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Former Attorney General Says Firing Of Pinedale Teacher ‘Disturbing’ Since No Due Process
A former Wyoming Attorney General is questioning the legality of a school board's decision to fire a teacher because he was featured in a child predator "sting" operation.
April 20, 2022
Former GOP Legislator Says Wyoming Will Never Legalize Marijuana
A former Republican legislator who once purchased marijuana for his uncle who was dying of lung cancer said Wyoming will never legalize marijuana until the federal government OKs it.
Jimmy OrrApril 20, 2022
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Rescues 58 “Giant” Dogs From Hoarder’s House; Expecting 10 More
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is asking for help after rescuing 58 "giant" dogs and 40 birds from a hoarder's house. The CEO called it the biggest challenge she's ever faced.
April 20, 2022
Federal Judge Denies Ex-Cop’s Dismissal Request In Racism Lawsuit
A federal judge has denied a former Albany County deputy's request to dismiss a lawsuit against him, which accuses him of racial discrimination.
April 20, 2022
Testimony About ‘Inappropriate’ Advances Not Allowed In Fremont Co Child Molestation Trial
Munda was charged last September with multiple counts of first-degree sexual abuse stemming from allegations that he touched a girl inappropriately when she was 5 and went on to sexually assault her for several years, starting when she began fifth grade.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2022
Jonah Field Executive: Resumption Of Oil, Gas Leasing ‘Promising’
The end to a moratorium on oil and gas lease sales on federal land is "promising," even though the amount of land to be leased has been significantly reduced from original proposals, a vice president of Jonah Energy told Cowboy State Daily.
April 20, 2022
Lovell Officers Praised For Rescuing Boy From House Fire
Lovell police officer Dusty Schultz received the "Lifesaver Award" for saving the life of an 8-year-old boy who was trapped in a house fire in Lovell.
Wendy CorrApril 20, 2022
Gordon Joins Republican Governors’ Border Strike Force
Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said he will offer support to the southern border "while the Biden administration sits idly by and fails to take action on this crisis."
April 20, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Wheatland at $4.59 per gallon. The lowest reported price was $3.73 in Gillette. These are the highest and lowest reported prices among those stationed surveyed.
April 19, 2022
Inflation: Wyoming Cost Of Living Highest In 40 Years
Led by a 22% increase in the cost of transportation, Wyomings cost of living in the fourth quarter of 2021 grew at the fastest annual rate seen in 40 years.
April 19, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Tracking Bird Flu
Avian influenza is spreading with the spring migration of wild birds. The bad news is that the outlook for domestic flocks and a variety of wild birds that contract the virus is glum.
Cat UrbigkitApril 19, 2022
Wyoming-Set ‘Outer Range’ Series Hits Number One On Amazon
"Outer Range," an Amazon series set in Wyoming, has risen to the top of the streaming services' ranks since its debut last week.
April 19, 2022
Yellowstone Actor Cole Hauser To Lead Cody’s Stampede Parade
Cody Stampede officials announced that Yellowstone actor Cole Hauser will serve as grand marshall for the Cody Stampede parade on July 4.
Wendy CorrApril 19, 2022
Two Confirmed Dead in Explosive Riverton House Fire
Two people died in a house fire and explosion in Riverton on Monday, authorities have announced.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2022
Shoshoni, Wyoming: “Our Town Doesn’t Have To Die”
Community leaders in Shoshoni say they are refusing the let the town of 471 die. By investing in infrastructure, a high-quality school, and identifying growth opportunities, they believe it can persevere.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2022
In Effort To Thwart Bear/Human Contact, Wildlife Group Donates Free Bear-Proof Trash Cans
A Wyoming wildlife group is offering free bear-proof trash cans to the residents of Teton County in an attempt to cut down on bear encounters that could potentially turn fatal.
April 19, 2022
Fallen Wyoming Marine’s Family Say Alec Baldwin’s “Entitlement” Led Him to Attack Them
In defending their $25 million lawsuit against against Alec Baldwin, the family of fallen Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum said Baldwin's "overwhelming sense of entitlement led him to attack the grieving widow and sisters" of the Marine.
April 19, 2022
Cheyenne Man Says Flight Erupted In Cheers, National Anthem When Mask Mandate Ended
A Cheyenne man said passengers on his Delta flight cheered and sang the National Anthem when they were informed about 15 minutes into a flight that the mask mandate on airlines was lifted Monday evening.
April 19, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, April 18, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Wheatland at $4.59 per gallon. The price was $3.73 in Gillette.
April 19, 2022
Dave Simpson: Always Ask For The ‘Wisdom Discount’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Let's talk about something other than war and politics this week, because, like, everyone needs a ding-dong break now and then."
Dave SimpsonApril 19, 2022
Wamsutter Man Will Serve 75-100 Years For Sexually Abusing Grandchildren
A Wamsutter man will serve the next 74 to 100 years in prison for child sexual abuse and exploitation, some instances of which involved his grandchildren, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.
April 18, 2022
Platte County Inmates Sue For $2 Million, Claim Confidential Mail Was Opened
A group of Platte County Detention Center inmates is suing the jail, the county, and its commissioners for $2 million claiming some of their confidential mail was opened in violation of their constitutional rights.
April 18, 2022
Former Three-Term Cheyenne Mayor Bill Nation Dies at 96
Former three-term Cheyenne Mayor Bill Nation, a World War II veteran and former legislator, died on Thursday at the age of 96.
April 18, 2022
Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes To Battle Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers In “The Match” Golf Tournament
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen is going to shift his focus from football to golf this summer in a bid for his first win of any sort over Tom Brady.
April 18, 2022