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Cat Urbigkit: Finding Beauty in Wyoming’s Capitol
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Good people will disagree. That’s not a failure but a fact of society. We can disagree and still put our best selves forward, giving the benefit of the doubt to others and realizing our political opponents are not our enemies but our neighbors."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Senate Passes Raft Of Reforms For Energy Rates, Policies
The Wyoming Senate on Tuesday passed a number of bills that aim to reform the state’s electricity rate and other energy policies.
Pat MaioFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Man Agrees To Two Years Prison For Beating Puppy To Death
A Wyoming man has agreed to serve up to two years in prison for beating and stabbing a puppy to death. Meanwhile, he’ll also plead to a separate felony for beating his wife.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024
Bill To Promote Wyoming’s ‘Other’ Outdoor Rec Options Sails Through
Bill to help Wyoming could become hot destinations for outdoor recreation outside major draws sails through Senate committee Tuesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2024
Bill Banning Forced Use Of Preferred Pronouns Passes Wyoming Senate
A bill that would ban Wyoming state and county governments, along with public schools, from forcing people to use preferred gender pronouns passed the Senate on Tuesday and now moves to the House for consideration.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
Sheridan To Waive Dump Fees, Help With Rebuild Of Destroyed Standoff House
The Sheridan City Council voted Monday to waive roughly $11,000 in permitting and dump fees for a local woman whose house was destroyed during a prolonged standoff with a suspected cop killer.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 27, 2024
In Rare Move, Gov. Mark Gordon Vetoes Chuck Gray’s Proposed ESG Rules
In a rare move for a Wyoming governor, Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that he’s line-item vetoing parts of Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s proposed rules for ESG investing.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
What The Heck … Are Snow Squalls, And Where Do They Come From?
There were two Snow Squall Warnings issued in southern Wyoming on Monday. Although squall has long been a term to describe short, intense, wind-driven storms at sea, it's use with a snowstorm is relatively new.
Andrew RossiFebruary 27, 2024
Rod Miller: Remembering Pat O’Toole, Wyoming Visionary
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "My old friend Pat O’Toole has ridden on up ahead of the herd to scout a new countryside for water and good grass. You can bet your bottom dollar that, when we catch up with him, he will have picked out the perfect spot to rest."
Rod MillerFebruary 27, 2024
Wyoming’s Fun, Quirky Small Towns Could Be A Big Draw For 2024 Tourism
Small Wyoming communities have an oversized opportunity to attract new visitors to their communities, thanks to the mood of travelers in 2024, according to experts and analysts at the 2024 Wyoming Governor’s Tourism and Hospitality Convention.
Renée JeanFebruary 27, 2024
Project West Puts $2.6 Billion Cost On Massive Wyoming Trona Plant
Investors behind a major trona mining project have placed a price tag of $2.6 billion on building a sprawling mining and processing operation in Sweetwater County that could help give Wyoming and America a competitive edge against Chinese rivals.
Pat MaioFebruary 27, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: - Property tax bill undergoes radical changes - Wind energy projects could take years to connect to grid - Wyoming chefs weigh in on how (and whether) to cook wolf meat
Wendy CorrFebruary 27, 2024
House Makes Massive Changes To Blockbuster Wyoming Tax Relief Bill
A property tax bill that would lead to a massive overhaul to Wyoming’s taxation system received some significant changes on Monday that soften the legislation and reduce Wyoming’s commitment to it.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
Wyoming Legislature Already Talking Special Session Over $1 Billion Budget Rift
A massive $1 billion rift between the Wyoming Senate and House versions of the budget is already fueling talks of a special session to hash it out.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
Wyoming Likely To See Billions Of Dollars In Wind Projects Built In Next Few Years
Wind projects costing billions of dollars that expect to produce thousands of megawatts of wind power are in the pipeline to be built in Wyoming. But predicting when they could be connected to the electric grid is much more difficult to predict.
Pat MaioFebruary 27, 2024
Wind Gust Flips Single-Engine Cessna At Casper Airport
Wyoming’s famous winds make it challenging for pilots flying any size aircraft around the Cowboy State, as the pilot of a Cessna 172 found out Monday when it was flipped at the Casper airport.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 27, 2024
Roaring 80 MPH Wyoming Wind Topples 100-Year-Old Tree Onto Don Day’s Truck
Meteorologist Don Day says people blame him for the bad weather anyway so maybe it's 'poetic justice' that part of a 100-year-old tree crashed down on his truck on Saturday as winds in Wyoming gusted to over 80 mph.
Andrew RossiFebruary 26, 2024
Bill Banning Wyoming Schools From Hiding Gender Transitions From Parents Advances
A legislative committee advanced a bill to the House floor Monday that would require schools to notify parents about changes in the health and emotional treatments their students get, including help with gender transitioning.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2024
Bill To Stop Credit Card Tracking Of Gun Sales In Wyoming Advances
A bill to ban credit card companies from tracking firearms purchases in Wyoming was passed by the state Senate on Friday. It could prevent what amounts to a federal gun registry, supporters say.
Mark HeinzFebruary 26, 2024
Dave Simpson: Grab The Special Times Before They're Gone
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "These are precious moments. Whenever my grandkids have a Hershey's Kisses peanut butter cookie, I'm betting they'll remember Gramps, and the good times we had. Grab those special times."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 26, 2024
Ask Cowboy State Daily: Can I Eat A Wolf? Wyoming Chefs Respond
It’s legal to shoot wolves on sight in most of Wyoming, which raised the question with a Cowboy State Daily reader: "What if I shoot a wolf and want to eat it?" We talked to some Wyoming chefs about it.
Mark HeinzFebruary 26, 2024
Wyoming Joins FTC Lawsuit To Block $25 Billion Albertsons - Kroger Merger
Wyoming is one of nine states joining the FTC in a lawsuit filed Monday to block the $25 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons. “Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons would lead to additional grocery price hikes for everyday goods," said the FTC.
Renée JeanFebruary 26, 2024
$40M For Wyoming 988 Suicide Hotline Barely Alive With $900 Million Gap To Fill
A bill that would have put $40 million into a trust for Wyoming’s 988 suicide centers failed last week. Meanwhile, a $40 million budget amendment for the same purpose is still alive, but barely as the House and Senate look to bridge a $900 million budget gap.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 26, 2024
Wyoming Woman Accused Of Torturing Son Can’t Get Out Of Jail To Care For Other Kids
A woman accused of torturing her son asked a federal judge to let her out of jail during her child-abuse prosecution to care for her five other small children and take anger management classes. On Friday, the judge said no.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2024