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After Massive Wyoming Big Game Winterkill, Some Hunters Worry Predators Will Decimate Herds
With big game herds facing huge losses from winterkill, some Wyoming hunters say it’s time to turn up the heat on predators to prevent losing even more antelope, deer and elk.
Mark HeinzApril 18, 2023
UW Police Beef Up Patrols Near Sorority As Judge Doubles Down On Naming Plaintiffs In Transgender Lawsuit
The University of Wyoming Police Department sends extra patrols to the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house for a variety of reasons – not just because seven women suing the sorority for inducting a transgender member have been ordered to reveal their true names.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2023
Gordon Calls Out Wyoming Lawmakers Who Won't Fund 988 Suicide Call Centers
During his Governor’s Mental Health Summit on Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon targeted state lawmakers who stand in the way of supporting mental health programs, saying the argument that government shouldn’t be involved is “full of beans," especially as Wyoming leads nation in suicides per capita.
Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2023
Casper Man Who Died In Jail Despite Medical Clearance Had OD’d On Meth, Report Says
After 62-year-old Wayne Sanchez was arrested at the scene of a minor crash March 8 and medically cleared by Banner Medical Center in Casper, he was taken to jail, where he died. A coroner’s docket released Tuesday says he died of a meth overdose.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2023
Woman Who Stabbed Nephew To Death Escapes From Casper Halfway House
Rachelle Lynch, 25, was sentenced to five to 13 years in prison for stabbing her 20-year-old nephew during a drunken knife fight in 2019. When she failed to return as scheduled to a Casper halfway house Monday, authorities reported Lynch as an escapee.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2023
Wyoming Democratic Party Chair “Proud To Be Woke,” Blasts Governor, Freedom Caucus For “Fawning” Over Trump
Joe Barbuto, chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party, says he’s woke and proud of it during a state party event Saturday in Cheyenne. He also blasted Gov. Mark Gordon and members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2023
In Wake Of Bird Flu Killing Wyoming Mountain Lion, Experts Say Virus Is Unpredictable
It’s difficult to say whether the recent death of a Wyoming mountain lion from bird flu indicates more mammals with catch the virus.
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2023
Spring Warm-Up Triggers First Floods Of Season In Rural Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain is reporting the first spring flood in Wyoming this year. Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said there’s probably more to come.
Wendy CorrApril 17, 2023
Dave Simpson: Speaking To The Dead? That's One Gadget I'll Never Need.
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "This just in: Computer experts can now use Artificial Intelligence to reunite us with our deceased loved ones, compiling data and images to seemingly bring our loved ones back to life."
Dave SimpsonApril 17, 2023
Brutal Winter Could Delay Shed Antler Season, The Last For Nonresidents Before New Regs Kick In
Because of persistent winter conditions, the last shed antler hunting season allowing nonresidents to start their treasure hunts at the same time as Wyomingites could be delayed. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission discussed the situation Monday.
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2023
Wyoming Reservation Man Found With Neck Sliced Was Murdered, No Suspect Named
The Fremont County Coroner’s office has determined that Gustave Yellowhair, 37, was the victim of murder by a slice across his carotid artery and jugular vein. Federal authorities haven’t yet charged a suspect.
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2023
Gray Vows To Continue Elections Reform, Blasts “Colluding” Media And “Liar” Former Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Chuck Gray told Wyoming conservatives during a Wyoming Freedom Caucus meeting Saturday that he plans to make voter residency his next priority in the upcoming interim session. He also blasted “colluding” media and that “that liar” former Secretary of State Max Maxfield for campaign funding challenge.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2023
“Longmire” Actor, Wyoming Prominent At Annual Western Heritage Awards
At the premiere awards event in the cowboy world, Wyoming values were represented everywhere – from presenters to recipients (including "Longmire's" Lou Diamond Phillips), from music to movies, the 62nd Annual Western Heritage Awards held in Oklahoma City on Saturday celebrated the spirit of the Wild West.
Wendy CorrApril 17, 2023
Serial Wyoming Coffee Hut Flasher Pleads Guilty After Barista Pours Hot Water In His Lap
Andrew Crawford, 34, of Cody, already on probation for accessing child pornography, has pleaded guilty to four counts of exposing himself to women at drive-thru coffee shops.
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2023
Twice As Many Wyoming Homeowners Eligible For Expanded Property Tax Relief
Wyoming residents whose median income is not greater than 125% of their state or county could qualify for substantial property tax relief, if they meet residency requirements.
Renée JeanApril 17, 2023
In Rare Time Fishing Alone, Wyoming Dad Reels In Record Longnose Suckerfish
With four kids, 12 chickens, a busy job and an outdoors podcast, Patrick Edwards doesn't always get to fish alone. But when he did recently, he caught a record-shattering fish from a secret bend of the Wind River.
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2023
Elk Chilling Out Near Yellowstone Mountain Lion Lucky Big Cat Wasn’t Hungry
A mountain lion that had a bull elk walk right up to it recently in Yellowstone Park had just finished eating a bighorn sheep, and apparently wasn’t interested in dessert, park officials said.
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2023
This Time We Mean It: Cheyenne's Hitching Post Inn Is Really Coming Back
Although it's looked like nothing has happened on the site of the burned down Hitching Post Inn for more than a year (when new construction was supposed to have started), there's been a lot going on behind the scenes. Heavy construction for two hotels is slated to begin in May.
Renée JeanApril 16, 2023
Aggravating Rite of Spring: It’s Pothole Season in Wyoming
No matter how bad it gets, don't try to fill that neighborhood pothole on your own. Leave it to the experts, not the Terminator.
Jake NicholsApril 16, 2023
Second Amendment Scholar Challenges Gun Control Narrative, Says It Increases Racial Bias In Criminal Justice
An African American Second Amendment scholar from New York is bringing a perspective challenging many of the mainstream narratives that firearms increase crime in America. The professor spoke at UW last week and said gun control laws exacerbate racial bias in the criminal justice system.
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2023
How A Laramie, Wyoming Company Revolutionized The Maritime Industry
Wyoming might not seem like a maritime industry hub, but a Laramie-based company has been making its mark with shipping companies across the globe. The world's largest ships have Kent Henry's water sanitation technology onboard.
Mark HeinzApril 16, 2023
Wyoming Reservation Teachers Raising 5 Native Kids Picked For Africa Trip To Study Rwandan Genocide
Patrick and Heather Pasquellini are teachers at Arapahoe Charter High School on the Wind River Indian Reservation – and parents to five adopted Native children. They’ll travel to Rwanda in July to study the aftermath of that country’s 1994 genocide that left nearly 800,000 dead.
Wendy CorrApril 16, 2023
Wyoming Arborists Say Tree Vaxing Can Be A Good Idea, But It Depends
Many tree services call customers this time of year to recommend they get injections to protect against pests. The treatments can be expensive, and some wonder if they’re really necessary. Arborists say it depends.
April 16, 2023
Rod Miller: Wyoming Should NEVER Hide Her Heritage!
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The two of the most powerful symbols of Wyoming’s heritage, Esther Hobart Morris and Chief Washakie, deserve to be back out in front of the State Capitol. Concealing our rich heritage and hiding these symbols of who we are as a state in some underground passageway is a slap in the face of our common history. It makes us appear ashamed of two of our giants."
Rod MillerApril 16, 2023