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25 Bronze Statues Installed In Cheyenne Capitol Bronze Project And 30 More Planned
Around 25 bronze statues have been installed throughout downtown Cheyenne so far and 30 more are planned. Some statues have cost more than $40,000 each.
August 02, 2022
Former Wyoming Democratic Gov. Mike Sullivan Switches Party To Vote For Cheney
Former Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan said he never thought hed see the day where hed register to vote as a Republican, but that day has come. He said he plans to vote for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in the upcoming Republican primary.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
Crossover Boom: Wyoming GOP Voter Registrations Explode In July
Wyoming Republican registrations increased in July at 10 times their average 2022 monthly growth rate. And since January, the GOP has gained 11,000 voters while Democrats have lost 6,000.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2022
Chris Navarro Wind Turbine Art Project Moves Forward In Casper
Wyoming artist Chris Navarro is awaiting the delivery of 12 used turbine blades. He will be using them to create a giant "Wind Cathedral" sculpture in downtown Casper.
Wendy CorrAugust 02, 2022
Dave Simpson: The Mind Just Keeps On Boggling
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Now we're begging the Saudis to boost oil production, instead of unleashing our domestic energy industry. The mind boggles."
Dave SimpsonAugust 02, 2022
Thomas Kelly Drops Out Of Wyo Superintendent Race, Endorses Schroeder
Thomas Kelly dropped out of the Wyoming superintendent of public instruction race on Monday, the Wyoming Republican Party announced late in the day.
August 02, 2022
Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, August 1, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.50 per gallon.
August 02, 2022
By Her Voting Record, Liz Cheney Is A Staunch Conservative But Her Rift With Trump May Be Too Much To Overcome
During her first two terms in office, Cheney was widely considered one of the most conservative politicians in the country, voting with Trump more than 92% of the time. But her break from the former president may cost Cheney her job.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
Cheney Applauds Kevin Costner Endorsement: “Real Men Put Country Over Party”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday touted the endorsement of Kevin Costner by stating "Real men put country over party."
Jimmy OrrAugust 02, 2022
National Beard & Moustache Championship To Be Held In Casper
The National Beard and Moustache Championship will be held in Casper in November. It will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Booze and Bacon Festival.
August 01, 2022
Wyoming Not Among States Suing USDA Over Transgender Mandates
Twenty-two states last week sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture for imposing transgender-friendly guidance on the nations schools and state agencies, but Wyoming wasnt one of the states suing.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2022
Laramie Food Truck Owner Aims To Break Chicken Wing World Record Next Year
Trent Weitzel, the owner of Laramie's Weitzel's Wings (Double Dubs) and Josh Allen's favorite wing spot, is going to attempt to break a world record for selling the most chicken wings in 24 hours.
August 01, 2022
Simpsons, Cheneys Break Ground At Mineta-Simpson Institute At Heart Mountain On Saturday
The Simpsons, the Minetas, and the Cheneys came together on Saturday for the groundbreaking of the 7,341-sq.ft. Mineta-Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.
Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2022
Small Fairs Celebrate The Heart Of Wyoming
From Dayton Days to the Big Horn County Fair in Basin; Longmire Days in Buffalo to the Goshen County Fair in Torrington all of these small town celebrations bring together local residents, boost profits for local businesses, and give the local population something to look forward to every year.
Wendy CorrAugust 01, 2022
Afton Mayor, Wife Still Hospitalized After Being Run Over By SUV; Teen To Be Criminally Charged
The mayor of Afton and his wife will be hospitalized in Idaho Falls, Idaho "for a time," and the teenager who hit them last week will soon be criminally charged, the Afton police chief said Monday.
August 01, 2022
Cheyenne Frontier Days Night Shows, Rodeo Attendance Slightly Down, But Not By Much
Although Cheyenne Frontier Days' night show and rodeo attendance dipped slightly this year, there was no concern to be had from the organization's CEO the day after the "Daddy of 'em All" wrapped.
August 01, 2022
Woman Who Slipped On Sidewalk In Wheatland 3 Years Ago Now Suing Family Dollar For Half Million
A Wyoming woman who slipped on an icy sidewalk at the Family Dollar in Wheatland three years ago is now suing the store chain for more than half a million dollars.
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2022
Douglas Man Launches His Own Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunt in Fremont Canyon
A Douglas man who spent eight years trying to track down Forrest Fenn's treasure has hidden his own treasure in Wyoming and is inviting people to join the "Gonzo Treasure Hunt."
August 01, 2022
CNN Comes To Cheyenne Frontier Days; Attendees Slam Cheney
CNN came to Cheyenne Frontier Days on Sunday to report on U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's re-election bid. The reporter said she could only find two Cheney supporters in the park.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Letter To The Editor: What Is The Wyoming Republican Party Afraid Of
Dear Editor: What is the Republican Party in Wyoming afraid of? Why are they supporting those in the GOP leadership that dont want January 6 investigated?
July 31, 2022
Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, July 29, 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 $3.50 per gallon.
July 31, 2022
Rod Miller: Eating Green Chili With Proust At Rose’s Lariat
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Sad news from County Six as Roses Lariat has closed, because an auto parts store wants their space for parking. For the uninitiated, Roses Lariat in Rawlins has served the best Mexican food north of the Nueces River for fifty years or so."
Rod MillerJuly 31, 2022
Man Dies Saturday Morning After Two Shootouts With Wyoming Highway Patrol
A man with an active warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Saturday morning following two shootouts in Crook County, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Aaron Turpen: Traditional Car Dealership Is Dead; Consumers Now Have Advantage
Cowboy State Daily automotive writer Aaron Turpen explains why the traditional car dealership is dead and why consumers now have the advantage.
Aaron TurpenJuly 30, 2022