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Wyoming Considers Suing BLM Over Controversial Rock Springs Management Plan
It was revealed during a legislative committee meeting Wednesday that the Gov. Mark Gordon’s office is exploring its options for suing the BLM over its proposed Resource Management Plan in the Rock Springs area.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Hunting Wyoming: Laramie County Thick With Antelope, Small Game
Outdoors writer Mark Heinz is doing a series on hunting in all 23 counties in Wyoming. For Laramie County, Mark says it’s a hotspot for antelope and some small game, but elk and deer might be hard to come by.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Judge Disallows Gun, Marijuana Evidence From Cheyenne Teen's Murder Trial
A Laramie County judge has disallowed evidence about marijuana, gun possession and fighting from a Cheyenne teen’s first-degree murder trial.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Two Grizzlies Outside Of Yellowstone In Idaho Gunned Down By Hunters
More regional encounters between grizzlies and hunters ended badly for bears with two more shot and killed by archery hunters in Idaho outside of Yellowstone. Both cases were cleared as justified self-defense.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Brings Sanity & Humor Into Dismal World
Dear editor: Many of us cheer on Rod Miller for bringing a bit of sanity and humor into this dismal political landscape.
CSD StaffOctober 04, 2023
Welcome To Wyoming: Gale-Force Winds, 50-Vehicle Pileup Greet New WHP Commander
Despite winter storm winds that rival hurricanes, there’s much to love about Wyoming, especially its people, said Col. Tim Cameron, who took over the Wyoming Highway Patrol in January.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Thousands In Wyoming May Be Close To Being Dropped From Medicaid
With the COVID-19 federal emergency over, federal requirements preventing Wyoming from updating its Medicaid enrollment have been lifted. Now, the challenge is letting people know they have to reapply for coverage.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Kevin McCarthy Made Too Many Deals to Stay in Power
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes "A deal with Pelosi, a deal with Gaetz, a deal with Biden, a deal with McConnell. Perhaps the next speaker will have fewer enemies in the Republican Party and make fewer costly deals to get there."
Charlie SpieringOctober 04, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Blowing A Hole In Motel Room With Stolen Shotgun
An Etna, Wyoming, man suspected of stealing a pair of guns from an acquaintance is accused of firing a shotgun through a motel room wall — right over the head of someone sleeping in the next room.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Cody Zoning Board Members Think City Officials Misled Them On LDS Temple
A new court filing revealing emails and text messages between Cody Planning and Zoning Board members show they thought the city attorney and planner deliberately misled the board into approving a controversial LDS temple plan.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
Even In October, There Seems To Be ‘Endless Demand’ For Yellowstone Tourism
Yellowstone National Park and its gateway communities are finding October’s shoulder season becoming more of a draw for tourism and visitors.
Andrew RossiOctober 04, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Wednesday's headlines include: - Hageman does not join the coup to oust McCarthy; - New world record for longest golf ball drive happened in Rawlins; - Don't take your dog to grizzly country; - First dinosaur fossil in Yellowstone is from a Tyrannosaurus.
Wendy CorrOctober 04, 2023
In Historic Vote, Hageman A ‘No’ For Removing House Speaker McCarthy
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman couldn't save Kevin McCarthy’s job Tuesday afternoon as her “no” vote wasn’t enough to stop a historic move to remove McCarthy as U.S. House speaker.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
State Lawmaker Says Wyoming Is ‘Raping’ Residents With Property Taxes
State Rep. Bill Allemand didn’t hold back his displeasure with Wyoming’s property tax structure, telling the Joint Revenue Committee on Monday that the state is financially “raping” residents.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Rocky Mountain Power Is Dodging The Public
Dear editor: On September 27, 2023, I sent a message to Rocky Mountain Power asking about the reasoning for their rate increase...
CSD StaffOctober 03, 2023
In Hindsight, Broken Electric Buses Not The Best Choice For Jackson
A former Teton County commissioner told Fox News that, in hindsight, Wyoming’s richest county should have bought natural gas-powered buses instead of the electric fleet that has recently broken down.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
Son Can’t Sue For Inheritance When Dad Dies Before Divorce Is Final, Court Rules
The son of a Wyoming man who died before his divorce was final, leaving half of his $1 million estate to his wife, can’t sue his father’s lawyer for not completing the divorce fast enough, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
A Tyrannosaurus Is The First Confirmed Dinosaur Fossil Found In Yellowstone
Grizzly bears may be the apex predators in Yellowstone National Park, but they weren’t always. A new scientific paper has identified the first identifiable dinosaur fossil from Yellowstone as a Tyrannosaurus.
Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2023
Casper Legislator Blasts Pride Fest Support, Says LGBTQ Families Unnatural
In a Monday statement, state Rep. Jeanette Ward, R-Casper, criticized publicly-funded Enroll Wyoming for supporting Casper Pride Fest and other LGBTQ efforts she said go against the concept of a nuclear family.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2023
After Mauling Deaths In Canada, Bear Experts Warn Against Taking Dogs Into Grizzly Country
The mauling deaths of a couple and their dog by a grizzly in Canada last week have bear experts warning about the dangers of taking dogs into grizzly country. Unless dogs are specifically trained to deal with bears, it's best to leave them at home.
Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2023
Hanna Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Neighbor's Grass When He Wouldn't Cut It
After a dispute about the height of his neighbor’s grass posing a fire hazard, a Hanna, Wyoming, man is accused of setting fire to that grass that burned his neighbor’s house.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
Don't Miss Oct. 14 Eclipse, As Next One Over Wyoming Comes In 2084
While Wyoming isn’t in the sweet spot to see the full effect of the Oct. 14 annual eclipse as it travels across the U.S., it will still be plenty impressive at 60% to 80% full. The next chance to see one won’t come until July 3, 2084.
Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: BLM Claims Any Use Of Natural Resources Likely To Cause Adverse Impacts
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Non-use is preferred by the BLM. That’s not hyperbole but truth. We’re not talking about wilderness areas here, but millions of acres of public lands from the foothills of the Wind River Mountains south to the Colorado border."
Cat UrbigkitOctober 03, 2023
Hunting Wyoming: Albany County Waits For Cooler Temps To Heat Up Hunting
Outdoors writer Mark Heinz is doing a series on hunting in all 23 counties in Wyoming. For Albany County, Mark says its great territory for all three big game species — elk, deer and pronghorn. But it takes cooler temperatures to push game out of the high country.
Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2023