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Ray Hunkins: In Biden Administration, Ideology Trumps Common Sense
Ray Hunkins writes: Nowhere is this more evident than in the open border and climate change policies that have proven so counter-productive and so unpopular with the American people.
Ray HunkinsAugust 10, 2022
Tom Lubnau: No One Wants To Starve Children, Eat Humans, Or Steal Your Firearms
Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau writes: "Soon, well see bills to have the State of Wyoming issue a Colt 1910 to every newborn. If a candidate opposes that bill, theyll be called gun grabbers."
Tom LubnauAugust 08, 2022
Aaron Turpen: Traditional Car Dealership Is Dead; Consumers Now Have Advantage
Cowboy State Daily automotive writer Aaron Turpen explains why the traditional car dealership is dead and why consumers now have the advantage.
Aaron TurpenJuly 30, 2022
Clair McFarland: Shrimp Tacos And The Blood Of Our Enemies
Clair McFarland writes: "The Husband got our two oldest sons to play one of those card-and-token table games with four-hour, ghoul-infested medieval plot lines."
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Instagram, Facebook Take Down Yellowstone Star Cole Hauser’s Unauthorized Use Of Casper Photographer’s Photo
Facebook and Instagram intervened Monday on behalf of a Casper photographer to take down photographs that Yellowstone star Cole Hauser posted without the photographers permission.
July 19, 2022
What It Looks Like To Have A Grizzly Charge You
Wyoming photographer Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven writes: "If you ever wonder what it looks like when a grizzly comes sprinting directly towards you ... here is the answer in pictures."
Jorn VangoidtsenhovenJuly 18, 2022
Clair McFarland: Home Air Conditioning And The Stages Of Hypothermia
Clair McFarland writes: "Then came Monday. The Husband turned the air conditioning on. The thermostat, whose unholy blue glow splashed drunkenly across the floor, was linked to his smartphone."
Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2022
Aaron Turpen: No, Buying an Electric Car Does Not Make You a Democrat
Cowboy State Daily automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "While you may or may not be ready for an electric vehicle right now, you will likely see them as commonplace in your lifetime. And considering one wont change your political affiliation. I promise."
Aaron TurpenJuly 05, 2022
Clair McFarland: Of Summer And Sunsets And Battles With Millers
Clair McFarland writes: "The Husband has had enough. He wakes the Shop Vac and darts through the house, sucking the millers into their roaring tomb one by one. 'DIE, YOU SAVAGES.'
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
Jim Angell: Publicly Financed News Outlet Barring Public From US House Debate? Laughable.
Managing Editor and former president of the Wyoming Press Association Jim Angell says: "The idea of a publicly financed news outlet (Wyoming PBS) barring the public from the U.S. House debate seems laughable."
Jimmy OrrJune 26, 2022
Clair McFarland: Love Between Lice
Clair McFarland writes: "This is a love story about two lice. I discovered them whirling heedless and infatuated in a courtship dance so idiotic it was almost beautiful."
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Clair McFarland: A Death-Defying Family Forage
Clair McFarland writes: The death camas is the deadliest plant in the West. Poison symptoms include vomiting, excessive salivation, tremors, weakness, loss of muscle control, convulsions, coma, and death. Pretty flowers though.
Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2022
Drinking Wyoming: Chugwater’s Stampede Saloon — Great Country Music, Stiff Drinks = Well-Won Hangover
Drinking Wyoming columnist Jen Kocher steps into the Stampede Saloon in Chugwater on a special evening -- it's the songwriting contest finals and she gets to be a judge.
May 27, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Military Museum Owner Can’t Help Thinking About Ukraine As He Prepares For Grand Opening Saturday
Wyomings foremost military historian, Dan Starks, will host the grand opening of his massive 140,000 square foot military museum south of Dubois on Saturday.
Bill SniffinMay 26, 2022
Window Sticker Lies: Why Your Fuel Economy In Wyoming Isn’t As Advertised
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "As a part of what I do for a living, I drive a lot of cars. Big ones, little ones, pickups, hybrids, you name it. Most of the time, the EPA estimates for Miles Per Gallon (MPG) are wrong -- especially in Wyoming."
Aaron TurpenMay 25, 2022
First Lady’s Hunger Initiative Helping Wyoming Children With Food Insecurity
According to Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon, one in five children in the state struggles with food insecurity the uncertainty of where and when they might get their next meal. Thats 23,500 children right here in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2022
Clair McFarland: Fear The Biker Gangs!
Clair McFarland writes: "Biker gangs are scary. The bikers rattle up the hill in a cloud of dust, baring their remaining teeth, hunkering their heads between their shoulders and whooping savagely at the indifferent sun."
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2022
Process Set For People Who Were Conned By Wyo Catholic College Official To Get Money Back
Anyone bilked out of money by the former chief financial officer of the Wyoming Catholic College will have only 30 days to claim part of the $13 million seized from his personal accounts, a federal judge has ruled.
Clair McFarlandMay 18, 2022
Clair McFarland: I’m Too Scared To Cut My Kid’s Hair
Cowboy State Daily's Clair McFarland writes: "At this point, Im too scared to cut my kids hair. Its been months since my middle-born son had a haircut because he says he can feel his hairs crying when the clippers chop them."
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2022
Cale Case: Big-Tent Republicans, We Need You
Sen. Cale Case writes: "Increasingly, GOP officials and events and our government meetings are characterized by hate, threats and even violence. Yet I am convinced that most Wyoming Republicans trend more towards the real issues and value civility and collaboration in service to the state."
Jimmy OrrApril 24, 2022
Clair McFarland: Lessons About Life – And Death – In The Kitten Maternity Ward
Clair McFarland writes: "It takes three cats roving this country home to keep the mice away, which in turn keeps the rattlesnakes away."
Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2022
Aaron Turpen: Is Wyoming Ready For Electric Cars? It Needs To Be.
Cowboy State Daily automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes whether Wyoming likes it or not, electric vehicles are here. And destinations like Yellowstone, Devils Tower, and Cheyenne Frontier Days need to be ready.
Aaron TurpenApril 21, 2022
Paul Ulrich: For Outdoorspeople, April Is The Cruelest Month
Columnist Paul Ulrich writes: "April is Lucy to Charlie Brown. Better yet, April is Will Smith to Chris Rock. Cruel, taunting and designed to make us all look like fools for an entire month."
Paul UlrichApril 11, 2022
Clair McFarland: The Joys Of Cooking By Committee
Clair McFarland writes: "It all started when I decided to quadruple a cookie recipe to feed my four sons. Their eyes shone from across the countertop like full moons cresting an alien horizon."
Clair McFarlandApril 07, 2022