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Monsoon Hammers Laramie Saturday, Heavy Rains Could Return Toward Weekend
A monsoon storm hammered Laramie on Saturday afternoon turning streets in to rivers and one green space into an impromptu lake. More severe weather is expected this week.
Mark HeinzAugust 15, 2022
Poop-Smearing Homeless Man Arrested For Setting Man On Fire In Cheyenne
A homeless man, who had a prior run-in with an art gallery owner for smearing his poop on a statue, was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly setting another man on fire at Martin Luther King Park in west Cheyenne.
Jimmy OrrAugust 15, 2022
In Last Ad Of Primary Election Cycle, Cheney Asks Citizens To Join In Fight Against Trump
In her last ad of the primary election cycle, Wyomings U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney never directly asked people to vote for her. She does ask them to join in her fight against former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Legislators Criticizing Gray Have Too Much Experience
Dear editor: It is so rich to see the elite insiders around the state like Rep Lloyd Larsen, Rep Dan Zwonitzer, Rep Evan Simpson, former Sen Eli Bebout and Natrona County Commissioner Rob Hendry bully Rep Gray while they support Gray's opponent.
August 15, 2022
Dave Simpson: I’d Crawl Over Broken Glass To Vote
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "We're witnessing all-out efforts on multiple fronts to keep the guy 70 million of us voted for from ever being president again, despite the many good things that happened when he was president."
Dave SimpsonAugust 14, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Chuck Gray’s Record In The Legislature Has Been Abysmal
Dear editor: Despite Chuck's tenure as a legislator, his peers in the Wyoming House have never trusted him enough to give him a committee chairmanship.
August 14, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Friday, August 12, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Moose at $5.71 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.28 per gallon.
August 14, 2022
Rod Miller: Jousting With David Iverson
Columnist Rod Miller discusses his debate with Wyoming political podcaster David Iverson or as he calls him a "rednecks William F. Buckley."
Rod MillerAugust 14, 2022
Al Franken Endorses Liz Cheney, Hilarity Ensues
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Saturday announced his endorsement of Rep. Liz Cheney. The comedian, who resigned from the senate after sexual misconduct allegations, sarcastically said his support "will carry a lot of weight with Wyoming Republicans."
Jimmy OrrAugust 14, 2022
Wyoming Hunting Preview: The Heat Won’t Beat The 2022 Season, Hunters Say
A searing early August hampered the archery antelope season start, but overall, the 2022 hunting outlook is good, Wyoming outdoorsman say.
Jimmy OrrAugust 14, 2022
Star Valley’s Jay Osmond Celebrates Premier Of “The Osmonds” Musical
Wyoming's Jay Osmond celebrated the premier of "The Osmonds" musical which debuted in London to rave reviews in London on Tuesday.
Wendy CorrAugust 14, 2022
Man Nearly Plunges 800 Feet To Death After Jumping Fence At Bryce Canyon National Park
A tourist at Bryce Canyon National Park nearly fell 800 feet to his death after jumping over a safety fence and losing his balance inches from the canyon edge.
Jimmy OrrAugust 13, 2022
Gigantic $750 Billion Tax And Spending Bill Clears House, Cheney Votes Against
The massive $750 billion tax and spending bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act cleared the U.S. House on Friday and is headed to President Joe Bidens desk. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted against the measure.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Where Is Grizzly 399? Famous Bear Who Hasn’t Been Seen In Over A Month May Have “Eloped”
Unlike last year when a day wouldn't pass without a sighting of Grizzly 399 and her cubs, this year it's different. The famous bear hasn't been spotted in over a month. Wildlife advocates think she has "eloped" with her new boyfriend.
Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2022
Civil War Uniform Button Discovered At Little Bighorn Battlefield
Visitors to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument on Monday discovered a 146-year-old cuff button from a uniform worn in the battle where Gen. Custer was killed in 1876.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Say Chuck Gray Is Wrongly Taking Credit For Voter ID Bill
Two Republican legislators are saying that secretary of state candidate Chuck Gray is wrongly taking credit for a voter ID bill which passed in 2021.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
WYDOT Offers To Plow Stretch Of Critical Yellowstone Road So Citizens Aren’t Stranded
Although it's the dog days of summer, winter weather comes early in Yellowstone. WYDOT has offered to keep a critical road open if a flood-damaged road isn't fixed in time.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2022
One Dead In Wind River Indian Reservation Police Shooting On Thursday Evening
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Thursday evening.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Speed Goats, Swamp Donkeys, Assault Cows: Nicknames Abound For Wyoming’s Wild Critters
There are plenty of nicknames for Wyoming's wildlife. Some go back to pioneers who were baffled by the animals.
Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2022
House District 3: Open Seat Battle In Gillette Between Rusty Bell And Abby Angelos
With Speaker of the House Eric Barlow running for Wyoming Senate, the House seat in District 3 is up for grabs. Taxidermist Rusty Bell is taking on firearms business owner Abby Angelos.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
Who Is The Best Political Expert In Wyoming? Time To Take The Cowboy State Daily Political Quiz
Okay folks, who is the smartest political prognosticator of them all? Take our quiz.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Here Are My Predictions For The 2022 Wyoming GOP Primary Election
Bill Sniffin writes: After crunching my estimated numbers of probable voters, it shows that Liz could win. If Liz can pull off the upset of the decade, it will be because of four factors.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2022
Clair McFarland: Stupid Wood And The Zombie Apocalypse
Clair McFarland writes: "The house was eerily quiet. When you have four sons, quiet usually means someones been stuffed in a suitcase and mailed to Grandmas house. Not that weve ever gotten away with that."
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
University of Wyoming Poll: Hageman’s Lead Over Cheney Has Grown
According to a July 25-Aug. 6 University of Wyoming poll, Harriet Hageman is now leading U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney by 28 points.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022