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Of the 413 stores Kroger and Albertsons plans to sell to C&S Wholesale Grocers are 12 Wyoming Albertsons outlets.

Who Is C&S Grocers, Which Is Buying 413 Stores Across US, 12 In Wyoming?

C&S Wholesale Grocers, buying 413 stores as part of a proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons — including 12 in Wyoming — is one of the largest grocery wholesalers in the U.S.

Renée JeanSeptember 20, 2023

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State Rep. Barry Cargo holds up a report card on his voting record mailed out from an anonymous source.

Republican State Rep. Calls Out ‘Cowardly’ Mailer That Blasts Him As Liberal

Buffalo Republican Rep. Barry Crago says whoever’s behind the anonymous mailer recently sent to Johnson County residents blasting him for not being conservative enough is “cowardly.”

Leo WolfsonSeptember 21, 2023

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Hageman Grills BLM Official Over Biden Administration Effort To End Oil And Gas

In a hearing in Washington on Tuesday, Rep. Harriet Hageman questioned a Bureau of Land Management policy she says is allows environmental groups to stop oil and gas development by filing lawsuits, regardless of their merit.

Kevin KilloughSeptember 21, 2023

A crowed gathered early Wednesday to celebrate the official opening of a massive new semi-truck parking lot at Quealy Dome along Interstate 80. The lot will give truckers a safe place to wait out winter storms.

New Truck Lot A Haven For Drivers Along I-80’s Notorious ‘Snow Chi Mihn Trail’

The stretch between Rawlins and Laramie is notorious for being a dangerous winter drive, so much so it’s been dubbed the “Snow Chi Mihn Trail.” A new truck parking lot will give drivers much-needed haven.

Mark HeinzSeptember 20, 2023

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Wyoming Law Already Bans CGI Child Porn, State Analyst Says

A legal analyst working for the Wyoming Legislature told lawmakers Tuesday that state law already bans computer-generated child pornography as law enforcement wants a stronger legal definition.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2023

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Two Wyoming Towns Go To Court Against Newspaper To Change Public Notice Laws

The towns of Mills and Bar Nunn say it’s time Wyoming’s public notice requirements catch up to today’s digital news landscape in response to a landmark lawsuit for cities and towns across Wyoming.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2023

Maddi Morgan of West Virginia testifies via Zoom for the Wyoming Legislature's Joint Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. She said a loophole in Wyoming's sex offender laws allow the man convicted of exploiting her to move to Wyoming and not have to register as a sex offender.

She Was Groomed By A Sex Offender Who Moved To Wyo. And Doesn’t Have To Register

A West Virginia woman told Wyoming lawmakers Tuesday how the man convicted of grooming her when she was 12 now lives in Wyoming and is dodging registering as a sex offender. She wants them to close that loophole.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2023

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured in the Cloud Peak Wilderness by Anthony Aiello. Anthony writes, "I like how the sun is just barely above the horizon. With it came a big mood shift and invigoration to finish a 22 mile day hike on the Cliff Lake Loop."

Photo by Anthony Aiello

Today's question to Don Day

Carol Carter from Ogallala, Nebraska
Any tips on how to post a storm photo?? We had a big one tonight at Lake McConaughy.
Don Day
Send your photos to news@cowboystatedaily.com. Make sure to send a horizontal image with the highest resolution possible. Include your name, the location of the sunrise, date you took the photo, and what you liked about it. We look forward to seeing Wyoming from your point of view!
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Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, September 21, 2023

This is Cowboy State Daily Radio News for Thursday, September 21, 2023

Wendy CorrSeptember 21, 2023

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New Laws Could Expand Efforts To Solve Wyoming Cold Case Crimes

The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee advanced legislation Tuesday directing the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation to expand its efforts to investigate cold case crimes.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2023

A variety of delta-8 THC products at Black Market Vape & Smoke in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Lawmakers Want To Crack Down On ‘Marijuana Lite’

Through a loophole in state law, Wyoming officials say some people void prosecution for “marijuana lite,” a less potent version of traditional pot.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2023

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Vacant Sheridan County Commission Seat Filled As GOP Seethes Over Process

After a highly contentious appointment process that drew threats of lawsuits and calls for arrests, Sheridan resident Holly Jennings was chosen to fill the empty county commissioner seat.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2023

Camping on public land is just as popular in Maine as it is in Wyoming. People abandoning property in the woods, or squatting on sites, isn’t yet as big of a problem there as it is in parts of Wyoming, but Maine officials worry that it could become one.

Wyoming Ranger Likes Maine’s Solution To Campground Squatting

Why doesn't Maine --- which has vast stretches of remote wild country and abundant wildlife like Wyoming -- have the same problem with abandoned campers and people squatting in campsites? They credit a private-public partnership which helps keep campsites cleaned up.

Mark HeinzSeptember 19, 2023

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