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Wyoming Man Who Wore Original Taco John’s Mascot Suit Says It Was A Horrible Job
It's been 40 years, but Dave Herrington will never forget his experience as one of the original mascots for Cheyenne-based Taco John's. The heavy costumes were not well-ventilated which was an issue in the summer heat.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2023
Freedom Caucus Members Stand By Decision In Voting Against Suicide Call Centers
Members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus interviewed by Cowboy State Daily said they are standing by their votes not to fund the suicide call centers in Wyoming. Their reasoning varies from wanting to further study the issue to believing it's not the government's role.
Leo WolfsonApril 22, 2023
Roof Collapse In Casper After Massive Snowstorm Not Widespread Issue, Natrona County Building Inspector Says
Accumulation of snow on roofs is sometimes quite stealthy, and they can also be deadly. Here’s what to know about whether snow is creating a hazard for your home.
Renée JeanApril 21, 2023
Those ‘Other’ Deer: Wyoming Whitetail Often Ignored, But Still Loved By Some Hunters
Whitetail deer are often regarded as an afterthought among Wyoming’s big game animals – overshadowed by elk, antelope and mule deer. But some hunters still treasure them.
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2023
Wyoming Elected Officials Call Reintroduction Of $100 Trillion Green New Deal 'Bullshit,' ‘Nightmare’ And 'Disaster'
Wyoming elected officials reacted to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' reintroduction of her $110 trillion Green New Deal that pushes for the elimination of cattle emissions as 'bullshit,' 'fantasy,' 'disaster,' and 'nightmare' among other things.
April 21, 2023
Cheyenne Hydroelectric Generator Will Produce Enough Power For The City’s Water Treatment Facility
The City Of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities financed a $20 million hydroelectric plant that is expected to generate enough power for the city’s water treatment facility. Over its 50-year life, it’s expected to bring in a net income between $31 million and $35 million.
April 21, 2023
Guest Column: Why Conservatives Are Wary Of Federal Solutions, From Land Disputes To Suicide Hotlines
Rep. Pepper Ottman writes, "To insinuate to someone impacted by suicide that had they simply paid a little more in taxes, they wouldn’t have suffered the loss that they suffered is more than deeply offensive, and displays a fundamental misunderstanding of mental health and wellness."
Rep. Pepper OttmanApril 21, 2023
Gillette Felon Faces 15 Years For Having Dead Man's Loaded Glock, Tons Of Drugs
Zachary Stott faces up to 15 years in federal prison for allegedly possessing a Glock and 13 rounds of 9mm ammunition he said he took from a Colorado man who got "hit.”
Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2023
Still No Sign Of Teton Park Grizzly 399, But Close Followers Of Famed Bruin Not Too Concerned
Wyoming’s most beloved bear, Grizzly 399, has yet to emerge from her den, but some of her closest followers say there’s no reason to worry, yet.
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2023
Rock Springs Parents Suing School Board For Hiding Daughter's Transgender Identity
Sean and Ashley Willey are suing the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 board and some administrators for allegedly helping to gender-transition their daughter while actively hiding it from them, despite the girl's history of mental health issues.
Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2023
‘Breaks My Heart’: State Legislators React To Opening Of Second Wyoming Abortion Clinic
House Majority Leader Chip Neiman told Cowboy State Daily the opening of Wyoming's second abortion clinic marks a "sad day for little human beings that don’t have the ability to say no."
Leo WolfsonApril 21, 2023
Dave Walsh: Cowgirls Tennis On The Edge Of Making History With Conference Title
Dave Walsh writes: “It really doesn’t matter what sport we’re talking about. Wyoming vs. Air Force is very special in so many ways. And it could be anything from tennis to football to tiddlywinks. If it’s Wyoming vs. Air Force, it’s big.”
Dave WalshApril 21, 2023
Six UW Sorority Members Suing Over Transgender Members Name Themselves To Continue Lawsuit
Six of the seven women suing over the induction of a transgender member in to the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority’s University of Wyoming chapter have complied with a judge’s order that they not be anonymous in their lawsuit.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2023
After 15 Years Of Permitting, TransWest Wind Transmission Project Is Still 5 Years From Going Live
The TransWest project will carry 3,000 megawatts of power from Wyoming to California. It’s taken 15 years to permit and approve so far — and is still five years from going live.
April 20, 2023
Orphaned Wyoming Mountain Lion Cubs Find Home In South Dakota Zoo
At least two of four orphaned mountain lion cubs captured last year near Pinedale are thriving at a South Dakota wildlife park.
Mark HeinzApril 20, 2023
Cheyenne Woman Charged With Beating Stranger, 71, With Cane While He Slept
Accused of beating a 71-year-old stranger with his own cane as he slept, Gizelle Kellum, 54, faces up to 10 years in prison for aggravated assault.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2023
Lummis And Barrasso Call Lead Ammunition Ban “Activist-Driven Nonsense”
Wyoming’s U.S. senators joined an ongoing battle to stop the ban of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on public lands, claiming the effort’s nothing but “activist-driven nonsense” and would unjustly punish Wyoming hunters and anglers.
Mark HeinzApril 20, 2023
Federal Court Stomps Nation’s First Local Ban On Gas Appliances, Others May Be Next
Berkeley, California, enacted the first local ban on natural gas hookups in new construction, which started a trend across the country. The 9th Circuit has stomped on the ban, saying it's prohibited by federal law.
April 20, 2023
Rod Miller: Partisanship Is The Disease, Not The Cure
Rod Miller writes: “State Rep. Chris Knapp, a Republican from Gillette, says that Wyoming needs more partisanship in our public life, not less. That’s like your doctor telling you that you need more herpes in your body."
Rod MillerApril 20, 2023
Wyoming County Clerks Urge Chuck Gray To Reject Election Conspiracy Theories
In a letter to Secretary of State Chuck Gray, the County Clerks Association of Wyoming urge him to ignore an election denier traveling through Wyoming and to reject 2020 election conspiracy theories.
Leo WolfsonApril 20, 2023
After Arson And Delays, Casper Abortion Clinic Opened Thursday
Nearly a year after an arsonist set fire to it, the Wellspring Health Access clinic in Casper opened its doors Thursday. It's now the second place in Wyoming a woman can get an abortion.
Leo WolfsonApril 20, 2023
Search On For Driver Who Hit And Killed Man Walking On Reservation
The driver of a black sedan hit and killed Wilford Hill, 30, while he was walking on Ethete Road just after midnight Tuesday morning. The driver fled the scene, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reports.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2023
Clair McFarland: Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Killing Off Your Treasures
Clair McFarland writes: “Normally the boys’ bedrooms resemble a text-message emoji war the little, feisty twin had Tuesday with my editor on my phone. … But the boys’ bedroom floors are magical when they’re clean.”
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2023
Wyoming’s Custodia Bank Lawsuit Against Federal Reserve Gets Boost From Former Penn. Sen. Patrick Toomey
Patrick Toomey, former chair of the Senate Banking Committee, says the Federal Reserve is completely misinterpreting legislation he wrote in its argument to deny Custodia Bank a master account.
Renée JeanApril 20, 2023