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UPDATE: Adoption Begins At Cheyenne Animal Shelter Following 58 Large Dog Rescue
UPDATE: Although there are still 200 animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter following a rescue of 58 large dogs at a "hoarder's house" last week, the dogs are beginning to get adopted.
April 27, 2022
Wildlife Advocates Argue Against Hunting Wyo Wolves After Game And Fish Releases Wolf Report
A Wyoming Game and Fish wolf biologist touted the use of hunting as a a management tool for gray wolves in the state, a method two wildlife advocacy groups disagreed with.
April 27, 2022
Barrasso Thinks Trump Will Get Twitter Account Back
With Twitter being purchased by billionaire Elon Musk this week, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will likely have his account reinstated.
April 27, 2022
Lifetime Hunting Ban Appropriate For Poaching Grizzly, Wyoming Wildlife Official Says
A man who admitted to poaching a grizzly bear outside of Yellowstone National Park was suitably punished when he lost his hunting privileges for the rest of his life, according to an official with a Wyoming wildlife group.
Jimmy OrrApril 26, 2022
Legendary Wyoming Artist Jim Bama Dead At 95
Legendary western artist James Bama passed away on April 24 at his home in Wapiti. He was 95 years old and leaves behind scores of art pieces that have stood the test of time.
Wendy CorrApril 26, 2022
Cheyenne Air Quality Ranked Best In Country
The American Lung Association ranked Cheyenne's air quality as number one in the nation. Casper ranked 6th in the annual report.
April 26, 2022
Wyo Park Officials Warn Against Jumping Into Outhouses To Save Dropped Phones
After a California woman was rescued last week after falling headfirst into an outhouse trying to retrieve her phone, Wyoming park officials are warning residents or tourists from trying the same.
April 26, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Profiles in Political Cowardice — WyoRino and WyoVote
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "While the anonymous folks behind the websites WyoRino and WyoVote portray themselves as bastions of Conservatism (with a capital C), Im calling out both for political cowardice."
Cat UrbigkitApril 26, 2022
Snowstorm Provides Relief For Ranchers Plagued By Drought, But Comes At A Cost In Lost Livestock
Record snowfall in northeast Wyoming over the weekend provided much-needed relief for ranchers hard hit by drought, though for some, came at a hefty cost in lost livestock and repairs following the storm.
Jen KocherApril 26, 2022
Dave Simpson: Our Last Dog? That Jury’s Still Out!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "'This is absolutely the LAST DOG we're ever going to have,' my wife proclaims on a pretty regular basis. 'And I mean it!'
Dave SimpsonApril 26, 2022
Sheridan County Fireworks Show Canceled After 34 Years
After 34 years, Big Horns annual Fireworks Celebration a statewide Fourth of July Tradition has come to an end.
Wendy CorrApril 26, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, April 25, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $4.86 per gallon. The lowest price of gasoline in the state at $3.75 was in Gillette.
April 26, 2022
Lummis Welcomes Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Twitter Buyout
Wyoming's junior U.S. senator welcomed the buyout of social media giant Twitter on Monday by billionaire Elon Musk.
April 25, 2022
Gillette Slammed With 19 Inches Of Snow Over Weekend; 2nd Highest Snowfall Record
Northeastern Wyoming was pummeled by a strong winter storm over the weekend, with Campbell County receiving a near-record 19 inches of snow between Saturday and Sunday.
April 25, 2022
Powell Students Clear Wind River Canyon Rock Slide; WYDOT Not Thrilled
Although some parents were proud of the Powell students who helped clear boulders from a rock slide in the Wind River Canyon on Saturday, the Wyoming Dept of Transportation said it was a "volatile situation" and they could have gotten hurt.
Wendy CorrApril 25, 2022
Cheney Denies Leaking Tape Where Kevin McCarthy Called On Trump To Resign
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is denying accusations that she leaked audio featuring House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling on former President Donald Trump to resign.
April 25, 2022
EPA Blames Wyoming For Denver Pollution Despite Contributing 1% Of Smog Emissions
Despite contributing only 1% to Denver-area pollution, the EPA is threatening to slap Wyoming with severe new emission requirements to protect Colorado. Over 93% of Denver's smog is generated in Colorado.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2022
More Proof Of Spring In Rocky Mountains: Bear Breaks Into Car, Destroys It
More proof that spring has finally come to the Rocky Mountains occurred Sunday when a bear destroyed a car because people didn't follow basic common sense.
Jimmy OrrApril 25, 2022
Man Shoots Self Following Traffic Stop In Sheridan
A Sheridan man shot himself Friday night following a traffic stop in a Sheridan neighborhood, the Sheridan County Sheriff's Department announced.
April 25, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, April 24, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson at $4.86 per gallon. The lowest reported was $3.77 in Gillette.
April 25, 2022
Experts Question ‘Green’ Claims For Electric Vehicles
Widespread EV adoption would require rare earth minerals which are in short supply in the United States. Importing the minerals spark ethical questions as rare earth minerals extraction overseas often involves child slave labor and can damage the environment.
The Center SquareApril 24, 2022
Rod Miller: Colter’s Run Through the Disneyland of Death, Version 2.0
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Instead of marketing Yellowstone as some sort of benign, Eden-like fantasy land, we should be honest and say that its one of the few places left on earth where we are not on top of the food chain. Im convinced that well attract a better, smarter bunch of visitors with that approach."
Rod MillerApril 24, 2022
Cale Case: Big-Tent Republicans, We Need You
Sen. Cale Case writes: "Increasingly, GOP officials and events and our government meetings are characterized by hate, threats and even violence. Yet I am convinced that most Wyoming Republicans trend more towards the real issues and value civility and collaboration in service to the state."
Jimmy OrrApril 24, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Who Have Had Drone Encounters Look To Trespass Law
Rep. Chip Neiman said he has not yet decided whether hed be comfortable shooting down a trespassing drone, or crafting legislation to allow for it.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2022