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Pronoun Controversy: Teachers Will Not Get Prosecuted In Sweetwater County For ‘Misgendering’ Students
Teachers in Sweetwater County do not need to fear state criminal prosecution for calling a student by their wrong pronoun, according to the countys top prosecutor.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2022
Gordon: Wamsutter, Wyoming Is Ground Zero For Hydrogen Power; Williams To Invest $300 Million
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday welcomed a new $300 million initiative by the Williams energy company by using hydrogen as a clean energy source, and its using its existing infrastructure in Wamsutter.
September 16, 2022
Yes, It’s Possible To Make Wine In Wyoming And To Grow The Grapes Too
Patrick Zimmerer has been growing grapes on his farm outside of Torrington since 2001. His winery, Table Mountain Vineyards, has more than 10,000 vines.
Wendy CorrSeptember 15, 2022
Draft Bill Would Make Flying Drones Near Private Property Illegal And Considered Trespassing
Flying drones over or too near private property in Wyoming would be a form of trespassing, according to a draft bill forwarded this week by the Legislatures Joint Judiciary committee.
Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2022
State GOP To Select Secretary of State Candidates On Sept. 24
GOP State Chairman Frank Eathorne announced the party will convene on Sept. 25 to select a pool of three possible Secretary of State candidates.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 15, 2022
Wyoming Energy Dodges Bullet With Railroad Strike Halt
With railroad companies and their unions narrowly avoiding a strike, Wyoming's mineral producers narrowly avoided a disastrous situation.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 15, 2022
Wyoming Officials Approve 3 Charter Schools After Heated ‘Indoctrination’ Debate
The state's top five elected officials approved charter schools in Chugwater, Casper and Cheyenne Wednesday following a meeting where the public sparred about whether charter schools or public schools "indoctrinate" children politically.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2022
Bill Sniffin: What Are Wyoming’s 7 Greatest Man-Made Wonders
Bill Sniffin asks: But getting back to the question at hand what would be on such a list of Wyomings 7 greatest man-made wonders? What would qualify?
Bill SniffinSeptember 15, 2022
Mountain View Football Team Honors Fallen American Soldiers On Helmets
The Mountain View High School football team proudly displays the names of fallen American soldiers on their football helmets, which head coach Brent Walk says brings a sense of pride to his athletes and the community.
Wendy CorrSeptember 15, 2022
First Wildlife Overpass Across Interstate 80 In Wyoming To Be Built Near Elk Mountain
The first wildlife overpass across Interstate 80 will be at a location near Elk Mountain. The project received an additional $10 million appropriation for the project on Tuesday.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Barrasso Rips Biden For Draining Strategic Petroleum Reserve To Lowest Level In Nearly 40 Years
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso on Wednesday said, The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is there for emergencies national emergencies, war not to cover over bad policies."
September 14, 2022
Experimental Vaccine Tests In Wyoming Elk Offer Hope In Wasting Disease Fight
The initial results of an experimental chronic wasting disease vaccine test on elk look promising, but arent a major breakthrough, researchers said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Moose Attack In Northern Colorado
An archery hunter suffered life-threatening injuries inflicted by a moose on Tuesday after the animal gored and trampled him in a remote area about 70 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, September 14, 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 14, 2022
“Ghost Hires” A Problem For Wyoming Employers
Wyoming businesses struggle to find employees, but sometimes, even when a job candidate accepts a position, they ghost the employer and just don't show up. That trend has been rising for over two years.
September 14, 2022
Defeated Goshen County GOP Legislator Backs Independent Over GOP Candidate That Beat Her
State Rep. Shelly Duncan is bucking traditional norms by backing an Independent candidate in the general election over the Republican who beat her in the primary.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Sweetwater School Board Defends Teachers Hiding Students’ Transgender Status From Parents
The Sweetwater County School Board on Monday defended teachers' ability to hide students' transgender status from parents where "safety" concerns exist, despite heated inquiry from the father of a transgender student.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming GOP Will Not Make Secretary Of State Picks This Weekend
The Wyoming Republican Party will not be selecting candidates for an interim Secretary of State even though it is meeting this weekend.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Gun Advocate Fears Feds Behind Credit Cards Tracking Gun Sales; ATF & FBI Won’t Comment
A Gun Owners of America spokesman on Tuesday told Cowboy State Daily he fears the federal government will use a new credit card system tracking gun sales. The ATF and FBI would not comment.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Laramie at $3.09 per gallon.
September 14, 2022
Wyoming GOP To Vote On Censuring Cale Case And Corporations Committee
The Wyoming Republican Party will consider censuring State Sen. Cale Case at their meeting this weekend. They are also asking that Case change his party affiliation.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Draft Bill Would Make Drone Delivery Of Weapons, Cell Phones, Drugs Over Prisons A Felony
A draft bill going before the Wyoming Legislature would make flying drones over prisons to deliver cell phones, drugs, and weapons a felony.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming’s Connection To “Downton Abbey”
Highclere Castle, a property familiar to fans of the popular British television series Downton Abbey, has a strong connection to one of Wyomings oldest families.
Wendy CorrSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming Farmers And Ranchers Have ‘Tougher Than Ever’ Year
Commodity prices are way up, which could have meant a boon for the states agriculture industry, were it not for increased costs slimming down margins.
September 13, 2022