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Hageman Wants To Give Local Control Of 99-Year-Old Wyoming Hydro Plant
Rep. Hageman’s proposal to transfer ownership of a shuttered 99-year-old Wyoming Bureau of Reclamation hydro power plant to the Midvale Irrigation District in Fremont County passed the U.S. House on Wednesday.
Pat MaioFebruary 07, 2024
Casper Council Moves Forward On Making Landlords Cover Unpaid Utilities But Has Second Thoughts
The Casper City Council is one step closer to making landlords responsible for paying delinquent sewer and water bills for tenants with a 6-2 vote in favor of the ordinance. However, there was some apprehension toward the end of the meeting.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 07, 2024
Could An Old Nuclear Rocket Turn Up In Wyoming? It Happened in Washington.
A military-grade, nuclear-capable rocket was found in a garage in Bellevue, Washington, last week. Former military officials and weapons collectors say it could easily happen in Wyoming too.
Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2024
Guest Column: Gov. Gordon's 2025/2026 Budget Is Unaffordable And Unsustainable
Members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus write, "We have thoroughly reviewed the governor's budget and would ourselves describe it as unaffordable and unsustainable."
CSD StaffFebruary 07, 2024
Guest Column: Giving Wyoming Parents Choices In Their Child's Education
Rep. Martha Lawley writes, "Education is not one size fits all. The best public school can’t meet the needs of every child, and conversely, the best private school can’t meet the needs of every child. It is about having options.
CSD StaffFebruary 07, 2024
Wildfire Torches Wyoming Legislator’s Land; Says Rural Emergency Services Are Critical
Wyoming Rep. Dan Zwonitzer's said the wildfire which went through some of his land last week highlights the importance of volunteer firefighters in Wyoming and having rural emergency response services across the state.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 07, 2024
Rare Earths Discovery Near Wheatland So Big It Could Be World Leader
American Rare Earths Inc. disclosed in a technical report on Wednesday that it found 64% more rare earth minerals than it had originally envisioned. “This exceeded our wildest dreams,” CEO Donald Swartz told Cowboy State Daily.
Pat MaioFebruary 07, 2024
Semi Burns Up On I-90, Blaze Could Be Seen For 20 Miles
It took crews from Wyoming and South Dakota fire departments to put out a semitrailer that was fully engulfed in flames along Interstate 90 on Tuesday. Smoke from the blaze could be seen for 20 miles.
Andrew RossiFebruary 07, 2024
Anonymous Mailer Targets Chuck Gray Shortly After He Ok’s Other Mystery Mailers
A new anonymous mailer has surfaced targeting Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, accusing him of being a RINO and abandoning Republican values. The mailer comes shortly after he determined a pair of unrelated anonymous political mailers were legal.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 07, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyomingites remember country singer Toby Keith * Wyoming senators reject $118 billion immigration bill * Park County car dealerships drop Buick rather than sell EVs
Wendy CorrFebruary 07, 2024
Prison For Fort Washakie Man Who Pistol-Whipped Victim, Made Him Kiss Gun
A Fort Washakie man with a laundry list of violent and serious offenses will serve prison time for stealing more than $24,000 from an Indian health clinic and pistol-whipping another man. He faces more charges for reportedly assaulting a man who tried to kiss him.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2024
Hageman Supports Bill To Allow National Guard To Use Lethal Force At Border
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman supports legislation that would give the National Guard authority use lethal force against "armed invaders" crossing the southern border into the U.S.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 07, 2024
Casper Men Charged With Smash-And-Grab Theft Of AR-15, Ruger .45, Other Guns
Three Casper men face felony charges after using a stone to smash the bedroom window of an apartment to break in Sunday and steal an AR-15 style rifle, silver Ruger .45-caliber handgun and airsoft pistols.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 06, 2024
Cat Urbigkit: Legislation To Watch During The 2024 Budget Session
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "When the Wyoming Legislature convenes on Feb. 12, its major focus will be on the state budget and property tax relief, but I’ll be watching a few other important bills."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 06, 2024
This Will Be The 12th Year Cale Case Will Try To Pass Medicaid Expansion For Wyoming
Wyoming State Sen. Cale Case has unsuccessfully tried to pass Medicaid expansion in Wyoming for 11 years now. Case says he will try again this upcoming legislative session.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2024
Hageman, 21 Others Urge Supreme Court To Block Jan. 6 Prosecutions
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman is one of 22 in Congress who filed a brief Monday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision allowing potential decades of prison for Jan. 6, 2021, protestors, including nonviolent ones.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2024
Wyoming Mourns Country Superstar Toby Keith, A Cheyenne Frontier Days Favorite
Wyomingites are remembering country music superstar Toby Keith, who died Monday. Country music star and Moorcroft native Chancey Williams said he'll never forget the time he got to sing “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” with Keith at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Renée JeanFebruary 06, 2024
Guest Column: Don’t Be Smug, Wyoming; Biden’s Illegal Immigrant Invasion Is Closer Than You Think
Guest columnist Perry Pendley writes, "Denver will spend $180 million, 10% of its annual budget, giving illegal immigrants housing, food, and other services. As they push its illegal immigrant problem off on other jurisdictions, Wyoming should expect illegal aliens heading north to Cheyenne and Laramie."
CSD StaffFebruary 06, 2024
Two Wyoming Car Dealers Drop Buick Over Biden’s EV Policy
Denny Menholt Chevrolet GMC in Cody and Yellowstone Motors in Powell have both dropped Buick over the costs of making the mandated investments to sell the upcoming line of electric vehicles. Overall, 17 Wyoming auto dealers are protesting the go-green initiative of the Biden administration.
Pat MaioFebruary 06, 2024
Wyoming Company’s Innovative Design Could Make Wind Turbines Obsolete
A Laramie wind energy startup creates wind energy loops that operate horizontally and low to the ground. They say the design could produce hundreds of megawatts of power at a fraction of the cost and footprint of traditional horizontal axis wind turbines.
Pat MaioFebruary 06, 2024
Since Historic Flood, Yellowstone’s North Access Has Been Old Stagecoach Road
Since a 500-year flood wiped out parts of Yellowstone National Park, including its North Entrance Road along the Gardner River, visitors have relied on an old stagecoach road. Now a more permanent solution is in the works.
Andrew RossiFebruary 06, 2024
Shoshoni Post Office Close To Being Named For WWII Vet & Postmaster Dessie Bebout
Before she was the postmaster of the Shoshoni Post Office for 13 years, Dessie Bebout was one of the first Wyoming women to serve in the Naval Reserves in World War II. Congress is considering a bill to rename the Shoshoni Post Office for her.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2024
Barrasso, Lummis Won't Vote For Immigration Bill That Could Allow 5,000 Illegal Aliens In U.S. Per Day
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis on Tuesday said they were adamantly against a $118 billion immigration bill that could allow 5,000 illegal migrants per day in the U.S., and would funnel billions into Ukraine, Gaza and other war zones.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Jackson Hole Mountain Resort purchased by locals * Colorado wolves creep nearer to the Wyoming state line * More consistent winter weather for Wyoming coming up
Wendy CorrFebruary 06, 2024