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Rod Miller: Stick It Where The Sun Don’t Shine
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Our elected representatives in Wyoming government still meet in secret to make side deals out of the public eye. They continue to try to pull the wool over our eyes and to hamstring the institution entrusted to keep the public informed – our free press."
Rod MillerMarch 15, 2023
Wyoming Ranchers Say Knickers, The Humungous Holstein, Has Nothing On Cowboy State Cattle
A humongous Holstein named Knickers stands head and shoulders above the rest of his herd at his home in western Australia. Cattle growers in the Cowboy State say that while the steer is impressive, Wyoming’s home-grown cattle have an edge.
Greg JohnsonMarch 15, 2023
Body Found In River Near Casper Was Photographer Who Vanished In January
Authorities have identified the Casper-area man found dead in the North Platte River on Sunday as Bruce Wayne Campbell, whose friends feared had ventured out onto the ice of a state park river in January to take photographs.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2023
On Comedy Central, Biden Calls For Oil’s Demise In a Decade – And Coal’s Even Sooner
Biden wasn’t joking on Comedy Central’s "Daily Show" this week when he said the U.S. could rapidly eliminate all fossil fuel use within a decade – and nix coal in an even shorter timeframe. Energy experts aren’t laughing.
March 15, 2023
Texas Couple Sues Jackson Ski Resort, Rental Company For “Catastrophic” Crash
A Texas woman claims in a federal lawsuit that Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Hoback Sports Inc. did not properly inspect the rental equipment that burst apart while she skied, causing her to hurtle down the mountain and suffer permanent injuries.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2023
With 511 inches Of Snow, Jackson Doesn't Have Any Place To Put The Snow; New Record Possible
Snowmageddon has hit much of Wyoming, and in Jackson it’s piled so high there’s nowhere left to put it. It’s great for skiers, though, with 511 inches so far and a chance to break the all-time record.
Greg JohnsonMarch 15, 2023
“Traditional” Republicans Take Back Uinta County GOP In Party Coup
A contentious election that ousted the Uinta County Republican Party leadership Tuesday night may be a sign of a trend of more moderate Republicans taking power back from the party’s hardline conservative faction.
Leo WolfsonMarch 15, 2023
Wyoming’s Suicide Rate Falls As 988 Call Centers Field 10,000 Calls In Two Months
The executive director for the Wyoming Association of Mental Health believes the states two 988 suicide call centers, now staffed 24/7, can be partially credited for Wyomings improving numbers. The centers have fielded more than 10,000 calls since January.
Leo WolfsonMarch 15, 2023
Letter To The Editor: The Secret To A Long Marriage Is Division Of Duties
Dear editor: I have been The Wife for 60 years. My 1962 wedding dress cost $25. The secret to a long marriage?
March 15, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Play The Wildlife Services Coverage Drinking Game!
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Those who believe that if we leave coyotes alone they will not bother your livestock, your pets, or your children, believe in a fantasy."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 15, 2023
Raining Worms Sign Of Armageddon? Wyoming Meteorologist Don Day Says Don’t Worry (This Time)
A video of what appears to be thousands of worms raining down isnt exactly what it seems. Cowboy State Daily Meteorologist Don Day says phenomena like this do happen in nature. There have been raining frogs, fish, salamanders, and worms -- but probably not this time.
Wendy CorrMarch 14, 2023
Highly Anticipated U.N. Report Could Drive More Anti-Fossil Fuels Regulations
A consortium of the worlds leading climate scientists is meeting this week to produce a summary of research. The last edition of the summary led U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, to believe the world would end in 2030.
March 14, 2023
12-Car Train Derailment In Cheyenne Cause For Concern, Says Former Legislator, Conductor
Former legislator and long-time conductor Stan Blake said the 12-car train derailment in Cheyenne should be a major cause of concern for an industry beset by mishaps. What if hazardous waste had spilled out right outside downtown Cheyenne?" he asked recalling the recent disaster in East Palestine, Ohio.
Leo WolfsonMarch 14, 2023
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams: “Wyoming Solutions for Wyoming Problems,” Translated
In a guest column, Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams said most Americans believe that in the marketplace of ideas, the best ideas will win out but that didn't happen in the Legislature because "The Speaker of the House unilaterally withheld bills aimed at bolstering the rights of Wyoming parents."
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsMarch 14, 2023
Wyoming Gun Groups: New Biden Executive Order On Guns “Extremely Dangerous To Bill Of Rights”
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday calling for a broadening of background checks, but Wyoming gun rights advocates said the order is "extremely dangerous" and a threat to the Bill of Rights.
Mark HeinzMarch 14, 2023
Musk Meme Highlights Dilemma For Wyomingites On Where Their Money Is Safest
Wall Street veteran and Wyoming resident Caitlin Long said people have "woken up and realized that the traditional system is not stable." She said people are not buying the White House's spin. "Everything is not fine and people know it," she said.
Renée JeanMarch 14, 2023
Wyoming Ranchers Support $80 Million, 264-Ft. Dam In Medicine Bow Forest, Others Oppose Plan
A proposed dam in the Medicine Bow National Forest is billed as a way to support ranchers in drought-stricken years. Opponents, some from as far away as Poland and San Francisco, say the project will only benefit a small number of water users so it's not in the "public interest."
Leo WolfsonMarch 14, 2023
Man Faces Felony For Flashing Handgun, Challenging Everyone In Bar To Fight In Gillette
Eduardo Juarez was arrested in the early morning hours Saturday after reportedly flashing a 9 mm handgun at the Wyoming Downs in Gillette and challenging multiple men to fight him outside.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2023
Wyoming Man Arrested In 2017 Killing Of Friend Who Was Scared To Go To Prison For Child Porn
Mark Dean Switzer, 71, is in a Cheyenne jail awaiting extradition for allegedly murdering a friend in 2017, who was facing up to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography and had told others that he refused to go to prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2023
Casper-Douglas Route Wants To Be First Link In 500 Miles Of Wyoming ‘Rail Trail’
One of the first pieces of Wyomings 500-plus-mile section of the proposed 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail could be coming together soon near Casper.
Mark HeinzMarch 14, 2023
Firefighters Pull Man’s Body From Casper-Area River
After someone found a body in the North Platte River on Sunday afternoon, firefighters arrived and pulled a man's body from the river, officials said. An ID is pending notification of next of kin.
Clair McFarlandMarch 14, 2023
Lawsuit Claims “Boneless” Chicken Wings Are A Fraud, And Wyoming’s Wing King Agrees
A federal lawsuit claims Buffalo Wild Wings is deliberately defrauding customers by passing off deep-fried and sauced up chunks of chicken breast as boneless wings. Laramie's Trent Weitzel, reigning National Buffalo Wing Festival champ, agrees that boneless wings are ridiculous.
Greg JohnsonMarch 14, 2023
Rep. John Bear: Property Tax Reform (Or Not) In Wyoming
In a guest column, Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, argues that the more conservative branch of Republican lawmakers tried to pass long-term tax reform legislation but were continuously blocked by more moderate Republican legislators.
Rep. John BearMarch 14, 2023
As U.S. Retires Coal-Fired Plants, China Is Building More – A Lot More
While the U.S. is shutting coal plants down, China is permitting two new coal-fired power plants every week. China approved the construction of 168 coal-fired units last year and has no plans to slow it's buildout of coal capacity.
March 14, 2023