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As events throughout the state this summer continue to draw large numbers of visitors, including fairs, parades, and other celebrations of Western life, Governor Mark Gordon and state leaders are reminding the public about the dangers of fentanyl – a narcotic that is becoming increasingly prevalent in Wyoming and in the U.S. more broadly. Emergency…
WASHINGTON (AP) — An original script for Donald Trump’s speech the day after the Capitol insurrection included tough talk ordering the Justice Department to “ensure all lawbreakers are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law” and stating the rioters “do not represent me.” But those words were crossed out with thick black lines, apparently…
The Coca-Cola Co. posted strong sales in the second quarter due to price increases and rising demand from restaurants, theme parks and other venues. The company also raised its revenue expectations Tuesday, saying that it now expects organic revenue growth of between 12% and 13% for the full year. That’s up from earlier projections of…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A lawsuit filed Monday by a Casper women’s health clinic and others seeks to block Wyoming’s new abortion ban just before it’s scheduled to take effect. The lawsuit claims the new law violates the state constitution with restrictions that will discourage potentially lifesaving pregnancy healthcare in Wyoming, forcing pregnant women to…
As concerns over COVID-19 begin to ease, Park County Emergency Management officials are looking to revitalize community engagement by rebuilding normal continuity with local partners. Geoff Weimer, the new Park County Public Health Response Coordinator, works closely with Jeff Martin who is the Emergency Manager and Director for the Office of Homeland Security. Their focus?…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Three weeks before the most significant election of her political career, Liz Cheney was nowhere to be seen as thousands of voters gathered for a massive midsummer rodeo and cowboy festival in Wyoming’s largest city. Instead, the three-term Republican congresswoman was 1,600 miles away in Washington presiding over a U.S. House…
As the Republican primary in August approaches, the race for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat continues to intensify. Current polls have incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney down as much as twenty points, trailing candidate Harriet Hageman. Former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Hageman has highlighted important differences between Hageman and Cheney. These differences have only widened…
By ZEKE MILLER and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that…
The U.S. Postal Service said it will substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it’s buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, after the Biden administration and environmental groups said the agency’s initial plan had too few electric vehicles and fell short of the administration’s climate change goals. The Postal Service now wants…
Republican Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wyoming, Harriet Hageman, has raised over “$4 million” in her race against incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney. In a report filed with the Federal Election Commission, Hageman demonstrated that she raised $1.8 million in the 2nd quarter of 2022. She will enter the final month of the…