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Wyoming Tribes Rejoice Over Indian Child Custody Ruling, But Justice Thomas Invites Challenges
While both of Wyoming's Indian tribes are rejoicing over the Indian Child Welfare Act surviving its U.S. Supreme Court Challenge, a dissenting justice practically invites future challenges to the act.
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2023
Parent Locked Out Of 12-Year-Old’s Health Records By Casper’s Banner Health
A parent shared a screenshot this week of a Banner Health note that said access to her 12-year-old's account has been revoked because the child is now between the ages of 12 and 17.
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2023
Wyoming Lawmaker Calls For Boycott Of Businesses That Sponsored Casper Pride Fest
Wyoming Republican state Rep. Jeanette Ward is vowing not to support businesses that sponsored Casper’s Pride Fest celebration last weekend.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2023
Wyoming Indian Custody Task Force Chairs To Continue Work Despite High Court Ruling
State Sens. Cale Case and and Affie Ellis disagree on whether a Wyoming task force built to preserve the federal Indian Child Welfare Act on a state level has any purpose now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the federal law.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Congress’ Authority To Keep Indian Children Out Of Non-Native Homes
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act on Thursday, a 45-year-old federal law designed to keep American Indian families together by keeping Indian foster and adoptive children out of non-native homes.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2023
Here's Which Elected Officials In Wyoming Spoke Out On Trump Indictment
While Wyoming’s congressional delegation all spoke out about the indictment of former President Trump, only one statewide official said anything about it.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2023
U.S. House Passes Two Bills Blocking Biden Administration From Banning Gas Stoves
More than two dozen Democrats joined Republicans to pass legislation blocking the Biden administration from banning or infringing upon the use of gas stoves in the U.S.
Jimmy OrrJune 14, 2023
DOJ Investigation Of Susan Gore: Politically Motivated Attack Or Legit Case?
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard believes the Department of Justice’s investigation of Wyoming’s Susan Gore is politically motivated, while Rep. Karlee Provenza said its investigation into spying and campaign donations is justified.
Leo WolfsonJune 14, 2023
77-Foot Steeple For Mormon Temple In Cody Not Part Of Roof, Doesn’t Violate 30-Foot Limit, City Planner Says
Cody City Planner Todd Stowell says a proposed Mormon temple wouldn't violate the town's 30-foot height limit because the 77-foot steeple doesn't count.
Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2023
Trial On Whether Abortion Is A Wyoming Right Set For Next Spring
Abortion could remain legal in Wyoming for another 10 months at least, as a state district court has scheduled a trial on the matter for next April.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2023
Water Main Bursts in Rawlins But No Water Restrictions Issued Because Of Huge Snowpack
Even though a water main burst in Rawlins over the weekend, water restrictions have been eased in the town because of a historic winter snowfall which left a huge snowpack in Wyoming’s Snowy Range.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2023
Degenfelder Vows To Continue Fight Against ‘Educational Establishment’ At Conservative Summit
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder told a crowd at Saturday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver that she’ll continue to fight “the left” and its push of a woke “educational establishment.”
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2023
Canadian Conservatives Have Had Enough: Alberta To Vote On Becoming 51st US State
Disgruntled Canadians cite government overreach on gun control and personal freedoms, high taxes and authoritarian control of Alberta’s abundant natural resources as reasons they want to secede and join the U.S.
June 10, 2023
Western Conservatives Say New Trump Charges Are Politically Motivated
Although attendees of Friday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver say new indictments against former President Donald Trump are politically motivated, many said they still aren’t sure which Republican they will back for president in 2024.
Leo WolfsonJune 09, 2023
Hageman Mocks ‘Yellowstone’ Actor Kevin Costner: He Backed The 'Wrong Horse' In Cheney
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman headlined Friday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver, saying Hollywood should stay out of politics and Kevin Costner backed the 'wrong horse' when he endorsed Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonJune 09, 2023
Gallup Poll Shows Americans Identifying As Social Conservatives Highest In More Than A Decade
A new Gallup Poll shows that 38% of Americans identify as very conservative or conservative on social issues -- the highest amount in more than a decade. Wyoming conservatives say they are not surprised.
Coy KnobelJune 09, 2023
Wyoming Dems Blast Degenfelder For Association With Moms For Liberty
Wyoming Democrats are upset Megan Degenfelder, the state’s top education official, is taking stage with an activist who has supported getting rid of certain books in school libraries and other conservative educational causes.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023
It's Been 'Very Trying' For Douglas, Wyoming, After Mayor's Unexpected Death
Longtime Douglas city councilwoman Kim Pexton had known and served with Mayor René Kemper for years. But taking over as mayor after Kemper's unexpected death in March has been "very trying for everybody," Pexton said.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2023
How Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan Played Key Role In Good Friday Peace Accord
Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan was ambassador to Ireland from 1998-2002 and played a key role in brokering one of the most important peace agreements of the 20th century.
Leo WolfsonApril 12, 2023
“Traditional” Republicans Take Back Uinta County GOP In Party Coup
A contentious election that ousted the Uinta County Republican Party leadership Tuesday night may be a sign of a trend of more moderate Republicans taking power back from the party’s hardline conservative faction.
Leo WolfsonMarch 15, 2023
Jimmy Orr: “A Plane Just Hit the Pentagon!” – A Wyomingite’s Memories From the White House on 9/11
Cowboy State Daily Editor Jimmy Orr, who was working in the White House on September 11, 2001, writes: "Moments later, the Secret Service began banging on every office door and yelling for us to evacuate. 'A plane is headed for the White House,' screamed one secret service agent."
Jimmy OrrSeptember 11, 2022
Drones Dropping Contraband Over Wyoming Prisons, Department Of Corrections Says
The director of the Department of Corrections told a legislative committee on Monday that drones are dropping contraband to inmates over Wyoming prisons.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2022
Jim Angell Enjoys And Then Rates 10 Christmas-Themed Drinks For Your Holiday Viewing
It is a tough journalistic assignment, but Cowboy State Daily's Jim Angell celebrated the season by drinking -- and then ranking -- 10 different holiday drinks in one afternoon.
December 21, 2020
The Haunted Bell Tower of St. Mark’s Church in Cheyenne
What to do when your buddy falls 100 feet to his death while building Wyoming's first church? Stuff him in the wall and hope no one notices...
Jimmy OrrOctober 28, 2020