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Federal Building In Cheyenne Named After First Woman To Vote In Wyoming And In America
A federal building in Cheyenne was named for Louisa Swain on Thursday. She was not only the first woman in Wyoming to cast a vote in 1870, but also the first woman in America.
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
Dave Walsh: When Barry Sanders And The Oklahoma State Cowboys Came To Laramie
Dave Walsh writes: It was during a 1987 pre-game discussion when the Oklahoma State SID told of a young back-up running back who, as he said, was even better than Thurman Thomas. Barry Sanders would win the Heisman the next season.
Dave WalshOctober 28, 2022
Report: Wyoming Most Tax-Friendly For Business
According to the Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy non-profit, Wyoming is going into 2023 as having the best tax climate in the nation for doing business.
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2022
Kill A Grizzly In Wyoming Illegally And Get Huge Fines, Jail Time
Prepare for state and feds to investigate if you kill a grizzly. And if your kill wasn't in self-defense, you could pay up to $50,000, spend a year behind bars.
Mark HeinzOctober 27, 2022
Will Deregulation California-Proof Wyoming Electricity Providers?
As Wyoming lawmakers consider islands of deregulation for power customers, an energy advisor said Thursday that deregulation was a common thread for states with the highest-priced electricity.
October 27, 2022
After ‘Sexualization’ Controversy, Gillette Public Library Cuts Ties With American Library Association
Noting the presence of sexually graphic books in the children's and teens' sections of the public library, the Campbell County Library board voted to cut ties with the American Library Association. One of the contested books shows a cartoon character who is 8 1/2 years old, masturbating in a bathtub.
Clair McFarlandOctober 27, 2022
Wyoming Hunter Has 5-Minute Stand-Off With Black Bear: “If He Pounces, I’m Done”
A Wyoming hunter had to endure an extended stare-down with a huge, irritated black bear while making sure he was legally clear to shoot the bruin to fill his tag.
Mark HeinzOctober 27, 2022
Arch’s Wyoming Coal Mines Has Great 3rd Quarter But Still Has Plans To Shut Everything Down
Arch Resources posted its third quarter results for fiscal year 2022 on Thursday, which shows its operations in the Powder River Basin did well, but company executives say the long-term outlook is bleak.
October 27, 2022
Penny Hunt: Do Your Emotions Become Who You Are?
Penny Hunt writes: "Are you sad? Many people are. As I write this, I see a gloomy, cloudy, windy day out my office window. The trees are releasing the last of their beautiful fall leaves and the cold of winter is ready to blow in."
Pennie HuntOctober 27, 2022
CREG Report: Wyoming’s Coal, Oil and Gas Revenues Come In Much More Than Expected
Wyomings Consensus Revenue Estimating Group report for October shows state revenues exceeded Januarys predictions by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
No Telltale Signs Yet Of Recession In Wyoming
Inflation has helped boost sales tax revenues and there are more people working, but Wyoming also reported a 4.8% drop in its GDP for the last quarter, the largest in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2022
US Rep. Liz Cheney Endorses Michigan Democrat
UPDATED: U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday morning has endorsed incumbent U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, who is running against a Republican who has questioned the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
State Rep. Says House Freedom Caucus Plans Wyoming Political Takeover
Outgoing State Rep. Bill Fortner said Wyoming's House Freedom Caucus is planning a takeover of Wyoming politics and the effort is being headed by Rep. John Bear who he calls "nothing but a two-faced liar."
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
George Wienbarg: I Went Undercover For The Cheyenne Police Dept When I Was 17
Guest columnist George Wienbarg writes: "It was around the time of free loveand free hemp in 1968 that I was hired by the Cheyenne Police Department to be a freelance undercover narcotics agent."
George WienbargOctober 27, 2022
Remains Identified As Wyoming Hunter Who Went Missing In 2019 Snowstorm
The Carbon County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday afternoon that human remains found Oct. 16 are those of Mark A. Strittmater, 44. He went missing in a snowstorm Oct. 19, 2019, while elk hunting.
Mark HeinzOctober 26, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Trying Yet Again To Provide Incentives For Film Industry
Wyoming legislators are trying again to provide incentives up to $10 million for film companies to make Wyoming-centric movies and TV shows in the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022
Texas Company Asks EPA To Allow Disposal Of Fracking Wastewater Into Aquifer Near Pavillion
A Texas-based oil and gas company is seeking EPA approval to inject wastewater from fracking oil and gas wells into a deep aquifer near the town of Pavillion, arguing the aquifer is too deep to be used as a drinking water source.
October 26, 2022
Despite Shooting Himself, Wyoming Hunter Says Handgun Saved Him From Grizzly
Evanston hunter Lee Francis told Cowboy State Daily that despite shooting himself, his 10 mm Glock saved his life. "The grizzly was a foot away from the muzzle and it was just bam, bam, bam, bam, bam!"
Mark HeinzOctober 26, 2022
Lawmakers Approve Draft Legislation To Tighten Regs On Wyoming Gaming Industry
The Wyoming Legislatures Appropriations Committee passed draft legislation Wednesday that tightens licensure requirements for gaming companies in the Cowboy State as the industry continues to grow.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2022
12-Foot Giant Skeleton Creator Says He Enjoys Creativity Of Owners
The creator of the enormously popular 12-foot giant skeleton aka Skelly told Cowboy State Daily he knew the huge novelty would be popular. Many owners leave "Skelly" up all year because it's so huge.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022
Teton County School District To Return $200,000 Federal Grant For EV Bus They Can’t Use
Although the Teton County School District received a $200,000 grant from the EPA to purchase an electric school bus, they have to return the money because there's nowhere to store it.
October 26, 2022
Wyoming Man Who Impregnated Business Partner’s Teen Daughter Loses Court Appeal
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the argument that the judge wouldnt hear testimony that the girl had slept with a grown man before, the parents condoned the pairs sexual relationship and the parents extorted money from the man after learning of the relationship.
Clair McFarlandOctober 26, 2022
With Rail Strike Looming, Wyoming Has The Coal To Ship But Can’t Get Enough Trains
The demand for coal has risen and Wyoming coal producers can significantly increase production but they can't get the trains to carry it. "The market is there if Wyoming could just get it out on trains," the governor's office said.
October 26, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Discuss How To Fund $50 Million Outdoor Recreation Account
From ARPA money to prioritizing sales tax revenue, the Wyoming Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee debates bill and how to make it palatable for lawmakers in the next legislative session.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022