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Letter To The Editor: Rod Doesn't Know A Wolf From A Hole In The Ground
Dear editor: As a member of the Yellowstone Center for Resources team who worked for a decade to restore wolves to the park, I find Rod Miller’s barstool history factually flawed...
August 23, 2024
Dennis Sun: Slow And Even Slower
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Kamala Harris wants to have new price controls on food and is focusing on meat, especially beef. Her talk set off alarms in the cattle and beef business – futures dropped suddenly and live cattle prices dropped as well."
Dennis SunAugust 23, 2024
Brief: Game And Fish Relocates Grizzlies That Killed Calves In Northwest Wyoming
Two adult grizzlies – a male and a female – were trapped and relocated after killing ranchers’ calves in separate incidents in northwest Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 23, 2024
16-Hour Standoff At Casper Apartment Ends With Nobody Hurt
A standoff with a subject barricaded in a Casper apartment since about 11:30 p.m. Thursday is over. The standoff ended "peacefully" Friday afternoon after about 16 hours.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
Wildfires Have Ravaged More Than 250,000 Acres Across Northern Wyoming
Friday update: Wildfires raging across northern Wyoming have burned more than 250,000 acres. No deaths or injuries have been reported, but agencies have had to call in firefighting machines and personnel from many other regions.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
Rural Wyoming Can Expect Even Slower Mail Delivery Under New USPS Proposal
A new proposal from the U.S. Postal Service would cut $3 billion in costs by prioritizing mail closest to large processing centers. That could mean even slower delivery for mail in mostly rural Wyoming.
Renée JeanAugust 23, 2024
Brief: Police Suspect Shooting-Suicide At Lander Apartment Complex
Police in Lander, Wyoming, are investigating a person who shot another then shot his- or herself Friday morning. An investigation continues, and police say there’s no threat to the community.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
Wyoming Ranchers Watch As 175,000-Acre Wildfire Burns Through Fences And Hay
About 150 firefighters started in Buffalo, Wyoming, early Friday morning to battle the House Draw Fire, which has burned about 175,000 acres.
Pat MaioAugust 23, 2024
Guest Column: A Loaf of Bread And A Dream
Guest columnist Cassie Craven writes, "The primary elections showed that Wyomites value big ideas more than big experience. Several newcomers, and unknowns, shook up races and evicted long-time establishment in the Wyoming Legislature."
CSD StaffAugust 23, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 23, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Northeast WY Fires Closing In On 200,000 Acres * Wyo Officials Already Hate BLM’s Rock Springs Plan * Devils Tower Cleaning Up After Devastating Hail Storm
Wendy CorrAugust 23, 2024
Wyoming Gears Up To Be First State To Issue Its Own Cryptocurrency
Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday that Wyoming is on track to be the first state to issue its own cryptocurrency. But the state’s banking sector isn’t thrilled about it.
Renée JeanAugust 23, 2024
Riverton Man Accused Of Offering Women Rides, Then Attacking Them
A Riverton man faces up to 35 years in prison for allegedly offering women rides, then sexually attacking them. He case rose to felony-level court Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2024
DNC Snubs Wyoming Delegation’s Song, Plays Black Eyed Peas Instead
When Wyoming cast its votes during the roll call at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, a song by the Black Eyed Peas blasted out. Turns out, the delegation was just as surprised to hear “I Gotta Feeling” as everyone else.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2024
With Wildfires Burning All Around, Sheridan County Fights Its Own 10,000-Acre Blaze
With wildfires burning more than 200,000 acres nearby, firefighting resources are thin in northern Wyoming. Sheridan County is pressing on fighting its own 10,000-acre blaze near the Montana state line.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2024
Wyoming Energy, Mining Industries Slam BLM Rock Springs Plan As Biden Overreach
A coalition of Wyoming energy and mining industry groups are slamming the final Rock Springs Resource Management Plan released Thursday. They call it an example of government overreach by the Biden/Harris administration.
Mark HeinzAugust 22, 2024
Arch May Speed Up Sale Of Legacy Wyoming Coal Mines Under $5B Merger
Arch Resources announced a $5 billion merger with Consol Energy on Wednesday. That also may mean speeding up the company’s plans to sell its Wyoming coal mines.
Pat MaioAugust 22, 2024
Much Of Northern Wyoming Is On Fire, But Converse County Is OK For Now
Lightning-caused fires are devouring huge swaths of northern Wyoming, but to the south, Converse County got a lucky break when a Wednesday-evening rainstorm helped stifle its large fire.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2024
Devils Tower Reopens, But “Will Never Look The Same” After Huge Hailstorm
Devils Tower National Monument reopened Wednesday afternoon after clearing more than 200 fallen trees and 5 inches of hail. But the national monument “will never look the same” after huge hailstones pummeled the area.
Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2024
As Wildfires Burn Across State, Wyoming Can Expect “Fall-Like Weather”
Heat and wind are helping fan a number of wildfires across Wyoming, but there could be some relief on the way. A cold front is expected to bring “fall-like” and cooler weather to Wyoming this weekend.
Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2024
Northern Wyoming Wildfire Explodes To Nearly 200,000 Acres, Others Also Burning
A wildfire burning out of control in northern Wyoming east of Buffalo has exploded and is pushing 200,000 acres. Ranchers are scrambling to help fight that and other wildfires in the area to save their homes and animals.
Clair McFarland & Jen KocherAugust 22, 2024
After Primary Loss, Green River Incumbent Bashes Opponent As “One-Term Failure”
State Rep. Tony Niemiec, R-Green River, was less than conciliatory after losing his primary Republican reelection bid Tuesday night. He bashed opponent Marlene Brady as weak and predicted she’ll “be a one-term failure.”
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2024
BLM Releases Controversial Rock Springs Plan, Wyoming Officials Already Hate It
After a year of controversy, the BLM’s Rock Springs Resource Management Plan was released Thursday. Wyoming officials already hate it, saying the Biden administration is “pushing Wyoming off an economic cliff.”
Mark HeinzAugust 22, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Fanning The Flames, And Not Just Fire
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Turns out, you can get redder than red. And the moderates look left, and the right looks middle. But guess what? It’s what the people who voted want, pundits and the media be damned."
Sally Ann ShurmurAugust 22, 2024
Letter To The Editor: May You Live In Interesting Times
Dear editor: When I got to my office on Monday morning, August 19, the day before the primary, I discovered someone had taken down the three signs, laid them flat on the ground and put a pile of dog feces in the middle of each sign.
August 22, 2024