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Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, July 29, 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 $3.50 per gallon.
July 31, 2022
Rod Miller: Eating Green Chili With Proust At Rose’s Lariat
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Sad news from County Six as Roses Lariat has closed, because an auto parts store wants their space for parking. For the uninitiated, Roses Lariat in Rawlins has served the best Mexican food north of the Nueces River for fifty years or so."
Rod MillerJuly 31, 2022
Man Dies Saturday Morning After Two Shootouts With Wyoming Highway Patrol
A man with an active warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Saturday morning following two shootouts in Crook County, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Aaron Turpen: Traditional Car Dealership Is Dead; Consumers Now Have Advantage
Cowboy State Daily automotive writer Aaron Turpen explains why the traditional car dealership is dead and why consumers now have the advantage.
Aaron TurpenJuly 30, 2022
Gordon Appoints Sec Of State Ed Buchanan To Be Judge; Won’t Leave Before Primary
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday appointed Sec of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Judge. However, Buchanan won't take the bench before the primary election.
Jimmy OrrJuly 30, 2022
Nurses Honored As Hometown Heroes At Cheyenne Frontier Days For Saving Life
Two medical professionals from Cheyenne, who saved a Walmart employee's life last November, were given a standing ovation as hometown heroes on Thursday in front of a packed crowd at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
July 30, 2022
Hageman Says Cheney A “Globalist” For Vote To Subsidize American-Made Semiconductor Chips
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman called Rep. Liz Cheney a "globalist" for her vote to subsidize American-made semiconductor chips.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Feds Paid Wyoming Farmers $3.4 Million Not To Farm Last Year
The federal government paid Wyoming farmers and ranchers about $3.4 million not to farm certain plots of land last year, through its Conservation Reserve Program
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
It May Seem Impossible But There’s Even More Road Construction On Wyoming Highways Now
If you are traveling across Wyoming in the next few months, it's not going to be easy. Road construction is everywhere.
July 29, 2022
Historic Yellowstone Flood Hasn’t Affected Geyser Activity Yet, But The Season Isn’t Over
Although the historic flood in June hasn't affected the geysers in Yellowstone National Park, it still could. Years with higher precipitation usually lead to more geyser eruptions. Plus, Steamboat -- the world's biggest geyser -- has awakened.
Wendy CorrJuly 29, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Won’t Say If They Will Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill
If U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are in favor of a bill that would codify same-sex marriage in America, they aren't telling anyone.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Future Of Electric Vehicles In Wyoming Will Be Driven By Tourism, Experts Say
Automotive insiders say car chargers are key to tourism because where the car chargers are, the tourists go. They also say the more car chargers there are in Wyoming will mean more residents who will buy electric cars.
July 29, 2022
Dogs That Killed Reservation Woman Euthanized; No Criminal Charges For Owner
Both of the dogs responsible for killing a woman on the Wind River Indian Reservation have been euthanized. The owner of the dogs was not charged.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Rammell Continuously Slams, Berates Gordon & Bien During Contentious Gubernatorial Debate
If there was a bull in a china shop on Thursday night at the Wyoming gubernatorial debate in Riverton, his name was Rex Rammell.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Liz Cheney Is A Staunch Conservative; Check Her Voting Record
Dear editor: The sole issue is selecting the most qualified candidate and that candidate is Liz Cheney who will continue to fight for the people of Wyoming.
July 29, 2022
Letter To The Editor: As Former Sec. Of State, I Urge Citizens To Vote For Tara Nethercott
Dear Editor: Having served the state of Wyoming for Secretary of State for 8 years, I feel confident that Tara Nethercott is the right candidate for this important office.
July 29, 2022
Candidate Profile: Incumbent Albert Sommers Faces Two Challenges In House District 20
There are three Republican candidates running in the Aug. 16 primary from HD 20, incumbent State Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, Bill Winney of Bondurant and Michael Schmid of La Barge.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Emergency Coordinator Issues Guidance On What To Do If Boysen Dam Breaks
The Hot Springs emergency management coordinator on Thursday warned citizens that if Boysen Dam failed (which he called unlikely), the town of Thermopolis would be under 70 feet of water in 90 minutes.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Clair McFarland: Shrimp Tacos And The Blood Of Our Enemies
Clair McFarland writes: "The Husband got our two oldest sons to play one of those card-and-token table games with four-hour, ghoul-infested medieval plot lines."
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Yes, Those 15,000 Crossover Voters Could Determine This Year’s Races
Bill Sniffin writes: Nobody in Wyoming has ever seen a campaign like this one where millions of dollars are being spent by the Cheney campaign to convince Democrats and Independents to vote for her.
Bill SniffinJuly 28, 2022
Dave Walsh: My Favorite University Of Wyoming Basketball Games
Columnist Dave Walsh is always asked his favorite UW basketball game was. In this column, he counts down his "Elite 8."
Dave WalshJuly 28, 2022
Sugarloaf Fire In Albany County Grows To 500 Acres
The Sugarloaf Fire that started in Medicine Bow National Forest in northern Albany County this week has grown another 100 acres, fire command officials announced on Thursday.
July 28, 2022
Rawlins Church Celebrates 140th Year This Week; One Of The Oldest Churches In Wyoming
On Monday, the France Memorial United Methodist Church in Rawlins was commemorated for its 140th year. It's one of the oldest churches in the state of Wyoming.
July 28, 2022
Homelessness On The Rise In Wyoming
The homeless population in Wyoming appears to be on the rise, according to at least two homeless advocates in the state.
July 28, 2022