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Cheyenne Man Claims Police Shoved Pregnant Wife, Attacked Him In Home
Myron Martize Woods of Cheyenne filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Cheyenne, the police department and three officers claiming the officers shoved his pregnant wife aside and attacked him in his home without a warrant.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2023
Can Pumped Storage Save The Western Power Grid From Collapse?
As more coal plants are retired and the grid relies more on unpredictable wind and solar power, pumped storage could be a way to maintain a reliable sustained energy supply. Four facilities are planned for Wyoming, but can they make a difference?
March 08, 2023
Who’s Eating Roadkill In Wyoming? Lander’s Matt And Kahla Gubanich Are, And They Love It
When Matt Gubanich heard a large 'crack' on the road from his friend's porch, he went out to investigate. Sure enough, a whitetail deer had been hit by a car. Thanks to a new Wyoming law, the Gubanich's were eating that deer just about an hour later.
Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2023
Lawsuit Claims Former Wyoming Education Chief Used State Money To Pay For Political Event
Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder, along with the Wyoming Department of Education, is being sued for using state money for a political event and offering misleading statements when asked about it.
Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2023
Who’s At Fault? Wyoming Cop Weighs In On Viral Crash Video Showing Motorcyclist Flipping Over Car
A video showing a motorcyclist plowing into the back of a car that stopped suddenly for a three-legged dog in the road has sparked a storm of debate as to who's to blame. But a 20-year Wyoming cop says its not a close call.
Jake NicholsMarch 08, 2023
Riverton Woman Who Starved More Than A Dozen Animals To Death To Plead Guilty To Animal Cruelty
A Riverton woman accused of starving horses, goats, geese, chickens and sheep some to death has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of animal cruelty.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Powell Doctor Fires Back At Riverton Doctor Over California Vaccine ‘Diktat’
Dear editor: "Unfortunately, Dr. Stockton has been misled by the widespread misinformation on Covid available on the internet. He has relied on a well respected minority of doctors and researchers who promote dangerous Covid misinformation that has been debunked repeatedly."
March 08, 2023
Rare Pneumonia Has Killed 200 Wyoming Antelope So Far
A rare form of pneumonia has killed at least 200 antelope near Pinedale, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Its not yet known where the outbreak originated or exactly how far its spread.
Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2023
20 Calves Dropping In 24 Hours: Wyoming Ranchers Don’t Stop For Blizzards
It doesn't make any difference if the weather is bad or not, when it's calving season, Wyoming ranchers have to be ready. On the Tavegia Ranch near Osage, Wyoming, 20 calves were born over a 24-hour period right in the middle of a blizzard.
Renée JeanMarch 08, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Reader Decimates Cowboy State Daily Automotive Writer For Endorsement Of SUV
Dear editor: I just read Aaron Turpen's review of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and how it's the "perfect small family sport utility vehicle for Wyoming." Reminds me of a great and true Chuck Yeager story..."
March 08, 2023
The Ghost Of Liz Cheney: Legislature Passed Two Bills In Reaction to Cheney’s Failed Campaign
The successful bills to ban crossover voting and to prohibit any campaign from distributing official absentee ballot request forms were both drafted in response to former Rep. Liz Cheney's campaign.
Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2023
Wyoming Wants To Fill Coal Mines With Spent Wind Turbine Blades, But Feds Won’t OK Plan
A Wyoming plan to help coal mine reclamation and address an enormous problem with the disposal of millions of tons of spent wind turbine blades is so far going nowhere without federal approval.
March 08, 2023
Four Wheels, Cargo Space And Freedom – Wyoming Man Builds SUV Adventure Brand
A Rock Springs couple say theyve found the perfect balance between stability and adventure, but rather than building out a sprinter van or truck, they prefer their SUV where they've gained a considerable following and dependable income through YouTube and other outlets.
Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2023
Electric Vehicles Catch Fire Less Frequently But Require 60,000 Gallons Of Water To Put Out
Lithium-ion batteries, especially large ones found in electric vehicles, have a number of safety features to prevent fires under normal operations. But theres not a lot that can be done to stop a damaged battery from catching fire.
March 08, 2023
Here Come The Bears! First Grizzly Of The Season Spotted in Yellowstone (No One Mauled Yet)
Just in time for 307 day, the first grizzly of the year was spotted in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. The 350-pound bear was, not surprisingly, eating at the time.
Jimmy OrrMarch 07, 2023
Gordon Noncommittal On Signing Abortion, Transgender Sports Bills
At a press conference on Tuesday morning, Gov. Mark Gordon wouldnt say whether he will sign two abortion bills and a transgender sports ban bill into law.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2023
Wind River Moonset For Happy 307 Day!
Cowboy State Daily reader Karl Brauneis shared this photo he took of the moon setting over the Wind River Mountains on Tuesday morning to celebrate Happy 307 Day today.
Jimmy OrrMarch 07, 2023
Not So Fast, Cheetahs: British Researcher, Wyoming Rancher Trying To Prove Antelope Are Faster
A British researcher and a Uinta County rancher are teaming up to prove that Wyomings pronghorn antelope are faster than Africas cheetahs. The researcher, who works for the Structures and Motion Laboratory at the Royal Veterinary College in London, has extensive experience in conducting speed & motion research on wild animals.
Mark HeinzMarch 07, 2023
Gillette Woman Wins Argument By Dropping Boyfriend At Sheriff’s Office, Where He Was Arrested
A Gillette woman won an argument with her boyfriend last week by dropping him off at the Campbell County Sheriffs Office, where authorities promptly arrested him on three outstanding warrants.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Wyo Regulators Work Hard to Balance Growth and Environmental Concern
In a letter to the editor, the President and CEO of U.S. Gold Corp. writes "We would all like to move faster, but the main concern is to get things right and allow the authorities to do their work.
March 07, 2023
Wyoming Not Poised To Ban Child Sex Changes Via Executive Action Like Florida And Texas
Texas and Florida both went around their legislatures to ban transgender treatments for kids through executive action, but Wyoming shows no signs of doing the same.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Frontier Drug Running and the Next Public Health Crisis
When diagnosed with a serious illness last year, columnist Cat Urbigkit traveled hundreds of miles to many pharmacies to beat the clock. She won the battle but her experience is a warning to anyone who lives in a frontier state like Wyoming. Sometimes it's not easy -- nor cheap -- to get the necessary health care.
Cat UrbigkitMarch 07, 2023
Wyoming’s Own Mogul Medalist Jaelin Kauf Wins Silver At World Ski Championships
Freestyle skier and mogul maven Jaelin Kauf ended an eight-year U.S. medal drought by winning silver at the World Ski Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia. Kauf said she is looking for Gold at the 2026 Olympics.
Jake NicholsMarch 07, 2023
Former Wyoming Education Chief Balow Won’t Say Why She Abruptly Resigned As Virginia Superintendent
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow who formerly held the same position in Wyoming won't say why she resigned from her post last week although the Virginia Dept of Education blasted her for "numerous unresolved messes created by her mishandling..."
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023