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Superintendent Says Wyo Has Cash For Lunches, Can Ignore Fed Gender Mandate, Gov Urges Caution
While Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder says Wyoming has the money and doesn't need to comply with a federal mandate espousing gender ideology, Gov Mark Gordon is urging caution and said the issue should be studied.
Clair McFarlandJune 22, 2022
Downtown Laramie Evacuated After Man Said He Planted Bombs And Was Going To Shoot People
An anonymous man claimed to be armed with a large rifle and had planted bombs in downtown Laramie on Tuesday, but local police believe the suspect was doing a bad prank.
June 22, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon while the lowest price, $4.24, was found in Laramie.
June 22, 2022
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly Pleased With First Day Of Reopening
Wednesdays reopening of Yellowstone National Park went pretty well, with about 5,000 cars admitted to the park under its limited entry system, Superintendent Cam Sholly told Cowboy State Daily.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2022
The New Yellowstone Experience: What To Expect If You Are Planning A Visit
Planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park? It shouldn't be a problem. But here's what you need to know before you head out.
Wendy CorrJune 22, 2022
Human Poop Becoming A Big Problem In Wyoming Outdoors
We all know what bears do. But they aren't the problem. With more and more people visiting Wyoming's outdoors, the poop they're leaving behind is becoming problematic.
June 22, 2022
Comedian Will Ferrell Stranded In Cody Because Of Yellowstone Floods
Comedian Will Ferrrell and his family were on their way to visit Yellowstone when they got stranded in Cody due to the floods. So they stayed a few days in their RV and checked out the sights.
Leo WolfsonJune 22, 2022
Harley Rally Will Go On: Cody & Yellowstone Work Together To Accommodate 500 Motorcyclists
More than 500 motorcyclists are in Cody for a Harley rally this week. Originally, the plan was for the motorcyclists to enter Yellowstone at their leisure, but now all 500 will enter at the same time.
Leo WolfsonJune 22, 2022
President’s Angry Letter To Oil, Gas Companies Falls Flat With Wyoming Producers
A letter from President Joe Biden to oil and gas company executives blaming them for high energy prices was more hypocritical than helpful, the Petroleum Association of Wyoming told Cowboy State Daily.
Coy KnobelJune 22, 2022
Wyoming High Schools Move Toward Replacing Grass With Artificial Turf
The Cody High School football field is replacing its artificial turf this summer at a cost of $550,000. A little more than 1/3rd of public school football fields in Wyoming are artificial turf.
Wendy CorrJune 22, 2022
UW Astronomer: Get Up Early To See Rare Five-Planet Alignment On Friday
A University of Wyoming astronomer has recommended "early to bed, early to rise" on Friday, as there will be a rare five-planet alignment that morning.
June 22, 2022
Regional Small-Town Mom Ignores The Haters While Making Big Money On Adult Site “OnlyFans”
A 44-year-old mother of three who lives in Gering, Nebraska (population 8,000) has 80,000 subscribers on the adult site "OnlyFans" and is making nearly six figures by interacting with followers and posting "spicy" adult content.
June 22, 2022
Laura Ingraham To Feature Dubois’ National Museum Of Military Vehicles On Wednesday
Fox Nations Laura Ingraham will visit with Dan Starks, Founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming on Wednesdays episode of Hidden Gems.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2022
Legislators Blast Each Other Over Gun Letter; “How Ridiculously Stupid,” One Lawmaker Says
Its high noon in the Wyoming Legislature as one lawmaker called anothers letter ridiculously stupid and from the Obama administrations manual of public deception. In turn, that legislator said hes been double-crossed by him before and is considering filing a formal complaint.
Leo WolfsonJune 22, 2022
Dueling Groups Of Legislators Demand Lummis, Barrasso Reject Gun Control Bill In Congress
Two different letters from two different pro-gun groups in the Wyoming legislature are demanding that Sens Barrasso and Lummis vote no on gun control legislation in Congress.
Leo WolfsonJune 22, 2022
Rod Miller: Notes On The Apocalypse
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "But read the scriptures whether the Bible, the Koran, the Upanishads or whichever holy book blows your skirt up and youll find that our little experience as carbon-based units here on Earth has a 'use by' date. Pick your apocalypse. It is written."
Rod MillerJune 22, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Lazy River Cantina
Eating Wyoming columnist Tim Mandese eats every item on the menu at the Lazy River Cantina in Saratoga, Wyoming.
June 21, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
June 21, 2022
Eight Legislators Join Cheney Re-Election Leadership Team
Eight current state legislators have joined U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's 'leadership team,' her campaign announced on Tuesday. The list includes the two longest-serving lawmakers in the legislature.
Leo WolfsonJune 21, 2022
Bullet-Ridden Brothers In Riverton Still Not Identified; Police Chief Changes Mind On Facebook
Although the Riverton Police Department has not released the names of the two brothers shot in an alley Saturday morning, the chief of police said he changed his mind on posting crime information on the department's Facebook page.
Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2022
Yellowstone Prepares To Reopen But Businesses Still Hurting From Floods
One lodging company near the northeast entrance to Yellowstone told Cowboy State Daily they were on pace to have their best summer ever but with the flood, more than half of their reservations have been canceled.
Wendy CorrJune 21, 2022
Riverton School Officials Defend Decision To Ban Cell Phones From School
Riverton Middle School counselors defended the school's decision to ban students from using mobile phones by saying the long-term effect of childhood smartphone dependence could worsen the very conditions that could lead to school shootings.
Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2022
Wyo Man Who Had Sex With 15-Year-Old Cousin In Walmart Bathroom After Meeting At Funeral Loses Appeal
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday ruled against a man convicted of having sex with his 15-year-old cousin in a Walmart bathroom in Sheridan.
June 21, 2022
Dave Simpson: Liz Pursues The Great White Whale
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The problem with Rep. Liz Cheney's Captain Ahab-like determination to see that Donald Trump never gets anywhere near the Oval Office again (her words) is that Trump was so much better at the job of being president than President Joe Biden."
Dave SimpsonJune 21, 2022