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Riverton Woman Accused of Smuggling Fentanyl Into Jail Via Rectum, Then Sharing With Inmates
A female inmate in Riverton is facing 23 years in jail after allegedly smuggling fentanyl in her rectum and then sharing the pills with others in her jail pod.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2022
Furor Over Sexually Explicit Books Misguided, Says LGBTQ Advocate And State House Candidate
Sara Burlingame, a top LGBTQ advocate for Wyoming, says Cowboy State Daily coverage of a pair of controversial books in a Casper school library has been unfair, and society should exercise more care towards transgender-affirming literature.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2022
Wyoming Elections Committee Meeting Gets Heated; Citizens Call For Paper Ballots
Discussion about federally certifying Wyomings election equipment Friday morning grew heated when addressing the security of the states elections and voting machines.
Leo WolfsonOctober 14, 2022
Poisonous Death Cap Mushrooms Already In Mountain West, Will Spread To Wyoming Soon
A fatal fungi known as the Death Cap Mushroom has expanded its range and is expected to show-up in Wyoming (most likely Yellowstone) soon. "It's not a good way to leave this world," a UW scientist told Cowboy State Daily.
Mark HeinzOctober 14, 2022
Sugar Shortage Latest Blow For Wyoming Bakers – Just In Time For Holiday Season
Already facing an ongoing egg shortage and dwindling supplies of butter, Wyoming consumers are now being hit with a sugar shortage. What is a cupcake shop going to do without powdered sugar? asks the owner of The Sugar Mouse Cupcake House in Laramie.
Renée JeanOctober 14, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Better Photo Of Clearmont, Wyoming
Dear editor: Hi, when I read the story about Clearmont schools, I realized that your photo was not very recent. So I want to offer you the free use of this one, taken today, if you think it's suitable
October 14, 2022
Gubernatorial Debate: Candidate Would Prioritize Banning Ballot Drop Boxes
Libertarian Jared Baldes said Thursday night during a debate that he would consider supporting a ban on ballot drop boxes if elected governor.
Leo WolfsonOctober 14, 2022
Report: Wyoming Inflation Rate Higher Than National Average
At 9.6%, Wyomings higher-than-average inflation rate is impacting the way people shop. Its also expected to cause interest rate hikes.
Renée JeanOctober 14, 2022
Wyoming EV Road Trip Hell: Cheyenne to Casper In 15 Hours
Finding places to power-up and long waits to charge meant it took one Nissan Leaf owner 15 hours to drive from Cheyenne to Casper (178 miles).
October 14, 2022
Dave Walsh: 40 Years In Wyoming For The ‘Voice Of The Cowboys’
Dave Walsh writes: The exact day of my anniversary was Oct. 19, 1982. Thats the day the Walshes left for a new life in a new hometown in a new state. Yep. Thats the day it all started. Thats the day the Walshes drove onto CY Avenue and pulled into their new hometown.
Dave WalshOctober 14, 2022
Yellowstone’s Northeast Entrance to Open Saturday As Massive Flood Recovery Continues
After four months of flood recovery efforts, the northeast entrance to Yellowstone is set to re-open on Saturday, effectively opening 99% of the parks roads.
Wendy CorrOctober 14, 2022
Make My Day: Hunting with .44 Magnum, Wyoming Man Scores One-Shot Kill Of Bull Elk
Newcastle's Chris Rhodes put down his hunting rifle and picked up a handgun about 20 years ago, and has exclusively hunted with handguns ever since.
Mark HeinzOctober 13, 2022
So Far, So Good: Wyoming Ranchers Are OK With Wind Energy Projects, But Time Will Tell
While theres no shortage of people and entities challenging wind energy projects across Wyoming, you wont find many Cowboy State ranchers among them.
October 13, 2022
Man Survives Grizzly Attack In Thorofare, Returns Weeks Later To Bag Huge Bull Elk
After getting mauled by a grizzly on a hunting trip outside of Yellowstone in the Thorofare, James Davis was determined to go back to fill his elk tag. Less than a month later, he returned to the same location and bagged a bull elk.
Mark HeinzOctober 13, 2022
Appeal Denied For Wyoming Man Who Killed Girlfriend, Burned Down His Own Tattoo Parlor
A Torrington man who set his own tattoo parlor on fire and beat his girlfriend to death last year does not get to change his plea to not guilty nearly a year after he was sentenced to prison. He claims he didn't understand his plea.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2022
Cheney Makes Motion To Subpoena Trump, Jan. 6 Committee Unanimously Approves
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney put an exclamation mark on the Jan. 6 Committees work, issuing a motion at the conclusion of a televised Thursday hearing to subpoena former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2022
Double Arrest At Casper High School After 2nd Guns Report In A Week
Natrona County High School went into lockout mode Thursday morning after a report of guns at the school; two students were in police custody.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Prison Term Stands For Man Who Shot Lover’s Husband
A man who shot his lovers husband in the chest in Cheyenne five years ago after leaving his wife and kids behind in Nebraska may not have his prison sentence shortened, the Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2022
Wyoming Legislator Considers Running As Write-In After Losing To Cousin In Primary
State Rep. John Romero-Martinez said he's strongly considering reentering the House District 44 race as a write-in candidate because of his cousin and primary opponent Tamara Trujillos stance on Medicaid expansion.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2022
Wyoming History: Ol’ Sadie (Engine No. 1242) Is Wyoming’s Oldest Coal-Burning Steam Locomotive
The locomotive known as Ol' Sadie at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens has a unique story. Brothers Al and Floyd Young recall their fathers career as its final engineer.
Wendy CorrOctober 12, 2022
“What Kind Of Cow Produces Chocolate Milk?” People Have No Idea Where Food Comes From, Rancher Says
When viewers were asking questions about what kind of cows produce chocolate milk and why there are no trees on their Wyoming ranch, they realized most people don't know where their food comes from.
October 12, 2022
Legislators Want $70M Annual Boost For Wyoming Education
Wyoming legislators are requesting a $70 million annual increase to Wyomings public school funding to adjust for inflation, after hearing that teachers may be harder to keep and attract to the state.
Clair McFarlandOctober 12, 2022
Halloween Across Wyoming: Plenty Of Time Left To Get In The Halloween Spirit
Still not in the Halloween spirit? With more than two weeks to go before Halloween, here are a few haunted highlights from around the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanOctober 12, 2022
Wyoming Game & Fish Biologist Honors Elderly Hunter Friend Who Died Alone 2,000 Miles Away
When an elderly man from Vermont died in September without an obituary or funeral, a Wyoming Game and Fish biologist who developed a friendship with him 12 years ago, posted her own tribute and made sure his cat was taken care of.
Mark HeinzOctober 12, 2022