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Cat Urbigkit: From Spring’s Awe, to Summer’s Awful
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "ve spent the last month alternating shifts with other family members as we camped on the range with a sheep flock for lambing. The sagebrush rangeland was been blessed by frequent rain and snow this spring, and conditions were ideal for enjoying the splendors of this season of renewal."
Cat UrbigkitJune 28, 2022
AirBnb Lodgings Up 200% For Cheyenne Frontier Days; Houses Going For $1,800 Per Night
With lodging almost impossible for next month's Cheyenne Frontier Days, some residents are renting out their homes for $10,000 for the week. Another homeowner has listed his house for $1,800 per night.
June 28, 2022
Wyoming PBS To Allow Media To Attend Debate But Not The Public
In a partial reversal, Wyoming PBS on Tuesday announced that the media will be able to attend the U.S. House debate later this week but the public is still barred from attending.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Editorial: Denton Knapp Is the Only Candidate Who Cares About The Public Right Now
War hero Denton Knapp is the only candidate, or person for that matter, who is trying to get Thursday's U.S.House debate open to the public after Wyoming PBS decided to make it a private affair.
Jimmy OrrJune 28, 2022
GOP House Candidate Robyn Belinskey Runs Self-Funded Campaign
As an owner of a small housekeeping and property management business who was once homeless, Robyn Belinskey is about as blue collar as it gets and ironically said she plans to clean house when she gets to Washington, D.C.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Dave Simpson: Try Not To Spend It All In One Place
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The average American buys 400 gallons of gas a year, so three months of relief with Joe Biden's gas tax pause of 18 cents a gallon comes to a total of $18. Enough for three more gallons. Don't quit your day job, folks."
Dave SimpsonJune 28, 2022
Due To Pilot Shortage, SkyWest To Remove Seats To Allow Pilots With Lower-Level Certifications
SkyWest, the regional airline that services most airports in Wyoming, has asked the Dept of Transportation to allow them to remove 20 seats in their airplanes. This would allow them to use pilots who have lower-level certifications.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Cody UFO Magazine Owners Say Showtime ‘Regurgitated’ Tapes For ‘UFO’ Series
Owners of a UFO-themed magazine based in Cody recently asked a federal judge to allow their trademark lawsuit against television network Showtime to continue.
June 27, 2022
Fallen Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson Gets Last Ride Home To Buffalo
Community members along Interstate 25 on Monday stood on overpasses waving American flags as fallen Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson was driven back to Buffalo for his funeral.
June 27, 2022
Albany County Public Library Holds Drag Queen Storytime Over Weekend
Although the Albany County Public Library has been having drag queens read to kids for four years in an event designed to celebrate diversity, some critics believe it is inappropriate and prematurely exposes sexual themes to children.
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, June 27, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
June 27, 2022
Thermopolis Man Found Not Guilty In Years-Long Incest Case
A Thermopolis man whose conviction a charge of incest was overturned by the Wyoming Supreme Court was found not guilty of the charge earlier this month, bringing an end to a years-long saga that began in 2014.
June 27, 2022
Harley Group Holds Motorcycle Rally At Yellowstone; Gives Much Needed Boost To Economy
The president of a Harley Davidson motorcycle group said when Yellowstone closed down after the massive floods, they "pooped their pants" because they thought they would have to cancel. But the Park opened just in time for their rally.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Cheney Says She Didn’t Ask For A Closed Debate; Wyoming PBS Won’t Talk
A spokesman for Liz Cheney said her campaign had nothing to do with making the upcoming House debate closed to the public. She said PBS decided the rules. Wyoming PBS, however, refused to answer questions.
Leo WolfsonJune 27, 2022
Despite Dire Stories, Yellowstone Is Open For Business
A Florida family told Cowboy State Daily they almost canceled their trip to Yellowstone because of the flooding. They didn't and ended up having a great time in the southern loop of the park.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, June 26, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price was $4.24 in Laramie.
June 27, 2022
Jim Angell: Publicly Financed News Outlet Barring Public From US House Debate? Laughable.
Managing Editor and former president of the Wyoming Press Association Jim Angell says: "The idea of a publicly financed news outlet (Wyoming PBS) barring the public from the U.S. House debate seems laughable."
Jimmy OrrJune 26, 2022
Josh Allen Didn’t Declare For NFL Draft Early Because He Owed Coach Bohl Respect
Despite being projected to go as high as second in the 2017 NFL draft, Josh Allen played his senior year at the University of Wyoming because he felt he owed Coach Craig Bohl the respect to stay.
Jimmy OrrJune 25, 2022
Rod Miller: Political And Journalistic Cowardice In the 307
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Pardon my French but I'm pissed off. Wyoming PBS announced that the U.S. House debate will be closed to public. If the candidates decided to exclude the public from their debate because of personal or political fear, they are not worthy of the legacy of our Founders."
Rod MillerJune 25, 2022
Protests Break Out In Some Wyo Towns Over Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
Protests broke out across Wyoming in many communities on Friday after the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe vs. Wade.
Leo WolfsonJune 25, 2022
Pro-Choice Rallies Planned Around Wyoming In Wake Of Roe Vs. Wade Ruling
Pro-choice groups planned to rally around the state on Friday night to protest the U.S. Supreme Courts decision overturning the landmark abortion ruling Roe vs. Wade.
Leo WolfsonJune 25, 2022
USDA Repeats Demand For Biden Administration Gender Ideology Policies
In the face of resistance from more than half the states in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday restated its demand for public schools to adopt policies friendly to new Biden administration created federal gender ideology.
Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2022
Public And Media Banned From U.S. House Debate Due To “Safety Concerns”
In light of the announcement that the public and media would be banned from the upcoming U.S. House debate, the Hageman campaign said they would prefer the debate "be more open but these were the rules presented to us."
Jimmy OrrJune 24, 2022
‘Duchess’ Nagle Warren Mansion In Cheyenne Prepares For Grand Reopening
One of Wyoming's most historic buildings, the Nagle Warren Mansion in Cheyenne, is reopening as a bed and breakfast in July, nearly three years after it closed its doors.
June 24, 2022