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News Organizations Around The Country Wrongly Report Woman Killed By Bison In Yellowstone
News organizations all over the world wrongly reported the death of a woman from a bison attack in Yellowstone National Park. NBC was first to report the erroneous story and was quickly picked by dozens of other news organizations.
June 01, 2022
$220 Million Gold Mine Project Moving Forward In Cheyenne
Construction of a proposed $220 million gold mine in Laramie County could begin next year, according to a spokesman for the project.
May 31, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Eating Yak Meat With Cosmetics Mogul Jeffree Star
Eating Wyoming columnist Tim Mandese hung out with Wyoming cosmetics mogul Jeffree Star, then bought some yak meat from him, and then made some yak chili.
May 31, 2022
Security Cameras Capture Fatal Plane Crash In Cheyenne On Monday Morning
A Cheyenne business owner captured footage of an airplane hitting the ground in Cheyenne on Monday morning. The crash resulted in the death of the pilot.
May 30, 2022
Plane Crash in Cheyenne; Fire At Storage Facility
The Cheyenne Police Department is reporting an airplane crashed into a storage facility on Monday. The department said it believes the plane is an experimental aircraft.
May 30, 2022
Cheyenne Gas Station Suing Fed Ex For Driver Damaging Car Wash
The owners of a Cheyenne gas station are suing Federal Express, alleging a delivery truck's backup camera got caught in the brushes of a car wash, causing more than $170,000 in damages and forcing the car wash's closure for more than one month.
May 27, 2022
‘We Are The Sheriff’: Residents of Jeffrey City, Wyoming (Pop. 35) Take Care Of Each Other
With its ironic name, the sparse village of Jeffrey City, south of Riverton, is about 60 miles from the nearest hospital, police station or grocery store. Its last sheriffs deputy, J. Dee Darnell, passed away in 2017 at the age of 67.
Clair McFarlandMay 27, 2022
University of Wyoming 2022 Football Schedule Announced
The Wyoming Cowboys will have at least 10 of their 12 games televised this fall, including five games on CBSSN, two on FS1, a third game on one of the FOX Sports Networks, one game on one of the ESPN Networks and one on the Big Ten Network.
Jimmy OrrMay 27, 2022
Jackson Housing Crisis: Homes For Utility Workers Approved Despite Opposition
A plan to house energy company workers in Jackson so they can rapidly respond to power outages has been approved by Teton County Commissioners despite opposition from neighbors.
Jen KocherMay 26, 2022
Mexican Restaurant Says Taco John’s Isn’t Real Mexican Food In Trademark Dispute
In a U.S. District Court, a Minnesota restaurant argued that Wyoming-based Taco John's does not sell authentic Mexican food, so it cannot be confused for an authentic Mexican restaurant.
May 25, 2022
Cheyenne Mom And Daughter Crafting Beds Out Of Meal Delivery Kits For Rescued Dogs
A Cheyenne woman and her mother are collecting insulation from meal delivery kits to make pet beds for rescued animals.
May 25, 2022
There Is At Least One Working Pay Phone Left In Wyoming, But There’s Gotta Be More
Cowboy State Daily has tracked down at least one working pay phone left in the state of Wyoming. But there's gotta be more...
Jen KocherMay 25, 2022
Casper Humane Society Rescues 13 Dogs Scheduled To Be Killed In Texas
The Casper Humane Society on Sunday took in 13 dogs that were scheduled to be killed due to overcrowding at an animal shelter in Texas.
May 24, 2022
Jackson Housing Crisis: Developer Battles Local Government For Worker Housing
To help alleviate a housing shortage in Teton County, estimated at 5,300 housing units, a developer is battling local government for permission to repurpose an existing building into housing. Workers say without it, they have to live in their cars.
May 24, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Classic Cafe & Pizza In Glenrock
Food columnist Tim Mandese hit a dead-end when exploring the town of Glenrock. After striking out on the first three, he came upon Classic Cafe & Pizza. He was glad he did...
May 22, 2022
Green River Man Honored For Saving Woman, Boy From Burning House
A Green River man was honored this week for his heroism after he saved a woman and her young son from a burning house in Sweetwater County earlier this year.
May 20, 2022
Forest Service Warns Not To Destroy Trails By Going Around Mud & Snow
The U.S. Forest Service has warned of the dangers that can be caused by driving around mud and snow while out in snowy or wet areas after a late spring snowstorm hit the state on Friday.
May 20, 2022
Showtime Asks Judge To Dismiss ‘UFO’ Lawsuit Filed By Cody Magazine Owners
A television network is asking a federal judge to dismiss a trademark lawsuit brought against it by the owners of a Cody magazine, arguing its use of the term "UFO" in the title of a program is protected by the First Amendment.
May 20, 2022
Archeologists Thrilled With Confirmation That Wyoming Has Continent’s Oldest Mine
Most archeologists go their entire career without making the kind of discovery Wyoming State Archeologist Spender Pelton and his team did over the last few years in Platte County, when they confirmed the existence of the oldest mine on the continent.
May 20, 2022
Sentenced For Life, Wyoming Inmates Are Able To Make Positive Impacts On World By Training Rescue Dogs
For James Boulé, an inmate serving a life sentence, training rescue dogs and now his new puppy Atlas is a rare chance after the nearly 26 years hes served so far to have a positive impact on the world on both sides of the prisons walls.
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2022
Cheyenne Hit Hard By National Garbage Truck Driver Shortage
Even though a shortage of garbage truck operators has drivers for Cheyenne's Public Works Department struggling to make up for the lack of workers, longtime driver Carl Munoz keeps a good attitude about things.
May 19, 2022
Every Wyo County Averaging Over $4 Per Gallon; AAA Predicts $6 Nationwide
Gas prices in all of Wyoming's 23 counties have reached an average of more than $4 per gallon in a trend that likely to not stop any time soon, according to a University of Wyoming professor.
May 19, 2022
State Board Frustrated That Wyoming Has No Say In Renaming Any Location With Word “Squaw” In It
The decision to rename places with the word "squaw" in them -- 43 locations in Wyoming -- will be made without any input from the state of Wyoming due to a process set-up by the Dept of Interior.
Leo WolfsonMay 19, 2022
Wyoming Author C.J. Box’s “Big Sky” TV Show Renewed For Third Season; Reba McEntire To Join Cast
C.J. Box told Cowboy State Daily that his hit TV show "Big Sky" was just renewed for a third season and country music superstar Reba McEntire will join the cast.
May 17, 2022