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Candy Moulton

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Tom Lubnau

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Sally Ann Shurmur

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Dennis Sun

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Dave Walsh

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David Madison

Government & Politics

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Cowboy State Daily is Wyoming’s largest newspaper with Wyoming’s most experienced journalists. 

<title>Engineers Say Colorado River Crisis Could Use Wyoming’s ‘Godfather Of Water’ About Now | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Elwood Mead was known as Wyoming’s “godfather of measuring water." As head of the Bureau of Reclamation, he oversaw the building of Hoover Dam that created Lake Mead, which was named after him. Engineers say today’s Colorado River crisis could use his insight.

Engineers Say Colorado River Crisis Could Use Wyoming’s ‘Godfather Of Water’ About Now

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Renée Jean

Business & Tourism

Business

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<title>Data Centers Behind Huge Pay For Electricians, As High As $260,000 In Some Parts | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An explosion of data centers across the U.S. has created an explosion in the need for electricians — and their pay can reach as much as $260,000 a year in some parts. In Wyoming, big six figure salaries are available too but it comes with tradeoffs.

Data Centers Behind Huge Pay For Electricians, As High As $260,000 In Some Parts

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Around Wyoming

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<title>Desperate On The Side Of A Road With A Gun, A Voice From The Void Saved His Life | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life.  I realized there's help out there," he said.

Desperate On The Side Of A Road With A Gun, A Voice From The Void Saved His Life

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Dale Killingbeck

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<title>Veteran Starts Program To Give Vets Free Overnight Trips to Military Vehicle Museum | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.

Veteran Starts Program To Give Vets Free Overnight Trips to Military Vehicle Museum

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Jen Kocher

Crime & Courts

Law Enforcement

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<title>‘It’s Like He’s A Ghost’: Search On After Rock Springs College Student Vanishes | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The family of a Rock Springs college student who vanished without a trace two months ago is desperate for answers. “It's like he’s a ghost,” says a longtime friend of Steven Sanches, who was last seen leaving campus around noon on Feb. 5.

‘It’s Like He’s A Ghost’: Search On After Rock Springs College Student Vanishes

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<title>Why There's A Growing Opposition to Data Centers Across Rural America | Cowboy State Daily</title>

From Wyoming to Maine to Montana, residents are demanding answers to water and power rate concerns where data center are constructed. "We're not against data centers per se, but we do want to protect our water," said a concerned citizen in Cheyenne.

Why There's A Growing Opposition to Data Centers Across Rural America

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Jim Hicks

Columnist Jim Hicks writes: The mild weather before this latest cold snap has made it possible for many people to get out and walk to promote their good health and keep the family dog from getting too fat.

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Jim Hicks: Starting A Conversation When It’s Below Zero . . .

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Clair McFarland

Clair McFarland writes: "We needed a miracle. 'For my first trick, I will turn this LEGO into a coin,'  said the 8-year-old magician. I had some doubts."

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Clair McFarland: Peaceful Family Moments Are The Real Magic

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Jimmy Orr

Guest columnist Kevin Killough writes: "One of the key lessons from the pandemic is that politicized science is glaringly unreliable, and when that happens, questioning experts is not inherently anti-science."

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Kevin Killough: Following The Science Means Acknowledging Lockdowns Were Ineffective

Publisher Bill Sniffin writes: This time of year, the sun going down at 4:15pm is a shock to the system. In Lander, we lose 20 extra minutes of daylight because the afternoon sun sets behind the Wind River Mountains to our southwest.

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Bill Sniffin: The Longest Night Of Wyoming’s Year

"We urge our Legislators to reject the proposed rules in favor of the traditional process that gives everyone in Wyoming the opportunity to see and hear the debates in both House and Senate committees and during each chambers floor sessions. The state will be better served."

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Guest Column:  The Need For Transparency During the Special Session of the Wyoming Legislature

Thanks for helping us continue our mission of keeping Wyomingites informed. In a year when information literally saved lives, we came through, thanks in no small part to your loyalty, which means so much.

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Bill Sniffin: We Can’t Do It Without You – Thanks So Much To Our Donors!

In response to guest columnist Doug Gerard's column "WY Board Of Medicine Has Done Blatant COVID Overreach" retired physician Dr. James McEvoy from Powell said Gerard is not qualified to discuss the matter.

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Wyo Physician Says Guest Columnist Not Qualified To Discuss Covid-19

Now is your chance to own some of the last remaining copies of these beautiful coffee table books.

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Bill Sniffin Best-Selling Coffee Table Books For Sale

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Letters to the Editor

Opinion

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Gail Symons

Columnist Gail Symons writes: “Putting partisan loyalty aside for a moment, the numbers say that unless you live in Teton or Albany County, or you hold strong Democratic convictions, registering Republican and voting in the Republican primary election gives you the greatest opportunity to influence who governs Wyoming.” 

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Gail Symons: In Wyoming, The Real Election Day Is August 

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Joan Barron

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Gov. Mark Gordon never seemed to be a union guy. But he acted like one when he vetoed an anti-union bill this session. His denial of the bill raised eyebrows, particularly from hard-right Republicans who never fully trusted him."

Joan Barron: A Rare Pro-Union Veto By Gordon?

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I’ve watched statewide campaigns here for 56 years as a journalist and participated in two: my own run in 2002 and another statewide race in 2018. One thing has changed dramatically over the years: the cost."

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Bill Sniffin: Crazy Politics In Wyoming? Yes, I Have Had A Little Experience

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "To say our world is currently full of volatility is a true statement. Those in agriculture could actually make some planning decisions using a dartboard these days and come out alright."

Dennis Sun: If You’re in Agriculture, Get Out the Dartboard