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Rod Miller: Transparency and Political Courage in the Cowboy State
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "When it comes to the political courage to back up their hot air, WyoRINO is woefully lacking. I suppose that, if you lack cojones, you are better off concealing your cowardice behind a cloak of anonymity."
Rod MillerSeptember 10, 2023
Wyoming People: Kassandra Shoemaker First Woman In Wyoming Steer Roping Finals
University of Wyoming student Kassandra Shoemaker made history last weekend as the first woman to compete in the Wyoming Steer Roping Finals in Sheridan, earning Rookie of the Year from the Wyoming Steer Roping Association.
Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023
Wyoming's Legacy Of One-Room Schoolhouses Preserved In Big Piney
One-room schoolhouses were common around Wyoming, including Big Piney in Sublette County. Before class, students would often chop wood and haul coal and water after traveling many miles to school either on foot or by horseback.
September 10, 2023
Why is Thermopolis, Wyoming, in a Looney Tunes Movie?
There's a short list of real places that have been immortalized in Looney Tunes cartoons: New York, Paris, Albuquerque and ... Thermopolis, Wyoming. A former Disney exec told Cowboy State Daily that Thermopolis made the cut because "the town’s name is humorous to outsiders."
Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023
Fort Bridger Rendezvous At 50 Draws 60,000, Is One Of Largest In The US
An estimated 60,000+ people attended the Fort Bridger Rendezvous this year, its 50th. The celebration of all things frontier has grown to be one of the largest in the United States.
Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023
Wyoming Democrats Worry Liz Cheney Crossover Voters Won’t Switch Back
At the Democratic Party's central committee meeting on Saturday in Newcastle, party members expressed worry that its super-minority status could become even more pronounced if they don’t address party apathy, including convincing party members who crossed over in 2022 to vote for Liz Cheney to cross back.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2023
Old Bill's Fun Run Has Raised $228 Million For Teton County Charities
Old Bill’s Fun Run is one of the most innovative fundraisers in the nation. The annual Teton County charity fundraiser has raised $228 million over the past 26 years and will likely raise more than $20 million this weekend.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
Meet Hoot, A Wyoming Owl Who Is The Most Famous Owl In The World
A Farson, Wyoming, man owns an owl named Hoot that’s been in 124 movies and counting, including many Harry Potter films. The 25-year-old bird is probably the most famous owl on the planet.
Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023
Guest Column: A Good Idea Does Not Automatically Make A Good Bill
Rep. Barry Crago writes, "[Rep. Allemand's] bill required all business entities in the state to report all ownership interests to their local clerks and the Secretary of State. This is an unprecedented invasion of privacy. Who owns stock in any particular entity is none of the State’s business."
CSD StaffSeptember 09, 2023
Dennis Sun: Private Land Rights
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Most every person I have caught trespassing is also a terrible liar – their excuses are some of the tallest tales one will ever hear."
Dennis SunSeptember 09, 2023
There Are Bigger And Better Geysers Than Old Faithful In Yellowstone
Old Faithful may be the most famous geyser on the planet, but Yellowstone visitors who want a truly unique experience can see bigger and even more spectacular geysers if they’re willing to go an extra mile or two.
Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2023
Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Gary Rossington Found A Sweet Home In Wyoming
Gary Rossington was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last remaining original band member until he died in March, 2023. Although Sweet Home Alabama may be the band's most well-known song, Gary and his wife Dale, made their home in Wyoming.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
Family, Friends Mourn Torrington Mother Who Died In Car Crash
The family and friends of Torrington resident Alicia Rodriguez, 44, who was killed in a crash on U.S. 85 last week, remember her as a mother and grandmother who loved to help others.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2023
Buffalo Citizens Rally To Save Crumbling Carnegie Library
One of Wyoming’s 10 remaining Carnegie libraries is crumbling, and unless $600,000 can be found to make necessary repairs, the Carnegie Library in Buffalo — built in 1909 — may be lost.
Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023
Hunting Wyoming: Elk Superb, Deer And Antelope Down In Sublette County
Sublette County is primarily known for its world-class deer and pronghorn hunting. But with those species down this year, the county still has excellent elk, upland bird and waterfowl hunting, a resident outdoorsman said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2023
Bad Yellowstone: Park Was All-Out Petting Zoo 100 Years Ago
Yellowstone today is on high alert for “touron” behavior, but in the Roaring ’20s it was an all-out petting zoo. Attractions included the popular feeding of the bears -- a nightly dinner show that became more popular than Old Faithful.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Saturday's headlines: Wyomingites canceling cable TV over ESPN dispute, Casper McDonald's arrest leads to discovery of huge cache of drugs and guns, Wyoming's historic Pitchfork ranch sued by a Texas company having the same name...
Wendy CorrSeptember 09, 2023
Kroger, Albertsons To Sell 413 Stores, Including 12 In Wyoming
Kroger anticipates the sale of 413 Albertsons stores, including 12 in Wyoming, will bullet-proof their proposed $25 billion merger, but a union representing 750 Wyoming workers worries it could cost jobs.
Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023
Study Says Permitting Delays And Energy Litigation Are Hurting U.S. Economy
Americans For Prosperity published a report Friday that examined 30 energy projects across the country that were delayed or canceled as a result of regulatory barriers and litigation, which the group says is killing jobs and raising energy costs.
September 08, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Another Way To Think Of A State Income Tax
Dear editor, "The Tax Reform 2000 commission appointed by Republican Governor Jim Geringer noted that, in Wyoming, extremely rich people currently pay a far smaller share in taxes than most working people do."
September 08, 2023
State Attorney Says Pro-Choicers Shouldn’t Bring Drama To Wyoming’s Abortion Lawsuit
An attorney representing the state of Wyoming in a lawsuit challenging the state’s two new abortion bans is asking a Teton County judge to disregard a series of pro-choice expert witnesses.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 08, 2023
Massive Cache Of Drugs, Guns Found After Casper McDonald’s Turns Man In
A report from a Casper McDonald’s that a man was doing drugs in a bathroom eventually led to an arrest and seizure of a large cache of drugs, guns and money.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 08, 2023
Texas Company Sues Famous Wyoming Pitchfork Ranch Over Name
The Meeteetse, Wyoming, Pitchfork Ranch goes back to 1878, but a Texas company founded in 1883 claims it owns the Pitchfork name and is suing, demanding the Wyoming ranch give up the name and repay profits made under it.
September 08, 2023
Angry Wyoming Spectrum Customers Dropping Disney, Cable During Dispute
Frustrated customers who are missing ESPN and other channels are tired of waiting for Disney and Charter to make a deal. So they're cutting the cord and signing up for YouTube TV and other streaming services.
Renée JeanSeptember 08, 2023