Wyoming News Briefs

Gordon taps Secy. of State Buchanan as a judge

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon’s office announced Saturday morning that he has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a district court judge for the 8th Judicial District, serving Goshen County. That has been his home county.

Buchanan plans to remain in office for now “to fulfill his forthcoming duties and ensure a smooth transition before taking the bench,” according to a news release from the governor’s office.

No timeline for him to assume the judgeship has been determined at this point, the governor’s spokesman, Michael Pear...