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Why Tree Wells Are So Deadly For Skiers And Snowboarders
Two skiers have died in Wyoming in the past month after getting themselves caught in tree wells. The odds of surviving a tree well accident are incredibly low with an estimated 90% of people who get themselves stuck are unable to rescue themselves.
Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Call For Special Session After Latest Round Of Gordon Vetoes
Sen. Cheri Steinmetz and Rep. John Bear on Saturday both called for a special session of the Wyoming Legislature citing Gov. Gordon's vetoes of bills which were overwhelmingly passed by legislators.
Jimmy OrrMarch 23, 2024
Bill Sniffin: A Birthday Brings Thoughts About Death, Memories, And Best Decisions
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "“When us oldsters scan the obits, we will often say ‘old enough’ or ‘too young,’ which usually compares the decedents to our own age. Young people have no idea what I am talking about here.”
Bill SniffinMarch 23, 2024
Dave Simpson: Gov. Gordon Protects Us From Ourselves
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Don't you get the feeling that the governor is rapping our knuckles for things most of us support wholeheartedly? That the guy who spoke at Harvard apparently thinks he deserves a more appreciative constituency?"
Dave SimpsonMarch 23, 2024
Wyoming Game And Fish Proposes Unlimited Elk Tags To Cut Down On Gigantic Herds
In an effort to cull some of the state’s swelling elk herds, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department could offer unlimited cow/calf elk tags in some hunt areas this fall. Whether hunters can fill those tags, however, will depend upon getting access to private land.
Mark HeinzMarch 23, 2024
The ‘Wyoming Way’ Of Knowing For Sure When Spring Has Sprung
Spring officially arrived this week, but next week’s forecast calls for snow every day in some parts of the state. Therein lies the difficulty of pronouncing the change of seasons in the Cowboy State. Those who live here use the "Wyoming way."
Jake NicholsMarch 23, 2024
Frozen Dead Guy Days -- Still A Great Party And Now In Estes Park
Frozen Dead Guy Days all started because the townspeope of Nederland, Colorado, wanted to celebrate the frozen body of Bredo, who was put on ice in a backyard shed. This year, Bredo was moved to the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, and the party came with him.
Renée JeanMarch 23, 2024
Lost In Time: There Was A Working Nuclear Reactor At UW 60 Years Ago
Although many have thought it was an urban myth, it's actually true. There was a working nuclear reactor in the basement of the University of Wyoming Engineering Building in the 1960s. Dr. Victor Albert Ryan, a nuclear chemist, brought it with him to establish UW's nuclear research program.
Pat MaioMarch 23, 2024
Gordon Vetoes Legislature's Defunding Of DEI Programming At University Of Wyoming
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday vetoed the legislature's defunding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at the University of Wyoming — but he still let the budget defund the DEI office. The latest veto prompted legislators to call for a special session.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2024
Gordon Vetoes Bill To Repeal Gun-Free Zones In Wyoming
Gun rights advocates were furious after hearing that Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill late Friday that would have repealed Wyoming’s gun-free zones. “Gordon broke a written campaign promise that he made to gun owners. Gordon is a liar,” a Wyoming Gun Owners spokesman said.
Mark HeinzMarch 23, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Musician Dave Munsick
This week, Wendy Corr visits with musician (and longtime Dayton resident) Dave Munsick. The patriarch of "The Munsick Boys" (which includes country star Ian Munsick and up-and-comer Tris Munsick), Dave has traveled Wyoming and the world, performing his unique blend of music and storytelling.
Wendy CorrMarch 23, 2024
Clair McFarland: Women Are Not Three-Legged Dogs At A Race
Clair McFarland writes: "It's cringey when groups try to promote us to power purely on the basis of our sex. As if virtue and intelligence were strictly female traits, concentrated in our fickle uteruses like magic talismans."
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2024
Gordon Allows "Frivolous" And "Superfluous" Parental Rights Bills To Go Into Law Without Signature
Saying the bills undermine local control and don't add much to parental rights already enshrined in law, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon allowed two parental rights bills regarding education to go into law without his signature.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2024
This Week's Election & Re-election Announcements in Wyoming
A number of current state legislators have confirmed to Cowboy State Daily this past week that they’re running for reelection. Some have dropped out. Many already have challengers. Here's a quick look.
Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2024
Pair Of Rescue Wolves From Canada Find Home At Yellowstone Sanctuary
Rescued from a roadside animal show due to substandard living conditions, Pilot and Index, a pair of gray wolves from Canada, have found a new home at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, Montana.
Ruffin PrevostMarch 22, 2024
Legislators Say University Of Wyoming 'Flipping The Bird' At People Of Wyoming
Rep. Jeanette Ward said the University of Wyoming is "flipping the bird" at the people of Wyoming by deciding to keep some diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the school despite the legislature pulling funding for them.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2024
Wyoming Man Accused Of Having Sex With Teen More Than ‘30 Times’
A 41-year-old Mills, Wyoming, man was bound over to felony-level court Thursday, accused of having sex with a teen girl more than “30 times” dating back to 2022.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2024
Letter to the Editor: The Mixing Of Fish And Politics
Dear editor: Instead of caring about the real issues that matter to their constituents, it would seem these politicians prefer to play “Fox News vs. CNN” – arguing back and forth about headline type topics.
March 22, 2024
The Next Taylor Swift? Discovering Cody's Teen Sensation Jillian Nordberg
Jillian Nordberg says she would not mind being the next Taylor Swift. The teen singer out of Park County could be on that type of trajectory with an estimated thousand gigs already under her belt buckle.
Jake NicholsMarch 22, 2024
Former Casper Corrections Officer Faces Felony Charges For Allegedly Having Sex With Inmate
A 39-year-old former corrections worker at the Casper Reentry Center has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct for allegedly having sex with a 30-year-old inmate.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2024
Jackson Judge Asks Wyoming Supreme Court If Abortion Is Health Care
Perhaps a sign a ruling may be coming soon in a two-year court battle over abortion in Wyoming, a Jackson judge is asking the Wyoming Supreme Court if abortion is health care.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2024
Dennis Sun: Made In The USA Labels Could Mean Big Business
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Studies show nearly one-half of all U.S. beef is consumed by just 12% of Americans. The USA label premiums could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in sales revenue."
Dennis SunMarch 22, 2024
Stumbling Upon Newborn Bear Cubs & Stopping To Take Photos Not A Good Strategy
A shed antler hunter In Virginia thought he heard cries of a wounded rabbit, but discovered a pair of newborn black bear cubs. Luckily he didn't get his head ripped off when he stopped to take photos. The better strategy is to leave immediately.
Mark HeinzMarch 22, 2024
Wyoming Joins Supreme Court Lawsuit On Trump Immunity
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has joined an amicus brief with two other state attorneys general asking the U.S. Supreme Court to establish a legal test for the limits of presidential immunity.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2024