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Climate Crisis Board Games Blame Fossil Fuels For Everything
Now game developers are designing games where players solve the “climate crisis” by eliminating the use of fossil fuels. Scoffing at the effort, one critic says, “We need to teach our kids where electricity comes from, not just the wall.”
August 12, 2023
Wyoming Stargazing Is Bringing Astro-Tourism To The Edge Of Grand Teton National Park
Wyoming Stargazing offers a private star party that’s out of this world. It’s a new dimension for tourism that has potential across the Cowboy State, as stargazing tourism rises in popularity.
Renée JeanAugust 12, 2023
Until Dogs Get Adopted, Rock Springs Animal Shelter Let's Them Go On 'Doggy Dates'
Until the dogs get adopted, the Rock Springs animal shelter is allowing its dogs to go out on 'dates' with volunteers and others who love animals but, for whatever reason, can’t provide them a home.
August 12, 2023
Dennis Sun: It's Still Not Meat
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For beef, lamb, pork, poultry and other meat producers, the good news is these “alt-meat companies,” as they like to be called, have seen a decrease in capital raised by 42 percent in 2022 compared to 2021."
Dennis SunAugust 12, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Mentioned In Movie ‘Oppenheimer’ And TV Show About Jerry Buss
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Wyoming got some mention in the movie “Oppenheimer” and in the HBO series “Winning Time,” which is about the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers and its owner, Kemmerer native Jerry Buss.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2023
Even In Deep Red Wyoming, Some Republicans Want Someone Other Than Trump
Although former Wyoming Republican state legislators Ray Peterson and R.J. Kost don’t like President Biden, both say they aren't big fans of former President Trump and hope another Republican wins the GOP nomination.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2023
How Did A Rare Dinosaur Skull From Mongolia End Up In A Wyoming Rock Shop?
A rare skull fossil of a Tyrannosaur relative from Mongolia was discovered in a Wyoming rock shop. Paleontologists called the skull "one of the best-preserved fossils ever found" of the 70 million-year-old dinosaur. It was returned to his home country this week.
Andrew RossiAugust 12, 2023
At Teton County Fair, Jackson’s A-Listers Are Like Anyone Else
The Teton County Fair is just like any other fair in Wyoming. It celebrates everything equine, swine and fried food. Except you might see Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx at the rodeo or Harrison Ford or Sandra Bullock or any of the other local celebs.
Jake NicholsAugust 12, 2023
Hulett’s Famous Ham-N-Jam Grows Up With Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The tiny town of Hulett hosts more than 25,000 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bikers for its annual Ham-N-Jam, a main street party that’s aged as gracefully as the rally.
Renée JeanAugust 12, 2023
Viral Anti-Fed Overreach Song "Rich Men North of Richmond" Hits Wyoming
Oliver Anthony was just a Virginian belting a working-man folk ballad to his guitar and his dogs, until "Rich Men North of Richmond" went viral overnight, including in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Good morning, and welcome to Cowboy State Daily radio for Saturday, August 12, 2023. Listen to Saturday's newscast and for a listing of the radio stations airing our newscasts.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2023
California Woman Falls To Death In Grand Teton National Park
A California woman fell to her death while hiking on the west side of Teewinot Mountain in Grand Teton National Park on Friday.
Jimmy OrrAugust 12, 2023
Critics Blast Rocky Mountain Power For Request To Increase Wyoming Electricity Rates By 30%
Rep. Tony Locke, R-Casper, said if the 30% increase in electricity rates are approved, residents are going to get a double whammy. The first comes directly to their electricity bills. The second will come when businesses pass on their increased costs to consumers.
August 11, 2023
Cody Woman Convicted Of Killing Toddler Wants Another Trial
A woman convicted in April of murdering her boyfriend’s toddler daughter is asking the judge who oversaw her jury trial to acquit her for lack of evidence and give her a new trial.
Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2023
Surprise: Gigantic 77-Foot Steeple For Mormon Temple In Cody Gets Approved After All
By not specifically rejecting the 77-foot steeple that’s caused months of controversy, the Cody Planning and Zoning Board apparently has OK’d the initial Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple plan.
Leo WolfsonAugust 11, 2023
Poll: GOP Says Economy Is Top Priority While Dems Think Climate Change Is Most Important
An NPR poll says an overwhelming majority of Democrats say climate change policy is more important than the economy while GOP voters say the economy has to be the priority as you can't protect the environment with a weak economy.
August 11, 2023
Wyoming Has Too Many Elk, And Nobody’s Sure What To Do About It
There are way too many elk, particularly in eastern and northeastern Wyoming, and lawmakers, ranchers, hunters and the Wyoming Department of Game and Fish are in a quandary over how to handle it.
Mark HeinzAugust 11, 2023
Proposal Would Allow Civil Lawsuits For Abusing Vulnerable Adults In Wyoming
A Wyoming legislative task force has drafted a bill that would open the state’s civil courts to pursuing justice for exploiting vulnerable adults.
Leo WolfsonAugust 11, 2023
Hageman Says Mandatory Electronic IDs For Cattle Too Costly, Invasive
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman wants to gut the funding for a proposed USDA mandate for electronic ear tags for cattle, saying they’re too costly and invades ranchers’ privacy.
August 11, 2023
Colorado Raising Gun Purchase Age To 21 Likely Unconstitutional, UW Law Prof Says
A new Colorado law raising the legal age to purchase a firearm in that state from 18 to 21 has already been blocked by a federal judge, and will likely be proven unconstitutional, a Wyoming gun law expert said.
Mark HeinzAugust 11, 2023
Wyoming Ag Land Value Up 19% From Pre-Pandemic Years
The value of Wyoming agriculture land is up nearly 19% from 2019, but is leveling off even as it continues to explode across the United States.
August 11, 2023
Rod Miller: That Time I Lost A Bet To A White Supremacist Knuckle-Dragger
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "This is a sordid tale about the doomed path of mixing gambling with fringe politics. There must be some obscure warning in Leviticus about this sort of dangerous behavior. Ma must have cautioned me about the risks. If so, I’ve clearly forgotten."
Rod MillerAugust 11, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Friday, August 11, 2023
Welcome to Cowboy State Daily Radio for Friday, August 11, 2023. Listen to this morning's newscast and check to see the stations airing it in your area. Stay tuned for Cowboy State Daily Radio on podcast platforms.
Wendy CorrAugust 11, 2023
Clair McFarland: I Can't Watch The Barbie Movie (Not After What I Did To Her)
Clair McFarland writes, “My boisterous cousin Michael materialized out of nowhere and showed us how to pop off Barbie’s head and stick a firecracker into her neck. We lit the doll, threw her in the air and ran backwards."
Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2023