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Casper Mother Sobers Up, Tries To Get Meth-Riddled Baby Back But It’s Too Late, Supreme Court Says
Though she sobered up in the days leading up to her parental rights termination hearing, Robin Alcorn did not do enough to get her child back after police found the baby was strung out on meth, the Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2023
California Cell Phone Tower Company Sues Park County For Denying Build Permit Of 195-Foot Tower
A California-based cellphone tower builder is suing the Park County Commission after it unanimously rejected its bid to build a 195-foot cell tower in the Cody area. The company said it has to right to build wherever it wants.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2023
Battle of Eliminating Gun-Free Zones In Wyoming Will Continue, Opponents Vow
Rep. Jeremy Haroldson said he will continue to introduce legislation to eliminate gun-free zones in Wyoming until he wins. Meanwhile, a Wyoming chapter of a anti-gun group vows to continue to fight it every time its introduced.
Mark HeinzMarch 10, 2023
City of Cheyenne To Cancel Animal Shelter Contract Ending 50-Year Partnership
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins told Cowboy State Daily he believes the City of Cheyenne can shelter animals for less money than the animal shelter charges. The cost of the shelter has increased from $320,000 in 2019 to $800,000 in 2022.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2023
Kinetic Dance Floors Can Generate Electricity, But It Would Take 1,000 Hoofers To Power A Home
A London-based company makes dance floors that generate electricity. Although the technology is promising, don't look to them to start powering anything of significance yet. The entire cast of Riverdance would likely be needed to power a reading light.
March 10, 2023
Wyoming Wolf Packs Are Gang-Like When It Comes To Protecting Their Turf
Research in Wyoming and Minnesota indicates wolf packs respect each others turf with gang-like loyalty sometimes under the pain of death.
Mark HeinzMarch 10, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Chip Neiman Did The Same Thing That Albert Sommers Did
Dear editor: I'm sorry, but I'm not exactly sure what it is Sue Paroski thinks Rep. Albert Sommers, Former Senator Al Simpson and Rep Landon Brown need to get over.
March 10, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Sommers, Gordon Not Listening To Will Of The Wyoming People
Dear editor: If, with regard to social legislation, some of our leaders have a pause to finding conservative solutions for progressive problems, they should just say so, rather than hiding behind a newly woven mantle of Wyoming isolationism.
March 10, 2023
Gordon Announces WYDOT Director Luke Reiner’s Retirement
In a short three paragraph statement released late Thursday afternoon, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wyoming Dept of Transportation Director Luke Reiner would be retiring.
Leo WolfsonMarch 10, 2023
Hageman Supportive Of Release of Additional January 6 Footage
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday said she was supportive of the release of all the footage related to January 6.
Leo WolfsonMarch 10, 2023
America’s Energy IQ At A Forrest Gump Level, Making Us Poorer And Harming The Environment
A Texas-based foundation is on a mission to raise Americas energy IQ amid evidence that a lack of energy literacy is driving policies that will make Americans less prosperous and negatively impact the environment.
March 09, 2023
Wyoming Watches As Colorado Is On Verge Of Passing Sweeping Gun Control Legislation
A leading gun advocate in Wyoming said the four gun control bills which could be passed in Colorado soon, could actually pay off for Wyoming as firearms and firearms accessory companies could move to the Cowboy State.
Mark HeinzMarch 09, 2023
Dave Walsh: How ‘Bout Them Postseason-Bound Cowgirls?
Dave Walsh writes: The Cowgirls final record should be enough to get them in; 22 victories should be plenty to qualify. Add to that a runner-up finish, second place in the Mountain West Conference, and it seems the Cowgirls have done more than enough to play on.
Dave WalshMarch 09, 2023
Clair McFarland: I Set Out To Save The World, But All I Got Was This Stupid Poem
Clair McFarland writes: E.E. Cummings was a writer who snatched up the English language like reins and drove all structure off a cliff. His poem anyone is silly. And brilliant.
Clair McFarlandMarch 09, 2023
Wyoming Mule Deer Group Hosting Two-Day Event To Focus On Predators, Habitat Loss, Disease
With Wyomings mule deer population facing threats from every side, wildlife experts, hunters and others plan to gather in Rock Springs on Friday and Saturday to discuss deer conservation at Mule Deer Days.
Mark HeinzMarch 09, 2023
Wyoming School Choice Advocates Cheer Charter School Expansion, Teachers Not So Much
School choice advocates are rejoicing a charter-school friendly law change that has passed the Wyoming Legislature. The Wyoming Education Association, on the other hand, strongly opposed the bill.
Clair McFarlandMarch 09, 2023
Worm Moon Says It’s Spring, Wyoming Weather Says Not Yet
That giant Worm Moon we saw rising earlier this week is supposed to a sign that spring is coming. But Wyoming citizens should look for robins and bluebirds as a more accurate sign.
Greg JohnsonMarch 09, 2023
Hageman Denounces Transgender Surgeries, Doesn’t Regret Criticizing Legislators For Failure To Act
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Wednesday defended calling out Wyoming lawmakers last month for not passing legislation that would prohibit gender-related surgeries in Wyoming. It is absolutely something that should not be going on and I will double down on that when it comes to our children, she said.
Leo WolfsonMarch 09, 2023
Secretary of State Chuck Gray Pleased With Election Integrity Improvements Passed In Legislature
Although it wasnt an overwhelmingly successful legislative session for staunch conservatives, election security was one bright spot, which Secretary of State Chuck Gray made his presence well-heard in.
Leo WolfsonMarch 09, 2023
Pennie Hunt: Sharing The Chains Of Life
Pennie Hunt writes: She asked if I would teach her, but with every thought, giggle and stitch she was teaching me not to forget the fun in life.
Pennie HuntMarch 09, 2023
Climate Vigilantes Could ‘Weaponize’ EPA Rule Against Fossil Fuels, Wyoming Oil And Gas Producers Say
A proposed EPA rule would deputize citizens and communities to police methane emissions with little to no oversight. Environmental groups say the rule will ensure compliance with emission standards, but industry says its a program that could be weaponized against fossil fuels.
March 09, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Thanks For The Legislative Coverage!
Dear Editor, Cowboy State Daily did an excellent job of covering the Wyoming Legislature this year.
March 09, 2023
Rex Arney: Gov Gordon Should Veto “Life Is A Human Right Act” Because It’s Unconstitutional
Guest columnist Rex Arney writes: "'The Life is a Human Right Act' is the product of overzealous sponsors who crafted the strictest possible anti-abortion measure, which is not only unconstitutional, but places the health of pregnant women at great risk."
Rex ArneyMarch 09, 2023
Man In Natrona County Jail For Drug Violation Dies After Suffering “Medical” Event
Authorities are not ready to release the name of a man who died in the Natrona County Detention Center on Wednesday shortly after Banner Wyoming Medical Center cleared him to enter the jail.
March 08, 2023