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Before She Vanished Over the Pacific, Amelia Earhart Fell In Love With Wyoming
When Amelia Earhart soared off the radar July 2, 1937, over the Pacific Ocean, her new home was being built in remote northwestern Wyoming. Work stopped the next day after it was learned Earhart was lost.
Jake NicholsOctober 14, 2023
Real Cowboys In Wyoming Say They Wouldn't Be Caught Dead In Crocs Cowboy Boots
Polarizing Colorado hipster footwear company Crocs is releasing its version of a cowboy boot this month, but real Wyoming cowboy and legendary boot-seller Lou Taubert said he wouldn’t be caught dead wearing them.
Andrew RossiOctober 14, 2023
Ken Burns Deliberately Called Documentary "American Buffalo," Not "American Bison"
Despite some people losing their minds over filmmaker Ken Burns's decision to call his documentary "American Buffalo," not "American Bison," Burns said he did it on purpose because the terms are interchangeable.
October 14, 2023
The 1878 Double Murder Of Wyoming Lawmen Robert Widdowfield And Tip Vincent
The 1878 killing of Robert Widdowfield and Tip Vincent was the first double killing of lawmen in Wyoming territory and set Carbon County on a path that is unmatched in terms of grisly crimes and their aftermath.
Candy MoultonOctober 14, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Saturday's radio headlines: -- Legislators fighting back against BLM's resource management plan; -- Kids are sick over raw milk; -- Why Al Michaels should be official spokesman for Wyoming beef.
Wendy CorrOctober 14, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Forrest Chadwick Is A True Conservative
Dear editor: Forrest Chadwick is the epitome of the conservative hometown legislator Wyoming so desperately needs. Converse County stands tall and proud in support of our dedicated Representative who has taken on the radical left...
CSD StaffOctober 13, 2023
Guest Column: BLM Must Work Closely With Wyoming Citizens, Not Washington, D.C.
Rep. Landon Brown writes, "Just listening to the citizens and not fixing the concerns is where I am most concerned about the federal government’s trajectory."
CSD StaffOctober 13, 2023
UW Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attack As ‘Reprehensible’ And ‘An Atrocity’
In an unusual move to take a position on a global issue, the University of Wyoming on Friday formally condemned the Hamas terrorism attacks on Israel as “reprehensible” and “an atrocity.”
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Al Michaels, Who Has Never Eaten A Vegetable, Should Be Spokesman For Wyoming Beef
Of all the quotes Al Michaels is famous for, the one that caught the Wyoming Stock Growers attention was the admission last week that he has never eaten a vegetable. Now they want him to be their spokesperson.
Jake NicholsOctober 13, 2023
Biden’s DOE Denies Wyoming’s Pitch For $1.25 Billion Hydrogen Hub
Wyoming officials said Friday they’re “disappointed” that a $1.25 billion Western region hydrogen hub isn’t included in a $7 billion Biden administration hydrogen network.
Greg JohnsonOctober 13, 2023
Cheney Says GOP ‘Abandoning The Constitution’ With Jordan Pick For House Speaker
Hours after former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, of Wyoming, said House Republicans will abandon the Constitution if they nominate Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker, Republicans did just that.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Sorority Claims Women Who Sued Over UW Chapter Transgender Member Can’t Appeal
Six women appealing their lost case against the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority over the induction of a transgender member have hired two all-star appeals attorneys, while the sorority is asking the appeals court not to hear the case.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Students To Launch Balloon 17 Miles Into Sky For NASA Eclipse Project
A small group of Central Wyoming College students is launching a balloon 17 miles into the atmosphere for a NASA research project to collect information on Saturday’s eclipse.
Andrew RossiOctober 13, 2023
Accused Stabber Who Texted 'Let's Fight To The Death' Was Out On Bond For DUI
A Wyoming woman accused to stabbing her boyfriend in the head after texting him, “Let’s fight to the death” was out on bond at the time for her fourth DUI charge in 10 years.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Insurance Agent Claims Company Bilked Him Out Of Up To $225,000
Saying he was shorted as much as about $225,000 when he was fired, a Wyoming insurance agent is taking his claim to the Wyoming Supreme Court next month.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Might Poach BLM Employees To Push Back On Contentious Rock Springs Plan
Wyoming Legislators plan to push back against the Bureau of Land Management over its controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, including trying to poach BLM employees.
Mark HeinzOctober 13, 2023
Raw Milk From Jackson Outlet Suspected Of Sending Two Kids To Hospital
Five people in Teton and Lincoln counties, including two children who were hospitalized, are believed to have been made sick by consuming raw milk, the Wyoming Department of Health confirmed Thursday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday's headlines include: -- A $15 million wildlife diversion project near LaBarge was dedicated on Thursday; -- A Powell man is accused of embezzling $1.3 million dollars from Cody & Gillette newspapers; -- Finally, one state is giving Colorado some wolves after Wyoming told them no.
Wendy CorrOctober 13, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: I Live In The Rock Springs District Of The BLM, Here's What I See
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "These sheep will journey 125 miles from north to south under their own hoof power, before turning north again next spring – an annual cycle practiced here for more than 100 years."
Cat UrbigkitOctober 13, 2023
WHP: Semi Driver Didn’t Check Brakes Before Spilling 40,000 Pounds Of Bentonite
The Wyoming Highway Patrol continues to investigate a semitrailer crash that spilled 40,000 pounds of bentonite near Buffalo and whether the driver didn’t stop for a mandatory brake check.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
Plow Trucks Out In Force For Wyoming’s First Big Snow Of Season
After expecting to be short as many as 70 snowplow drivers this winter, WYDOT now is “in good shape” — and they're out in force for Wyoming’s first significant storm of the season.
Andrew RossiOctober 12, 2023
Powell Man With Mystery Ukraine Wife Accused Of Stealing $1.3 Million From Newspapers
The longtime accountant of a Cody-based publisher of several Wyoming newspapers claimed some of the $1.3 million he’s accused of stealing from Sage Publishing was to support a sick wife in Ukraine.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2023
$15 Million Wildlife Underpass Project Near La Barge Dedicated On Thursday
A $15 million wildlife underpass near Highway 189 was dedicated Thursday and includes nine underpasses, 33 miles of fencing, and two miles of new road. The goal is to keep wildlife off of the road, thereby protecting motorists and the animals.
October 12, 2023
After Wyoming Refused, Oregon Will Give Colorado 10 Wolves
Despite not getting any wolves from Wyoming, Colorado’s reintroduction program is set to go paws on the ground with 10 wolves from Oregon, starting in December.
Mark HeinzOctober 12, 2023