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Fatal Grizzly Mauling In Canada Rekindles ‘Guns Vs. Bear Spray’ Debate
A gun was not a legal option for two adventurers in Canada, who were mauled to death by a grizzly last week, because the country doesn’t allow civilians to have firearms in its national parks. An empty can of bear spray was found at the scene.
Mark HeinzOctober 06, 2023
Kevin Killough: Blame Climate Activists For Rocky Mountain Power Rate Increase
Kevin Killough writes, “Rocky Mountain Power isn’t being deceptive when it says fuel costs are a primary driver of its need to increase rates. The company is just responding to the problem anti-fossil fuel crusaders have created.”
Kevin KilloughOctober 06, 2023
Jackson Man Accused Of Bear-Spraying Tourist May Have Charges Dropped
Because his alleged victim can’t be reached, a Teton County prosecutor is asking to dismiss the case against a homeless Jackson man accused of bear-spraying a tourist after offering to impregnate her.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Cheyenne Man Known As ‘K Thuggin' 2’ Gets 7 Years For Dealing Fentanyl
A Cheyenne man who goes by the handle “K Thuggin 2” has been sentenced to seven years in prison for dealing and transporting fentanyl across the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Hunting Wyoming: Winterkill Hit Carbon County’s Trophy Herds Hard
Outdoors writer Mark Heinz is doing a series on hunting in all 23 counties in Wyoming. For Carbon County, Mark says it has a reputation as a paradise for getting elk, deer and antelope, but devastating winterkill left pickings slim this year.
Mark HeinzOctober 06, 2023
LDS Temples May Be Controversial, But They Significantly Boost Property Values
Plans to build LDS temples with gigantic steeples often meet resistance from local communities, like what’s happening now in Cody, Wyoming, but once they’re built, all signs say neighboring property values get a significant boost.
Leo WolfsonOctober 06, 2023
Colorado Court Rules Names Of Library Book Challengers Aren’t Public
In a ruling reviewing public records laws similar to Wyoming’s, a Colorado judge says libraries can’t publicly reveal the names of people who submit challenges to books.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Rod Miller: How Safe Are Our Persons And Houses In Wyoming?
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "A cop in Thermopolis broke down a citizen’s door without a warrant of any kind and against the advice of the county attorney's office. A gunfight resulted, with the household resident dying and the cop being wounded."
Rod MillerOctober 06, 2023
Letter To The Editor: A Solution To Escalating Property Taxes
Dear editor: Most assessors get it right. They are compelled by law to revalue as property goes up, or down, in value. But there's a simple solution: lower the multiplier.
CSD StaffOctober 06, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, October 6, 2023
Friday's headlines include: -- Thermopolis cop cleared of criminal charges in shooting death but there's more to the story; -- Governor Gordon played referee between Chuck Gray and Curt Meier; -- And three grizzlies beat the crap out of each other for more than three hours.
Wendy CorrOctober 06, 2023
Down To One Working Ambulance, Lusk’s Emergency Request Denied By State Board
The town of Lusk is down to one fully functioning ambulance, and will have to find some other way to get another one as the State Loan and Investment Board on Thursday rejected its request for an emergency grant.
Leo WolfsonOctober 06, 2023
‘Let's Fight To The Death,’ Says Wyoming Woman Before Allegedly Stabbing Idaho Man
A Wyoming woman texted her ex-boyfriend in Idaho "let's fight to the death" before she allegedly stabbed him in the head with a pair of scissors while he slept. She's charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2023
Yellowstone Bears Fattening Up For Winter Have 3-Hour Fight Over Food
At this time of year, bears get very territorial over food sources as they are preparing for hibernation. Earlier this week, three grizzlies in Yellowstone got into a three-hour food fight of sorts, as they battled over a the carcass of a bull elk.
Mark HeinzOctober 05, 2023
Oooops! Angler On Bighorn River Forgets To Detach Pickup From Boat
It was a great day for fishing on the Bighorn River in Thermopolis on Thursday. One angler found a perfect location but, sadly, forgot one detail: detaching his pickup from the boat.
Andrew RossiOctober 05, 2023
Hageman Endorses Jim Jordan As Next US House Speaker
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman didn’t vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, but said she endorses Ohio congressman Jim Jordan’s bid to replace him.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Liz Cheney Says Kevin McCarthy Deserved To Be Ousted
During an event in Minnesota on Wednesday night, Liz Cheney said former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy deserved to be ousted.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Lander Lawmaker Thinks Free City Park Camping Is Unfair Competition
State Sen. Cale Case and Lander City Attorney Adam Phillips have clashed over people being allowed to camp free in City Park. Case says it’s unfair competition, but Phillips says it’s a public service.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Yellowstone Wolves Not The ‘Angels’ Or ‘Demons’ They’re Made Out To Be
The impact of reintroducing wolves to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has become a debate among wildlife biologists. Some say they’ve restored predator-prey balance and others that they tear through other animals like an environmental wrecking ball.
Mark HeinzOctober 05, 2023
Around Wyoming: Here Are The Top-Dollar Pieces From The Buffalo Bill Art Show
After two days of live and silent auctions, this year’s Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale brought in $1.3 million. Here are the 10 pieces that sold for the most.
Andrew RossiOctober 05, 2023
Tempers Boil Over As Chuck Gray and Curt Meier Spar Over Anti-Coal Investing
Gov. Mark Gordon had to intervene more than once during Thursday’s State Loan and Investment Board meeting to break up Secretary of State Chuck Gray and State Treasurer Curt Meier as they took verbal shots at each other over anti-coal investing.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Thermopolis Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting, But Illegally Broke Into Home
A special prosecutor has determined Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally broke into a suspect's home in April, causing a fatal shootout, but a provision for police officers in Wyoming's self-defense law protects him from criminal charges.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Thank You To The Legislature
Dear editor: During the 2023 general session of the Wyoming State Legislature, funds were appropriated to increase rates for agency providers of supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries across the state of Wyoming.
CSD StaffOctober 05, 2023
Clair McFarland: If I Don’t Outrun My Kid It’s The End Of The World
Clair McFarland writes: “I’m not ready for either son to beat me in a race. In fact, I still want to scoop them up in my arms and read to them. But that’s weird, since Firstborn is bigger than I am.”
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thursday's headlines include: -- Gov Gordon is looking at suing the BLM over it's controversial resource management plan. -- More grizzlies in Yellowstone area killed. -- October in Yellowstone.
Wendy CorrOctober 05, 2023