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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
Drought, High Diesel And Hay Prices Devastating To Ag Producers in NE Wyoming
For ranchers in northeastern Wyoming, the last two years have been hard with severe drought and skyrocketing prices for hay and feed. Now there's record-high diesel prices...
April 07, 2022
Wyoming Auto Insiders Not Optimistic About 40 MPG Fuel Standards
Wyomingites in the auto industry are not optimistic about the new national fuel economy standards that will require vehicles to average 40 miles per gallon by 2026.
April 06, 2022
Supreme Court Rules Jackson Man Does Not Have Fundamental Right To Distribute Marijuana
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Jackson resident and congressional candidate Casey Hardison does not have a fundamental right to distribute marijuana.
April 06, 2022
State Legal Panel Says Laramie County D.A. Should Pay $91,000 For Hearing Expenses
On top of finding Laramie County DA Leigh Anne Manlove incompetent and recommending she be disbarred, the legal panel that oversees Wyoming attorneys is recommending she pay $91,000 for the hearing against her.
April 06, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Buffalo Commons, Version 2022
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: The American Prairie Reserve, a non-profit Montana-based organization that has built up more than $100 million in assets, is buying up property to create the largest nature reserve in the contiguous United States and the federal government is helping them.
Cat UrbigkitApril 06, 2022
Rock Springs Woman ‘Devastated’ After Council Shoots Down Backyard Chicken Proposal
The Rock Springs City Council on Tuesday night voted down a proposal to discuss changing city ordinances to allow residents to raise chickens in their backyards, leaving the chief proponent of the idea "devastated."
April 06, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Will Vote Against Jackson Confirmation To Supreme Court
Both of Wyomings U.S. senators plan to vote against Judge Kentaji Jacksons appointment to the nations highest court.
Clair McFarlandApril 06, 2022
Yellowstone Announces Annual Pass For $1,500 But It Won’t Work For 150 Years
Yellowstone National Park has announced the creation of an $1,500 Inheritance Pass which will allow someone to visit the park for a full year -- beginning in the year 2172.
April 06, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Masters Golf Is This Week; Here Are Some Memories of Wyomingites Who Have Gone
Bill Sniffin writes: But for a few days in April of 2001, this might have been the most fun I have ever had on a golf course and I wasnt even playing.
Bill SniffinApril 06, 2022
Historic Sheridan Inn For Sale At $4.25 Million
The historic Sheridan Inn, which was once owned by Buffalo Bill Cody and was known as the finest hotel between Chicago and San Francisco, is up for sale at $4.25 million.
Wendy CorrApril 06, 2022
Lander Hospital Says It Shouldn’t Pay Medical Bills For Woman Whose Eye Was Gouged Out
Lander's SageWest Hospital said it should not be responsible for the medical bills of a Fort Washakie woman who died after her eye was gouged out by a fellow patient.
Clair McFarlandApril 06, 2022
High Winds Blast Wyoming; Trucks Overturned, Roads Closed, Structures Toppled
Strong winds blasted the entire state of Wyoming on Tuesday, with some areas experiencing gusts between 60 to 95 mph over the last 24 hours.
April 06, 2022
Gordon Says He Wants Second Term To Finish What He Started
In an interview with Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon said he is seeking a second term to build-on the initiatives he launched in his first term.
April 05, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Wheatland at $4.79 per gallon. The lowest single price was $3.78 per gallon in Douglas.
April 05, 2022
Only Two Homes In Jackson Under $1 Million; Real Estate Prices Doubled In Last 18 Months
Real estate broker Greg Prugh said a three-bedroom condo in Jackson last year sold for $775,000 and the same property today was just sold for $1.5 million. The residential property with the highest sale price currently on the market tops the $19 million mark.
April 05, 2022
Cody Magazine Owners Suing Showtime For Copyright Infringement Over “UFO”
The owners of a UFO-themed magazine based out of Cody is suing a TV network for copyright infringement, recent court filings showed.
April 05, 2022
Rock Springs Residents Divided Over Backyard Chicken Debate
A dispute launched by a barking dog has led to spirited debate among Rock Springs residents over -- chickens.
April 05, 2022
Riverton Man Missing In Vegas After Being Hospitalized In Fight; Misses Flight Home
A Riverton man, who was hospitalized after getting into a fight in Las Vegas and pleaded to relatives for someone to "come get him," missed his flight home. His family has since filed a missing persons report.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Dave Simpson: Good News, The Legislature Got An F
Dave Simpson writes that the Cheyenne newspaper gave the Legisature an F because they failed to raise taxes, cash-in on free Medicaid expansion money, didn't spend as much humanly possible on American Rescue Plan Act money, and talked about silly issues like prohibiting guys from competing on girls' athletic teams.
Dave SimpsonApril 05, 2022
Eating Wyoming: The Chugwater Soda Fountain
The Chugwater Soda Fountain, which opened in 1914, is the oldest operating soda fountain in Wyoming. In April 2021, locals Jill and Christian Winger purchased and remodeled the business.
Tim MandeseApril 05, 2022
Bee Colonies Relatively Healthy In Wyoming But Beekeepers Worried About New Pesticides
Although bee colonies are considered relatively healthy in Wyoming, beekeepers are very worried about new pesticides which they call "insidious."
Wendy CorrApril 05, 2022
Baldwin Asks For Dismissal Of $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Family Of Fallen Marine
Actor Alec Baldwin on Monday asked a Wyoming judge to dismiss a $25 million defamation lawsuit against him, arguing that there is a "lack of personal jurisdiction" and "failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted."
April 05, 2022
Hageman Says Big Tech Law Changes Needed Even With Elon Musk Purchase Of Twitter
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman said she was hopeful with the news of Elon Musk's purchase in Twitter as "the platform is an obvious, aggressive opponent of true freedom of expression."
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022