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Cicadas Have Emerged in Wyoming This Year To Throw Predators Off, Entomologists Say
Although the cicadas weren't scheduled to come out this year, a University of Wyoming entomologist told Cowboy State Daily that they've emerged to keep predators from tracking their life cycles.
August 05, 2022
Wyoming Prison Guard Shot At Nebraska Grocery Store Has Been Flown To Care
A Wyoming prison staffer was reportedly shot in the belly Thursday at a Nebraska grocery store, by a man authorities think is his cousin. The victim has been flown to care, the alleged shooter has been charged with attempted murder.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2022
Bill Sniffin: The Whole World Is Watching Wyoming Politics
Bill Sniffin writes: "The Liz Cheney-Harriet Hageman race for our lone U. S. Rep. seat in the GOP primary is being covered breathlessly by media and watched nonstop by political junkies from just about everywhere."
Bill SniffinAugust 05, 2022
Liz Cheney Brings In More Than $2 Million In July; Campaign Total Over $15 Million
Liz Cheney raised more than $2 million in July bringing her total fundraising amount to $15.1 million. Challenger Harriet Hageman has raised $3.8 million.
Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Liz Cheney Is Guardian Of Democracy
Dear Editor: Liz Cheney knows that Donald Trump tried to subvert the will of the people after the 2020 election, and this cannot go unchallenged and unpunished.
August 05, 2022
Some Communities Still Isolated After Historic Flood Wiped-Out Parts Of Yellowstone
It's been nearly two months since the historic floods wiped out Yellowstone National Park and road construction crews are working 24/7 to reconnect the northern entrances.
Wendy CorrAugust 05, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Thursday, August 4, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.09 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.40 per gallon.
August 05, 2022
Rock Springs Mayor Accused Of Attempting To Land City Deal For His Own Business
Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo is accused of attempting to use his position as mayor to land a contracting deal for his own business.
August 05, 2022
Survivors Of Fatal Lightning Strike In Teton Wilderness Return To Lander
The survivors of a lightning strike that killed one man and injured another Tuesday at a remote campsite in the Absaroka Mountains were back in Lander Thursday.
Mark HeinzAugust 05, 2022
Long, Strange Trip: Cheyenne Man Returns To City After Forty Years
George Jay Wienbarg, a Cheyenne native, recently returned to his hometown to connect with his roots and legacy as a relative of Buffalo Bill.
August 04, 2022
Dave Walsh: Wyoming’s 1988 Football Team Heading To Hall Of Fame
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "The 1988 Cowboy football team is a most worthy entrant into the Hall of Fame. Many will say that it has earned the right to be considered the greatest Cowboy team ever."
Dave WalshAugust 04, 2022
Dick Cheney Calls Trump Coward In New Ad Supporting Liz
In a campaign video released on Thursday, former Vice President Dick Cheney called former President Trump a "coward" and said a "real man wouldn't lie to his supporters."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Rammell Tries To Get Opponent Kicked Out Of Gov Race By Filing Lawsuit Against Wyoming SOS
Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Rex Rammell said he was filing a lawsuit against the Wyoming Sec of State for "dereliction of duty" in hopes that he can get fellow candidate Brent Bien kicked out of the race.
August 04, 2022
Harry Potter Fans Agree: Wyoming Is Not A Hufflepuff State
Wyoming is apparently a Hufflepuff state, but Harry Potter fans in the Cowboy State do not agree.
August 04, 2022
Barrasso Introduces Bill To Block Biden From Selling U.S. Oil Reserves To China
After the U.S. agreed to sell one million barrels of oil to China, Sen. John Barrasso introduced legislation that would prohibit the Biden administration from selling any future oil reserves to China.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2022
Harriet Hageman Calls 2020 Presidential Election “Rigged” And “Travesty”
For the first time, congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has taken a firm stance on the 2020 Presidential election. Hageman told a crowd in Casper on Wednesday that the election was "absolutely rigged."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Cheyenne’s Brandon Nimmo Named Mets Winner Of Heart & Hustle Award; Could Be Team Captain
Cheyenne's Brandon Nimmo was just named the recipient of the 'Heart and Hustle' award for the team. More notably, however, he could be named team captain
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Advocates Ask Judge To Block Abortion Ban Longer
Abortion advocates suing the state of Wyoming over its abortion ban asked a state court on Thursday to block the ban throughout the court proceedings.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2022
“Yellowstone: Invasion Of The Idiots” Has Unlimited Content Because People Are Idiots
The creators of the popular Facebook page "Yellowstone: Invasion of the Idiots" say there is unlimited content for their page because people are truly idiots.
Wendy CorrAugust 04, 2022
Hageman Bashes Kevin Costner As Pretend Rancher In Hollywood TV Show
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman on Thursday mocked Kevin Costner's support of Liz Cheney calling the Yellowstone actor a "pretend rancher in a Hollywood production."
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Lummis Defends Vote Against PACT Act “Burn Pit” Legislation
Sen. Cynthia Lummis voted against the PACT Act, which allocates health care funds for veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange, citing the cost of the legislation and expansion of illnesses included.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
“The Laramie Project” Tackles Hard Issues in a Conservative Community
In a community as conservative as Cody, putting on "The Laramie Project" that highlights controversial social issues was a challenge, according to director Bethany Sandvik.
Wendy CorrAugust 04, 2022
Maxfield: Chuck Gray’s $10,000 Income “Doesn’t Link Up” With $300,000 Campaign Spending
Former Secretary of State Max Maxfield said he finds it both ironic and troubling that a candidate raising claims about the 2020 elections being fraudulent, may have committed election fraud themselves.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Wyoming Ranch Once Owned By Walt Disney Family On Market For $71 Million
The Diamond G Ranch, which sets 17 miles west of Dubois, was the wilderness playground for Morton Salt Company executives until and later sold to the Walt Disney family.
August 04, 2022