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Wyoming schools may lose $24.5M after Trump administration withholds federal funds
CHEYENNE — Wyoming officials say the Cowboy State stands to lose more than $24.5 million after the Trump administration withheld more than $6 billion in funds supporting various education programs earlier this week. Kim Amen, president of the...

US Senator Lummis Calls For Removal Of Double Taxation In Bitcoin And Crypto
Senator Cynthia Lummis continues to push for legislation to address the double taxation on Bitcoin miners and crypto stakers. Proposals for the integration of a provision addressing the issue failed to get incorporated into the “One Big Beautiful...

Rule Of Law On Trial: Ripple Vs. Custodia In The Fed Master Account Showdown
Ripple recently announced its application for a Federal Reserve Master Account, an account that allows access to the Central Bank’s payment systems. Custodia Bank’s application for the same account was denied in 2023. Many consider a potential...

A New York Rebellion: Gen Z’s Political Awakening
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Governor Gordon Appoints Keith Kautz Attorney General
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Keith Kautz as Attorney General beginning July 7, 2025. Kautz replaces Ryan Schelhaas, who is serving as interim Attorney General following the departure of Bridget Hill. Kautz served as a...
Sidney City Council Continues Partnership with Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce to Boost Community Development
SIDNEY - The Sidney City Council renewed its annual contract with the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce on June 24, 2025, reinforcing a valued partnership dedicated to fostering economic growth and community development in the region. This...

Wyoming County Commissioners finalize Keystone College/WIER agreement
With Keystone College’s merger with the Washington Institute for Education & Research now complete, final agreements have also been signed by Keystone/WIER, Wyoming County and People’s Security Bank & Trust. At a Wyoming County Commissioners...

Airloom Energy to pilot novel wind power tech at Wyoming site
Dive Brief: Airloom Energy has broken ground on a utility-scale pilot of the novel wind power technology that it says offers better energy density and siting flexibility at significantly lower capital cost. The Bill Gates-backed startup says the...

A look into a few Wyoming laws now in effect from the 2025 Legislative Session
Cheyenne, Wyo. - (Transcript) "It's officially July, which means it is the start of Wyoming's new fiscal year...and many laws went into effect from the 2025 Legislative Session...lets go over a couple of them." Starting off is House Bill 172,...

Wyoming's Education Savings Account lawsuit explained
Video Transcript: Payments for the education savings account meant to give Wyoming families $7,000 in state funds to home school their children, were supposed to go out Tuesday, July 1st. But due to this lawsuit, a judge has temporarily halted...

Rep. Miller now says she has been aware of the Wyoming County water crisis
CHARLESTON, W.Va . (WVVA) - Last month Congresswoman Carol Miller said she had never heard of the water crisis in Wyoming County, now she sings a different tune. Rep. Miller was asked by the pool of reporters if federal intervention is needed in...

Senate removes tax on solar and wind energy but dismantles climate law
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable...
‘Trying to silence us’: Trans woman uses the women’s bathroom to protest new Wyoming law
Rihanna Kelver showed up outside the Wyoming Capitol building in Cheyenne on July 1 with a black leather jacket, black Converse, thrifted jeans and a message for state lawmakers who passed a law earlier this year spelling out which restrooms...
Justice Department supports Wyoming’s proof of citizenship voting law in statement of interest
This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has its eyes on a Wyoming lawsuit. The DOJ filed a statement of interest...

Thunderstorms spark a flurry of new wildfires across Wyoming
A number of new wildfires started across the state on July 1, mostly due to lightning strikes. Grasses are dry and primed to spread fire quickly. Fire managers are asking for help to limit new starts by being careful ahead of the Fourth of July...

Gordon names former Wyoming Supreme Court justice who spoke out against abortion as new attorney general
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. Keith Kautz, a retired Wyoming Supreme Court justice known to carry deep religious convictions against...

Alleged Cheyenne Church Embezzler Extradited Back From Alaska
A woman who was arrested boarding a cruise ship in Ketchikan, Alaska last month after allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from a Cheyenne church has been extradited back to Laramie County to stand trial. According to a booking sheet,...

All of Idaho’s downwinders could be compensated under U.S. Senate’s mega bill
The federal government’s program that gives payments to people sickened by nuclear weapons testing is one step closer to being reauthorized and expanded. On Tuesday, U.S. Senate Republicans passed their massive tax and spending package, nicknamed...

Wyoming Republicans Urge Governor To Defend ‘Real Women’ After Trans Bathroom Stunt
Wyoming Republicans are calling on Governor Mark Gordon to take action after a 27-year-old man used the women’s bathroom at the state capitol, in defiance of state laws. The Wyoming Freedom Caucus said Tuesday that Gordon, a Republican, allowed...

These 3 Wyoming Cities Are in Danger During Nuclear Conflict
It seems like everyday someone in the news (and definitely the conspiracy theorists all over social media), is speaking about the chances of our great country entering into World War III. To be even more specific, certain individuals have begun to...