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Bill Outlawing Flying Drones Over Prisons Soars Through Wyoming Senate
Wyoming has had only two incidents involving delivery of contraband into prisons by drone, but the Department of Corrections says its growing across the country. A passed out of the Senate on Monday would make it illegal to fly drones over penal institutions.
January 17, 2023
ATF ‘Pistol Brace’ Ruling Could Have Sweeping Impacts For Wyoming Gun Owners
An ATF ruling that would classify firearms outfitted with pistol braces as short-barreled rifles could require up to 40 million guns to be registered, something many gun owners see as unconstitutional.
Mark HeinzJanuary 16, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Our Town Has Been Buried In Snow And Enduring Freezing Temperatures This Winter
Bill Sniffin writes: Our first decade in Lander saw the brutal winters of 1972-73 when 216 inches of snow fell, and 1978-79 when the mercury spent most of winter below zero really!
Bill SniffinJanuary 16, 2023
Well, That Was Quick: Resolution To Ban Electric Vehicles In Wyoming Dies In Committee
The resolution to ban electric vehicles in Wyoming by 2035 died a short death on Monday. Supporters said the measure was intended to make a statement against states like California and New York which are banning the sale of gasoline-powered cars.
January 16, 2023
Dave Simpson: They’re Off And Running In Cheyenne
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "If you get a chance, spend a day at the beautifully-restored Wyoming Capitol while the legislative session is underway. It's stunning. And it's never a bad idea to sit up in the gallery and get a look at how the legislative sausage is made."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 16, 2023
Wyoming Doc Defends California Law Punishing Doctors Who Advise Against Covid Vax
Physicians should not advise patients against COVID-19 vaccines nor promote Ivermectin, a retired doctor told Cowboy State Daily on Monday. Dr. Jim McEvoy said the new California law which would penalize doctors for advise against COVID vaccines is acceptable because it protects the patient.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2023
Families Of Wyoming Law Officers Who Die On Job Get Much Less Than Other States; Bill Would Change That
Senate File 18 would bring Highway Patrol troopers, as well as Game and Fish wardens and criminal investigators death benefits to a level equal to other law enforcement officers in the state.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 16, 2023
Facing ‘Clear And Present Danger’ From Anti-Coal Policies, Wyoming Lawmakers OK More Money To Sue
The Wyoming Legislature had appropriated $1.2 million for Wyoming to sue other states that have regulations that harm Wyomings coal industry. A committee Monday approved a bill allowing the governor more broad authority to spend the money.
January 16, 2023
Child Support Payments Would Increase 12% Under Proposed Legislation
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill on Monday that adjusts the states child support payment formula for the first time in nearly 10 years and would raise payments by roughly 12%.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2023
Who Pays For Court Filing Fees? Rep. Oakley Says “Pay Your Own Way”
Rep. Ember Oakley says a debate over how much people should pay for court services boils down to taking responsibility for yourself. "We believe in paying your way in Wyoming, right?"
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2023
High Schoolers Lobby Legislature Against Substance That Put 6 Classmates In Emergency Room
Six high school students from Cody have had to go to the emergency room after ingesting a psychoactive substance called Delta-8. Students from Cody lobbied the Legislature on Monday to make it restricted.
Wendy CorrJanuary 16, 2023
Opposite, Partisan Abortion Bills Vie For Attention In Wyoming Legislature
Abortion debate expected to heat up as legislators consider polar-opposite bills. One would remove the states abortion trigger ban while the other would outlaw abortion-inducing drugs in nearly all uses.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Provides Most Comprehensive Legislative Coverage In History of Wyoming
Not only is Cowboy State Daily providing the most comprehensive legislative coverage of 2023, we will surpass any efforts in Wyoming history.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 16, 2023
Couple’s Library Tour Of Wyoming Continues; Impressed With Story, Moorcroft, Newcastle
Since Cowboy State Daily featured Vern and Shireen Liebl in November, they've visited many more Wyoming libraries. The couple is new to the state and deciding where they live in Wyoming will be heavily influenced by their favorite library.
Wendy CorrJanuary 15, 2023
Rod Miller: It’s a Small World After All
Gloomy columnist Rod Miller writes: "Overcrowding breaks the equilibrium of social order, resulting in Darwinism where only the strongest survive. I think thats what is happening in the world today."
Rod MillerJanuary 15, 2023
Cheyenne March, Other Events Mark MLK Day/Equality Day In Wyoming
Wyoming was far from the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. But residents and businesses here observe the day set aside to honor the movements highest-profile leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wendy CorrJanuary 15, 2023
Study Says Climate Change Fear-Mongering Severely Impacting Children’s Mental Health
Ongoing research shows that kids mental health is severely impacted by climate change fears, and many say they are not planning to have families of their own out of a fear they have no future.
January 15, 2023
Trump Says Barrasso Is McConnell’s ‘Flunky’ And Takes More Shots At Gordon In Radio Interview
During a Sheridan radio appearance on Saturday, former President Trump called Sen. John Barrasso a "flunky" of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and said Gov. Mark Gordon was "very liberal."
Leo WolfsonJanuary 15, 2023
Citizen Rescuers Were Trapped In Cab Of Vehicle At Keyhole When Plunged Through Ice
The chief ranger for Wyoming's State Parks said when rescuers drove off the ice shelf at Keyhole Reservoir last month, they were trapped in the cab of the vehicle and drowned.
Wendy CorrJanuary 15, 2023
Teton County Residents Can Be Fined Up To $750 A Day If Their Christmas Lights Are Still Up
Teton County residents who still have their Christmas lights on are in violation of county zoning regulations and can be fined up to $750 each day.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 15, 2023
Multiple Deaths, Skyrocketing Costs, Overflows: The History Of Wyoming’s Original Boysen Dam
More than 1,000 men worked on the Boysen Dam in the early 1900s, living in tar paper shacks during the construction, which took place in winter when temperatures sometimes dipped to minus 55 degrees. Several men died while working on the project.
Wendy CorrJanuary 15, 2023
Private Wind Farms Want State To Keep Assessment Authority; Wyo Counties Say That Blows
Independent power providers told Wyoming lawmakers Friday that if the state doesnt uniformly do property tax assessments, expect less continuity and more appeals.
January 15, 2023
Jackson Residents Don’t Want Any More Tourists
The COVID-19 pandemic produced a surge that compressed about 10 years of tourism growth into a two-year time span. As a result, 80% of Jackson residents are saying enough is enough and no more tourists are needed.
Renée JeanJanuary 15, 2023
Disneyland Paris Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Wyoming Old-Town Themed “Hotel Cheyenne”
Disney Hotel Cheyenne is a wild-west themed hotel in Paris that is an immersive themed experience built around an entire Old West town complete with restaurants, shops, and jail. It recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2023