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Cowboy State Daily In 2022: A Year Of Ups And Downs
Like anything in life, it was a roller coaster for Cowboy State Daily in 2022. Tremendous highs and a tremendous low. Our readership exploded, we became the largest newsroom in the state, and our newsletter topped 40,000 subscribers.
Jimmy OrrDecember 31, 2022
Rod Miller: Ghosts Of Wyoming Governors Past
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Herschler hired me right off the ranch to work in his office in 1984. He interviewed me in the Cloud 9 Bar just a whisker before Happy Hour. There was likely a glass of Cabin Still & water in front of him..."
Rod MillerDecember 31, 2022
More Than A Week After Travel Fiasco, Southwest Comes Through For Cheyenne Family
Despite the thousands of customers that had their holidays ruined because of Southwest Airlines, a Cheyenne family made it to their destination. Most passengers on that flight, however, gave up as it was less than half full.
Renée JeanDecember 31, 2022
Energy Dept Gives More Taxpayer Money To Chinese Companies; Barrasso Demands Answers
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is again calling for scrutiny of a company with strong ties to China receiving taxpayer money from the Biden administrations Department of Energy as part of its green energy push.
December 31, 2022
‘Hasn’t Set In Yet,’ Says Widow Of Wyoming EMT Killed Last Week While On Duty
Closure wont be easy for Ashley Harris, whose EMT husband Tyeler Harris was killed when a semitrailer plowed into his ambulance while responding to a crash on Interstate 80 on Dec. 21.
Greg JohnsonDecember 31, 2022
Wyoming Police Officer Restores 1957 Chevy Bel Air As Police Cruiser
For many classic car buffs, a restored 1957 Chevy Bel Air would be the jewel of their collection. Thermopolis Police Officer Dood Jaussaud not only found one, he restored it to its original glory while also equipping it to function as a police cruiser.
Wendy CorrDecember 31, 2022
Wyoming Falls 30-27 in Overtime to Ohio in Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl
In one of the most exciting finishes of the college bowl season, the Wyoming Cowboys took a 24-21 lead with 2:08 remaining in regulation, but the Ohio Bobcats came back to send the game to overtime with a 56-yard field goal with only four seconds remaining.
Tim HarkinsDecember 31, 2022
Five Men Who Poached In Wyoming Now Banned From Hunting Nearly Everywhere Else In U.S.
For the fifth time in the past few months, Wyoming has invoked a severe 48-state hunting ban, which strips poachers of their rights to hunt or fish in all but two states.
Mark HeinzDecember 31, 2022
Drunk Campbell County Man Threatens, Points Loaded Gun At Deputy
A drunk 65-year-old man who pointed a loaded gun and threatened to shoot a Campbell County deputy Thursday is lucky he wasnt shot himself.
Greg JohnsonDecember 31, 2022
U.S. Coal Groups Say Blackouts In Europe & Energy Shortfalls In U.S. Prove Need For Coal
U.S. coal groups are banding together to push back against further shutdowns of coal-fired power plants. They say the blackouts in Europe and severe energy problems in some parts of the U.S. prove that coal is essential.
December 30, 2022
Realtor Claims ‘Corner-Crossers’ Devalued Private Property By Millions In Court Filing
A Wyoming realtor claims allowing the public to access public land by crossing over private land devalued the private property near Elk Mountain by millions of dollars. He said the value is decreased by 30% if corner-crossing is allowed.
Mark HeinzDecember 30, 2022
Buford, Wyoming, Population Zero Is About To See A Major Expansion (And Maybe A Resident)
The town of Buford, Wyoming the highest community on Interstate 80 at 8,000 feet is known for having the lowest price gasoline in the state. Soon it will have lanes for semi-trucks with diesel fuel too.
December 30, 2022
Cheyenne Residents Rally Around Man Who Is Now Homeless After Father Killed In House Fire
Cheyenne residents are rallying behind a man who are now homeless after a fire destroyed their house. His 84-year-old father was killed in the blaze after trying to unfreeze some pipes with a space heater.
Renée JeanDecember 30, 2022
Doomsday Theorist Says World Will Blow Up Soon; Will Speak In Cheyenne In January If Earth Still Exists
Although he has very little, if any, support in the scientific community, a doomsday theorist from Colorado says the Earth will be devastated by a massive thermonuclear explosion very soon. He is scheduled to speak in Cheyenne on January 7 if the world hasn't exploded by then.
Leo WolfsonDecember 30, 2022
Former President Donald Trump To Appear On Sheridan Radio Show
Former President Donald Trump will appear on Sheridan talk radio host Jeff Wallack's program in early January. Wallack said he will ask Trump about election integrity and other issues.
Leo WolfsonDecember 30, 2022
Semi-Truck Kills 13 Bison Near Yellowstone, State Vet Says Deadliest Collision He’s Seen
A semi-truck crashed into a herd of bison on Wednesday evening killing 13 of them. Montana's state veterinarian told Cowboy State Daily it's the deadliest crash of its type he's aware of.
Clair McFarlandDecember 30, 2022
Clair McFarland: The Best Gifts Make All Hell Break Loose
Clair McFarland writes: Money was tight in my early childhood years in rural Wyoming. My dad lost his truck-driving job the moment he finished building all the bookshelves for my preschool classroom.
Clair McFarlandDecember 30, 2022
Bill Would Allow Wyoming Communities To Establish Airport Taxing Districts
A bill drafted for the upcoming Wyoming legislative session would allow communities to create airport districts, which could then tax citizens to support themselves.
Leo WolfsonDecember 30, 2022
After Feds Provide $24 Million For EV Charging Stations In Wyo, They’ll Only Support Them For 5 Years
Unfunded mandate? After Wyoming receives $24 million from the federal government for EV charging stations, they'll only support them for 5 years. Then Wyoming is on its own and projections show they won't be profitable for at least 20 years.
December 30, 2022
Wyomingites Favorite Swear Word is “Sh*t,” According to National Study
Wyoming has a higher-than-average rating for the use of profanity and use the word "sh*t" the most, according to a national study. Montana and Colorado favor the f-bomb while Utahans, when they're really angry say "hell" the most.
Mark HeinzDecember 30, 2022
Wyoming Drivers Can Bypass Closed Road Gates, But Only With Special Authorization Code
Don't agree with the "road closed" sign on a Wyoming roadway? You can blast past it legally if you have a W-TAP authorization code. It allows motorists to drive on closed roads as long as their justification has been approved.
Renée JeanDecember 29, 2022
Sheridan Legislator Says Recycling Is Waste Of Time; Most Ends Up In Landfills Or Illegally Burned
State Rep. Cy Western says he doesnt bother recycling, except for aluminum. He said "greenies" do it because they want to feel good about themselves but they don't investigate whether it's truly beneficial -- which it isn't, he said.
December 29, 2022
17-Year-Old Gillette Basketball Player Dies Unexpectedly On Monday
17-year-old Max Sorenson suffered a medical event at his home Monday and was pronounced dead at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. Authorities say it's not a suicide, homicide or anything to do with illicit drugs but "more of a medical condition."
Clair McFarlandDecember 29, 2022
3 Wyoming County Responder Groups Launch Massive Search Effort After False Alarm From Snowmobiler’s Phone
After a minor wreck set off a snowmobilers iPhone emergency alert, search and rescue squads in two counties, along with a chopper crew from a third county, were scrambled for what turned out to be a fruitless three-hour search.
Mark HeinzDecember 29, 2022