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Sole Democratic candidate for secretary of state emphasizes administrative compliance and public land access
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (423+ words) Mc Carty, a retired railway worker now living in Worland, is running as the sole Democratic candidate for Wyoming secretary of state. His entry into the race ensures a contested general election on Nov. 3 for the seat being vacated by…...
Who will pay for orphan wells? Multiple organizations fighting new rules for drilling on public land
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (858+ words) While Western states depend on energy extraction for much of their budgets, the cost to the American taxpayers to cap orphan wells, and renovate the land back to its original state, could be billions of dollars. There are more than…...
Commissioners hear request to hand count ballots this election cycle
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (669+ words) A Rock Springs resident has approached the Sweetwater County Commission about switching from the use of voting machines to hand-counting all ballots in elections. GREEN RIVER " A Rock Springs resident has requested the Sweetwater County Commission consider hand counting ballots…...
Mickelson, Milonas debate downtown investment, infrastructure at forum
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (1010+ words) ROCK SPRINGS -- Incumbent Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson and challenger Councilman Rick Milonas revealed different visions for the city during a candidate forum on Wednesday, July 8, at the Young at Heart Community Center. The Sweetwater GOP hosted the event and…...
Jubilee Days features youth rodeo series, League of Women Voters of Laramie hosts third candidate forum
9+ hour ago (178+ words) Greetings, and I hope everyone is having a good morning as the Laramie Jubilee Days celebration rolls on. Today's newsletter also has Carolina Boelter's latest coverage of the League of Women Voters of Laramie hosting its third candidate forum for…...
Sheriff Kozak makes headlines twice in one day; introducing our new state government reporter
9+ hour ago (223+ words) Wyoming News. com Good morning, and Happy Thursday. Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is back in the news today. . actually, twice in one day On our front page is a Wyo File story about his video response from over the…...
Honoring the founding means accountability to God
9+ hour ago (643+ words) The United States of America counts July 4, 1776, as the day of its founding. Other nations count a pivotal battle, the signing of a treaty or the coronation of a king. But we count neither April 19, 1775 (the battle of Lexington and…...
Stone-Manning: Celebrate the nation's anniversary by speaking up for public land
9+ hour ago (446+ words) Two people hike in the Selkirk Mountains of Idaho. As we mark our nation's 250th anniversary, it's worth celebrating what we the people have in common. Memories of that backcountry trip. High meadow lakes. Campfires. A bird dog, smiling next to…...
Candidates for county positions participate in forum hosted by League of Women Voters of Laramie
9+ hour ago (1675+ words) Candidates for Albany County offices took part in a League of Women Voters of Laramie forum in the Albany County Public Library on July 2, 2026, where they answered questions about their positions, office and other topics. Shown from left, are Mark…...
Swensen, Davis outline priorities for County Clerk at GOP debate
9+ hour ago (993+ words) The Sweetwater GOP hosted the 2026 Republican Debates on Tuesday, July 7, at the Young at Heart Community Center. Pictured from left are Carl Demshar, Rich Kaumo Sr. , Cindy Lane Swensen and Sweetwater County Commissioner Robb Slaughter talking before the debates." Sweetwater…...