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View allMan Who Killed Mountain Lion With A Shovel Says It Came At Him ‘Low And Fast’
A man who killed a mountain lion with a shovel told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that he has no doubt the lion was trying to kill his dog. It came at them both “low and fast.”
Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2024
Cheyenne Democrat Makes Second Run For House Against Incumbent-Beater Gary Brown
Cheyenne Democrat Jen Solis is running for a second consecutive time to get into the Wyoming Legislature. She's running against Gary Brown who beat four-term incumbent state Rep. Bill Henderson in the primary.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2024
In Brief: Grizzly Killed For Killing Dog, Raiding Camps In Beartooth Mountains
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says it killed a young male grizzly that was raiding camps in the Beartooth Mountains, then killed a hiker’s dog.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2024
In Brief: Rocky Mountain Power Sending Wyoming Workers To Help With Hurricane Relief
Rocky Mountain Power will send 23 employees from Wyoming, Idaho and Utah to help reconnect the power grid after Hurricane Helene.
Renée JeanOctober 04, 2024
Chuck Gray Raises Alarm About Zuck Bucks Group At County Clerks’ Meeting
Secretary of State Chuck Gray is “deeply troubled” about a nonprofit group tied to privately funding elections attending a Wyoming county clerks’ meeting last week. The so-called Zuck Bucks program gave out $322 million during the 2020 election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2024
Fremont County Republicans Boot Chairman Over Poll Watchers, Critical Letters
The Fremont County Republican Party booted its chairman Tuesday for criticizing candidates for not debating before the primary. He also was called out for not assigning poll watchers for the county election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2024
Uncollared Wolf Spotted In Colorado May Have Come From Wyoming
An uncollared wolf spotted in northern Colorado has sparked controversy. Wildife officials say it’s lone pup from a pack they trapped, but others think it’s an adult from Wyoming.
Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2024
Northern Arapaho Tribe's Governors Won't Do What Its Lawmakers Say
The Northern Arapaho Tribe's executive branch has refused to pass changes passed by its legislative branch. Several tribal members are furious, and emphasize that the executive-branch governors are up for reelection soon.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2024
Lodging Taxes Generate Nearly $80 Million For Wyoming Over 3 Years
Since it started in 2021, Wyoming’s statewide lodging tax has generated nearly $80 million to support the Wyoming Office of Tourism and local communities.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2024
Teen Charged In Cheyenne School Shooting Threat Had Paper Gun
An 18-year-old charged with making a shooting threat at Cheyenne East High School last week turned himself in to police Tuesday. He reportedly had a paper gun in the school.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2024
Elk Fire Now 50,000 Acres, Spreading “In All Directions” In Northern Wyoming
The unpredictable and dangerous Elk Fire burning west of Dayton and Parkman in northern Wyoming has grown to 50,000 acres. It’s also spreading “in all directions.”
Greg JohnsonOctober 03, 2024
Liz Cheney Campaigns With Kamala At Birthplace Of Republican Party
Former Republican Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney campaigned in support of Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday — at the birthplace of the Republican Party in Wisconsin.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2024
Prosecutor Has Evidence To Try Lyman Man For Murder One, Judge Rules
A Lyman, Wyoming, man accused of killing an acquaintance by shooting him 6-10 times with a .45-caliber pistol will face a first-degree murder charge. An Evanston judge advanced his case to felony-level court Thursday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2024
Missing Yellowstone Hiker’s Dad: “Just Keep Praying For Him”
Austin King hasn't been heard of since to summited the tallest peak in Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 17. The 22-year-old's father asks people to "just keep praying for him" even as officials scale back search efforts for him.
Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2024
Even Legislators Not Allowed To Comment To State Pharmacy Board About Suspension
After not taking public comment on a controversial license suspension nearly two weeks ago, the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy wouldn’t listen again Wednesday. This time, even state legislators were barred from commenting.
Leo WolfsonOctober 02, 2024
September Was Hottest, Driest In Decades, But Wyoming Can Still Expect A Cold Winter
September was the hottest, driest in decades across much of Wyoming. But Don Day says to still expect a colder, snowier than average winter.
Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2024
Colorado Man Kills Mountain Lion With Shovel To Keep It From Eating His Dog
A Colorado man killed a mountain lion with a shovel to keep it from eating his dog last week, wildlife officials reported Wednesday. It’s an impressive feat, an experienced Wyoming mountain lion hunter said.
Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2024
Former Riverton Officer’s Lawsuit Settlement Was $5,000
The City of Riverton on Wednesday released its lawsuit settlement agreement with Billy Whiteplume, a former Riverton police detective, revealing that the city’s liability pool paid out $5,000.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2024
More Evacuations Ordered As Huge Wildfire Threatens Northern Wyoming Towns
Winds have blown the 32,000-acre Elk Fire toward the northern Wyoming town of Parkman, while also threatening nearby Dayton. Additional evacuations have been ordered with the weather forecast calling for even more wind.
Greg JohnsonOctober 02, 2024
Alpine Is Growing Fast, But Residents Protest Controversial Gravel Pit Expansion
The tiny town of Alpine, Wyoming, has seen explosive growth. But residents say expanding a gravel pit there will pollute the air and water.
Mark HeinzOctober 02, 2024
Cody Pair Accused Of Trafficking 7,000 Fentanyl Pills, Meth From Aurora, Colorado
Korinne McKay and Wayne Wright of Cody face up to 80 years in prison each for allegedly bringing 7,000 fentanyl pills and meth into Wyoming. They're accused of trafficking the drugs from Aurora, Colorado.
Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2024
Some Who Supported Putting Wyoming Property Tax Amendment On Ballot Now Don’t
Putting a change to the Wyoming Constitution on the ballot to create a new class of property taxation had a lot of support in 2023. Now that it’s going to voters next month, some who supported it then now don’t.
Leo WolfsonOctober 02, 2024
Sara Burlingame Running Against Political Newcomer To Get Back In Legislature
A former Wyoming House member and well-known LGBTQ advocate is running to get back into the Legislature. Sara Burlingame, a Democrat, is running against Republican newcomer Jacob Wasserburger for House District 11.
Leo WolfsonOctober 02, 2024
Bear-Proof Fence, “Grizzly Drills” Just Routine At Wyoming’s Wapiti School
Wapiti Elementary School west of Cody is like many other rural Wyoming schools — except its surrounded by a bear-resistant fence. Teachers running “grizzly drills” with kids is part of the routine.
Mark HeinzOctober 01, 2024
Opinion
Dennis Sun: From the Ranch
Opinion by Dennis Sun
Jonathan Lange: How We Can Help Congress And Our Secretary Of State Keep Elections Clean
Opinion by Jonathan Lange
Sally Ann Shurmur: The Phone Call That Changed Everything
Opinion by Sally Ann Shurmur
Rod Miller: REAL Republicans & Broncpeelers Around The Ol’ Campfire
Opinion by Rod Miller
Tom Lubnau: A Celebration of the Life of Bruce Hauser and Sawmill Creek Band
Opinion by Tom Lubnau
Opinion
View allDave Simpson: How Can The Election Be So Close?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Do we live in a country where endorsements by Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey and Meryl Streep overpower the fact that 10 million illegal immigrants – some say as many as 20 million – have entered our country illegally, and have been set free?"
Dave SimpsonSeptember 30, 2024
Joan Barron: That Hemp Prosecution Was A Mess
Joan Barron writes, "If you lived in Cheyenne and Laramie County and listened to the chattering on the streets when felony charges were filed —particularly among the young crowd—you knew the Palm-Egle case could be a prosecution disaster that would be thrown out of court."
Joan BarronSeptember 29, 2024
Rod Miller: Stewing Pumpkin Spice Liver & Onions
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I want Cowboy State Daily readers to know that Clair McFarland is not the only writer in the stable who can pen warm scenes of domestic tranquility that take place in the kitchen."
Rod MillerSeptember 29, 2024
Wyoming Life
View allShoshoni High Choir Sings Backup For ’80s Rockers Foreigner In Casper Concert
Dale KillingbeckOctober 02, 2024
Utah Couple Grow Record-Breaking 2,289-Pound Pumpkin From A Wyoming Seed
Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2024
When Truck Catches Fire Off I-25, Wyomingites Stop To Help
Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024
Note From The Editor: Cowboy State Daily To Launch Morning Talk Show
Jimmy OrrSeptember 30, 2024
Owner of Buffalo’s Occidental Hotel Wins 2024 Gospel Song Of The Year
Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024
Outdoors
View allGillette Welder Commutes To Alaska, Works Next To Polar Bears
Mark HeinzOctober 02, 2024
At 18,000 Acres And No Containment, Reinforcements Called In For Pack Trail Fire
Renée JeanOctober 01, 2024
Dayton Watched As Mountain Above Them Burned
Greg JohnsonOctober 01, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Stop Short Of Banning Running Over Wolves With Snowmobiles
Mark HeinzSeptember 30, 2024
Wildfire Rages To 18,000 Acres In Bridger-Teton Forest, Pulling Crews Off Nearby Fire
Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024
Crime & Courts
View allWyoming Parents Suing Over School's Gender Transition Tap National Expert
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024
Johnson County Prosecutor's Wife Pleads Guilty To Starting 30-Acre Fire
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024
Former Riverton Police Officer Who Claimed Hostile, Racist Treatment Settles Lawsuit
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024
Cheyenne Man Gets 5-7 Years For Shooting Man In Foot In “Instance Of Stupidity”
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024
Man Accused Of Bleaching Out $1 Bills To Make $100 Bills Could Get 45 Years
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024