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Wyoming mayoral candidate wants AI to run the city

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June 20, 2024

Wyoming mayoral candidate wants AI to run the city

(NewsNation) — A mayoral candidate is vowing to let an artificial intelligence chatbot make all governing decisions if he’s elected to lead Wyoming’s capital city, but the state’s top election official says that proposal violates the law.

Victor Miller, who is seeking the Cheyenne mayor’s office, said Wednesday on NewsNation’s “Dan Abrams Live” he plans to fully cede decision-making to a customized AI bot he dubbed “Vic” if voters choose him.

“It’s going to be taking in the supporting documents, taking in what it knows about Cheyenne and systems here, the concerns, and it’s going to make a vote yes or no,” Miller explained. “And it’s going to do that based on intelligence and data. And I’m going to go ahead and pull the lever for it.”

But Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray said Wednesday on NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” that Miller’s candidacy violates state law because AI is ineligible to hold office.

Gray said the Cheyenne town clerk who certified Miller’s candidacy to the county clerk acted improperly. Gray’s office is exploring further action, though it doesn’t directly oversee municipal elections.

“Wyoming state law is very clear that an AI bot is not eligible to be a candidate for office,” Gray said. Only “qualified electors” who are state residents and U.S. citizens can run, he said.

Miller’s application also had deficiencies, Gray said, such as failing to list his full name, as required.

Miller insisted he has confidence the advanced AI model he’s utilizing can adequately govern.

“The best intelligence that we’ve extracted so far is OpenAI’s Chat GPT 4.0, and that’s what I’m using here,” Miller said. “There’s very minimal mistakes.”

Gray pushed back against arguments that AI could make better decisions than human elected officials, calling it “our worst nightmare becoming true.” He advocated for electing “conservative human beings” to uphold founding principles.

Miller has said openly his campaign revolves around AI decision-making: “AI has helped me personally such as helping me with my resume.”

The unorthodox campaign has drawn mixed reactions in Cheyenne so far, Miller acknowledged, but he believes he can persuade skeptical residents to go along with ceding power to artificial intelligence.

Gray believes similar AI candidate stunts could arise elsewhere, calling it “a very troubling trend in our nation.”

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Wyoming Valley Mall closed Christmas Eve due to power outage

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December 24, 2025

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Wyoming Valley Mall closed Christmas Eve due to power outage

The Wyoming Valley Mall is closed today — one of the busiest shopping days of the year — due to a power outage.

In a post on the mall’s Facebook page, officials said “crews are on site actively working on resolving this issue.”

The outage happened Tuesday night and mall officials announced the mall would close early.

Over the summer, the mall was closed for nearly two weeks due to an outage.

The mall is closed Christmas Day.

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Former Wyoming Cowboys in the NFL: Week 16

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December 24, 2025

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Former Wyoming Cowboys in the NFL: Week 16

LARAMIE — Marcus Epps hasn’t experienced the best injury luck over the last couple of seasons. After sustaining a season-ending knee injury a season ago, Epps has missed time this year with injury, as well.

That being said, when the former University of Wyoming safety is available, he produces. Sunday, with a lot at stake, was no different.

Epps had a pair of tackles in the Eagles’ 29-18 win at Washington. The victory clinched the NFC North Division crown.

For the season, Epps has recorded 12 tackles in 11 games played for 10-5 Philadelphia. The Eagles travel to Buffalo in Week 17.

Below is a list of all the former Wyoming Cowboys and how they performed in Week 16:

Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (quarterback)
Allen got a little dinged up in the Bills’ 23-20 win at Cleveland. He was 12-for-19 for 130 yards, while adding 17 yards on seven carries via the ground. Allen sustained a foot injury during the game, but X-rays, fortunately, came back negative. For the season, Allen is 296-for-425 for 3,406 yards with 25 scores and 10 interceptions. On the ground, he’s carried it 105 times totaling 552 yards with a dozen touchdowns for 11-4 Buffalo, which clinched a playoff spot. The Bills host Philadelphia in Week 17.

Andrew Wingard, Jacksonville Jaguars (safety)
Wingard had a mild game in the Jaguars’ 34-20 win at Denver. He laid claim to one tackle. For the season, Wingard possesses 79 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, eight passes defended and one quarterback hit for 11-4 Jacksonville. The Jaguars travel to Indianapolis in Week 17.

Frank Crum, Denver Broncos (offensive line)
Crum participated in the Broncos’ 34-20 loss to Jacksonville. He played 15 snaps, four on offense and 11 on special teams. For the season, Crum has played 114 snaps, 48 on offense and 71 on special teams for 12-3 Denver. The Broncos travel to Kansas City on Christmas.

Logan Wilson, Dallas Cowboys (linebacker)
Wilson put forth his best game since joining the Cowboys mid-season. He registered five tackles in Dallas’ 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. For the season, Wilson has 62 tackles, four passes defended and one fumble recovery between his time in Cincinnati and now with the 6-8-1 Cowboys. Dallas travels to Washington in Week 17.

Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints (defensive end)
Granderson boasted a good game in the Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets. He made three tackles. For the season, Granderson owns 46 tackles, 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, three passes defended and six quarterback hits for 5-10 New Orleans. The Saints travel to Tennessee in Week 17.

Chad Muma, New England Patriots (linebacker)
Muma, who was signed by New England from Indianapolis’ practice squad, played in the Patriots’ 28-24 win at Baltimore. He didn’t record a stat. For the season, Muma has made five tackles in six games played between the Colts and now the 12-3 Patriots. New England travels to the New York Jets in Week 17.

Treyton Welch, New Orleans Saints (tight end)
Welch has yet to be elevated from the practice squad.

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GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman launches Senate run in Wyoming

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December 23, 2025

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GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman launches Senate run in Wyoming

Rep. Harriet Hageman, a Republican, is running for Senate in Wyoming next year, seeking to replace retiring GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week that she would not run for re-election.

Hageman, 63, was elected to be the state’s lone representative in Congress in 2022 after ousting then-Rep. Liz Cheney in a primary. Hageman had Donald Trump’s endorsement against Cheney, a vocal critic of the president, and the congresswoman name-checked the president in her three-minute launch video on Tuesday.

“I stood with President Trump to deliver the largest tax cut in American history, helping working families keep more of their own money,” Hageman said, later adding, “We worked together to secure the border and fund efforts to remove and deport those in the country illegally.”

“We must keep up this fight, and that’s why today I’m announcing my campaign for United States Senate,” Hageman said. “This fight is about making sure the next century sees the advancements of the last while protecting our culture and our way of life. We must dedicate ourselves to ensuring that the next 100 years is the next great American century.”

Hageman had been eyeing a run for governor, but ultimately decided to run for Senate, noting in an interview with Cowboy State Daily published Tuesday that “it’s important that we have someone who can hit the ground running the moment [Lummis] retires. That’s not the place for on-the-job training.”

Hageman added that Trump is “well aware” that she is running for Senate, and she would welcome his endorsement.

It’s not yet clear if Hageman will face a tough fight for the GOP nomination. There are multiple opportunities for other Wyoming Republicans to run statewide, given the open governor’s race and Hageman’s campaign opening up her at-large House seat.

The winner of the GOP primary would be in a strong position to win the Senate seat in the deep-red state. Trump won Wyoming by nearly 46 percentage points last year. Hageman won her second term in 2024 by 48 points.

Although Wyoming is a solidly Republican state, Hageman faced a rowdy crowd at a town hall earlier this year. She was met with boos as she commented on federal government cuts, the Department of Government Efficiency and the future of Social Security.

Hageman called the outbursts “over the top” and said, “It’s so bizarre to me how obsessed you are with federal government.” Her adviser dismissed the disruptions as “pre-planned” and “political theater.”

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