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Man Beat Up By Bouncer Can’t Sue CFD Because They’re Both From Colorado
A Colorado man has learned that he can’t federally sue the Cheyenne Frontier Days bouncer who allegedly beat him up because the bouncer is also from Colorado. But he can sue in a state court.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2023
Rural Wyoming Company To Electrify Fleet, Says EVs Cheaper, More Reliable
The Wind River Internet company on Wednesday said electrifying its fleet because EV trucks are more reliable and will cut costs by half over the life of the vehicles . Last year when it was 40 below zero, only the electric trucks would start, they said.
August 16, 2023
Final Search for Missing Worland Woman Finds Nothing, Sheriff Not Giving Up
Search and Rescue personnel from five Wyoming counties searched a 20-square-mile area of Washakie County for Breanna Mitchell, but "nothing of importance" was found.
Andrew RossiAugust 16, 2023
Union Pacific Still Can’t Explain Where 30 Tons Of Explosive Material Went
Three months after an investigation was initiated into how 30 tons of ammonium nitrate went missing from a railcar that left a Cheyenne facility bound for California, Union Pacific still has no answers.
August 16, 2023
County Clerks Respond To Eathorne: Wyoming Constitution Only Allows For Some Election Audits
In response to complaints from Wyoming GOP Chair Frank Eathorne that county clerks aren’t transparent enough, the president of the Wyoming County Clerks Association said the State Constitution does not allow them to perform election audits to the degree that they are done in some other states.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2023
Yellowstone Photographer Believes Shirtless Bear Chaser Started By Chasing Wolves
The mystery of an unidentified man caught on video harassing black bears has deepened – photos have surfaced of what could be the same shirtless man chasing wolves in Yellowstone
Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2023
Rock Springs Parents Bash Explicit School Book 'The Haters.' Here's What's In It
"The Haters," a novel in multiple Wyoming school libraries, has enraged Rock Springs parents due to its sexual content. Cowboy State Daily offers this comprehensive review.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2023
Chuck Gray Warns Wyoming County Clerks About Outside Election Interference
Secretary of State Chuck Gray isn’t buying the “this doesn’t happen here” argument when it comes to election interference in Wyoming. He said," Wyoming remains especially vulnerable given our lack of a statutory ban on private funding of elections.”
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio news for Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Wendy CorrAugust 16, 2023
Ninja Motorcyclist Tops 165 MPH In Wild Chase On Interstate 80
In a high-speed chase on Interstate 80 that lasted more than 70 miles on Monday evening, a motorcyclist exceeded 165 mph in an attempt to elude the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The biker crashed, and somehow lived, when trying to exit on Vedauwoo Road.
Jimmy OrrAugust 16, 2023
Cheney Blasts Tuberville For Holding Up Military Promotions Over Abortion
Former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney took to social media Monday to blast Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s protest of the U.S. military's position on abortion by holding up more than 300 promotions.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2023
Climate Scientist Not Surprised Anti-Fossil Fuel Group Who Uses Children Won Montana Court Case
Climate Scientist Dr. Judith Curry said an anti-fossil organization that uses children in lawsuits will try to replicate the Montana court victory all over the country, which will waste states’ resources on legal proceedings.
August 15, 2023
Popular Hot Springs State Park Pool Closed After Insurance Lapses
The "Star Plunge" -- one of three hot springs in Hot Springs State Park -- has been immediately closed because it allowed required liability coverage to lapse, which means it would have no legal or financial protection if a guest were hurt.
Andrew RossiAugust 15, 2023
Why Presidents Can’t Designate National Monuments In Wyoming
Democratic presidents dating back to Jimmy Carter have used the Antiquities Act to create new national monuments in Western states without any congressional participation. But it can't happen in the Cowboy State due to a legal loophole that Wyoming politicians pushed through in 1950.
August 15, 2023
Casper Man Launches Longshot Attempt To Unseat Barrasso For U.S. Senate
Casper resident Reid Rasner, who came in 7th place when he ran for city council in Las Vegas in 2017, officially announced his campaign on Tuesday to unseat U.S. Sen. John Barrasso in 2024. Barrasso is considered a frontrunner to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell should he step down.
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2023
Wind Power Critics Say Double Standard Allows Industry To Ignore Wildlife Impacts
A new documentary showing that offshore wind is killing whales, which the federal government and environmental groups deny, is all-too familiar to Wyomingites concerned about wildlife impacts here.
August 15, 2023
Anti-Hunters Appointed To Colorado Wildlife Commission Could Be A Warning For Wyoming
A former Wyoming Game and Fish commissioner says Wyoming doesn't need to worry about anti-hunters infiltrating its wildlife commission now, but is concerned with "up-and-coming wildlife biologists" because of the bias they are taught in the university system.
Mark HeinzAugust 15, 2023
‘Hella Dumb’ Californians Caught After Robbing Casper Pharmacy Set For Trial
Three Californians accused of robbing a Wyoming Walgreens after watching how to do it on Instagram are set for trial. After they were caught one of them told the police, “I just feel hella dumb.”
Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2023
Wolf Advocates Succeed in Getting FWS To Waste More Time On Gray Wolves
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "While the Center for Biological Diversity is expected to seek to expand wolf recovery efforts to other states, the court ruling doesn’t settle the matter, as the case is set to continue in the D.C. federal court. One thing is certain: we can expect more years of litigation."
Cat UrbigkitAugust 15, 2023
Eathorne Criticizes Wyoming County Clerks Opposed To Audits Of Election Results
GOP Chair Frank Eathorne was critical of county clerks who say audits of election results aren't necessary. “Why would you say that?" Eathorne said. "Let’s open the books. Let’s take a look. Let’s do one audit. Let’s do a spot check.”
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2023
Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Pat Dew
In 1913, when he was 21, William Patrick "Pat" Dew drove a wagon from Nebraska to Pinedale where he soon found a cowboy job in Big Piney country, spending most of his time on the round-up and on the range. Dew will be inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame in September.
Candy MoultonAugust 15, 2023
Electricity Rate Hike Would Make It Cheaper To Buy Trona From China Than Wyoming
Wyoming produces about 90% of the U.S. demand for trona. Rep. Jon Conrad says a proposed electricity rate hike would drive costs so high that the mines would struggle to compete with trona from China.
August 15, 2023
Man Charged With Banging Girlfriend's Head On Bathroom Floor Gets Plea Deal
After accepting a plea deal, a Yellowstone concessionaire worker accused of repeatedly banging his girlfriend’s head on a bathroom floor now faces up to five years in prison rather than the 16-year sentence he originally faced.
Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio news for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Listen to Tuesday morning's newscast, see which radio stations in your area airs our newscasts. Also, stay tuned for Cowboy State Daily Radio on all podcast platforms!
Wendy CorrAugust 15, 2023