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Members of the Wyoming Public Service Commission listen to testimony about the proposed Rocky Mountain Power rate hikes.

Wyoming To Pay 8.3% More For Electricity, Not 21.9% Rocky Mountain Power Wanted

Rocky Mountain Power has crunched the official numbers and told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that Wyoming electricity rates will go up 8.3% beginning Jan. 1. That’s less than half the 21.9% the utility company had asked for.

Renée JeanDecember 08, 2023

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Sally Ann Shurmur and UW football coach Craig Bohl in June, 2018

Sally Ann Shurmur: Craig Bohl Is Wyoming

Guest columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "I love that Craig Bohl brought stability in a time of national chaos. No names on uniforms. Team above self. He relentlessly defended players who had tough days. Remember the punter at Iowa? I do."

CSD StaffDecember 07, 2023

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Lander Man Accused Of Breaking Out Of Moving Jail Van After Jumping On Cars

A 31-year-old Lander man is accused of swallowing fentanyl, jumping on vehicles during Halloween, then busting out of a moving van that was taking him to jail.

Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, left, and former President Donald Trump.

Chuck Gray Asks Judge To Dismiss Petition To Get Trump Off Wyoming Ballot

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss a retired Laramie attorney's legal petition to get Donald Trump and Cynthia Lummis off Wyoming's election ballots.

Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023

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Revolt On Capitol Hill Against Biden's EV Mandate, Lummis Leading Charge In Senate

Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday called on President Biden to drop his controversial EV mandate. Democrats joined Republicans in the House on Wednesday in voting for legislation to kill the mandate, and 4,000 auto dealers want the mandate dropped as well.

Jimmy OrrDecember 07, 2023

Anthony Bigmedicine, left, and Whitehawk Sunrhodes

Men Who Ambushed And Mugged Older Man Outside Riverton Bar Could Get 7 Years

Two men accused of ambushing an older Riverton man outside a bar, robbing him and stealing his car have both signed plea agreements that could land them in prison for up to seven years. 

Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023

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Logging, Shutdown Of Snowmobile Trials In Snowy Range A Go

Logging in the Snowy Range Mountains, which will effectively close about 36 miles of groomed snowmobile trials this winter, is a go for Dec. 15.

Mark HeinzDecember 07, 2023

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Friday, December 8, 2023

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Tom Reuscher at the Powder Horn in Sheridan. Tom writes, "This is the sunrise greeting us this morning from our back yard. So glad to live in such a beautiful state."

Photo by Tom Reuscher

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: Friday, December 8, 2023

Friday's headlines include: * New electricity rates released for Rocky Mountain Power * Land Board delays action on auctioning Grand Teton Land * Hillbilly heaven: New redneck backpack made of raccoon

Wendy CorrDecember 08, 2023

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Barrasso Blocks Attempt To Revive 1994 Assault Weapons Ban

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso on Wednesday quickly shut down an attempt by Democrats to revive the 1994 assault weapons ban. “I oppose any policies that jeopardize the Second Amendment," Barrasso said.

Mark HeinzDecember 06, 2023

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Casper City Council Moves To Close Loophole Exposed When Former Mayor Quit

Casper City Council is considering closing a loophole exposed when former Mayor Bruce Knell resigned in September to allow the mayor or vice mayor to quit without having to resign from the council.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 06, 2023

Jan Charles Gray, second from left, lost his appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday, which dismissed his claims that the Converse County Assessor's office unfairly assessed his property.

Wyoming Supreme Court Shoots Down Chuck Gray’s Dad In Property Tax Challenge

The father of Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray was shot down by the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, dismissing his claims that his Converse County property was unfairly assessed for taxes from 2016-2020.

Clair McFarlandDecember 06, 2023

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Kroger Forcing FTC’s Hand To Approve $25 Billion Merger With Albertsons

A Dec. 15 deadline is now looming for the FTC to make a decision on the proposed $25 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, after Kroger forced the agency’s hand with a filing that claims it’s met the FTC’s requirements.

Renée JeanDecember 06, 2023

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