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Cat Urbigkit: Land Policy Impacts People, Private Lands
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "The BLM now proposes that nearly 375,000 acres of the area north of Highway 28 should become the South Wind River Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The plan ignores the ranch families who live and work within this area..."
Cat UrbigkitOctober 24, 2023
Riverton Woman Among First Charged With Felony Shoplifting Under New Law
A 48-year-old Riverton, Wyoming, woman with nine prior theft convictions is among the first to be charged under a new state law that allows felony prosecution for repeat shoplifters and thieves.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2023
Wyoming Could Still Meet Deadline To Issue Digital Stable Token By End Of Year
Wyoming Stable Token Commission’s new executive director recommends using Ethereum for initial development of its stable token as the race is on to issue at least one Wyoming stable token by the end of the year.
Renée JeanOctober 24, 2023
UW Kappa Members Want To Appeal Dismissal, Not File New Case
The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority says six women suing it over the induction of a transgender member should try their case again in the court that dismissed it, but the women say that judge has made up his mind and it's time for an appeal.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2023
Silent Protesters Read Controversial Books During Cheyenne School Board Meeting
A group of Cheyenne parents and students held a silent protest of the Laramie County School District #1’s proposed change to its library books policy by reading controversial books during Monday’s school board meeting.
Leo WolfsonOctober 24, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News for Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Tuesday's headlines include: -- Former BLM Chief Says BLM Plan Unconstitutional -- Bairoil Couple Escapes Gun Attack -- Fall Weather Will Come To Screeching Halt
Wendy CorrOctober 24, 2023
Vet Says Riverton Woman Ran 'Amphitheater Of Suffering' For Starving Animals
A Riverton woman was sentenced to probation Monday on eight counts of animal cruelty, but she maintained she didn’t starve two dozen farm animals to death in what a vet called an "amphitheater of suffering."
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2023
Cheyenne Book Lovers Buzzing For Return Of Barnes & Noble With A New Local Focus
Cheyenne book lovers have been buzzing for the reopening of the Cheyenne Barnes & Noble book store, which will happen Wednesday with a new focus on catering to local tastes and trends.
Renée JeanOctober 24, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Keep Writing About Liz Cheney!
Dear editor: I am responding to Mr. Griffith’s letter complaining about too much coverage of former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney.
October 23, 2023
Dave Simpson: Watching House Republicans This Year Is Like Watching The Denver Broncos
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "I don't lose sleep over government shutdowns, and so far I see life without a Speaker of the House as kind of refreshing."
Dave SimpsonOctober 23, 2023
307 Horse Racing To Open ‘Derby Club’ In Rock Springs Wednesday, 9th Facility In State
Horse racing in Wyoming is about to get a major boost with the grand opening of a new off-track betting (OTB) location in Rock Springs on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Partner ContentOctober 23, 2023
Proposed Rocky Mountain Power 30% Rate Hike Is On Top Of Local Fees
A proposed hike of Rocky Mountain Power rates adds nearly 30% on top of the other utility fees many cities in Wyoming charge. In Mills, residents are about to see their city utility rate rise by 5%.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2023
Surprise Aurora A Sign Wyoming Is Nearing 11-Year ‘Solar Maximum’ For Viewing
Saturday’s surprise aurora borealis is a result of the sun entering an 11-year “solar maximum” where the spectacular display is visible more often as far south as Wyoming.
Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2023
Bairoil Couple Survived Wild Gun Attack Because God Was ‘Watching Our Backs’
A Bairoil couple recalls the harrowing barrage of bullets their uncle reportedly unleashed on them during an unhinged rant over money. Although they were hit multiple times, they survived because God was "watching our backs."
Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2023
Federal Court Rules Wyoming’s 100-Yard Election Buffer Zones Are Legal
In a Monday morning ruling, the federal 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Wyoming law restricting people from campaigning within 100 yards of a polling place is constitutional.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2023
‘The Party’s Over’: Don Day Says Wyoming About To Get Hit In The Face By Winter
By the weekend, meteorologist Don Day says Wyoming is “going to get really, really cold” with temperatures dropping 20-30 degrees, and “the whole state is going to be getting some snow.”
Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2023
Former BLM Director Says Wyoming Would Win If It Sues Over Rock Springs Plan
The Bureau of Land Management’s controversial Rock Springs management plan for 3.6 million acres of public land probably won’t stand up to court challenges because it’s unconstitutional, says former BLM Director William Perry Pendley.
Mark HeinzOctober 23, 2023
Casper-Area Man Accused Of Pulling Pistol To Enforce Neighborhood Speed Limit
A 62-year-old Casper-area man is accused of threatening neighbors and others with a pistol on multiple occasions, including brandishing it to enforce a 20 mph speed limit.
Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2023
Letter To The Editor: I Live In The Hellhole Of New York But Love Cowboy State Daily
Dear editor: I live in New York City, home of the New York Times, CNN, giant black Escalades, subway stabbers, 100% Democratic voters who in their wisdom elected the dumbest mayor and governor in the entire USofA AND Senator Schumer.
CSD StaffOctober 23, 2023
Foodies Flock To Rawlins For Wyoming’s Most Fabulous Food Trucks
Wyoming’s fast-evolving food truck culture was the main attraction for 1,000 foodies who flocked to Rawlins for the recent Wyoming Food Truck Festival.
Renée JeanOctober 23, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News for Monday, October 23, 2023
Headlines for Monday include: -- Plan to re-open Hell’s Half Acre -- BLM trying to restrict even more public land -- Is it possible to do Jackson on the cheap?
Wendy CorrOctober 23, 2023
Wyoming People: Riverton’s Cupcake Lady Doesn’t ‘Do Anything Average’
Sweet Surprises owner Ronnie Roemmich made a name for herself as Riverton’s Cupcake Lady by not doing “anything average” at her bakery, which scratch makes everything from quiche to cappuccino.
Renée JeanOctober 22, 2023
What The Heck … Is That 400-Foot Snaggle Tooth Rock North Of Rock Springs?
Boar’s Tusk is what’s left of a long dormant volcano that now looks like a 400-foot snaggle tooth-looking rock formation in the middle of nowhere north of Rock Springs.
Greg JohnsonOctober 22, 2023
Wyoming's First Female Attorney General Takes Gold In World Senior Games
Gay Woodhouse, Wyoming's first female attorney general, won a 5.5-mile biking race last week at the 36th annual Huntsman World Senior Games, the largest annual multi-sport event in the world for athletes ages 50 and older.
Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2023