Legislature

Wyoming’s revenue forecast gets a modest upgrade

Lawmakers now have an additional $38 million dollars to consider when shaping a budget at the upcoming session. Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Wyoming’s revenue picture shows modest positive improvement as lawmakers... Read more »

01/20/22 12:40 PM

Laramie, Albany counties in ‘chaos’ after redistricting move

01/18/22 12:54 PM

Wyoming state agencies to start presenting budget requests to legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee on December 1

11/24/21 10:37 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approve new roadkill harvesting rules that now await governor’s signature

11/17/21 11:09 AM

Gov. Gordon seeks ~$52.5M in new budget to help Wyoming pay snow plow drivers, jailors, janitors and more

11/15/21 5:22 PM

Leaders say Wyomign legislators worked hard during anti-vax mandate special session

11/04/21 4:24 PM

Wyo legislature fails to take ‘strong action’ against Biden vax mandate; special session costs taxpayer ~$175K

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— After seven days in special session, the Wyoming Legislature passed one piece of legislation and one of the legislators vocal in calling for the special session expressed disappointment... Read more »

11/04/21 12:04 PM

Diminished Wyoming anti-vaccine-mandate session nears end

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers found themselves left Wednesday with just one bill still standing out of 40 drafted for a special session to... Read more »

11/03/21 6:10 PM

Wyoming house disagrees with Senate changes to last standing anti-vaccination mandate bill

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has so far failed to pass any legislation during the special session that was convened mainly to consider ways to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates.... Read more »

11/03/21 4:36 PM

Wyoming Senate defeats ‘do nothing’ bill banning employer vaccine mandates

CHEYENNE, Wyo. —The Wyoming Senate on Wednesday defeated House Bill 1001 on Wednesday afternoon, legislation that aimed to prohibit employers from requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. With the defeat of... Read more »

11/03/21 2:15 PM

Gray sees Harshman’s curses as frustration with call for recorded vote on push to stop Biden vaccine mandates

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Rep. Chuck Gray (Natrona County) on Wednesday issued a statement in regard to Rep. Steve Harshman (Natrona) cursing him over a hot microphone during the legislature’s special... Read more »

11/03/21 11:58 AM

‘Let’s shake our fists at the man’: Wyo Senate debates putting businesses in anti-vax mandate crosshairs

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The Wyoming Senate on Tuesday began its floor session by continuing work on House Bill 1001, legislation that would prohibit private employers from requiring people to get COVID-19 vaccinations... Read more »

11/02/21 1:30 PM

Wyoming Senate adds $10M into anti-vaccine mandate bill to facilitate class-action lawsuits

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate took up consideration of House Bill 1002 on Monday afternoon, legislation that would prohibit public entities such as counties, municipalities and school districts from enforcing federal... Read more »

11/02/21 8:21 AM

Operation Warp Speed: Would Wyoming be fighting vaccine mandates under Trump Administration

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved rapidly in the 22 months since the first case was confirmed in the United States in January 2020. Following a... Read more »

11/01/21 2:02 PM

Wyo lawmakers advance two, kill third anti-federal vax rules bills

Senate kills measure designed to prohibit ‘discrimination’ based on COVID-19 vaccination. Heavily amended House bill challenging employer mandates advances. Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile The Wyoming Senate voted 15-13 Friday to... Read more »

11/01/21 8:33 AM

Wyoming House reject Democrats efforts to provide relief to people suffering from COVID-19 impacts

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Democrats in the Wyoming House of Representatives attempted on Friday to have a bill considered during the legislature’s special session that would provide relief to people suffering... Read more »

10/29/21 1:15 PM

Harshman apologies for vulgar comment made toward Rep. Gray heard on hot mic in Wyoming House

UPDATE: After Harshman’s apology on Friday, Rep. John Bear (Campbell County) said he plans to bring a motion for censure of possibly two members of the House of Representatives on... Read more »

10/29/21 11:27 AM

Wyoming legislator sees call for succession implied in approach to fighting federal vaccine mandate

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— While working a bill that would prohibit employers from requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, the Wyoming House of Representatives on Thursday debated... Read more »

10/28/21 5:40 PM

Wyoming Senate reject bill that would require vaccine, mask mandate waivers be granted to K-12 students

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Under existing Wyoming law, students can be waived from having to get required immunizations for preventable diseases if written evidence of medical reasons or religious objections is... Read more »

10/27/21 5:53 PM

Wyoming ban on vaccine rules for customers clears hurdle

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Concerns about business owners’ rights didn’t prevent Wyoming lawmakers holding a special legislative session Wednesday from advancing a bill that would... Read more »

10/27/21 5:37 PM

Wyo Senate squash look at Medicaid expansion during special session

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The Wyoming Senate voted against introducing a bill to expand Medicaid in Wyoming during the legislature’s special session on Monday, October 27. Sen. Cale Case (Fremont County), asked... Read more »

10/27/21 3:14 PM

‘No sincerely held belief?’ Banner Health employee in Wyoming denied religious exemption from vaccine mandate

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Banner Health, which operates 29 hospitals across the country is requiring that all employees get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1. In Wyoming, Banner operates the Wyoming Medical... Read more »

10/27/21 8:28 AM

Wyoming lawmakers to mull penalties for requiring vaccines

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 would result in up to $10 million in fines and at least $500,000 in... Read more »

10/27/21 8:15 AM

Wyoming Legislature defeat expedited rules, opening door for more bills, longer special session

CHEYENNE, Wyo, – — The Wyoming Legislature convened a special session on Tuesday morning intended to focus on vaccine mandates. In order to limit the number of bills to be... Read more »

10/26/21 3:56 PM

PHOTO GALLERY: Citizens gather at Wyo Capitol in support of COVID Special Session

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Hundreds of citizens showed their support during the start of a Wyoming Legislature special session primarily focused on COVID-19 mandates on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Wyoming... Read more »

10/26/21 10:51 AM

Wyoming Legislature could take another crack at expanding Medicaid during special session

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — While the Wyoming Legislature’s upcoming special session is expected to largely focus on the issue of vaccine mandates, the legislature could also take another crack at expanding... Read more »

10/26/21 10:37 AM

Wyoming bill seeks to limit school vaccine requirements, create mask mandate exemptions for students

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Bills have been drafted for consideration during the Wyoming Legislature’s upcoming special session that take aim at vaccine and mask requirements in schools. House Bill 1010 and its mirror... Read more »

10/26/21 8:21 AM

Wyoming bill seeks to provide $1,000 incentive payments to state employees for getting vaccinated against COVID-19

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Wyoming has the second lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the country, according to the Mayo Clinic’s vaccine tracker. 43.5% of people in Wyoming are fully vaccinated, the lowest rate... Read more »

10/25/21 4:51 PM

Wyo has highest COVID death rate in U.S. heading into Legislative special session to fight vaccine mandates

CHEYENNE, Wyo— As the Wyoming Legislature prepares to hold a special session to fight against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the Cowboy State is dealing with the country’s highest COVID-19 death rate... Read more »

10/25/21 3:02 PM

Lusk resident sworn into 66th Wyoming Legislature

J.D. Williams, resident of Lusk, was sworn in as a member of the 66th Wyoming Legislature on Friday in the House Chamber of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

10/22/21 2:32 PM

Despite no final rules for Biden vaccine mandate, Wyo Legislature sets special session for Oct. 26-28

CHEYENNE, Wyo. —The Wyoming Legislature will hold a special session from October 26-28 in order to consider legislation to limit the impact from vaccine mandates issued by the administration of... Read more »

10/19/21 11:50 AM

Lummis, Barrasso introduce bill to protect Second Amendment on some federal lands

CASPER, Wyo – U.S. Senators from Wyoming Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso have introduced legislation they say will ensure individuals can carry a firearm on land managed by the U.S. Army... Read more »

10/12/21 2:06 PM

WBC approves final changes to Broadband Development Grant Program rules

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) approved new rules for Chapters 1 and 2 of the Broadband Development Grant Program at its board of directors WBC Board of Directors at... Read more »

09/28/21 4:26 PM

Advocates see Wyoming Legislative committees struggle to advance juvenile justice reform

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Youth Justice Coalition (WYJC) said in a press release on Monday that it sees a pressing need for extensive reform to the Cowboy State’s juvenile... Read more »

09/21/21 11:21 AM

Wyoming legislature may hold special session to limit impact of Biden vaccine mandate

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature may hold a special session in October that would aim to limit perceived federal overreach of President Joe Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine mandate that... Read more »

09/15/21 11:18 AM

Bouchard calls for Fauci to be tried, then executed

September 10, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile Wyoming Sen. Anthony Bouchard (R-Cheyenne) posted a meme on his congressional campaign’s Facebook page accusing White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci of lying... Read more »

09/11/21 4:02 PM

Rep. Chuck Gray says Wyoming should pass strict abortion law similar to Texas’ Heartbeat Bill

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Wyoming state Rep. Chuck Gray (Natrona County) said in a Facebook post Wednesday that he thought it was “great news” that a Texas law banning most abortions went... Read more »

09/03/21 10:53 AM

Committee hits pause on creating open primary, removing party affiliation in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Committee voted during a meeting on Thursday to indefinitely table proposed legislation that would create open primaries... Read more »

09/02/21 1:24 PM

Wyoming lawmakers to weigh film subsidy program

August 27, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile Wyoming lawmakers will pursue a film subsidy program in the upcoming legislative session. The move follows several years of industry pressure. The Joint Committee on Travel,... Read more »

08/30/21 8:18 AM

Draft Wyoming roadkill rules will prohibit harvesting on interstates, busy highways

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Monday that it is accepting public comment on draft regulations pertaining to the harvesting of roadkill in the state. Game... Read more »

08/26/21 11:20 AM

Wyoming Game and Fish seek public comment on draft Road Kill harvesting rules

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is gathering public comment on a draft regulation that would govern road kill harvesting in Wyoming. Game and Fish will be holding... Read more »

08/17/21 1:48 PM

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Legislature

Wyoming’s revenue forecast gets a modest upgrade

Laramie, Albany counties in ‘chaos’ after redistricting move

Wyoming state agencies to start presenting budget requests to legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee on December 1

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approve new roadkill harvesting rules that now await governor’s signature

Gov. Gordon seeks ~$52.5M in new budget to help Wyoming pay snow plow drivers, jailors, janitors and more

Leaders say Wyomign legislators worked hard during anti-vax mandate special session

Wyo legislature fails to take ‘strong action’ against Biden vax mandate; special session costs taxpayer ~$175K

Diminished Wyoming anti-vaccine-mandate session nears end

Wyoming house disagrees with Senate changes to last standing anti-vaccination mandate bill

Wyoming Senate defeats ‘do nothing’ bill banning employer vaccine mandates

Gray sees Harshman’s curses as frustration with call for recorded vote on push to stop Biden vaccine mandates

‘Let’s shake our fists at the man’: Wyo Senate debates putting businesses in anti-vax mandate crosshairs

Wyoming Senate adds $10M into anti-vaccine mandate bill to facilitate class-action lawsuits

Operation Warp Speed: Would Wyoming be fighting vaccine mandates under Trump Administration

Wyo lawmakers advance two, kill third anti-federal vax rules bills

Wyoming House reject Democrats efforts to provide relief to people suffering from COVID-19 impacts

Harshman apologies for vulgar comment made toward Rep. Gray heard on hot mic in Wyoming House

Wyoming legislator sees call for succession implied in approach to fighting federal vaccine mandate

Wyoming Senate reject bill that would require vaccine, mask mandate waivers be granted to K-12 students

Wyoming ban on vaccine rules for customers clears hurdle

Wyo Senate squash look at Medicaid expansion during special session

‘No sincerely held belief?’ Banner Health employee in Wyoming denied religious exemption from vaccine mandate

Wyoming lawmakers to mull penalties for requiring vaccines

Wyoming Legislature defeat expedited rules, opening door for more bills, longer special session

PHOTO GALLERY: Citizens gather at Wyo Capitol in support of COVID Special Session

Wyoming Legislature could take another crack at expanding Medicaid during special session

Wyoming bill seeks to limit school vaccine requirements, create mask mandate exemptions for students

Wyoming bill seeks to provide $1,000 incentive payments to state employees for getting vaccinated against COVID-19

Wyo has highest COVID death rate in U.S. heading into Legislative special session to fight vaccine mandates

Lusk resident sworn into 66th Wyoming Legislature

Despite no final rules for Biden vaccine mandate, Wyo Legislature sets special session for Oct. 26-28

Lummis, Barrasso introduce bill to protect Second Amendment on some federal lands

WBC approves final changes to Broadband Development Grant Program rules

Advocates see Wyoming Legislative committees struggle to advance juvenile justice reform

Wyoming legislature may hold special session to limit impact of Biden vaccine mandate

Bouchard calls for Fauci to be tried, then executed

Rep. Chuck Gray says Wyoming should pass strict abortion law similar to Texas’ Heartbeat Bill

Committee hits pause on creating open primary, removing party affiliation in Wyoming

Wyoming lawmakers to weigh film subsidy program

Draft Wyoming roadkill rules will prohibit harvesting on interstates, busy highways

Wyoming Game and Fish seek public comment on draft Road Kill harvesting rules

Crime

Court

Man accused of murdering wife deemed mentally unfit to stand trial – awaits transfer to Wyoming State Hospital

Laramie County Recent Arrests (1-24-22)

Weekly arrest report: (1/14/22 – 1/21/22)

Official: 1 officer dead, 1 gravely hurt in Harlem shooting

Cheyenne PD seeking assistance in identifying Walmart grand larceny suspects

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Finnerty, Cazier, Rumpf, Hert, Trevino

Obituaries: Ermarth, Bole, Higine, Dice, McWilliams

Obituaries: McKenzie, Wilkerson, Alicea

Obituaries: Brownell, Anderson, Durfey

Obituaries: Lopez, Miller, Hause, Cushing, Kuchel

Community

COVID-19

2,048 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Monday; 283 in Laramie County

UW announces more than $1 million gift by Susie McMurry to Western Thunder Marching Band, Whitney School of Nursing

I-80 in Wyoming could see 3-5 inches in coming storm; much of the Cowboy State to see snow

I-25 re-opens to light, high-profile vehicles; high winds return Sunday to southeast Wyoming

Pennsylvania authorities: don’t approach lab monkey missing after crash

Wyoming

Latest News

Winter weather advisory expands to Cheyenne for Monday night through Tuesday

UW men’s basketball reschedules two previously-postponed games

2,048 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Monday; 283 in Laramie County

UW announces more than $1 million gift by Susie McMurry to Western Thunder Marching Band, Whitney School of Nursing

Wyoming high schools see 82.4% graduation rate in 2020-21; both Laramie County districts see high rates

Promoted

Employment

Sublette County Hospital looking for RN’s, Paramedics, and Med Techs

Blaine Burgess: why he became a lawyer

2022 Open Enrollment for Health Insurance

Serve Wyoming is seeking a Program Coordinator

Issues in the Identification and Treatment of Eating Disorders

Galleries

Community

(PHOTOS) Gordon, Barrasso participate in 9/11 ceremony on 20th anniversary of attacks