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‘High-Tech Rednecks’ Offer Access To Private Land For Hunting Thru Digital App
Casper-based Infinite Outdoors say they want to change the way people hunt in Wyoming by getting them on exclusive private properties at rates average folks can afford. They say their approach will help keep hunting from becoming a "rich man's pastime."
Mark HeinzAugust 13, 2023
Who Really Ruled The Jurassic: Gearing Up For A Bigger Dinosaur Hunt In The Bighorns
There’s a place in the Bighorns near Buffalo that is a paleontological gold mine. It has already yielded Caesar the Allosaurus and other rare finds, but this is just scratching the surface of what’s waiting to be discovered.
Renée JeanAugust 13, 2023
Cowboy State Places: Jeffrey City Hosts Wyoming Jade Festival
Wyoming is home to one of the largest and purest troves of jade in the world. The Wyoming Jade Festival, one of only three such rock shows in the U.S., was held right in the heart of jade country, Jeffrey City, Wyoming.
Andrew RossiAugust 13, 2023
Around Wyoming: 25 Years At The Beartrap Fest For The Bead Lady
Sheryl McLauglin has been a fixture at Casper's Beartrap Summer Festival for 25 of its 30 years. She’s watched the festival grow up, and has grown as an artist right alongside it.
Renée JeanAugust 13, 2023
With Attacker Still On The Loose, Wyoming Abuse Victim Tries To Find Healing
Wendy Bidstrup helped a man down on his luck in Laramie. He repaid her kindness with verbal explosions and a punch that shattered her face. And he's still on the run.
Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2023
Eathorne Says RNC Shouldn’t Give Money To Gay Rodeos
During a Wyoming GOP Central Committee meeting Saturday, Chairman Frank Eathorne said the Republican National Committee should not be giving money to gay rodeos and other LGBTQ causes.
Leo WolfsonAugust 13, 2023
Hit-And-Run Kills Woman South Of Wind River Hotel & Casino
The FBI is asking the public for information about a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman before 5 a.m. Saturday just south of the Wind River Hotel and Casino.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2023
Wyoming Landmark Nordic Inn, Brenthoven's Restaurant Closed For Good
For the first tourist season in more than 70 years, the Clinger family isn’t welcoming visitors and locals at its landmark Alpine, Wyoming hotel The Nordic Inn and restaurant, Brenthoven’s. They’re closed for good.
August 12, 2023
Climate Crisis Board Games Blame Fossil Fuels For Everything
Now game developers are designing games where players solve the “climate crisis” by eliminating the use of fossil fuels. Scoffing at the effort, one critic says, “We need to teach our kids where electricity comes from, not just the wall.”
August 12, 2023
Wyoming Stargazing Is Bringing Astro-Tourism To The Edge Of Grand Teton National Park
Wyoming Stargazing offers a private star party that’s out of this world. It’s a new dimension for tourism that has potential across the Cowboy State, as stargazing tourism rises in popularity.
Renée JeanAugust 12, 2023
Until Dogs Get Adopted, Rock Springs Animal Shelter Let's Them Go On 'Doggy Dates'
Until the dogs get adopted, the Rock Springs animal shelter is allowing its dogs to go out on 'dates' with volunteers and others who love animals but, for whatever reason, can’t provide them a home.
August 12, 2023
Dennis Sun: It's Still Not Meat
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For beef, lamb, pork, poultry and other meat producers, the good news is these “alt-meat companies,” as they like to be called, have seen a decrease in capital raised by 42 percent in 2022 compared to 2021."
Dennis SunAugust 12, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Mentioned In Movie ‘Oppenheimer’ And TV Show About Jerry Buss
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Wyoming got some mention in the movie “Oppenheimer” and in the HBO series “Winning Time,” which is about the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers and its owner, Kemmerer native Jerry Buss.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2023
Even In Deep Red Wyoming, Some Republicans Want Someone Other Than Trump
Although former Wyoming Republican state legislators Ray Peterson and R.J. Kost don’t like President Biden, both say they aren't big fans of former President Trump and hope another Republican wins the GOP nomination.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2023
How Did A Rare Dinosaur Skull From Mongolia End Up In A Wyoming Rock Shop?
A rare skull fossil of a Tyrannosaur relative from Mongolia was discovered in a Wyoming rock shop. Paleontologists called the skull "one of the best-preserved fossils ever found" of the 70 million-year-old dinosaur. It was returned to his home country this week.
Andrew RossiAugust 12, 2023
At Teton County Fair, Jackson’s A-Listers Are Like Anyone Else
The Teton County Fair is just like any other fair in Wyoming. It celebrates everything equine, swine and fried food. Except you might see Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx at the rodeo or Harrison Ford or Sandra Bullock or any of the other local celebs.
Jake NicholsAugust 12, 2023
Hulett’s Famous Ham-N-Jam Grows Up With Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The tiny town of Hulett hosts more than 25,000 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bikers for its annual Ham-N-Jam, a main street party that’s aged as gracefully as the rally.
Renée JeanAugust 12, 2023
Viral Anti-Fed Overreach Song "Rich Men North of Richmond" Hits Wyoming
Oliver Anthony was just a Virginian belting a working-man folk ballad to his guitar and his dogs, until "Rich Men North of Richmond" went viral overnight, including in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Good morning, and welcome to Cowboy State Daily radio for Saturday, August 12, 2023. Listen to Saturday's newscast and for a listing of the radio stations airing our newscasts.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2023
California Woman Falls To Death In Grand Teton National Park
A California woman fell to her death while hiking on the west side of Teewinot Mountain in Grand Teton National Park on Friday.
Jimmy OrrAugust 12, 2023
Critics Blast Rocky Mountain Power For Request To Increase Wyoming Electricity Rates By 30%
Rep. Tony Locke, R-Casper, said if the 30% increase in electricity rates are approved, residents are going to get a double whammy. The first comes directly to their electricity bills. The second will come when businesses pass on their increased costs to consumers.
August 11, 2023
Cody Woman Convicted Of Killing Toddler Wants Another Trial
A woman convicted in April of murdering her boyfriend’s toddler daughter is asking the judge who oversaw her jury trial to acquit her for lack of evidence and give her a new trial.
Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2023
Surprise: Gigantic 77-Foot Steeple For Mormon Temple In Cody Gets Approved After All
By not specifically rejecting the 77-foot steeple that’s caused months of controversy, the Cody Planning and Zoning Board apparently has OK’d the initial Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple plan.
Leo WolfsonAugust 11, 2023
Poll: GOP Says Economy Is Top Priority While Dems Think Climate Change Is Most Important
An NPR poll says an overwhelming majority of Democrats say climate change policy is more important than the economy while GOP voters say the economy has to be the priority as you can't protect the environment with a weak economy.
August 11, 2023