Wyoming
Wyoming Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans, citing state constitutional right to make health care decisions
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The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled 4-1 on January 6, 2026, that two 2023 laws banning most abortions—including a first-in-the-nation explicit ban on abortion pills—violate a 2012 state constitutional amendment guaranteeing competent adults the right to make their own health care decisions.
Week 7 of the Wyoming high school skiing season brings both alpine and nordic disciplines into action simultaneously for the first time. Alpine skiers head to Red Lodge, Montana, for the Cody Invitational, while nordic events shift to Jackson due to snow conditions. Competitions span Friday and Saturday with over 130 participants from six schools.
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Scammers have stolen more than $4.6 million from residents in Wyoming's three largest cities—Cheyenne, Gillette, and Sheridan—primarily via cryptocurrency ATMs, with $3 million lost in Gillette alone. Operating often from abroad, fraudsters target older victims using familiar tactics like impersonating authorities. Law enforcement reports highlight the untraceable nature of these machines, while education campaigns and proposed regulations seek to stem losses.