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State, Fed Biologists Warn Public To Stay Away From Grizzly Trapping Sites
Federal and state biologists are warning citizens to stay away from the bright orange "do not enter" signs where grizzly trapping is taking place. Bears that are recovering from tranquilizers may be "irritated" which could lead to a less-than-optimal encounter.
Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2022
Candidate Rails Against Wyoming Receiving Federal Funds But He Received $1.7 Million In Federal Funds
Mike Schmid, a Republican running in House District 20, said in a candidate forum that Wyoming must wean itself away from federal dollars. But a year earlier, he accepted more than $1.7 million in federal COVID dollars.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Harriet Hageman: Cheney Falsely Claims To Be Defending Constitution While Guiding Lawless J6 Committee
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman writes: "All Americans should agree that defending the Constitution is essential. However, when Liz Cheney claims thats what shes doing, it just isnt so."
Harriet HagemanAugust 08, 2022
Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, August 8, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.28 per gallon.
August 08, 2022
Tom Lubnau: No One Wants To Starve Children, Eat Humans, Or Steal Your Firearms
Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau writes: "Soon, well see bills to have the State of Wyoming issue a Colt 1910 to every newborn. If a candidate opposes that bill, theyll be called gun grabbers."
Tom LubnauAugust 08, 2022
Cheney Campaign ‘Cautioned’ By Secretary of State After Mailing Out Ballot Request Forms
The Wyoming Secretary of State last week cautioned the Cheney campaign against using official election language on campaign literature after her campaign funded a mass mailing of absentee ballot request forms throughout Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2022
Don’t Let Pristine Appearance Fool You, Wild Wyoming Water Isn’t Safe To Drink
A tourist in Yellowstone was caught filling her family's water bottles from a creek. Thankfully, a smart person warned her that drinking untreated water -- even in Wyoming -- is dangerous.
Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2022
Race Against Time: Critical Yellowstone Road Must Be Fixed Soon Or Tourism Would Take Direct Hit
If a key road, which was destroyed during the Yellowstone floods, isn't fixed by the time snow flies, the only other road to Yellowstone communities will have to be plowed. That would ruin the snowmobile industry, tourism officials say.
Wendy CorrAugust 08, 2022
Wyoming Law Enforcement Urge Caution With 400,000 Sturgis-Bound Bikers On Road
Wyoming Highway Patrol authorities are urging motorists to use extra caution this week as more than 400,000 bikers will pass through the state heading to Sturgis, South Dakota for the largest motorcycle rally in the world.
August 08, 2022
Billion Barrel Oil Reserve Discovery Confirmed In Central Wyoming
Sen. Ogden Driskill said the confirmation of a billion-barrel oil reserve in central Wyoming could be huge for the state but it will depend on how President Biden's "anti-oil administration" deals with it.
August 08, 2022
Lummis Endorses Hageman, Nethercott, and Degenfelder
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced on Sunday that she is endorsing Harriet Hageman for U.S. House, Tara Nethercott for Secretary of State, and Megan Degenfelder for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jimmy OrrAugust 08, 2022
Letter To The Editor: I’m Highly Disappointed In Dick Cheney And His Daughter Liz
Dear editor: "To say that I am highly disappointed in Dick Cheney and his daughter, Liz, is a gross understatement."
August 07, 2022
Rod Miller: A Guide to Post-Election Etiquette for Drugstore Candidates
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If you are a drugstore candidate and you lose your primary, the path has been laid out for you by everyone involved in the Big Lie, from Trump on down through the ranks. Heres what you do..."
Rod MillerAugust 07, 2022
Boston Family “Rocked By Grief” With Loss Of Son In Teton Wilderness Lightning Strike
The family of the man killed by a lightning strike in the Bridger Teton National Forest last week said they "are rocked by grief at having lost our dear Jack."
Jimmy OrrAugust 07, 2022
Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, August 5, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $5.09 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.38 per gallon.
August 07, 2022
Cynthia Lummis: Three Homegrown Wyoming Women Rise to the Top in This Year’s Election
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "It should come as no surprise that there are three exceptional women at the top of Wyoming ballots this year."
Cynthia LummisAugust 07, 2022
British Tourist Still Hospitalized After Bison Attack; Remains Partially Paralyzed
British tourist Amelia Dean remains hospitalized after being gored and flipped by a bison more than 7 weeks ago in Custer State Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 06, 2022
Trump Endorses Two More Statewide Wyoming Candidates Late Friday
Former President Donald Trump on Friday announced his support of two additional statewide candidates on Friday. Secretary of State candidate Chuck Gray and current Treasurer Curt Meier received the vote of confidence from Trump.
Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2022
Out-Of-State PAC Targets Wyoming Candidates, Even Endorsees Are Mad
A Colorado-based political action committee has been supporting Wyoming state-level candidates and smearing their opponents, without those candidates' support.
Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2022
University of Wyoming Law Student Reunited With Family’s Tribal Headdress In England
A UW law student traveled to a London museum last month to see her great-great grandfather's headdress which is in a storage facility. Chief Yellow Calf is considered one of the Northern Arapaho's most important and respected leaders. UW leaders are working to bring it back home.
August 05, 2022
Voters Alarmed After Receiving Absentee Ballot Request Forms From Cheney Campaign
Upset voters have been calling county clerk offices after absentee ballot request forms were sent to homes in every Wyoming county this week on behalf of Liz Cheney's campaign.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2022
Safety Expert Details How Not To Get Struck By Lightning In Wyoming
A National Lightning Safety Council member told Cowboy State Daily on Friday how to avoid getting struck by lightning.
August 05, 2022
“Longmire Days” Returns to Buffalo, Wyoming On August 18
Longmire Days, a festival centered on the books and television show created by local author Craig Johnson, is returning on August 18 - 21 in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 05, 2022
Wyoming Democratic Congressional Candidates Bash Cheney
The three Democrats running for U.S. House in Wyoming are clear about their thoughts when it comes to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys service: Wyoming deserves better.
Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2022