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Dave Walsh: Arizona Bowl Has Been Good To The Cowboys
Dave Walsh writes: The 2019 Arizona Bowl, the game itself, would be one of those wonderful successes for the Cowboys. An offensive explosion led to a 38-17 win over Georgia State, and was one of the most important and impressive Wyoming bowl wins, ever!
Dave WalshDecember 09, 2022
Woke Capitalism Takes Another Blow As Vanguard Withdraws From Climate Alliance
Public pressure likely played a role in Vanguard pulling out of the world's largest climate-finance alliance, one industry observer told Cowboy State Daily. Asset managers are realizing that the last thing most people want is their retirement fund pushing progressive politics down their throats, he said.
December 09, 2022
Biden Swaps Russian Arms Dealer For WNBA Player; U.S. Marine Still Imprisoned
President Biden was roundly criticized by many for a prisoner exchange that freed a WNBA player for a Russian arms dealer nicknamed the "Merchant Of Death" while a U.S. Marine still languishes in a Russian prison.
Jimmy OrrDecember 09, 2022
Be Bear Aware, Grizzlies Can Still Maul You In The Winter
Biologists are urging outdoors-people to stay "bear aware" in Wyoming as grizzly attacks, although rare, can still happen in the winter. There was a grizzly encounter last month in Fairbanks, Alaska and in late 2018, and woman and her infant were mauled and killed by a male grizzly.
Mark HeinzDecember 08, 2022
Hageman Selects Former Trump Aide From Kansas To Be Chief Of Staff
Incoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has confirmed that Carly Miller, a former Trump aide from Kansas, will be her chief of staff. Miller was Hageman's campaign manager.
Leo WolfsonDecember 08, 2022
Father Of Torrington Cop Charged In Hit-And-Run That Left Woman ‘Broken’
The Goshen County Attorney's Office has filed a felony charge against the father of a Torrington police officer implicated in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian six weeks ago.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
No More Natural Gas: Biden Plan Would Ban All Federal Buildings From Using Fossil Fuels By 2030
Energy experts say Biden's plan to eliminate fossil fuels in more than 360,000 federal buildings in the U.S. is absurd and foolish. Not only would the buildings need to be retrofitted but weather-dependent energy sources are unreliable as Germany is experiencing.
December 08, 2022
Wyoming Homeless Man Wanted Kids Back, Then Didn’t Show Up For Court And Lost Parental Rights
The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed the state had a right to take children from a homeless Cheyenne man, who planned to fight allegations hes an unfit father, but then failed to show up to court to present his case.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
‘Not Voodoo’: Wyoming Expands Cloud Seeding Amid Prolonged Drought
Although some consider it voodoo, the state Legislature's Select Water Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to continue to pay for a $2 million cloud seeding program in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonDecember 08, 2022
Casper Aquifer Plan Considers How I-80 Spills Could Contaminate Laramie Drinking Water
I-80 travels above the Casper Aquifer while descending through Telephone Canyon east of Laramie. Thousands of vehicles use the interstate every day, many transporting hazardous materials. The aquifer supplies more than half the drinking water for Laramie.
December 08, 2022
Paul Ulrich: The Beauty Of Wyoming’s Small Ski Resorts & Learning To Ski On Tow Ropes & T-Bars
Columnist Paul Ulrich writes, "The T-Bar is a spring loaded, twig and berry seeking mechanism that surely has left thousands of otherwise strong, healthy young men sterile. You literally attempt to put this frozen grape crusher between your legs to ride up the slope."
Paul UlrichDecember 08, 2022
Are Kids Really Going Hungry In Wyoming?
Despite outward appearances, hunger is a real problem for many of Wyomings children. One pastor told Cowboy State Daily shes had heartbreaking interactions with children who have no access to food at home.
Wendy CorrDecember 08, 2022
Without Enough Pilots, Airlines Cutting Service Across Wyoming
Demand for service is rising at regional airports across the state, but a pilot shortage has forced airlines to cut the number of available flights at most of the states nine commercial airports.
Renée JeanDecember 08, 2022
What Happened To Wyoming’s Anticipated Lithium Boom?
For a brief time in 2013, there was much buzz and excitement about lithium deposits in southwest Wyoming near Rock Springs. Like many stories hinting at mining booms, the lithium hype gave way to economic realities.
December 08, 2022
Riverton Man Found Under Cardboard Boxes Died Of Hypothermia, Excess Alcohol
A man found dead under cardboard boxes in downtown Riverton last month died from a case of hypothermia complicating acute and chronic alcohol abuse, the Fremont County Coroner reported Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
Church Elder Who Called Trans Student A Male Booted From UW Hall For A Year
The University of Wyoming is suspending a Laramie church elders ability to reserve table space in its student union for a year after the man on Friday posted a sign that displayed a transgender students name and called that student a male.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
Former Patrolman, Legislator Criticizes Highway Patrol For Not Identifying Hit-And-Run Driver
A former trooper and legislator is criticizing the Wyoming Highway Patrol for not releasing the name of a driver involved in a hit-and-run that severely injured a woman six weeks ago. The driver is reportedly an immediate family member of a Torrington police officer.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
Aaron Turpen: How To Be a Safe Driver (I’m An Expert, Listen To Me)
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says if you are not merging onto the Interstate at the speed limit (75 or 80mph) you are putting everyone in danger and are a menace to society.
Aaron TurpenDecember 07, 2022
‘Electric Ain’t Gonna Work’: Long-Haul Truckers In Wyoming Not Fans Of Tesla Semi
Long haul truckers driving through Wyoming told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that Tesla electric trucks weren't going to work for them because of driving range limits and charging times . "Don't want it, don't need it, no way," one trucker said.
December 07, 2022
Misconduct Charges Against Bouchard Dropped; Vows Not To ‘Kiss Anybody’s Ring’
After being told that a legislative investigation of his alleged misconduct has been dropped, Sen. Anthony Bouchard told Cowboy State Daily that he represents the people who elected him and he's "not going to kiss anybody's ring."
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
Wyo Highway Patrol Got Rid Of Sig Sauer Pistols After Trooper’s Gun Discharged Accidentally
The Wyoming Highway Patrol issued Sig Sauer P320 pistols as their main duty weapons for a time, but switched brands about two years ago after a troopers pistol went off unintentionally, an agency spokesman said
Mark HeinzDecember 07, 2022
Celebrated Wyoming Artist Richard Greeves Dies, Leaves Western Legacy Around The Globe
Well-known Wyoming sculptor Richard V. Greeves died Dec. 1 at age 86. Best known for his monumental bronzes of Native Americans, his work memorializes the American West in galleries and museums throughout the world.
Wendy CorrDecember 07, 2022
To Increase Confidence In Elections, Legislator Says Every Ballot Should Be Made Public
State Sen. Cale Case wants a database set up where people can inspect every ballot cast in Wyoming elections. He said only the image of the person's ballot would be viewable, not the name or other identification.
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
The Mystery Of Wyoming Pearl Harbor Survivor No. 12
When Cheyenne residents Jeremy and Cecelia Bay saw a Wyoming Pearl Harbor Survivor license plate in a Hawaii pawnshop, they knew they couldnt leave it there. That plate needed to go home. They couldnt leave it behind.
Renée JeanDecember 07, 2022