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Cody School District Says No To Banning “The Color Purple”
Two Cody residents pushed to have the 1982 Pulitzer Prize winning book "The Color Purple" banned in the Cody School District. But the request, on Thursday night, was ultimately denied.
Leo WolfsonJune 03, 2022
After WyGO Court Loss, Secretary Of State Seeks Clarity On How To Enforce Elections
In its appeal of a court case it recently lost to Second Amendment advocacy group Wyoming Gun Owners (WyGO), the Wyoming Secretary of States Office is asking the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals for direction on how it should enforce election rules.
Leo WolfsonJune 03, 2022
Dave Walsh: The Old Rivalry Is Back As Wyoming Will Play BYU This Year
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "A Wyoming victory over BYU was a bit more fulfilling than other wins. Cowboy football fans will long remember the win in a Laramie snowstorm over Jim McMahon and the 13th-ranked Cougars in 1981, the Cowboy victory in Provo in 87, and of course, the Wyoming win over the Cougars the next season in Laramie."
Dave WalshJune 03, 2022
Judge Dismisses Feds’ Request To Intervene In Forrest Fenn Treasure Suit; Trial Coming Soon
The exact location of Forrest Fenn's treasure is likely to be revealed during a bench trial later this month.
June 03, 2022
Gillette Hospital Continues To Lose Millions, But CEO Optimistic
Despite the Campbell County Hospital continuing to lose money, months after officials declared it was on a path to "financial insolvency," its CEO is optimistic about the future, he told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday.
June 03, 2022
Rod Miller: Snake Oil Sales in Oil City or Why I Didn’t Go To Trumpfest
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "I dont think that Trumps Jello-Wrestln, Monster Truck- Pullin, Brandon- Chantin extravaganza made Liz Cheney lose much sleep."
Rod MillerJune 03, 2022
Wyo Education Officials Unsure About New Federal Gender-Identity & Sexual Orientation Mandates
Wyoming school authorities are consulting with legal counsel in order to determine the states response to new federal gender-identity-friendly policies. The requirements are linked to millions of dollars in school meal funding.
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2022
Sundance Tow Truck Driver Accused Of Stealing Dead Man’s Possessions Pleads No Contest
Gus Sampson of Iron Horse Towing pleaded no contest on June 1 to theft in connection with allegations he stole tools and other items from the wrecked pickup truck belonging to 41-year-old Shon Engel.
June 02, 2022
Clair McFarland: A Death-Defying Family Forage
Clair McFarland writes: The death camas is the deadliest plant in the West. Poison symptoms include vomiting, excessive salivation, tremors, weakness, loss of muscle control, convulsions, coma, and death. Pretty flowers though.
Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2022
House District 46: Albany County Race One Of The Few “Purple” Areas In Wyoming
In one of the few purple areas of Wyoming, incumbent Republican Rep. Ocean Andrew will face off against challenger RJ Lennox. The winner will battle Democrat Merav Ben-David who ran against U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in 2020.
Leo WolfsonJune 02, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, June 2, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson Wyoming at $5.29 per gallon and the lowest price is in Casper at $4.05 per gallon.
June 02, 2022
Report: 65% Of Wyo Teachers Want To Leave Jobs
Despite a recent survey of Wyoming teachers showing most of them want to leave their jobs, a UW professor doesn't think the outlook is quite so horrible.
June 02, 2022
Legendary Wyoming Fireworks Show Moving From Sheridan To Devils Tower
After being told that he could no longer host Wyoming's most celebrated fireworks show at the Big Horn Equestrian Center in Sheridan, professional pyrotechnician Bruce Burns is bringing it to Devils Tower.
Wendy CorrJune 02, 2022
St. Stephen’s Principal, Administrator Not At Lewd Party & Should Not Have Been Canned, Individuals Say
In a federal report alleging sexual misconduct and other wrongful behavior, supporters of a principal and administrator say they were incorrectly implicated and wrongly punished.
Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2022
Man Brings Starlink On Tesla To Work Remotely From Yellowstone
Because the Internet isn't reliable, or even available, in some parts of Yellowstone National Park, one business owner from Idaho mounts a Starlink satellite receiver on his Tesla so he can enjoy the views while working remotely.
Wendy CorrJune 02, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Reflections On The Force Of Trump At Ground Zero Wyoming
Bill Sniffin writes: It was one hell of a speech. A one-of-a-kind speech. With barely a note Trump railed against his enemies and touted his successes.
Bill SniffinJune 02, 2022
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense Say They Want ‘Gun Safety’ Not Control
While the Wyoming chapter of Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense say they want "gun safety," the director of Wyoming Gun Owners say they are a "group of bitter, self-loathing leftists who want to disarm every gun owner in the country."
Leo WolfsonJune 02, 2022
Fiancé Of Missing Gillette Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Felonies Related To Crimes Against Her
The 38-year-old fiancé of a missing Gillette woman and person of interest in her disappearance has pleaded not guilty to four felonies relating to crimes against her.
June 02, 2022
Gillette Man Sentenced To Prison For Stealing $200K From Boss To Pay For Taxi Business
A Gillette man was ordered to pay more than $200,000 in restitution after stealing from his boss to fund his taxi business.
June 01, 2022
Wyo Could Lose Millions In Fed Education Money If It Doesn’t Comply With Gender Identity Policies
The federal government last month tied about $90 million per year in Wyoming education funding to gender identity-friendly policies in schools, which, according to a federal judge, would include non-binary bathroom use.
Clair McFarlandJune 01, 2022
Pinedale Photographer Releases New Book Showcasing Beauty Of Seven Mile River Ranch
Wyoming photographer Dave Bell has released a new book capturing the beauty of a stretch of the Green River which was the original site of the Green River Rendezvous.
Wendy CorrJune 01, 2022
Wyoming Remains Divided Over Teachers Carrying Guns Debate
Wyoming residents, organizations and lawmakers remained divided over whether teachers should be allowed to carry guns in schools.
June 01, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $5.29 per gallon and the lowest price was in Casper at $4.05 per gallon.
June 01, 2022
Douglas Couple Arrested For Embezzling From Glendo Church They Pastored
A Douglas couple was charged with allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 from a Glendo church in which they pastored. They were arrested as they got off a plane at Denver International Airport returning from Belize.
June 01, 2022