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The History of Cheyenne’s Botanic Gardens: A World Class Oasis In A High-Altitude Desert
Cheyenne's Botanic Gardens is a world-class destination on 9 acres and features a tropical plant collection, a baroque-style orangerie, a bonsai house and special sections featuring desert, Mediterranean and prehistoric landscapes, and an authentic 42-foot Navy submarine periscope.
Wendy CorrSeptember 20, 2022
Tucson Police May Charge Luke Bell’s Fentanyl Supplier With Manslaughter
An Arizona police sergeant tasked with stemming the flow of illegal fentanyl told Cowboy State Daily that if police can implicate a specific person who gave Luke Bell fentanyl, causing his death, they'll charge that person with manslaughter.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2022
Man Who Killed Girlfriend With Car To Stay In Prison, Wyoming Supreme Court Rules
Casper resident Jerald Fallon accelerated to about 40 miles per hour, in reverse, for 137 feet and rammed his girlfriend in the bottom and lower back, launching her about 76 feet, killing her.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2022
Dave Simpson: Bottom Line, Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked about President Biden's screwy decision to wipe out $10,000 to $20,000 of most student loans on our dime - she said it wasn't enough. Not nearly enough! What do you say to an entitled brat like that?"
Dave SimpsonSeptember 20, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Monday, September 19, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Laramie at $3.09 per gallon.
September 20, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Push For Permitting Reform To Significantly Speed-Up Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation which, if passed, would expedite permitting for everything from road and bridge projects to transmission lines for wind farms.
September 20, 2022
Wyoming Tourism In 2022 Plummets After Record 2021
After a record 2021 for tourism in Wyoming, the number of visitors to many areas of the state fell off a cliff with 35% fewer people visiting Yellowstone and lodging tax revenue in Teton County falling 35%.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2022
Missing Wyoming WWII Vet Gets Headstone 77 Years After Passing
Major Virgil Olds, who died in World War II in 1945, finally received a headstone at the Node Cemetery outside of Lusk, Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2022
Local Officials Promote ‘All-Of-The-Above’ Energy Approach In Video Series
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins is one of a few local officials participating in a video series by Powering Up Wyoming that highlights the benefits of renewable energy for Cowboy State communities.
September 19, 2022
E-Bikes Blur Lines Between Motorized, Nonmotorized Trail Use In Wyoming
E-bikes have potential to expand reach and scope of bicycling, but whether they should be considered motorized vehicles remains unclear.
Mark HeinzSeptember 19, 2022
Raise The Woof! Wyoming’s First Family Gets 2 New Dogs
The Governor and First Lady of Wyoming have added two new family members to the household. Charlie and Coco Chanel are nine-week old chocolate Labs and, as of press time, have not destroyed anything in the Governor's Mansion.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 19, 2022
Autopsy Report: Luke Bell Died Of Accidental Fentanyl Poisoning
Wyoming-raised country singer and songwriter Luke Bell died of an accidental fentanyl poisoning, according to a Tucson, Arizona, forensic pathologist.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2022
Remote-Controlled Weapons, Live Video Tracking Likely Not Future Of Hunting In Wyoming
Killing big-game animals from behind a computer screen or on your smart phone is something Wyoming wont ever accept, said the states top wildlife manager.
Mark HeinzSeptember 19, 2022
Cheyenne Man Wins Over $1 Million In Las Vegas Slot Machine
Cheyenne businessman Marc Thayer went on a quick trip with his friends to Las Vegas over the weekend. He came back $1.25 million richer after hitting the jackpot on a slot machine.
September 19, 2022
Cheney Introduces Bill With California Democrat To Ensure Presidential Elections Can’t Be Stolen
Rep. Liz Cheney teamed up with California Democrat Rep. Zoe Lofgren to promote legislation they say will help prevent future Jan. 6 events.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2022
Summer of 2022 Challenging for Wyoming Dude Ranches
Between staff challenges and flooding in Yellowstone, the summer of 2022 has been a struggle for some Wyoming dude and guest ranches.
September 19, 2022
Rod Miller: Good Dog Henry & The Invisible Zombies
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "My roommate and bodyguard Good Dog Henry and I have a strategic alliance whereby I keep his food dish full, and he lets me know when someone is at the door."
Rod MillerSeptember 18, 2022
Finally, The Full Video Of Josh Allen’s Dad, Joel Allen, Singing The National Anthem
Finally, the full version of Josh Allen's dad, Joel Allen, singing the National Anthem at Friday night's Wyoming Cowboys game has been found. Mr. Allen did a spectacular job.
September 18, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Sunday, September 18, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Laramie at $3.09 per gallon.
September 18, 2022
State GOP Censures Cale Case For ‘Unconscionable’ Effort To Challenge Chuck Gray
The Wyoming Republican Party on Saturday voted resoundingly to censure, or publicly rebuke, Sen. Cale Case, for his efforts to recruit a conservative, Independent candidate to challenge Rep. Chuck Gray in the Secretary of State general-election race.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2022
State GOP Votes Not To Recognize Independents; Independent Candidate Says That’s OK
The Wyoming Republican Party in Riverton on Saturday voted against supporting Independent candidates, regardless of their ideology; Independent State House candidate Jeff Martin, who was at the meeting, said he supports the resolution.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2022
Why Is Video Of Josh Allen’s Dad Singing National Anthem More Rare Than The Zapruder Film?
Former UW quarterback and current NFL star Josh Allen's dad, Joel Allen, sang the national anthem at War Memorial Stadium on Friday night. But the only video that seems to exist is a :32 second clip.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 17, 2022
Campbell County Clerk Files FEC Complaint On Gillette PAC Coal Country Conservatives
Campbell County clerk Susan Saunders said that the Coal Country Conservatives PAC is a "scheme to thwart transparency in a way that is deceptive to public and may be illegal."
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2022
Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan Delivers Resignation Letter To Governor
Although Buchanan told Cowboy State Daily he found the Republican primary race to replace him disappointing due to the rampant misinformation, he took the high road in his resignation letter to the governor.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2022