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Willing to Climb High? Electrical Linemen Can Make $200,000+ Their First Year
The demand for electrical linemen has been climbing almost as high as the 180-foot power poles they service — and so have their salaries. Linemen willing to travel can make $200,000+ and Wyoming grads are signing up.
Renée JeanDecember 02, 2023

What Happens When A Bear Hibernates?
In hibernation, a bear’s heart slow between 8 and 12 beats per minute — about a third of its normal rate. It takes a breath once, maybe twice a minute. Body temp is reduced from 98 to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Jake NicholsDecember 02, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Saturday's headlines include: * State Land Office recommends auctioning Teton County land * Hageman doesn't vote to expel Santos * Living in Story means sharing your space with wildlife
Wendy CorrDecember 02, 2023

Wyoming’s Snowy Range Still Has Prime Snowmobiling, Despite Logging
Although winter logging in the Snowy Range will take some trails out of commission, Wyoming’s prime snowmobiling should be disrupted too much.
Mark HeinzDecember 02, 2023

Short-Staffed Wyoming DOC Moves Hundreds Of Inmates To Mississippi Facility
A severely short-staffed Wyoming Department of Corrections has moved 240 inmates to a private prison in Mississippi and others to a couple of state county jails.
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023

State Lands Office Recommends Auctioning Kelly Parcel, Starting At $80 Million
The Office of State Lands and Investments announced its recommendation Friday to auction off a pristine 640 acres next to Grand Teton National Park with bids starting at $80 million.
Andrew Rossi & Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023

Story, Wyoming: Where The Whitetail Deer Nearly Outnumber People
Whitetail deer thrive and flourish in tiny unincorporated town of Story in Sheridan County. And despite them sometimes raiding flower beds, locals consider the deer part of the community.
Mark HeinzDecember 01, 2023

Clair McFarland: Motherhood Is Beautiful Because It’s Really, Really Hard
Clair McFarland writes, “I had this whole plan to be a perfect mother. No harm would befall my baby; he’d witness no selfishness from me. All you mothers reading this know that didn’t work out."
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023

Torrington Woman Run Over By SUV Says Driver’s Life Shouldn’t Be Ruined
Although still suffering from injuries sustained when an SUV ran over her more than a year ago, a Torrington woman says she’s OK with the driver receiving a lesser sentence, adding, “I don’t want to ruin his life.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023

Christmas Decorations Among Huge Haul Of Stolen Stuff In Worland Couple's Home
A Worland couple face felony theft charges after a huge haul of stuff reported stolen from storage units was found in their home, including Christmas decorations, a bed frame, a washing machine and tools.
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Says O’Connor Inspired Her Law Career
Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox says former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor helped inspire her law career. O’Connor died Friday at age 93.
Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023

Hageman Voted No On Expelling Santos Because He 'Has Not Been Convicted'
Harriet Hageman tried to save embattled New York U.S. Rep. George Santos’ on Friday morning, saying he “has not been convicted of any crime.” He was expelled from the House on a vote of 311-114.
Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023

‘Ford’ Was Edited Off Famous ‘Ford-Wyoming’ Theater Marquis Featured In Chevy Ad
Chevrolet’s new tearjerker of an ad had the word “Ford” edited off the marquis of the famous Ford-Wyoming Theatre in Dearborn, Michigan.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 01, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, December 1, 2023
Friday's headlines include: * Workers say they were “blindsided” by layoffs at the Black Butte Coal Company * Neighbors say “no way” to horse racing at Cheyenne’s Frontier Park * Wyoming Democratic Party chair plans to host drag show in Rock Springs
Wendy CorrDecember 01, 2023

Kemmerer Nuclear Plant Might Be Powered By Wyoming Uranium
TerraPower and Uranium Energy Corp announced Thursday an agreement that may mean Wyoming uranium could power a planned nuclear plant in Kemmerer.
Renée JeanDecember 01, 2023

Al Simpson Remembers Henry Kissinger
Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Al Simpson has fond memories of the well-known former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger who died Wednesday.
Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023

‘I Am Guilty’: Wyoming National Guard Soldier Gets 36 Months For Child Porn
A Wyoming National Guard soldier was sentenced Thursday to 36 months in prison for having child pornography. “I am guilty,” he told the judge, and said he takes “full responsibility for what I’ve done.”
Dale KillingbeckDecember 01, 2023

Wyoming Ski Resorts Can Expect Up To 2 Feet Of Snow Over Weekend
Wyoming's ski areas could get up to 2 feet of over the weekend, and temperatures are finally cold enough start building a snowpack for the season.
Andrew RossiDecember 01, 2023

Mandy Fabel: The Day We Stopped Watching the Weather
Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "As you enter this holiday season, I would encourage you to start watching the weather again. Put yourself in a position to look out over the horizon and feel small."
Mandy FabelNovember 30, 2023

Letter To The Editor: Carbon County Commissioners Support Gordon's Energy Policy
To the editor: As county commissioners, we commend Governor Gordon for not only campaigning on an "all of the above" energy policy but actually delivering on that promise.
November 30, 2023

Wyoming Can Keep Drug Money, Even If It Was Earned Legally In Other States
Wyoming can seize cash from out-of-state travelers if it’s proved the cash is tied to drug deals that would be illegal in Wyoming, regardless if it was earned legally in another state, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 30, 2023

Chairman Of Wyoming Democratic Party To Host Drag Show
Joe Barbuto, the chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party, will host a drag show in Rock Springs on New Year’s Eve. Barbuto said he will not be performing in the drag show, however.
Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2023

Cheyenne Frontier Days Neighbors Fear Live Horse Racing Will Ruin Their Summer
At a public meeting on Wednesday, people who live near the Cheyenne Frontier Days grounds told a company that wants to host live horse racing at the arena that they did not want it and it would ruin the neighborhood.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2023

Good Samaritans Save Young Mule Deer Caught In Electric Fence
Two Wyoming men were driving between Dubois and Riverton on Saturday when they saw a young mule deer entangled in an electric fence. They quickly jumped out of their vehicle and saved its life.
Mark HeinzNovember 30, 2023
