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After Mass Firing At Reservation School, FBI Investigating Corruption, Sexual Misconduct, Drug Use Claims
The U.S. Attorney told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that the FBI is investigating a scathing report detailing corruption, drug use, and sexual misconduct at a Wind River Reservation School which resulted in the superintendent, two principals, and the entire school board being fired.
Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2022
Cheyenne Man Spots UFOs Over City; Don Day Says Wyoming Not Under Alien Attack
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day crushed dreams of close encounters on Wednesday when he explained that a reported UFO sighting in Cheyenne was probably not a glimpse of alien craft.
May 11, 2022
New Law Means 90% of Hunting Licenses For “Big Five” Animals Will Go To Wyoming Residents
Because of a new law passed earlier this year, 90% of hunting licenses for "big five" wild game animals will go to Wyoming residents, leaving only 10% for non-resident hunters. The new law takes affect in 2023.
May 11, 2022
Wyoming Highway Patrol Reminds Drivers Not To Move Vehicles In U-Haul Trucks
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is warning drivers that it is not wise to haul vehicles in the back of U-Haul trailers. In Wyoming, the driver would likely be ticketed or charged with a crime
May 11, 2022
Al Simpson To Give Eulogy For His “Oldest Friend” Norm Mineta In June
Former Sen. Al Simpson will give the eulogy for his oldest friend Norm Mineta, who served as a congressman and led both the Dept of Commerce and Dept of Transportation. Simpson and Mineta met as Boy Scouts in Wyoming in the 1940s. Simpson in Cody and Mineta on at a Japanese internment camp on Heart Mountain
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2022
Longtime Wyo County Clerk: Democrats Registering As GOP To Vote In Cheney Race
Longtime Fremont County Clerk Julie Freese said many Democrats have told the office they are registering as Republicans specifically to vote for Liz Cheney.
Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2022
Wyoming Tourism Season Is Here, But There’s A Serious Shortage of Workers
The tourism season is back in Wyoming but workers are not. There is a serious labor shortage in the state which could have big impacts on communities that rely on tourism.
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2022
Former House Speaker Tom Lubnau Resigns From GOP Leadership
Former Wyo Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau resigned from state GOP leadership citing differences with actions and ethics of the state party. "The lack of integrity, toxicity, and move toward secrecy have convinced me to resign...," he said.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Was Likely Buried In Yellowstone, Court Docs Reveal
A new batch of court documents filed in a New Mexico court have revealed that Forrest Fenn's famed treasure was likely buried in Yellowstone National Park.
May 11, 2022
Wyoming DEA: Law Enforcement: No More ‘Safe’ Recreational Drug Use
A Wyoming DEA agent said the days of 'safely' using recreational drugs are over. Now, fentanyl-laced drugs are everywhere
May 11, 2022
Wyo GOP Hostilities Continue; Now Laramie County Members Demand Chairwoman Resign
Although the Wyoming GOP convention may be over, hostilities remain as factions within Laramie County are calling on each other to resign including a resolution for the chairwoman to step down.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was in Gillette at $3.86 per gallon.
May 10, 2022
Letter to the Editor: The Future of the Wyoming Republican Party
Dear Editor, Today marks another episode in the saga that is plaguing the Grand Old Party of Wyoming. The once powerful and successful political organization that we were proud to call our own has steadily declined to a state of disfunction and dereliction.
May 10, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Yellowstone Stirs Controversy Over State Management of Predators, Part 2
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Yellowstone park officials know that wolf and grizzly bear populations have saturated available range inside the park and that these large predator populations will continue range expansion outside the parks borders. YNP created this mess, but looks to the states to fix it."
Cat UrbigkitMay 10, 2022
‘Roe v. Wade’ Court Leak ‘Deplorable,’ Could Backfire, Says Former Wyo Justice
The leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft decision on abortion will probably have little benefit and may even backfire on those responsible, according to several Wyoming attorneys including former Supreme Court Justice Bill Hill.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022
Governor Salutes Cody Firearms Manufacturer As They Expand To A 43,000 Square Foot Facility
Gov Gordon on Monday saluted a firearms manufacturing company which started off in rural Big Horn County in 2016 but now employs 75 people and opened up a facility that is more than 43,000 square feet.
Wendy CorrMay 10, 2022
Reservation School Meltdown: Mass Firings After Allegations of Drugs, Corruption, Sexual Misconduct
After a federal investigation alleging sexual misconduct, drug use, misspending, nepotism, intimidation and corruption among St. Stephen's Indian School leaders, the superintendent, two principals, and the entire school board has been fired.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2022
Wyo Bar Says Interest In Laramie County DA Forced Them To Hold Hearing At Large Hotel Costing $91,000
The Wyoming Bar Association claims that media interest and lack of available space forced it to schedule the Laramie County District Attorney's hearing at the largest hotel in the state. The cost of the hearing was more than $91,000.
May 10, 2022
Three Wyoming GOP Superintendent Candidates Agree Parents Need More Control In Schools
In speaking with Cowboy State Daily at the Republican convention, all three candidates for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction agreed on one thing: parents need to have more authority in the classroom.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022
Senator Cale Case Censured by Fremont County Republican Central Committee
The Fremont County Republican Central Committee on Monday evening censured Sen. Cale Case by a vote of 11 - 7 for a variety of complaints including advocating for Medicaid expansion.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, May 9, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was $3.86 in Gillette.
May 10, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Liz Cheney And Frank Eathorne
Dear Editor: Twice you have published the statement by Liz Cheney that she would not attend the Wyo GOP Convention because Frank Eathorne is a member of Oath Keepers.
May 10, 2022
Dave Simpson: Conspiracy Theorists, You Say?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: State party politics is sort of a hobby like spelunking, or flying model airplanes with little connection to everyday conservatives who just want smaller government, fewer regulations, lower taxes, secure borders, less crime, inflation relief, and a whole lot less of this woke insanity.
Dave SimpsonMay 10, 2022
Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon Proud Of Work In First Term, Says Covid Was Toughest Challenge
Gov Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily that his toughest challenge as governor so far was helping the state navigate the problems posed by COVID-19.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022