Headlines
Explore a chronological display of Cowboy State Daily’s articles.
News
In Yellowstone, Santa Ditches Reindeer For Vintage Touring Bus
Friday was opening day for Yellowstone National Park’s winter season, but for the local communities around Mammoth Hot Springs, it was all about Santa, who ditched his reindeer to make a grand entrance in a vintage touring bus.
Andrew RossiDecember 17, 2023
Wyoming Arctic Truck Company Builds 6x6 Snow Trucks That Can Drive Anywhere
The Iceland-based Arctic Truck company just opened its first North American shop and located it in Cheyenne. Two 6x6 customized F-350 trucks, which can cost between $250,000 - $450,000 each, recently drove from Cheyenne to the Magnetic North Pole across frozen sea ice and boundless fields of deep snow.
Mark HeinzDecember 17, 2023
Steel Shipping Containers Made Into 800-Square-Foot Rural Wyoming Home
An 800-square-foot home made from three steel shipping containers hit the real estate market last weekend 10 miles south of Pinedale. The property, which has amazing views, is listed for $315,000, or $393.75 per square foot.
December 17, 2023
Powell Man’s Late-Night Lightbulb Moment Becomes National-Selling Card Game
Nearly three years after Mark McKenna of Powell had a late-night lightbulb moment, his family’s new card game, Royal Turmoil, is selling around the U.S. and increasing in sales every month.
Amber SteinmetzDecember 17, 2023
Oil, Gas Wells Don’t Bother Antelope In Prime Wyoming Migration Route
Instead of harming antelope along Wyoming’s “Path of the Pronghorn” migration route, oil and gas wells might have spared some from freezing to death during the devastating winter of 2022-2023.
Mark HeinzDecember 17, 2023
Dennis Sun: Less Cattle Next Year
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "An early news show I watched one morning interviewed a mad Al Gore, who was very disappointed in the final COP28 draft for leaving out agriculture, food and fossil fuels. It made me realize when Al Gore is mad, it’s a good day."
Dennis SunDecember 16, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Driving To Cheyenne In Winter For Christmas Party – What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Last winter, Interstate 80 was closed so much, it almost disrupted parts of the national economy because of those 13,000 stalled semi-trucks that pass through each day.”
Bill SniffinDecember 16, 2023
It Takes A Monster Effort On Monster Machines To Keep Casper’s Runways Clear
While not a major metropolitan airfield, there’s nothing small-time about how Casper-Natrona International Airport attacks Wyoming’s windy and snowy winters. It takes a monster effort on monster machines to keep the runways clear.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 16, 2023
Wyoming Ranchers Salute Great Pyrenees In Georgia Who Fought Off 11 Coyotes To Save Livestock
A sheepdog in Georgia that killed eight coyotes in defense of his flock is nominated for Farm Dog of the Year. Wyoming ranchers say "Casper" is proof of how livestock protection dogs prove their worth day in and day out.
Jake NicholsDecember 16, 2023
Torrington Man's Love Affair With His 1973 Ford Bronco
The obsession started in 1969 when one of Ed Schreiner's relatives drove up in a brand new Ford Bronco. Now Ed Schreiner puts 50,000 miles a year on “Stella Louise," his 1973 Bronco, traveling to places across Wyoming and the West to capture scenic photos of his classic ride.
Mark HeinzDecember 16, 2023
Wyoming History: Thousands Of Names Carved Into Stone Along Historic Western Trails
Long before people could document their travels on social media, they carved their names into cliff walls along the Oregon, Mormon and California trails through Wyoming. They served not only as unofficial registries but key navigational landmarks.
December 16, 2023
Laramie’s Chicken Wings Food Truck Tailgates At Every Buffalo Bills Game
Laramie-based chicken joint on wheels "Double Dubs" is tailgating Buffalo Bills football games this season — home and road — to make sure the Bills rabid fanbase get their favorite wings prior to kickoff. It all started because Josh Allen vouched for them.
Jake NicholsDecember 16, 2023
The Roundup - A Conversation with CJ Box
Tune in to our second episode of The Roundup, a podcast featuring voices, opinions, and perspectives from interesting people in the Cowboy State. Episode 2 features our conversation with bestselling author CJ Box.
Wendy CorrDecember 16, 2023
Guest Column: Wyoming Needs To Be Bullish About Energy
Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "An all-of-the-above approach is urgent. Are there new industries entering the state? Yes. Are we abandoning traditional fossil energy? Categorically no! "
CSD StaffDecember 16, 2023
Hageman Rips Head Of SEC For Rule To Allow Foreign Land ‘Rights’
Harriet Hageman is hot over a proposed SEC rule that would allow foreign nations to buy undefined “rights” to certain private and public lands.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2023
Sheridan County Land Swap Critics Worry 630-Acre Ranch Could Be Developed
A controversial proposed land swap in Sheridan County has some worried the state would eventually sell the 630 acres of prime ranch land for development.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2023
Turning A Semi-Automatic Gun Into A Machine Gun Has Some Serious Drawbacks
Although to some, it may sound like a fun idea, converting semi-automatic firearms to fully automatic is illegal, unsafe and probably not worth the risk of huge fines and prison time, say Wyoming gun enthusiasts.
Mark HeinzDecember 16, 2023
450 Kappa Sorority Sisters Side With UW Women Against Transgender Member
A group of 450 Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority sisters have filed a court argument this week backing six University of Wyoming sisters in their appeal against the sorority for admitting a transgender member at the UW chapter.
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
Bill Would Help Struggling Wyoming Search And Rescue Groups Recruit Volunteers
Recruiting search and rescue volunteers in Wyoming is becoming more difficult, but the Legislature will consider a bill to help attract more by adding search and rescue to the state’s health insurance.
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2023
Clair McFarland: Winter Starts When Everything Breaks Or Pukes
Clair McFarland writes: “Winter starts when my car breaks down and my kid starts puking."
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
Rock Springs Teachers Plead ‘We Need Help’ With Students Too Unruly To Handle
Saying the unruly behavior of students in their Rock Springs classrooms is becoming too disruptive to deal with, the Sweetwater County Education Association begged the local school board this week that "we need help."
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
Medicine Bow Rallies Around Family After Father Of 3 Killed In Head-On
The Medicine Bow community in rural Carbon County is rallying around a local family after a Nov. 30 head-on crash claimed the life of a young father of three.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 15, 2023
Jewish History Ph.D. With Wyoming Roots Scoffs At Lander Pro-Palestine Protesters
A group of pro-Palestine protesters in Lander, Wyoming, have refused to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack that started a bloody war with Israel. A Jewish history PhD and longtime Wyomingite now living in Israel scoffs at their claims.
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023
Man Shoots Deer, Makes Dentures From Deer, Then Eats Deer With Dentures
A rugged Canadian woodsman once made himself dentures out of a deer’s teeth — and then ate the deer with its own teeth. A Wyoming dentist said that was ingenious, but not advisable. A Wyoming outdoorsman calls it “badass.”
Mark HeinzDecember 15, 2023