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Blue-Green Algae Suspected Of Killing Highly Trained Field Dogs In Utah Has Also Been In Wyoming
Six trained retrievers that died from suspected blue-green algae poisoning in Utah were far more than beloved pets. Wyoming dog owners also on alert.
Mark HeinzMay 30, 2023
Cheyenne Brings In 500 Goats To Battle Weeds
Five hundred cashmere goats are in Cheyenne to eat up huge volumes of weeds. They’re part of a traveling army of gypsy goats and will eat collectively over 1,000 pounds of every day.
Renée JeanMay 30, 2023
Thermopolis Man Who Sabotaged Trial Of Accused Meth Dealer Faces New Charges
A convicted meth dealer from Thermopolis who sabotaged another alleged meth dealer's trial by refusing to testify at the last possible moment now faces a new federal charge of dealing fentanyl in Cheyenne.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2023
Dismissal Likely Not The End For ‘Corner-Crossing’ Case, As Appeals Can Drag On
A U.S. District Court judge’s ruling in favor of four hunters in a Wyoming “corner-crossing” case of alleged trespassing in Carbon County is likely to be appealed and could drag on, says a legal expert.
Mark HeinzMay 30, 2023
Fremont County Man Accused Of Strangling Fiancee When Served Leftovers Pleads Not Guilty
An Atlantic City, Wyoming man accused of strangling and beating his girlfriend after she warmed up leftovers instead of letting him cook elk steak last month pleaded not guilty Tuesday and asked the judge to let him see his young daughters.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2023
Harriet Hageman Defies US House Speaker McCarthy In Opposition Of Debt Ceiling Deal
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday she won’t support what some Republicans call a “turd sandwich” of a debt ceiling deal with President Joe Biden, in direct defiance of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2023
Man Who Killed, Tried To Chop Up Laramie Romantic Rival Gets Up To 30 Years In Prison
Siblings of Mathew Caggiano, the man who was murdered and partially dismembered in a Laramie motel room last year, wept and held each other as they asked Albany County Judge Misha Westby on Tuesday to give Hunter Fulton the maximum sentence. That’s just what he got, between 26 and 30 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2023
Colorado College Grads Turn Backs To Alumnus Liz Cheney During Commencement Address
About half of Colorado College’s graduating class turned their chairs away from former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney, a 1988 graduate of CC, during her commencement speech to the Class of 2023 on Sunday.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Here’s a 30 Facts About Cars That You Probably Don’t Know
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Call these conversation starters or random 'know stuff' factoids, but there are some fascinating things to know about cars. If you’re a car nerd like I am, you definitely love spouting weird facts whenever it can be worked into everyday conversation."
Aaron TurpenMay 30, 2023
Casa Bonita Releases New Menu, Will Open Privately Before Grand Reopening
Denver's most famous restaurant, Casa Bonita, is coming closer and closer to its grand reopening. A new menu was released on Friday and the gigantic eatery announced it would open on a limited basis to people who subscribe to its email list.
Jimmy OrrMay 29, 2023
Dave Simpson: Anybody Else Feeling The Anger?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Does the state that voted most enthusiastically for Trump like these attacks on DeSantis?"
Dave SimpsonMay 29, 2023
Cowboy State Places: Managing Thousands Of Miles Of Wyoming Trails Is A Science
Before the West was settled, Wyoming’s thousands of miles of trails were life-or-death connections. Maintaining them now for recreation takes a lot of work, and science.
May 29, 2023
From Tractors To Fine Dining, Frackleton’s New Owners Resurrect Favorite Sheridan Restaurant
Andy Ward used to manage the local John Deere dealership, now he and his wife own Sheridan fine-dining favorite Frackelton’s, which has reopened after a fire, just in time to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Renée JeanMay 29, 2023
Despite Momentum To Delist Grizzlies In Wyoming, Opponents Say It Would Be A Disaster For The Bears
Efforts are gaining steam to delist grizzly bears from endangered species protection in Wyoming and neighboring states, but there are still those in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho who oppose the idea.
Mark HeinzMay 29, 2023
What Does It Mean To Be 'Woke' In Wyoming? Depends On Who You Ask
Wyoming, and America, is waking up to “woke,” a powder-keg buzzword that’s become a fuse to provoke those who lean politically blue. Some use the word as a weapon while others embrace it as a rallying cry.
Leo WolfsonMay 29, 2023
Wyoming People: Skip Hornecker, A Hall-Of-Fame Sheriff With The Soul Of A Cowboy Poet
Skip Hornecker has spent decades keeping the peace in Fremont County. The now-retired sheriff who loves to write and recite cowboy poetry has been inducted into the Wyoming Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.
Wendy CorrMay 29, 2023
Wyoming Mountaineer Doesn’t Regret Abandoning Everest As Death Toll Soared
Casper's Joe McGinley said his decision to leave Everest without summiting was the right decision as crowds and accidents have made this one of the deadliest seasons on record. His goal of climbing the highest peak on all 7 continents has not been deterred, he said.
Mark HeinzMay 29, 2023
Dozens Of Dynamic Murals Energize Cheyenne’s Urban Downtown Landscape
Eye-catching artwork can be found around nearly every corner around downtown Cheyenne. Proponents of the public art movement say colorful murals are transforming Wyoming’s capital city.
Wendy CorrMay 29, 2023
Wyoming History: Who Was Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk?
Black Elk, a Lakota medicine man, was not as famous during his own time as he has since become. Born in Wyoming, he survived Wounded Knee, converted to Catholicism and performed in Buffalo Bill Cody’s “Wild West" show.
Renée JeanMay 29, 2023
Torrington’s Dave Koza Never Played In The Majors, But His Bat Is In Cooperstown
Dave Koza, a baseball-loving boy from Torrington, Wyoming, dreamed of one day making it to the Major Leagues. After a career in the minors, he returned never getting a call, but his bat is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jake NicholsMay 28, 2023
Get A Haircut, Shot Of Whiskey, Hang Out In Ultimate Man Cave At Gillette Barbershop
Rapscallion’s Barbershop in Gillette, Wyoming, is old school. It's where a guy can get a haircut, enjoy a shot of whiskey, and shoot the bull about anything without getting judged. The owner calls it a "locker room environment."
May 28, 2023
How Wyoming’s Brinton Museum, Home To World-Class Indian Art, Was Saved By An American Candy Tycoon
When the Brinton Museum was on the verge of closing, a neighbor not only saved it, he elevated the Brinton into a world-class museum of Indian and Western art and artifacts. That neighbor was American candy magnate Forrest E. Mars Jr.
Renée JeanMay 28, 2023
Rod Miller: The TikTok Generation Inherits The Big Empty
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "We need to pass along to the TikTok Generation a profound respect for nature. They need to have a sure and certain knowledge that this place will kill you if you are careless. And that survival often means relying on your neighbors."
Rod MillerMay 28, 2023
Developing Yellowstone: Not That It Would Ever Be Developed, But … What Types Of Resources Are Located There?
No one would ever seriously consider building mines, geothermal plants, wind farms and sawmills in Yellowstone National Park. But in an alternate universe, what resources are even available at Yellowstone?
May 28, 2023