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Mountain View Football Team Honors Fallen American Soldiers On Helmets
The Mountain View High School football team proudly displays the names of fallen American soldiers on their football helmets, which head coach Brent Walk says brings a sense of pride to his athletes and the community.
Wendy CorrSeptember 15, 2022
First Wildlife Overpass Across Interstate 80 In Wyoming To Be Built Near Elk Mountain
The first wildlife overpass across Interstate 80 will be at a location near Elk Mountain. The project received an additional $10 million appropriation for the project on Tuesday.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Barrasso Rips Biden For Draining Strategic Petroleum Reserve To Lowest Level In Nearly 40 Years
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso on Wednesday said, The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is there for emergencies national emergencies, war not to cover over bad policies."
September 14, 2022
Experimental Vaccine Tests In Wyoming Elk Offer Hope In Wasting Disease Fight
The initial results of an experimental chronic wasting disease vaccine test on elk look promising, but arent a major breakthrough, researchers said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Moose Attack In Northern Colorado
An archery hunter suffered life-threatening injuries inflicted by a moose on Tuesday after the animal gored and trampled him in a remote area about 70 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Laramie at $3.09 per gallon.
September 14, 2022
“Ghost Hires” A Problem For Wyoming Employers
Wyoming businesses struggle to find employees, but sometimes, even when a job candidate accepts a position, they ghost the employer and just don't show up. That trend has been rising for over two years.
September 14, 2022
Defeated Goshen County GOP Legislator Backs Independent Over GOP Candidate That Beat Her
State Rep. Shelly Duncan is bucking traditional norms by backing an Independent candidate in the general election over the Republican who beat her in the primary.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Sweetwater School Board Defends Teachers Hiding Students’ Transgender Status From Parents
The Sweetwater County School Board on Monday defended teachers' ability to hide students' transgender status from parents where "safety" concerns exist, despite heated inquiry from the father of a transgender student.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming GOP Will Not Make Secretary Of State Picks This Weekend
The Wyoming Republican Party will not be selecting candidates for an interim Secretary of State even though it is meeting this weekend.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Gun Advocate Fears Feds Behind Credit Cards Tracking Gun Sales; ATF & FBI Won’t Comment
A Gun Owners of America spokesman on Tuesday told Cowboy State Daily he fears the federal government will use a new credit card system tracking gun sales. The ATF and FBI would not comment.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Laramie at $3.09 per gallon.
September 14, 2022
Wyoming GOP To Vote On Censuring Cale Case And Corporations Committee
The Wyoming Republican Party will consider censuring State Sen. Cale Case at their meeting this weekend. They are also asking that Case change his party affiliation.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Draft Bill Would Make Drone Delivery Of Weapons, Cell Phones, Drugs Over Prisons A Felony
A draft bill going before the Wyoming Legislature would make flying drones over prisons to deliver cell phones, drugs, and weapons a felony.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming’s Connection To “Downton Abbey”
Highclere Castle, a property familiar to fans of the popular British television series Downton Abbey, has a strong connection to one of Wyomings oldest families.
Wendy CorrSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming Farmers And Ranchers Have ‘Tougher Than Ever’ Year
Commodity prices are way up, which could have meant a boon for the states agriculture industry, were it not for increased costs slimming down margins.
September 13, 2022
Draft Bill Would Give Wyoming Game Wardens More Authority To Ticket Trespassers
The draft bill would give game wardens the authority to write trespassing tickets in cases for which they currently have to wait for a sheriffs deputy
Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2022
Rod Miller: Allow Me To Retort, Mr. McPhee
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If McPhee has evidence from the archaeological record that horses never left, he should present it. If not, he should confine himself to telling fairy tales to the kids around the campfire."
Rod MillerSeptember 13, 2022
Legal Expert: Listing Of Bat As Endangered Species Will Wreak Havoc On Private Property Rights
An endangered species expert said if the Tricolor Bat gets added to the Endangered Species List, theres nothing a property owner can legally do if the bat enters their house, barn, or other area of property.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 13, 2022
Committee Rejects Bill Adding Protections For Healthcare Workers Against Violent Crimes
The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Judiciary committee rejected moving forward a bill that would have added protections for health care workers who fall victim to violence while on the job by an 8-5 vote.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 13, 2022
Wyoming Carbon Capture Project Will Be Largest In Country, But Will Raise Energy Costs
A direct carbon capture project in Wyoming will be the largest of its kind, but experts say the economics of carbon capture will likely raise energy costs.
September 13, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Is Wrong, Horses Are Not An Invasive Species
Dear editor: Rod Miller's assessment of the biological status of horses is simply incorrect and is based on a disturbingly shallow appreciation of the relevant scientific facts.
September 13, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Dogs Are Apolitical
Cat Urbigkit writes that people attending a herding dog championship come from all walks of life, and their fondness for dogs provides an opening for discussing controversies about their wild cousins: wolves in the West.
Cat UrbigkitSeptember 13, 2022
Second Amendment Expert Says Buy Guns With Cash, Check Terms & Use Of Credit Cards
A prominent Second-Amendment expert in Wyoming advised gun enthusiasts Tuesday to buy guns in cash or check their credit card companies' terms and use agreements, following new banking categorizations for guns and ammunition.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2022