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Bill Sniffin: The Dawn Of Snowmobile Tourism In Wyoming – I Was There – Here Is What Happened
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “We all knew that snowmobile tourism could be gigantic in Wyoming but nobody knew how to get this new industry off the ground. We needed to call in an expert.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 16, 2025
Kayaking Can Be Dangerous, Just Ask The Guy Who Was Swallowed By Whale
Kayaking isn't a risk-free activity, but the man who was in the mouth of a humpback whale while paddling on the Pacific Ocean was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. A Wyoming kayaker says he was “pretty amazed” by the encounter.
Andrew RossiFebruary 16, 2025
Responders Still Putting Out Fires, Clearing Vehicles At Green River Tunnel
At a press conference on Saturday, officials said emergency responders were still working to extinguish fires and clear piled-up vehicles, after a wreck in the Green River tunnel killed at least two people and sparked a raging blaze.
Zakary SonntagFebruary 15, 2025
Trucker In Deadly Green River Tunnel Crash Describes Harrowing Escape
A trucker who narrowly escaped Friday’s explosive pileup in the Green River Tunnel described the horror inside and shared video footage of him kicking out the window of his truck to escape.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 15, 2025
Gun Owners Expect Trump To Lift Nearly 100-Year-Old Restrictions On Silencers
Under the Trump administration, Wyoming gun rights advocates hope that a 91-year-old restriction on suppressors — aka silencers — will be lifted. However, nobody expects fully automatic weapons to become readily available.
Mark HeinzFebruary 15, 2025
Subzero Camping 101 Required For All At Small Wyoming College
The Wyoming backcountry offers a snowy campus for instructor-led expeditions into the Tetons at Wyoming Catholic College. Students are required to complete a course in subzero camping, and some even have fun.
David MadisonFebruary 15, 2025
Have An Extra Three Grand? Old “Welcome To Wyoming” Signs Are Up For Auction
Now that the state of Wyoming has put up new welcome signs on roadways all across the state, the ones that have greeted motorists since 2017 are up for sale. They aren't small -- ranging in size from 8x4 ft to 16x8 ft. Some bids are topping $3,000 so far.
Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 15, 2025
Family, Friends Desperate For News Of Lusk Mother Of 7 Missing Since July
Nobody has seen or heard from Natasha Requejo since last July, leaving family and friends desperate for news of the missing mother of seven from Lusk. Her boyfriend says she just walked off one day, leaving him and her kids behind.
Jen KocherFebruary 15, 2025
The Gumper, Lactose Spring And Puff 'N Stuff Geyser — Yellowstone’s More Obscure Places
For every Old Faithful and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, there's a host of other obscure places like The Gumper, Lactose Spring and Puff 'n Stuff Geyser. A former ranger, turned historian, extensively researched every notable name in Yellowstone.
Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2025
In Montana, If You Kill Someone In A Duel, You Have To Provide For His Family
Montana legislators are taking aim at an antiquated law that says if you kill or maim someone in a duel, you have to then provide for his family. That it’s still on the books elicited laughter from the Legislature when the bill to repeal the law was introduced.
David MadisonFebruary 15, 2025
Massive Response To Green River Tunnel Crash, Death Toll May Rise
The Wyoming Highway Patrol on Saturday said fatalities could rise as the number of vehicles involved in a massive crash inside a tunnel on I-80 near Green River has not yet been confirmed. First responders worked through the night to fight the fire inside the tunnel.
Zakary SonntagFebruary 15, 2025
After DEI Fight With Legislature, University Of Wyoming Launches Image Makeover
After a very public and contentious DEI fight with the state Legislature, the University of Wyoming is launching an image makeover. They say their new “Wyoming First” agenda will focus on actively promoting its state-focused programs.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 15, 2025
Egg Prices Have Restaurants Scrambling When It Comes To Breakfast
Wyoming restaurants are facing higher and higher egg prices amid an outbreak of the bird flu. Because of the huge increase in prices, some Wyoming restaurants say they are closing down temporarily.
Renée JeanFebruary 15, 2025
People All Over Wyoming Rally To Pray For Olivia, 7, Lone Survivor Of Murder-Suicide
In Casper and all over Wyoming, people gathered Friday evening to rally and pray for the 7-year-old survivor of Monday’s tragic murder-suicide in Byron. “Wyomingites come together when needed,” a prayer organizer said.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 15, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Shane Smith
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with expert horticulturist Shane Smith, the founder of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Smith's work at the Garden, his passion for growing things, and his continuing education make for a fascinating conversation! Settle in with a pen and notepad, Shane has a lot to share.
Wendy CorrFebruary 15, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 24
The 24th day of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session Friday featured lively discussions on universal school vouchers, abortion bills and banning ballot drop boxes.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 15, 2025
Trump Order Might Help Wyoming Couple Get Back Guns Seized By ATF
Thanks to an executive order from President Donald Trump, a Sheridan couple who lost their guns in an ATF raid might get them back.
Mark HeinzFebruary 15, 2025
Guest Column: I'm Fighting For Moms And Ranchers. John Bear Says That Makes Me A "Lobbyist."
Rep. Karlee Provenza writes, "Last week in this publication, Rep. John Bear called me and some of his other non-Freedom Caucus colleagues in the Wyoming House 'lobbyist-legislators.'"
CSD StaffFebruary 15, 2025
Dennis Sun: Some Positives Of Agriculture
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "There are always individuals or groups who want to stop livestock grazing and/or keep everyone from eating meat. It has been going on for years, and I realize it will most likely never stop."
Dennis SunFebruary 15, 2025
Jonathan Lange: No, The Ultrasound Bill Does Not Mandate Intrusive Medical Procedures
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “House Bill 64 stipulates the purpose of the ultrasound: to determine the age, length and head diameter of the unborn baby. A non-intrusive ultrasound can do this as well.”
Jonathan LangeFebruary 15, 2025
The American West: The Love Saga of Josie Bassett and the Brown’s Park Wild Bunch
Josie Bassett lived most of her life on her father's ranch, the center of the outlaw hideout known as Brown’s Park. She had five husbands - divorced four of them, running one off at gunpoint, and one husband died of natural causes … unless he was poisoned.
Linda WommackFebruary 14, 2025
Government Overreach, Sloppy Drafting Kill 2 Of 3 Wyoming Immigration Bills
The Wyoming Legislature killed two of three immigration-related bills after critics said they were poorly written. They also say the bills included overreach to constricted law enforcement agencies already cooperative with federal immigration officials.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 14, 2025
Fire, Weakened Structure Keeps Responders Out Of Tunnel For Hours; Motorists Run For Safety
Fire and rescue crews at an explosive tunnel collision outside Green River could not enter the tunnel for hours Friday after the initial crash. The fire inside was too intense, and the tunnel’s structure had been weakened. Motorists inside the tunnel had to run for safety.
Clair McFarland, Jimmy Orr & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2025
Ban On Ballot Drop Boxes In Wyoming Slowly Moving Forward In Legislature
Although they didn’t take a vote on it on Friday, multiple members of a Wyoming Senate committee told Cowboy State Daily they plan to support a ban on ballot drop boxes in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 14, 2025