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Black Female Disabled Christian Wyoming Prison Warden Sues, Alleges Discrimination In Firing
The first African American female warden to serve the Wyoming Department of Corrections is suing the prisons system for firing her, claiming her termination stemmed from her race, sex, religion, being disabled, and from investigating an alleged marital affair within her staff.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Why Working Ranches Should Be Important To Tourists Who Care About Yellowstone Wolves
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Visitors to our national parks care about the wild animals that inhabit the region, but the importance of the interconnected private and public lands outside the parks borders remains largely unknown."
Cat UrbigkitDecember 14, 2022
Cody’s Mike Leach Dead At 61; Celebrated College Football Coach Loved Wyoming, Came Back Often
Widely-admired college football coach Mike Leach, who died on Monday, came back to his hometown of Cody, Wyoming often. Last summer, he was the honorary marshal for the Fourth of July parade.
Greg JohnsonDecember 14, 2022
Despite Huge Wyoming Poaching Bust, Many Wildlife Criminals Get Away With It
Although the recent conviction of the poachers in one of Wyoming's largest poaching cases in history is good news, it may represent only the tip of the iceberg.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2022
Car Manufacturers May Drop AM Radio; Wyoming Radio Station Owners Say AM Is Vital
Auto manufacturers are considering killing the AM radio dial in all of their cars because the frequency of the electric vehicle interferes with reception. Wyoming radio station owners say that's a bad idea.
Renée JeanDecember 14, 2022
Game And Fish Can’t Get New Trucks Because Of Shortage; Will Have To Drive Old, Crappy Ones
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department can't get any new trucks because of the massive microchip shortage in vehicles across the country. As a result, lots of older vehicles will remain in the fleet.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2022
Wyo Chemist Says Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Important, But Not Ready For Prime Time
The world of energy is buzzing with news that a laboratory managed to create a fusion reaction that produced more energy than it took to start the reaction. As exciting as the news is, theres a long way to go before we have fusion power plants.
December 14, 2022
Riverton Man Who Shot Friend In Head Gets New Trial Because Police Botched Miranda Rights
A man convicted of second-degree murder for mercy-killing his best friend can receive a new trial, after the Wyoming Supreme Court determined much of the mans confession invalid.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2022
Riverton Man Charged With Breaking Twin Daughters’ Legs Pleads Not Guilty
The Riverton man accused of fracturing the legs and other bones of his twin infant daughters pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two counts of child abuse.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2022
Wyoming’s CryptoFed Comes Out Swinging In SEC Hearing
Wyoming-based American CryptoFed Dao will get more time to defend itself against SEC allegations that the company failed to provide even basic financial information when it tried to register two digital tokens.
Renée JeanDecember 13, 2022
Frozen Batteries: How Do Electric Cars Hold Up In Wyoming Blizzards?
A 2019 study by AAA found that when temperatures drop to 20 degrees and the heat inside the car is on, driving range is decreased on electric vehicles by up to 41%.
December 13, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Asked To Triple Spending For Schools; Another $148 Million Requested
With the state flush with higher-than-budgeted-for revenues and inflation adding millions to construction projects the Wyoming Legislatures Appropriations Committee is being asked to more than triple spending.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2022
More States Ban TikTok, Congress Seeks To Outlaw Company; Wyoming Still Evaluating
While Utah and Alabama announced they were the latest states to ban the use of TikTok on state devices, members of Congress introduced legislation to outlaw the app. Wyoming is still evaluating the video sharing program.
Jimmy OrrDecember 13, 2022
Wyoming LGBTQ Pioneer To Leave Legislature After 13 Years; Retiring From UW As Well
Cathy Connolly, Wyoming's first openly gay legislator and openly gay faculty member at the University of Wyoming, is leaving both institutions at the end of the year.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2022
Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming Using Her Platform To Advocate For Disability Awareness
Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming, Masha Flinn, told Cowboy State Daily that she is focused on celebrating women in wheelchairs, their achievements, and advocacy, and leadership.
Renée JeanDecember 13, 2022
Church Elder Not Sure If He Will Sue The University Of Wyoming Over Suspension
Amid backlash and public First Amendment debates, the church elder whose tabling privileges were suspended after he called out a transgender student at the University of Wyoming said he doesn't know if he wants to sue, but hopes the school reverses his suspension.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2022
Dave Simpson: Tom Horn Got More Due Process Than Anthony Bouchard
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I hope Sen. Anthony Bouchard will continue to address the needs of his district and our state, and forego his pursuit of slime balls and swamp monsters."
Dave SimpsonDecember 13, 2022
Monster Grocery Merger Clears Legal Hurdle, Wyoming Workers Fear Job Losses, Higher Prices
The union that represents 750 grocery workers in Wyoming said when Albertsons and Safeway merged in 2014, lower prices & higher wages were promised. Instead, hundreds of workers lost jobs and retirements while food deserts widened.
Renée JeanDecember 13, 2022
Gordon: Wyoming Needs Millions To Address Evolving Cyberattack Threat
A cybersecurity threats grow more common and sophisticated, Gov. Mark Gordon wants more than $7 million to beef up its cyber defenses, including a dedicated law enforcement officer in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2022
Car Expert And EV Fan Skeptical Of Proposed Electric Vehicle Technologies
Electric vehicle manufacturers are floating ideas to improve the range of EVs. Aaron Turpen, an automotive writer and supporter of electric vehicles, said hes not too sure these will become major breakthroughs in the EV world because of the cost.
December 13, 2022
Biden Gives $200 Million To Chinese Company For Green Energy Batteries
A lithium battery company received $200 million in grant funding from the Department of Energy as part of an effort to develop more domestic sources of green energy manufacturing. The company operates primarily in China.
December 13, 2022
Three Out-Of-Staters Nailed In One Of Wyoming’s Largest Poaching Cases Ever
Three out-of-staters have been convicted of more than 100 violations in what state agents are calling one of Wyomings largest poaching cases on record.
Mark HeinzDecember 13, 2022
University of Wyoming Violated Church Elder’s First Amendment Right, Law Experts Say
A pair of First Amendment and free speech experts agree that the University of Wyomings yearlong ban of a church elder for calling out a transgender student by name is likely unconstitutional.
Clair McFarlandDecember 12, 2022
Cowboys For Christmas: Families On Horseback Bring Christmas Presents To Needy Families
A group of families in Powell band together each holiday season to bring Christmas to needy families by delivering presents and trees on horseback. Santa and the Grinch come along for the ride too.
Wendy CorrDecember 12, 2022