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Uranium Prices Explode As Wyoming Uranium Miners Rush To Cash In
Uranium prices have exploded by 165% over the last year, and 15% just in the last week, which has caused a new rush for Wyoming Uranium miners to cash in. New uranium mines are opening up and expanding.
Pat MaioJanuary 19, 2024
No More "Snow Days" In Wyoming Schools? Technology Is All But Killing Them.
Snow days may be a thing of the past for Wyoming schools as 75% of Wyoming’s school districts now participate in temporary virtual education days. It allows school districts to forgo calling snow days and hold classes virtually instead.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 19, 2024
Former Wyoming Catholic College Head Kevin Roberts Blasts 'Global Elites' At Davos
Remarks made by former head of Wyoming Catholic College and now president of the Heritage Foundation on Thursday went viral after he blasted "elites" at the Global Economic Forum in Davos. He called their mission "laughable" and said they are part of the problem.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 19, 2024
Manslaughter Charge For Greybull Fentanyl Dealer Accused Of Killing Cody Man
A Greybull man charged with selling fentanyl-laced pills that led to the overdose death of a Cody man was bound over to district court Thursday on new charges of manslaughter and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance.
Jen KocherJanuary 19, 2024
Gillette Realtor Who Allegedly Had Identity Stolen By Boss Slapped With Protection Order
The Gillette Realtor who uncovered an alleged scheme where his former boss, Tami Hinson, forged his signature to illegally collect commissions has been slapped with a protection order for his efforts. “The guilty always think it’s crazy when the just seek justice,” he said.
Jen KocherJanuary 19, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, January 19, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Wyoming Oil And Gas Stand To Lose $900M, 3,000 Jobs Under BLM Plan * PETA Calls Torrington Slaughterhouse A ‘Hellhole For Animals’ * Casper’s Drunk Drivers Are Driving Drunker
Wendy CorrJanuary 19, 2024
Legislative Committee: Kelly Parcel Is Worth At Least $100 Million
The Joint Appropriation Committee passed an amendment Thursday that urged the State Land Board to accept no less than $100 million from the feds to purchase the pristine 640 acres of land in Teton County known as the Kelly Parcel.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 19, 2024
Laramie Attorney Appeals To Wyoming Supreme Court To Keep Trump Off Ballot
The Laramie attorney who unsuccessfully sued to remove former President Donald Trump from Wyoming’s election ballots isn't giving up. On Wednesday, he appealed his court loss to the state Supreme Court.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
Judge Orders Sanity Test For Sheridan Man Accused Of Killing Mother
A Sheridan judge has ordered a local man be evaluated to determine if he’s mentally fit to face prosecution for allegedly bludgeoning his mother to death.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
Guest Column: The Mountain Pine Beetle And Forest Management
Retired forester Karl Brauneis writes, "The beetle epidemics of today are a direct result of the loss of America's timber industry in the west. The US Forest Service is no longer able to practice pro-active forest management with the absence of a robust timber industry."
Karl BrauneisJanuary 18, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Used To Park Free Around Capitol, Now They’re Getting Tickets
Wyoming lawmakers used to get a special pass from the city of Cheyenne to park free around the Capitol complex and elsewhere in the community. Now, they’re getting tickets, but want their free passes back.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 18, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Getting Ready For NFL Playoffs This Weekend. Go Josh!!
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "When Josh Allen says 'Go Pokes!' in his introduction, there’s a reason to be giddy. And when the cameras pan the end zones at Highmark Stadium and you can always see a gold buckin’ horse flag, that’s worth more than any tourism ad."
Sally Ann ShurmurJanuary 18, 2024
Feds In Wyoming To Deport Illegal Aliens Who Keep Reentering U.S.
A Honduran national was arrested on suspicion of drugged driving, a Mexican national on suspicion of drunk driving. They're both being deported for reentering the United States illegally after past deportations.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
Elk Overrunning Town Of Lander; Game And Fish Letting People Shoot Some
Lander’s resident elk herd seems to have settled in, and in some cases, they are getting closer to houses. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is letting hunters shoot some of them to keep the numbers down.
Mark HeinzJanuary 18, 2024
PETA Calls Torrington, Wyoming Slaughterhouse A ‘Hellhole For Animals’
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Wednesday accused a Torrington slaughterhouse of inhumane animal treatment, but the business owner said the accusations come as a complete surprise to him.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
Wyoming AG Says State’s Authority At Stake In Custodia Bank Case
Wyoming is going to try again to add some of its muscle to the David-and-Goliath battle between Custodia Bank and the Federal Reserve. The state is trying again to file a brief in the Custodia Bank lawsuit showing a fair and impartial process for Custodia was usurped by politics.
Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2024
Supreme Court To Decide If Federal Agencies Should Have Less Power Over Citizens
A U.S. Supreme Court Case argued Wednesday could determine if federal agencies should have less power over people. Harriet Hageman says yes, and that the court’s decision could have a huge impact for Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2024
Wyoming Oil And Gas Stand To Lose $900M, 3,000 Jobs Under BLM Plan
In comments protesting the controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan for 3.6 million acres in southwest Wyoming, the state’s oil and gas industries say they could lose $900 million and 3,000 jobs under the federal plan.
Pat MaioJanuary 18, 2024
Casper’s Drunk Drivers Are Driving Drunker, Police Chief Says
Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters says drunken driving arrests were up 13.5% last year, including a huge 46% spike in December. At the same time, drunk drivers are driving drunker with higher blood alcohol content results.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 18, 2024
With Trump’s Huge Iowa Win, Lummis Says GOP Primary Is Over
Sen. Cynthia Lummis believes former President Donald Trump’s historic margin of victory in the Iowa Republican caucus shows the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election “is over.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 18, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * BLM’s plan could coast Sweetwater County millions * Cheyenne church saves frostbitten homeless from sub-zero weather * Wild phenomenon decorate Boysen Reservoir with crystal flowers
Wendy CorrJanuary 18, 2024
Guest Column: Now Is The Time To Forever Protect The Kelly Parcel
Guest columnist Rob Wallace writes, "The wise decision by the State Land Board to postpone action now gives the legislature time to enact a law authorizing a direct sale to the National Park Service, an outcome that would guarantee permanent protection for the Kelly Parcel."
CSD StaffJanuary 18, 2024
Sweetwater County Says BLM Land Plan Will Take Millions From School Funding
In 1,700 pages of commentary delivered on Tuesday, Sweetwater County officials said the BLM's controversial draft plan for the Rock Springs area could be devastating with millions of dollars lost for school funding.
Mark HeinzJanuary 17, 2024
Lummis, Hageman Cheer Defeat Of SEC ‘Land Grab Attempt’
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman are declaring victory after the New York Stock Exchange announced it’s dropping a controversial proposal to sell shares of land that both lawmakers vehemently opposed as potentially disastrous for land management in the West.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2024