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Former BLM Director From Wyoming Disgusted With John Kerry Comments on Ukraine War
William Perry Pendley, a Cheyenne native who served as BLM director under President Trump, said John Kerry showed an "unbelievable level of disconnect" in saying his concern with the war in Ukraine is its CO2 emissions, not terrible loss of life.
Jimmy OrrJuly 11, 2023
Pavillion Man Accused Of Shooting Son While Wrestling Over Gun With Wife
After giving his wife a loaded .40-caliber handgun and telling her to shoot him, a Pavillion man tried to wrench it away from her when his wife wouldn’t, according to court records. The gun went off, hitting their 12-year-old son in the arm.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
After All The Hoopla, Wyoming May Not Get Aurora Borealis On Thursday After All
Although stargazers from all across the country were eagerly anticipating a visit from the Northern Lights on Thursday, it looks like it could be a no-show for most of us.
July 11, 2023
In Rare Move, Wyoming Reservation Casino Granted Liquor License
The Fremont County Commission on Tuesday approved the Northern Arapaho Tribe's request for a liquor license for the Wind River Hotel and Casino, based on several promises that the casino would contain the alcohol and treat any resultant alcoholism.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Judge Denies Biden Request To Keep Censoring Social Media Posts
After a federal judge temporarily blocked the Biden administration from censoring protected speech on social media, the president asked for permission to do it anyway. The judge denied Biden's request Monday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Huge Swath Of Wyoming ‘Checkerboard’ Land May Be Up For Sale Again
Gov. Mark Gordon says he’s “interested in learning more” about huge chunks of land across southern Wyoming the state tried — and failed — to buy in 2020 that are for sale again.
Cat UrbigkitJuly 11, 2023
Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee Nate Champion
In the annals of Wyoming cowboy history, one name is recognized by anyone who has even glanced at a Wyoming history book: Nate Champion. His story has been told by historians, and novelists, by screenwriters and songwriters.
Candy MoultonJuly 11, 2023
Wyoming’s Josh Kirk To Opt Out Of History Channel’s ‘Mountain Men,’ Working On New Show
Modern-day mountain man Josh Kirk told Cowboy State Daily he’s opting out of another season of the popular “Mountain Men” History Channel show to focus on a new show. “I’ve got my own show that’s going to be coming out,” Kirk said.
Renée JeanJuly 11, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Wyo Game & Fish's Elk Feedground Plan Puts The Squeeze To Agriculture
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Wyoming Game and Fish isn’t known for its expertise in livestock management, and it’s way out of its realm on this one, alienating livestock producers in the process."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 11, 2023
Dave Simpson: It's No Picnic In Either Party Today
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "At least Our Guy doesn't fall down, his sentences are mostly understandable, and he doesn't shake hands with people who aren't there."
Dave SimpsonJuly 10, 2023
21 Coal Cars Derail Near Lusk Monday Morning
More than 20 rail cars carrying Powder River Basin coal leaving the Wyoming mines outside of Bill, Wyoming, derailed early Monday near Lusk, spilling coal, but nobody was hurt. The cause is under investigation.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023
Casper Woman Strikes Plea Agreement In Gender Clinic Arson
A 22-year-old woman accused of setting fire to a gender-treatment and abortion clinic in Casper last June now has struck a plea agreement in her case.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023
Now Other People Are “Pissed” At The “We The People Are Pissed” Billboard On I-80 in Wyoming
A Cowboy State Daily story on why a Laramie County couple erected a 20-foot sign stating they were angry has angered other people. They say the billboard does not reflect how they feel and are angry about it.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
Rock Springs Man Gets 8-12 Years In Prison For Toddler’s Drug Death
A Rock Springs Man will face 8-12 years in prison for keeping illegal drugs in his home where his toddler son could access them. The 2-year-old died.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023
Wyoming’s Big Boy 4014 Locomotive Rescues Freight Train Stuck In Nebraska
During a break in its recent tour of the tracks between Cheyenne and the College World Series in Omaha, Big Boy 4014, the heaviest locomotive of all time, powered up to help move a stuck freight train.
Greg JohnsonJuly 10, 2023
If A Grizzly Is Attacking You In Yellowstone, It Is Illegal For You To Shoot It
Sorry, but if you’re attacked by a grizzly in Yellowstone, it is against the law for you to shoot it. Reaching for bear spray could be your best legal option as you can’t even point a firearm at wildlife there.
Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2023
Worland, ‘Wyoming’s Furnace,’ Finally Hits 90 Degrees; Latest Ever On Record
A longer- and wetter-than-usual spring has meant for more mild temperatures around the state, including Worland — aka “Wyoming’s Furnace" — which hit 90 for the first time this year on Monday. Since records have been kept, this is the latest Worland has not hit the 90 degree mark.
July 10, 2023
Is The Planned Gold And Copper Mine Near Cheyenne All Hype?
U.S. Gold Corp is working through the permitting process for a gold and copper mine west of Cheyenne. While developers are optimistic, a mineral economist told Cowboy State Daily he’s skeptical.
July 10, 2023
Jackson Police Wanted Drones To Patrol Town But Ended Up Getting Cameras Instead
Although the Jackson police wanted drones to patrol the town, the City Council gave the OK to buy cameras instead. The police said with 3 million people coming through town every year, “there’s an underbelly” of “significant, serious crime” in the posh community.
July 10, 2023
Static Electricity Might Suck Wyoming Ticks Right Onto You
Scientists have determined that static electricity can pull ticks onto people – like a science fiction tractor beam. An expected large population of ticks is looking for hosts after a huge big game die-off this past winter.
Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2023
Deep Red Politically, Wyoming Is Ranked 'Moderate' For LGBTQ+ Policies, Analysis Says
With 70% of voters backing former President Trump in 2020, Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the nation, but its policies regarding the LBGTQ+ community show Wyoming as much more moderate, says an analysis of all 50 states.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023
Barrasso Blasts Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen For ‘Bowing Down’ To China
In an interview on Fox News on Sunday, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso accuses Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen of “bowing down repeatedly” to China during a recent visit to the country.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
Colorado Man Admits Illegally Landing Helicopter In Grand Teton National Park
The owner of a Colorado-based business that charters helicopter tours admitted Monday that he did illegally land his helicopter in Grand Teton National Park, but said he had a sick passenger on board and was unaware he was in the park. He also said he didn't have a picnic there.
Jimmy OrrJuly 10, 2023
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Jimmy OrrJuly 10, 2023