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Dave Walsh: The Wyoming Cowboys Played The First-Ever American Football Game In Australia
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "In Australia, all on-air radio announcers are members of a union. And until Wyoming Sens. Al Simpson and Malcolm Wallop got involved on our behalf, we were not allowed to do the broadcast. But we were finally cleared to broadcast and were off to Melbourne for the 85 season finale."
Dave WalshApril 29, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, April 28, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson, with $4.86 per gallon. Two Gillette locations had the lowest price for gas at $3.75.
April 29, 2022
Lawsuit Challenges New Wyoming Voter ID Law
The lawsuit filed in Albany County District Court by former legislator Charles Pelkey on behalf of Tim Newcomb said Wyoming's law requiring voters to show identification when casting their ballots infringes on the ability of citizens to vote.
April 29, 2022
With No Lawsuit Ruling, Natrona County Still Limited To Six Delegates At Convention
With no action expected on a lawsuit filed by the Natrona County GOP against the state Republican Party before the convention begins on May 5, the county -- the state's second largest -- will have only six delegates attending the convention.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2022
Ethete Dad Pleads For Governor’s Help To Reinvestigate Death Of His Daughter
In an April 17 letter to Governor Gordon, an Ethete father is asking for the governor's help to bring in federal marshals to reinvestigate the death of his daughter.
April 28, 2022
UW Astronomer: Wyoming In Perfect Location To See May Lunar Eclipse; Longest Lasting In 7 Years
A UW astronomer told Cowboy State Daily that Wyoming is in the best location to watch next month's lunar eclipse as it will begin just as the sun goes down.
April 28, 2022
Laramie County GOP Chair: Eathorne Selectively Enforcing Rules, Committing “Voter Fraud”
Laramie County GOP Chair Dani Olsen said Wyoming Republican Chairman Frank Eathorne is "spouting falsehoods" in defending a position that could result in nearly all of the county's delegates not being included in the upcoming GOP convention.
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2022
Wyoming “Pumpkin King” Jay Richard Already Planting Pumpkin Seeds To Break State Record
Worland's Jay Richard, who hosts Wyoming State Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off every year, will be planting his giant pumpkin seeds this weekend in his latest effort to attain the crown.
April 28, 2022
Man Sues Wyoming Company Over ‘Do Not Call’ Violations
A Louisiana man is suing a Sheridan, Wyoming company for $28,000 for repeatedly calling him repeatedly despite being on the federal "do not call" list.
April 28, 2022
Man Suing Town Of Evansville, Cops For Beating, Tasing, Arrest Without Probable Cause
A man is suing the town of Evansville and multiple police officers for beating, tasing, pepper spraying and arresting him without probable cause or reasonable suspicion.
April 28, 2022
$76 Million Gambled in Wyoming Since Online Sports Betting Was Legalized; 28,000 People Have Tried
Since online sports betting was legalized in September, 2021, more than $76 million has been wagered in Wyoming by a total of nearly 28,000 people.
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2022
Bill Sniffin: The Wind – My God – Why Has The Wind Increased So Much?
Bill Sniffin writes: If a season could be schizophrenic it would be Wyomings spring.
Bill SniffinApril 28, 2022
Coy Knobel: Wyoming Really Is A Special Place, But It Won’t Stay That Way Without Effort
Guest columnist Coy Knobel writes: "Whether it be social media, an influx of out-of-staters, a real and effective assault on our values from high-population areas and or other reasons, theres a resentment in Wyoming that didnt used to be here."
Coy KnobelApril 28, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $4.86 per gallon. The lowest price was found at two locations in Gillette at $3.75.
April 28, 2022
Largest Wyoming Coal Plant Target Of Sierra Club Lawsuit
A collection of environmental advocacy groups including the Sierra Club is targeting Wyoming for a perceived lack of enforcement of federal Clean Air Act rules as they pertain to the Jim Bridger Power Plant in Sweetwater County.
Leo WolfsonApril 27, 2022
Carbon County GOP Chair Reckless Endangerment Trial Continues; Correnti Pushes For Dismissal
Carbon County GOP Chair Joey Correnti IV is accused of pointing a 9-mm pistol at Nicholas Chadwick in October during an altercation in Saratoga and later firing a shot into the air.
April 27, 2022
Coal Money Gone: Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars No Longer Available For School Construction
Wyoming will receive no coal lease bonus money to help fund its schools and their construction needs in the next two years, a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars compared to past budget cycles.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2022
Teton County Property Taxes Soar As Property Values Climb Out Of Control
This year, Teton County -- the wealthiest county in the U.S. -- has a market value of $34 billion. Most residents saw property tax increases of between 30 - 50% over the last year.
April 27, 2022
Gun Lover Jeffree Star Receives Custom Pink Firearm From Beretta
Since moving to Wyoming in 2020, cosmetics mogul Jeffree Star has expanded his gun collection, saying he was even in the process of building a weapons room comparable to those seen in James Bond films.
April 27, 2022
Wind River Canyon Cleanup & Construction To Cause Significant Delays
Delays between Shoshoni and Thermopolis in the Wind River Canyon could last up to a month as a result of a major rockslide that occurred last Saturday.
Wendy CorrApril 27, 2022
More Than 18 Months After Opening, Natl Museum Of Military Vehicles Will Have Grand Opening Celebration
More than 18 months after opening its doors, the National Museum of Military Vehicles will finally have its grand opening celebration in late May.
April 27, 2022
Alec Baldwin Claims 1st Amendment Protection After Calling Fallen Wyo Marine’s Family “Insurrectionists”
In requesting a dismissal against the $25 million lawsuit against him, actor Alec Baldwin says he had the First Amendment right to call the family of fallen Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum "insurrectionists"
April 27, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Welcomes Leo Wolfson To Team As State Government & Political Reporter
Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday announced the hire of Leo Wolfson, formerly of the Cody Enterprise, to cover state government and politics effective immediately.
Jen KocherApril 27, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $4.86 per gallon. Two locations in Gillette had the lowest price of $3.75.
April 27, 2022