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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
Leo Wolfson: It Was A Wild And Woolly 2023 Legislative Session
Posting nearly 360 legislative stories during the 37-day session of the 2023 Wyoming Legislature, Cowboy State Dailys lead politics reporter Leo Wolfson already counting the days until 2024.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2023
Tired Of Suicides, Wyoming Special Ops Vet On A New Mission To Save Fellow Veterans
Saying hes sick of watching fellow veterans die, Casper Special Ops vet Michael Watts sheds tears as he talks about his struggles post-military service. Its an exercise he says thats saving himself, and he hopes others.
Jen KocherMarch 07, 2023
Governor Wants Disaster Designation For Ranchers Hammered By Brutal Wyoming Winter
Gov. Mark Gordon submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday to help Wyoming farmers cope with the impacts of a brutal winter.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2023
Powering The Planet With Batteries For Just Three Days Would Cost $590 Trillion
Although Elon Musk says the world can be powered entirely with solar panels and batteries, it's not really that feasible. The cost would top $590 trillion -- or 6 times the global gross domestic product -- for just three days of battery storage.
March 07, 2023
Wildlife Crossing Similar To Those Proposed For Wyoming Saves Nearly 2,000 Animals Per Year
Everything from mighty bull elk to mule deer to mountain lions have been saved from becoming roadkill along a treacherous stretch of Colorado highway, proving the effectiveness of wildlife crossings that are similar to projects planned in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2023
Laramie County Sheriff Removes School Resource Officer But Readjusts So More Cops Will Visit More Schools
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has revamped the school resource officer program to get more officers in more schools. Its likely the first of many changes to come, with an employee committee looking over all the departments procedures.
Renée JeanMarch 06, 2023
Documentary Shows Net-Zero Energy Transition Would Cost $1.1 Million For Every Adult American
A new documentary on climate change doesnt dispute that carbon dioxide has an impact on climate, but it does does question if that impact will produce catastrophic results that justify the $1.1 million cost per American adult to eliminate fossil fuels.
March 06, 2023
2023 Legislature By The Numbers: 500 Bills, 23 Vetoes (So Far) & More Than 3,000 Cups Of Coffee
From gender identity to health care and property taxes, Wyoming lawmakers plowed through high-profile issues in a 37-day session. Along the way, they considered nearly 500 bills fueled by more than 3,000 cups of Capitol coffee.
Leo WolfsonMarch 06, 2023
Albertsons Shoppers Sue To Block $25 Billion Grocery Mega-Merger; Wyoming Workers Still Wary
More than two dozen Albertsons customers are suing to stop a $25 billion merger between the largest grocery chains in the U.S. They also want to rewind a recent $4 billion dividend paid out to Albertsons shareholders.
Renée JeanMarch 06, 2023
Canadian Man Uses Drone To Get Footage Of Moose Shedding Antlers
Although the aerial footage of a moose shedding its antlers in Canada is cool to see, getting that footage via drone is controversial. Under terms of new legislation just passed, drones will be considered aircraft in Wyoming effective July 1 and this would be illegal.
Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2023
Dave Simpson: What A Disappointing Legislative Session For The Reddest State In America
Dave Simpson writes: "The real mind-blower was rejecting (via the Speaker's drawer) the bill prohibiting the teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation to children. Have we lost our minds? This is the bill they shoved in the Speaker's drawer to kill?"
Dave SimpsonMarch 06, 2023
Wyoming Freedom Caucus, House Democrats Kill Bill To Charge Drug Dealers For Adult OD Deaths
In a rare union, Wyoming House Democrats and the Freedom Caucus teamed up to kill a bill that would have allowed charging drug dealers whose customers die from overdose with manslaughter.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2023
Semi Slams Into Snowplow On I-80; 22nd Time A Plow Has Been Hit This Winter
A Monday morning collision between a semitrailer and a Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow on Interstate 80 east of Rock Springs was the 22nd time this winter a plow has been hit.
March 06, 2023
Aaron Turpen: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is My Recommend for Wyoming
In my career as an automotive journalist, I have driven a lot of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Never have I met a small family sport utility as perfect for Wyoming as the new Mitsubishi Outlander in its plug-in hybrid format.
Aaron TurpenMarch 06, 2023
Letter To The Editor: The Lack Of Real Journalism Is What Killed The Newspaper
Dear editor: If Woodward and Bernstein had been like modern reporters theyd have asked people how they felt about the Watergate break in without digging any deeper.
March 06, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Thanks To Legislators Who Used Their Brains Rather Than Pocket Party Agenda Cards
Dear editor: Kudos to all the legislators and Governor who actually took the time to mull over bills in committee and on the floor.
March 06, 2023
Wandering With Wendy: Where Laura Ingalls Wilder Meets The Jolly Green Giant For Polka, Polka, Polka
Features reporter Wendy Corr travels from the Polka Capital of the Nation to the inspiration for Little House on the Prairie to the home of the Jolly Green Giant. Ho, Ho, Ho.
Wendy CorrMarch 06, 2023
Rod Miller: Fun With Nicknames and a Cartoon
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Youll recall that a week ago, I challenged yall to come up with a moniker for folks in the Big Empty who call everyone else RINO (Republican In Name Only) and you, friends and neighbors, didnt disappoint."
Rod MillerMarch 05, 2023
Faleena Hopkins Is Now A Fugitive: Romance Novelist Blows Off Wyoming Court Date
The romance novelist who led cops on a highspeed chase through a national park in Wyoming failed to appear at arraignment last week. Two warrants have been issued for Faleena Hopkins.
Jake NicholsMarch 05, 2023
Saratoga’s Hotel Wolf: 130 Years Of Wyoming History And Counting
The current owners of the Hotel Wolf in Saratoga bought the business on April Fools Day 45 years ago, likely saving it from the wrecking ball. Today, its a place where history continues to live, with memorabilia covering the walls from past owners and customers.
Renée JeanMarch 05, 2023
“It’s A Time Machine”: There’s No One Better To Give A Tour Of The Capitol Than Rep. Steve Harshman
State Rep. Steve Harshman, who has represented Casper for 20 years in the Legislature, takes a special interest in the history of the Wyoming Capitol as he has helped oversee many of its recent restoration projects.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2023
Who Are The Guys That Read Out The Bills During The Legislative Session?
There are two voices likely heard more than any other in the Wyoming Legislature, yet their names are rarely uttered on the two chamber floors. The two reading clerks announce the title and number of each bill assigned in the House and the Senate.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2023