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Sally Ann Shurmur: School's Out For Summer
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Combining car rides and food are my favorite things, and I would love to get to the Bunkhouse, where we have never been, Miners & Stockmen’s, which we love, and Svilar’s, where I have not been since I was a kid."
Sally Ann ShurmurMay 23, 2024
Alaska Man Killed By Moose After He Tried To Get Photos Of Calves
An Alaska man was killed by a momma moose Sunday when he got too close trying to photograph her newborn calves. One of Wyoming’s premier moose photographers says he knows firsthand that the huge animals are nothing to mess with.
Mark HeinzMay 23, 2024
Cheyenne Legislator Dan Zwonitzer Runs For 11th Term In Wyoming House
State Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, a Cheyenne Republican, is the longest serving member of the Wyoming House and wants to keep that going, running for reelection to an 11th term.
Leo WolfsonMay 23, 2024
Wyoming Man Accused Of Killing Woman, Molesting Body Won’t Stop Writing To Judge
A man accused of murdering his on-and-off girlfriend and molesting her body won’t stop writing letters to his circuit court judge, even as they’ve been used as evidence against him.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2024
Wyoming Child Molester Can’t Get Back Phone That May Have Child Porn On It
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a convicted child molester serving 18-20 years in prison can’t get back the cellphone police took from him because it “likely” has pornographic photos of his underage victim on it.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2024
Cody Is Not The Only Community Suing Over LDS Temples
The scenario that’s played out in Cody over the past year of locals suing to halt plans to build an LDS temple is happening in cities all over the United States.
Leo WolfsonMay 23, 2024
Visionary Metals May Have A $1 Billion Nickel Claim In Central Wyoming
Lander-based Visionary Metals, whose chief executive has family ties to the famed uranium heartland community of Jeffrey City, is staking a potential $1 billion claim on America’s next big strategic mineral — nickel.
Pat MaioMay 23, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Grand Teton Mauling Ended When Grizzly Chomped On Bear Spray * Huge 1.2 Million-Panel Wyoming Solar Farm Gets Green Light To Build * ‘Hogs For Hope’ Rally For Tortured Wolf Rolls Into Green River This Weekend
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Gordon Continues To Disappoint
Dear editor: Sixteen honorable legislators sent this letter to Gov. Gordon Wednesday morning. We are disappointed in the governor's vetoing of Senate File 13..."
May 22, 2024
Grand Teton Mauling Ends When Grizzly Chomps On Can Of Bear Spray
The man attacked and mauled by a grizzly in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday was amazingly lucky. During the attack, the grizzly chomped down on his can of bear spray, which exploded it into her face and immediately ended the ordeal.
Mark HeinzMay 22, 2024
Prominent Wyoming Politicos Go Head-To-Head In Sheridan Legislative Battle
Two well-known names in Wyoming politics — Thomas Kelly and Gail Symons — are running against each other to represent Sheridan in the Wyoming Legislature.
Leo WolfsonMay 22, 2024
Gillette Atheist Who Lost Prayer Lawsuit Wants His Own Commandments In Park
A Gillette atheist who lost a lawsuit over prayers before public meetings is now suing to put the atheist 21 Rules alongside a 10 Commandments monument in a local park. He also wants $240 million.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2024
Wyoming Detailer Who Cleaned Bear Sprayed Truck Says It’ll Never Be The Same
The Cody detailer who cleaned out the cab of a truck owned by a Yellowstone worker that was bear sprayed when a can of the noxious stuff exploded inside says it’ll never be the same, and will probably always itch.
Andrew RossiMay 22, 2024
Tom Lubnau: School Of Energy Resources – A Wyoming Success Story
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In 2006, the State of Wyoming and the University of Wyoming collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind school, dedicated to enhancing the Wyoming economy. It offers one of the fastest growing bachelor's degrees to train graduates to work in energy development."
Tom LubnauMay 22, 2024
National Motorcycle Rally For Tortured Wolf Raises $100K As It Closes In On Wyoming
The Harley-Davidson dealership in Green River will welcome a national motorcycle rally called 'Hogs For Hope' on Saturday in honor of the wolf that was tortured in February. The rally will end Sunday in Daniel. It’s raised $100,000 so far.
Mark HeinzMay 22, 2024
Laramie Pair Accused Of Racking Up $5K On Stranger's True Value Account
A Laramie man and woman are accused of wracking up nearly $5,000 in charges on a stranger’s True Value hardware account when the woman convinced store workers she was the account holder’s daughter.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2024
Freedom Caucus Says Gordon Must Fight Biden Coal Ban Now — Not Later
Sixteen members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus sent a letter to Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday urging him to sue now — not later — the Biden administration’s BLM over a new rule that would end coal production in Wyoming 2041.
Leo WolfsonMay 22, 2024
Casper Foster Dad Pleads Not Guilty To 20 Charges Of Child Sex Abuse
Steven Marler, a nationally recognized foster parent from Casper pleaded not guilty Tuesday on 20 felony charges alleging he sexually abused multiple children in his care over a period of 10 years.
Dale KillingbeckMay 22, 2024
Huge 1.2 Million-Panel Wyoming Solar Farm Gets Green Light To Build
The largest solar power project in Wyoming — a $1.2 billion, 1.2-million panel farm -- on Tuesday was given the green light to start building. It will supply electricity to the incoming data centers which will be built in south Cheyenne.
Pat MaioMay 22, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: Gillette Woman Sorry For Crazed Rampage Grizzly Mauling Was Likely Not Tag Team Onslaught Wyoming Hero Of MLB Game Gets His Own Bobblehead
Wendy CorrMay 22, 2024
As Chinese Mine Clears Out, Legislators Say Crypto Still Welcome In Wyoming
As Chinese bitcoin mine MineOne sells off its Cheyenne operation on the order of President Biden, Wyoming legislators say the crypto industry is still welcome here.
Leo WolfsonMay 22, 2024
Candy Moulton: Let’s Preserve Wyoming
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "This is Historic Preservation Month in Wyoming. It took 15 years to put my grandmother's cabin back together and restore it. Now it is sturdy and strong once again. A place for family gatherings and making memories."
Candy MoultonMay 22, 2024
Grizzly Mauling Wasn't A Tag Team Onslaught, It Was Likely Momma Defending Cub
Although talk of a terrifying grizzly tag team duo circulated the Internet, park officials say Sunday's mauling of a Massachusetts man was likely a mother grizzly defending her cub. The man is still hospitalized in stable condition.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2024
Green River High Seniors Put Googly Eyes On Everything In School, Including Urinals
It's that time of year where high school seniors everywhere pull a class prank. In Green River, students have put googly eyes on everything. When the principal was told there was a miniature video cam on a urinal, he was relieved to see it was just a googly eye.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2024