Proposals for large worker housing for thousands of data center builders anger residents in Wyoming
Residents in Wyoming are expressing strong opposition to proposed “man camps” intended to accommodate thousands of out-of-state workers coming to assist in the construction of large data centers that consume significant energy. This reflects a growing trend of local pushback against similar developments across the country. Local officials are reportedly assessing a proposal from Iron […]
Wyoming GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Opposed MAGA’s Efforts on Illegal Immigration
Despite having consistently high approval ratings for President Donald Trump, Eric Barlow, a prominent Republican candidate for governor in Wyoming, has often voted against legislation supporting the MAGA agenda on illegal immigration. State Sen. Barlow, who previously served as the speaker of the Wyoming House, has collaborated with Democrats on issues like sanctuary cities and […]
Wyoming councilman Troy Bray urged for the removal of poor judges following the abortion decision
A city council member in Wyoming is under fire after making a controversial comment about judges in light of a recent court ruling on abortion. Troy Bray’s remark, which suggested that “bad judges must be hanged,” followed a decision by a Natrona County judge preventing the enforcement of the state’s six-week abortion ban, allowing abortions […]
Wyoming councilman suggests ‘hang bad judges’ following abortion ban decision
Wyoming Council Member Sparks Controversy with Remarks on Judges A member of the Powell City Council in Wyoming has come under fire after suggesting that “bad judges” should be hanged, following a court’s decision regarding abortion laws. Despite the backlash, he later clarified that his comments were not meant as a threat. Democratic state representative […]
Wyoming judge halts ban on abortions after detecting a fetal heartbeat during legal dispute
Wyoming Judge Blocks Recent Abortion Restrictions A judge in Wyoming has temporarily halted enforcement of new abortion restrictions that would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable, typically around the sixth week of pregnancy. On Friday, Natrona County District Judge Dan Forgie issued a temporary injunction against the Human Heartbeat Act as the […]
GOP major donor’s son swaps finances for a run for the Wyoming House this autumn
Steve Freese, the son of the late Republican donor Foster Freese, has officially entered the race for Wyoming’s open House of Representatives seat. He aims to become a candidate rather than just funding others. This week, Freese shared his plans to run for the seat currently occupied by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming). It’s interesting to […]
Wyoming teenager accidentally kills mother during argument about a stolen tablet.
A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody on suspicion of shooting his mother in the back of the head after discovering she had stolen a tablet from a customer. Havok Leone is facing first-degree murder charges and will be tried as an adult for the death of his 41-year-old mother, Teresa McIntosh, at their […]
Wyoming Governor Approves Law Limiting Abortion After Heartbeat Is Found
Wyoming Governor Signs Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Bill Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) signed a bill on Monday that places restrictions on abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. This law, known as the “Human Heartbeat Act,” makes abortion illegal around six weeks into pregnancy, with exceptions only for serious medical emergencies or to protect the […]
Wyoming hunter Cody Roberts strikes a plea agreement in wolf torture case that may keep him out of prison
A Wyoming man has made a plea deal in a case involving the alleged torture of a wolf. Cody Roberts, who faced accusations of aggressively pursuing a wolf with his snowmobile and later dragging the wounded animal into a bar, has managed to avoid prison time. Roberts, 44, struck a deal where he must pay […]
Wyoming state board decides to start canceling contentious wind leases
Wind Lease Cancellations in Wyoming The Wyoming Land Commission recently voted 3-2 on February 5 to start the process of ending certain wind leases linked to the Pronghorn and Sidewinder projects located in the eastern region of the state. The Pronghorn project is situated on state land in Converse County, while the Sidewinder project is […]