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Pro Choicers OK To Argue In Court Whether Abortion Is, Or Is Not, Health Care
The pro-choice plaintiffs suing Wyoming over its abortion bans say they’re OK to argue in court a statement by four doctors that abortion is not health care.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Guest Column: Gordon Needs To Speak To Wyoming, Not Harvard
Rep. John Bear writes, "It is embarrassing for the governor of Wyoming to give even an inch to the anti-fossil fuel crowd and their utopian view of green energy."
CSD StaffNovember 03, 2023
Guest Column: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in Wyoming -- A Moral Imperative
Rep. Lloyd Larsen writes, "It’s certainly easier to look away from these vulnerable populations, but we must face Wyoming’s suicide prevention and mental health issues head-on because every life has inherent value and worth."
CSD StaffNovember 03, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Fear Puts Us On A Road We Don't Want To Be On
Dear editor: A courageous leader is effective because they can communicate their point of view in a respectful, inoffensive manner to others. One cannot persuade the offended.
November 03, 2023
Lost In Wyoming Wilderness In A Snowstorm, Faith Pulls Pastor Through 3-Day Test
When the pastor of a small Wyoming church became lost in the Wyoming wilderness during a snowstorm, he — and those praying for his safe return — leaned on their faith to pull him through.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Daylight Saving Time: Nearly Everyone Hates Changing Their Clocks But It's Still Here
Wyoming and 18 other states have passed legislation calling for making daylight saving time permanent — but only if federal law allows it. Federal regulations prevent states from adopting permanent daylight saving time on their own.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
‘UW’ Painted On Pair Of Bronze Rams On CSU Campus Ahead Of Border War Game
A prankster used paint to brand a life-sized bronze sculpture of a pair of rams on the Colorado State University campus with “UW” ahead of Friday’s Border War rivalry football game between CSU and UW.
Greg JohnsonNovember 03, 2023
Evangelist Says Settlement With UW Over Transgender Speech ‘A Win For All’
Todd Schmidt, the Laramie evangelist who recently settled his free-speech lawsuit against University of Wyoming officials over his calling out a transgender student by name on campus, says the outcome is “a win for all.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, November 3, 2023
Friday's headlines include: - Hageman’s Push To Block BLM Plan Passes House - Text Messages Show Education Chief’s Staff Felt Political Event Was Not Right - Did Photographer Capture Ghosts At Ft. Laramie?
Wendy CorrNovember 03, 2023
Report Reveals Sexual Assaults Reports In The Wyoming Military Department Down 30% In 2023
At a legislative committee meeting on Thursday, it was revealed there were 11 incidents of sexual assault reported within the Wyoming Military Department in 2023 down from 16 in 2022.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
Clair McFarland: High Heels Are Only Useful For Kicking Bad Guys In The Throat
High heels are the cigarettes of shoes. They’ll soon be known for their health risks, relegated to glass cupboards at the store and advertised amid disclaimers.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Do LDS Temples ‘Significantly Boost’ property values”?
Dear editor: Reports that LDS temples boost property values around them is “mythology” that’s not supported by hard data.
November 03, 2023
Text Messages Show Education Chief's Staff Did Not Feel Right About Political Event
Text messages show former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder’s own staff was concerned about how he was planning a “Stop The Sexualization Of Our Children”political event in 2022.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
Did This Guy Get Photos Of Ghosts At Fort Laramie On Halloween? You Be The Judge
Cheyenne resident David Martinez said he doesn’t really believe he got photos of ghosts at Fort Laramie on Halloween, but said sharing his images has sparked a fun debate.
Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2023
Hageman’s Push To Block Controversial BLM Rock Springs Plan Passes U.S. House
An effort to shut down the controversial Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Spring plan gained traction on Thursday, as an amendment to block it from Wyoming Congresswoman Rep. Harriet Hageman passed the U.S. House.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2023
Can Radar Powered By Artificial Intelligence Cut Down On Grizzly Attacks?
In response to increasing trouble with grizzlies, Canada is considering tracking bears with artificial intelligence radar to warn people of their whereabouts. Wyoming bear experts aren't that sure about it.
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2023
Gillette School Bus Driver Loses Consciousness, Plows Into Fence With 17 Kids Onboard
A school bus driver from Gillette had a sudden medical event, lost consciousness and drove through a ditch and barbed-wire fence, stopping when the bus high-centered on a hillside. There were 17 elementary school kids on the bus.
Clair McFarlandNovember 02, 2023
Hageman Surprises Some With Vote To Not Censure Tlaib For ‘Antisemitic Activity’
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman said she showed her dedication to the First Amendment on Wednesday when she voted against a proposal to censure Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2023
Alleged Embezzler Now Accused Of Punching Man Who Tried To Kiss Him
A Fort Washakie man accused of embezzling from a tribal health clinic and pistol whipping someone is now charged with allegedly shattering the teeth of a man who tried to kiss him outside a Jackson bar.
Clair McFarlandNovember 02, 2023
Jupiter Is At Its Biggest And Brightest In Wyoming Skies
Jupiter's opposition is Thursday night, which means the solar system's largest planet is directly opposite of the sun in Earth's orbit and at its closest point of the entire year. For skygazers, that means it's prime viewing time.
Andrew RossiNovember 02, 2023
Don’t Try Telling A Wyoming Game Warden Your Salt Lick Is ‘Bear Bait’
An Oregon hunter was nailed for illegally trying to bait big game in Wyoming when a game warden refused to buy his flimsy story about using salt and molasses to bait bears, not deer and elk.
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2023
Guest Column: "Never Again" Is Now
Guest columnist Mike Krampner writes, "The current attack on Israel is an attempt to 'cleanse' the Middle East of Jews (Hamas actually uses that language). That effort is underway now."
CSD StaffNovember 02, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Mike Pence Ends His Unsuccessful and Incomprehensible Run for President
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, " Republican voters rejected Pence — just as they rejected Mitt Romney and Liz Cheney — as their political careers faded to nothing. Trump’s brand of America First Republican populism, however, thrives..."
Charlie SpieringNovember 02, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Thursday's headlines include: -- Education chief sets guidelines for sex books -- Sen. Lummis suggests public land be used for housing -- Repeat drunk poacher gets nailed
Wendy CorrNovember 02, 2023