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Lander Man Mistakes Hot Spring For Parking Lot, Drives Into It
A “youngish” man from Lander, Wyoming, got an expensive wake-up call Sunday at Hot Springs State Park when he mistook a hot springs flow for a parking lot and drove into it.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 24, 2024
On Fast Track, Mining Company Goes After 1 Million Ounces of Wyoming Gold
The CK Gold Project is on a fast track to complete state permitting and start mining land near Curt Gowdy State Park for what it believes is 1 million ounces of Wyoming gold.
Pat MaioJanuary 24, 2024
After 20 Years, Trail System For 19,000 Acre Belvoir Ranch Near Cheyenne A Go
After 20 years of trying to provide public access to the 19,000-acre Belvoir Ranch west of Cheyenne, a $486,000 grant is providing the funds for the city to start building out a 6.1 mile public trail system.
Mark HeinzJanuary 24, 2024
Mandy Fabel: Are You An Illuminator Or A Diminisher? The People Around You Know.
Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "There have been few homes I have walked into and received a more raucous greeting than that of Critter and Judy Murray of Casper, Wyoming."
Mandy FabelJanuary 24, 2024
Feds May Want Grizzlies Introduced To Bitterroot Region But Grizzlies Not Interested
Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is testing the waters on a proposal to transplant grizzlies to the central Idaho wilderness, the grizzlies that already wander in there never seem to stay.
Mark HeinzJanuary 24, 2024
Wyoming Delegation Sides With Texas In Standoff With Federal Government
All three members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation say they side with Texas in its standoff with the Biden administration over border security. They say the federal government has failed its job and Texas has every right to secure its border.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 24, 2024
Charlie Spiering: Kamala Harris Might Be Your Next President
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "It’s book week at the Spiering household. My book Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris at the White House was released on Tuesday and for the last few days I’ve been virtually and physically running around and promoting it to the public."
Charlie SpieringJanuary 24, 2024
Lawsuit Claims Sheridan County Commissioners Conspired To Rig Nomination
The Sheridan County Republican Party has sued four of five local county commissioners for allegedly conspiring against the nomination process to fill a vacant seat on the commission.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 24, 2024
Lander Real Estate Too Expensive, Essential Workers Living in Riverton Instead
Because of the real estate price different between the two communities, essential workers in Lander are choosing to live 30 minutes away in Riverton. One real estate agent says there's about a $100,000 difference between the towns.
Renée JeanJanuary 24, 2024
Change In Law Would Mean No More 7-Year-Olds Starting Kindergarten In Wyoming
Evanston Republican state Sen. Wendy Schuler wants to lower the required age for children to start attending kindergarten in Wyoming from 7 to 6, which she says will set them up for greater success in their public school years.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 24, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Average home price in Jackson hits record high of $8.6M * Hunting accident near Torrington claims life of Minnesota man * Utah town’s “Whoa” signs can’t happen in Wyoming
Wendy CorrJanuary 24, 2024
Degenfelder Unveils Curriculum Transparency Website
Saying parents have a right to know what their children are learning, Wyoming's education chief unveiled a curriculum transparency website on Tuesday where school districts will post what they teach. There are 8 districts in the pilot group.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 24, 2024
As Wyoming Coal Creek Mine Nears Closing, Locals Want To Build Industrial Park
With the closure of Arch Resources Inc.’s Coal Creek mine south of Gillette, local and Wyoming officials want to turn part of it into an industrial park.
Pat MaioJanuary 24, 2024
Riverton Lawmaker Wants To Crack Down On Internet Porn In Wyoming
State Rep. Sarah Penn is proposing a bill that would specifically add “visual depictions of rape or sexual abuse” to what is considered “obscene material” under the law.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 24, 2024
Utah Town’s ‘WHOA’ Signs Show Cowboy Spirit, But Can't Happen In Wyoming
Alton, an ag/ranching community in Utah, has a lot of similarities to a Wyoming town, except for the stop signs. They have "WHOA" signs instead. It's a good idea but not allowed in Wyoming
Mark HeinzJanuary 23, 2024
Guest Column: There Are 187 Studies On Impact Of Education Choice
Guest columnist Chris Cargill writes, "Those across the political spectrum have recognized the need to provide kids with more options, whether they be public, private, religious, charter or magnet. Education choice means all the above. It does not mean shutting down public schools."
CSD StaffJanuary 23, 2024
Natrona Republican Central Committee Hasn’t Met In Nearly A Year
The Natrona County GOP hasn’t had a meeting of its central committee in nearly a year. One disgruntled committeeman said at a recent executive meeting, they preferred to talk about a Casper mountaineer's latest climbing exploits instead of party business.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 23, 2024
Laramie County Prosecutor Drops Case Charging Teacher For Child's Suicide
Saying there is not enough proof to bring it to a jury, a prosecutor dropped the case accusing a Carpenter, Wyoming, elementary school music teacher of enabling the suicide of an 11-year-old boy in a school bathroom.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 23, 2024
Minnesota Man Killed In Hunting Accident Near Torrington, Wyoming
A 19-year-old Minnesota man hunting near Torrington, Wyoming, was shot and killed while hunting Saturday afternoon. His death has been ruled an accident.
Mark HeinzJanuary 23, 2024
Average Home Price In Jackson, Wyoming, Hit Record High At $8.6 Million
The average price of a single-family home in Jackson, Wyoming, hit a record $8.625 million in 2023. Of the 58 homes for sale at the end of the year, only two were below $2 million and more than half listed for more than $5 million.
Renée JeanJanuary 23, 2024
Jackson Man Accused Of Brutally Beating Man Who Refused Sexual Advances
A Jackson man could face up to 10 years in prison if he’s convicted of brutally beating another man who refused his sexual advances after a night of drinking and hanging out.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 23, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, January 22, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * New bill banning minor transgender surgeries * Trampled Casper College bronc rider slowly improving * Tomato Soup Pool not a great place for lunch in Yellowstone
Wendy CorrJanuary 23, 2024
Vastly Outnumbered, Wyoming House Dems Still Bring Back Bill To Protect Abortion
Despite the Legislature passing by an overwhelming margin last year two bills that prohibit most forms of abortion in Wyoming and being outnumbered 57-5, House Democrats are bringing back a bill to protect abortion.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 23, 2024
Putting Grizzlies In Remote Bitterroot Area Could Be Key To Eventual Delisting
The federal government is considering reintroducing grizzly bears into the remote Bitterroot-Selway region of Montana and Idaho, which could be key to linking grizzly populations and lead to eventual delisting.
Mark HeinzJanuary 23, 2024