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Vandalized And Abandoned Flag Pole On Remote Wyoming Highway Gets New Life Just In Time For July 4
After vandals toppled a flag pole on a remote stretch of highway in northwestern Wyoming, Greybull community members rallied to replace the flag pole and flag just in time for July 4.
Wendy CorrJuly 01, 2022
Montana Planned Parenthood To Stop Selling Abortion Pills To Women From Wyoming
Fearing possible civil and criminal repercussions, Planned Parenthood of Montana on Thursday announced it will stop supplying abortion pills to Wyoming women once the states abortion ban takes effect.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
‘Suspicious’ Package Sent To Liz Cheney Staffer In Riverton Deemed Safe
A suspicious package sent to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys staff in Riverton prompted business evacuations and a bomb-dog deployment Thursday afternoon, but the package ultimately was deemed safe.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
Buying A Car In Wyoming Is “Ridiculously More Expensive Now” After The Pandemic
There's a shortage of cars for sale in Wyoming and the ones that are on the market are "ridiculously more expensive," said an automotive specialist from Edmunds.
Coy KnobelJuly 01, 2022
‘We Matter, We Vote:’ Hundreds Turn Out For Roe Rally In Cheyenne On Thursday
A reproduction rights rally in Cheyenne on Thursday night drew a crowd of hundreds from across the state.
July 01, 2022
DCI: Sextortion, Revenge Porn Among Wyo Teenagers Big Problem, Teenage Boys Target
Sexting, sextortion, and revenge porn among Wyoming teenagers is on the rise with teenage boys rapidly becoming a growing target, according to the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation.
July 01, 2022
Voice of Wyoming Cowboys Dave Walsh Retiring After 38 Years; Will Continue To Write Columns
Dave Walsh, the voice of the Wyoming Cowboys for the past 38 years, announced on Friday he is retiring. He will still write columns, however, for Cowboy State Daily.
Jimmy OrrJuly 01, 2022
Flood Waters Reach Lingle; Gordon Sends In National Guard
Wyoming's National Guard was activated by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday to help with floodwaters from a breached irrigation canal causing more damage to the town of Lingle.
July 01, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Debate Doesn’t Turn Into Jerry Springer Show But It Got Lively
Granted, it wasn't the most exciting debate in the world, but both Cheney and Hageman did take the gloves off a bit on Thursday night in Sheridan.
Leo WolfsonJuly 01, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Read Reality Truthfully
Dear Editor: Liz is upholding her oath of office and the constitution. She has my vote. I urge you to vote for upholding the constitution and vote Liz Cheney for US House on or before Aug. 16. -- Dr. Keren Meister-Emerich
July 01, 2022
Clair McFarland: Of Summer And Sunsets And Battles With Millers
Clair McFarland writes: "The Husband has had enough. He wakes the Shop Vac and darts through the house, sucking the millers into their roaring tomb one by one. 'DIE, YOU SAVAGES.'
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
Dave Walsh: My First Cowboy Games
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: The very first Cowboy broadcast I took part in was the Pokes season opener in 1984. I was the color analyst and Mike Nolan, the sports anchor at KUSA-TV Channel 9 in Denver, was play-by-play.
Dave WalshJuly 01, 2022
Wyoming GOP Wants To Host Debate After Wyoming PBS Banned Public From Attending
The Wyoming Republican Party said it is interested in hosting a debate for congressional candidates following an outcry from the public and the media after Wyoming PBS announced that citizens would not be able to attend the U.S. House debate.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday June 30, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price, $4.24, was in Laramie.
June 30, 2022
OOPS! Google Maps Is Wrongly Telling People I-80 Is Closed; Reroutes People To Colorado
Google Maps is wrongly telling drivers that Interstate 80 is closed, the Wyoming Dept of Transportation has announced. As a result, the GPS is rerouting people to Colorado adding many hours to their trips.
June 30, 2022
Wyoming Uranium Producers Optimistic About Restarting Production
A recent boost in uranium prices has Wyoming producers looking at the possibility and profitability of restarting production.
June 30, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Ability To Prosecute Non-Natives For Reservation Crimes
Wyoming prosecutors can now charge people who are not American Indians for crimes they commit on a reservation against American Indian victims, according to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2022
Yellowstone’s North Loop Reopens Saturday, License Plate System Suspended
Yellowstone National Park will reopen its northern loop to visitors on Saturday, allowing an end to the "alternating license plate" system.
June 30, 2022
Wyoming Energy Industry Applauds Supreme Court Ruling That Diminishes EPA Authority
Wyoming's energy industry applauded the Supreme Court decision that said the EPA does not have authority to force energy producers to switch to green energy as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2022
Jackson Hole Airport Reopens With New Eco-Friendly $44 Million Runway
Water cannons on Wednesday christened the arrival of the first jet to land on the Jackson Hole Airport's new $44 million runway.
Wendy CorrJune 30, 2022
Wyoming July 4 Celebrations: Why Lander’s Fireworks Show Is Spectacular
Lander's 14-hour pyrotechnics show on July 4 is a mixture of the fire department's official fireworks show and townspeople in more than 40 different locations where neighbors have banded together to outdo each other.
Bill SniffinJune 30, 2022
Wyo Democratic Legislators Worry About Gay Marriage After Roe vs Wade Ruling
Wyoming Democratic leaders told Cowboy State Daily they are concerned with LGBTQ rights, gay marriage, and the legality of contraceptives as a result of last week's Supreme Court ruling.
Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2022
And Another Person Gets Gored By Bison In Yellowstone; Second Person In A Week
Just days after a Colorado man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park, a Pennsylvania woman got gored too. This incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.
June 30, 2022
Blizzard Of Chaos, Part III: Cheyenne Dairy Queen Lobby Reopens After Two Years
After being hammered by angry citizens who claim that the Dairy Queen's refusal to open its lobby has turned Pershing Blvd into a safety hazard and a "game of bumper cars," due to lack of space, the restaurant re-opened its lobby on Wednesday.
June 30, 2022