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Rod Miller: Polaroids and Sour Grapes
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "And to demonize elected officials who disagree with you, and to disparage the institutions that have kept our republic alive for a couple of centuries simply because your candidate didnt win is the height of folly, both political and personal."
Rod MillerJanuary 08, 2021
Weston County Commissioners Oust Health Officer After Denying Variance Request
After the denial of their most recent public health order variance requests, the Weston County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Jan. 5 to remove Dr. Mike Jording, the countys public health officer.
January 08, 2021
Josh Dorrell: Wyoming Can Do More Than Survive, We Can Thrive
Guest columnist Josh Dorrell writes: "The pandemic may have temporarily knocked down Wyoming, but we have an opportunity to take the lessons learned and come back stronger, more resilient. We can thrive, not just survive."
January 08, 2021
Wyoming Bars, Restaurants Back To Normal Hours Saturday
The public health order issued in December requiring restaurants and bars to be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. will expire Saturday.
January 08, 2021
Wyoming GOP Urges Against Rush To Judgment In Capitol Invasion
While the Wyoming Republican Party has condemned the violence that saw hundreds of people storm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, it is also urging people to withhold judgment about who may have been responsible for the incident.
January 08, 2021
Joe Pickett TV Series In Works At Paramount
Another C.J. Box adaptation is headed for the small screen, the Wyoming author announced on Friday.
January 08, 2021
Cheney, Lummis Send Condolences to Family of Fallen Capitol Officer
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Sen. Cynthia Lummis have expressed their condolences to the family of a U.S. Capitol police officer who died after sustaining injuries in the mob attack on Wednesday.
January 08, 2021
Twin Brothers’ Deaths In Cody Attributed To COVID-19; Siblings Died On Christmas Day
Kurt and Michael Knight, who were 61 years old, died on Christmas Day, according to an obituary composed by their family.
January 08, 2021
Bill Schilling: Wyoming Leaders Should Call For Trump’s Removal
Guest columnist Bill Schilling writes: "Imagine a united message from Wyomings Governor, two US Senators, and US Representative calling for President Trumps removal. The message could gain footage, but at a minimum it would say Wyoming leaders do honor the Code of the West."
Bill SchillingJanuary 08, 2021
261 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,730 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming declined slightly Thursday despite an increase of 261 in the number of laboratory-confirmed cases.
January 08, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Darin Smith Fought To Protect D.C. Barricades From Invaders
Cheyennes Darin Smith said Wednesdays riot in Washington, D.C, was caused by a mob mentality among a small minority of the 50,000 protesters attending a rally.
Bill SniffinJanuary 08, 2021
Wyoming Sees 25 More COVID Deaths, Closing In On 500 Total
Twenty-five more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
January 07, 2021
No Fans Allowed at UW Cowboys Games Until at Least Jan. 25
Fans won't be allowed at any University of Wyoming sports events until at least Jan. 25, according to a recent announcement.
January 07, 2021
Wyoming GOP Chair Says DC Rally Was Peaceful
The chairman of Wyomings Republican Party said although he attended a rally in support of President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, he did not see the storming of the Capitol that left four people dead.
January 07, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Sex Assault Conviction Despite Charging Delay
An eight and one-half year delay in the filing of charges against a man convicted of assaulting a woman in Laramie did not deny him his right to due process of law, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
January 07, 2021
Cheney Blames Trump For Mob Attack on Capitol
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney specifically blamed President Donald Trump for inciting the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday that left four people dead and scores more arrested.
January 07, 2021
Sen. Lummis Votes to Oppose Pennsylvania Election Results; Certifies Arizona
Sen. Cynthia Lummis opposed certification of the Pennsylvania results after earlier voting in favor of certifying Arizona's.
January 07, 2021
Jim Hicks: Another Good Reason For Keeping In Touch
When a friend asked him about being excited to see 2020 over and the start of the New Year, he quickly replied . . . at my age any new year is a great accomplishment. Pandemic or not, its a gift to be here.
Jim HicksJanuary 07, 2021
261 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Wednesday; 1,784 Active
With 261 new laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in Wyoming on Wednesday, the number of active cases in the state grew by 242
January 07, 2021
Statement By President George W. Bush On Insurrection At The Capitol
Former President George W. Bush on Wednesday said: "This is a sickening and heartbreaking sight. This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic not our democratic republic."
January 06, 2021
Cheney on Capitol Attack: “It Is a Dangerous Moment For Our Country”
Rep. Liz Cheney said the attack on the Capitol was a result of President Trump's insistence that he won the election.
January 06, 2021
Capitol Invasion Dishonors American Legacy, Gordon Says
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by people unhappy with the outcome of Novembers presidential election dishonors the legacy of America, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday.
January 06, 2021
Wyoming Democratic Party Condemns Attack on U.S. Capitol, Criticizes Lummis
The Wyoming Democratic Party has come forward and condemned the attack on the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday while also criticizing the state's newest senator.
January 06, 2021
Barrasso Calls For End to Storming Of U.S. Capitol
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso joined Wyoming colleague U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday in criticizing the crowds who invaded the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress prepared to certify the results of Electoral College votes from Novembers election.
January 06, 2021