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Vedauwoo Wolf Sighting Report Likely Legitimate, Biologist Says
A retired wildlife biologist said the reporting of two wolves in the Vedauwoo area between Cheyenne and Laramie is likely legitimate. He said the wolves are probably from Yellowstone or Colorado.
Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2023
Judge Won't Let Wapiti Residents Join Lawsuit To Kill Cellphone Tower
A group of Wapiti residents who don’t want a proposed 195-foot cellphone tower in their neighborhood can’t have a say in a lawsuit the company has filed against Park County to move the project forward.
Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2023
Halloween In August: Cheyenne Fans Of The Spooky Season Get Early Start
For fans of Halloween, it’s never too early to start preparing for the spooky season, which began Thursday in Cheyenne with the annual opening of Spirit Halloween.
Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2023
Up 1,100 Jobs Since 2021, Wyoming Third In US For Manufacturing Growth
Wyoming has had the third highest growth rate in the nation since January 2021, but the state still needs to diversify from energy dependence, officials say.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2023
‘You Are All Gonna Die’, Cheyenne Man Charged For Threats To Dental Clinic
A 40-year-old Cheyenne man faces up to three years in prison on suspicion of making terroristic threats when a local dental clinic charged him a $35 missed appointment fee, including posting “you are all gonna die” to the clinic’s Facebook page.
Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2023
Gillette Inmate Hurls Poop At Jailer, Says He Wants To Get Sent Back To Prison
A 38-year-old Campbell County jail inmate faces a felony assault charge for hurling his poop and urine onto a detention officer, and said he’d keep doing it until he’s sent back to prison, court documents say.
Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2023
Wyoming Whiskey Releases Special ‘Integrity’ Bourbon Inspired By Sen. Al Simpson
Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Al Simpson has inspired generations of Wyomingites, met heads of state around the globe and is a Medal Freedom recipient. Now his name is on a special batch of Wyoming Whiskey bourbon called “Integrity.”
Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Thursday, August 3, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Thursday, August 3, 2023
August 03, 2023
Mormon Church Continues To Fight In Court For Temple In Cody
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has filed a second petition in Park County District Court for a controversial temple it wants to build in Cody.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2023
Biden Getting Pressure To Enact COVID-Like Lockdowns For Climate Change
While President Joe Biden has stopped short of using the National Emergencies Act to address climate change, there have been serious calls for him to do so.
August 03, 2023
Conservatives Have Energy Playbook Ready If GOP Wins White House In 2024
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has developed a playbook similar to one that was influential in the Ronald Reagan administration that will reverse Biden’s war on oil, gas and coal.
August 03, 2023
Cheyenne Tennis President Quits Over Trans Player In Wyoming Governor’s Cup
A 27-year-old Colorado transgender tennis player competing in the women’s division of this weekend’s Wyoming Governor’s Cup has prompted the resignation of the Cheyenne Tennis Association board president.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2023
Wyoming Rebuffs Feds That Hunter Education Is ‘Dangerous Weapon Training’
Potential cuts to teaching hunter education in public schools because they provide “dangerous weapon training” are wrong, misguided and would deprive Wyoming kids of valuable “life skills,” local officials say.
Mark HeinzAugust 02, 2023
Farmers Say Because There Are No Teats On Almonds, It Can't Be Called "Almond Milk"
Farmers are calling on the FDA once again to not allow almond and other nut “milk” products to be labeled "milk" because there are no teats on almonds, soybeans, and other plant-based beverages.
August 02, 2023
Why Is A Biological Man Allowed To Smash In The Women’s Division Of The Governor’s Cup?
Rep. Ben Hornok says to protect women’s sports, we should draw a line and not allow a 6-foot 27-year-old biological male who registered for the women’s open division of the Wyoming Governor's Cup tennis tournament to play this weekend.
August 02, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Why Are Democrats Acting Terrified of Democracy?
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "If it was not clear before that Democrats are terrified of the American voter, the latest round of indictments proves they are worried about the results of the 2024 presidential election."
Charlie SpieringAugust 02, 2023
Triple Murderer Who Killed Ex-Wife, Two Sons During 'Hunting' Trip To Stay In Prison
Gerald Uden, who killed his ex-wife and two adopted sons in 1980 when he convinced them to go bird hunting, says that his 2013 confession to the three murders was coerced, a claim the Wyoming Supreme Court has rejected for the second time.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2023
Fremont County Library Director Urged Against 'Ultra Conservative' Board Members
In an email chain between members of the Fremont County Library board, members discussed how to keep “ultra conservative activist people” off the board.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2023
Black Bear, Cub Killed After Attack Near Wyoming State Line
Game agents tracked down and killed a female black bear and her cub, after the female attacked a homeowner near Victor, Idaho, near the Wyoming state line. The incident mirrors dust-ups with black bears this year in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 02, 2023
Josh Allen Works Really Hard For It, But Finally Delivers A Joke
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen had to work very hard to deliver an obscene joke Wednesday morning, but when he was able to finally deliver the punchline, he reacted as if he won the Super Bowl.
Jimmy OrrAugust 02, 2023
TV And Film Writers Strike Shuts Down Small Wyoming Productions
As the SAG-AFTRA writers strike continues without a resolution in sight, productions are shutting all over, including a company that had planned to film episodes of its Amazon Prime shows in Cody.
Andrew RossiAugust 02, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
August 02, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Outraged Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment
A new federal indictment against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday over his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has Wyoming Republicans outraged.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2023
Wyoming Dept. Of Corrections Updates Policy On Transgender Inmates
To deal with transgender inmates in the Wyoming Department of Corrections system, policies on how to accommodate those inmates are being updated, including rules on determining “genital status.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2023