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China Doubles Down On Coal, Europe Returning To Coal, While The U.S. Kills Coal
China has 1,109 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity and is rapidly building more. The U.S. has 196 gigawatts of coal capacity in its entire fleet and the Biden Administration is trying to get rid of all of it.
November 29, 2022
Rex Rammell In Trouble Again; Accused Of Illegally Driving RV On Federal Land
Perennial political candidate Rex Rammell, who has had many brushes with the law in the past, has been cited for operating his giant RV in a prohibited area on federal land where vehicles are prohibited.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2022
Saratoga Lake Officially Dead; Game & Fish Kills Every Living Thing In It
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Metallica-themed goal at Saratoga Lake was to "kill 'em all." And they succeeded as everything is dead. The department will restock the lake with trout in Spring 2023.
Jimmy OrrNovember 29, 2022
Wyoming Oil Producers Angry That Biden OKs Oil From Venezuela While Restricting U.S. Production
Wyoming oil producer Diemer True says it's absolute "madness" that President Biden eased sanctions against socialist Venezuela while continuing restrictions against U.S. oil production.
November 28, 2022
Dave Simpson: What’s The Name Of That Paper Again?
Columnist Dave Simpson got his start at the Laramie Boomerang 49 years ago this week. He covered everything from cattle mutilations and UFOs, failed prison escapes, and an intoxicated Easter bunny getting arrested.
Dave SimpsonNovember 28, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Says Park County Cannot Count Ballots By Hand
The Wyoming Attorney Generals office has determined that Park County doesnt have a right to allow a group of citizens to inspect and count ballots by hand.
Leo WolfsonNovember 28, 2022
Titus Swen: Dismissed UW Running Back Says System ‘Just Ain’t Fit My Style’
After getting kicked off the team on Monday, former UW running back Titus Swen told Cowboy State Daily that he plans to enter the transfer portal and play for another program his senior campaign.
Greg JohnsonNovember 28, 2022
Kemmerer Woman Charged In Beating Death Of 5-Year-Old Girl
A Kemmerer woman has been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of child abuse, after a 5-year-old girl in her care was found at the brink of death, with a broken back and other broken bones, burned, cut, bruised, and with brain bleeds. The girl died in the hospital.
Clair McFarlandNovember 28, 2022
University Of Wyoming Kicks Starting Running Back Titus Swen Off Team
Titus Swen, the University of Wyomings starting running back, has been dismissed from the football team for what the university says are violations of team rules.
November 28, 2022
64-Year-Old Riverton Woman Mauled By Pit Bull On Bike Path; Owner Of Dog Gets Citation
A 64-year-old woman was attacked by a pit bull on while taking a walk on a bike path in Riverton. The woman suffered injuries to her forehead, nose, and upper lip.
Clair McFarlandNovember 28, 2022
Riverton Dad Charged After Newborn Twin Girls Found With Broken Bones
After 24-day-old twin girls were found to have broken bones, bruising and one was reportedly head-butted, 27-year-old father Anthony Michael Long of Riverton was arrested. Court documents say the twins mother constantly reminded him to be more gentle with the babies.
Clair McFarlandNovember 28, 2022
Teton County Duo Saves Legendary Nora’s Fish Creek Inn From Developers
After decades of feeding people living in and traveling through Wilson, Wyoming, and being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Noras Fish Creek Inn reopens with new owners who have vowed to keep the landmark going and protect the place from developers.
Leo WolfsonNovember 27, 2022
Before Moving To Wyoming, Couple Will Visit All 74 Libraries; Will Make Decision Based On Favorite
A retired military couple from Virginia is visiting all 74 libraries in Wyoming before determining which town they will move to. Shoshoni was a possibility until they learned the library was closing.
Wendy CorrNovember 27, 2022
Rod Miller: Unsolicited Advice to Wyoming Democrats
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If your party needs two hundred-thousand votes to win a statewide office, but only fifty-thousand of your fellow Wyomingites buy into your message enough to cast their votes your way, then dont blame the voters. Blame your message."
Rod MillerNovember 27, 2022
Despite Decades Of Neglect & Abandonment, Trees At Century-Old Cheyenne Arboretum Refuse To Die
100 years ago, plant explorers rode trains across places like Mongolia and Siberia and took seeds and cuttings from what they hoped would be the hardiest of plants to send to Cheyenne. Many of those plants and trees are still around despite the neglect.
Renée JeanNovember 26, 2022
Couple Overhauls Drab, Awful Interior Of Iconic Onion-Shaped Bank Building In Casper
The iconic onion-shaped building in downtown Casper has always been eye-catching from the outside. But the interior was drab and horrible. Thankfully, no longer. Owners Dr. Joe and Diane McGinley have completely overhauled it.
Wendy CorrNovember 26, 2022
Biden’s Goal To Eliminate Oil Industry Jeopardizes Nearly $2 Billion For National Parks
Biden campaigned on a promise that he was going to eliminate the oil industry, and since taking office he has taken more than 100 steps to make good on that promise.
November 26, 2022
Rail Strike Would Destroy Wyoming’s Coal Industry But It’s Not Going To Happen
While a prolonged railroad worker strike would decimate many industries, including Wyomings coal mines, its unlikely Congress would allow that to happen.
November 25, 2022
A Satanic Tour Of Wyoming: Devils Tower, Devil’s Gate, Hell’s Half Acre And More
From Devil's Gate to Devil's Playground to Hell's Half Acre, Wyoming was a tough place to homestead as evidenced by how many name places have the word "devil" and "hell" in them.
Wendy CorrNovember 25, 2022
Miracle Hunt: Brain Cancer Survivor Bags Wyoming Elk
Childhood brain cancer left Kenneth Chip Madren disabled, but that didnt stop him from a hunt of a lifetime and bagging a Wyoming bull elk.
Mark HeinzNovember 25, 2022
Wyoming Stores Overstocked Because Of Supply Chain Concerns; Could Be Bargains Out There
Anticipating supply chain issues, many Wyoming stores are sitting on large inventories for the holiday season, which could mean some good bargains for shoppers.
Renée JeanNovember 25, 2022
Dave Walsh: It’s A Time For Family, Which Is What The Pokes Are
Dave Walsh writes: Your team becomes your family. Your teammates are your brothers and sisters. Coaches are often looked upon as father or mother-figures, or even older brothers or sisters.
Dave WalshNovember 25, 2022
Momentum Gathers On Capitol Hill To Scrutinize Albertsons-Kroger Mega Merger
A congressional subcommittee plans to hold hearings next week to investigate the super-sized merger of two grocery store chains that also has been criticized by Wyoming grocery workers.
Renée JeanNovember 25, 2022
Hunters Keep Shooting Each Other In Nebraska; Wyoming Hunters Say That Can Be Avoided
In the span of three days this month, three hunters in Nebraska were shot by other hunters in their own shooting parties. Wyoming hunters say there are ways to avoid shooting other people while hunting.
Mark HeinzNovember 24, 2022