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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
Bureau of Land Management Yesterday and Today: Energy Independence
Former BLM Director Perry Pendley writes: "In July 2019, America, for the first time since 1957, achieved energy independence. Sadly, it did not last long. President Biden began on his first day in office by killing the Keystone XL Pipeline, cancelling all federal oil and gas lease sales..."
William Perry PendleyApril 05, 2022
Teacher Shortage Hits Wyoming; Legislator Says It’s Top Priority For State
Rep. Jerry Paxton, R-Encampment, said Covid burnout and Critical Race Theory are two reasons why Wyoming is experiencing a teacher shortage. He said the shortage needs to be a top priority for legislators.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Announces He Will Seek Second Term
In announcing he will run for a second term, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wyoming was one of the states to impose few restrictions on its residents during the coronavirus pandemic and kept students in school for more days than any state in the nation.
April 04, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, April 4, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Kemmerer at $4.49 per gallon. The lowest price $3.78 per gallon of regular unleaded is in Douglas.
April 04, 2022
Sheep Shearing In Wyoming: It’s A Lot Of Work, “There’s No George Jetson Machine”
At a sheep shearing class in south Campbell County on Saturday, teacher Wade Kopren said there's no easy way to shear sheep: "There's no George Jetson machine to just run them through. It's hard work."
April 04, 2022
Cheyenne Police Use High Tech “Barnacle” Device For Failure To Pay Parking Tickets
The rollout of a new parking enforcement method in Cheyenne called "The Barnacle" has drawn the complaints of some residents who think it is a waste of time and money. Some residents believe they can defeat it though.
April 04, 2022
Rod Miller: Change Is Coming. Like It Always Has, Like It Always Will
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "There are the whispers when two women are seen holding hands, or the 'wrong' book shows up on the library shelf, or the 'wrong' candidate gets elected.whispers like 'this used to be such a good place' and 'our Wyoming values are changing.'"
Rod MillerApril 04, 2022
Gillette Cops Bust Speeding Californian With 300 Pounds Of Weed Worth $1.2 Million
A California man is in custody in Gillette after he was found hauling nearly 300 pounds of marijuana worth $1.2 million.
April 04, 2022
Laramie County Deputy Expected To Make Full Recovery After Being Shot Over Weekend
A Laramie County sheriff's deputy who was shot by a suspect in an incident over the weekend is expected to make a full recovery, a department captain told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
April 04, 2022
Wyoming Deputy’s Shooting A Reminder Of Dangers Faced By Law Enforcement Officers
The shooting of a Laramie County Sheriffs deputy on Saturday is bringing attention to the dangers that Wyoming peace officers face every day. Although shootings are rare, the incidents have an impact on law enforcement across the state.
Wendy CorrApril 04, 2022
Wind Project Developer Charged In Deaths Of Golden And Bald Eagles
A wind power development company whose windmills across the country have been blamed for the deaths of 150 golden and bald eagles has been cited in the deaths of nine of the birds in Wyoming and New Mexico.
April 04, 2022
Horse Advocacy Group Calls For Stop To Wyoming Roundups After Horses Catch ‘Strangles’
A wild horse advocacy group is calling for the stop for roundups in Wyoming after a number of horses in Wheatland caught a disease known as the "strangles."
April 04, 2022
Kindness Ranch Pet Of The Week: Saturday, April 2, 2022
The new Kindness Ranch beagle rescues from the breeding facility in Virginia will be ready for adoption by the end of April.
Jen KocherApril 04, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, April 3, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Evanston at $4.62 per gallon. The lowest single price is $3.78 per gallon of unleaded regular in Douglas.
April 03, 2022
Laramie County Sheriff’s Deputy In Intensive Care Following Deadly Shootout
One man is dead and a Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy is in Intensive Care following a shoot-out in Cheyenne on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrApril 03, 2022
Fentanyl Deaths In Wyoming Increasing; Federal, State Officials Worried
Cheyenne's Tanner Wirfel was just 31 when he died from a fentanyl-related overdose in October. His death is representative of the rising threat posed by the synthetic opioid, which state and federal officials say is rapidly increasing its presence in Wyoming.
April 02, 2022
Wyoming Wolf Killing Colorado Cattle Won’t Be Put-Down Or Relocated Due To Endangered Species Status
Due to its status under the Federal Endangered Species Act, a Wyoming wolf which has killed at least three cows, will not be put-down or relocated. Colorado officials will try scare tactics and other hazing methods instead.
April 02, 2022
Wyoming Farmers Grapple With High Fertilizer, Other Costs
Wyoming farmers and ranchers are being hit by continually rising fertilizer costs and those higher expenses will likely find their way to consumers.
April 02, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Everybody Wants Wyoming Water; How Do We Keep Colorado From Stealing It?
The biggest threat to Wyoming water has been posed by a Fort Collins entrepreneur, Aaron Million. He lusts after that water and has promoted plans upon plans to get it to the Front Range of Colorado.
Bill SniffinApril 01, 2022
Volcano Scientist Says Yellowstone’s Steamboat Geyser Could Quit Erupting And “Go To Sleep”
Yellowstone's chief volcano scientist says Steamboat Geyser, the world's tallest geyser, is slowing down and soon might quit erupting altogether or as he put it "go to sleep."
April 01, 2022
Cheney Spearheading Efforts To Get Dept. Of Energy To Establish Uranium Reserve
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is spearheading a congressional attempt to get the Department of Energy to establish a uranium reserve in the United States.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2022
Wyo Supreme Court: Parents’ Rights Must Be Considered In Grandparents’ Visitation Requests
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the rights of parents to raise their children as they see fit must be taken into consideration when grandparents ask courts to issue visitation orders for their grandchildren
April 01, 2022