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Race Against Time: Critical Yellowstone Road Must Be Fixed Soon Or Tourism Would Take Direct Hit
If a key road, which was destroyed during the Yellowstone floods, isn't fixed by the time snow flies, the only other road to Yellowstone communities will have to be plowed. That would ruin the snowmobile industry, tourism officials say.
Wendy CorrAugust 08, 2022
Wyoming Law Enforcement Urge Caution With 400,000 Sturgis-Bound Bikers On Road
Wyoming Highway Patrol authorities are urging motorists to use extra caution this week as more than 400,000 bikers will pass through the state heading to Sturgis, South Dakota for the largest motorcycle rally in the world.
August 08, 2022
Billion Barrel Oil Reserve Discovery Confirmed In Central Wyoming
Sen. Ogden Driskill said the confirmation of a billion-barrel oil reserve in central Wyoming could be huge for the state but it will depend on how President Biden's "anti-oil administration" deals with it.
August 08, 2022
Lummis Endorses Hageman, Nethercott, and Degenfelder
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced on Sunday that she is endorsing Harriet Hageman for U.S. House, Tara Nethercott for Secretary of State, and Megan Degenfelder for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jimmy OrrAugust 08, 2022
Letter To The Editor: I’m Highly Disappointed In Dick Cheney And His Daughter Liz
Dear editor: "To say that I am highly disappointed in Dick Cheney and his daughter, Liz, is a gross understatement."
August 07, 2022
Rod Miller: A Guide to Post-Election Etiquette for Drugstore Candidates
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If you are a drugstore candidate and you lose your primary, the path has been laid out for you by everyone involved in the Big Lie, from Trump on down through the ranks. Heres what you do..."
Rod MillerAugust 07, 2022
Boston Family “Rocked By Grief” With Loss Of Son In Teton Wilderness Lightning Strike
The family of the man killed by a lightning strike in the Bridger Teton National Forest last week said they "are rocked by grief at having lost our dear Jack."
Jimmy OrrAugust 07, 2022
Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, August 5, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $5.09 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.38 per gallon.
August 07, 2022
Cynthia Lummis: Three Homegrown Wyoming Women Rise to the Top in This Year’s Election
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "It should come as no surprise that there are three exceptional women at the top of Wyoming ballots this year."
Cynthia LummisAugust 07, 2022
British Tourist Still Hospitalized After Bison Attack; Remains Partially Paralyzed
British tourist Amelia Dean remains hospitalized after being gored and flipped by a bison more than 7 weeks ago in Custer State Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 06, 2022
Trump Endorses Two More Statewide Wyoming Candidates Late Friday
Former President Donald Trump on Friday announced his support of two additional statewide candidates on Friday. Secretary of State candidate Chuck Gray and current Treasurer Curt Meier received the vote of confidence from Trump.
Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2022
Out-Of-State PAC Targets Wyoming Candidates, Even Endorsees Are Mad
A Colorado-based political action committee has been supporting Wyoming state-level candidates and smearing their opponents, without those candidates' support.
Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2022
University of Wyoming Law Student Reunited With Family’s Tribal Headdress In England
A UW law student traveled to a London museum last month to see her great-great grandfather's headdress which is in a storage facility. Chief Yellow Calf is considered one of the Northern Arapaho's most important and respected leaders. UW leaders are working to bring it back home.
August 05, 2022
Voters Alarmed After Receiving Absentee Ballot Request Forms From Cheney Campaign
Upset voters have been calling county clerk offices after absentee ballot request forms were sent to homes in every Wyoming county this week on behalf of Liz Cheney's campaign.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2022
Safety Expert Details How Not To Get Struck By Lightning In Wyoming
A National Lightning Safety Council member told Cowboy State Daily on Friday how to avoid getting struck by lightning.
August 05, 2022
“Longmire Days” Returns to Buffalo, Wyoming On August 18
Longmire Days, a festival centered on the books and television show created by local author Craig Johnson, is returning on August 18 - 21 in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 05, 2022
Wyoming Democratic Congressional Candidates Bash Cheney
The three Democrats running for U.S. House in Wyoming are clear about their thoughts when it comes to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys service: Wyoming deserves better.
Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2022
Cicadas Have Emerged in Wyoming This Year To Throw Predators Off, Entomologists Say
Although the cicadas weren't scheduled to come out this year, a University of Wyoming entomologist told Cowboy State Daily that they've emerged to keep predators from tracking their life cycles.
August 05, 2022
Wyoming Prison Guard Shot At Nebraska Grocery Store Has Been Flown To Care
A Wyoming prison staffer was reportedly shot in the belly Thursday at a Nebraska grocery store, by a man authorities think is his cousin. The victim has been flown to care, the alleged shooter has been charged with attempted murder.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2022
Bill Sniffin: The Whole World Is Watching Wyoming Politics
Bill Sniffin writes: "The Liz Cheney-Harriet Hageman race for our lone U. S. Rep. seat in the GOP primary is being covered breathlessly by media and watched nonstop by political junkies from just about everywhere."
Bill SniffinAugust 05, 2022
Liz Cheney Brings In More Than $2 Million In July; Campaign Total Over $15 Million
Liz Cheney raised more than $2 million in July bringing her total fundraising amount to $15.1 million. Challenger Harriet Hageman has raised $3.8 million.
Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Liz Cheney Is Guardian Of Democracy
Dear Editor: Liz Cheney knows that Donald Trump tried to subvert the will of the people after the 2020 election, and this cannot go unchallenged and unpunished.
August 05, 2022
Some Communities Still Isolated After Historic Flood Wiped-Out Parts Of Yellowstone
It's been nearly two months since the historic floods wiped out Yellowstone National Park and road construction crews are working 24/7 to reconnect the northern entrances.
Wendy CorrAugust 05, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Thursday, August 4, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.09 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.40 per gallon.
August 05, 2022