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Blaire Fleming, left, is a junior on the San Jose State University volleyball team.

Fourth Team Joins UW Volleyball In Refusing To Play Squad With Trans Player

Utah State University is the latest Mountain West Conference volleyball program to refuse to play San Jose State University. Four teams have so far forfeited rather than playing SJSU, which has a transgender player in its starting lineup.

Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2024

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that the wolf in this photo a lone leftover pup from the Copper Creek Pack. But others say it’s a small adult female wolf, perhaps from Wyoming.

Uncollared Wolf Spotted In Colorado May Have Come From Wyoming

An uncollared wolf spotted in northern Colorado has sparked controversy. Wildife officials say it’s lone pup from a pack they trapped, but others think it’s an adult from Wyoming.

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2024

Protestors assembled on the Wind River Indian Reservation last week to dispute the Northern Arapaho Business Council’s rejection of the people’s resolutions, though a quorum of the people comprise the tribe’s legislative branch.

Northern Arapaho Tribe's Governors Won't Do What Its Lawmakers Say

The Northern Arapaho Tribe's executive branch has refused to pass changes passed by its legislative branch. Several tribal members are furious, and emphasize that the executive-branch governors are up for reelection soon.

Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2024

Scott Harnsberger

Fremont County Republicans Boot Chairman Over Poll Watchers, Critical Letters

The Fremont County Republican Party booted its chairman Tuesday for criticizing candidates for not debating before the primary. He also was called out for not assigning poll watchers for the county election.

Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2024

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Ray Hunkins: Thank You For A Civil And Informative Debate

Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "It is possible to disagree, even disagree vehemently, and in the process be respectful and courteous. J.D. Vance and Tim Walz proved that at the vice presidential debate."

CSD StaffOctober 03, 2024

Andrew Johnson said he killed this mountain lion with a shovel late Sept. 25, when the big cat came directly for him and his dog at their campsite in Colorado.

Man Who Killed Mountain Lion With A Shovel Says It Came At Him ‘Low And Fast’

A man who killed a mountain lion with a shovel told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that he has no doubt the lion was trying to kill his dog. It came at them both “low and fast.”

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2024

Tyler Bathke

Teen Charged In Cheyenne School Shooting Threat Had Paper Gun

An 18-year-old charged with making a shooting threat at Cheyenne East High School last week turned himself in to police Tuesday. He reportedly had a paper gun in the school.  

Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2024

Skyler Gray and Shadawn Oehler

Prosecutor Has Evidence To Try Lyman Man For Murder One, Judge Rules

A Lyman, Wyoming, man accused of killing an acquaintance by shooting him 6-10 times with a .45-caliber pistol will face a first-degree murder charge. An Evanston judge advanced his case to felony-level court Thursday.  

Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2024

Highway 14 south of Dayton, Wyoming, remains closed because of the Elk Fire.

Elk Fire Now 50,000 Acres, Spreading “In All Directions” In Northern Wyoming

The unpredictable and dangerous Elk Fire burning west of Dayton and Parkman in northern Wyoming has grown to 50,000 acres. It’s also spreading “in all directions.”

Greg JohnsonOctober 03, 2024

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Colorado Man Kills Mountain Lion With Shovel To Keep It From Eating His Dog

A Colorado man killed a mountain lion with a shovel to keep it from eating his dog last week, wildlife officials reported Wednesday. It’s an impressive feat, an experienced Wyoming mountain lion hunter said.

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2024

Residents of the little town of Alpine claime that expansion of a gravel pit on the edge of town could ruin air quality there.

Alpine Is Growing Fast, But Residents Protest Controversial Gravel Pit Expansion

The tiny town of Alpine, Wyoming, has seen explosive growth. But residents say expanding a gravel pit there will pollute the air and water.

Mark HeinzOctober 02, 2024

Wayne Wright, left, and Korinne McKay

Cody Pair Accused Of Trafficking 7,000 Fentanyl Pills, Meth From Aurora, Colorado

Korinne McKay and Wayne Wright of Cody face up to 80 years in prison each for allegedly bringing 7,000 fentanyl pills and meth into Wyoming. They're accused of trafficking the drugs from Aurora, Colorado.

Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2024

City Drug on the corner of Carey Avenue and 18th Street in downtown Cheyenne.

Even Legislators Not Allowed To Comment To State Pharmacy Board About Suspension

After not taking public comment on a controversial license suspension nearly two weeks ago, the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy wouldn’t listen again Wednesday. This time, even state legislators were barred from commenting.

Leo WolfsonOctober 02, 2024

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Guest Column: Wyoming’s Jackpot: Unlocking Our Resources With Permitting Reform

Rep. Jared Olsen writes, "By a stroke of luck, within the borders of Wyoming lie vast resources our nation needs – coal, oil, natural gas, lithium, uranium, helium, bentonite, trona, rare earth minerals, strong winds, a piercing sun and more."

CSD StaffOctober 02, 2024

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Rod Miller: REAL Republicans & Broncpeelers Around The Ol’ Campfire

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Rawhide from Rawlins exclaimed, 'I got a text from ‘em, the Wyoming GOP I mean, an’ it said iff’n I didn’t swear to be a REAL Republican, I’d come down with a case o’ cooties from a Haitian hooker. They invited me to a rally to take the blood oath.'"

Rod MillerOctober 02, 2024

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