Headlines
Explore a chronological display of Cowboy State Daily’s articles.
News

State of the State Reaction: “Thank God for the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund”
Legislative reaction to Gov Gordon State of the State address was mild and agreeable although both of their budgets are miles apart.
February 11, 2020

Guns, Taxes, and Time: Bob Geha’s Wyoming Legislature Preview
Wyomings Legislature opens up its budget session on Monday. Cowboy State Daily reporter Bob Geha explains what to expect.
February 10, 2020
Cat Urbigkit’s Legislative Preview: State Land Transfers, Wolves, Brucellosis
Here are the issues Range Writing columnist Cat Urbigkit is paying attention to as the Wyoming State Legislature convenes Monday.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 09, 2020

Eating Wyoming: There’s Nothing More Cowboy Than Cast Iron Cooking
Do you have old cast iron cookware hanging in your kitchen that hasn't been used since grandma fried her last chicken? Get 'em down and put 'em to use! I will show you how.
February 09, 2020

How The Wyoming Legislature Builds the State Budget: A Primer
On Monday, the 2020 Budget Session of the Wyoming Legislature begins, one that could be somber and frustrating -- considering Gov. MGordon has told lawmakers that they only have around $23.5 million to work with.
February 08, 2020

Cody Students to Lobby Legislature on Vaping, Voyeurism, and College Tuition
A group of Cody high school students will be lobbying the Wyoming State Legislature.
Wendy CorrFebruary 08, 2020

Wyoming Coal Bankruptcies: Who is Responsible for Reclamation?
Since 2015, six coal companies operating in Wyoming have filed for bankruptcy, causing some to question who will be responsible for reclaiming the defunct operations mines.
February 07, 2020

Bill Sniffin: Terror Tales of Winter Driving on Wyoming’s Snow-Packed Roads
The Summit, Elk Mountain, and The Sisters on Interstate 80. Laramie Peak on Interstate 25. Separation Flats north of Rawlins. South Pass southwest of Lander. Antelope Flats north of Jackson. These are just a few of the places where anxious people drive during Wyomings often-horrible winter weather.
Bill SniffinFebruary 06, 2020

Liz Cheney: Nancy Pelosi Dishonored the House; She Owes America An Apology
Rep. Liz Cheney said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi owes the American people an apology for tearing up the State of the Union following the president's address.
February 06, 2020

“Wyoming” a Clue on Jeopardy Wednesday Night; Everyone Blows It
The State of Wyoming was included in the category State Songs on Jeopardy Wednesday night.
February 05, 2020

President Trump Asks Congress to Pass Sen. Barrasso’s Highway Bill
President Donald Trump recognized U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) on Tuesday night during his State of the Union address.
February 05, 2020

Sleeping Giant Ski Area to Close After Season Ends
The Yellowstone Recreations Foundation announced that the ski area would close for good after this springs ski season
Wendy CorrFebruary 05, 2020

Wyoming Weather: Don Day Forecast for Wednesday
Weve got a lot of tough sledding to get through here in Wyoming. If you are a snow lover, youll love this forecast for the next week to 10 days.
February 05, 2020

C.J. Box’s “The Highway” to Become Television Series
Wyoming author C.J. Box will have his book "The Highway" turned into a series on ABC Television for the 2020 - 2021 season.
February 04, 2020

WYDOT Spends 30% of Budget to Keep Wyoming Roads Clear During Winter
WYDOT annually maintains about 6,700 miles of road which will cost roughly $28 million this year on winter road maintenance about 30 percent of its annual budget.
February 04, 2020

Travel Wyoming: Skijoring in Saratoga
The Saratoga Skijoring Races is this Saturday. In skijoring, a skier is pulled by a horse along a track marked by slalom turns, jumps and rings hung from ropes that are to be collected by the skier.
February 04, 2020

Dave Simpson: Strike ‘Heartland’ From the OK List
Those of us who live in Flyover Country are in big trouble once again with our more evolved bi-coastal cousins.
Dave SimpsonFebruary 04, 2020

Wyoming’s Economy: Trona is Bright Spot for Wyoming Mining
Wyoming is home to the largest trona deposit in the U.S. 50 percent is exported to other countries and the demand is likely to increase.
February 03, 2020

Cat Urbigkit: Grizzly Bears, Cattle, and the Tangled Web of Activism
In more of the same-old-predictable strategy, there have been two notices of intent to sue over conflicts between grizzly bears and cattle in the Upper Green River region of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Heres a quick overview of that issue, then were taking a deep dive into who is threatening to sue.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 03, 2020

Don Day: How the Approaching Storm Will Impact Roads in Wyoming
Wyoming's weatherman Don Day says travelers in the Cowboy State should pay attention to the approaching winter storm as it is significant.
February 02, 2020
Wyoming’s Weird and Wacky Smith Mansion Finally Sells
The unusual Smith Mansion on the highway from Cody to Yellowstone has been sold to a company that owns several lodging businesses in the area.
February 02, 2020

Eating Wyoming: “On the Hook Fish and Chips” Food Truck is a Wyoming Success
Did you know "On the Hook Fish and Chips" employs 65 people and has 11 food trucks? It's a great Wyoming success story.
Tim MandeseFebruary 02, 2020

Bill Sniffin: Here in Wyoming, Lives the Wealthiest Man in the World
We have all seen this Wyoming guy. He doesnt look rich. But if you examine his life and measure his level of happiness, there is a compelling argument he could very well be the richest man in the world.
Bill SniffinFebruary 02, 2020

Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming: Supporters, Opponents Debate
"We dont have that money," said State Rep. Bo Biteman. "We are scrambling, scratching and clawing, looking under the mattress for quarters. Were not in any position to grow our state government at all. We need to be cutting our government.
February 01, 2020
