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Wyoming Internet Provider To Give $30 Discount For Low-Income Residents
A Wyoming broadband provider will be one of many across the nation that will soon begin providing Internet access for a capped cost for low-income residents due to a move by President Joe Biden's administration.
May 09, 2022
Greybull Man Charged With Pretending To Be Dead Man For 50 Years
A Greybull man is facing 20 years in prison and a nearly $1 million fine for posing as a dead Idaho man for the last 50 years.
May 09, 2022
Wyoming GOP Convention Wrap-Up: Civility & Optimism Despite Laramie County Walkout
Certain members from Laramie County, including party Chairman Dani Olsen, accused the party of playing politics with this decision as retribution for the countys party speaking out against state party leadership.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022
Fremont County GOP Seeking to Censure Sen. Cale Case For “Insubordination” To Oath of Office
The GOP in the precinct covering the town of Pavillion has lost confidence in Sen. Cale Case-R-Lander, according to a proposed resolution leaked Monday morning to Cowboy State Daily.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2022
Animal Cruelty Investigation Results In 12 Dogs Rescued From “Terrible Case of Neglect” in Lovell
A dozen large mixed-breed dogs in Big Horn County were rescued Saturday from what Kindness Ranch director John Ramer said was one of the most neglectful situations he has ever seen.
May 09, 2022
Cheyenne Police Chief Acknowledges Increase In Property Crime, Says Progress Is Being Made
The Cheyenne police chief said although the city has seen a spike in property crimes over the last year, the police department is taking steps to mitigate the situation, he told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
May 09, 2022
Hunting Group Asks To Join Corner Crossing Lawsuit In Support Of Missouri Hunters
The "Backcountry Hunters and Anglers" organization has asked to join the federal "corner crossing" lawsuit involving four Missouri hunters filed by a North Carolina businessman who owns a ranch on Elk Mountain.
May 09, 2022
“Hobo Haven” Discovered After Demolition of Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming
When the Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming was demolished last month, it turned out there was more vacancy than expected. An underground room complete with carved-out shelves was discovered under the dilapidated 70-year-old motel.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2022
Boyfriend Now Considered ‘Person of Interest’ In Missing Gillette Woman Case
The boyfriend of missing 32-year-old Gillette woman Irene Gakwa is now considered a person of interest in her disappearance. Police say he is not cooperating with the investigation.
May 09, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday PM, May 8, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was $3.87 per gallon in Gillette.
May 08, 2022
Dennis Sun: Stockgrowers Association Needs Support Of All Wyomingites
Dennis Sun writes: One has to recognize the support currently provided by its 1,200 members or the businesses supporting WSGA through sponsorship or being in the tradeshows at the convention.
Dennis SunMay 08, 2022
Rod Miller: State Government Needs To Extricate Itself From Wyoming Political Parties
Columnist Rod Miller writes: No longer should the State of Wyoming have any statutory relationship with any political party within its borders. The business of the State of Wyoming is NOT the business of political parties! And vice versa."
Rod MillerMay 08, 2022
Laramie County Delegates Walk Out of GOP Convention After State Party Vote To Expel
Nearly every member of the Laramie County delegation walked out of the Wyoming GOP convention on Saturday after the Republican Party voted to ban most of the delegation from participating.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Bill Sniffin: 52 Years Ago, Yellowstone Was An Ill-Defined Place Compared To Today
Bill Sniffin writes: I am literally one of a handful of people still alive who also attended the parks centennial celebration in Cody in 1972.
Bill SniffinMay 07, 2022
Wyo Republican Convention: Resolutions Committee Wants End To EPA, BLM
Resolutions calling for the dismantling of some of the state and federal governments biggest agencies were approved Friday by the Resolutions Comittee of the state Republican Convention.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Barrasso, Gordon Receive Mostly Support At GOP Convention Dinner, Some Boos
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso spoke during the congressional delegation dinner at the GOP Convention on Friday night, drawing mostly support from the audience, but also some noticeable jeers.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Missing Alaskan Girl Found In Gillette, Mother Charged
A missing girl from Alaska was recovered on Friday afternoon by U.S. Marshals and Gillette police officers, the Marshal's office announced.
May 06, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, May 8, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson, with $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was in Gillette, $3.87 per gallon.
May 06, 2022
Fremont County Prosecutor Wants Time To Review Psych Tests In Double Murder
The prosecutor in a double homicide case against a St. Stephens teenager has asked for extra time to review the teens psychiatric evaluation.
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2022
Wyoming GOP Committee Votes For ‘English As Official Language’ Resolution
In voting for the "English As Official Language" resolution, many committee members said they were concerned that English is becoming a minority language bringing traditional American culture under attack.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2022
Tourist Season Begins: WYDOT Says Don’t Drive With Camper “Slide-Outs” Extended
With tourist season beginning, transportation officials are warning tourists not to drive their campers with the "slide-outs" extended.
May 06, 2022
Wyoming Celebrates 150th Anniversary Of Yellowstone National Park
On Friday morning, dignitaries gathered at the Old Faithful Inn to take part in Yellowstone National Park's 150th celebration.
Wendy CorrMay 06, 2022
Meteorologists: Wyoming’s Snowpack Levels Increasingly Better, But Not Time To Celebrate
Wyoming's snowpack levels have increasingly gotten better over the last two months, although the state is still not out of the woods when it comes to drought, meteorologists told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
May 06, 2022
Second Corner Crossing Case: Criminal Trespassing Charges Against Missouri Hunters Dismissed
Just one week after four Missouri hunters were acquitted of criminal trespassing charges in an ongoing "corner crossing" case in Carbon County, the second set of charges lobbied against the hunters were dismissed on Friday.
May 06, 2022