WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Stop Prolonging the Pain of the Schumer Shutdown * "How much longer are you going to force families to stand in line at food banks and workers to miss paychecks? The Schumer Shutdown can end this week." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor on Day 37 of the Schumer Shutdown as several Senate Demo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Statement on Vice President Cheney * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today issued the following statement on the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. "Wyoming mourns the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. From high school football star to White House Chief of Staff, Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President, Dick's career has  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Democrats Have a Dangerous and Destructive Vision for America's Future * "The Democrat Party has been hijacked by socialists. Now, they're holding the American people hostage. Why? Because Democrats are radical and extreme." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the historic achievements of President Donald J.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Hageman Reintroduces Bill to Streamline Tribal Land Leases * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) reintroduced legislation (link is external) to provide flexibility and certainty in the tribal land leasing process. The bill would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow all federally recognized tribes to enter   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Reintroduces the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act, legislation designed to help law enforcement crack down on the production of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. This legislation is both bipartisan and bicameral, wit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Releases Statement on the Passing of Vice President Dick Cheney * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney: "You couldn't grow up in Wyoming and not know who Dick Cheney was. He dedicated most of his life to serving his country, working across multiple adminis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Day 35 of the Schumer Shutdown: When Will Democrats End Americans' Suffering? * "Federal workers want to reopen the government. The Democrats tell them, no, we know better than you do. As a result, the pain continues. Each day, the Democrats grow more radical, more reckless, more extreme, and more out of touch with the people they claim to represent." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 3 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Doyle Named UW Staff Employee of Third Quarter * An outstanding communicator who has lifted the public profile and internal cohesion of the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences has been named UW's Staff Employee of the Third Quarter. Marketing and Communications Specialist Michaela Doyle, a UW Institutional Marketing employee embedded in the College of Arts and Sciences, will be honored in   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Emmy-Winning Filmmaker to Present Nov. 21 at UW * An Emmy award-winning filmmaker and Yale Fellow, Karyl Evans, will share her experience of bonding and working with Connecticut's Native tribes with the public Friday, Nov. 21, at the University of Wyoming. Evans' presentation, "Building Relationships and Making Documentaries with the Northeast Woodland Native Peoples in Connecticut," will start at 2 p.m.  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Expressions That Run Counter to Our Values * Campus Community, I am writing today concerning various incidents that have occurred on our campus recently, that have taken us some time to piece together. I recognize that this message comes later than some may have expected, but it remains important that I speak to these events and reaffirm our shared values, as outlined in our strategic plan. On October   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Laramie Civic Chorus and Campus Community Band Concert Nov. 10 at UW * The Laramie Civic Chorus and Campus Community Band join forces for a collaborative concert Monday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are available at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/uwyo/6984, in person or at (307) 766-6666 at the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts box office, Mon  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters Mourns Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney * WASHINGTON, CHEYENNE The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Wyoming issued the following statement honoring former Vice President Dick Cheney: "Dick Cheney was a public servant whose long career reflected a deep commitment to the institutions of our democracy an  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * New UW Laboratory to Address Pressing Challenges in Energy Industry * A new Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory (MASL) has opened at the University of Wyoming, and it will enable advances in understanding subsurface processes through integrated geomechanics, fluid dynamics and advanced reservoir characterization. UW recently welcomed dignitaries and energy industry representatives from acro  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Pledges Scholarships to UW Construction Management Students * Thanks to a generous gift from the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, two full-ride scholarships will be awarded each year to community college students transferring into the University of Wyoming's Construction Management Program. Each William J. Pulte Scholar in Construction Management will receive an annu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement After Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney: "Today, America honors Dick Cheney's life of service. Born in Lincoln, NE and a son of Wyoming, Vice President Cheney represented his state and country with commitment and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Barrasso Pays Tribute to Vice President Dick Cheney * "He was, by any measure, one of the most consequential Vice Presidents our nation ever had. Dick helped guide the course of history in Wyoming, in America, and around the world. We will always remember Dick Cheney as a son of Wyoming." Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * The Schumer Shutdown is Cruel and Heartless * "In an interview just yesterday with Punchbowl News, Senator Murphy said reopening the government would do 'substantial damage' to Democrats' 'brand.' There you have it. Functioning government is bad for the 'brand.'" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today blasted Senate Democrats for their 38-day cruel and   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 5 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * UMSL Marketing and Communications wins three CASE Best of District VI Awards The department was honored for its work in UMSL Magazine and UMSL Daily. By Heather Riske The Council for Advancement and Support of Education has announced its 2025 Best of District VI Awards, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis Marketing and Communications Department took home three awards. In the com  more

BRISTOL, England, Nov. 5 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * UK first as West of England signs tech agreement with US quantum leaders A landmark transatlantic technology deal has been signed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, the University of Bristol, and the largest regional quantum consortium in America, Elevate Quantum. Today's agreement - the very first of its kind anywhere in the UK - is an important first step for more investment and j  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Patent Introduction Webinar Nov. 12 * Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and startups will have the opportunity to receive an introduction to patents Wednesday, Nov. 12. Mary Fuller, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regional director, will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "An Introduction to Patents and Business C  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Board of Trustees to Meet Nov. 19-21 * The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will receive reports on UW's Elk Mountain Observatory, the Tier-1 Engineering Initiative and the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources during the board's regular meeting Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 19-21. The meeting will take place at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. Public sessions of the board   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Botany Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Study Drought and Fire in Western Forests * A professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Botany and director of the Global Vegetation Project recently received a new grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how drought and fire are reshaping forests across the western United States. Daniel Laughlin has received an NSF grant for his  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Electrical Engineering Student Awarded Best Paper at International Conference * Tessa Livingston came to the University of Wyoming determined to make a meaningful impact on people's lives, and her research in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science stands to do just that. Livingston, a master's student from Lander studying electrical engineering, recently was recognized at the 11  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 3 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Music Presents 'Brazil Unfolded' Piano Recital Nov. 8 * The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present a joint recital, "Brazil Unfolded: A Portrait in Four Hands," featuring Theresa Bogard and Helber Fernandes Ribeiro, Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public. This unique program offers an imme  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 3 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Planetarium and SciDIY Makerspace to Host 'Dome After Dark' Event Nov. 8 * The University of Wyoming's Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium, in collaboration with the SciDIY Makerspace, will host Dome After Dark an immersive evening of sound, light and creative energy Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The 18-and-older event will feature two figures in Colorado's electronic music sce  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 3 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Presidential Search Begins * The search for the University of Wyoming's next president is officially underway. A position profile and job description have been completed and posted online, and advertising is being placed on key higher education platforms by UW's search consultant, Parker Executive Search, which is accepting applications and nominations. The presidential position profile, which inclu  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Rural Health Institute Hosts First Continuing Education Conference for Sonographers * The University of Wyoming's Rural Health Institute, part of the College of Health Sciences, recently hosted its inaugural continuing education conference for sonographers, made possible through the generous support of the Helmsley Ultrasound Initiative. The two-day event brought together experts and learners from acr  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 4 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Statement on Death of Dick Cheney * Following is a statement from University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel on the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney: It is with deep sadness that the University of Wyoming community learns of the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, a distinguished alumnus whose lifelong connection to his alma mater reflected his enduring commitment to public service  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's 11th Annual Giving Day Raises $4 Million in 24 Hours * For the University of Wyoming's 11th annual Giving Day, a total of 9,271 donors seized the day, contributing $4,027,891 in support of UW colleges, programs, student organizations and more. Prior to the day, donors lit the way with more than $1.68 million in matching and challenge funds that encouraged this remarkable level of support. "Donors ar  more

HAILEY, Idaho, Nov. 7 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * Community groups file court action to protect resources, public involvement in massive Wyoming drilling project WASHINGTON, D.C. - Conservation groups are challenging an attempt by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sidestep a 2024 court order halting the Converse County Oil & Gas Project in the southern Powder River Basin of Wyoming and unlawfully expedite development of new w  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Wyoming Telehealth Network Observes Telehealth Awareness Week * Wyoming's fifth annual Telehealth Awareness Week was held recently to recognize the role of telehealth in modern health care; educate providers and consumers about available resources; and support the ongoing implementation of telehealth across Wyoming. To celebrate, the Wyoming Telehealth Network (WyTN) launched a social media campaign to h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Wyoming: State-Imposed Hemp Ban Not Preempted by Federal Law, Appellate Court Rules * Cheyenne, WY: A 2024 state law prohibiting the production and sale of certain hemp-derived products, including those containing delta-8 THC or synthetically-derived cannabinoids, is not preempted by the 2018 federal Farm Bill, according to a ruling by the US Cour  more