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Albertsons Beats Profit Expectations Ahead Of $25 Billion Merger With Kroger
As the nation’s two largest grocery chains move ahead with a planned $25 billion merger, Albertsons reports it beat its financial goals for the fourth quarter of 2022. But lawsuits and the FTC still stand in the way of the deal.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2023
18,000 Cattle Blown Up In Texas; Only Event Comparable In Wyoming Was The Blizzard Of 1886 - 1887
Wyoming cattle ranchers say reports of a massive explosion and fire killing 18,000 cattle on a Texas dairy farm are appalling, and point to "The Big Die-Up" as the only event similar to the tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of cattle in Wyoming died during a blizzard back in 1886 - 1887.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Anthony Bouchard Explains Why He Supports Karlee Provenza
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard says all elected officials should be able to post whatever they want on social media without repercussions because that’s a simple avenue of free speech.
Leo WolfsonApril 13, 2023
Why Are There So Many Mountain Lions Being Spotted In Wyoming Towns?
Mountain lions occasionally wandering into urban areas is nothing new in Wyoming, but there’s been a recent flurry of big cats taking to the streets, though it’s not certain whether that’s because of the harsh winter, a predator expert said.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Man Who Stole $7,500 Bottle Of Scotch In His Crotch Gets Probation, Will Be Able To Stay In U.S.
A Romanian immigrant who smuggled a $7,500 bottle of scotch out of a Jackson Hole liquor store in his crotch will be able to stay in the U.S. after an agreement to reduce his charges to a misdemeanor.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2023
170 Years In Prison For Casper Man Who Admitted Having Sex With 13-Year-Old
A federal court judge threw the book at Salvador Salas Jr., 32, of Casper, for drugging and having sex with a 13-year-old girl under the pretense of mentoring her. The 170 years in prison and more than $130,000 in restitution is appropriate for a “sexual predator … who manipulated people that trusted him,” said the U.S. attorney prosecuting Salas.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2023
Pipeline Leak On Wyoming Reservation Spills Crude Oil Into Wind River Tributary
A pipeline leak has resulted in a spill of an undetermined amount of crude oil into a tributary of the Wind River north of Crowheart on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
April 13, 2023
Historic Mammoth Hotel In Yellowstone Won’t Open This Spring Due To Record Snowfall
The historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone isn't opening for the spring 2023 season because of record snowfall. The weather has delayed construction of a new wastewater treatment system damaged by last year's massive flood.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2023
Provenza Says She’s Sorry For Antifa Post That She Says Sparked 5 Death Threats
In an interview with Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday evening, state Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, said she didn’t expect the firestorm that came after sharing a controversial social media post, including five death threats. “I think it would be best for everyone if we moved on,” she said.
Leo WolfsonApril 13, 2023
Verizon Offers Cheyenne Residents Refunds For Bad 5G Service
A spokesperson for Verizon told Cowboy State Daily last week that the company was doing upgrades to its 5G infrastructure, which caused disruptions in service. Some customers now say the company has offered refunds, while others are still being told there’s no outages.
April 13, 2023
About Half Small-Town Wyoming Bars Report Bud Light Boycotts
Small-town bars in Wyoming are reporting more Bud Light boycotts than larger towns. Cowboy State Daily surveyed 14 rural bars around the state to see how sales were influenced after the company chose transgender "influencer" Dylan Mulvaney to promote the beer.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2023
No Punishment For Karlee Provenza Over Controversial Antifa Meme
Despite significant outcry from some Wyoming Republicans, Democrat Rep. Karlee Provenza will not face any official punishment for a controversial meme she shared earlier this month of an Antifa meme in protest of transgender treatment and policies.
Leo WolfsonApril 13, 2023
Judge Blocks Biden Water Rule; Wyoming Governor, Ranchers Applaud Decision
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Clean Water Act rule from the Biden Administration, which some Wyoming officials said would be too broad and punitive, especially against ranchers and farmers.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Late Spring Snow Boosts Ski Resorts Across Wyoming, But Doesn’t Extend Season Much
Late spring snow and cooler-than-usual weather helped cap off a record ski season in Wyoming, but most resorts cannot extend their seasons. The late snow also threatens to impede work to prepare for the upcoming tourism season.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2023
Exotic Gillette Pet Store Cited For Animal Neglect
The owners of an exotic pet store in Gillette received three citations Wednesday for animal neglect. Customers told Cowboy State Daily the animals lived in "crammed" and "horrible" conditions.
Jen KocherApril 12, 2023
Rod Miller: Strange Dance Partners - Or - Friendship, Politics and Free Speech in the Cowboy State
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "In the midst of this shitstorm, Karlee Provenza found support from a very unexpected quarter. Sen. Anthony Bouchard publicly stated that he honors her First Amendment right to free speech. That took some serious huevos."
Rod MillerApril 12, 2023
Wyoming Hunters, Outfitters Support Hunting Tag Cutbacks In Wake Of Devastating Winterkill
Massive winterkill – particularly among some of Wyoming’s premier antelope herds – has prompted the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to propose significant cutbacks in hunting tags this fall.
Mark HeinzApril 12, 2023
FBI Warns That Plugging Cell Phones Into Public Charging Ports May Get Your Devices Stolen Or Hacked
Cybersecurity experts in Wyoming are saying to pay attention to a new FBI warning that cautions people not to use public charging stations for cell phones. They say data can be stolen from your phone or malware can be installed.
April 12, 2023
Cheyenne Suicide Prevention Group Employee Tells Woman To Jump Off A Bridge
A verbal altercation that reportedly had an employee of a Cheyenne suicide prevention organization telling someone to jump off a bridge has led to many calls for her to be fired.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2023
How Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan Played Key Role In Good Friday Peace Accord
Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan was ambassador to Ireland from 1998-2002 and played a key role in brokering one of the most important peace agreements of the 20th century.
Leo WolfsonApril 12, 2023
Oregon Man Moves To Green River, Gets Imprisoned 24 Years For Making Child Porn
After a recent move to Green River, Wyoming, from Oregon, Carl Picano will spend the next 15-24 years in prison for making and sharing child sex videos and photos of a preschooler.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2023
Car Review: 2023 Nissan LEAF is the Everyman Electric Car -- Even In Wyoming
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes: "Your knee jerk reaction to an electric car aside, the Nissan LEAF is the longest in production, most affordable, and most realistic electric car. And it has a use in Wyoming, despite what naysayers will claim."
Aaron TurpenApril 12, 2023
Wyoming House Leaders Mum About Meeting With Provenza But Bouchard Comes To Her Defense
Although Wyoming House leaders wouldn't reveal much about a meeting they had with Rep. Provenza about her controversial Antifa post, state Sen. Anthony Bouchard came to her defense stating that "I want people to have free speech."
Leo WolfsonApril 12, 2023
Gillette Police Arrest 13-Year-Old Boy In School Shooting Threat
The Gillette Police Department announced on Tuesday evening the arrest of a 13-year-old boy for an alleged school shooting threat, which came on the heels of numerous false reports of school violence earlier this month.
April 12, 2023