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Man Arrested In Yellowstone In Vermont ‘Murder For Hire’ Plot
A Colorado man was arrested in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday in connection with what an FBI agent described as a 2018 murder for hire plot in Vermont.
April 09, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, April 8, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $4.39 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was $3.78 per gallon in Douglas.
April 08, 2022
Wrong Turn Leads To Discovery Of Missing Riverton Man In Las Vegas
A Riverton man who disappeared last week in Las Vegas after missing his flight and being hurt in a street attack has been found by an uncle who made a wrong turn.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Fed Law Enforcement Warns Russian Hackers Could Target Wyoming Critical Infrastructure
Federal law enforcement officials are warning that Russian hackers could target refineries, pipelines, power grids and other critical energy infrastructure in Wyoming.
April 08, 2022
Laramie County Sheriff Tells Writer to “Shut The Hell Up” Over Wounded Deputy
The sheriff of Laramie County told a writer to "shut the hell up" over comments the individual made about one of Glick's deputies who was shot last weekend.
April 08, 2022
Breakdowns That Crippled Rawlins Water Systems Could Happen Anywhere In Wyoming
The widespread water system failures that shut down Rawlins schools and businesses last month could happen almost anywhere in Wyoming, according to a state water expert.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Tells Man He Must Prove He Does Not Have Pot
The Wyoming Supreme Court said a man who claimed he didn't have marijuana when he was captured by police with marijuana was the one who had to prove it.
April 08, 2022
Former Cheyenne Employee Sues City; Claims Abusive Behavior By Former Mayor
During her only term as tenure, Mayor Orr was prone to fits of rage and would lash out angrily at Ms. Freeman and other city employees, the lawsuit said.
April 08, 2022
Gordon Applauds Ruling To Reinstate Trump-Era Water Rules
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon applauded a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that reinstates a Trump-era clean water rule.
April 08, 2022
Dave Walsh: NCAA Tournament Brings Back Memories Of Wyoming’s ‘Sweet 16’ Season
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "The mens championship on Monday night was the classic finale for all of it. This years Final Four took me back to the Cowboys final game of the 1986-87 season."
Dave WalshApril 08, 2022
Megan Degenfelder Enters Superintendent Race, Says Voices Of Parents Being Silenced
Megan Degenfelder, a former chief policy officer for the state Department of Education, announced she is running for the office to address problems caused by anti-American values in education and a silencing of the voices of parents.
April 08, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Trade Barbs In Dispute Over Jackson, Romney, Trump
While united in expressing concerns over Supreme Court nominee Kentaji Jackson on Thursday, Rep. Liz Cheney and challenger Harriet Hageman found plenty of fault with each other.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, April 7, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Wheatland at $4.79 per gallon. The lowest single price remained at $3.78 per gallon in Douglas.
April 08, 2022
Bill Introduced To Create Universal “No Fly” List For Violent Passengers; Lummis Opposed
Lummis said she has nothing against individual airlines choosing to deny service to individuals who have broken the rules but to bring the federal government into it is overreach.
Jimmy OrrApril 07, 2022
University of Wyoming’s Only Ukrainian Student Rallying Support For Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine rages on and proof of atrocities against civilians mounts, University of Wyoming's only Ukrainian student is on a mission to garner support for her home country.
Wendy CorrApril 07, 2022
60% Of Wyoming Nursing Homes Are Understaffed
Wyoming is experiencing major issues with staffing in the health care industry, particularly at nursing homes. In December 73.5 of Wyo nursing homes had staffing shortages. Now the number is at 60%.
April 07, 2022
More Than One-Third Of Wyoming’s Electric Vehicles In Teton County; Three Counties Have Zero
Although there are only 456 electric cars registered in Wyoming, more than one-third of those are in Teton County. Three counties, Big Horn, Crook, and Niobrara, have no electric vehicles.
April 07, 2022
Rod Miller: Mark Gordon And Gattin’ Em Through The Gate Without A Wreck
Columnist Rod Miller writes on Gov. Gordon's first term: "First he had to deal with the pandemic and then the goofball wing of zealots in his own political party who were very publicly going batshit crazy."
Rod MillerApril 07, 2022
Illegal Dumping Continues Near Riverton; Six Tons Of Garbage Removed Last Week
Three dump trucks hauling more than six tons of garbage cleared a stretch of road east of Riverton last week. The illegal dumping not only costs taxpayers money but takes away funds from snowplowing, highway patching, and other projects.
Clair McFarlandApril 07, 2022
Clair McFarland: The Joys Of Cooking By Committee
Clair McFarland writes: "It all started when I decided to quadruple a cookie recipe to feed my four sons. Their eyes shone from across the countertop like full moons cresting an alien horizon."
Clair McFarlandApril 07, 2022
Cheney Takes Down Former Trump Lawyer Rudy Giuliani During Floor Speech
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney fired at former President Donald Trump's previous attorney Rudy Giuliani this week during a House floor speech, pointing out he lost his ability to practice law after following Trump's election claims.
April 07, 2022
C.W. McCall’s ‘Convoy’ Meant Something To Wyoming Truckers
The death of C.W. McCall, who rose to fame after recording the song "Convoy," meant a lot to Wyoming truck drivers who drove semis in the 1970s when the song was a national sensation.
Wendy CorrApril 07, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Wheatland Wyoming at $4.79 per gallon. The lowest single price remains to be $3.78 per gallon of regular in Douglas.
April 07, 2022
Laramie County Deputy Released From Hospital After Deadly Weekend Shooting
The Laramie County Sheriff's deputy that was involved in a fatal shooting over the weekend was released from the hospital on Wednesday, sheriff's officials announced.
April 07, 2022