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Degenfelder Blasts Chuck Gray, Says Wyoming Will Sue Over Biden Title IX Rules
Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder confirmed to Cowboy State Daily that Wyoming will sue over the Biden administration's Title IX gender rules, and blasted Secretary of State Chuck Gray for "heckling from the sidelines."
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2024
Severe Space Storm Could Mean Spectacular Auroras, Blackouts For Wyoming
NASA has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Saturday. Meteorologist Don Day says for Wyomingites that means brilliant auroras in the night sky are possible Friday and Saturday. But it could also cause disruptions on your electronic devices.
Andrew RossiMay 10, 2024
Rod Miller: NIMBY Version 4.0 – or – The 21st Century Invades Wyoming Along I-80
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The major projects in Kemmerer and Cheyenne will bring trainloads of money into Wyoming. But too many Wyomingites are too afraid of change and they’ll resist them because 'that’s not how grandpa did things.'"
Rod MillerMay 10, 2024
Kemmerer Babysitter Says She Confessed To Killing 5-Year-Old To End Police Interview
Cheri Marler, the 53-year-old Kemmerer babysitter on trial for first-degree murder in the brutal beating death of a 5-year-old girl, testified at her trial Thursday that she confessed when interviewed by police just to end the lengthy interview.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 10, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Meta Building Multibillion-Dollar Data Center In Cheyenne * Students At Wyo Trade Schools Have No Interest In Protesting * End Of An Era: Cheyenne’s Iconic Hitching Post Sign Torn Down
Wendy CorrMay 10, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Released From Captivity, Just In Time For Mother's Day
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Happy Mother's Day to all of us who are or are filling the role of moms. I think of myself as a sandwich, still so lucky to have my mom and also be a mom to the two who God gave me."
Sally Ann ShurmurMay 10, 2024
UW Not Likely To Scrap DEI Programs Despite Defunding From Legislature
After a marathon discussion Thursday, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees seemed unlikely to scrap DEI programming despite the Wyoming Legislature defunding it. A final decision is expected Friday.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2024
Trade Schools In Wyoming Don’t Have Pro-Palestine Protests
Officials at trade schools in Wyoming said the idea of their students tenting out and protesting for hours or days is not only unheard of, it’s a little bizarre. They said their students were too busy learning marketable skills.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2024
Wyoming Sues Biden’s EPA Over Coal And Gas Power Plant Rules
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon filed a pair of lawsuits Wednesday and Thursday challenging federal environmental rules that could economically cripple the Cowboy State’s coal and natural gas-fired power plants.
Pat MaioMay 09, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Meta Coming To Cheyenne; Multibillion-Dollar Data Center Planned
Cowboy State Daily has confirmed social media giant Meta Platforms Inc., billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s conglomerate that owns Facebook and Instagram, is building a multibillion-dollar data center in Cheyenne.
Pat MaioMay 09, 2024
Famous Dog Trainer Plans Texas-Wyoming Motorcycle Rally For Tortured Daniel Wolf
Jonas Black, a dog trainer with millions of followers on social media, is organizing a 1,300-mile motorcycle rally from Texas to Wyoming in honor of a wolf that was tortured and killed in Daniel. He will donate all funds from the rally to wildlife groups.
Mark HeinzMay 09, 2024
Riverton Man Arrested In Connection With Woman Found Dead In ‘Suspicious’ Fire
A 55-year-old Riverton man was arrested Thursday in connection with a “suspicious” house fire in which a local woman died in late April.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2024
Driver Barrels Into Riverton At 100 MPH, Crashes Into Cop Car
A Wyoming man faces felony eluding charges for allegedly barreling through the Wind River Indian Reservation and into Riverton, Wyoming, at 100 mph and crashing into a cop car.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2024
End Of An Era: Cheyenne’s Iconic Hitching Post Inn Sign Comes Down
The iconic Hitching Post sign in Cheyenne was torn down on Thursday. It was the last remnant of the place once known as the “Second Capitol of Wyoming" as that's where legislators stayed during the session and got most of their work done.
Renée JeanMay 09, 2024
Lummis, Barrasso Sponsor Bill To Save AM Radio As Vital For Rural States
Many car manufacturers have not been putting AM radio in their new cars. But Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis say AM radio is still critical for people in rural states so they've co-sponsored legislation that would require automakers to keep it.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2024
Cheyenne Songwriter’s Music Featured In Hit Movie ‘LaRoy, Texas’
The critically acclaimed new movie 'LaRoy, Texas' has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and features a song by Cheyenne singer-songwriter Shawn Hess. The writer and director of the movie was a fan of Shawn's and thought his music was perfect for the film.
Andrew RossiMay 09, 2024
Wyoming Couple Donates $350,000 To Target Pronghorn Recovery After Massive Die-Off
Wyoming has an estimated 382,000 pronghorn, more than any other state. But they suffered mightily due to the winter of 2022-2023 and herds have not recovered. A Wyoming couple has donated $350,000 specifically to help pronghorn recovery.
Mark HeinzMay 09, 2024
Former Wyoming Police Officer Charged With Sexually Torturing Mistress
A former police officer in Riverton, Wyoming, has been arrested in Colorado on suspicion of sexually torturing the 19-year-old extramarital girlfriend he reportedly met at a high school homecoming dance while a school resource officer.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2024
Laramie Stinks, But It's Just Temporary
Citizens of Laramie were put under a "Temporary Odor Alert" late Wednesday by town authorities. A routine process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant created a "strong, rotten egg odor" and will likely persist for the next 24 hours.
Jimmy OrrMay 09, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Bill Gates To Attend Kemmerer Nuclear Groundbreaking * Sheridan Assistant Principal Arrested On Sex Assault Charges * Saratoga Man Pays Town Hall For Records Request With 15,500 Pennies
Wendy CorrMay 09, 2024
Gray Blasts Gordon For Wyoming Not Suing Over Biden’s Title IX Changes
Secretary of State Chuck Gray is blasting Gov. Mark Gordon for not joining 22 other states in suing the Biden administration for its new rules on Title IX, which include not allowing bans on biological males from participating in female sports.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2024
Saratoga Won’t Take Local Man’s 15,500 Pennies As Payment For Records Request
A Saratoga man doesn’t believe his local government is being transparent with the public, so he put in a public records request. Then they charged him $155 for it. When he tried to pay for it with 15,550 pennies, they wouldn't accept it.
Leo WolfsonMay 08, 2024
Laramie County Investigates 'Threatening' Emails Over Denied Fireworks Permits
Two fireworks businesses on the Wyoming - Colorado border are the subject of a criminal investigation after Laramie County Commissioners received what they said are "threatening" emails after denying the businesses permits to operate.
Renée JeanMay 08, 2024
Bill Gates To Be In Kemmerer For Groundbreaking Of TerraPower's Nuclear Plant
Billionaire Bill Gates plans to visit Kemmerer next month for the groundbreaking ceremony of TerraPower's nuclear reactor project, the company’s president said Wednesday. Gates has spent more than $1 billion of his own money on the project so far.
Pat MaioMay 08, 2024