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Albertsons And Kroger Customers Say Mega Merger ‘Sucked The Lifeblood’ From Albertsons
The mega-merger of two U.S. grocery giants will affect many Wyoming consumers, as well as 750 of the Cowboy State’s grocery store workers. Now 25 consumer plaintiffs suing to stop the deal have filed their first major motion, saying Albertsons’ $4 billion pre-merger dividend “sucked the lifeblood” from the company.
Renée JeanMarch 30, 2023
Hageman Calls Out ‘Stunning’ Social Media Censorship In Subcommittee Meeting
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, said the Biden administration and “government hacks” must be held accountable for censoring social media over COVID-19 claims during a Thursday meeting of the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
Leo WolfsonMarch 30, 2023
Bad Predator Policies In Montana, Idaho Could Derail Delisting Wyoming Grizzlies, Bear Expert Says
Wyoming’s efforts to delist grizzly bears – possibly within the next year – could be derailed by poor predator management plans in Montana and Idaho, a bear expert told Cowboy State Daily.
Mark HeinzMarch 29, 2023
National Teachers Group Censors Climate Science That Doesn’t Conform To Disaster Agenda
A national debate is growing over how energy and climate science should be presented in classrooms. The CO2 Coalition was kicked out of the National Science Teaching Association’s annual convention last week for advocating for a more balanced view.
March 29, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Fracture As Faction Forms To Counter Hard-Right Wyoming Freedom Caucus
A new group of Republicans in the state Legislature calling themselves the Wyoming Caucus says it will organize to re-invigorate and unite ‘traditional Republicans.’
Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2023
‘Floodgates Are Open’ With Lawsuit Challenging UW Sorority Over Transgender Member
A constitutional scholar said the lawsuit several women are waging against a University of Wyoming sorority and its first transgender member has national implications and could very well end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2023
Rep. Don Burkart: Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Will Help Wyoming Stay A Leader In Energy
Rep. Don Burkhart writes: “Wyoming has been, and will remain, a leader in domestic energy, so long as we continue to put together a sensible regulatory framework that advances new energy technologies.”
Rep. Don BurkhartMarch 29, 2023
Report Shows Renewables Pass Coal Generation, But Fossil Fuels Far From Extinct
Although numerous media organizations cheered the news this week that electricity from renewable energy surpassed coal, many details were ignored -- like the cost of electricity has doubled.
March 29, 2023
Dying By The Thousands: Miles Of Death As Wyoming Antelope, Deer And Elk Die From Winter Starvation
Outfitters say southcentral Wyoming antelope, deer and elk herds are dying off in huge numbers and that predictions that half of the antelope in parts of the state could die this winter probably fall short. It’s more likely to be closer to 80%.
Mark HeinzMarch 29, 2023
Wyoming Woman Trains World Champion Border Collie Stock Dogs
Wendy Auzqui loves everything about working with ranch animals, but especially training border collies as stock dogs. She won the 2019 world championship with Frank, and repeated in 2022 with Quirt.
Jake NicholsMarch 29, 2023
Platte County Jail Says Inmate’s $2 Million Sexual Harassment Claim Not Lawsuit-Worthy
After a Platte County jail inmate demanded $2 million in a civil rights complaint alleging a deputy touched his chest in a “sexual manner” and two more deputies cited him for reporting the incident, the jail asked the court Monday to dismiss the lawsuit for not rising to the applicable legal standards.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2023
More Than 60 Earthquakes Rattled Yellowstone Lake On Wednesday; Humanity Not Doomed
Although the 60+ earthquakes that rumbled under Yellowstone Lake on Wednesday morning will certainly fire up the conversation about a civilization-ending volcano erupting in the area, officials say not to worry.
Jimmy OrrMarch 29, 2023
Chip Neiman: True Leadership Doesn’t Spend Twice As Much As It Saves And Call It Fiscally Responsible
In a guest column, House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman writes: "First, I voted against the budget, and second, I voted to override the Speaker to pull the bill to prohibit the teaching of gender ideology and sexuality to young children out of the Speaker's drawer."
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2023
Wyoming LGBTQ Group Plans To Fight Transgender Sports Ban In Court
A Wyoming LGBTQ advocacy group is planning to challenge in court recently passed legislation that bans biological males from participating in girls’ sports in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2023
Fiancé of Missing Kenyan Irene Gakwa Pleads Guilty to Felony, Financial Crimes
The fiancé of missing Kenyan woman Irene Gakwa pleaded guilty to three of the five felonies related to crimes against her in Campbell County District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Jen KocherMarch 29, 2023
Chuck Gray Says Complaints Against Rep. Cyrus Western Have “Merit,” Forwards To Wyoming AG
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray said Tuesday he believes four election finance complaints made about a mailer allegedly sent by state Rep. Cyrus Western last summer have merit. He’s forwarded them to Attorney General Bridget Hill.
Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2023
Colorado Town Bans New Gas Stations In Effort To Fight Climate Change
The Louisville City Council in Colorado voted to ban new gas stations in order to fight climate change. Critics say the move makes no sense at all except there's a serious problem with energy ignorance in the U.S.
March 29, 2023
Suspected Casper Abortion Clinic Arsonist Released On Bond
A woman suspected of lighting fire to a planned abortion clinic in Casper last summer was released from jail on Tuesday afternoon.
Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2023
Women Sue University Of Wyoming Sorority For Accepting Transgender Member
Seven women are suing the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority for admitting a transgender woman into its sorority. The lawsuit says the individual has a profile on Tinder to meet women and "had an erection visible through his leggings" at the sorority house.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2023
State Treasurer Says Wyoming Revenue Picture Could Be Hit Hard By ‘Woke Capitalism’
Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier said the environment, social and governance (ESG) movement could impact the oil, gas and coal industries to such a degree that Wyoming will need to set up a new permanent fund to support state government.
March 28, 2023
Bill Sniffin: A Season Called ‘Sprinter’ Is Chilling Wyoming This Time Of Year
Bill Sniffin writes: “Some locals love to tease tourists by telling them that these are not snow fences, but bleachers for folks watching the antelope races.”
Bill SniffinMarch 28, 2023
Wyoming Rancher Says Colorado Wolves Are A Bad Idea: “It’s Going To Be A Wreck”
Wyoming rancher Pat O’Toole says his family’s operation, which straddles the Wyoming-Colorado state line, is already under pressure from bears and mountain lions. He says Colorado’s plan to re-introduce more wolves only will make things worse.
Mark HeinzMarch 28, 2023
Uranus Is Back, With A Vengeance: Five Planets Align This Week
Wyoming skywatchers will have a special treat this week as a five planet alignment will be visible shortly after sunset. An alignment like this won't happen for another 20 years.
Jimmy OrrMarch 28, 2023
Cheyenne City Council Blunt In Rejection Of Decriminalizing Marijuana By 6-3 Vote
The Cheyenne City Council voted down a proposal Monday to decriminalize marijuana in city limits. Councilman Richard Johnson said his primary motivation was to save the city money on superfluous fines and attorney fees.
Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2023