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Wyoming Author C.J. Box Rides Wave Of Success
Wyoming author C.J. Box has written 31 novels since he started writing them 23 years ago. His latest "Treasure State" is another best-seller. Plus, he's got his two TV shows as well.
Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Move Forward With Ranked Choice Voting
The Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee has approved a draft bill allowing municipalities to try out ranked choice elections for nonpartisan races through a pilot test program.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2022
Wyoming Residents Should Expect Much Higher Heating Costs This Winter: “This Year Will Be Brutal”
For those who heat with natural gas, this year will be brutal, according to the latest Winter Fuels Outlook report.
October 18, 2022
Wyoming Appliance Seller Says Biden Has Declared War On Dishwashers
Twelve states are suing the Biden administration for new regulations which they claim significantly hamper the effectiveness of dishwashers.
October 18, 2022
Wyoming Life: Trap And Skeet Shooting With Cheyenne East High Clay Target Shooting Team
The Cheyenne East High School clay shooting team is one of several student clay shooting teams that have formed in communities around Wyoming since the sport was first established here in 2019.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022
Conservatives Declare War On “Sexualizing Children” At Rally In Cody
Spearheaded by Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, a group of conservative activists vowed to fight sexually-graphic materials in school libraries, both at the Capitol and their home communities.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2022
PayPal Backtracks On Misinformation Policy; Wyoming Treasurer & Auditor Say They Don’t Use It Anyway
As PayPal backtracks on its policy that it would pull $2,500 from users' accounts for spreading 'misinformation,' Wyomings Treasurer and Auditor say they dont use the service anyway.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2022
Jackson Man Tries To Herd Moose With E-Bike At Kids Soccer Game, Does Not Get Stomped Into Oblivion
A Jackson man did not get obliterated when he attempted to herd a giant bull moose which joined a childrens soccer game on Saturday.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022
Internet Company Entering Wyoming Market Says 1GB Is Minimum Speed, 10GB For Business
With Wyoming lagging near last in the U.S. in available internet speeds and service, Bluepeaks aggressive plan is building out high-speed fiber-to-home networks around Wyoming and other Western and Midwestern states.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Wallop’s Use Of Port-A-Potty Ad Helped Make Biggest Wyoming Political Upset Ever
Bill Sniffin writes: "As a young editor-publisher in Lander back in 1976, I recall chatting with Gale McGee just before Election Day. McGee told me he was wrong about Vietnam."
Bill SniffinOctober 18, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Godsmack, Goatsmack
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "This week as my column is published on our 37th anniversary, Jim and I plan to be drinking German beers and jamming to an American rock band (Godsmack) in a foreign country before heading out to spend time with someone elses livestock.
Cat UrbigkitOctober 18, 2022
‘Dirtbags’ Strike Again: Huge Elk Rack Stolen From Backyard In Lander
Somebody stole a trophy-sized bull elk skull and antlers from a backyard in Lander, mirroring the actions of thieves another hunter called dirtbags after his trophy mule deer rack was stolen in the Wyoming backcountry.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022
Another Wyoming County GOP Snubs Primary Winner In Favor Of Write-In
Sen. Ogden Driskill, one of the most senior members of the Legislature, called foul on the Crook County GOP and its chairman, who's actively working on campaign of write-in opponent.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2022
Federal-State Partnership Will Reward Wyoming Landowners for Conservation
An agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state of Wyoming was finalized Monday with the signing of a document that will ensure money for conservation programs accessible by agricultural producers and landowners.
Wendy CorrOctober 18, 2022
Now Google Is Flagging Recipe Ingredients For “Climate Impacts,” Ag Industry Says It’s A Sham
Google will soon implement a feature that will let you know how "environmentally friendly" your choice of dinner is.
October 18, 2022
Riverton Lands High-End National Pet Grooming Supplier Company
The California-based company that makes high-end pet-grooming supplies is choosing Riverton because of its location and the ability to save on trucking and shipping costs.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2022
Dave Simpson: Scary Talk In The ‘Nuclear Sponge’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Call me paranoid, but when the president who can't figure out which side of the stage to exit from, and who shakes hands with people who aren't there when that guy talks about being on the brink of nuclear Armageddon, I get nervous."
Dave SimpsonOctober 17, 2022
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly Reflects On Tough Year For Yellowstone
This week marks four years since Cam Sholly took over as superintendent of Yellowstone National Park and four months since a devastating, historic flood cut down on tourism numbers by more than a million visitors.
Wendy CorrOctober 17, 2022
Off-Grid: Wyoming Doctor Powers Home, Charges Tesla With Wind and Solar
In response to a Cowboy State Daily story last week, Cheyenne's Dr. Jason Bloomberg said the Nissan Leaf isn't a good example of what electric vehicles can do. He said his Teslas have a far greater range and take a shorter time to charge. (He lives off-the-grid too).
October 17, 2022
University of Wyoming Sorority Accepts First Transgender Member
Artemis Langford of Lander said being the University of Wyoming's first Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority transgender member feels like trailblazing.
Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2022
Wyoming Hero: College Wrestler Jumps On Grizzly To Save Friend
I could hear when his teeth would hit my skull, Kendall Cummings told Cowboy State Daily on Monday. Kendall tried to physically pull a grizzly off his teammate Brady Lowry on Saturday and paid dearly for it. Lowry says his friend saved his life.
Leo WolfsonOctober 17, 2022
Drunken Colorado Men Severely Beat Wyoming Elk Hunters In Unprovoked Attack, Father Says
A Wyoming man says his son is hospitalized with a broken jaw and other severe injuries after he and his elk hunting companion were severely beaten by drunken men with Colorado license plates on their truck.
Mark HeinzOctober 17, 2022
Q&A: Cheyenne Bucks State Trend With Record Tourism
Visit Cheyenne President Domenic Bravo sat down for a Q&A with Cowboy State Daily to discuss Cheyenne's new record for tourism despite a sluggish turnout for Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Renée JeanOctober 17, 2022
Reservation House District Candidates Spar Over Fed Control Of Tribal Land, Abortion, Education
Incumbent Democratic House Rep. Andi LeBeau debated Republican challenger Sarah Penn on issues unique to the Wind River Indian Reservation, such as the federal governments control of the land, littered garbage heaps and a two-year mask mandate.
Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2022