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Low Streamflows Have Northwest Wyo Water Users On Edge
The Shoshone River provides water for more than just agriculture, although thats the reason Buffalo Bill Cody and his partners designed the regions irrigation system over 100 years ago.
Wendy CorrJuly 30, 2021
Bill Sniffin: Mike Enzi Goes Down In History As One Of Wyoming’s Greatest Leaders
If Wyoming were to build a Mount Rushmore celebrating its greatest leaders, a strong case could be made to put the late Mike Enzis image up there on the wall.
Bill SniffinJuly 30, 2021
242 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Thursday; 191 Recoveries, 922 Active
The state reported 242 new laboratory-confirmed and 90 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 922 active cases.
July 30, 2021
Enzi’s Memorial Will Be Held Aug. 6 In Gillette
Celebration of life for Mike Enzi will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021 at Pronghorn Center 3807 College Dr. Gillette, WY; with Pastor Donavon Voigt officiating
July 30, 2021
Wyoming Joins Pro-Life Lawsuit With 24 Other States
Gov. Mark Gordon announced today that the state of Wyoming has joined the Texas and 23 other states in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the decision to regulate elective abortions should be left to states.
July 30, 2021
Teen Charged With Murder In Connection To Sheridan County Man’s Death
A teen who admitted to killing his father on Wednesday has been charged with one count of second degree murder in connection to his parent's death.
July 29, 2021
Dave Simpson: Did You Hear About The Bank Robber Who Could Not Believe They Let Him Out!
We keep seeing reports that in San Francisco, you can walk into a Walgreens, a Target, a TJ Maxx, or any other store, grab up to $949.99 worth a merchandise, brazenly walk out the door without paying, and you won't face a felony charge. Not long ago, they raised the threshold for felony charges from $450 to $950.
Dave SimpsonJuly 29, 2021
Wyoming Dept Of Health: No Vaccine-Related Deaths In Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health has not seen any coronavirus vaccine-related deaths in the state, the department said this week.
July 29, 2021
Cheney Opponent Smith Says Visit With Trump Went Well
One of the Wyoming Republican U.S. House to visit with former President Donald Trump this week said his meeting went well.
July 29, 2021
Teton County Health Officials Encouraging Masks Due To COVID Spike
The Teton County Health Department is again encouraging everyone in the area to mask up indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
July 29, 2021
Deer Creek 2 Fire In Northeast Wyo Grows To More Than 5,000 Acres
Almost 100 firefighters from several federal, state and county fire agencies continued to battle the Deer Creek 2 fire burning in three northeastern Wyoming counties Wednesday, completing a containment line around 15% of the 5,295-acre blaze.
July 29, 2021
Powell Couple Rescued After Being Stranded In Big Horn Mountains For 9 Days
A Powell couple were rescued on Monday after becoming stranded in the Big Horn Mountains more than a week ago, according to the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office.
July 29, 2021
Cheyenne Serves Up Thousands Of Pancakes At CFD Breakfasts
Thousands have gathered in downtown Cheyenne this week to partake in the famous Cheyenne Frontier Days pancake breakfasts.
July 29, 2021
Simpson Mourns Loss Of Mike Enzi
Former Sen. Al Simpson reflected on his friendship with the late Mike Enzi.
Wendy CorrJuly 29, 2021
Jim Hicks: Up Here In Johnson County, You Have To Live By The ‘Buffalo Code’
Guest columnist Jim Hicks gives an update on the happenings in Buffalo.
Jim HicksJuly 29, 2021
Report: Big Horn County Is The Worst County To Live In Wyoming
While the most recent dip in life expectancy in the U.S. is alarming, there are many parts of the country where poor health outcomes and other socioeconomic hardships have long been the norm.
July 28, 2021
Almost 120 Firefighters Battle Deer Creek 2 Fire In Campbell County
Almost 120 firefighters from multiple agencies were battling a 3,000-acre fire burning in three counties of northeast Wyoming on Wednesday.
July 28, 2021
Colorado Wildlife Officers Relocate Moose From Parking Garage
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers tranquilized and removed a young bull moose from a parking garage in Vail on Tuesday morning, the department announced this week.
July 28, 2021
Missouri Family Sues Over Mistaken Identity Stop By Yellowstone Rangers, Deputies
A Missouri family is suing officers of the National Park Service and Park County Sheriffs Office, alleging they were held at gunpoint for more than one hour in 2017 in a case of mistaken identity.
July 28, 2021
Teen Kills Father In Sheridan County, Being Held In Montana
A 15-year-old is being held in Montana after telling police early Tuesday morning that he killed his father in Dayton, about 20 miles north of Sheridan.
July 28, 2021
Bill Sniffin: There Is Nothing Even Close To Frontier Days – What An Experience!
Publisher Bill Sniffin wrote about the 2021 "Daddy of 'em All."
Bill SniffinJuly 28, 2021
114 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 97 Recoveries, 781 Active
The state reported 114 new laboratory-confirmed and 58 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 781 active cases.
July 28, 2021
Cowboy State Daily Tries Unique Foods At Cheyenne Frontier Days
In keeping with Cowboy State Dailys tradition of educating its readers to fine culinary opportunities, here is a look at some of the more unique fare available at the 2021 Cheyenne Fronter Days Rodeo as sampled by Ellen Fike.
July 28, 2021
Ten More Deaths Of Wyoming Residents Tied To COVID
The deaths of 10 more Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
July 27, 2021