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Biden’s DOE Denies Wyoming’s Pitch For $1.25 Billion Hydrogen Hub
Wyoming officials said Friday they’re “disappointed” that a $1.25 billion Western region hydrogen hub isn’t included in a $7 billion Biden administration hydrogen network.
Greg JohnsonOctober 13, 2023
Cheney Says GOP ‘Abandoning The Constitution’ With Jordan Pick For House Speaker
Hours after former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, of Wyoming, said House Republicans will abandon the Constitution if they nominate Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker, Republicans did just that.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Sorority Claims Women Who Sued Over UW Chapter Transgender Member Can’t Appeal
Six women appealing their lost case against the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority over the induction of a transgender member have hired two all-star appeals attorneys, while the sorority is asking the appeals court not to hear the case.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Students To Launch Balloon 17 Miles Into Sky For NASA Eclipse Project
A small group of Central Wyoming College students is launching a balloon 17 miles into the atmosphere for a NASA research project to collect information on Saturday’s eclipse.
Andrew RossiOctober 13, 2023
Accused Stabber Who Texted 'Let's Fight To The Death' Was Out On Bond For DUI
A Wyoming woman accused to stabbing her boyfriend in the head after texting him, “Let’s fight to the death” was out on bond at the time for her fourth DUI charge in 10 years.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Insurance Agent Claims Company Bilked Him Out Of Up To $225,000
Saying he was shorted as much as about $225,000 when he was fired, a Wyoming insurance agent is taking his claim to the Wyoming Supreme Court next month.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Might Poach BLM Employees To Push Back On Contentious Rock Springs Plan
Wyoming Legislators plan to push back against the Bureau of Land Management over its controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, including trying to poach BLM employees.
Mark HeinzOctober 13, 2023
Raw Milk From Jackson Outlet Suspected Of Sending Two Kids To Hospital
Five people in Teton and Lincoln counties, including two children who were hospitalized, are believed to have been made sick by consuming raw milk, the Wyoming Department of Health confirmed Thursday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday's headlines include: -- A $15 million wildlife diversion project near LaBarge was dedicated on Thursday; -- A Powell man is accused of embezzling $1.3 million dollars from Cody & Gillette newspapers; -- Finally, one state is giving Colorado some wolves after Wyoming told them no.
Wendy CorrOctober 13, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: I Live In The Rock Springs District Of The BLM, Here's What I See
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "These sheep will journey 125 miles from north to south under their own hoof power, before turning north again next spring – an annual cycle practiced here for more than 100 years."
Cat UrbigkitOctober 13, 2023
WHP: Semi Driver Didn’t Check Brakes Before Spilling 40,000 Pounds Of Bentonite
The Wyoming Highway Patrol continues to investigate a semitrailer crash that spilled 40,000 pounds of bentonite near Buffalo and whether the driver didn’t stop for a mandatory brake check.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
Plow Trucks Out In Force For Wyoming’s First Big Snow Of Season
After expecting to be short as many as 70 snowplow drivers this winter, WYDOT now is “in good shape” — and they're out in force for Wyoming’s first significant storm of the season.
Andrew RossiOctober 12, 2023
Powell Man With Mystery Ukraine Wife Accused Of Stealing $1.3 Million From Newspapers
The longtime accountant of a Cody-based publisher of several Wyoming newspapers claimed some of the $1.3 million he’s accused of stealing from Sage Publishing was to support a sick wife in Ukraine.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
$15 Million Wildlife Underpass Project Near La Barge Dedicated On Thursday
A $15 million wildlife underpass near Highway 189 was dedicated Thursday and includes nine underpasses, 33 miles of fencing, and two miles of new road. The goal is to keep wildlife off of the road, thereby protecting motorists and the animals.
October 12, 2023
After Wyoming Refused, Oregon Will Give Colorado 10 Wolves
Despite not getting any wolves from Wyoming, Colorado’s reintroduction program is set to go paws on the ground with 10 wolves from Oregon, starting in December.
Mark HeinzOctober 12, 2023
Cody Police Officer Suspended After Angry Traffic Stop Back On The Job
The city of Cody and its police department say Officer Blake Stinson, who had been on leave after a YouTube video circulated showing his angry traffic stop of a local teen, is back on the job.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
Wyoming Second Amendment Group Fined By State For Election Violation Wins Appeal
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Wyoming Gun Owners on Wednesday, which was fined over a provocative radio ad aired during the 2020 election cycle. The court ruled the election law the group was fined for is too vague.
Leo WolfsonOctober 12, 2023
Burns Residents Outraged As Town Council Evicts Popular Restaurant
Many of the 392 people who live in the tiny town of Burns, Wyoming, say they’re outraged that the town has evicted the popular The Rustic Plate restaurant after a lease dispute.
Leo WolfsonOctober 12, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Thursday's headlines include: -- Cheyenne couple films Bigfoot in Colorado and media melts down; -- Cheyenne chapter of Daughters of American Revolution fighting to keep trans women out; -- Former Casper attorney who lives in Jerusalem heartbroken over war.
Wendy CorrOctober 12, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Here We Go Again -- Nominating Steve Scalise Puts Republicans Back at Square One
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "By abandoning Jim Jordan, Republicans lose their chance to take a major stand against Democrats and offer new leadership and a sharply different opposing agenda."
Charlie SpieringOctober 12, 2023
Kevin Costner’s Band Sells Out Jackson's Million Dollar Cowboy Bar In 14 Minutes
Kevin Costner and his band Modern West is coming to Jackson’s Million Dollar Cowboy Bar next week and tickets, which went on sale Wednesday, sold out in 14 minutes — the fastest the venue has ever recorded.
Jake NicholsOctober 12, 2023
Teton County Citizens Outraged Over Truck Hitting Grizzly 610, Want Speed Limits Reduced Now
Teton County residents are fed up with people speeding and hitting wildlife along a stretch of U.S. Highway 89 that goes through Grand Teton National Park. The truck that hit Grizzly 610 on Monday is the last straw, they say.
Mark HeinzOctober 12, 2023
Cheyenne Couple Reportedly Spots Bigfoot From Train, Media Goes Bonkers
A Cheyenne couple says they spotted Bigfoot while on a train ride in Colorado over the weekend. The video, of course, has gone viral and the media has gone bonkers over it.
Mark HeinzOctober 11, 2023
Cheyenne Couple Reportedly Spots Bigfoot From Train, Media Goes Bonkers
A Cheyenne couple says they spotted Bigfoot while on a train ride in Colorado over the weekend. The video, of course, has gone viral and the media has gone bonkers over it.
Mark HeinzOctober 11, 2023