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Dennis Sun: Cattle Numbers Stay Low
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Fat cattle headed to packinghouses are bringing record prices lately, and these high prices are trickling down to grocery store meat counters."
Dennis SunJuly 30, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Saturday, July 29, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Saturday, July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio -- Friday, July 28, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio will begin in many Wyoming towns beginning on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Stay tuned for more details.
Jimmy OrrJuly 28, 2023
Rod Miller: Gordon Has A Chance To Be Great. Will He Take It?
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The Freedom Caucus has presented Gordon with the chance to stand strong like a real First Amendment trail boss. If he wastes this chance and knuckles under to their demands, he will brand himself as nothing more than their stable boy."
Rod MillerJuly 27, 2023
Clair McFarland: Ode To The Aquarium's Bouncer And His Secret Tail
Clair McFarland writes: Stingray Bouncer inhaled the threat of our approach. He cupped his face in one giant hand while squeezing his other hand between his forearm and bicep so he couldn’t accidentally rip anyone’s larynx out.
Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2023
Aaron Turpen Car Review: 2023 Toyota Venza Wagons The Station Out Of It
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "Toyota knows there are people who still love station wagons. And not just people who own five windbreakers that say Columbia on them, order coffees with six names in the description, and cover the back of their car in bumper stickers involving the name 'Bernie.'"
Aaron TurpenJuly 27, 2023
Charlie Spiering: What Ron DeSantis Could Learn From Gavin Newsom
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "So what on earth could DeSantis practically learn from Gov. Gavin Newsom, the radically leftist governor of the failing state of California? Politics."
Charlie SpieringJuly 27, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 26, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Hey Wyoming Wannabe - You Like 3 Seasons? Long Distances? No Costco?
Bill Sniffin writes, “I reached out to this couple and found out they were from California and were senior citizens. Yikes. Do we need more West Coasties here?”
Bill SniffinJuly 26, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: This is Bear Country
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Too many people still believe that bear country is the backcountry or wilderness. That needs to be called out and corrected because Wyoming is bear country."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 26, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 25, 2023
Dave Simpson: Don't Make Us Drink The Skim Milk
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Meanwhile, the Democrats were drinking papaya juice and mojitos, and dancing the Macarena. No holding back those randy party animals. At least they were honest about not caring about deficits ..."
Dave SimpsonJuly 24, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Monday, July 24, 2023
This is the Cowboy State Daily radio newscast for Monday, July 24, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 24, 2023
Dennis Sun: It's The People
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Congress is in the process of developing and approving a new five-year farm bill, as the current bill ends on Oct. 1. One cannot overstate the importance of the farm bill to rural America and agriculture."
Dennis SunJuly 24, 2023
Rod Miller: Celebrity Worship Around The Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Things are getting just a tad weird around the ol’ campfire lately. While they try to dodge the smoke, my saddlepals are all gushing over this movie, or that song, or which famous person is speaking God’s honest truth."
Rod MillerJuly 23, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Tourism Magic Can Be Found On The Loop Road And Sinks Canyon
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Sinks Canyon is the primary gateway to the Wind River Mountain Range from the east. Located just south of Lander, the canyon’s sheer cliffs and magical river make it a haven for sightseers.”
Bill SniffinJuly 22, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Friday, July 21, 2023
This is the Cowboy State Daily Radio news for Friday morning, July 21, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 21, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Obama's Disingenuous Attack on Parents Challenging Sexually Graphic Children's Books In Schools
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "Americans by nature are not comfortable with censorship and bans on books, but it is entirely within our purview to expect publicly-funded librarians to respectfully curate materials to limit children's exposure to pornographic content in our schools."
Charlie SpieringJuly 21, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Thursday, July 20, 2023
Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming's largest news organization, will soon be on your local radio station. Longtime news radio veteran Wendy Corr will anchor the broadcasts.
Jimmy OrrJuly 20, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Wyoming's largest news organization will soon be on your local radio station. Longtime news radio veteran Wendy Corr will anchor the broadcasts.
Jimmy OrrJuly 19, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Make No Mistake -- Elk Feedground Plan is WG&F’s Vision
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "This plan wasn’t ready for prime time. It’s sloppy, unorganized, inconsistent, and includes statements in contradiction with other statements, while neglecting other legitimate concerns."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 18, 2023
Message From The Editor: Welcome Cowboy State Daily Radio
Wyoming's largest news organization will soon be on your local radio station. Longtime news radio veteran Wendy Corr will anchor the broadcasts.
Jimmy OrrJuly 18, 2023
Dave Simpson: Fending Off Those Negative Waves
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "A retired wife, mother, cook, and inveterate reader, Kitty was the only person I know who actually confronted a bear. And prevailed."
Dave SimpsonJuly 17, 2023
Rod Miller: Chasing Rocks – Or - How Not To Look Like An Idiot
Columnist Rod Miller got his first pair of glasses when he was out gathering cattle with his dad. "I thought I saw a bunch of cows off in the distance at the base of a ridge. When I got to the ridge, I found out they were only big rocks. I had to confess to Dad that I had wasted half an hour trying to round up rocks."
Rod MillerJuly 16, 2023