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Supreme Court Could Force Jackson To Rethink $31,000 In Gov't Fees For Home Building
Someone who wants to build a 4,000-square-foot home in Jackson has to pay local government $31,000 for the privilege. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could make it easier to sue the town over those fees.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2024
The Roundup - A Conversation with Meteorologist Don Day
Tune in to The Roundup, a podcast featuring voices, opinions, and perspectives from interesting people in the Cowboy State. Episode 6 features meteorologist Don Day.
Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2024
Wyoming CREG Report 2024: State Can Expect Slight Revenue Drop Through 2025
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) released its revised revenue estimates for the 2024 calendar year and 2025 fiscal year on Friday. The state can expect about $30 million less revenue from minerals, according to the report.
Pat MaioJanuary 13, 2024
Colorado Fugitives Ram Police Vehicles During Chase Through Casper
A pair of fugitives from Colorado, including one who was also wanted in Natrona County, were arrested Friday after leading police on a chase through Casper that included ramming two police vehicles.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Rep. Ward For "What Is A Woman" Bill
To the editor: Rep. Provenza needs to understand the reality of this world and realize there are those who will use transgender identities to prey on young men and young women. They are sick individuals, and their behavior is criminal.
January 12, 2024
Guest Column: Uniparty Elitists Are Trying To Destroy Wyoming
Rep. Bill Allemand writes, "Why are the elitists in the Wyoming House of Representatives trying to destroy our great state? They proved last session that they support big taxes, big spending, and big pharma."
CSD StaffJanuary 12, 2024
Dennis Sun: Understanding Agriculture
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For most consumers, finding food to feed their families is easy – just head to the grocery store. Most consumers don’t realize all of the work and money it takes to get America’s food onto shelves for people to select what they need."
Dennis SunJanuary 12, 2024
Clair McFarland: These Extra Books Are In Case Of Invasion
Clair McFarland writes: "Every town should have a used bookstore, even if it’s just a few shelves in an old chicken coop with an honor-pay tin can wedged between the wind-eaten volumes."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days Won’t Have Live Horse-Racing After All
Cheyenne Frontier Days has decided it won’t pursue a proposal to bring 16 days of live horse racing to Frontier Park after all, even though it could have been a revenue stream to help pay for looming maintenance needs.
Renée JeanJanuary 12, 2024
Bairoil Shooter With Dementia To Face Trial, Can't 'Play The Crazy Card'
A Wyoming woman mending from two bullet wounds said she's glad the accused shooter, her husband's uncle, can't “play the crazy card,” after a judge ruled Wednesday the uncle is mentally competent to face trail.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
Wyoming’s Famous Grizzly 399 Still Healthy As She Hits Ripe Old Age Of 28
Wyoming’s most famous bear, Grizzly 399, reached a significant milestone this month when she hit age 28, but she’ll have to last at least another six years to match the longest known lifespan of a grizzly in the Northern Rockies region.
Mark HeinzJanuary 12, 2024
Lummis Joins Barrasso In Endorsing Trump For President
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Friday announced she is endorsing Donald Trump for president. “Living in Joe Biden's America is a disaster,” Lummis said. “His open borders agenda has caused a crisis at the border and throughout the country like we've never seen before.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 12, 2024
Wyoming’s Sleeping Giant Ski Area Won’t Open Because Of Lack Of Snow, Staff
Some Wyoming ski resorts have been hard hit by an unseasonably warm December and light snow, pushing their opening dates back a month. A lack of snow and staff has closed Sleeping Giant Ski Area in Cody for the season.
Renée JeanJanuary 12, 2024
Casper Man Faces Felony Charges For Punching And Kicking Police In The Face
A Casper man suspected of DUI when he wrapped his car around a telephone pole Thursday also faces felony charges for allegedly punching one police officer in the face and kicking another in the jaw.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2024
Dangerous Winter Blast Hits Wyoming With Subzero Temps, Snow, -50 Wind Chills
The most significant winter storm of the 2023-2024 winter season has plunged Wyoming into a deep freeze with dangerous double-digit subzero temperatures and wind chills as low as minus 50. Every corner of Wyoming is feeling the brunt of the polar vortex.
Andrew RossiJanuary 12, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Why Cars Struggle to Start In the Cold
Automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Why does your car have such a tough time starting when the weather is cold? I can explain. In about 800 words or so. Without once using the word 'shrinkage!'"
Aaron TurpenJanuary 12, 2024
Manslaughter Charges For Wyoming Man Who Sold Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Pills
A Greybull man convicted of four felonies for delivery and possession of counterfeit Oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that killed 25-year-old Jordan Jackson of Cody, faces new manslaughter charges in neighboring Park County related to Jackson’s death.
Jen KocherJanuary 12, 2024
Hageman Honors Green River Hero Who Saved Lives In House Fire
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Friday recognized Green River hero Ryan Pasborg who risked his life by running into a burning house to save the life of a mother and her son. Last month, Pasborg received the nation's highest civilian award for heroism.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 12, 2024
Teacher, Parents Give Conflicting Accounts On Sex Pictures In Wright Art Class
The tiny town of Wright, Wyoming, exploded in controversy this week over a dispute about whether a fourth-grade art teacher enabled students to view images of male-on-male sex acts.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
Guest Column: Reviewing 2023 And Planning For Greater Successes Ahead
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "The year 2023 – my first year in the U.S. House of Representatives – was quite a journey. While we had our share of challenges, we have also had great success in passing conservative legislation, holding a record number of committee hearings, and tackling some of the issues most critical to our country."
CSD StaffJanuary 12, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, January 12, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Why Is Natrona County paying $1.3 million for one flight per day? * Wyoming Caucus outlines legislative strategy for upcoming session * Bears in Japan are like bears in Wyoming except they attack people a lot more
Wendy CorrJanuary 12, 2024
Wyoming’s Republican Factions Say They Want Compromise, But Can They Do It?
The Wyoming Caucus says it wants to compromise in the upcoming legislative session, which will require building alliances with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, which has become a rivalry within the state Republican Party.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 12, 2024
Riverton Youth Leader Charged With Molesting Girl, Says He ‘Gave In To Temptation’
A church youth leader from Riverton has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a girl younger than 12 in Florida. He allegedly told police there that he’s addicted to pornography and “gave in to temptation.”
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024
Japan’s Bears Are Much Like Wyoming’s — But They’re Meaner And Attack More People
Japan has just recorded its worst year ever for bear attacks on people. Scientists say the bear in Japan are meaner and more likely to attack humans than they are in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Mark HeinzJanuary 12, 2024