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Eating Wyoming: The Bull Pub In Cowley, A Cowboy Joint With Michelin-Caliber Food
An English chef who once trained alongside Gordon Ramsay took a vacation 30 years ago at a guest ranch in the Pryor Mountains, and it changed the trajectory of her life. Now she’s the chef at the Bull Pub Restaurant in tiny Cowley, Wyoming.
Renée JeanJuly 23, 2023
New Rules Show Biden Making Good On Promise To End Oil And Gas
The Bureau of Land Management announced new rules that will greatly increase the cost of oil and gas development on public lands. Critics say if the rules become final, it will likely make oil and gas production in Wyoming uneconomical.
July 22, 2023
Wyoming Pays 7th Most Taxes Per Capita, Smashing Perceptions It’s A ‘Welfare State’
Contrary to some popular perceptions that Wyoming is a “welfare state,” taking more from the federal government than it gives, a recent analysis finds that Wyoming actually pays the seventh most federal taxes per capita.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2023
JCPenney’s ‘Mother Store’ In Kemmerer, Wyoming, Is Still A Small-Town Boutique
The JCPenney chain was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, as the Golden Rule Store in 1902. James Cash Penney lived in an attic above the store at the time with his first wife, Berta. Today tourists stop by to see where it all began.
Renée JeanJuly 22, 2023
French Artisan Cheesemaker Finds A Niche In Star Valley, Wyoming
Suzanne Mate Lecuyer learned to make cheese on farms in the French Alps. Now she's happy to ply her craft in Star Valley, where state regulations allow her to use raw milk, as is done in France.
July 22, 2023
Cattle Rustling Still Happens In Wyoming, And Most Rustlers Get Away With It
Cattle rustling isn’t a crime relegated to the Old West and the movies, it still happens in Wyoming, and livestock officials say it’s a crime that’s hard to solve.
July 22, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Tourism Magic Can Be Found On The Loop Road And Sinks Canyon
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Sinks Canyon is the primary gateway to the Wind River Mountain Range from the east. Located just south of Lander, the canyon’s sheer cliffs and magical river make it a haven for sightseers.”
Bill SniffinJuly 22, 2023
Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Launches Game Show Starring Lots Of Inmates
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak, a longtime proponent of social media, has launched a game show on Facebook called "Catch A Fugitive." The game show is patterned after the popular Plinko game on "The Price Is Right."
Jimmy OrrJuly 22, 2023
On The Road With Renee: Retro-Modern Makeover For Lander Motel — And New Brewery
The Lander Motel is back from the dead, and the service station next door is on track to become a brewery, continuing a trend to renovate classic motels around Wyoming.
Renée JeanJuly 22, 2023
Time to Celebrate: Cheyenne Frontier Days & The National Day of the Cowboy
As cowboys and visitors arrive in Cheyenne for Frontier Days, they are following in the long traditions of the western celebration. Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees have saddled up to ride in Cheyenne for decades. And today we recognize the traditions for National Day of the Cowboy.
Candy MoultonJuly 22, 2023
With Scant ‘Light Pollution’, Wyoming Is A Stargazing Camper’s Paradise
Wyoming is like no place else when it comes to remote camping spots — free of light pollution and ideal for night sky photography, says avid stargazer Chris Mickey of Cheyenne.
Mark HeinzJuly 22, 2023
Rep. Clark Stith: Person to Person, Not Bot to Bot
Rep. Clark Stith writes, "Wyoming Rep. Barry Crago’s op-ed pointing out the Freedom Caucus’s checkered past with respect to property tax reform must have struck a nerve."
July 22, 2023
Parents Double Down On Claims Wyoming School District Lied About Using Trans Pronouns
Parents of a Rock Springs high school student filed an amended lawsuit Thursday doubling down on claims Sweetwater County School District No. 1 hides kids’ transgender names and pronouns from parents.
Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2023
Poor Rail Service Costs Wyoming Trona Mines $20 Million In First Quarter Of 2023
Not enough rail cars cost Wyoming’s trona mines $20 million in the first quarter of this year. Industry representatives say it’s improving, but wheat producers say service has been getting steadily worse for years.
July 21, 2023
Arapahoe School Reading Scores Nearly Doubled In 2011. Here's Why
Two veteran reading teachers moved to the Wind River Indian Reservation in 2011 to teach 145 kids literacy skills. Children's reading scores in some cases nearly doubled, but the intensive program only lasted one year. Now only 5% are proficient.
Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2023
Supreme Court Ruling Means If Your Pet Gets Caught And Killed In A Trap, It's Your Fault
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled there is no legal recourse for a pet owner if their pet gets stuck or killed in a trap. It's the responsibility of the owner, not the person who set the trap.
Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2023
Grizzly Euthanized In Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park officials say they had no other options than to put down a 5-year-old female grizzly bear Thursday because it had become “food conditioned.”
Jimmy OrrJuly 21, 2023
After Being Suspended, Cody VFW Is Suing To Find Out Who Blew The Whistle
After a suspension of more than a month for allegations of misusing money for veterans’ funerals, Cody VFW Post 2673 wants to know who blew the whistle on it and plans to sue the VFW Department of Wyoming to find out.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2023
Why Not Use Flame-Throwing Drones To Clean Up Debris On Wyoming Powerlines?
Some states are using drones equipped with a flamethrower to burn debris off power lines. This strategy isn't employed in the Cowboy State yet, but a Wyoming substation electrician says it would work well.
Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2023
Tour De Wyoming: 250 Cyclists Power Through 349 Miles In Six Days
Motorists crossing the Bighorn Mountains this week are sharing the roadways with hundreds of cyclists. It’s a sign that the 'Tour De Wyoming' -- one of Wyoming’s most popular outdoor recreation events -- is underway.
Andrew RossiJuly 21, 2023
Casper Murder Suspect Caught In Vermont
A 36-year-old suspect in Casper murder was arrested in Vermont on Thursday and is being held there as a fugitive from justice.
Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2023
Seven-Year-Old Barbie Fanatic and 87-Year-Old Cowboy Have Differing Opinions On Barbie Movie
If a sample size of two — ranging 80 years in age — is to be believed, Barbie is batting .500 in the Cowboy State. And at least one local Barbie booster will be sitting front row Friday when projectors crank to life.
Jake NicholsJuly 21, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Friday, July 21, 2023
This is the Cowboy State Daily Radio news for Friday morning, July 21, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 21, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Obama's Disingenuous Attack on Parents Challenging Sexually Graphic Children's Books In Schools
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "Americans by nature are not comfortable with censorship and bans on books, but it is entirely within our purview to expect publicly-funded librarians to respectfully curate materials to limit children's exposure to pornographic content in our schools."
Charlie SpieringJuly 21, 2023