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The New Pioneers: Chugwater Chili Is Foundation For New Growth
The Chugwater Chili Cookoff which is being held on Saturday, June 18, started in 1986 as a way to celebrate the best chili in the state. Since then, it has become the towns biggest fundraiser, with all proceeds invested back into the community.
June 17, 2022
Electricity Restored In Yellowstone, Three Entrances To Reopen Next Week
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly on Friday announced that electricity has been restored to park and the hope is for three of the four entrances to open next week.
June 17, 2022
Drunk Driving Conviction Overturned Because Trooper Illegally Entered Sundance Woman’s Home
The drunk driving conviction of a Sundance woman must be overturned because a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper improperly entered the womans home without permission, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.
June 17, 2022
Clair McFarland: Love Between Lice
Clair McFarland writes: "This is a love story about two lice. I discovered them whirling heedless and infatuated in a courtship dance so idiotic it was almost beautiful."
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Dave Walsh: Remember Wyoming’s Only Win Against A Big Ten Team
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "I guess Im somewhat surprised that Wyoming has played a Big Ten team just 20 times in the 125 seasons of Cowboy football."
Dave WalshJune 17, 2022
Cody Firefighter’s Widow Endorses Cheney In Commercial; “She Doesn’t Back Down,” Widow Says
The widow of Cody wildland firefighter Tim Hart, who passed away after parachuting into a fire in New Mexico, appeared in a commercial released on Thursday endorsing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022
The New Pioneers, Part Two: Keeping History Alive In Chugwater
The Hopkins and the Millers have spent the past several months readying the Tri-County Mercantile for its grand opening, which coincides with this weekends 36th annual Chugwater Chili Fest.
June 16, 2022
Male Adult Grizzly Killed Grand Teton Grizzly Blondie’s Three Cubs
A male grizzly bear has likely killed the three cubs of popular female grizzly Blondie in Grand Teton National Park, park officials said.
June 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, June 16, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon, while the lowest price was $4.24 in Laramie.
June 16, 2022
Hageman Blasts Committee Investigating 2021 Capitol Riot
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman strongly criticized the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, calling its work an attempt to discredit former President Donald Trump and influence future elections.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
Wyoming To World: We’re Still Open For Business
Communities near Yellowstone are trying to get the message out that just because Yellowstone is closed doesn't mean the rest of Wyoming isn't open for business.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Minnesota Restaurant Argues Taco John’s Could Never Be Confused For Mexican Food
The attorney defending a Minnesota Mexican restaurant quoted from the movie "My Cousin Vinny" when alleging that Cheyenne-based Taco John's could never be confused for authentic Mexican food.
June 16, 2022
Yellowstone To Adopt Reservation System In Wake Of Floods
Yellowstone National Park will adopt a reservation or timed entry system to prevent overloading of the parks southern loop while its northern loop remains closed due to damage caused by flooding, according to park Superintendent Cam Sholly.
June 16, 2022
Wyo Game And Fish Considering Unlimited Trout Fishing At Saratoga Lake Before Killing All Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is considering an emergency regulation that would allow people to take unlimited advantage of the trout and yellow perch in Saratoga Lake before a fish kill scheduled for this fall.
June 16, 2022
Wyoming Truckers Warn High Fuel Costs Raise Price Of Everything Else
High fuel prices are forcing an increase in the cost of all other goods in the West, which could lead to a decline in consumer demands for products, Wyoming truckers warned this week.
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2022
Cowboy Poets Remember Storyteller Baxter Black
With the passing of perhaps the best-known cowboy poet of a generation, Baxter Black, entertainers in his same field told Cowboy State Daily what they remember about him.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Gillette Family Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Missing Ukrainian Teen
The family of a Ukrainian girl missing from Gillette is asking for the publics help in locating their adopted daughter. Because she's been in the U.S. for less than six months and speaks rudimentary English, they are especially concerned for her safety.
June 16, 2022
Shoshone Forest Campgrounds, Roads Closed By Flooding
Several campgrounds, roads, and trails in the Shoshone National Forest are closed are due to the same storms that caused devastation in Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Wyoming Has Had More Police Shootings This Year Than Usually Happens In Full Year
As of mid-June, Wyoming has had more police-involved shootings than usually occur in a full year.
June 16, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Fire And Rain, Yellowstone Flooding Disaster Breaks My Heart
Bill Sniffin writes: What has happened to the park leaves me feeling very sad. Our old friend has taken one helluva beating.
Bill SniffinJune 16, 2022
SOS Candidate Chuck Gray Hosts Screenings Of 2,000 Mules Movie
Rep. Chuck Gray is hosting screenings of the controversial Dinesh D'Souza film "2000 Mules" which claims to show evidence of coordinated voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
Yellowstone Flooding: No Death, Only Destruction
Remarkably, no one was seriously injured or killed in the flooding that destroyed roads and bridges, caused buildings to fall into rivers and displaced thousands of employees and visitors from Yellowstone National Park on Monday.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon, and the lowest surveyed price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
June 15, 2022
The New Pioneers: New Arrivals Thrive In Chugwater, Wyoming
The town of Chugwater, Wyoming is coming alive. One of the newcomers, Josh Hopkins, is planning on historically restoring the town's old Conoco station, complete with an attendant in a bow tie and cap who not only fills the gas tank, but also washes the windshield.
June 15, 2022