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Cheney Denounces Republican Plan to Challenge Electoral College Results
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday said there was no "appropriate basis" to challenge the results of the Electoral College and would set an "exceptionally dangerous precedent."
January 04, 2021

Dan Brophy: Lummis Came Through But Where Are Barrasso And Cheney?
Guest columnist Dan Brophy writes: "From my own research, I knew within ten days that stunning fraud had been committed in Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia."
Dan BrophyJanuary 04, 2021

277 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 1,369 Active
Wyomings number of active coronavirus cases increased by 271 on Sunday as the state reported 277 new confirmed cases of the virus.
January 03, 2021

Lummis Joins Group Planning To Object To Electoral College Certification
U.S. Sen.-elect Cynthia Lummis will join a group of 10 other U.S. senators in voting to reject electors from states where the results of the presidential election have been questioned
January 03, 2021

Gordon Lifts Restrictive Hours For Wyoming Restaurants and Bars
Gov. Mark Gordons office on Saturday announced that Wyoming restaurants and bars can return to normal hours effective on on January 9.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 03, 2021

Jimmy Orr: Grizzly 399 and Her Four Cubs Romping Through the Snow
Grizzly 399 and her four cubs last week were filmed barreling through the snow at Grand Teton National Park.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 03, 2021

The Perfect New Year’s Story With A Local Wyoming Twist
A tribute to the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns was presented Wednesday afternoon at Cheyenne Rotary.
January 01, 2021

Rod Miller: Suspending Disbelief in the Cowboy State
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Frank Eathorne and the Wyoming GOP Central Committee are telling us to forget about what the facts say, and are trying to convince our congressional delegation to monkeywrench the election results simply because things didnt turn out Franks way, and because someones spinster aunt in North Dakota had a dream about voting machines.
Rod MillerJanuary 01, 2021

New Dubois Military Museum Named10th Best New Attraction In Country
Voters from all over America have named the new National Museum of Military Vehicles the 10th best new attraction in the entire country.
Bill SniffinDecember 31, 2020

Dan Brophy: Privilege – Our Wyoming Federal Delegation And The Rest Of Us
Guest columnist Dan Brophy writes: "If you wish to ask Rep Cheney or Senators Barrasso or Enzi to explain why they ignore the evidence of fraud, try calling their offices, only to get no answer or no honest reply from a staffer."
Dan BrophyDecember 31, 2020

212 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Thursday; 1,401 Active
Wyoming ended 2020 with a decline in active coronavirus cases to levels not seen since early October.
December 31, 2020

33 More COVID Deaths Bring Wyoming’s Toll To 438
Thirty-three more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
December 31, 2020

Wyoming Department of Health Unveils Phases For COVID Vaccine Rollout
Wyoming is continuing its phased approach to offering the coronavirus pandemic to all residents who want to receive it.
December 31, 2020

Bill Sniffin: Predictions – Not All Doom But No Boom Either– But What Am I Missing?
Okay, now that we have 2020 in our rear-view mirror, what do we foresee for 2021? This is my annual prediction column.
Bill SniffinDecember 31, 2020

Devils Tower Sees Record Visitation Numbers This Year Despite Pandemic
Devils Tower National Monument has seen record visitation numbers this year, despite being closed for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
December 31, 2020

Weston County Health Officer Denies Variance For Bars, Restaurants
Despite Weston County having just 29 active cases of COVID-19, the countys public health officer denied a county wide variance allowing bars and restaurants to stay open past 10 p.m., according to Weston County Commissioner Marty Ertman.
December 31, 2020

Dr. David Smith Joins SageWest Health Care To Provide Hospitalist Services
SageWest Health Care is pleased to announce that David Smith, MD, has joined its staff and will be offering inpatient medicine services at SageWest Health Care in Riverton.
December 31, 2020

Jim Angell: A Look Back at Some of the Year’s Top Stories
Youll find our choices for the top five stories of the year, along with some runners up, important stories that captured the attention of many of our readers.
December 31, 2020

Sublette County Sheriff Releases Footage Of Daring Rescue In Icy Water
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office has released the body camera footage of the rescue of a man and two dogs from the Green River this weekend.
December 31, 2020

Masking, Distancing Still Expected To Be Way Of Life For Months
While coronavirus vaccinations are being distributed locally, health officials warn masks, distancing and other safety guidelines are expected to continue through at least spring 2021
December 31, 2020

Gillette: Teen Arrested For Strangulation, Assault Of Pregnant Woman
A 19-year-old man is charged with aggravated assault of a pregnant woman after allegedly choking and pressing a knife to his girlfriends neck.
County 17December 31, 2020

114 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,531 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming moved back up over 1,500 on Wednesday, reversing a four-day trend of declines.
December 30, 2020

Wyoming GOP Applauds Legislators Contesting Electoral College Votes: “This Is The Time To Fight”
The Wyoming Republican Party is praising U.S. senators and representatives who are willing to contest the results of the Electoral College votes in the presidential election.
December 30, 2020

Niobrara County Gets Exemption From Mask Mandate & Health Orders
Wyomings smallest county has won a variance exempting it from the statewide health orders requiring the use of face masks in public settings and limiting the hours of bars and restaurants.
December 30, 2020
