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Laramie Woman Sets Sights On Ending Human Trafficking In Wyoming
Today, at age 40, Laramie's Ashleigh Chapman has achieved her childhood mission as a national and global human rights lawyer working to end all forms of trafficking, including in Wyoming.
March 24, 2022
Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains CEO Says $20M Donation Will Help Wyoming Patients
A $20 million donation to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains this week will be used to help some of the organizations Wyoming patients, the group's CEO told Cowboy State Daily Thursday.
March 24, 2022
Former Laramie Cop Asks For Dismissal Of Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
A former Albany County sheriff's deputy has asked a U.S. District Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former co-worker that accuses him of racial discrimination.
March 24, 2022
Wyoming’s 2022 NFL Pro Day Will Be Held Tuesday, March 29 and Will be Open to the Public
University of Wyoming Football will hold its annual NFL Pro Day on Tuesday, March 29 beginning at 10 a.m. in Wyoming's Indoor Practice Facility. The event will be open to the public.
Tim HarkinsMarch 24, 2022
Laramie Restaurant Prepares For Premiere of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives’ Episode
A popular Laramie restaurant is preparing for its time in the spotlight with its appearance Friday in a segment of the Food Network series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
March 23, 2022
Rawlins Hospital Hit With Ransomware Attack Over Weekend
A hospital in Rawlins on Sunday became the latest Wyoming institution to be hit with a ransomware attack, officials announced.
March 23, 2022
Stop Sign In Middle Of Nowhere, Wyoming May Not Get Buried By Snow This Year
It's a sad time for contestants who annually pick the date that a stop sign on Togwotee Pass gets buried by snow. This year, it appears, the stop sign will not be completely engulfed by snow and prizes will not be awarded.
March 22, 2022
Judge Rules In Favor Of Cheyenne Police In Blood Draw Lawsuit, Former Chief Praises Decision
The former chief of the Cheyenne Police Department on Tuesday praised a federal judge's decision in favor of the department in a case over a blood draw in a driving under the influence case.
March 22, 2022
UW Professor Killed In Teton Backcountry Avalanche While Skiing
A University of Wyoming professor was killed last week when he and another skier triggered an avalanche in the Teton backcountry.
March 21, 2022
New Longmire Book Due in September, Longmire Days Scheduled in August
"Longmire" author Craig Johnson told Cowboy State Daily that his new book will be out in September and the 11th annual "Longmire Days" celebration is slated for August 18 - 21 in Buffalo.
Wendy CorrMarch 21, 2022
Judge Allows Alec Baldwin’s NY Attorney To Represent Him In Wyoming Defamation Case
A U.S. District Court judge has ruled that actor Alec Baldwin's New York attorney can represent him in Wyoming in the $25 million defamation lawsuit filed against Baldwin by the family of a Wyoming man killed in action in Afghanistan.
March 21, 2022
Woman Suing Former Laramie Cop, County Officials Over Evidence In Son’s 2018 Death
The mother of a man killed by a former Albany County sheriff's deputy in 2018 is suing several people, alleging that they were involved in destroying or altering video and audio evidence from the shooting.
March 18, 2022
C.J. Box’s Latest ‘Joe Pickett’ Novel Debuts At No. 2 On NYT Bestsellers, Bested By Dolly Parton
C.J. Box's latest novel in the "Joe Pickett" series debuted high on the "New York Times" bestseller list this week, but was kept off the top spot by a famous blonde and her co-author.
March 18, 2022
Iconic Moulton Barns Of Teton County Have Colorful History
Its an image familiar to anyone with an interest in the Grand Teton mountain range. A shot of the sunrise with the Tetons in the background and a weathered barn in the foreground.
Wendy CorrMarch 18, 2022
Wright Woman Disappears, Found Two Days Later Stuck In Mud
A Wright woman who had been missing for two days was found Wednesday afternoon stuck in mud in a rural area ditch.
March 17, 2022
Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson, Ciara Visit Hospitalized Casper Teens In Colorado
New Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara on Tuesday visited with two hospitalized Casper teens at the Children's Hospital in Denver. The teenagers were burned in a flash fire earlier this month in a shop west of Casper.
March 16, 2022
Lummis, Barrasso Praise Senate’s Passage Of Daylight Savings Bill
Both of Wyoming's U.S. senators praised Congress' move this week to pass a bill making daylight savings time permanent.
March 16, 2022
Wyoming Cities Reach Out To Cody About Its Six Geodesic Wind-Proof Domes
Representatives from the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie have reached out to Cody about its six geodesic domes that provide outdoor-like experiences without the winter winds of Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMarch 16, 2022
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
By a unanimous voice vote, the U.S. Senate voted to discontinue the practice of changing the clock twice a year and make Daylight Saving Time permanent beginning in 2023.
March 16, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Make NCAA Tournament As 12th-Seed; Face Indiana in First Four on Tuesday
The University of Wyoming men's basketball team was tabbed as a 12th seed and will face Indiana on Tuesday in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio.
Jimmy OrrMarch 13, 2022
Powell Grad Gets Grammy Nomination For Best Chamber Music Performance
Former Powell resident Monte Nickles has been nominated with the JACK Quarter for a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance category.
Wendy CorrMarch 12, 2022
Retired Sheridan Teacher Shares Experience From “People’s Convoy”
The 73-year-old retired teacher from Sheridan joined the convoy because she saw it as a vehicle to help unite a very divided country by gathering under one common flag and calling for freedom.
March 12, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Rally Late to Defeat UNLV in Quarterfinals
A pair of Brendan Wenzel free throws with three seconds to go put the Cowboys up 59-56 to win a quarterfinal victory over UNLV Thursday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2022
Wyoming Has More Than 160 Homes For Sale Over $1 Million; Realtors Say This Is Becoming More Common
Wyoming has more than 160 homes for sale with an asking price of more than $1 million, a figure realtors say is becoming more and more common.
March 10, 2022