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Dave Simpson: You Only Get Fired On 'The Apprentice'
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "“What does it take to get someone fired in this shockingly incompetent government? A dead former president? A dead candidate for president?"
Dave SimpsonJuly 22, 2024
Gillette Man Accused Of Stealing Thousands In Ex-Wife’s DraftKings Winnings
A Gillette man faces a felony theft charge after thousands of dollars his ex-wife won betting on DraftKings was accidentally deposited into his bank account. The man has denied taking the money, although evidence shows it was later moved into his savings account.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2024
Wyoming Has Few Widlfires Burning, But Plenty Of Smoke
Wyoming has had a quiet widlfire season so far, but is still blanketed with smoke from fires burning in Montana, Oregon and Canada. Some of that may begin to clear up later in the week.
Andrew RossiJuly 22, 2024
Built In 1921, Casper’s Iconic Rialto Theater Is Renovated, Ready To Reopen
A newly renovated Rialto Theater in Casper, originally built in 1921, has been renovated and is ready to reopen. It’s been reimagined as a community venue for comedy, musical acts and events for kids.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 22, 2024
Most Wyoming Car Thefts Come Down To Leaving Them Unlocked, Keys In Them
Despite tech advances and a huge rise in video surveillance, a growing number Wyoming car thefts happen because they're left unlocked or with the keys inside. Multiple Cowboy State cities also report older vehicles are targeted more than newer.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 22, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Not Participating In Debates
Dear editor: As Chairman of the Fremont County Republican Party, I am disappointing in a few Republican candidates who have declined to participate in public forums/debates to help inform Republican voters.
July 22, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Retaining The Good Old Boys Club
Dear editor: There's a highly coordinated campaign laser-focused on maintaining the power of the Good Old Boys Club in Wyoming government.
July 22, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Sunday, July 21, 2024
Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler will be at Cheyenne Frontier Days all 10 days of the event and will be producing photo galleries daily. Here is his first photo gallery from the first weekend. Enjoy!
July 22, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, July 22, 2024
Monday's headlines include: Delegation Not Surprised About Biden’s Withdrawal YNP Contract Employee Charged With Attacking Parks Officer Rare Eruption Of World's Tallest Geyser Spews Gunk All Over Cars
Wendy CorrJuly 22, 2024
Wyoming History: 21 Killed In 1946 When Flight 14 Slammed Into Elk Mountain
The air corridor across southern Wyoming in 1946 required planes to get over Elk Mountain before making a turn south. In January 1946, United Airlines Flight 14 couldn’t and 21 people died.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 21, 2024
With A World War Brewing, Wyoming Was Captivated By A Rogue Army Mule Named Gabriel
While nations built up their forces leading up to World War I, the exploits of an ornery mule named Gabriel captured Wyoming’s attention. A reporter with Gen. John. J. Pershing in Mexico spun and entertaining tale of how a stubborn mule brought the U.S. Army to a halt.
Jackie DorothyJuly 21, 2024
Wyoming Works To Save Rapidly Vanishing Pinyon Jay That’s Down 80%
The pinyon jay has seen its population crater by 80% over the last 50 years across the American West, including Wyoming. Now the Cowboy State is in the middle of efforts to save the species.
Amber SteinmetzJuly 21, 2024
Retired Wyoming Army Officer Keeps Historic Overland Trails Music Alive
Retired U.S. Army officer Hank Cramer spends much of his summers traveling around Wyoming sharing the folk music and stories of its historic overland trails. For many pioneers, their music was key to keeping spirits up and motivated.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 21, 2024
Wyoming-Based Western AF Is Shaking Up The Country Music Landscape
Two Laramie, Wyoming-based videographers are shaking up the country music landscape with their YouTube channel, Western AF. It spotlights some of the emerging country artists, giving them a platform to gain exposure.
Renée JeanJuly 21, 2024
The American West: Smokey Bear, America’s Most Iconic Forest Ranger
How a scared little 5-pound bear cub who survived a devastating wildfire in 1950 became a national icon. Smokey Bear remains America’s most iconic and recognizable forest ranger.
James A. CrutchfieldJuly 21, 2024
In Tiny Point Of Rocks, Wyoming, There's A Museum Inside The Conoco Station
The Conoco Station in Point of Rocks, Wyoming, is a little oasis in a spot with no other services for miles. It also has a tiny museum filled with artifacts from an area that used to be on the Overland Stage Route.
Renée JeanJuly 21, 2024
Around Wyoming: Lusk’s Legend Of Rawhide An Immersive Wild West Experience
Legend of Rawhide is a Lusk tradition -- held on the second weekend of every July -- that reenacts the culture clash between pioneers and Native American tribes. It’s an immersive experience with gunshots and hillside fire.
Renée JeanJuly 21, 2024
Guest Column: Strengthening National Security, Growing Wyoming’s Economy
Guest columnist Travis Deti writes, "Wyoming has the energy resources America and the world need. The Wyoming uranium industry has weathered some very difficult years. But thanks to the work of our Wyoming leadership in Washington, the tide is beginning to turn."
CSD StaffJuly 21, 2024
Casper’s Historic 100-Year-Old Henning Mansion For Sale Again, Lists For $1.8M
A 9,500-square-foot home billed as the “biggest and most luxurious private mansion in the state” when completed in 1924 is available for the seventh time in its history. The Casper home is on the market for $1.8 million.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 21, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Sweetwater County Getting Flooded With Deceptive Mailings
Dear editor: "We have been flooded with texts, mailers, and door hangers filled with inflammatory rhetoric, distortions, and outright lies. These groups seek to manipulate us, assuming we are ignorant..."
July 21, 2024
Rod Miller: Wyoming’s Shameful New Political Club – The Cowards Caucus
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Several Wyoming legislative candidates are refusing to engage in political debates this season. The reasons they give for their refusal vary, but it all boils down to political cowardice, pure and simple."
Rod MillerJuly 21, 2024
Biden Out: Barrasso Says Exit Is Proof Dems “Admitting Failures Of Last Four Years”
Wyoming's congressional delegation said they weren't surprised with Biden's announcement Sunday to drop out of the race. Sen. Barrasso said the Democrats have "admitted their failures of the last four years" while Harriet Hageman said Biden has "no business running a popsicle stand."
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2024
Steamboat Geyser Erupts, Covers Cars With Millions-Year-Old Gunk
Last week, Yellowstone visitors were thrilled when they got to witness a rare eruption of Steamboat, the world's tallest geyser. Many were not that happy with the million-year-old gunk that covered their cars, however.
Andrew RossiJuly 21, 2024
Casper Still Excited For John Wayne Visit 56 Years After He Filmed ‘Hellfighters’
It’s been 56 years since Hollywood legend John Wayne visited Casper to film “Hellfighters,” but locals are still excited about it. The movie featured an elite hotshot crew of oil rig firefighters and filmed some of its most spectacular scenes in Wyoming.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 20, 2024