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Bouchard Says $5,800 Per Person DC Fundraiser For Hageman Proves She’s No Different Than Cheney
Anthony Bouchard on Wednesday said Harriet Hageman's DC fundraiser and DC residence prove she's no different than U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
March 30, 2022
Report: Former Gillette Mayor Did Not Violate Law By Sending Inappropriate Texts
While former Gillette Mayor Louise Carter-King sent many derogatory and insulting texts calling city council members idiots among other names, she did not violate any state laws, according to an investigation.
March 30, 2022
Department of Agriculture Warns Of Highly Contagious Bird Flu In Johnson County
The discovery of a highly contagious bird disease among a flock of ducks in Johnson County has state officials warning people with poultry to keep their birds away from wild birds.
March 30, 2022
Eight More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday that eight more deaths which occurred in February and March had been tied to the illness.
Jimmy OrrMarch 30, 2022
40 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 101 Recoveries; 60 Active
The state reported 40 new laboratory-confirmed and 16 new probable cases, leaving the state with 60 active cases. [READ MORE]
March 30, 2022
Evanston Rancher Concerned About Wolverine Threat After One Wolverine Killed 18 Sheep In Utah
An Evanston rancher said he was concerned about the potential threat of wolverines in Wyoming after one wolverine killed 18 sheep earlier this month in bordering Utah.
March 30, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest single price was $3.78 per gallon in Douglas.
March 29, 2022
Wildland Firefighters In Wyoming And The West Harder to Come By
With fire season only a couple months away, the U.S. Forest Service is worried that they don't have nearly enough firefighters to battle the upcoming summer wildfires.
Wendy CorrMarch 29, 2022
Home Security Cameras Solving Wyoming Crimes; Police Say Cams Are “Incredible Tool”
There was a time when police had to rely solely on eyewitness testimony or a persons accounting of events in a crime. Today, surveillance cameras are filling in those holes and helping law enforcement solve crimes much more efficiently and faster.
Jimmy OrrMarch 29, 2022
Drunk Cheyenne School Bus Driver Loses Commercial Driver’s License
A drunk Cheyenne school bus driver whose blood-alcohol concentration was nearly four times the legal limit and was arrested for driving under the influence while transporting students to South Dakota has lost his commercial drivers license.
March 29, 2022
No Vote On Alcohol Sales At Wind River Casino Because Not Enough People Showed Up To Meeting
Although a vote was scheduled to legalize alcohol sales at the Wind River Casino on the Wind River Reservation, not enough people showed up at the meeting, so it was canceled.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2022
Sheridan, Cody Mayors Say Population Increases Will Have Major Impact On Their Communities
Between the summers of 2020 and 2021, Park and Sheridan counties had two of the highest increases in population recorded in the state. Both mayors said the increases will have a major impact on the communities.
March 29, 2022
Hunters Say ‘Corner Crossing’ Lawsuit An Attempt To Close All Public Land Access
The four hunters accused of trespassing on a wealthy landowners private property in Carbon County on Monday filed a request for dismissal stating that the landowner is illegally blocking access to public lands.
March 29, 2022
Rod Miller: The Republican Firebrand “Gang of Six” of Wyoming and the Legacy of Liberty Valance
Columnist Rod Miller writes: Until 'Romeo' Bouchard, 'Boondock' James, 'Third Rib' McKeown and the rest of that noisy, ill- mannered crew can behave themselves and act like adults, they need to be relegated to the kids table where they can throw food and pitch hissy-fits at each other til the cows come home..."
Rod MillerMarch 29, 2022
Bill Sniffin: The Richest Man In The World Lives Here In The Cowboy State
Bill Sniffin writes about the Richest Man in the World: It is well-known that Joe married up, which means he found himself an ideal wife. People say his wife should not put up with all of Joes hobbies, but she accepts them with a smile, because she likes them, too.
Bill SniffinMarch 29, 2022
Australian Mining Company Says Uranium Deposits Cover Several Miles In Red Desert
The Australian mining company which announced earlier this month that it had found uranium deposits in the Red Desert said on Monday that the deposits cover several miles and 80% of the area still hasn't been tested.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2022
Idaho Man Leads Grand Teton Police On 132 MPH Chase Sunday
An Idaho man was arrested on Sunday after leading multiple police officers on a high-speed chase through Grand Teton National Park and being caught on radar traveling 132 mph.
March 29, 2022
Dave Walsh “Voice of Wyoming Cowboys” Joins Cowboy State Daily
Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday announced the addition of Dave Walsh, the "Voice of the Wyoming Cowboys," to the digital news organizations staff.
March 29, 2022
Chris Navarro: Flying Blind — The Scariest Moment Of My Life
Guest columnist Chris Navarro writes: "As my plane left the end of the runway, I noticed the sun was setting and it was starting to get dark. I was climbing out to 9,500 feet. Fifteen minutes into the flight, I was in total darkness. I could not see the ground and the visibility was zero."
Chris NavarroMarch 29, 2022
Grizzly Who Killed Montana Man Will Not Be Pursued, Officials Say
The grizzly bear responsible for killing a Montana man last week will not be pursued or tracked down because it is not believed to be a predatory attack, officials said on Monday.
Jimmy OrrMarch 29, 2022
Dave Simpson: Please, Spare Us The Swashbuckling
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Years ago, I asked some off-duty airmen if they could turn the keys required to launch nuclear missiles, and one said, 'By the time I get that order, I figure my girlfriend is already dead and my stereo is toast. So yes, I could.'
Dave SimpsonMarch 29, 2022
Dave Bell: Politics In Wyoming Have Taken On A Bizarre Twist
Guest columnist Dave Bell writes: "I have been following the bizarre events at the Legislature and asked several of my friends if they have ever seen anything as bizarre as what has transpired in the Wyoming legislature this year?"
Dave BellMarch 29, 2022
Barrasso, Cheney Say No To Gas Stimulus Check
It makes more sense to encourage domestic oil production than use provide a "stimulus check" to American consumers to help them cope with current gas prices, according to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and U.S. Sen John Barrasso.
March 28, 2022
State Rep Disappointed Gordon Vetoed Bill That Would Have Allowed Wyo To Issue Virtual Currency
Rep. Jared Olsen said he was 'sorely disappointed' that Gov. Gordon vetoed a bill that would allow Wyoming to issue its own virtual currency. "We had the opportunity to be the first in the world with this and ... we missed the boat. You don't get another bite at the apple."
March 28, 2022