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Many In Wyoming Not High On NBA Lifting Ban For Pot Use
A group of Wyoming residents and a state lawmaker in northwest Wyoming are speaking out against the National Basketball Association legalizing marijuana use for its players. A state pro-cannabis group, however, sees the NBA move as positive for Wyoming legalization efforts.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2023
Biden’s Climate Change Rules Will Cost $1.2 Trillion — Three Times More Than Originally Estimated
The Inflation Reduction Act contains a number of provisions to address climate. Critics warned it would cost much more than proposed, and they were right. At $1.2 trillion, it’s more than three times what Biden promised
April 03, 2023
Dave Simpson: The Never Trumpers Get Their Man
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "They won't be truly happy until our 45th president appears in Alex Murdaugh jail coveralls, pink shower clogs, and gets his maximum-security head shaving."
Dave SimpsonApril 03, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping, Threatening To Kill Another Pleads Not Guilty, Bonds Out Of Jail
Accused of pistol-whipping and warning a man against ever hurting his father, Logan James Savage of Arapahoe pleaded not guilty to an assault charge Monday and was released from jail on an unsecured bond.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2023
Dennis Sun: Ag Needs Stability
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "Having an administration in Washington, D.C. that doesn’t understand agriculture, especially public lands, endangered species and water issues, creates volatility which can hinder our business climate."
Dennis SunApril 03, 2023
Hageman Calls ‘Climate Homicide’ Charges For Climate-Related Deaths ‘Absurd’ And ‘Frivolous’
A new academic paper suggests criminal prosecution for “climate homicide,” even though deaths from climate-related natural disasters are at historic lows. It’s an idea U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman calls “absurd” and “frivolous.”
April 03, 2023
Chief Washakie Sculpture A Testament To Peace And A Great Spirit Of Wyoming History
With pomp and circumstance appropriate for a revered tribal leader, a bronze sculpture of Chief Washakie was dedicated Friday on the corner of 19th and Capitol in Cheyenne. Holding a peace pipe, it symbolizes Washakie’s commitment to peace and his people.
Wendy CorrApril 03, 2023
Colorado Winter Wildlife Death Toll Mirrors Wyoming’s
Antelope, deer and elk in northwestern Colorado are suffering similarly to those in Wyoming – and seeing similar big game die-offs.
Mark HeinzApril 03, 2023
Wyoming Lawmaker Apologizes For Politically-Charged Post, Gets Death Threats
State Rep. Karlee Provenza, D-Laramie, has apologized for a politically-charged social media post featuring an old woman holding a rifle to protect transgender rights “against fascists & bigots!” On Monday, she apologized, along with reportedly getting some death threats.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2023
Will 27-Year-Old Grizzly 399 Have More Cubs? It’s Possible, Biologist Says
Grizzly 399 has apparently yet to emerge from her den this year. And it’s not known whether the 27-year-old sow will have cubs this year, although it's possible.
Mark HeinzApril 02, 2023
Rod Miller: The Case For Exclusion In The Equality State
Columnist Rod Miller writes: Biological males should be excluded from all-female organizations such as the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at UW. No matter how firmly he is convinced that he is a woman, he is still a dude doing sleepovers in a houseful of women.
Rod MillerApril 02, 2023
With More Than 60 Novels & Numerous Best-Sellers, The Gears Are Wyoming’s Literary Power Couple
An anthropologist and an archaeologist became award-winning best-selling novelists and bison ranchers, living their own decades-long love story.
Wendy CorrApril 02, 2023
Wyoming Chef Suchada Johnson Named James Beard Award Finalist
Chef Suchada Johnson of Teton Thai has been named a finalist in the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards for Best Chef in the Mountain region. The restaurant she started with her husband Samuel has long been a local favorite. Now it’s in the national spotlight.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
For A Decade, Catherine Wissner’s Been The Queen Bee For Wyoming Bee College
Changes are likely in store for the popular Wyoming Bee College, held the last 10 years in Cheyenne, with the retirement of longtime organizer Catherine Wissner. While it’ll be different without her, the hive with buzz on.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
Cheyenne Woman Blends Teas And Herbs Like A Modern-Day Apothecary
A medical illness led Susan Allen to explore the properties of herbs and teas, and ultimately led to her tea shop, The Hawthorn Tree, which has become a successful business with a personal mission.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
True Wyoming Horsepower Behind Efforts To Groom Trails, Lovers Of Western Values
Over the last 30 years, the Shoshone Backcountry Horsemen have constructed and/or maintained 20 trailheads in the Shoshone National Forest. They estimated they've cleared over 4,500 miles of trail since 1993.
Wendy CorrApril 02, 2023
Spiritual Trip To Israel Also A Political Lesson For Wyoming Lawmaker
State Rep. Jeremy Haroldson says a 10-day trip he recently took to Israel has given him a new perspective on how to approach legislation at the Wyoming Capitol.
Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2023
It Takes A Special Kind Of Stubborn to Grow Wine Grapes In Wyoming
Wyoming has only two wineries that grow their own grapes to make their wines. The wind, cold and short growing season are all against them. But through persistence and smart practices, they’ve managed to overcome the odds.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
Nose Work: Wyoming Has New Competition Sport That Puts Your Dog’s Sensitive Sniffer To Work
Canines have long been involved in police detection work with their great noses, which have been used to find everything from drugs and bombs. Now the trick that comes so naturally to dogs is becoming a fast-growing competition sport for regular pet owners and their pooches.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023
Freedom Caucus Denounces Rep. Provenza’s Meme Showing Woman With Rifle To “Protect Trans Folks”
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus on Sunday denounced Wyoming Minority Whip Karlee Provenza's meme showing an older woman using a rifle to "protect trans folks." Rep. John Bear said he believes the post was a "call to violence."
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming In 2043? Here Are Some Predictions, Fears, And Hopes
Columnist Bill Sniffin quotes a futurist who says: “In two decades, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will totally dominate all jobs. If you have AI for every job, where people use skilled minds, any mental job will be obsolete.”
Bill SniffinApril 01, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming’s Heritage Is Fraught With White Supremacy
Dear editor: It’s sad when the “Equality State” does not treat people equally because of their race or gender. This hatred and fear only furthers the “heritage” of Wyoming’s ‘good old boys’ system.
April 01, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Ashley Harpstreith Is The Only Smart Person In Wyoming
Dear editor: Kudos to Ashley Harpstreith and the Wyoming Taxpayers Association for the first sensible words on Wyoming tax policy in Cowboy State Daily yet this year.
April 01, 2023
Wyoming Bridge For Sale: Washakie County Selling 100-Year-Old Bridge To Highest Bidder
In the market for a giant 90-foot bridge? Good news. Washakie County is selling one. Sure, the 100-year-old bridge has been deemed unsafe (for heavy traffic) but could still be used in some capacity, county officials say.
Wendy CorrApril 01, 2023