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Son Can’t Sue For Inheritance When Dad Dies Before Divorce Is Final, Court Rules
The son of a Wyoming man who died before his divorce was final, leaving half of his $1 million estate to his wife, can’t sue his father’s lawyer for not completing the divorce fast enough, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
A Tyrannosaurus Is The First Confirmed Dinosaur Fossil Found In Yellowstone
Grizzly bears may be the apex predators in Yellowstone National Park, but they weren’t always. A new scientific paper has identified the first identifiable dinosaur fossil from Yellowstone as a Tyrannosaurus.
Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2023
Casper Legislator Blasts Pride Fest Support, Says LGBTQ Families Unnatural
In a Monday statement, state Rep. Jeanette Ward, R-Casper, criticized publicly-funded Enroll Wyoming for supporting Casper Pride Fest and other LGBTQ efforts she said go against the concept of a nuclear family.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2023
After Mauling Deaths In Canada, Bear Experts Warn Against Taking Dogs Into Grizzly Country
The mauling deaths of a couple and their dog by a grizzly in Canada last week have bear experts warning about the dangers of taking dogs into grizzly country. Unless dogs are specifically trained to deal with bears, it's best to leave them at home.
Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2023
Hanna Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Neighbor's Grass When He Wouldn't Cut It
After a dispute about the height of his neighbor’s grass posing a fire hazard, a Hanna, Wyoming, man is accused of setting fire to that grass that burned his neighbor’s house.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2023
Don't Miss Oct. 14 Eclipse, As Next One Over Wyoming Comes In 2084
While Wyoming isn’t in the sweet spot to see the full effect of the Oct. 14 annual eclipse as it travels across the U.S., it will still be plenty impressive at 60% to 80% full. The next chance to see one won’t come until July 3, 2084.
Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: BLM Claims Any Use Of Natural Resources Likely To Cause Adverse Impacts
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Non-use is preferred by the BLM. That’s not hyperbole but truth. We’re not talking about wilderness areas here, but millions of acres of public lands from the foothills of the Wind River Mountains south to the Colorado border."
Cat UrbigkitOctober 03, 2023
Hunting Wyoming: Albany County Waits For Cooler Temps To Heat Up Hunting
Outdoors writer Mark Heinz is doing a series on hunting in all 23 counties in Wyoming. For Albany County, Mark says its great territory for all three big game species — elk, deer and pronghorn. But it takes cooler temperatures to push game out of the high country.
Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2023
Mammoth 579-Yard Drive At Rawlins Golf Club Is New World Record
Professional long driver Kyle Berkshire shattered his own personal best and set a new world record for hitting a golf ball Monday when he sent a Titleist Pro V1x more than 579 yards.
Jake NicholsOctober 03, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Tuesday's headlines include - More evidence Wyo Dept of Education lied; - Former Super Bowl Champ & Powell resident dies in plane crash; - Eating Wyoming prairie dogs.
Wendy CorrOctober 03, 2023
Gordon Rejects $5 Million From Biden To Shut Down Oil Wells
Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday he will reject $5 million from President Joe Biden’s administration to shut down certain oil wells in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2023
Judge Allows New Evidence Showing Dept. Of Education Lied About Political Event
A Laramie County District Court Judge ruled Monday that new evidence showing the Wyoming Department of Education lied about spending public money on a political event will be allowed in a public records lawsuit.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Tom Lubnau Is Wrong On States Taking Land Back
Dear editor: The Supreme Court disagrees with Tom Lubnau's "We Can't Take Our Land Back..."
CSD StaffOctober 03, 2023
UW Is Hosting Both A Drag Show And Riley Gaines This Month
Saying the University of Wyoming is committing to make free expression a guiding principle, it’s preparing to host both a drag show at a Matthew Shepard memorial event, and women's rights activist Riley Gaines in the coming month.
Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2023
Dave Simpson: Is 'Gender Queer' Author A Book Banner?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Is it the equivalent of Nazi Germany for library boards to decide that some books are appropriate for children, and others aren't? Even when the author agrees that her book is inappropriate for young children?"
Dave SimpsonOctober 02, 2023
Gillette Inmate Who Hurled Poop Also Cracks Bullet-Resistant Jail Windows
A Gillette man who hurled his own poop and urine at jail officers to draw felony charges and get sent to prison has acted out again, busting bullet-resistant windows in the Campbell County jail.
Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2023
Hageman Wants Congressman Booted From House For Pulling Fire Alarm
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman wants New York Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman censured and expelled from the House for pulling a fire alarm during Saturday’s spending bill negotiations.
Leo WolfsonOctober 02, 2023
Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman Split On Spending Votes To Avoid Shutdown
Wyoming’s congressional delegation was split on a temporary funding measure to avert a federal government shutdown, with U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman against the stopgap bill and Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso voting for it.
Leo WolfsonOctober 02, 2023
Wyoming’s Pumpkin King Dominates Colorado, Wyo State Championship Next
Worland’s Jay Richard won another pumpkin championship over the weekend with 1,686-pound “Joanie” taking first place honors in Colorado. Next up, the Wyoming State Championship in Worland on Saturday.
Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2023
Former Super Bowl Champ, Cody Radio Host Russ Francis Dies In Plane Crash
Russ Francis, a Super Bowl football champion who recently lived in Cody, including a stint hosting a local radio show, died in a plane crash Sunday afternoon.
Leo WolfsonOctober 02, 2023
Judge Tosses Rex Rammell Lawsuit Over Brand Inspection Violations
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Wyoming gubernatorial hopeful Rex Rammell, who claimed his Fourth Amendment rights were violated when he was charged for not showing brand inspection permits for his horses.
Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2023
Wyoming’s Spectacular Fall Colors Peaking Now
Weather permitting, the first week of October is often when the fall colors of Wyoming's aspens and cottonwoods are at their best and brightest. Outdoor photographers say not to wait as the window is closing fast.
Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, October 2, 2023
Monday's headlines include: -- Rabid bats in Sweetwater County; -- Hunting season in Fremont County is fantastic but you gotta work for it; -- Space alien abductions in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrOctober 02, 2023
Solar, Wind Energy Get Hundreds Of Times More Tax Incentives Than Oil And Gas
To transition from fossil fuels to green energy, solar and wind companies get as much as 300 times more tax incentives than coal, oil, gas and nuclear. Solar alone is poised to get as much as $900 billion by 2060.
October 01, 2023