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Dennis Sun: Will The U.S. Postal Service Continue to Deliver For America?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I don't think the "Delivering For America" plan does anything to help mail service in rural America, especially in Wyoming, where the U.S. Postal Service wants to move all processing centers out of the state
Dennis SunMarch 01, 2024
200 Rally Against Gravel Pit, Say It Would Ruin Casper Mountain Public Land
About 200 area residents gathered in Casper on Thursday night to rally against a proposal to mine gravel on state-owned land near Casper Mountain. They say it could impact property values, water quality and public safety.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 01, 2024
Bill Would Help Wyoming Judges Block Parents From Abducting Their Own Kids
A bill that would help Wyoming judges freeze passports and issue other orders to block child abductions by parents or guardians is moving quickly through the Legislature with almost no resistance.
Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2024
Sgt. Nevada Krinkee: Sheridan Memorializes Fallen Hero
As day breaks Friday, the city of Sheridan is up early to show its support to the Sgt. Nevada Krinkee family as this small Wyoming community prepares to memorialize a fallen hero killed in the line of duty.
Pat MaioMarch 01, 2024
Cheyenne Deputy To Play Taps In Solemn Last Call For Sheridan Sgt. Nevada Krinkee
Peter Hurdle, a Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Deputy who plays trumpet in the Wyoming Army National Guard band, said it will be “a huge honor” to play taps graveside Friday for fallen Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee.
Pat MaioMarch 01, 2024
Trio Of Wyoming Property Tax Relief Bills Near Finish Line
Three property tax relief proposals were passed by a Senate committee Thursday, leaving only one more step before they head to the governor’s desk for review.
Leo WolfsonMarch 01, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, March 1, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Wyoming House asks Senate to spend extra $651 million * Sen. Barrasso on short list to replace Mitch McConnell * Colorado wolves could soon cross into Wyoming
Wendy CorrMarch 01, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Did You Leap Or Shuffle?
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "As I understand it, Leap Day is a math and science way to use up an accrual of extra hours and minutes from the previous three years, 11 months. If I had kids at home, I would let them eat ice cream for breakfast and breakfast for dinner."
Sally Ann ShurmurMarch 01, 2024
Bill To Reintroduce Bighorns In Remote Wyoming Sails Thru Committee
Despite some opposition, a bill that could clear a path toward bighorn sheep reintroduction in remote central Wyoming sailed through a committee Thursday on its way to the state House floor.
Mark HeinzMarch 01, 2024
Wyoming House Asks Senate To Add A Whopping $651 Million To Close $1 Billion Gap
The Wyoming House played its first move in the biennial state budget negotiating process on Thursday, asking the Senate to add a whopping $651 million in spending to help close a $1 billion gap.
Leo WolfsonMarch 01, 2024
Wyoming Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit Over Laramie’s Virtual-Only Meetings
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Laramie man’s lawsuit claiming the city council violated state public meetings law by holding virtual-only meetings long after COVID orders were lifted.
Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2024
Casper One Of Three Finalists To Land National Air Championship Races
Casper has made the short list of three cities still in the running to become the new host for the National Championship Air Races, which could be a $100 million shot in the arm for the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanFebruary 29, 2024
Casper Cops Deny Claims They Roughed Up Woman During Arrest
Two city of Casper police officers have filed responses to a lawsuit that claims they used excessive force and illegally arrested a woman in 2020. The city also denies claims that it failed to train the officers properly.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 29, 2024
Barrasso In The Hunt To Replace McConnell As Top Senate Republican
Although Sen. John Barrasso isn't favored to replace Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the U.S. Senate, analysts say if favorites Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. John Thune "beat each other up enough," Barrasso could rise to the top.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Colorado Wolves Likely To Cross Into Wyoming Within Weeks Where They Can Be Shot
Some of Colorado’s wolves have been pushing north, toward the Wyoming state line. It's likely just a matter of weeks before some cross over into Wyoming, where they can be shot on sight.
Mark HeinzFebruary 29, 2024
Wyoming Energy Industries Plead To Restore $350M Cut From Governor's Energy Program
Leaders of Wyoming’s energy industries are pleading with legislators to restore nearly $350 million slashed from the governor’s Energy Matching Funds program. Sen. Cheri Steinmetz disagreed calling it a "slush fund for the governor."
Leo WolfsonFebruary 29, 2024
Bill Banning Wyoming Schools From Keeping Secrets From Parents Passes House
After passing the state House on Thursday, a bill that would ban Wyoming schools from keeping health care secrets from parents or teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity without permission from parents moved back to the Senate.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Bill To Protect Small Wyoming Home Day Cares From HOAs Moves To Senate
A bipartisan bill classifying small Wyoming home day cares as "residential" so homeowner associations can't forbid them passed a committee vote Thursday and is headed to the Senate floor.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
More Than $11 Million Earmarked For Wyoming Oil, Mineral Projects
An influential panel of Wyoming's Energy Matching Funds program wants to spend more than $11 million to evaluate two projects that could help energize electric vehicles and squeeze more oil out of the ground.
Pat MaioFebruary 29, 2024
Bill Sailing Through To Mandate Licenses for Wyoming Abortion Doctors, Clinics
A bill that would mandate Wyoming surgical facilities and doctors who do abortions be licensed is sailing through the Legislature with little pushback.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 29, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * 1,000 police officers to attend Sheridan funeral * Lawsuit claims Wyoming Boys’ School staff abused young men * Columnist Rod Miller remembers his friend, Pat O’Toole
Wendy CorrFebruary 29, 2024
House Speaker Sommers May Run For State Senate After Session
With Wednesday’s announcement by state Sen. Fred Baldwin that he won’t run for re-election, House Speaker Albert Sommers said he might run for Baldwin’s Senate seat.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 29, 2024
Sparks Fly At Heated Riverton Library Meeting Over American Library Association
A nationwide controversy over whether the American Library Association still serves local libraries or is trying to radicalize them boiled over in Riverton during a heated library board meeting.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Wardens Seek Wolf Poacher Near Yellowstone Just Across Wyoming Border
Montana game wardens are looking for a poacher who illegally shot a wolf in the Gardiner area just north of the Wyoming border near Yellowstone National Park.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2024