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Wyoming People: Alma Law, Keeper Of Riverton’s Haunted History
From reports of people seeing ghostly figures watching movies in Riverton's old historic Acme Theater to the town's famous and mysterious midnight jogger, Alma Law has become the unofficial keeper of the town's haunted history.
Renée JeanOctober 15, 2023
Cody High’s John Corbin Taps Into ‘What Makes A Kid Tick’ As Wyoming’s Top Teacher
Cody High School social studies teacher John Corbin greets students with high fives, takes cellphones and taps into “what makes a kid tick” as Wyoming’s 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Amber SteinmetzOctober 15, 2023
Wyoming’s Pumpkin King Marvels At Colossal 2,749-Pound World Record Pumpkin
Although Wyoming's Pumpkin King, Jay Richard, won three pumpkin-growing championships this year, his pumpkins are still about 1,000 pounds shy of the world record set this year by Minnesota's Travis Gienger. But Jay says he can catch him.
Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2023
Dennis Sun: Another Raise On Postage
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Coming soon to everyone is another postage rate hike. The reason we’re getting this hike is because the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has the authority to raise rates every six months."
Dennis SunOctober 15, 2023
'Ring-Of-Fire' Eclipse Dazzles Viewers Across Wyoming
All eyes were looking up Saturday morning as a "ring-of-fire" eclipse was visible as it made its way southeast across the United States, including some excited viewers in Southwest Wyoming.
Bill SniffinOctober 14, 2023
Before She Vanished Over the Pacific, Amelia Earhart Fell In Love With Wyoming
When Amelia Earhart soared off the radar July 2, 1937, over the Pacific Ocean, her new home was being built in remote northwestern Wyoming. Work stopped the next day after it was learned Earhart was lost.
Jake NicholsOctober 14, 2023
Real Cowboys In Wyoming Say They Wouldn't Be Caught Dead In Crocs Cowboy Boots
Polarizing Colorado hipster footwear company Crocs is releasing its version of a cowboy boot this month, but real Wyoming cowboy and legendary boot-seller Lou Taubert said he wouldn’t be caught dead wearing them.
Andrew RossiOctober 14, 2023
Ken Burns Deliberately Called Documentary "American Buffalo," Not "American Bison"
Despite some people losing their minds over filmmaker Ken Burns's decision to call his documentary "American Buffalo," not "American Bison," Burns said he did it on purpose because the terms are interchangeable.
October 14, 2023
The 1878 Double Murder Of Wyoming Lawmen Robert Widdowfield And Tip Vincent
The 1878 killing of Robert Widdowfield and Tip Vincent was the first double killing of lawmen in Wyoming territory and set Carbon County on a path that is unmatched in terms of grisly crimes and their aftermath.
Candy MoultonOctober 14, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Saturday's radio headlines: -- Legislators fighting back against BLM's resource management plan; -- Kids are sick over raw milk; -- Why Al Michaels should be official spokesman for Wyoming beef.
Wendy CorrOctober 14, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Forrest Chadwick Is A True Conservative
Dear editor: Forrest Chadwick is the epitome of the conservative hometown legislator Wyoming so desperately needs. Converse County stands tall and proud in support of our dedicated Representative who has taken on the radical left...
CSD StaffOctober 13, 2023
Guest Column: BLM Must Work Closely With Wyoming Citizens, Not Washington, D.C.
Rep. Landon Brown writes, "Just listening to the citizens and not fixing the concerns is where I am most concerned about the federal government’s trajectory."
CSD StaffOctober 13, 2023
UW Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attack As ‘Reprehensible’ And ‘An Atrocity’
In an unusual move to take a position on a global issue, the University of Wyoming on Friday formally condemned the Hamas terrorism attacks on Israel as “reprehensible” and “an atrocity.”
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Al Michaels, Who Has Never Eaten A Vegetable, Should Be Spokesman For Wyoming Beef
Of all the quotes Al Michaels is famous for, the one that caught the Wyoming Stock Growers attention was the admission last week that he has never eaten a vegetable. Now they want him to be their spokesperson.
Jake NicholsOctober 13, 2023
Biden’s DOE Denies Wyoming’s Pitch For $1.25 Billion Hydrogen Hub
Wyoming officials said Friday they’re “disappointed” that a $1.25 billion Western region hydrogen hub isn’t included in a $7 billion Biden administration hydrogen network.
Greg JohnsonOctober 13, 2023
Cheney Says GOP ‘Abandoning The Constitution’ With Jordan Pick For House Speaker
Hours after former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, of Wyoming, said House Republicans will abandon the Constitution if they nominate Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker, Republicans did just that.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Sorority Claims Women Who Sued Over UW Chapter Transgender Member Can’t Appeal
Six women appealing their lost case against the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority over the induction of a transgender member have hired two all-star appeals attorneys, while the sorority is asking the appeals court not to hear the case.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Students To Launch Balloon 17 Miles Into Sky For NASA Eclipse Project
A small group of Central Wyoming College students is launching a balloon 17 miles into the atmosphere for a NASA research project to collect information on Saturday’s eclipse.
Andrew RossiOctober 13, 2023
Accused Stabber Who Texted 'Let's Fight To The Death' Was Out On Bond For DUI
A Wyoming woman accused to stabbing her boyfriend in the head after texting him, “Let’s fight to the death” was out on bond at the time for her fourth DUI charge in 10 years.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Insurance Agent Claims Company Bilked Him Out Of Up To $225,000
Saying he was shorted as much as about $225,000 when he was fired, a Wyoming insurance agent is taking his claim to the Wyoming Supreme Court next month.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Might Poach BLM Employees To Push Back On Contentious Rock Springs Plan
Wyoming Legislators plan to push back against the Bureau of Land Management over its controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, including trying to poach BLM employees.
Mark HeinzOctober 13, 2023
Raw Milk From Jackson Outlet Suspected Of Sending Two Kids To Hospital
Five people in Teton and Lincoln counties, including two children who were hospitalized, are believed to have been made sick by consuming raw milk, the Wyoming Department of Health confirmed Thursday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday's headlines include: -- A $15 million wildlife diversion project near LaBarge was dedicated on Thursday; -- A Powell man is accused of embezzling $1.3 million dollars from Cody & Gillette newspapers; -- Finally, one state is giving Colorado some wolves after Wyoming told them no.
Wendy CorrOctober 13, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: I Live In The Rock Springs District Of The BLM, Here's What I See
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "These sheep will journey 125 miles from north to south under their own hoof power, before turning north again next spring – an annual cycle practiced here for more than 100 years."
Cat UrbigkitOctober 13, 2023