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Pennie Hunt: Be Careful Where You Hide Your Crumbs
Pennie Hunt writes: In life, we layer our feelings. If someone says something unkind to us, it may hurt our feelings, but we can brush off the little crumbs."
Pennie HuntNovember 11, 2022
Dave Walsh: For Wyoming Football, Nothing’s More Special Than A Border War Win
Dave Walsh writes: The Border War game is special for all Cowboy football players, dating back more than a century. Saturdays game will be the 114th Border War, and the teams will play for the 77th year in a row.
Dave WalshNovember 11, 2022
Gordon’s Chief Of Staff Retires, State Sen. Drew Perkins To Take Job
Gov. Mark Gordon is replacing retiring Chief of Staff Buck McVeigh with Drew Perkins, a longtime state senator, from Casper.
Leo WolfsonNovember 11, 2022
Wyoming Veteran, Former Fire Chief Wins On ‘Wheel of Fortune’
After appearing on Wheel of Fortune this week, Casper's Gary Wood said things that looked easy in his living room were not as easy in the studio.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
Dimwitted Gillette Bank Robber Steals $2,000 Then Stops To Buy Gas In Getaway Car, Then Arrested
A bank robber was successful in stealing $2,000 from a bank in Gillette. But his getaway was hampered when he stopped to buy gas immediately after the theft. Shortly thereafter, he was arrested.
Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2022
Bill Would Give Wyoming Game Wardens OK To Issue Hunting Trespass Tickets
A bill to streamline the process for Wyoming game wardens to cite people for trespassing had wide support during a legislative committee meeting this week.
Mark HeinzNovember 11, 2022
Working For 5 Presidents, Wyoming’s Connie Gerrard Had Front-Row Seat Through History
As a young woman in the 1960s, Connie Gerrard left the safety of her hometown of Evanston to make a career in the White House working for five presidents from Johnson through Reagan.
Wendy CorrNovember 10, 2022
Wyoming’s First Wind Turbines Were Novelties, Then Sold For Scrap
On Sept. 4, 1982, about 500 residents, including Sen. Malcolm Wallop and Gov Ed Herschler, gathered in Medicine Bow as state officials dedicated Wyoming's first wind power turbines at an event dubbed Wind Turbine Day.
November 10, 2022
What A Way To Go: ‘Krapp Strapp’ No. 1 Way For Wyo Outdoorsmen To Do No. 2, Inventor Says
Karl Brauneis, a retired forester from Lander, told Cowboy State Daily that he thought the Krapp Strapps design was ingenious but would probably continue to just search for "a good log."
Mark HeinzNovember 10, 2022
While Wyoming’s Red Sea Became Redder, Its Blue Island (Teton County) Got Bluer
Wyomings elections on Tuesday followed a decades-long national trend of political polarization: already conservative areas got more red and Teton County became even more blue.
Leo WolfsonNovember 10, 2022
Plastics Industry Expert Refutes Greenpeace Recycling Report As Garbage
A report on recycling plastics by Greenpeace concludes that its a myth and plastics should be eliminated. An industry expert says thats lazy thinking.
November 10, 2022
Voters Oust Wyoming School Board Members In Wake Of Debate Over Sexually Graphic Books
Two of the newly-elected members of the Natrona County School Board said they specifically ran to remove the Casper high schools of the books Trans Bodies, Trans Selves and Gender Queer."
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2022
Fed Judge Strikes Down Vax & Mask Mandates For Preschoolers & Workers, Calls It “Tyranny”
A U.S. District Court judge has struck down a vaccine mandate for federally-employed preschool workers, and a masking requirement for the preschoolers, in 24 states, including Wyoming. The judge called the mandate "the very definition of tyranny."
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2022
By The Numbers, Wyoming Voters Show Less Interest In General Election
With many Republican races decided in the August primary, this years mid-term general election drew less interest from Cowboy State voters.
Leo WolfsonNovember 10, 2022
Yellowstone Park’s Mammoth Hotel To Remain Closed For Winter
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone National Park wont open this winter after all. Park officials say winter weather and supply chain issues have delayed the completion date.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022
Officials Say EPA Regs Raise Costs At Wyoming Gas Pumps
Every time drivers fill up at the pump in Wyoming, they could pay as much 20 cents per gallon for something called the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the EPA wont allow exemptions that would reduce that cost.
November 09, 2022
Hunting With Birds Of Prey An Art And Skill, Say Wyoming Falconers
Falconry, one of the most ancient forms of hunting small game and game birds, is still practiced in Wyoming. But dont expect the birds of prey to be pets or behave like dogs...
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
Wyoming’s First Black Elected Sheriff Pledges Transparency, Focus On Mental Health Response
Newly elected Sheriff Aaron Applehans from Albany County said he was committed to transparency and direct contact with the public.
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
Rod Miller: Harvest Time in the Field of Yard Signs
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Until the party of Herschler, Sullivan and Freudenthal can once again appeal to the center in Wyoming, then the hyphen D behind a candidate's name will remain the kiss of death."
Rod MillerNovember 09, 2022
Why Turbines Don’t Get Blown Down In Wyoming’s Insane Winds
Theres a good reason winds that make it dangerous to travel across Wyoming dont break and batter turbines its science.
November 09, 2022
“Amendment A” Passes In Wyoming, Gives Local Govt’s Freedom To Invest Tax Money In Stocks
The Wyoming Association of Municipalities says the passage of Amendment A gives cities and counties more freedom to invest and realize greater returns with public money.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
Cheyenne Barber Opens Home, Heart To Thousands Of Military On Thanksgiving
What began as helping one distraught airman at Thanksgiving years ago, has evolved into an annual effort that feeds thousands. Despite challenges this year with a nationwide turkey shortage, Glen Chavez says failure isnt an option.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022
Public Safety Shortage: WYDOT Down 71 Snowplow Drivers, 50 Highway Patrol Troopers
In the face of an extreme shortage of personnel, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is having to triage highway safety, making difficult decisions that will leave some roads unplowed after snow events and some fender-benders without an attending officer.
Wendy CorrNovember 09, 2022
Republicans Gain Four Seats, Dems Lose Two In Wyoming Legislature
Republicans had a successful outing in Tuesdays election, adding even more seats to their super-majority in the Wyoming Legislature. Democrats, on the other hand, dropped from nine state lawmakers to seven.
Greg JohnsonNovember 09, 2022