Jeff Victor

In the community’s only contested primary for a countywide office this year, a deputy county attorney beat the chair of the local Republican party. Other county office nominees sailed to victory.

In all races other than the Republican primary for U.S. House, Albany County tracked the state vote. Moderate Republican candidates won by greater margins in Albany County.

The primary was impactful. The general will be even busier. Election coverage sponsors enable local, in-depth journalism to thrive in Albany County. They also get a shoutout on each election story.

Both up- and downballot, local voters will direct the future of their community’s leadership.

A judge ruled against Ríhanna Kelver’s immunity request, sending the case to trial. At trial, the state’s burden of proof will be higher and Kelver said she is “hopeful” for her self-defense claim.

A civilian climate scientist alleges he was ousted for wanting to teach mainstream climate science, which he alleges was “forbidden at West Point” by Reeves and others.

The work session begins at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Operations Center and will feature presentations on the local impacts the tax break could have for both city and county.

Republished with permission by the Laramie Reporter A federal lawsuit alleges University of Wyoming (UW) President Shane Reeves suppressed

A wildfire spanning the Albany-Platte county line and visible from Wheatland began with a lightning strike, officials say. The fire is 0% contained.

The fire is nearing 6,500 acres as it grows to the north, aided by dry winds and tough terrain. Among other tactics, firefighters are using drone-ignited controlled burns to halt the fire’s progress.