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After ‘Sexualization’ Controversy, Gillette Public Library Cuts Ties With American Library Association
Noting the presence of sexually graphic books in the children's and teens' sections of the public library, the Campbell County Library board voted to cut ties with the American Library Association. One of the contested books shows a cartoon character who is 8 1/2 years old, masturbating in a bathtub.
Clair McFarlandOctober 27, 2022
12-Foot Giant Skeleton Creator Says He Enjoys Creativity Of Owners
The creator of the enormously popular 12-foot giant skeleton aka Skelly told Cowboy State Daily he knew the huge novelty would be popular. Many owners leave "Skelly" up all year because it's so huge.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022
Those Aren’t Nazi Swastikas On That Building In Downtown Thermopolis
The Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce often gets questions about the swastikas near the top of a building in its downtown.
Wendy CorrOctober 25, 2022
Wyoming Kids Come Up With, Pitch Business Ideas At Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge
From one girls idea to sell her farms sheep manure to a group of students mentoring middle schoolers to transition to high school, annual Youth Pitch Challenge showcases creative Wyoming business models.
Renée JeanOctober 25, 2022
Bad To The Bone: Wyoming Joins Giant Skeleton Craze
Giant 12-ft skeletons are selling out of stores all over the country as placing gigantic skeletons in front yards has become a craze.
Renée JeanOctober 24, 2022
Big Hat Ranch Inspires Artists From Around Wyoming And The West
The picturesque setting of the Big Hat Ranch 15 miles southwest of Cody is a draw for artists of all mediums, and the ranchs philanthropic owner, Naoma Tate, nurtures the gifts of those who are invited guests.
Wendy CorrOctober 24, 2022
Wyoming Improves To 5-3 With 28-14 Win Over Utah State on Homecoming
The Wyoming Cowboys led from start to finish on Saturday night to win their fifth game of the season in a 28-14 home victory over Utah State on Homecoming.
Jimmy OrrOctober 23, 2022
Wyoming Ghosts: Runaway Train, Haunting Horse Among 30 Years Of Spooky Tales On Frightseeing Tour
For three decades, Val Martin and her father have not only retold some Cheyennes most unexplainable and spooky stories, she also researches them in the Wyoming State Archives. But some reports just cant be explained.
Renée JeanOctober 23, 2022
Unlike San Francisco, It Does Not Cost $1.7 Million To Build A Public Toilet In Wyoming
It takes $1.7 million and more than two years to build a one-toilet public restroom in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Gillette built a six-toilet heated bathroom with a paved parking lot in weeks for less than $225,000.
October 21, 2022
Big Horn Football Team Wears Names Of Rylee McCollum, 12 Other Slain Marines On Football Helmets
The Big Horn High School football program has been part of the Heroes on Helmets program since 2018, and this season theyre honoring the 13 Marines killed in a suicide bombing last year in Afghanistan, including Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum of Jackson.
Wendy CorrOctober 21, 2022
Wyoming Ghosts: Theatre Teacher Still Haunts Cody High School Auditorium
A startling vision, ghostly voices coming from drains and lights that turn themselves on and off are evidence, some say, that the ghost of longtime Cody High School theatre director Wynona Thompson haunts the auditorium that bears her name.
Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2022
This Year’s Fall Foliage In Wyoming Is Spectacular And It’s Still On Display
The fall colors usually don't last this long in Wyoming because of weather. There are a number of places all across the state to enjoy the foliage. But hurry up, inclement weather is on the way...
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2022
Yellowstone Ghosts: Mattie Culver Died But She Never Left…
Tucked behind a small copse of trees where the Firehole Hotel burned down in 1891, lies a solitary unmaintained grave marked by a weathered white marble headstone...
Jen MignardOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Author C.J. Box Rides Wave Of Success
Wyoming author C.J. Box has written 31 novels since he started writing them 23 years ago. His latest "Treasure State" is another best-seller. Plus, he's got his two TV shows as well.
Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Life: Trap And Skeet Shooting With Cheyenne East High Clay Target Shooting Team
The Cheyenne East High School clay shooting team is one of several student clay shooting teams that have formed in communities around Wyoming since the sport was first established here in 2019.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022
Jackson Man Tries To Herd Moose With E-Bike At Kids Soccer Game, Does Not Get Stomped Into Oblivion
A Jackson man did not get obliterated when he attempted to herd a giant bull moose which joined a childrens soccer game on Saturday.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022
Gillette Business Spends $20,000 Per Year on Halloween Candy; Three-Hour Waits In Line
The Sunshine Custom Paint and Body crew in Gillette each year hosts Street of Treats, spending $20,000 a year on candy to give away to kids and parents who may wait in line for up to 3 hours.
Wendy CorrOctober 17, 2022
Wyoming Ghosts: 144-Year-Old Laramie Civic Center Actively Used, And Actively Haunted
Lights flicker on and off, objects seem to move on their own and people have reported hearing screaming, crying and drumming in Laramie's expansive and depending on who you ask thoroughly haunted Civic Center.
October 17, 2022
Josh Allen Is A Great Quarterback But Even A Better Person
Watch until the end...
October 17, 2022
Greg Johnson Joins Cowboy State Daily as Managing Editor
Cowboy State Daily has named longtime Wyoming journalist Greg Johnson as managing editor, the news organization announced on Sunday. He replaces Jim Angell, who passed on in August.
Jimmy OrrOctober 17, 2022
Wyoming Obituary: William (Bill) Smith
William (Bill) Burns Smith, born in 1965 a fifth generation native of Cheyenne passed on September 19th from cancer.
October 16, 2022
Pilot Survives Plane Crash On Friday Afternoon East Of Laramie, Wyoming
A pilot survived a plane crash on Friday afternoon east of Laramie, Wyoming according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
October 14, 2022
Wyoming History: Ol’ Sadie (Engine No. 1242) Is Wyoming’s Oldest Coal-Burning Steam Locomotive
The locomotive known as Ol' Sadie at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens has a unique story. Brothers Al and Floyd Young recall their fathers career as its final engineer.
Wendy CorrOctober 12, 2022
Halloween Across Wyoming: Plenty Of Time Left To Get In The Halloween Spirit
Still not in the Halloween spirit? With more than two weeks to go before Halloween, here are a few haunted highlights from around the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanOctober 12, 2022