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Ramping Up The Nukes: Wyoming To House 100s Of New-Generation Intercontinental Nuclear Missiles
As headquarters for missiles located across three states, FE Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne is gearing up for whatever comes next in a renewed nuclear arms race with China and Russia. Hundreds of new nuclear missiles are on their way.
Renée JeanMarch 25, 2023
Pennie Hunt: Going On A Giving Spree Much More Fulfilling Than A Spending Spree
Pennie Hunt writes: “What if we … were surrounded by positive people? We deserve to be motivated, encouraged, supported, lifted, surrounded by love, inspired and celebrated. People we love deserve the same.”
Pennie HuntMarch 25, 2023
Greybull Motel To Be Restored To Vintage Glory By Former LA Woman Who Loves Wyoming & Rodeo
Former LA resident Amanda McGrew has a reputation for renovating homes in Phoenix. But it’s time for a change. She’s headed to Greybull to fix up a rundown motel. She loves small-town rodeos, and plans to really enjoy Greybull’s Days of 49 as part of her latest renovation adventure.
Renée JeanMarch 25, 2023
Wyoming Game And Fish Tells Congress It’s Way Past Time To Delist The Grizzly
Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik on Thursday told a congressional committee that grizzly bear numbers were healthy enough in Wyoming and the Yellowstone region to be removed from the Endangered Species List in 2003, but have remained listed because of bureaucracy.
Mark HeinzMarch 25, 2023
Gordon Appoints Darin Westby As Interim WYDOT Chief
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday that Darin Westby, director of Wyoming State Parks And Culture Resources, is the new interim director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
March 24, 2023
‘Scooby Doo Had His Stomach Ripped Out’: Colorado Wolves Wreak Bloody Havoc, Boebert Says
With Colorado set to reintroduce wolves by the end of this year, Colorado firebrand Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert wants them removed from Endangered Species Act protection across the United States.
Mark HeinzMarch 24, 2023
Chuck Gray’s Dad Takes Property Tax Fight To Wyoming Supreme Court
Jan Charles Gray, father to Wyoming's Secretary of State, has warred with the Converse County Assessor's Office for years regarding property values on his Glenrock vacant lots, and now is appealing to the Wyoming Supreme Court for help.
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2023
For 20 Years, A Great Horned Owl Named Jupiter Has Called Lander Game And Fish Office Home
Jupiter is a great horned owl with acute vision problems which means he could never survive in the wild. But for more than 20 years he’s not only survived but thrived at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department office in Lander.
Mark HeinzMarch 24, 2023
Hageman Vows To Fight Weaponization Of FBI, DOJ And Collusion With Tech Companies
Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that she is appalled by what she sees as the federal government suppressing free speech and surveillance on citizens and will do "everything in her power" to stop it.
Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2023
Legendary Wyoming Big-Bore Handgun Pioneer John Linebaugh Dead At 67
John Linebaugh became a pioneer in the shooting and hunting community with his legendary .500- and .475 caliber handguns -- some of the most powerful in the world. He died earlier this week at the age of 67.
Jake NicholsMarch 24, 2023
Cheyenne Changes Mind On Animal Shelter; Gives OK To Huge New $850,000 Per Year Contract
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins told Cowboy State Daily on Friday the city has changed its mind and will continue with the Cheyenne Animal Shelter despite the huge increase in taxpayer funding. The county has yet to sign off on the agreement.
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2023
Wyoming Gets Big Light Show As Aurora Borealis Dips Into Cowboy State
Wyoming skywatchers were treated to an unexpected light show Thursday night as an unanticipated geomagnetic storm spawned brilliant northern lights all over the state.
Jimmy OrrMarch 24, 2023
Guest Column: Gov Gordon — Legislative Accomplishments Are A Win For People Of Wyoming
In a guest column, Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "I am pleased to report several noteworthy achievements that benefit our citizens and our state."
Gov. Mark GordonMarch 24, 2023
Clair McFarland: Running Forward Is The Lame Version Of Running Backward
Clair McFarland writes: "Injury has been the one certainty of my 20 years of distance running. It plagues me like a drunk friend – ambushing me in parking lots, calling me up in the night to profess its undying devotion."
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2023
Lummis Praises Legislature For Passing Transgender Sports & Abortion Bills
On a conference call with reporters, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday said she agreed with the Wyoming Legislature for passing the transgender sports bill and the 'Life is a Human Right Act'.
Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2023
Wyoming Legislature: Joint Management Council Identifies Interim Topics For Off-Session
The Joint Management Council on Thursday identified topics legislative committees will be focused on before the next session. Combatting ESG or "woke capitalism" will be a main focus.
Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2023
Lummis Introduces Bill To Raise Pilot Retirement Age To Fix Pilot Shortage In Wyoming
Lummis' bill would raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots to help ease a nationwide pilot shortage that’s threatening regional airports in Wyoming and other rural areas.
Renée JeanMarch 23, 2023
Ford Posts $2.1 Billion Loss On Electric Vehicles, Transition To EV Lines Continues
As American automakers continue to push for transition to all electric vehicles, Ford posts a $2.1 billion loss on its EVs, a trend Wyoming auto insiders say foreign auto companies may capitalize on.
March 23, 2023
Body Found In Rawlins Vacant Lot Identified As Local Man
Corey Willey of Rawlins was found dead on a Monday morning in a vacant lot in town with no obvious indications of criminal activity at the scene. His autopsy was ongoing Thursday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2023
United Nations Warns Of Imminent Climate Change Disaster (Just Like They Did In 1989)
A United Nations climate change study is warning of an impending disaster if changes aren't made immediately. It's very similar to an imminent warning issued back in 1989 which predicted entire nations would be entirely destroyed by the year 2000.
March 23, 2023
With Nearly 40 Drug Offenses So Far This School Year, Riverton High Principal Pleads For THC Ban
Saying there have been at least two overdoses at the school and 39 drug offenses, Riverton High School Principal John Griffith is urging city leaders to ban THC products in city limits.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2023
CDC Warns About New Antibiotic-Resistant Fungus; UW Fungus Expert Says Reason To Be Concerned
Although an antibiotic-resistant fungus hasn't spread to the Cowboy State yet, a fungus professor at the University of Wyoming said there is reason to be concerned. "In a lot of ways, the hospital is the worst place [an immunocompromised person] can go."
Renée JeanMarch 23, 2023
Dave Walsh: Transfer Portal, NIL Will Change College Sports As We Know In, Including At UW
Dave Walsh writes: “Let’s face it, there is really no such thing as “amateur” college sports anymore. College sports generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. Now players are getting a chunk of it."
Dave WalshMarch 23, 2023
Riverton Man Who Murdered Best Friend Could Now Go Free Because Cops Didn’t Mirandize Him
A Riverton man who spent the last three years behind bars for killing his suicidal best friend could now go free after a failure to Mirandize him led to his conviction being tossed and a new probation-focused plea agreement.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2023