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Big Fish Story? Why Wyoming’s Golden Trout Record Seems Sketchy
The fish that holds Wyoming’s golden trout record is more than twice the size that species normally grows to and didn’t come with photos or written documentation. As of now, the 75-year-old record rests only on the word of a dead man.
Mark HeinzNovember 19, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Schools Can't Keep Gender Transition Discussions Private
Dear editor: If a student has a serious concern about being in the wrong body, this is a discussion that needs the parents involved.
November 19, 2023
Rod Miller: The “Cowboy Diaspora” & Deep Wyoming Roots
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "When our young cowgirls and cowboys hanker to stretch their legs and see what lies on the other side of yonder ridge, we should encourage ‘em. We should pack ‘em a lunch and let ‘em know they’ll always have a home to come back to."
Rod MillerNovember 19, 2023
Cody Gun Range Purchases World War II .30-Caliber Browning 1919A4 Machine Gun
Those who’ve ever wanted to fire an actual machine gun now have their chance as the Cody Firearms Experience gun range just purchased a genuine, fully operational 1943 Word War II .30-caliber Browning 1919A4 machine gun.
Mark HeinzNovember 19, 2023
Little America: The Middle-Of-Nowhere Hotel On I-80 That's Also Its Own Town
Little America, Wyoming, is truly in the middle of nowhere on I-80 in Sweetwater County. Started after its founder was stuck in a raging blizzard which reminded him of Antarctica, the hotel is also a town, with its own ZIP code, where workers live.
Renée JeanNovember 19, 2023
Wyoming Already Produces 20% Of The World’s Helium, And Likely Has A Lot More
There are three locations in the world where helium can be sourced. One is Qatar, another is in Texas and the third is right here in Wyoming. And a recent report says there's a lot more here in the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanNovember 19, 2023
Dennis Sun: Beef Producers Are Optimistic
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "A recent survey showed 65 percent stating they are optimistic about the future; 57 percent reported profitability in the past five years; 54 percent noted they will add another member to their operation in the next five years and 38 percent said they plan to grow their herd size over the next five years."
Dennis SunNovember 19, 2023
Just How Far Will Grizzlies Roam? As Far As People Will Tolerate
With grizzlies moving south in Wyoming and east in Montana, just how far they go will hinge on whether people think it’s happening naturally, or if the bears are being forced on them and not managed at the state level.
Mark HeinzNovember 19, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Business Forum Is A Statewide Reunion From Across A Big Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Former Gov. Dave Freudenthal talked about how the original founders of the state felt strongly that residents had both the desire and the ability to pay their own way.”
Bill SniffinNovember 19, 2023
Wyoming Celebrity Chef Puts A Jamaican Twist On Her Classic Thanksgiving
Wyoming celebrity chef Petrina Peart talks turkey, including a family favorite Jamaican jerk seasoning for her Thanksgiving bird, as well as a sour cream and raisin pie she discovered in Dubois.
Renée JeanNovember 19, 2023
Ranchers Shell Out $140K For Unborn Calf Of Famous Million Dollar Angus Bull
Doc Ryan is a famous Angus bull that earns more than $1 million per year for his semen and is so sought after that ranchers recently shelled out $140,000 for one of his unborn calves. The former owner of the bull is Gillette native, Trey Wasserburger.
November 18, 2023
Napoleon Dynamite, Uncle Rico & Pedro Reunite To Discuss Movie 20 Years Later
It’s been nearly 20 years since “Napoleon Dynamite” was released and the actors who played Napoleon, Uncle Rico, and Pedro reunited on Friday night in Missoula to discuss the movie with hundreds of fans.
Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2023
Clark Is the Windiest Place in Wyoming, So Why Do People Live There?
When any other Wyoming community has wind gusts of 80 mph, it’s a noteworthy event. That’s an average day in Clark, which regularly records gusts over 100 mph. Last year, winds hit 128 mph -- which is nearly a class 4 hurricane.
Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2023
Who Was First To Summit Grand Teton Still A Fierce Mountaineering Debate
Recent controversy over who exactly made the first summit of Grand Teton in western Wyoming has cast credible doubt on the current attribution — William O. Owen, Franklin Spalding, along with ranch hands Frank Petersen and John Shive — and spurred more research on alternate claims.
Jake NicholsNovember 18, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Saturday's headlines include: - Laramie County parents sue school where 5th grader died by suicide - Cheyenne grocery store worker lobbies against $30 billion Kroger – Albertsons merger - New Zealand sheep shearer found guilty of stabbing her Lincoln County fiancé
Wendy CorrNovember 18, 2023
Clair McFarland: Only Idiots Get Lost (And I Got Lost)
Clair McFarland writes, "It’s gonna sting, but I have to tell this story. I wrote in an earlier column that if I did not beat my 13-year-old son in a 5-kilometer footrace three days later, I’d crumble into obscurity like an 8-track tape."
Clair McFarlandNovember 18, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Political Bushwhacking Is Not A Wyoming Value
Sheridan resident Gail Symons writes, " I urge everyone to always look for the name behind political communications. If there is no name, ask yourself why. What are they trying to hide? I recommend you assume it is lies, deception, and disinformation."
November 18, 2023
Would Your Dog Stay Near If You Died In The Wilderness? If You Were A Good Owner, Yes
When they’re treated well by their humans, most dogs have the potential for absolute devotion — the type of unflinching dedication that made a Jack Russell terrier stay next to her owner’s body for 10 weeks after he died in the wilderness.
Mark HeinzNovember 17, 2023
Gordon Releases $9.9 Billion Budget; Calls For Putting $579 Million Into Savings
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday released his biennial budget proposal which calls for socking away $579 million into savings and expanding Wyoming’s property tax rebate program by $20 million.
Leo WolfsonNovember 17, 2023
Adoptive Father Can’t Ignore Court-Ordered Visitation For Grandparents
A stepfather's adoption of his two boys doesn't cancel out a judge's earlier order letting the boys' grandparents stay in contact with them, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 17, 2023
Hunting Wyoming: Niobrara County Has Fewest People But Plentiful Big Game Herds
Outdoors writer Mark Heinz is doing a series on hunting in all 23 counties in Wyoming. In Niobrara, the human population is the lowest in Wyoming, but elk, deer and antelope are plentiful.
Mark HeinzNovember 17, 2023
Pristine Park County Ranch Preserved Against Development
The 364-acre Four C Ranch, a pristine piece of land near the Shoshone River in Park County, will be preserved against development through a conservation easement.
Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2023
Parents Sue Wyoming School, Teacher Over Fifth Grader's Suicide
The parents of a Carpenter Elementary School fifth grader who was suicidal and hanged himself in a school bathroom have sued, claiming the school district, principal and a teacher could have prevented the tragic act.
Clair McFarlandNovember 17, 2023
Uinta County GOP Haggles Over Unpaid $40,000 Legal Bill
A $40,000 legal bill incurred by the former leadership of the Uinta County Republican Party remains unpaid, and has hit the radar of the state party.
Leo WolfsonNovember 17, 2023