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Wyoming Supreme Court To Consider Uinta County GOP Lawsuit
A Mountain View man, who sued the Uinta County Republican Party because he said its leadership elections were improper, is requesting the Wyoming Supreme Court to reconsider his lawsuit.
Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Recalling My Daughter’s First Day Of School
Bill Sniffin writes: For five years now, shes believed that anything I told her was true. That all facts emanate from Dad. Ive been her hero.person
Bill SniffinAugust 30, 2022
Yellowstone Flood A 1,000-Year Flood? It Was Significant But Not Likely
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day scoffed at the Yellowstone flood being called a "1,000 year flood." He said there's not 1,000 years of precipitation records anywhere in the world and the phrase is a "statistical pretzel based on 80 years of rainfall data."
Mark HeinzAugust 29, 2022
Native Woman Pleads With Tribal Police Chief For Answers To Sexual Assault Problem
A tearful young Native American woman on Monday asked a federal police chief for more help addressing the sexual assault problem on the Wind River Indian Reservation, stating that predators walk the area and victims are too intimidated to report the assaults.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2022
With Fall/Winter Approaching In Wyoming, “307 Radio” Gives Search And Rescue Big Help
A 307 two-way radio frequency gives Wyoming search and rescue teams better odds of finding people stranded in the backcountry, a Sublette County rescue coordinator said.
Mark HeinzAugust 29, 2022
No Change In Park County Election Recount: Newsome Still Beats Webber
The results of the State House District 24 race election recount Monday turned out exactly the same between State Rep. Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, and Challenger Nina Webber. Newsome still won by 83 votes.
August 29, 2022
Dave Simpson: You Say Marmot, I Say Whistle Pig
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "I'm a creature of habit, so most summer afternoons, up high in the Snowy Range, you'll find me listening to the Medicine Bow River, keeping an eye out for moose. And whistle pigs."
Dave SimpsonAugust 29, 2022
“Touchstones To Our Past” – Volunteers Restore Historic Buildings In Shoshone National Forest
Volunteers with the nonprofit organization HistoriCorps have been sanding, pouring cement, crafting replacement logs, and painting the interiors and exteriors of historic cabins at the Crandall Ranger Station.
Wendy CorrAugust 29, 2022
Second Monkeypox Case in Wyoming, Health Dept Says Condoms Might Not Be Enough
As the state health department announced Wyomings second monkeypox case on Monday, it warned that condoms may not be enough to stop the spread.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2022
Cody Stampede Rodeo Board Member Resigns Over Animal Cruelty; Board, PRCA Reject Charges
A Cody Stampede Board member told Cowboy State Daily that he resigned from the Cody Stampede because of the way a 2,000-pound elderly Brahma bull was being treated at the Cody Nite Rodeo.
Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2022
‘Deadman’s Curve’ Takes Another Victim In Fiery Crash; WYDOT Launches Safety Campaign
Last week, a fiery crash claimed the life of a semi truck driver who failed to navigate "Deadman's Curve" on Highway 16 near Buffalo, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 29, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, August 28, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.13 per gallon.
August 29, 2022
Cowboys Fall to Illinois on the Road in Season Opener, 38-6
The Wyoming Cowboys fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the season opener on Saturday by a score of 38-6 in Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
Jimmy OrrAugust 28, 2022
Wyoming Scientists Worried About Declining Bee Population
Because of a significant decline in the bumblebee population in Wyoming and the entire country, there are many species of bumblebees that are under consideration to be listed as endangered, including four in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 28, 2022
Dennis Sun: Do We Want China To Continue To Buy Farmland Next To Our Military Bases?
Dennis Sun writes: "I can understand sellers wanting these countries to buy their lands they pay top dollar. But at some point, we have to stop this nonsense. It's a food security issue."
Dennis SunAugust 28, 2022
Rod Miller: There Must Be Fifty Ways To Leave
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "All the State of Wyoming needs from any political party is a slate of candidates for the general election. The states involvement with partisan organizations should begin and end there."
Rod MillerAugust 28, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Kick Off 2022 Season With First-Ever Meeting vs. Illinois
The Wyoming Cowboys and Illinois Fighting Illini play on Saturday, Aug. 27 in Champaign, Ill. Kick time is set for 2 p.m., Mountain Time from Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
August 27, 2022
State Elections Director Looking For New Job Following Chuck Gray Primary Win
State Elections Director Kai Schon is looking for a new job. Schon's announcement comes one week after the policy director for the Secretary of State's office said she was resigning because of Chuck Gray's primary win.
Leo WolfsonAugust 27, 2022
Wyoming Public Land Users Watch “Corner Crossing” Case With Interest
Two Wyomingites who frequently tread public lands a hunter and a scientific researcher said theyre taking a wait-and-see approach to the outcome of a pending lawsuit regarding a corner-crossing trespassing case.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2022
California Gov Bans Gasoline Cars – Wyoming Would ‘Revolt’ If Attempted Here, Dealers Say
California plans to ban all new gas-powered vehicles from the state by 2035. Wyoming car dealers told Cowboy State Daily if that was attempted here, there would be a revolt.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2022
Wyoming Combat Veterans Offer to Dart Wild Mustangs with Birth Control
Having veterans shoot mustang mares with birth control darts could help solve the conundrum of wild horse management in the West, including Wyoming, a veterans advocate said.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2022
Teton County’s Affordable Housing Crisis Is Case Study For State
Local and state government and non-profit entities are scrambling to provide affordable housing in the most expensive zip code in the country, Teton County, Wyoming.
Jen KocherAugust 26, 2022
Dave Walsh: University Of Wyoming Cowboy Football Is Here
Dave Walsh writes: "The Cowboys are one of just 22 FBS teams that will get their seasons, and the college football season, underway this weekend."
Dave WalshAugust 26, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, August 25, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose at $5.08 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.15 per gallon.
August 26, 2022