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Dave Simpson: And Another Year Goes Belly Up

Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Ever had a job where you could fail to submit a budget on time for 26 years, run up a huge debt, and still remain employed? Me neither."

Dave SimpsonDecember 26, 2022

Casper’s Tom Browning Pitched At Highest Levels Of Baseball, Remained Humble Son Of Wyoming

The Cincinnati Reds' Tom Browning, the World Series champ who pitched the 12th perfect game in Major League Baseball history, is remembered by Wyoming friends and family as the same guy theyd known their whole lives.

Leo WolfsonDecember 26, 2022

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Walmart Expands Drone Delivery Service But Wyoming Still Not On List

Although there are still technical challenges to drone-delivery like when a pilot lost control of an Amazon drone earlier this year and it crashed, causing a fire. Walmart is expanding its drone delivery into 34 new markets by the end of the year. Wyoming hasn't made the list yet.

December 26, 2022

Gillette’s Frontier Auto Museum Stuffed Full Of Rare And Vintage Cars Restored To Show-Quality Perfection

Jeff Wandler of Gillette bought an old Ford dealership and turned a family love of collecting into a world-class auto museum.

Renée JeanDecember 26, 2022

Rod Miller: Cold Snaps I Have Survived

Columnist Rod "Santa Claus" Miller writes: "Ive loved Christmas ever since I was a bundled up little kid, standing out in the windblown yard forty miles from town with snot frozen on my upper lip, listening for sleigh bells. Merry Christmas, y'all. Stay warm!"

Rod MillerDecember 25, 2022

Wyoming Sues Teton County Over Land-Use Argument

The Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners filed a lawsuit against the Teton County Commission, asking a district court to block the county from enforcing land-use restrictions against businesses that have won permits to develop on state trust lands.

Clair McFarlandDecember 24, 2022

Greg Johnson: You’re Never Too Old To Believe In Santa

Greg Johnson writes: If theres one universal tradition thats consistent year after year, its giving. Thats because the holidays arent about the stuff, theyre about the spirit behind the stuff. I count myself lucky I grew up in a house where giving outweighs the getting.

Greg JohnsonDecember 24, 2022

A Lump Of Coal From Santa Was Once A Positive Thing, Then People Started Taking Energy For Granted

A stocking full of coal wasnt always a bad thing. Back when energy sources weren't as plentiful, coal was viewed as a positive gift. Then people took it for granted and coal became demonized.

December 24, 2022

More Than 1 Million Reasons To Enjoy The Christmas Season In Gillette

This northeast Wyoming citys free Festival of Lights at its Cam-plex Park has grown into an event that attracts thousands of cars each year for a free display that features multiple scenes, holiday music and even a drive-in Christmas theater.

Renée JeanDecember 24, 2022

Tyeler Harris and his family, left, and Tiffany Gruetzmacher. Harris and Gruetzmacher were EMTs working on a Rawlins ambulance Dec. 21, 2022, when a semi plowed into them while they were responding to another crash on I-80. Harris was killed.

With One EMT Killed and Another Critical, Wyoming Responds With ‘Broken Hearts’

Less than 36 hours after a semitrailer plowed into a Carbon County ambulance, killing one EMT and critically injuring another, a pair of GoFundMe efforts have raised more than $70,000.

Greg JohnsonDecember 24, 2022

Woman Dies Day After Hitting Tree In Cheyenne

A woman died Thursday after hitting a tree in inclement weather the day before near downtown Cheyenne. The Cheyenne police department is investigating the accident.

Jimmy OrrDecember 24, 2022

Need A Last Minute Christmas Gift? Restaurant In Gillette Has A $23,000 Bottle Of Wine

Good news, last minute Christmas shoppers! A 2013 vintage Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée Conti bottle of wine from Burgundy France is available from the Prime Rib restaurant in Gillette for only $23,000.

Renée JeanDecember 23, 2022

Bill Sniffin: This Christmas, Let’s Remember Two Heroes Who Also Became Victims

Bill Sniffin writes: The people of Wyoming need to give thanks to first responder Tyeler Harris, 29, of Saratoga and to Safety Officer Bruce Lang, 68, of Pine Haven, who lost their lives trying to save others.

Bill SniffinDecember 23, 2022

A Gathering Of Faiths: Rabbi Celebrates Hanukkah With Cheyenne Unitarians

I am a very unusual rabbi, said Rabbi Moshe Halfon. I play drums, I dance with Nigerians, I meditate with Buddhists and Ive been with pagans.

Leo WolfsonDecember 23, 2022

Dave Walsh: University Of Wyoming Sports Gives Fans Plenty For The Holidays

Dave Walsh writes: The Wyoming Cowboys will be opening their Christmas present next Friday in Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona Bowl is their gift, and the Ohio Bobcats are their challenge.

Dave WalshDecember 23, 2022

Cowboy State Daily Staff Recall Lovely, And Weird, Christmas Memories

From trying to bribe Santa to age-inappropriate explosive chemistry sets, the Cowboy State Daily team shares some of their strangest, and most endearing, holiday memories.

Wendy CorrDecember 23, 2022

Rough Week For Wyoming Livestock, But Nothing Like The ‘Big Die-Up’ Of 1886-87

Although Wyoming is experiencing a severe winter storm, from a ranching perspective its nothing like the Big Die-Up of 1886-87, when hundreds of thousands of cattle perished across Wyoming and the West.

Mark HeinzDecember 23, 2022

People rally for and against abortion outside the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Supreme Court Declines To Hear Abortion Lawsuit

Abortion remains legal in Wyoming as challenge to states trigger ban law sent back to Teton County court.

Clair McFarlandDecember 23, 2022

Flamethrowers, Long-Distance Rifles, Chainsaws: 10 Last-Minute Gifts For The Outdoors-Person You Love

How about a flamethrower for Christmas? Or maybe a Krapp Strapp for that someone special? Perhaps a grizzly-proof suit? Outdoors writer Mark Heinz presents his top-10 gift ideas for the Christmas season.

Mark HeinzDecember 22, 2022

Why Work? Wyoming Unemployed Family Can Make $80,000 In Benefits, Health Subsidies

In Wyoming, the study says the earned income equivalent for a family with both parents not working and two dependents, including unemployment and ACA benefits, was $79,294 last year.

December 22, 2022

Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown At Half-Staff For Rescuer Who Fell Through Ice In Crook County

Gov Gordon on Thursday announced flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday for a volunteer firefighter who perished on a rescue mission after falling through the ice at Keyhole Reservoir in Crook County.

Jimmy OrrDecember 22, 2022

Wyoming Highway Patrol Calls Snowstorm Unprecedented: 787 Calls, 196 Motorist Assists, 104 Crashes

A Wyoming Highway Patrol veteran says hes never seen anything like the perfect storm of winter that hit the Cowboy State on Wednesday, killing a first responder and causing near white-out conditions across the state.

Leo WolfsonDecember 22, 2022

The Albertsons store in Gillette is another of five in Wyoming that would be sold if a merger with Kroger goes through.

$25 Billion Grocery Albertsons – Kroger Mega Merger Clears Another Legal Hurdle

A Kroger-Albertsons deal that promises to impact 750 Wyoming grocery workers continues to pursue federal approval, while legal challenges are down to an appeal pending in Washington state.

Renée JeanDecember 22, 2022

Yes, Boiling Water Can Turn Instantly Into Snow

With sub-zero temperatures present in most places across Wyoming, it is possible to turn boiling water instantly into snow. Just be careful if you try it.