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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
Chris Navarro: Flying Blind — The Scariest Moment Of My Life
Guest columnist Chris Navarro writes: "As my plane left the end of the runway, I noticed the sun was setting and it was starting to get dark. I was climbing out to 9,500 feet. Fifteen minutes into the flight, I was in total darkness. I could not see the ground and the visibility was zero."
Chris NavarroMarch 29, 2022
Karl Brauneis: Woke Comes To Wyoming! Let’s All Change Names
Guest columnist Karl Brauneis writes: For Squaw Creek my daughter recommends "Squawk Creek. That would require less money to make the name change. Just add a K.
Jimmy OrrMarch 27, 2022
Clair McFarland: First Rule Of The Fight Club — Don’t Let Mom Know
Columnist Clair McFarland writes: "Naturally, I assumed the house was under attack and the boys were crying for me with their final breaths. I rushed down the hallway, through the dining room and into the family room, only to discover Mayhem."
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2022
Ray Hunkins: Biden Shouldn’t Take Any Risks In Ukraine
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Regardless of how strongly we feel about the barbaric rape of Ukraine we are witnessing, about the war crimes and the atrocities, the refugees, the carnage, Congress and opinion leaders should not be clamoring for choosing any course of action that needs skill and wisdom to achieve."
Ray HunkinsMarch 17, 2022
Ray Hunkins: Jack Finnerty, Mayor Of Slater, Wyoming Legend And An Irishman
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Though Jack may be a 'son of Wyoming,' he is also a grandson of Ireland."
Ray HunkinsMarch 17, 2022
Paul Ulrich: Spring Camping In Wyoming — Remember Not To Be An Idiot
Columnist Paul Ulrich writes: "Several inches of snow have fallen in the past day and more coming as I stare out the window and daydream of pulling my camper to the Wyoming Range for a weekend of fishing, hiking, campfires and solitude."
Paul UlrichMarch 13, 2022
Clair McFarland: Driving Lessons With A 9-Year-Old
Clair McFarland writes: "Sometimes I let the kid drive. For a 9-year-old to be given a Honda Accord, the interior conditions must be perfect: brotherly harmony, mild heating, minimal flatulence."
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2022
Jonathan Lange: Women Impregnated By Rape Should Be Heard
Male columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Rep. Karlee Provenza shared her own story of rape and wondered, 'What would happen if I was pregnant?' Its a fair question. Even well-meaning people who speculate about the needs and feelings of such women, are only guessing. So, I sought out two women to give them voice."
Jonathan LangeMarch 09, 2022
Wendy Schuler: Fairness In Women’s Sports Act Would Have Protected Females
Guest columnist Sen. Wendy Schuler said her Fairness in Women's Sports Act legislation would have ensured that girls and women get a fair shake when they step onto the field or court.
Sen. Wendy SchulerMarch 09, 2022