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Lander Lawmaker Thinks Free City Park Camping Is Unfair Competition
State Sen. Cale Case and Lander City Attorney Adam Phillips have clashed over people being allowed to camp free in City Park. Case says it’s unfair competition, but Phillips says it’s a public service.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Yellowstone Wolves Not The ‘Angels’ Or ‘Demons’ They’re Made Out To Be
The impact of reintroducing wolves to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has become a debate among wildlife biologists. Some say they’ve restored predator-prey balance and others that they tear through other animals like an environmental wrecking ball.
Mark HeinzOctober 05, 2023
Around Wyoming: Here Are The Top-Dollar Pieces From The Buffalo Bill Art Show
After two days of live and silent auctions, this year’s Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale brought in $1.3 million. Here are the 10 pieces that sold for the most.
Andrew RossiOctober 05, 2023
Tempers Boil Over As Chuck Gray and Curt Meier Spar Over Anti-Coal Investing
Gov. Mark Gordon had to intervene more than once during Thursday’s State Loan and Investment Board meeting to break up Secretary of State Chuck Gray and State Treasurer Curt Meier as they took verbal shots at each other over anti-coal investing.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Thermopolis Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting, But Illegally Broke Into Home
A special prosecutor has determined Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally broke into a suspect's home in April, causing a fatal shootout, but a provision for police officers in Wyoming's self-defense law protects him from criminal charges.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Thank You To The Legislature
Dear editor: During the 2023 general session of the Wyoming State Legislature, funds were appropriated to increase rates for agency providers of supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries across the state of Wyoming.
CSD StaffOctober 05, 2023
Clair McFarland: If I Don’t Outrun My Kid It’s The End Of The World
Clair McFarland writes: “I’m not ready for either son to beat me in a race. In fact, I still want to scoop them up in my arms and read to them. But that’s weird, since Firstborn is bigger than I am.”
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thursday's headlines include: -- Gov Gordon is looking at suing the BLM over it's controversial resource management plan. -- More grizzlies in Yellowstone area killed. -- October in Yellowstone.
Wendy CorrOctober 05, 2023
Wyoming Considers Suing BLM Over Controversial Rock Springs Management Plan
It was revealed during a legislative committee meeting Wednesday that the Gov. Mark Gordon’s office is exploring its options for suing the BLM over its proposed Resource Management Plan in the Rock Springs area.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Hunting Wyoming: Laramie County Thick With Antelope, Small Game
Outdoors writer Mark Heinz is doing a series on hunting in all 23 counties in Wyoming. For Laramie County, Mark says it’s a hotspot for antelope and some small game, but elk and deer might be hard to come by.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Judge Disallows Gun, Marijuana Evidence From Cheyenne Teen's Murder Trial
A Laramie County judge has disallowed evidence about marijuana, gun possession and fighting from a Cheyenne teen’s first-degree murder trial.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Two Grizzlies Outside Of Yellowstone In Idaho Gunned Down By Hunters
More regional encounters between grizzlies and hunters ended badly for bears with two more shot and killed by archery hunters in Idaho outside of Yellowstone. Both cases were cleared as justified self-defense.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Brings Sanity & Humor Into Dismal World
Dear editor: Many of us cheer on Rod Miller for bringing a bit of sanity and humor into this dismal political landscape.
CSD StaffOctober 04, 2023
Welcome To Wyoming: Gale-Force Winds, 50-Vehicle Pileup Greet New WHP Commander
Despite winter storm winds that rival hurricanes, there’s much to love about Wyoming, especially its people, said Col. Tim Cameron, who took over the Wyoming Highway Patrol in January.
Mark HeinzOctober 04, 2023
Thousands In Wyoming May Be Close To Being Dropped From Medicaid
With the COVID-19 federal emergency over, federal requirements preventing Wyoming from updating its Medicaid enrollment have been lifted. Now, the challenge is letting people know they have to reapply for coverage.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Kevin McCarthy Made Too Many Deals to Stay in Power
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes "A deal with Pelosi, a deal with Gaetz, a deal with Biden, a deal with McConnell. Perhaps the next speaker will have fewer enemies in the Republican Party and make fewer costly deals to get there."
Charlie SpieringOctober 04, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Blowing A Hole In Motel Room With Stolen Shotgun
An Etna, Wyoming, man suspected of stealing a pair of guns from an acquaintance is accused of firing a shotgun through a motel room wall — right over the head of someone sleeping in the next room.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2023
Cody Zoning Board Members Think City Officials Misled Them On LDS Temple
A new court filing revealing emails and text messages between Cody Planning and Zoning Board members show they thought the city attorney and planner deliberately misled the board into approving a controversial LDS temple plan.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
Even In October, There Seems To Be ‘Endless Demand’ For Yellowstone Tourism
Yellowstone National Park and its gateway communities are finding October’s shoulder season becoming more of a draw for tourism and visitors.
Andrew RossiOctober 04, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Wednesday's headlines include: - Hageman does not join the coup to oust McCarthy; - New world record for longest golf ball drive happened in Rawlins; - Don't take your dog to grizzly country; - First dinosaur fossil in Yellowstone is from a Tyrannosaurus.
Wendy CorrOctober 04, 2023
In Historic Vote, Hageman A ‘No’ For Removing House Speaker McCarthy
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman couldn't save Kevin McCarthy’s job Tuesday afternoon as her “no” vote wasn’t enough to stop a historic move to remove McCarthy as U.S. House speaker.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
State Lawmaker Says Wyoming Is ‘Raping’ Residents With Property Taxes
State Rep. Bill Allemand didn’t hold back his displeasure with Wyoming’s property tax structure, telling the Joint Revenue Committee on Monday that the state is financially “raping” residents.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Rocky Mountain Power Is Dodging The Public
Dear editor: On September 27, 2023, I sent a message to Rocky Mountain Power asking about the reasoning for their rate increase...
CSD StaffOctober 03, 2023
In Hindsight, Broken Electric Buses Not The Best Choice For Jackson
A former Teton County commissioner told Fox News that, in hindsight, Wyoming’s richest county should have bought natural gas-powered buses instead of the electric fleet that has recently broken down.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023