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Wyoming’s Primary Election Is Set: 167 Candidates In 72 Contested Races
With the 5 p.m. Friday deadline for filing to run in the August primary election in. Wyoming past, the field is set: 167 candidates in 72 contested races.
Leo WolfsonJune 01, 2024
Removal Of Casper Doc From Medical Board Stokes Freedom Caucus Outrage
News of a Casper doctor being forced from the Wyoming Board of Medicine because of his views on transgender treatments for minors has outraged the Freedom Caucus. But a former board member says the group’s anger is hypocritical.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2024
Cheyenne Shop Owners Fed Up With 6-Foot-4 Shaman’s Death Threats And Harassment
Downtown Cheyenne business owners say they’re fed up with an aggressive 6-foot-4-inch man who calls himself “Wisdom," brandishes a staff like a shaman, claims he practices Voodoo, and then threatens to kill them or burn their shops down.
Clair McFarlandMay 31, 2024
Former Libertarian Runs As Republican To Win Back Wyoming House Seat
Marshall Burt, a Libertarian who was the first third-party candidate to be elected to the Wyoming Legislature in more than a century before being ousted from the House in 2022 is now running as a Republican to win back the seat.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2024
How Wyoming Missed The Boat On An Interstate Coal Pipeline Nearly 50 Years Ago
Until the last decade or so, Wyoming’s coal industry did nothing but boom. But the yearslong bust that’s followed has people playing the “what if” game, like what if the state had built a proposed coal pipeline nearly 50 years ago?
Pat MaioMay 31, 2024
Dennis Sun: All Of Rural America Is Waiting
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "On May 23, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee started discussing the new farm bill. The farm bill has always been contentious, and the way some members of Congress act today, it will surely be a battle to not only get the bill passed by the House, but also by the Senate."
Dennis SunMay 31, 2024
Jonathan Lange: The Board Of Medicine Exists To Protect Patients, Not Practitioners
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming should be thankful for the integrity and courage of doctors like Eric Cubin. His persistent voice against the groupthink of our day is what the Board of Medicine needs most of all."
Jonathan LangeMay 31, 2024
Lower Wyoming Property Taxes Could Mean Higher Sales Tax, Removing Exemptions
A Wyoming legislative committee is studying how the state can maintain its current services while lowering property taxes. The reality is, that might not be able to happen without also raising sales tax rates and/or removing exemptions.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2024
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Shooting Up Estranged Wife’s House, Kidnapping Her
The estranged husband of a Cheyenne woman was elevated to felony-level court Thursday on charges he allegedly shot up her house, dragged her out to his car and then kidnapped her. He faces 55 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 31, 2024
Beartooth Highway Will Finally Be Fully Open After Snowstorm, Repair Delays
After a monster snowstorm and corresponding avalanches, the entire 69 miles of the Beartooth Highway should finally be open Saturday morning — and hopefully stay open for the summer season.
Andrew RossiMay 31, 2024
Five Years After Wyoming Man Disappeared, New Push On To Find Him
It’s been five years since Casper resident Jose Alfredo Mendoza disappeared and although the trail is cold, local investigators are making a new push to find him.
Jen KocherMay 31, 2024
44,000 Signatures Turned In To Put 50% Property Tax Cut On Wyoming Ballot
A monthslong effort to gather signatures to put a ballot initiative on the Wyoming ballot came to a head Thursday with 44,650 signatures turned in to the Secretary of State’s office. If successful, it would cut residential property taxes by 50%.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 31, 2024
Friday's headlines include: - Wyoming Delegation & Governor Blast Trump Conviction - Millions Lost In Overnight Fire At Cody Bronze Art Foundry - Grizzly 399 May Be Old But She Still Knows How To Kill Elk
Wendy CorrMay 31, 2024
Wyoming Files Third Lawsuit Over EPA's Rules Designed To Kill Off Coal Industry
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday that the state has filed a third lawsuit challenging new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency which will destroy the coal industry.
Pat MaioMay 30, 2024
Wyoming Delegation & Governor Blast Trump Conviction
Wyoming’s congressional delegation and Gov. Mark Gordon blasted the conviction of former President Donald Trump on Thursday. Rep. Harriet Hageman said the court case was a "desperate gasp to win a presidential election that they will ultimately lose."
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2024
Family Of Slain Casper Man Applauds After Killer Sentenced To 70+ Years
The family of Ryan Schroeder erupted in applause on Thursday as a judge sentenced Justin Armando Marquez to at least 70 years in prison for the stabbing death of Schroeder. Schroeder's daughter said the family has been left with "overwhelming grief."
Dale KillingbeckMay 30, 2024
First Grizzly Relocation Of The Year In Wyoming After Bear Ate Cows
The Game and Fish Department said they didn't kill the grizzly who ate some cows earlier this month because the bear had no previous run-ins with the department. The department opted to relocate the bear away from cows instead.
Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024
Grizzly 399 May Be Old But She Still Knows How To Kill Elk
Although people have romanticized Grizzly 399 as a giant, cuddly teddy bear, she's a grizzly. Earlier this week, spectators saw what apex predators do as she ripped apart two elk calves so she and her cub Spirit could have some lunch.
Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024
Lummis Demands Answers On Why VA Didn't Show Up To Memorial Day Service
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday said the Veterans Administration needs to explain why they didn't show up to a Memorial Day service in Cheyenne. “On behalf of the nearly 50,000 veterans in my state, I find Monday’s mishap to be completely unacceptable," she said.
Pat MaioMay 30, 2024
Former Gillette Cop Accused Of Triple Homicide Had Justified Shooting In Wyoming
Former Gillette cop Jay Ostrem, who has been accused of a rage-fueled triple homicide in South Dakota earlier this week, was involved in a lethal use-of-force incident 23 years ago in Gillette. The judge in a resulting lawsuit noted Ostrem's shooting was justified.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Feds Offer Billions More For EV Charging Stations, Wyoming Isn't Interested
The Wyoming Department of Transportation on Thursday said it isn't interested in more federal money to build out electric vehicle charging stations across Wyoming. With only 800 registered EVs in the state, WYDOT said there isn't a need for more.
May 30, 2024
Prosecutor From Matthew Shepard Case Says 'Gay Panic' Defense Shouldn't Be Allowed
Minnesota has become the 19th state to ban the “gay panic” defense in criminal cases. Wyoming’s laws don’t discuss this defense strategy at all but the lead prosecutor on the Matthew Shepard case said it shouldn't be allowed anywhere.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Wyoming Medical Society Criticizes Ousted Doctor For 'Misleading' Emails
In the wake of the news that Gov. Gordon ousted a doctor from the Board of Medicine for his vocal support of a ban on trans treatment of minors, the Wyoming Medical Society said the claim the group has been overtaken by "extremely liberal" members is not true.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Celebrating Two Of The Very Best Women
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "If you are lucky enough, call your Mom. Today. If you have a best friend, make time for them. Teach your kids to be good friends. The world needs more people with friends."
Sally Ann ShurmurMay 30, 2024