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Second Monkeypox Case in Wyoming, Health Dept Says Condoms Might Not Be Enough
As the state health department announced Wyomings second monkeypox case on Monday, it warned that condoms may not be enough to stop the spread.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2022
Cody Stampede Rodeo Board Member Resigns Over Animal Cruelty; Board, PRCA Reject Charges
A Cody Stampede Board member told Cowboy State Daily that he resigned from the Cody Stampede because of the way a 2,000-pound elderly Brahma bull was being treated at the Cody Nite Rodeo.
Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2022
‘Deadman’s Curve’ Takes Another Victim In Fiery Crash; WYDOT Launches Safety Campaign
Last week, a fiery crash claimed the life of a semi truck driver who failed to navigate "Deadman's Curve" on Highway 16 near Buffalo, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 29, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, August 28, 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 Gillette at $3.13 per gallon.
August 29, 2022
Cowboys Fall to Illinois on the Road in Season Opener, 38-6
The Wyoming Cowboys fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the season opener on Saturday by a score of 38-6 in Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
Jimmy OrrAugust 28, 2022
Wyoming Scientists Worried About Declining Bee Population
Because of a significant decline in the bumblebee population in Wyoming and the entire country, there are many species of bumblebees that are under consideration to be listed as endangered, including four in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 28, 2022
Dennis Sun: Do We Want China To Continue To Buy Farmland Next To Our Military Bases?
Dennis Sun writes: "I can understand sellers wanting these countries to buy their lands they pay top dollar. But at some point, we have to stop this nonsense. It's a food security issue."
Dennis SunAugust 28, 2022
Rod Miller: There Must Be Fifty Ways To Leave
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "All the State of Wyoming needs from any political party is a slate of candidates for the general election. The states involvement with partisan organizations should begin and end there."
Rod MillerAugust 28, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Kick Off 2022 Season With First-Ever Meeting vs. Illinois
The Wyoming Cowboys and Illinois Fighting Illini play on Saturday, Aug. 27 in Champaign, Ill. Kick time is set for 2 p.m., Mountain Time from Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
August 27, 2022
State Elections Director Looking For New Job Following Chuck Gray Primary Win
State Elections Director Kai Schon is looking for a new job. Schon's announcement comes one week after the policy director for the Secretary of State's office said she was resigning because of Chuck Gray's primary win.
Leo WolfsonAugust 27, 2022
Wyoming Public Land Users Watch “Corner Crossing” Case With Interest
Two Wyomingites who frequently tread public lands a hunter and a scientific researcher said theyre taking a wait-and-see approach to the outcome of a pending lawsuit regarding a corner-crossing trespassing case.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2022
California Gov Bans Gasoline Cars – Wyoming Would ‘Revolt’ If Attempted Here, Dealers Say
California plans to ban all new gas-powered vehicles from the state by 2035. Wyoming car dealers told Cowboy State Daily if that was attempted here, there would be a revolt.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2022
Wyoming Combat Veterans Offer to Dart Wild Mustangs with Birth Control
Having veterans shoot mustang mares with birth control darts could help solve the conundrum of wild horse management in the West, including Wyoming, a veterans advocate said.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2022
Teton County’s Affordable Housing Crisis Is Case Study For State
Local and state government and non-profit entities are scrambling to provide affordable housing in the most expensive zip code in the country, Teton County, Wyoming.
Jen KocherAugust 26, 2022
Dave Walsh: University Of Wyoming Cowboy Football Is Here
Dave Walsh writes: "The Cowboys are one of just 22 FBS teams that will get their seasons, and the college football season, underway this weekend."
Dave WalshAugust 26, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, August 25, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose at $5.08 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.15 per gallon.
August 26, 2022
Nathan Winters Says No To Secretary Of State Race; Urges GOP To Support Chuck Gray
Despite lots of pressure by prominent Republicans in the state, former legislator Nathan Winters says he has no interest in running as an Independent against Chuck Gray in the Secretary of State race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 26, 2022
Mike Pence Speaks In Cheyenne; Big On Trump Record But No Praise of Trump
Speaking in Cheyenne on Thursday, Mike Pence spoke positively about the accomplishments of the Trump Administration, Pence never directly complimented the former president. .
Leo WolfsonAugust 26, 2022
Mudslide Strands Tourists Outside Yellowstone; Florida Man Totals Car Trying To Drive Thru It
A mudslide near the east gate of Yellowstone stranded travelers for hours on Wednesday night. A Florida man was impatient and tried to drive through it but ended up totaling his car.
Mark HeinzAugust 25, 2022
Ducks, Not So Much, But Wyoming Goose Hunts Could Be Great
Time might start to drag in duck blinds this fall across the Cowboy State, but out in the fields among big spreads of honker decoys, things could get lively.
Mark HeinzAugust 25, 2022
Lander Police Catch Fugitive Sexual Predator But Not Without A Knife Fight
Lander police arrested a fugitive sexual predator from Wisconsin on Tuesday night but not before the fugitive attempted to attack the officers with a large knife.
Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2022
Clair McFarland: Heartbreak — The Velociraptors Have Gone Back To School
Clair McFarland writes, "A part of me dies each year when my sons go back to school but dont worry that same part rises again as a ghoul when they come home for summer vacation."
Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2022
Wyoming Legislature Considering Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Elections
On Thursday morning, a Wyoming legislative committee approved drafting separating bills that would establish open primary elections and a pilot program for ranked choice voting elections in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonAugust 25, 2022
Two Months Later, Campgrounds Near Cody Finally Opened After June Flood
Its taken two months, but campgrounds east of Yellowstone National Park have finally fully reopened after sustaining heavy damage during the historic flood event of June 13.
Wendy CorrAugust 25, 2022