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Cheney Opponents Praise House Republicans For Ouster
Republican challengers to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in her congressional re-election campaign are praising House Republicans for removing her from her position as House Republican Conference chair on Wednesday.
May 12, 2021
Wyoming Republican Party Explains Situation Behind $52K FEC Fine
The Wyo Republican Party said it was fined $52,000 for late reporting of joint fundraising activities with the Republican National Committee and the campaign to elect Donald Trump as president in 2016.
May 12, 2021
Tourist Season Begins: Woman Charged By Grizzly Bear In Yellowstone
It might be still winter-like in some parts of Wyoming, but summer is officially here in Yellowstone National Park, as a person has already had a bad grizzly bear encounter.
May 12, 2021
Trump Celebrates After Cheney Ousted From House Leadership Position
Former President Trump said: "She is a warmonger whose family stupidly pushed us into the never-ending Middle East Disaster, draining our wealth and depleting our Great Military, the worst decision in our Countrys history."
May 12, 2021
Cheney Vows to Make Sure Trump Never Gets Back to Oval Office
Following her ouster from House Republican leadership on Wednesday morning, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney said she will lead the way to ensure the former president doesn't reclaim her former position again.
Jimmy OrrMay 12, 2021
51 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 495 Active
The state reported 51 new laboratory-confirmed and 20 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 495 active cases.
May 12, 2021
Cheney Blasts Trump From House Floor On Night Before Expected Ouster From Leadership
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday said Trump's continued insistence that he lost the election threatens democracy and could incite further violence.
May 12, 2021
Governor Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday announced that Wyoming will end its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefits in order to address workforce shortages being felt throughout the state.
May 12, 2021
Cody Couple Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Charges Of Two-Year-Old
At a court appearance last week, a Cody man and woman formally denied allegations that they fatally abused a 2-year-old child.
May 12, 2021
Gordon Urges Biden Administration To Take Action At Border
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and 19 other Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of migrants illegally entering the country.
The Center SquareMay 11, 2021
Pipeline Shutdown Won’t Crank Prices in Wyoming
Wyoming drivers will likely not feel the pinch at the pump that has hit many drivers throughout the eastern and southern United States following a weekend ransomware attack on the countrys largest gasoline pipeline.
May 11, 2021
Report: Wyoming’s Teachers Least Underpaid In Nation
While teachers across the country might be underpaid when compared to other professions, a report from the Economic Policy Institute showed that Wyoming's teachers are the least underpaid.
May 11, 2021
C.J. Box Catches Beautiful Rainbow Trout (And He’s Not Telling You Where He Caught It)
Wyoming author C.J. Box is not only a world famous writer but his fishing skills appear to be pretty solid too.
Jimmy OrrMay 11, 2021
Wyoming Tax Collections Up In April Despite Mining Slump
Despite a decline of $6.7 million in sales and use tax collections from Wyomings mining sector, the states tax collections in April grew by $1.3 million over April 2020 figures, according to a state report.
May 11, 2021
National Pollster Dick Morris Thinks Chuck Gray Can Beat Liz Cheney
National pollster Dick Morris said he believes Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, can beat U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in next year's House primary election.
May 11, 2021
Wyoming to Receive $500K In Magazine Scam Lawsuit
Wyoming will receive a settlement of $500,000 in a lawsuit against two companies that targeted customers nationwide with deceptive mailers that sold overpriced magazine subscriptions designed to look like renewal notices for customers' legitimate existing subscriptions.
May 11, 2021
Wyoming GOP Rejects Complaint About Uinta GOP Elections
The Wyoming GOP Central Committee said the Uinta County Republican Party did nothing wrong when it allowed party officers to vote in an annual election for party leaders.
May 11, 2021
Cheney is On Her Own; Barrasso, Lummis, Gordon Offer No Support
Wyoming's top elected officials are offering no support for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as she fights to retain her U.S. House leadership position.
May 11, 2021
Dave Simpson: What In Sam Hill Does That Mean?
Columnist Dave Simpson wonders what in the Sam Hill does "what in the Sam Hill" mean...
Dave SimpsonMay 11, 2021
Al Simpson: ‘Right Wing Crazies’ Jeopardize Republican Chances of Winning Majority in House of Representatives
Former Sen. Al Simpson said if the Republicans vote for "right wing crazies" in the primary election, voters will opt for Democrats in the general and the GOP won't retake the House.
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2021
Nat’l Museum of Military Vehicles Opens Korean & Vietnam War Galleries
Dubois' National Museum of Military Vehicles announced Monday that its new Korean and Vietnam War galleries will open Wednesday, May 26.
Bill SniffinMay 11, 2021
Opinion: The Legislature, Education, And Closing the Coal Gap
In a guest column, four Wyoming state representatives said in order to properly fund education, the state must reduce spending, redirect existing revenue flows, and find new revenues.
House Speaker Albert SommersMay 11, 2021
114 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 475 Active
The state reported 114 new laboratory-confirmed and 27 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 475 active cases.
May 11, 2021
Retired U.S. Army Colonel To Move Back To Wyoming To Run Against Cheney
Denton Knapp told Cowboy State Daily he will be arriving in Gillette on Tuesday to begin the process of becoming a Wyoming resident so he can challenge U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in her re-election bid.
May 10, 2021