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Jonathan Lange: Rachel Rubino, A Wyoming Treasure
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Rachel Rubino was a Wyoming treasure. But most who read this tribute have never heard her name. That is one of her greatest charms. She cared enough about Wyoming to serve her state tirelessly."
Jonathan LangeMay 11, 2024
Joan Barron: Sorting Social Betting From Professional Gambling
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "While gambling may have grown too fast and too big in Wyoming, so has the amount of money coming into the state for schools and local governments. Gaming is a one billion dollar golden egg and growing. Big decisions ahead."
Joan BarronMay 11, 2024
Fishing Wyoming: All The Trout In Albany County's Meeboer Lake Are Dead — Again
For the second year in a row, all the trout in Meeboer Lake west of Laramie died over the winter. Last year, a failed aeration system was to blame, but this year it was from natural causes. The suckers, however, survived just fine.
Mark HeinzMay 11, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: The Fascinating History Of Jackson’s Silver Dollar Bar
‘Meet Me at the Wort’ is more than a slogan. Jackson’s Silver Dollar Bar packs history-making stories of gambling, movie stars and unforgettable nights into its 74-year legacy. It’s a go-to spot in a town full of go-to spots.
Jake NicholsMay 11, 2024
Former All-American UW Wrestler Bryce Meredith Now An Undefeated MMA Fighter
Cheyenne's Bryce Meredith was one of the toughest, most successful athletes in the history of University of Wyoming wrestling. But he always wanted to punch someone, and that doesn’t go over too well on the mat. So he turned to MMA and he's undefeated.
Jake NicholsMay 11, 2024
Death Gulch: How One Spot In Yellowstone's Northeast Corner Got Its Morbid Name
Although Yellowstone is beautiful, it's had its fair share of maulings, scaldings, murders, and even cannibalism. But one spot in northeast Yellowstone has rightfully earned the morbid name Death Gulch.
Andrew RossiMay 11, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Tucker Fagan
This week, host Wendy Corr has a conversation with retired Air Force Colonel Tucker Fagan. Fagan is the former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Nuclear Section under President Ronald Reagan and the former Commander of F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. He also created the "nuclear football" for President Reagan.
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2024
Single-Engine Plane Crashes In Powell Garden, Multiple Plants Killed
The pilot of a single-engine plane near Powell, Wyoming, lost power after takeoff Friday, but recovered to execute a crash landing in a backyard garden. Sadly, many plants were killed in the crash.
Andrew RossiMay 11, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Anonymous Websites and Rating Services
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "It takes a particular brand of arrogance to hide behind the cloak of secrecy, and tell people in Wyoming which candidates have 'integrity' or can call themselves 'Republicans.'"
Tom LubnauMay 11, 2024
Affidavit: Sheridan Assistant Principal Gave Teen Beer Before Alleged Sex Contact
Sheridan High School Assistant Principal Jacob Meyer, 33, remains in jail, accused of “sexual intrusion” on a girl about 15 years younger. He’s also accused of having indecent photos of her and giving her beer.
Greg Johnson & Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2024
Buffalo Cops Say They Busted Husband-Wife Morphine Dealing Team
Cops in Buffalo, Wyoming, say they busted an alleged husband-wife team dealing morphine, hydrocodone and Xanax. Their cases were elevated to felony-level court this week.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
Kemmerer Babysitter Guilty Of Beating 5-Year-Old Girl To Death
A jury took about 4.5 hours Friday to find Kemmerer babysitter Cheri Marler guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal beating death of a 5-year-old girl in her charge.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
Dennis Sun: The Food Supply
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "When talking about the nation’s food supply, people might look at you like you’re crazy because there is always food at the grocery store."
Dennis SunMay 10, 2024
Hunter Wants ‘Wyoming Solution’ To Any Reform That Comes From Wolf Torture
In response to the torture and killing of a wolf in Daniel, a hunter from Dubois says Wyomingites need to reform hunting and animal cruelty statutes themselves instead of waiting for outside groups and the federal government to force change.
Mark HeinzMay 10, 2024
University Of Wyoming Will Eliminate DEI Office, Keep Some Of Its Services
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees cut the school’s highly controversial office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Friday while still retaining some of its services, many of which they say predate the office by decades.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2024
State Of Wyoming Sues To Keep $500,000 Seized In Fatal Drug Deal Gone Bad
The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to forfeit nearly $500,000 seized from the safe of an Evansville man who is charged in a February murder during a drug deal gone bad.
Dale KillingbeckMay 10, 2024
Riverton Man Says Spilled Gas, Cigarette Caused Fire That Killed Girlfriend
A Riverton man charged Thursday with manslaughter after his girlfriend died in a “suspicious” fire told police that he spilled gasoline in several rooms of their house and it ignited when he lit a cigarette.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
Degenfelder Blasts Chuck Gray, Says Wyoming Will Sue Over Biden Title IX Rules
Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder confirmed to Cowboy State Daily that Wyoming will sue over the Biden administration's Title IX gender rules, and blasted Secretary of State Chuck Gray for "heckling from the sidelines."
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2024
Severe Space Storm Could Mean Spectacular Auroras, Blackouts For Wyoming
NASA has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Saturday. Meteorologist Don Day says for Wyomingites that means brilliant auroras in the night sky are possible Friday and Saturday. But it could also cause disruptions on your electronic devices.
Andrew RossiMay 10, 2024
Rod Miller: NIMBY Version 4.0 – or – The 21st Century Invades Wyoming Along I-80
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The major projects in Kemmerer and Cheyenne will bring trainloads of money into Wyoming. But too many Wyomingites are too afraid of change and they’ll resist them because 'that’s not how grandpa did things.'"
Rod MillerMay 10, 2024
Kemmerer Babysitter Says She Confessed To Killing 5-Year-Old To End Police Interview
Cheri Marler, the 53-year-old Kemmerer babysitter on trial for first-degree murder in the brutal beating death of a 5-year-old girl, testified at her trial Thursday that she confessed when interviewed by police just to end the lengthy interview.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 10, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Meta Building Multibillion-Dollar Data Center In Cheyenne * Students At Wyo Trade Schools Have No Interest In Protesting * End Of An Era: Cheyenne’s Iconic Hitching Post Sign Torn Down
Wendy CorrMay 10, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Released From Captivity, Just In Time For Mother's Day
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Happy Mother's Day to all of us who are or are filling the role of moms. I think of myself as a sandwich, still so lucky to have my mom and also be a mom to the two who God gave me."
Sally Ann ShurmurMay 10, 2024
UW Not Likely To Scrap DEI Programs Despite Defunding From Legislature
After a marathon discussion Thursday, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees seemed unlikely to scrap DEI programming despite the Wyoming Legislature defunding it. A final decision is expected Friday.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2024