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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

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

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

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

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

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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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."

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Chance for rain in much of Wyoming today and tonight. Highs mostly in the 60s and 70s. Cooling trend with more showers and thunderstorms, mountain snow expected Friday and Saturday.

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Today's question to Don Day
Any tips on how to post a storm photo?? We had a big one tonight at Lake McConaughy.
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!
Opinion
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Government & Politics
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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

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

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
Wyoming Life
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Wyoming May Get Encore Of Rare Aurora Borealis Light Show
Andrew RossiSeptember 19, 2023
Centurylink Outage Leaves Thousands In Wyoming Without 911 Service
Greg JohnsonSeptember 19, 2023
Expect Season’s First Snow In Wyoming’s High Country This Week
Andrew RossiSeptember 18, 2023
What The Heck Is … That Old Stagecoach Stop Off I-80 Near Green River?
Greg JohnsonSeptember 17, 2023
Savery, A Speck On Wyoming’s Map, Throws One Heck Of A Big End-Of-Summer Barbecue
Renée JeanSeptember 17, 2023
Business & Tourism
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That Old, Ripped Couch At Buffalo’s Occidental Hotel Was Herbert Hoover’s
Renée JeanSeptember 17, 2023
Wyoming Ranch Produces Premium Wagyu Beef That Scores In Top 1% On The Planet
Wendy CorrSeptember 16, 2023
At Wyoming’s Historic Occidental Hotel, The Ghost Gets Into Bed With You
Renée JeanSeptember 16, 2023
Draft Bill Would Kill Wyoming’s Fledgling Hemp Growing Industry
Kevin KilloughSeptember 15, 2023
Wyoming’s Historic Gros Ventre Ranch For Sale, Listing At $58 million
Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2023
Crime & Courts
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Wyoming Appeals Court Might Toss Law Against Drug Users Having Guns
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2023
Riverton Child Molester Claims Saying ‘Rape’ During Trial Unfairly Swayed Jury
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2023
Rock Springs Parents Say Transfer Doesn’t Nix School Transgender Policy Lawsuit
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2023
Douglas Man Accused Of Murdering Cousin While Drinking Says He Blacked Out
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2023
Fort Washakie Woman Runs Over Romantic Rival, Says ‘She Deserved It’
Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2023