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Cheney Faces Slams AOC On Twitter: “America Will Never Be a Socialist Country”
Rep. Liz Cheney told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' on Thursday that the United States will never be a socialist country.
November 19, 2020
Gordon Providing Resources For Wyoming Hospitals Due To COVID Surge
Gov. Mark Gordon is providing additional support to hospitals across Wyoming in response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases all over the state.
November 19, 2020
‘In-N-Out’ Gets Closer to Wyoming But Cowboy State Daily Is Not Impressed
Although we are pleased that In-N-Out is opening 3 locations nearer to Wyoming, it is not the consensus favorite on the Cowboy State Daily team.
November 19, 2020
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Christmas Back on Broadcast TV
Wanting no more controversy, Apple brokered a deal with PBS to put Charlie Brown holiday specials back on broadcast TV.
November 19, 2020
Lincoln County Sheriff: Policing Mask Mandate Not Proper Role But Businesses Can Require Masks
Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said his officers would not enforce a countywide mask mandate but said businesses had the right to require masks if they saw fit.
November 19, 2020
Dave Simpson: Somehow, I’m Not Feeling The Love
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "It's time, our liberal friends and most in the news media tell us, to accept the election results, even though there are still members of Biden's party who haven't accepted the election of Donald Trump four years ago."
Dave SimpsonNovember 19, 2020
C.J. Box On “Big Sky” Premier: “It’s Weird, It’s Exciting, It’s Fun”
Wyoming author C.J. Box has been writing for 20 years, but on Tuesday night, he got to see some of his characters come to life with the premiere of the ABC series "Big Sky."
November 19, 2020
Mullen Fire Area Closure Lifted In Medicine Bow National Forest
The onset of consistent winter conditions and the lack of fire activity in the Mullen Fire burn area has enabled the Medicine Bow National Forest to lift the area closure that has been in effect since mid-September.
November 19, 2020
703 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming Push Active Case Total Over 11,000
The Wyoming Health Department, in its daily coronavirus update, said 703 new confirmed cases were reported Wednesday pushing the total active number to 11,368.
November 18, 2020
After 80 Years, Women To Shoot In Lander One-Shot Hunt In 2021
For the first time since 1940, women will be competing in the 2021 Lander One Shot Antelope Hunt.
November 18, 2020
Jonathan Lange: Contrary To AP Report, Wyoming Delegation Supports Trump’s Efforts To Count Legal Votes
Guest columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "The 2020 election has the potential to be the biggest scandal in the history of our nation."
Jonathan LangeNovember 18, 2020
Big Sky Review: Creepy But Very Much Worth The Watching. I Am Anxious For Next Episode
Five stars is the rating that I gave the TV Show Big Sky, which debuted Tuesday, Nov. 17, based on the book by Wyomingite C. J. Box.
Bill SniffinNovember 18, 2020
New (Free) Postcard Displays Wyoming’s Geological Wonders
A new (free) postcard being offered by the Wyoming State Geological Survey is displaying all of Wyoming's geological marvels across the state.
November 18, 2020
Carbon County Commissioners “Blindsided” By Mask Mandate Request
Carbon County's board of commissioners were apparently blindsided when their county health officer informed them he submitted a request for a mask mandate variance.
November 18, 2020
Mike Moser, Chris Brown: With Everyone Aboard, We Can Get Through This
The executive directors of the Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association and the Wyoming State Liquor Association writes: "There is only one way to avoid additional restrictions in Wyoming. Start voluntarily. If you dont want to wear face masks and practice social distancing for yourself, do it for others."
November 18, 2020
UW Limits Sports Attendance After COVID Cases Rise
The University of Wyoming is reducing the number of fans who are allowed to attend home football and basketball games until at least the end of the year.
November 18, 2020
Bill Sniffin: COVID-19 Vaccine Is A Moon Shot! The Nation Should Celebrate
Everybody alive today should be celebrating this amazing achievement. It could be argued that not since the landing on the moon in 1969 has this country had a milestone quite like this. And in such a short period of time!
Bill SniffinNovember 18, 2020
Wyoming Reports Record 1,162 New Coronavirus Cases; 10,891 Active
The state of Wyoming reported a record number of new coronavirus cases on Tuesday with a total of 1,162 cases.
November 18, 2020
Wyoming Reports 11 More COVID Deaths, Now At 155
The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed 11 more coronavirus-related deaths in the state on Tuesday, with the death count now at 155.
November 17, 2020
The Future Of Fires In Wyoming And The West
46,535 fires have burned more than 8.4 million acres this year an area a little larger than the combined size of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks
November 17, 2020
Wyoming GOP Central Committee Asks Gordon To Rescind State Of Emergency
The chair of the Wyo Republican party said: "This is just a disease with a new name and a whole lot of media attention, but its not really changing the situation in Wyoming. We seem to be going to a lot of lengths to flatten the curve and it is not working.
November 17, 2020
Reminder: C.J. Box’s “Big Sky” Series Premieres Tonight
The series will premiere at 8 p.m. Tuesday on ABC.
November 17, 2020
Hero Cheyenne Boy Bridger Walker Receiving Laser Treatments For Dog Bite Scars
The family of the Cheyenne boy who saved his little sister from an attacking dog earlier this year has been tracking his treatments as he works with plastic surgeons to heal the severe scars he received from his injuries.
November 17, 2020
587 New Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Push Active Total To 10,147
Reports of 587 new laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases pushed the number of active cases in the state over 10,000 Monday.
November 16, 2020