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Rod Miller: High Noon In Bondurant (or) Doug Vickrey Is Cowboy As Hell
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The cowboy is Doug Vickrey, a Sublette County commissioner who has had a bellyful of billionaire big talk and bullshit. Vickrey says, and I quote, 'I would like Mr. Ricketts to know that with all his wealth there are some things in this world money cannot buy, and by God I’m one of them.'"
Rod MillerMarch 19, 2023
Wyoming Is Home For One of Homesteading’s Biggest Social Media Stars, Jill Winger
Buying their small ranch 9 miles outside of Chugwater gave Jill and Christian Winger room for their horses and their dreams — but blogging about it all unexpectedly turned Jill into a social media star.
Renée JeanMarch 19, 2023
Phil Roberts Isn’t Just A Wyoming History Buff, He Wrote The Book On It
Phil Roberts has spent decades researching and sharing little-known facts about his home state of Wyoming with others. Now in his 70s, the noted historian continues to add to his treasure trove of knowledge, publishing them in an extensive online almanac.
Wendy CorrMarch 19, 2023
Gordon’s Refusal To Sign Certain Bills A Political Statement, Lawmakers Say
Some legislators were critical of Gov Gordon for taking the maximum amount of time legally and then letting bills become law without his signature like the transgender sports bill and an abortion bill, while others say weren't bothered by Gordon's lack of support.
Leo WolfsonMarch 19, 2023
True Wyoming Cowboys – On Horseback – Protected U.S. From Japanese Attack By Sea And Balloon During World War II
Cowboys from Wyoming — on horseback — were part of America’s strategy to stop balloon bombs. They were initially deployed to the West Coast to watch for invaders, but some also recall being told to watch for balloon Japan’s secret balloon bombs.
Renée JeanMarch 19, 2023
For More Than 150 Years, Arbuckles’ Has Been The Coffee That’s Won The West – And Wyoming
A Chugwater history buff has re-discovered the brand of coffee that all cowboys once drank, including those who worked for the Swan Land and Cattle Co. in Platte County. It’s called Arbuckles’ coffee, and Wyoming cowboys still drink it.
Renée JeanMarch 18, 2023
Dennis Sun: Ag Depends On Energy
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "We need to recognize oil and natural gas are a part of our lives and will continue to be into the future. Turning to electric power for everything is a mistake."
Dennis SunMarch 18, 2023
Moorcroft’s Chancey Williams Debuts At Grand Ole Opry on April 22
Ranching and rodeo are his roots, but Moorcroft’s Chancey Williams told Cowboy State Daily he had dreams bigger than the Wyoming sky. On April 22nd, Williams and his Wyoming band will make their debut on the stage at the Grand Ol’ Opry in Nashville.
Wendy CorrMarch 18, 2023
World Will Need 70-100 Carbon Capture Facilities A Year Needed To Stop Global Warming
The International Energy Agency projects it would take building 70-100 large carbon capture facilities a year around the world to stop global warming by 2050.
March 18, 2023
House Leadership: Wyoming Legislative Work Reflects Wyoming Values
In a guest column by House Leadership, they wrote: "This session, we faced multiple attempts by outside, Washington D.C. interests to infiltrate the people’s house like never before, encroaching on Wyoming people’s priorities and promoting a narrative that is far from the truth."
Jimmy OrrMarch 18, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Dinosaur Digs, Petroglyphs, Big New Museum Are On My 2023 Wyoming Bucket List
Bill Sniffin writes: “I like to keep my list localized to Wyoming and I love to share it with all my friends around the state. Some of them are even kind enough to say they eagerly await my annual list and then travel the state visiting my suggested sites.”
Bill SniffinMarch 18, 2023
Legislating By Template Draws Criticism, But Former Lawmakers Say That’s Nothing New
Although Gov Mark Gordon and House Speaker Albert Sommers condemned bills that were influenced by outside sources, longtime former legislators told Cowboy State Daily that using or adapting legislation that has been successful in other states is nothing new.
Leo WolfsonMarch 18, 2023
Under Pressure, Cheyenne Animal Shelter Reveals How It Spends Public Money – But Not To The Public
After being pressured by city and county officials for a line-item breakdown of how it increased spending from $320,000 to $800,000 per year in public funding and now wants $1 million per year, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter has finally complied. But the shelter won't release the information to the public.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2023
Massive Snowfall In Wyoming Bear Country Could Be Good For Hunters
Much of Wyoming’s mountainous bear county is buried in massive amounts of snow, and with even more expected before spring black bear hunting seasons open in May, things might seem grim for hunters. One bear hunter, however, says the snow could actually work in favor for the hunters.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2023
Pennie Hunt: Life Comes With Turning Lanes
Pennie Hunt writes: “We don’t have to stay in the comfortable circle watching the turns that lead to new roads or adventures fly by us.”
Pennie HuntMarch 18, 2023
Citing Widespread Pushback, Credit Card Companies Back Off On Tracking Gun Sales – For Now
Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover announced this week they were going to "pause" implementation of tracking gun purchases because of widespread pushback against the measure.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2023
Asteroid May Collide With Earth With Force Of 12-Megaton Bomb, Wyoming Astronomer Says
You might want to hold off on making plans for Valentine’s Day – in 2046. University of Wyoming astronomy professor Daniel Dale says NASA is studying an asteroid that could slam into Earth and would the impact would create an explosion similar to a 12-megaton bomb.
Wendy CorrMarch 18, 2023
Wyoming Becomes First State In The Nation To Ban Abortion Pills
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon touted his “strong pro-life record” after signing a ban on chemical abortions and allowing a broader abortion ban to become law without his signature, saying it invites lawsuits and is a poor substitute for a change to the state Constitution.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2023
‘Draconian And Discriminatory:’ Gordon Won’t Sign Transgender Sports Ban, Becomes Law Without Signature
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday said banning biological males from competing in girls school sports is "draconian" and "discriminatory," but allowed the bill to go into law without signing it.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2023
Harriet Hageman Clocks In For A Shift At Sheridan Home Depot
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman got to upgrade her political toolbox to tackle issues facing local Wyoming industry this week with a tour of northern Wyoming businesses, including putting on an apron to cover a “shift” at the Sheridan Home Depot.
Leo WolfsonMarch 17, 2023
Wyoming Will Be First State In Nation With Its Own Digital Coin
The payday for Wyoming, if the DAO is successful in realizing its goal is enormous. If just 5 percent of the merchant’s transactions were to go through Wyoming’s stable tokens, the return for the state, is over $9 billion.
Renée JeanMarch 17, 2023
Wyoming Snubbed – Again – For Wildfire Protection, Delegation Blasts Biden
Wyoming was the only Western state left out of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 10-year investment plan for mitigating wildfires.
Leo WolfsonMarch 17, 2023
Cody Man Accused Of Beating His 2-Year-Old Daughter To Death Ruled Sane Enough For Trial
Moshe Bahja Williams' prosecution was paused for a mental health evaluation but a judge on Thursday said he's sane enough to stand trial. Williams and his girlfriend both are charged with first-degree murder after Williams' 2-year-old died of a "gut punch."
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2023
Police Used Cell Tower Location Data To Link Cheyenne Man “K Thuggin 2” To Fentanyl Drug Deals
A DEA agent used cell phone tower ping location data to link Kyle Rozell (who called himself 'K Thuggin 2') to one of his three fentanyl distribution charges. Rozell faces up to 80 years in federal prison and up to $7 million in fines.
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2023