Inquiry
Rep. Hageman said she believes President Biden has been lying about his involvement in his sonâs international business dealings. On Wednesday, she cast a vote to support opening a formal impeachment inquiry into the president, which passed the House.
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2023
Gordonâs Task Force, BLM Hold Closed-Door Meeting On Controversial Rock Springs Plan
After a closed-door meeting with the governorâs task force on the BLMâs controversial Rock Springs management plan on Wednesday, the agencyâs state director says the BLM and public âarenât that far apartâ on finding a middle ground.
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2023
Evanston Officials Angry Over WYDOT Plan To Build Giant Parking Lot For Semis Off I-80
Some Evanston City Council members are angry that the State of Wyoming is building a gigantic parking lot for 365 semi-trucks off of I-80 in Evanston. They say they were never asked about it and it will make their city look like a giant truck stop.
December 13, 2023
Wyoming Health Dept Wants $121 Million Increase On Top Of Its $2 Billion Budget
With no more federal COVID-19 money to shore up its budget, the Wyoming Department of Health is asking for a $121 million increase in addition to its $2 billion biennial budget.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2023
Hageman Wonât Support Military Spending Bill She Wasnât Consulted On
Rep. Harriet Hageman said she is refusing to support a military spending bill, saying her colleagues in the Senate didnât consult with her when bringing their version of the bill.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2023