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Four Wheels, Cargo Space And Freedom – Wyoming Man Builds SUV Adventure Brand
A Rock Springs couple say theyve found the perfect balance between stability and adventure, but rather than building out a sprinter van or truck, they prefer their SUV where they've gained a considerable following and dependable income through YouTube and other outlets.
Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2023
Electric Vehicles Catch Fire Less Frequently But Require 60,000 Gallons Of Water To Put Out
Lithium-ion batteries, especially large ones found in electric vehicles, have a number of safety features to prevent fires under normal operations. But theres not a lot that can be done to stop a damaged battery from catching fire.
March 08, 2023
Here Come The Bears! First Grizzly Of The Season Spotted in Yellowstone (No One Mauled Yet)
Just in time for 307 day, the first grizzly of the year was spotted in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. The 350-pound bear was, not surprisingly, eating at the time.
Jimmy OrrMarch 07, 2023
Gordon Noncommittal On Signing Abortion, Transgender Sports Bills
At a press conference on Tuesday morning, Gov. Mark Gordon wouldnt say whether he will sign two abortion bills and a transgender sports ban bill into law.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2023
Wind River Moonset For Happy 307 Day!
Cowboy State Daily reader Karl Brauneis shared this photo he took of the moon setting over the Wind River Mountains on Tuesday morning to celebrate Happy 307 Day today.
Jimmy OrrMarch 07, 2023
Not So Fast, Cheetahs: British Researcher, Wyoming Rancher Trying To Prove Antelope Are Faster
A British researcher and a Uinta County rancher are teaming up to prove that Wyomings pronghorn antelope are faster than Africas cheetahs. The researcher, who works for the Structures and Motion Laboratory at the Royal Veterinary College in London, has extensive experience in conducting speed & motion research on wild animals.
Mark HeinzMarch 07, 2023
Gillette Woman Wins Argument By Dropping Boyfriend At Sheriff’s Office, Where He Was Arrested
A Gillette woman won an argument with her boyfriend last week by dropping him off at the Campbell County Sheriffs Office, where authorities promptly arrested him on three outstanding warrants.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Wyo Regulators Work Hard to Balance Growth and Environmental Concern
In a letter to the editor, the President and CEO of U.S. Gold Corp. writes "We would all like to move faster, but the main concern is to get things right and allow the authorities to do their work.
March 07, 2023
Wyoming Not Poised To Ban Child Sex Changes Via Executive Action Like Florida And Texas
Texas and Florida both went around their legislatures to ban transgender treatments for kids through executive action, but Wyoming shows no signs of doing the same.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Frontier Drug Running and the Next Public Health Crisis
When diagnosed with a serious illness last year, columnist Cat Urbigkit traveled hundreds of miles to many pharmacies to beat the clock. She won the battle but her experience is a warning to anyone who lives in a frontier state like Wyoming. Sometimes it's not easy -- nor cheap -- to get the necessary health care.
Cat UrbigkitMarch 07, 2023
Wyoming’s Own Mogul Medalist Jaelin Kauf Wins Silver At World Ski Championships
Freestyle skier and mogul maven Jaelin Kauf ended an eight-year U.S. medal drought by winning silver at the World Ski Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia. Kauf said she is looking for Gold at the 2026 Olympics.
Jake NicholsMarch 07, 2023
Former Wyoming Education Chief Balow Won’t Say Why She Abruptly Resigned As Virginia Superintendent
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow who formerly held the same position in Wyoming won't say why she resigned from her post last week although the Virginia Dept of Education blasted her for "numerous unresolved messes created by her mishandling..."
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023
Leo Wolfson: It Was A Wild And Woolly 2023 Legislative Session
Posting nearly 360 legislative stories during the 37-day session of the 2023 Wyoming Legislature, Cowboy State Dailys lead politics reporter Leo Wolfson already counting the days until 2024.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2023
Tired Of Suicides, Wyoming Special Ops Vet On A New Mission To Save Fellow Veterans
Saying hes sick of watching fellow veterans die, Casper Special Ops vet Michael Watts sheds tears as he talks about his struggles post-military service. Its an exercise he says thats saving himself, and he hopes others.
Jen KocherMarch 07, 2023
Governor Wants Disaster Designation For Ranchers Hammered By Brutal Wyoming Winter
Gov. Mark Gordon submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday to help Wyoming farmers cope with the impacts of a brutal winter.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2023
Powering The Planet With Batteries For Just Three Days Would Cost $590 Trillion
Although Elon Musk says the world can be powered entirely with solar panels and batteries, it's not really that feasible. The cost would top $590 trillion -- or 6 times the global gross domestic product -- for just three days of battery storage.
March 07, 2023
Wildlife Crossing Similar To Those Proposed For Wyoming Saves Nearly 2,000 Animals Per Year
Everything from mighty bull elk to mule deer to mountain lions have been saved from becoming roadkill along a treacherous stretch of Colorado highway, proving the effectiveness of wildlife crossings that are similar to projects planned in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2023
Laramie County Sheriff Removes School Resource Officer But Readjusts So More Cops Will Visit More Schools
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has revamped the school resource officer program to get more officers in more schools. Its likely the first of many changes to come, with an employee committee looking over all the departments procedures.
Renée JeanMarch 06, 2023
Documentary Shows Net-Zero Energy Transition Would Cost $1.1 Million For Every Adult American
A new documentary on climate change doesnt dispute that carbon dioxide has an impact on climate, but it does does question if that impact will produce catastrophic results that justify the $1.1 million cost per American adult to eliminate fossil fuels.
March 06, 2023
2023 Legislature By The Numbers: 500 Bills, 23 Vetoes (So Far) & More Than 3,000 Cups Of Coffee
From gender identity to health care and property taxes, Wyoming lawmakers plowed through high-profile issues in a 37-day session. Along the way, they considered nearly 500 bills fueled by more than 3,000 cups of Capitol coffee.
Leo WolfsonMarch 06, 2023
Albertsons Shoppers Sue To Block $25 Billion Grocery Mega-Merger; Wyoming Workers Still Wary
More than two dozen Albertsons customers are suing to stop a $25 billion merger between the largest grocery chains in the U.S. They also want to rewind a recent $4 billion dividend paid out to Albertsons shareholders.
Renée JeanMarch 06, 2023
Canadian Man Uses Drone To Get Footage Of Moose Shedding Antlers
Although the aerial footage of a moose shedding its antlers in Canada is cool to see, getting that footage via drone is controversial. Under terms of new legislation just passed, drones will be considered aircraft in Wyoming effective July 1 and this would be illegal.
Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2023
Dave Simpson: What A Disappointing Legislative Session For The Reddest State In America
Dave Simpson writes: "The real mind-blower was rejecting (via the Speaker's drawer) the bill prohibiting the teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation to children. Have we lost our minds? This is the bill they shoved in the Speaker's drawer to kill?"
Dave SimpsonMarch 06, 2023
Wyoming Freedom Caucus, House Democrats Kill Bill To Charge Drug Dealers For Adult OD Deaths
In a rare union, Wyoming House Democrats and the Freedom Caucus teamed up to kill a bill that would have allowed charging drug dealers whose customers die from overdose with manslaughter.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2023