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Wyoming Ranchers File $7 Million In Claims For 15,000 Head Of Lost Livestock
The brutal winter of 2022-2023 cut a diagonal swath of death across Wyoming that killed nearly 15,000 head of cattle, sheep and goats. Ranchers filed $7 million in claims for those losses.
December 14, 2023
Wyoming Woman Rescues Abandoned Older Dog After It Was Dumped On Highway
Becca Grace was driving from Sheridan to Story about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday when she saw a little dog running after the truck which apparently abandoned her on the side of the road.
Greg JohnsonDecember 14, 2023
UW Football Superfans Say They Can’t Wait For $85 Million War Memorial Upgrade
The legendary home of University of Wyoming Cowboys football, War Memorial Stadium, is getting an $85 million upgrade that’s likely to boost some game ticket prices, but Pokes superfans say they don’t mind.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2023
Decade-Old Rape Kit Leads To New Charge For Wyoming Man Already In Halfway House
DNA from a 2012 rape kits has linked to a Wyoming man already serving a sentence for sexual assault, who allegedly admitted he had sex with a drunk 13-year-old girl.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2023
Worland Man Accused Of Turning Glock Into Illegal Machine Gun
Accused of modifying his Glock 9 mm pistol with a rapid-fire device, a Worland man has been charged by a Wyoming grand jury with possessing a machine gun, and also for having an unregistered short-barreled rifle.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2023
Barrasso Votes For Controversial Military Spending Bill, Lummis & Hageman Vote Against
In a rare splinter, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso broke off from fellow Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Wednesday night to vote in support of a critical military spending bill that was lambasted by some conservatives, saying he supports the military, not woke policies.
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Thursday's headlines include: * Golden eagle slaughter in Montana likely included Wyoming golden eagles * Kemmerer babysitter who allegedly killed five year old wants confession removed * Evanston officials don’t like WYDOT's gigantic 365 vehicle truck parking lot
Andrew RossiDecember 14, 2023
Wyoming Golden Eagles May Have Been Among 3,600 Birds Slaughtered In Montana
Some of the 3,600 birds allegedly slaughtered by two Montana men during a multi-year killing spree could have been golden eagles from Wyoming. The two men were indicted by a federal grand jury in Montana last week.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2023
Hageman Says Biden Is Lying, Votes To Open Impeachment Inquiry
Rep. Hageman said she believes President Biden has been lying about his involvement in his son’s international business dealings. On Wednesday, she cast a vote to support opening a formal impeachment inquiry into the president, which passed the House.
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2023
Tanker Carrying 57 Tons Of Molten Sulfur Extracted From 200-Foot Snowy Embankment
It took a couple hours longer than expected, but the the giant semitruck carrying 57 tons of molten sulfur, which plummeted 200 feet in a raging blizzard last week, was retrieved from its icy grave by 15 men and three "huge" wreckers on Wednesday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrDecember 14, 2023
Facing Possible Murder Charge, Trial Delayed For Ex-Boyfriend Of Missing Cody Woman
Recognizing that a man who made it home from Alabama to Cody in October with a bloody vehicle — but without his girlfriend, who was accompanying him — may need to summon a hefty defense, a federal judge on Tuesday delayed his trial.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2023
Vatican: Catholics Can Take Ashes Home; Casper Funeral Home: No Big Deal, Already Happening
The Vatican on Tuesday issued guidance that said Catholics can now take a small portion of cremated remains home with them, but a Casper funeral home director said Catholics are already doing it.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 14, 2023
Gordon’s Task Force, BLM Hold Closed-Door Meeting On Controversial Rock Springs Plan
After a closed-door meeting with the governor’s task force on the BLM’s controversial Rock Springs management plan on Wednesday, the agency’s state director says the BLM and public “aren’t that far apart” on finding a middle ground.
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2023
Trump Files Motion To Defend Himself In Lawsuit To Keep Him Off Wyoming’s Ballot
Former President Donald Trump filed a motion on Tuesday to intervene and defend himself in a federal lawsuit filed by a retired Laramie attorney aimed at keeping Trump off Wyoming’s election ballot.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2023
Evanston Officials Angry Over WYDOT Plan To Build Giant Parking Lot For Semis Off I-80
Some Evanston City Council members are angry that the State of Wyoming is building a gigantic parking lot for 365 semi-trucks off of I-80 in Evanston. They say they were never asked about it and it will make their city look like a giant truck stop.
December 13, 2023
Wyoming Health Dept Wants $121 Million Increase On Top Of Its $2 Billion Budget
With no more federal COVID-19 money to shore up its budget, the Wyoming Department of Health is asking for a $121 million increase in addition to its $2 billion biennial budget.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2023
Babysitter Accused Of Beating 5-Year-Old To Death Claims Confession Was Coerced
The Kemmerer babysitter accused of beating a 5-year-old girl to death in November 2022 claims her confession can't be used at trial because she was on too many pain medications to voluntarily waive her right to remain silent.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2023
Geminid Meteor Shower To Provide Christmas Light Show With 120 Meteors Per Hour
With over 120 meteors per hour expected, the annual Geminid meteor shower will peak over Wyoming on Thursday and Friday. With clear skies expected, astronomers say it should be a spectacular Christmas light show.
Andrew RossiDecember 13, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Facebook's Mission to Censor Culture & History Is Not Surprising
To the editor: Reading the story about Facebook and the Dubois Military Museum, I’m reminded of the information and cultural dominance that has been achieved by the left in our country.
December 13, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Harvard Chooses Academic Arrogance Over Truth In Genocide And Plagiarism Scandal
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "'Veritas'" Harvard's motto, the Latin word for 'Truth' that is purported to be the guiding light at America’s oldest institute of higher education. But after this week, Harvard’s motto seems to be “Veritas Mea” — (My Truth).
Charlie SpieringDecember 13, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyoming Harvard alums outraged university is keeping its anti-semitic president * WYDOT is closing a Wyoming highway to recover truck carrying 114,000 pounds of molten sulfur * Wyoming ski instructor says if a bear chases you on a ski slope, either speed up or trip a friend
Andrew RossiDecember 13, 2023
Postal Service Likely To Move Cheyenne’s Mail Processing To Denver, Casper’s To Billings
At a public forum in Cheyenne on Tuesday, the postal service said it is likely to move mail processing from Cheyenne to Denver and is considering moving some mail processing in Casper to Billings.
Renée JeanDecember 13, 2023
Hageman Won’t Support Military Spending Bill She Wasn’t Consulted On
Rep. Harriet Hageman said she is refusing to support a military spending bill, saying her colleagues in the Senate didn’t consult with her when bringing their version of the bill.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2023
Wyoming Highway Will Close To Recover Crashed Tanker With 57 Tons Of Molten Sulfur
A semitrailer carrying 114,000-pounds of molten sulfur went off Highway 28 and 200 feet down a steep embankment during a blizzard last week. On Wednesday, the highway will close for four hours to recover it.
Andrew RossiDecember 13, 2023