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Glenrock Dinosaur Gets National Attention For Being One-Of-A-Kind And “Remarkably Intact”
Harold, a dinosaur skeleton discovered near Glenrock, his receiving national attention in the scientific community as a one-of-a-kind species from the Cretaceous period as well as being "remarkably intact."
Wendy CorrSeptember 30, 2022
Cheney Called Out For Missing 34 Votes Since Primary
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's voting record remains mostly conservative, but she's missed a majority of votes taken since Congress reconvened Sept. 13.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 30, 2022
Governor Gordon Appoints Karl Allred Interim Secretary of State
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Karl Allred as Secretary of State. Allred replaces Ed Buchanan, who resigned September 15 after being appointed a District Court Judge.
September 30, 2022
Feds Deny Most Exemptions to Wyoming’s Electric Vehicle Plan
While the Federal Highway Administration has OK'd Wyoming's EV plan, it denied most exemption requests to the 50-mile charge station rule.
September 29, 2022
Tribal Leaders Blast Wyoming Photographer For Taking Aerial Photos Of Medicine Wheel
Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapahoe tribal members say it wasnt acceptable to use a kite to take an aerial photo of Wyomings Medicine Wheel, which is sacred to Native Americans.
Mark HeinzSeptember 29, 2022
Weed Management: Is Wyoming’s Hemp Industry Losing Its Buzz?
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture has issued fewer licenses to grow hemp each year since the program began, but advocates say the industry needs time to grow.
September 29, 2022
Colorado E-Bikers Swarming Curt Gowdy State Park Because It’s One Of Few Places Where E-Bikes Are Allowed
Coloradoans are traveling up to Curt Gowdy National Park in large numbers because the popular state park allows e-bikes to be used. The U.S. Forest Service does not allow e-bikes to be used.
Mark HeinzSeptember 29, 2022
Hageman Gives Hundreds Of Thousands To Republican Party, Other Candidates
Republican U.S. House candidate Harriet Hageman has not been stingy with her campaign money since winning the August primary election. She has given more than $200,000 to assist other Republicans seeking office.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 29, 2022
Controversial Books ‘Gender Queer’ And ‘Trans Bodies’ Remain In Casper High School Library – Here’s What’s In Them
Explicit content: The following story and photos depict mature subject matter. Cowboy State Daily gently blurred nude images, but in the original books, both available at Kelly Walsh High School, the nude images are generally uncensored. Read at your own discretion.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 29, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Where Did Rattlesnakes Go In The Rattlesnake Hills? Does Rattler Taste Like Chicken?
Bill Sniffin writes: Seems that rattlesnakes love to move into dens created by other critters. When they crawled into these seemingly bottomless drill holes, they were never seen again.
Bill SniffinSeptember 29, 2022
Dave Walsh: Wyoming Cowboys Are Good Enough To Challenge For Conference Championship
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: Im putting the Wyoming Cowboys on that list as one of those teams in the race for a Mountain West title.
Dave WalshSeptember 29, 2022
Wyoming Legislators To Consider Giving Themselves More Than 50% Raise
A bill has been drafted by the Wyoming Legislature that would increase lawmakers salary by more than 50%. There has not been a pay raise for the legislature since 2005.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 29, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Thursday, September 29, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Laramie at $3.19 per gallon.
September 29, 2022
Cryogenics & Cloning Are Helping To Save Wyoming’s Black-Footed Ferrets
Cryogenics and cloning are helping to increase the population of the endangered black-footed ferret. The first cloned black-footed ferret, named Elizabeth Ann, was born in December 2020.
Wendy CorrSeptember 29, 2022
Explainer: Senate President, Speaker Of House Hold Significant Sway in Wyoming Legislature
Heres why it matters who is chosen the next Senate president and speaker of the House in Wyomings Legislature.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 29, 2022
Pennie Hunt: Hope Comes In A Jar
Columnist Pennie Hunt writes: "We all need hope to lift our spirits and lighten our hearts. How its delivered to us does not matter."
Pennie HuntSeptember 29, 2022
Aerial Photo Over Wyoming’s Sacred Medicine Wheel Sets Off Storm Of Controversy
A photographer who took an aerial photo over Wyoming's famed Medicine Wheel says the photo was legal because he didn't use a drone. He said he took it with a camera attached to a kite but that didn't stop the angry feedback from people who say he disrespected the site.
Mark HeinzSeptember 29, 2022
Wyoming Farmers Turning To Robots To Ease Labor Shortages
As labor shortages continue to hit industries across the United States, companies are developing robots to automate formerly labor-intensive agriculture jobs.
September 28, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Laramie at $3.09 per gallon.
September 28, 2022
Wyoming Man Who Disfigured, Murdered Then Raped Mother-In-Law To Stay In Prison
A man serving 70 years to life in prison for severely disfiguring, killing, then raping his mother-in-law in front of her daughter in 2019 does not get a new trial, the Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 28, 2022
David v. Goliath: Afton’s Water Fight With Feds Could Cost Wyoming Town Millions
Facing off against the EPA, Afton prepares to fight a federal mandate that would require more than $12 million in infrastructure improvements.
September 28, 2022
Write-In Candidates Seeking To Unseat Incumbents (And Chuck Gray) In Wyoming General Election
There are a large number of write-in candidates in Wyoming this general election who are challenging formidable incumbents and SOS primary winner Chuck Gray.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 28, 2022
Not A Bad Outing For First Hunt: 12-Year-Old Wyoming Girl Bags Impressive Bull Elk
A 12-year-old Wyoming girl learned hunting ethics from her stepfather every step of the way toward her first big game hunt, which ended with Greybull's Addison Coscarelli bagging a large bull elk.
Mark HeinzSeptember 28, 2022
No Litter Boxes: Gillette School Board Disclaims ‘Furry’ Policy For Kids Who Identify As Animals
The Campbell County School District Board of Trustees assured parents on Tuesday that there are no litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate students who identify as animals.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2022