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Lawsuit Claims Dubois Mayor’s Wife, Not Motel Owner, Refused Room To Veteran With Service Dog
The owner of a Dubois motel said a former employee -- who happened to be the mayors wife -- told a veteran who had a service dog that she could not stay at the motel because the motel did not allow "pets."
July 06, 2022
Patriotism Is Part Of The Curriculum At Park County Schools In Cody
While patriotism may be "out of style" in some areas of the country, it's not in Wyoming. Especially in Cody, where patriotism is literally written into the policy books at Park County School District #6.
Wendy CorrJuly 06, 2022
Campbell County Fair Replaces Pig Wrestling With ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Competition
In place of its popular pig wrestling event, the Campbell County Fair will now host an "American Ninja Warrior"-style event, in which teams of four will race through a massive obstacle course.
July 06, 2022
Dan Dockstader Drops Out Of Secretary Of State Race; Endorses Tara Nethercott
Wyoming State Sen. President Dan Dockstader told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that he is dropping out of the Secretary of State race and endorsing Tara Nethercott.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2022
Dave Simpson: A Far Cry From The Watergate Hearings
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Some of us are old enough to remember the Watergate hearings back in the summer of 1973. Trust me on this: The January 6th 'hearings' ain't no Watergate hearings. "
Dave SimpsonJuly 06, 2022
Wyoming Company Sues Over Digital Currency Deal
A Wyoming company that pledged artwork and gemstones to back a digital currency is suing the company that issued the digital currency.
July 06, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday July 5, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price was $4.24 per gallon in Laramie.
July 06, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Al Simpson May Still Be The Most Interesting Man In Wyoming
Bill Sniffin writes when former Sen. Al Simpson, a Republican who is a harsh critic of current Wyoming GOP leadership, receives his Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, he will say that he is an American who lives in Wyoming and will not be saying that he is a member of the Wyoming Republican Party.
Bill SniffinJuly 06, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: The Colorado Wolf Mess
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "In the current situation, it doesnt matter how many times those wolves kill cattle, or dogs in ranch yards, the wolves can suffer no consequences."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 06, 2022
Adoption Agencies Say There Are More Than Enough Families Ready & Waiting To Adopt Babies
Wyoming adoption agencies say babies will not go unwanted because of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion. They say there is no shortage of families waiting to adopt children.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2022
Social Influencer Known For Eating Raw Animal Organs Set To Move In To Kanye West’s Building In Cody
A social media influencer best-known for eating raw liver and raw animal organs as part of his nutrition company is working to purchase Kanye West's giant 31,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Cody.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022
Sisters Nearly Killed After Being Rear-Ended Into Moving Train Near Wyoming Border
A young Nebraska woman and her little sister were nearly killed on Sunday when their car was rear-ended and pushed into a moving train near the Wyoming border.
July 05, 2022
Missing Ukrainian Teen From Gillette Found in New Jersey With 21-Year-Old Man She Met On Internet
A Ukrainian 15-year-old girl who ran away from Gillette in June was recovered in New Jersey last week after leaving with a 21-year-old man she met on the Internet.
July 05, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday July 5, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price was $4.24 per gallon in Laramie.
July 05, 2022
Legislative Committee Skeptical About Banning “Dark Money” From Wyoming Campaigns
A Wyo legislative committee is worried that First Amendment protections would be violated by barring corporations from making independent campaign expenditures.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022
Jackson Man Without Life Vest Drowns In Tubing Accident On Snake River Over Weekend
A 22-year-old Jackson man died in a tubing accident on the Snake River over the Fourth of July Weekend. The victim was not wearing a life vest.
July 05, 2022
Lingle, Wyoming Community Comes Together For Flood Cleanup After Evacuation
The community of Lingle, a small town in Goshen County, has come together over the last few days to help clean up the area after a flood caused a portion of the town to be evacuated on Friday.
July 05, 2022
Liz Cheney Not Ruling Out 2024 Presidential Run
Appearing on ABC News' 'This Week' on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney acknowledged the possibility of a presidential run in 2024 but said she hasnt made a decision yet.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022
Aaron Turpen: No, Buying an Electric Car Does Not Make You a Democrat
Cowboy State Daily automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "While you may or may not be ready for an electric vehicle right now, you will likely see them as commonplace in your lifetime. And considering one wont change your political affiliation. I promise."
Aaron TurpenJuly 05, 2022
Heightened Wildfire Season In Southeast Wyoming, Other Areas Average So Far
Heading into the first full week of July, forecasts called for most of Wyoming to have about an average potential wildfire risk, but some southern portions of the state were trending above average.
July 05, 2022
Trump Blasts Cheney On July 4, Calls Her “Despicable Human Being”
Former President Donald Trump blasted Liz Cheney on Independence Day calling her a "despicable human being" after the congresswoman said the Jan. 6 committee could refer him to the Justice Dept for prosecution.
Jimmy OrrJuly 04, 2022
Economic Tsunami: NE Yellowstone Communities Say Flooding Has Created Ghost Towns
For communities at the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park which rely on tourism, the flooding in June has created an "economic tsunami." Businesses say the towns are totally empty.
Wendy CorrJuly 04, 2022
Rod Miller: Will Wyoming’s Silent Majority Speak Up?
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If Wyomings Silent Majority comes down on the side of Oral Eathornes MAGA carnival, then we can expect a future in which Romeo Bouchard is appointed Superintendent of the State School for Wayward Girls, and the Wyoming Supreme Court is replaced by the Park County Mens Full Gospel Gun & Glee Club..."
Rod MillerJuly 04, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Attempting To Eat Sanford’s Monster Burger Called “The OMG”
Food columnist Tim Mandese attempted to be the first person to ever successfully eat Sanford's "The OMG" burger which weighs more than five pounds and stands more than 15 inches tall.
July 04, 2022