Cowboy State Daily - Wyoming News
News
Headlines
View allWyoming Militia Member Denied Making His Own M16 Sues Feds — Again
A former U.S. Marine and Wyoming man who’s a member of a loose militia filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the federal government to be allowed to build his own machine gun. It’s his second lawsuit challenging the machine gun ban.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2024
Parents Tell Casper School Board That Schools Are Unsafe
Natrona County School board members on Monday got an earful from passionate parents and residents about how the district is failing students who are bullied, attempt suicide and refuse to go to school out of fear.
Dale KillingbeckApril 23, 2024
Wyoming Conservative Firebrand Rep. Jeanette Ward, Opponent Already Slinging Mud
One of the most outspoken members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, state Rep. Jeanette Ward, has a challenger for her House District 57 seat — and they’re already slinging mud.
Leo WolfsonApril 23, 2024
Wyoming GOP Blasts Wilderness Bill Supported By Hageman, Barrasso, Lummis
At the state convention over the weekend, the Republican Party overwhelmingly opposed legislation - supported by Wyoming’s entire delegation -- that would open up thousands of acres of federal land to more uses.
Leo WolfsonApril 23, 2024
She’s Awake! Grizzly 399 And Gigantic Cub Emerge From Hibernation
The world’s most famous bear, Wyoming’s grizzly 399, along with her gigantic cub Spirit, have emerged from hibernation and were spotted briefly Sunday night in a confirmed sighting.
Mark HeinzApril 22, 2024
Elk Hunting In Wyoming’s Remote ‘Little Siberia’ Might Help Trim Herds
For Wyoming hunters, the acquisition of a $2.3 million piece of the Mule Creek Ranch will get them access to an area of Albany County teeming with elk. Two hours from anywhere, it's located in a stretch of mind-boggling vastness that locals call “Little Siberia.”
Mark HeinzApril 22, 2024
BRIEF: Death Of Riverton-Area Teen Investigated As Suspicious
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy found in a Riverton-area home Monday as suspicious.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2024
Can Town Of Daniel May Ever Regain Old Image Of Fishing And Hunters' Paradise?
Before the wolf abuse headline flashed across the world this winter, Daniel, Wyoming, was a sleepy place to get a hot dog and beer in the local bar. Now it is dealing with international outrage.
Pat MaioApril 22, 2024
Wyoming Railroad Engineer Sues Union Pacific Over AI Train Driver
A Wyoming railroad engineer is suing Union Pacific, claiming he was hurt — maybe permanently — when an artificial intelligence-powered train driver malfunctioned causing a train wreck.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Grizzly 399 And Gigantic Cub Emerge From Hibernation * Daniel May Never Regain Old Image Of Fishing And Hunter’s Paradise * Pinedale Waits On Bob, A Barrel In The Middle Of Fremont Lake, To Announce Spring
Wendy CorrApril 23, 2024
Accused Wyoming Wife Beater Flees To Nebraska After Wife Stabs Him
A Moorcroft man accused of beating his wife bloody for hours before she managed to stab him was caught in Nebraska over the weekend.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2024
Big Tent vs Small Tent: Wyoming GOP Divided Over How Inclusive It Should Be
The turnout for the Republican State Convention has been smaller over the last few years. Critics say this is because party leadership has pursued a "small tent" philosophy which is much less accepting of a variety of viewpoints within the party.
Leo WolfsonApril 22, 2024
Opinion
Rod Miller: Mavericks & Illicit Sex Around The Ol’ Campfire
Opinion by Rod Miller
Candy Moulton: Healing Hearts One Wagon Train at a Time
Opinion by Candy Moulton
Dave Simpson: Going Cold Turkey On TV News
Opinion by Dave Simpson
Rod Miller: Fun With the Wyoming Public Records Act
Opinion by Rod Miller
Clair McFarland: Spring Keeps Spawning Neighbors
Opinion by Clair McFarland
Opinion
View allCandy Moulton: Healing Hearts One Wagon Train at a Time
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Shawn Herring was 31 years old, a young father, cowboy to the core, when he came into the airborne particles of hantavirus – a deadly respiratory illness. Despite his youth, the virus quickly overtook his body and he died shortly after contracting it."
Candy MoultonApril 23, 2024
Rod Miller: Mavericks & Illicit Sex Around The Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Yeah, they got it written in their bylaws or some such. If a cow strays from the herd, it means that their heart’s not in it an’ they lose the right to be called a cow.”
Rod MillerApril 23, 2024
Dave Simpson: Going Cold Turkey On TV News
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Pole dancers, ant poison, life insurance. Avoid those three things and your spouse is less likely to kill you. This is according to research I've been doing watching true crime reality TV shows..."
Dave SimpsonApril 22, 2024
Wyoming Life
View allPinedale Waits On Bob, A Barrel In The Middle Of Fremont Lake, To Announce Spring
Andrew RossiApril 22, 2024
Heart Mountain Chosen For Prestigious Smithsonian Partnership
Andrew RossiApril 22, 2024
Major Artists Make Creative Breakthroughs At Remote Ucross, Wyoming, Retreat
Andrew RossiApril 21, 2024
Spielberg-Hanks TV Series "Masters Of The Air" Based On Casper World War II Pilot
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2024
Wyoming History: ‘Wildcat Sam’ Never Let The Truth Ruin A Good Story
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2024
Outdoors
View allMama Horse Stands Up To Wolf Trying To Kill Her Baby
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2024
Transylvania Is Famous For Vampires, But Also Has Lots Of Grizzlies And Wolves
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2024
Animal Forensics Expert Calls For Examination Of Tortured Wolf Carcass
Mark HeinzApril 19, 2024
To Beat The Heat, Yellowstone Grizzlies Jump Into ‘Bear Bathtubs’
Mark HeinzApril 19, 2024
Cattle Kill Count For Colorado Wolves Up To Six
Mark HeinzApril 18, 2024
Crime & Courts
View allAccused Murderer From North Dakota Hid Out In Gillette For Months
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2024
Police, Daughter Want Answers in 35-Year-Old Cold Case of Missing Wyoming Mother
Jen KocherApril 20, 2024
Retraction: April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024
Casper Dad’s Quality Time With Sons Is Allegedly Breaking Into Cars Together
Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2024
Cheyenne Police Arrest Woman Who Tried To Stop Baton Beating Of Nephew
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2024