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Legislature To Take Second Swing At Outlawing Transgender Surgeries For Kids
After the failure of Chloe’s Law last year, the Wyoming Legislature will consider another bill when it convenes Feb. 12 that would outlaw transgender surgeries for children.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 22, 2024
Wyoming Places: Yellowstone’s Tomato Soup Pool Looks Innocent But It's Deadly
The Tomato Soup Pool in Yellowstone has been off limits to the public for eight years now. With no trails and "hot springs all over the place," it's a highly dangerous location where a casual tourist could meet their demise quickly, park officials say.
Andrew RossiJanuary 22, 2024
Wyoming Homeowners Want Property Tax Relief, But Disagree On How To Do It
A controversial property tax ballot initiative to cut assessed values by 50% is sparking a lot of debate about how to best address property tax relief in Wyoming without unintentionally paving the way for a state income tax.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 22, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, January 21, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Gov Gordon picks new Supreme Court justice * Ranchers worry about reintroduction of Bighorn Sheep * Interstate 80 is the toughest place for truckers to drive in the US
Wendy CorrJanuary 22, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Breakfast At Casper's "Sherrie's Place"
For 27 years now, regulars have been greeted by name by Sherrie Lopez, the owner of Sherrie's Place in Casper. Lopez starts her day at 4 a.m. to get things ready for the restaurant the Food Network dubbed "Best Breakfast in Wyoming."
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 22, 2024
New Look At Wyoming’s Deadliest Train Wreck Reveals Potential Murder Plot
A Casper historian's investigation into Wyoming’s deadliest train wreck where a train plunged into a roaring creek bed between Casper and Glenrock in 1923, has unearthed many new details -- including a potential murder plot.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 21, 2024
Even Wyoming Winter Can’t Slow Mission To Restore Greybull's Vintage K-Bar Motel
Even during a polar vortex with temperatures plummeting to minus 30 and below, Amanda McGrew is still full-steam ahead on her renovation of the vintage Best K-Bar Motel in Greybull.
Renée JeanJanuary 21, 2024
Wyoming’s Chicken Wing King Tailgates As A Made Man With Bills Mafia
Trent Weitzel of Laramie is the two-time defending Buffalo Wing Festival champion and official chicken wing for Buffalo Bills tailgate parties, making him a made man with the Bills Mafia. This week he's been with hundreds of Bills fans shoveling out the stadium.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 21, 2024
Dinosaur World Thrilled Over Allosaurus Found In Wyoming’s Jurassic Mile
A rare discovery of an Allosaurus found in Wyoming’s famous Jurassic Mile has the dinosaur world excited over the bones which are mostly intact with evidence of injuries and even skin.
Andrew RossiJanuary 21, 2024
Gillette’s Atlas Carbon Pioneers Making Wyoming Coal Profitable Without Burning It
Nearly a decade after setting up shop in Gillette to make Wyoming coal profitable doing something other than burning it, Atlas Carbon is building a new plant and tripling production.
Pat MaioJanuary 21, 2024
Truck Drivers Run Wyoming’s Infamous I-80 Gauntlet To Keep Store Shelves Stocked
Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our modern world, keeping us all well fed while we stay home, warm and happy, through the worst snowstorms. And the worst snowstorms usually happen on I-80.
Renée JeanJanuary 21, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Enviros Haven't Destroyed Forest, Climate Change Has
To the editor: "A column by Karl Brauneis, explaining that the demise of the timber industry, brought about by environmentalists... It’s a thought-provoking column, but I think that Mr. Brauneis misdiagnoses the problem."
January 21, 2024
Wyoming Loves The 6.5 Creedmoor, Even If It’s The Nickelback Of Rifle Cartridges
The 6.5 Creedmoor rifle cartridge has been the butt of jokes and social media memes shared among hunters and shooters, but some Wyomingites say they love it -- kind of like the band Nickelback.
Mark HeinzJanuary 21, 2024
Rod Miller: Naked Campfire Politics in The Big Empty
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Hey, did y’all hear that Rep. Wood Chip is gonna introduce a Genital Intimidation bill? It's a law against intimidatin’ other folks with yer equipment."
Rod MillerJanuary 21, 2024
Cheyenne’s Derby Club Opening Gigantic Youth Entertainment Center
Cheyenne's Derby Club is creating a youth entertainment center that will dramatically expand entertainment options for youths in Cheyenne. There’s laser tag, escape rooms, bowling, pool tables, and more.
January 21, 2024
Johnny J’s Diner A Casper Hot Spot That’s Pure 1950’s Kitsch
Lunchtime at Johnny J’s Diner in Casper is an exercise in pure 1950’s kitsch. The menu features burgers named for Elvis, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly while Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman” streams from the overhead speakers.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 20, 2024
Sheridan Rancher Passes On The Wyoming Way One Subscriber At A Time
Peter Burgess, a fourth-generation rancher near Sheridan, showcases Wyoming values and the toil and fun of working a cattle ranch, one subscriber at a time through his YouTube channel "The Wyoming Way."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 20, 2024
Why Is There A Bike On Top Of The Historic Lander Grain Elevator?
Trey Warren is an unusual and outgoing person who, in his own eclectic way, saved the historic 75-foot-tall Lander grain elevator. He also bolted a mountain bike on top of it, and has even saddled up to ride it like a bull.
Renée JeanJanuary 20, 2024
Guest Column: Importance Of The High Plains Arboretum Cannot Be Overstated
Shane Smith, the founder of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens writes, "Now is a rare opportunity to preserve the history of the High Plains Arboretum as a Wyoming Historical Site or otherwise take the chance of losing it forever."
CSD StaffJanuary 20, 2024
Capturing Knowledge: Wyoming Farmer Documenting Wisdom Being Lost To Time
Knowledge, wisdom and homespun skill passed down through generations of American farm families is being lost to time and giant ag conglomerates. Newcastle's Paul Eitel is one farmer who can’t abide this trend.
January 20, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Figs Brings 5-Star Lebanese Food To Jackson
Figs Restaurant in Jackson surprises a lot of customers with an authentic 5-star Lebanese dining experience. Not only are the recipes authentic, but many of the ingredients are sourced from Lebanon, so the flavors will be as authentic as possible.
Renée JeanJanuary 20, 2024
No Charges In Embezzlement Scandal In Guernsey, Wyoming
Although the Guernsey parks district was cleared of criminal embezzlement allegations by a Platte County Sheriff’s Office investigation over missing dance team money, the town is still abandoning the program.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 20, 2024
Even With The Risk Of Breaking Through, Wyoming Winter Anglers Love Ice Fishing
Angel Smith loves ice fishing so much that even a potentially deadly fall through the ice didn’t deter him from going back. Despite the harrowing experience, Smith said it gave him an opportunity to educate others.
Mark HeinzJanuary 20, 2024
Ranchers Want Bighorn Sheep Back In Rugged Central Wyoming, But Don’t Trust Feds
Wildlife advocates want to reintroduce bighorn sheep to the rugged Sweetwater Rocks area in central Wyoming, but area ranchers are worried federal agencies will use them to push livestock off public lands.
Mark HeinzJanuary 20, 2024