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Hard Work, Late Hours Define American Dream for Saratoga Couple’s Four Businesses
Cassie and Tommy Orduno employ 27 people in Saratoga, Wyoming (pop. 1,700) while raising two kids. It isn't easy but they say it's worth it.
August 21, 2022
Art Advocates: Investment in Public Art is Investment in Community
From bronze sculptures in Sheridan and Gillette to murals in Laramie and Lander, advocates say public art creates community pride which draws visitors and new residents alike to Wyoming.
August 21, 2022
Wyoming Brewery Offers Free Beer For A Year To Artist Who Designs Labels For Their Beer
Snowy Mountain Brewery in Saratoga is looking for Wyoming artists to create label designs for the four varieties of beer the brewery cans and distributes throughout the state. The winning artist gets a year's supply of free beer plus $1,000.
August 21, 2022
Cheney Struck Down, But More Powerful?
Wyomings U.S. Representative, Liz Cheney, may have lost her reelection bid, but that has not dampened her spirit nor changed her mission to reshape the Republican Party and relegate former President Donald Trump to his own political oblivion.
Coy KnobelAugust 21, 2022
The Day The News Stopped; A Farewell To Jim Angell
Cowboy State Daily's Jim Angell died on Wednesday. We couldn't have had a better colleague or a better friend. He will remain on our masthead. We love you, buddy.
Jimmy OrrAugust 20, 2022
5,000 Gallons of Gas Spilled in Yellowstone National Park On Friday
Nearly 5,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline were spilled in Yellowstone National Park following a single-vehicle rollover of a fuel truck
August 20, 2022
Cale Case: Republicans Looking For Candidate To Run As Independent Against Chuck Gray
State Sen. Cale Case told Cowboy State Daily there is an ongoing campaign to find an Independent candidate to run against Republican Chuck Gray in the general election.
Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2022
Recount Results: Nothing Changed, Incumbent Loses By 13 Votes In Northeastern Wyoming
Wyoming's only recount in the 2022 primary was made official on Friday and the earlier vote count was correct. The loser of the race thanked the county clerk staffs and said, "It's a process that works great."
Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2022
Yellowstone Reminds Tourists Not To Get Gored By Bison
Not that any tourists will listen, but Yellowstone officials are warning that bison can get particularly aggravated this time of year because it is the mating season.
August 19, 2022
81-Year-Old Man Selling His Prairie Dog Vacuuming Business
An 81-year-old Colorado man who spent more than 30 years vacuuming up prairie dogs as part of his pest control business says hes ready to sell his equipment and pass along his knowledge, should the right person come along.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2022
Wyoming Education Group Sues State For Not Having ‘Unsurpassed’ Education Funding Model
Saying Wyoming lawmakers havent upheld a court mandate to provide an unsurpassed and equitable schools system, an educators group sued the state on Thursday.
Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2022
Upset That Your Candidate Didn’t Win? Blame The Also-Ran Candidates Who Never Had Any Shot At Winning
Thomas Kelly withdrew from the superintendent's race but too late for his name to get taken off the ballot. As his political ideology was similar to Schroeder, many of those 11k votes would likely have gone to Schroeder which could have changed the outcome.
August 19, 2022
Three Missing Cubs Not On Wyoming Grizzly Mortality List Probably Dead
A federal biologist told Cowboy State Daily that the total number of grizzly deaths in Wyoming is likely three more than the official tally of 28. That's because three missing grizzly cubs in Grand Teton National Park are likely dead.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2022
Rivalry Continues: Hageman, Cheney Argue Over Concession Phone Call
After Harriet Hageman said Liz Cheney did not concede to her, Cheney produced audio of the voicemail. Then Hageman released her own audio.
Jimmy OrrAugust 19, 2022
Jim Angell, Former Managing Editor For Cowboy State Daily, Dies At 64
Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily's former managing editor, died on Wednesday at the age of 64. Angell helped found Cowboy State Daily, which is now the largest news organization in Wyoming.
August 19, 2022
More Than 6,000 Vehicle-Wildlife Collisions Happen Every Year In Wyoming
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has initiated 240 separate projects to address the 6,000+ vehicle-wildlife collisions that happen every year in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s Message To Liz Cheney: ‘You’re Fired!’
Bill Sniffin writes: Cheneys nonstop criticism of Trump made her a one trick pony and Wyoming voters both did not like the trick nor did they enjoy seeing it played over and over again.
Bill SniffinAugust 19, 2022
Dave Walsh: Wyoming College Football Is One Week Away
Cowboy State Daily columnist Dave Walsh writes: "Im actually excited about watching and enjoying Cowboy Football without having to describe it. I cant wait to let out a cheer, or sing Cowboy Joe, whenever I want."
Dave WalshAugust 19, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Ray Hunkins Should Write More Columns
Dear editor: I am writing to commend Cowboy State Daily for the recent column you published by Ray Hunkins entitled "In Biden Administration, Ideology Trumps Common Sense."
August 19, 2022
Wyoming’s Daily Gas Map: Thursday, August 18, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.24 per gallon.
August 19, 2022
Wyoming Gets First Airstream Franchise; Grand Opening On August 27
The grand opening of Wyoming's first Airstream franchise is on August 27 in Etna, Wyoming. To many, Airstreams are as much of an American icon as Harley-Davidson.
August 19, 2022
Secretary Of State Policy Director Resigns; Says She Won’t Work For Chuck Gray
The communications and policy director for the secretary of state's office told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that she is quitting the office because of Chuck Gray's primary election win on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2022
Wyoming Hunting: “90/10” Big Game Hunting Allocation Might Be Down, But Not Out
The current idea for a 90/10 split for allocation of big game hunting tags in Wyoming has stalled with a wildlife policy advisory board, but an advocate for the idea said he and others hope to keep pushing the matter in the Wyoming Legislature.
Mark HeinzAugust 18, 2022
175-Foot Lawn Design Shows Off University of Wyoming Grad’s Cowboy Spirit
Jake Edmunds is a BIG fan of Wyoming Cowboy football. And hes shown it in a BIG way by mowing a 175-foot high replica of Steamboat, the Wyoming Cowboys icon, into his lawn just outside Sheridan.
Wendy CorrAugust 18, 2022