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Fossils At Bottom Of Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave Give Up 20,000-Year-Old DNA
Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave is one of few sites in the world where preservation conditions are so good, the fossils at the bottom are giving up 20,000-year-old DNA and world-class insights on Earth’s prehistory.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2024
The Wild Bunch Didn’t Rob That Cody, Wyoming, Bank In A Daring Daylight Shootout
It made for sensational headlines: Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang brazenly robbed Cody’s First National Bank in a daring daylight shootout, and Buffalo Bill Cody vowed to avenge his namesake town. Problem is, the infamous outlaws didn’t do it.
Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2024
Initiative To Tax Wyoming Property At 50% Valuation Facing Growing Opposition
Some legislators are worried that a proposed initiative allowing Wyoming homeowners to have their property taxed at 50% of its assessed value would create such a hit to state revenues that it would lead to a state income tax to fund Wyoming’s schools.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2024
It’s Been A Spectacular 100 Years For Wyoming’s Wind River Scenic Byway
The 20-mile section of U.S. Highway 20 known as the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway turns 100 this year. With a $1 million price tag back in 1924, it was the most expensive stretch of highway in America at the time.
Renée JeanJanuary 13, 2024
Colorado Range Scientist Says Wolf Reintroduction Will Be Good For Ranchers & Hunters
A range scientist in Colorado is claiming that wolf reintroduction will actually be good for ranchers and make things better for elk hunters. Further, he said Wyoming's hardline approach to wolves in some parts of the state is detrimental to overall delisting.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2024
Barrasso Supports Bill Making It Federal Crime To Block Roads And Highway
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said he supports a bill in Congress that would make it a federal crime for protesters to block and close public roads and highways. The tactic is used often by radical climate protestors and pro-Palestine groups.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Unintended Consequences Of The BLM Plan In Southwest Wyoming
To the editor: Kudos to Cat Urbigkit, who has been trying to let people know of the intended and unintended consequences of the BLM’s plan for southwest Wyoming.
January 13, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Red Desert Is Wyoming Treasure - We Need To Fight For Access
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "This desert is a place devoid of permanent human habitation. It has been the scene of American Indians, Oregon Trail travelers, gold prospectors, the Pony Express, the first telegraph poles, and other intrepid souls trying to conquer an unconquerable place.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 13, 2024
Guest Column: The Endangered Species Act Is Flawed, There Is Now A Road Map To Fix It
Sens. Cynthia Lummis and Shelley Moore Capito write, "With a less than 5% success rate, it is abundantly clear that the Endangered Species Act is woefully inept at recovering dwindling species populations on the verge of extinction and is in serious need of immediate reform."
CSD StaffJanuary 13, 2024
Historic 119-Year-Old Sandstone Mill Saved And Rebuilt In Shadow Of Devils Tower
When the 119-year-old Toomey’s Flour Mill in Newcastle was torn down to build a gas station, Ogden Driskill bought the remains to save it. A stonemason has spent the last decade rebuilding the structure on Driskill's ranch in the shadow of Devils Tower.
Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2024
Supreme Court Could Force Jackson To Rethink $31,000 In Gov't Fees For Home Building
Someone who wants to build a 4,000-square-foot home in Jackson has to pay local government $31,000 for the privilege. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could make it easier to sue the town over those fees.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2024
The Roundup - A Conversation with Meteorologist Don Day
Tune in to The Roundup, a podcast featuring voices, opinions, and perspectives from interesting people in the Cowboy State. Episode 6 features meteorologist Don Day.
Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2024
Wyoming CREG Report 2024: State Can Expect Slight Revenue Drop Through 2025
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) released its revised revenue estimates for the 2024 calendar year and 2025 fiscal year on Friday. The state can expect about $30 million less revenue from minerals, according to the report.
Pat MaioJanuary 13, 2024
Colorado Fugitives Ram Police Vehicles During Chase Through Casper
A pair of fugitives from Colorado, including one who was also wanted in Natrona County, were arrested Friday after leading police on a chase through Casper that included ramming two police vehicles.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Rep. Ward For "What Is A Woman" Bill
To the editor: Rep. Provenza needs to understand the reality of this world and realize there are those who will use transgender identities to prey on young men and young women. They are sick individuals, and their behavior is criminal.
January 12, 2024
Guest Column: Uniparty Elitists Are Trying To Destroy Wyoming
Rep. Bill Allemand writes, "Why are the elitists in the Wyoming House of Representatives trying to destroy our great state? They proved last session that they support big taxes, big spending, and big pharma."
CSD StaffJanuary 12, 2024
Dennis Sun: Understanding Agriculture
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For most consumers, finding food to feed their families is easy – just head to the grocery store. Most consumers don’t realize all of the work and money it takes to get America’s food onto shelves for people to select what they need."
Dennis SunJanuary 12, 2024
Clair McFarland: These Extra Books Are In Case Of Invasion
Clair McFarland writes: "Every town should have a used bookstore, even if it’s just a few shelves in an old chicken coop with an honor-pay tin can wedged between the wind-eaten volumes."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days Won’t Have Live Horse-Racing After All
Cheyenne Frontier Days has decided it won’t pursue a proposal to bring 16 days of live horse racing to Frontier Park after all, even though it could have been a revenue stream to help pay for looming maintenance needs.
Renée JeanJanuary 12, 2024
Bairoil Shooter With Dementia To Face Trial, Can't 'Play The Crazy Card'
A Wyoming woman mending from two bullet wounds said she's glad the accused shooter, her husband's uncle, can't “play the crazy card,” after a judge ruled Wednesday the uncle is mentally competent to face trail.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
Wyoming’s Famous Grizzly 399 Still Healthy As She Hits Ripe Old Age Of 28
Wyoming’s most famous bear, Grizzly 399, reached a significant milestone this month when she hit age 28, but she’ll have to last at least another six years to match the longest known lifespan of a grizzly in the Northern Rockies region.
Mark HeinzJanuary 12, 2024
Lummis Joins Barrasso In Endorsing Trump For President
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Friday announced she is endorsing Donald Trump for president. “Living in Joe Biden's America is a disaster,” Lummis said. “His open borders agenda has caused a crisis at the border and throughout the country like we've never seen before.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 12, 2024
Wyoming’s Sleeping Giant Ski Area Won’t Open Because Of Lack Of Snow, Staff
Some Wyoming ski resorts have been hard hit by an unseasonably warm December and light snow, pushing their opening dates back a month. A lack of snow and staff has closed Sleeping Giant Ski Area in Cody for the season.
Renée JeanJanuary 12, 2024
Casper Man Faces Felony Charges For Punching And Kicking Police In The Face
A Casper man suspected of DUI when he wrapped his car around a telephone pole Thursday also faces felony charges for allegedly punching one police officer in the face and kicking another in the jaw.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2024