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By Not Voting Party Line, Converse County GOP Says Lawmaker Goes Against God
The Converse County Republican Party will consider a resolution next month to censure Rep. Forrest Chadwick for not voting enough with the GOP party line and his “blatant disregard to the oath that he made to God.”
Leo WolfsonSeptember 28, 2023
Mother Of Slain Cheyenne Teen Gives Agonizing Statement At Shooter’s Sentencing
As a 20-year-old Cheyenne man was sentenced to 15-20 years for the accidental gunshot killing of a 16-year-old girl in January, her mother gave agonizing testimony how family now “is serving the ultimate sentence.”
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2023
$10 Million Wyoming Shooting Complex Must Be World-Class, Industry Insiders Say
Industry experts said Wednesday that the success of a proposed $10 million Wyoming shooting complex will hinge upon giving firearms and archery enthusiasts what they want and building a world-class facility.
Mark HeinzSeptember 27, 2023
Lego Tried To Go Green, But Found That Would Produce More Carbon Emissions
Lego wanted to find a way to produce its popular plastic bricks with a greater amount of recycled plastics. It discovered that using the material will produce more carbon dioxide, which would defeat the purpose.
September 27, 2023
Biden’s War On Oil And Gas Continues ‘Full Steam Ahead’
The Institute for Energy Research began compiling a list of all the actions the Biden administration has taken against oil, gas and coal. By November 2022, the list was over 100 items. It’s now up to 175.
September 27, 2023
Forget The Calendar: Early Season Yellowstone Snowman Means Winter Is Coming
There was enough snow at the high-altitude Sylvan Lake in Yellowstone over the weekend for an early season snowman, a sure sign winter is closing in on Wyoming.
Andrew RossiSeptember 27, 2023
Riverton Plagued With Vagrant Poop Problem, Town To Pass Anti-Defecation Ordinance
The problem of public defecation isn't limited to the big cities. In Riverton, Wyoming, the problem is so widespread, town officials are on the cusp of passing an anti-defecation ordinance.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2023
Freedom Caucus Says Biden, BLM Policies Attempts At ‘Total Government Control’
Members of the Wyoming Freedom caucus say Biden’s 30x30 plan is the definition of tyranny and is playing out in Wyoming with the BLM’s Rock Springs Resource Management Plan. Together they’re efforts to gain “total government control.”
Leo WolfsonSeptember 27, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Is Right About The Wyoming Public Records Act
Dear editor: The Wyoming Public Records Act should have consequences defined for government personnel withholding information from citizens.
September 27, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Evanston Pastor Doesn't Respect Mormon Religion
Dear editor: Nothing in his letter denotes one iota of respect for the religion of at least 9% of this state and 49.5% of his county.
September 27, 2023
Casper Man Accused Of Buying Girl, 14, Sex Toy And Secretly Recording Her
Accused of buying a sex toy for a 14-year-old girl and installing a hidden camera in her bedroom, a Casper man originally from California faces up to 10 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2023
Disease, Brutality And Amputations Part Of Fort Phil Kearny’s ‘Bloody’ Legacy
This week’s annual Full Moon Tours highlight the bone-chilling stories of death, disease and dismemberment during the brutal two-year occupation of Fort Phil Kearny along the “Bloody” Bozeman Trail.
Andrew RossiSeptember 27, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Wednesday headlines include: Laramie citizens outraged at electricity rate increase; UW keeps fighting transgender speech lawsuit; Photographers go to Yellowstone to find giant tree that looks like a moose.
Wendy CorrSeptember 27, 2023
Hageman Calls Biden Wire Transfers ‘Simple And Obvious’ Corruption
Rep. Harriet Hageman says Tuesday’s revelation that $260,000 in wire transfers from China to President Joe Biden’s home address in 2019 is an example of “simple and obvious corruption.”
Leo WolfsonSeptember 27, 2023
LDS Church Doesn’t Have To Wait On Court To Start Building Cody Temple
Although opponents of a controversial LDS temple planned for Cody are challenging it in court, there’s nothing stopping the church from building it.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 27, 2023
Controversial BLM Plan Does Nothing For Wyoming Mustangs, Advocate Says
Wyoming’s thousands of mustangs are ignored by the Bureau of Land Management’s draft plans for the millions of acres it manages in central Wyoming, a wild horse conservationist said Tuesday.
Mark HeinzSeptember 26, 2023
Jackson Buys 8 Electric Buses For Transit System, But None Are Working
A transit system run by the town of Jackson and Teton County set out to replace its diesel buses with electric, but none of the eight electric buses in its fleet are running, and the company that made them went bankrupt.
September 26, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: BLM Misinforms The Public About Rock Springs Plan
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, “Of the four alternatives examined, Alternative D seems the most balanced approach to management, offering something for every public land user. So why did the BLM select the most stringent alternative as its preferred?”
Cat UrbigkitSeptember 26, 2023
Laramie Citizens Speak Out Against Massive 30% Rocky Mountain Power Electrical Rate Increase
At a public meeting on Monday evening in Laramie, one Albany County resident said, "Wyoming [needs to] send the message that we’re done carrying the water for these green initiatives-pushing and ESG-toting multibillion dollar companies."
September 26, 2023
Judge Dismisses Former Laramie High Schooler's Mask Mandate Lawsuit
A federal court Tuesday dismissed a former Laramie High School student’s lawsuit against the local school district over its 2021 mask mandate, saying Grace Smith hasn’t shown she suffered any actual harm.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 26, 2023
State Fire Advisory Board Says Wyoming Needs At Least 500 More Volunteer Firefighters
Shad Cooper, president of the Wyoming Fire Advisory Board, said Wyoming could use about 500 more firefighters around the state to be fully staffed.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 26, 2023
People Are On the Lookout For This Yellowstone ‘Moose’ That’s Actually A Tree
A tree in Yellowstone National Park’s Lamar Valley looks just like a moose head when seen from the right angle, something experienced Wyoming photographers say they're on the lookout for.
Mark HeinzSeptember 26, 2023
Lawmakers Crack Down On Helping Kids To Quit Smoking Without Parents Knowing
A legislative committee wants to make it illegal for children ages 12-17 to get health care treatment for tobacco or vaping without consent from parents.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 26, 2023
Despite Legal Setback, UW Keeps Fighting Transgender Speech Lawsuit
Top University of Wyoming officials continue a court fight, maintaining they acted properly in banning a Laramie church elder for calling out a transgender student at the Student Union despite a judge saying they’re likely to lose their case.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 26, 2023