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Rod Miller: Police Misbehavior And The Critical Role Of The Free Press

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Cowboy State Daily's Clair McFarland has broken a couple of stories about police misbehavior in Thermopolis. We are watching a real life instance of the power of a free press play out before our eyes in real time."

Rod MillerOctober 11, 2023

The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, is accused of leaving 115 human bodies to decay in a storage facility the owner claims was used for taxidermy.

115 Decaying Bodies Found In "Green And Natural" Colorado Funeral Home Won't Happen In Wyoming

While 115 human bodies were found decaying in a so-called "green and natural" funeral home in Colorado last week, a situation like this likely wouldn't happen in Wyoming because of strict regulations here and almost no regulations in Colorado.

Andrew RossiOctober 11, 2023

Mike Krampner is a former Wyoming attorney who now lives in Jerusalem, Israel.

Wyoming Transplant In Israel Heartbroken As War Wages Around Him

Mike Krampner is a former Wyoming attorney who now lives in Jerusalem and said he’s heartbroken to watch war erupt after the terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel.

Leo WolfsonOctober 11, 2023

State Sen. Charlie Scott, left, and Rep. Cyrus Western.

Wyoming Harvard Grads Disgusted By Student Groups' Support Of Hamas Attacks

A pair of Wyoming lawmakers who went to Harvard University say they’re disgusted with the more than 30 student groups at the school who are blaming Israel for the deadly Hamas attack that has plunged the country into war with the terrorist group.

Clair McFarlandOctober 11, 2023

Wyoming's Picture-Perfect Autumn Weather About To Change With "Season-Changing" Cold Front

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says to expect “season-changing” thunderstorms, rain, wind, up to a foot of snow in the high country and winter travel conditions along I-80 through Thursday night.

Andrew RossiOctober 11, 2023

Alsop Lake in Albany County, Wyoming, is a trophy fishing lake where invasive New Zealand mud snails have been found.

Wyoming Game And Fish Says Invasive Snail Found In Albany County Trophy Fishery

Wyoming Game and Fish officials confirm invasive New Zealand mud snails have been found in an Albany County trophy fishing lake.

October 11, 2023

Cheyenne DAR Members Fight National Organization For Allowing Transgender Women

Members of the Cheyenne chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are fighting the national organization over a rule change that now allows transgender women into the group.

Leo WolfsonOctober 11, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Wednesday's headlines include: -- Grizzly 610 hit by a semi on Monday and spent hours on the side of the road languishing in pain. -- Women's rights activist Riley Gaines, who is coming to UW later this month, was called a bigot and then canceled by Penn State. -- A company in Upton has invested $44 million in a rare earths project. The hope is to loosen the stranglehold China has on rare earth elements.

Wendy CorrOctober 11, 2023

Riley Gaines Gets Called 'Bigot,' And Then Canceled By Penn State; Still Planning UW Visit

After Penn State University president call Riley Gaines a “bigot” and the university canceled her Tuesday event, the women’s rights activist is still expected at UW on Oct. 24.

Clair McFarlandOctober 10, 2023

Letter To The Editor: Eating Prairie Dog Is Horrible

Dear editor: Never again will I eat another prairie dog.

CSD StaffOctober 10, 2023

Politics Drove Trump, Biden To Reject Compromise BLM Rock Springs Plan

Presidential politics largely determined the direction of the Bureau of Land Management’s controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, with both Biden and Trump rejecting a balanced proposal, says former BLM engineer.

Mark HeinzOctober 10, 2023

Rare Element Resources CEO Brent Berg, center left, with Wyoming state, national and local officials at Monday's groundbreaking for the company's rare earths demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming.

The $44 Million Bet To Make Upton, Wyoming Ground Zero For Rare Earth Elements

A demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming, is a $44 million bet that a process developed by Rare Earth Elements will help the U.S. become a leader in processing rare earths and loosen China’s stranglehold on a vital market sector.

Renée JeanOctober 10, 2023

Cat Urbigkit: It Doesn’t Matter What the BLM Says, What Counts Is What’s In Writing.

Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Don’t give the BLM the benefit of the doubt – the agency doesn’t deserve it. What counts is not what agency officials say, or what it pledges it intends to do, but what is in writing in the official record."

Cat UrbigkitOctober 10, 2023

Wyoming Paying Less At The Pump Even As Oil Prices Surge

The Hamas attack on Israel boosted oil prices to $86 per barrel in trading Monday. But gasoline prices in Wyoming, meanwhile, are on a downward trend that some analysts are predicting will continue through November.

Renée JeanOctober 10, 2023

Lawmakers Urge Caution On Changing Laws After Thermopolis Cop Shooting

Wyoming lawmakers say caution is needed when considering changing state laws in the wake of a Thermopolis police officer illegally breaking into a suspect’s home and triggering a fatal shootout.

Clair McFarlandOctober 10, 2023

Rabbi Moshe Halfon, from left, Matani Ravenna and Noam Mantaka speak during Monday's peaceful vigil at the Wyoming Capitol in response to the Hamas attack on Israel.

Israeli Nationals In Wyoming Pray For Loved Ones After Hamas Attack

Wyoming residents and recent transplants from Israel held a peaceful vigil at the Wyoming Capitol on Monday, praying for family and friends threatened by a fast-escalating war with Hamas.

Leo WolfsonOctober 10, 2023

Of these two payphones at the Norris Campground in Yellowstone National Park, one still works.

In Remote Yellowstone Wilderness, There’s Still A Working Pay Phone

There are plenty of endangered species in Yellowstone National Park, but finding a working pay phone at the closed Norris Campground may be the most endangered of them all.

Andrew RossiOctober 10, 2023

After being struck by a vehicle Oct. 9 along U.S. Highway 89 in Teton National Park, Wyoming’s beloved Grizzly 610 laid still for hours before finally rejoining her three yearling cubs. She was reported to be up and moving normally early Tuesday.

Wyoming’s Beloved Grizzly 610 Struck By Semi; Languished By Road For Hours

Wyoming’s beloved Grizzly 610, a grown offspring of the famous Grizzly 399, was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon and languished by the side of the road for hours with her three cubs. Rangers are hopeful that she’ll make a full recovery.

Mark HeinzOctober 10, 2023

Wyoming Supreme Court building in Cheyenne.

Court: No Problem With Cheyenne Double Murderer Wearing Electric Shock Belt

A judge didn’t abuse her power by making a Cheyenne double murderer wear an electric-shock belt at his trial after the man didn’t show up to court in time to argue against that idea, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Clair McFarlandOctober 10, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

This is Cowboy State Daily Radio News for Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Wendy CorrOctober 10, 2023

Hunter Says Don't Listen To The Critics: "Prairie Dogs Are Good To Eat!"

Responding to a Cowboy State Daily article where outdoorsmen disparaged the thought of eating prairie dogs, one hunter says they're actually good to eat, especially with an Italian marinade. But he did caution to watch out for the plague.

Mark HeinzOctober 09, 2023

Wyoming Delegation Firmly Behind Israel; Gordon Lowers The Flags

Each member of Wyoming’s congressional delegation issued statements expressing their support for Israel and its right to defend itself after Hamas’ terrorist attacks on the country over the weekend. Gov Gordon lowered the flags on Monday for the lives lost.

Jimmy OrrOctober 09, 2023

A camera operator films while making a new Ken Burns documentary on the American bison.

Wyoming Plays Key Role In New Ken Burns Documentary, ‘American Buffalo’

Wyoming is a key part of Ken Burns’ new documentary “American Buffalo,” which explores the connection between the massive herds of the shaggy beasts, Native American culture and settling the West. It debuts on October 16.

October 09, 2023

President John F. Kennedy speaks in Salt Lake City prior to activating power production at Flaming Gorge Dam on Sept. 27, 1963.

It’s Been 60 Years Since President Kennedy Turned On The Power At Flaming Gorge Dam

Sixty years ago, President John F. Kennedy pressed a button that opened the penstocks at Flaming Gorge Dam and started a system that has produced hydroelectric power for six decades.

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