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Trump Attacks Cheney, “Weak Congresspeople” During Wednesday Rally
President Donald Trump didn't have kind words for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney during a rally appearance on Wednesday morning.
January 06, 2021
Lummis Calls Storm on Capitol “Attack on Democracy”
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis confirmed her safety while also condemning the protestors who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a short tweet.
January 06, 2021
Barrasso Votes to Certify Electoral College Decision
While expressing disappointment with the outcome of Novembers presidential election, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso voted Wednesday to certify the results of the Electoral College vote that put former Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.
January 06, 2021
Police: Driver Claimed He Choked on Candy Bar Before Crash, Was Likely Asleep
A truck driver claimed he choked on a candy bar before crashing his semi earlier this week, but police think he was likely asleep at the wheel.
January 06, 2021
Cheney: “I Will Always Protect and Defend Our Second Amendment Rights”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney trumpeted her support for the Second Amendment's right for Americans to bear arms this week as she co-sponsored legislation that would expand the rights of people with concealed weapons permits.
January 06, 2021
Dave Simpson: One Last-Gasp Effort To Get Answers
Weekly columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I'm glad our new U.S. Senator, Cynthia Lummis, won't be going along to get along when the Electoral College vote arrives this week in the Senate."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 06, 2021
Gillette Man To Face 31 Felony Counts Of Aggravated Child Abuse
A Gillette man has been charged with 31 counts of felony aggravated child abuse for allegedly injuring a 3-month-old infant to the point that he was hospitalized with broken bones.
County 17January 06, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Here’s How Good It Feels To Get The COVID-19 Shot
By some kind of stroke of luck and good timing, my wife Nancy and I received our COVID-19 vaccinations today (Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021). We got the Pfizer shot, administered by the nice folks at the Lander Medical Clinic.
Bill SniffinJanuary 06, 2021
Wyoming Sees 212 New Confirmed COVID Cases, Active Cases Up By 153
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased again Tuesday as the state reported more than 200 new confirmed cases.
January 05, 2021
26 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll to 464
Twenty-six more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
January 05, 2021
Game and Fish: Grizzly 399, Cubs Likely Back In Their Den
Grizzly 399 and her four cubs are likely back in their den after being spotted on New Year's Day, a Wyoming Game and Fish spokesman said Tuesday.
January 05, 2021
Wyoming Republican Party Urges Delegation to Contest Electoral Vote
The Wyoming Republican Party and many Republican legislators from the state have sent a letter to the Congressional delegates, urging them to contest the Electoral College's vote.
January 05, 2021
Four Thousand Sign Petition Calling for Barrasso to Object to Electoral Vote
More than 4,000 people have signed an online petition demanding that U.S. Sen. John Barrasso object to the certification of votes cast by the Electoral College.
January 05, 2021
Liz Cheney Calls Trump Georgia Election Phone Call “Deeply Troubling”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday said she found President Trumps phone call disputing election results in Georgia with the states Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger deeply troubling and encouraged citizens to listen to it.
January 05, 2021
Yellowstone Treasure Hunter Pleads Guilty to Damaging Cemetery
A man who was on the hunt for Forrest Fenn's mysterious treasure chest has pleaded guilty to causing damage to Yellowstone National Park.
January 05, 2021
Doug Gerard: Whatever Happened To Cowboying Up?
Worse still is the way our legislative House leadership wants to accomplish their liberal anti-Republican agenda. There are plans afoot not to have the legislature meet as usual this January.
Doug GerardJanuary 05, 2021
Idiots Taking Photos of Fighting Moose Attempt to Win First Darwin Award of the Year
A group of dimwits tried their hardest to win the first Darwin Award of the year at Grand Teton National Park on Friday.
January 05, 2021
Wyoming Legislature To Convene For One-day Virtual Session
The 66th Wyoming Legislature will convene at Noon on Jan. 12 for a one-day virtual session to fulfill the requirements of the Wyoming Constitution.
January 05, 2021
302 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Monday; 1,389 Active
An increase of 302 in the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases Monday pushed the number of active cases in the state up by 20.
January 05, 2021
Bill Sniffin: New Year Prompts Reflections On Blessings From Years Passed
We head into 2021 with our heads up and our spirits high. Lets make it a wonderful year. We can only hope that readers of this column have been as blessed as my Nancy and I have been blessed. Happy New Year!
Bill SniffinJanuary 05, 2021
Wyoming Technicians Return Home After Restoring Natural Gas Service in Aspen
On Sunday, December 27, 3,500 customers lost service following vandalism to Black Hills Energys system. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are investigating.
January 04, 2021
Clem Calls For Civil Disobedience At Maskless Protest
Outgoing Rep. Scott Clem, speaking during a rally Monday, repeatedly called for Wyoming residents to take part in civil disobedience against statewide health orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
January 04, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Says Probation Properly Revoked In Attempted Burglary Case
A man sentenced to probation after pleading guilty a string of burglaries in Wright properly had his probation revoked he was accused of trying to rob a storage unit, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
January 04, 2021
Cheney Explains Opposition to Electoral College Challenge: “This Vote Is Not About President Trump”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has defended her decision to stand by the Electoral College's vote confirming former Vice President Joe Biden as the president-elect.
January 04, 2021