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Election Season Opens In Wyoming With Absentee Balloting
The 2022 election season opened in Wyoming on Friday with the commencement of absentee and early voting across the state. One election official said early voting on Friday was higher than the historical average.
Leo WolfsonJuly 03, 2022
Florida Man Who Illegally Walked On Hot Thermals In Yellowstone Has Turned Himself In To Authorities
A Florida man who ignored the warning signs and had himself filmed illegally walking on the hot thermals in Yellowstone National Park told Cowboy State Daily on Sunday that he has turned himself in to authorities.
Jimmy OrrJuly 03, 2022
Man, Famous For Surviving Electrocution, Cuts Video Walking On Yellowstone Hot Springs
A Florida man, who is 'famous' for surviving an accidental electrocution, posted a TikTok video on Friday showing him walking on the thermal hot springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2022
Evansville Cops Deny Beating Up, Tasing Man In Lawsuit Response
Two Evansville police officers have denied beating up, tasing and arresting a man without probable cause in a response to a lawsuit this week.
July 01, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday July 1, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest was $4.24 in Laramie.
July 01, 2022
Carbon County Prepares For Onslaught Of 10,000 “Rainbow Family” Members This Weekend
Carbon County officials are working with the U.S. Forest Service to prepare Wyoming for the arrival of more than 10,000 "Rainbow Family of Light" members attending the groups 50th annual gathering over the Fourth of July weekend.
July 01, 2022
Bill Sniffin: In Debate’s Wake, We Are Seeing The Art Of Wyoming Politics, 2022 Edition
Bill Sniffin writes: Interestingly, I believe this debate did move the needle, but not by either Cheney or Hageman.
Bill SniffinJuly 01, 2022
Vandalized And Abandoned Flag Pole On Remote Wyoming Highway Gets New Life Just In Time For July 4
After vandals toppled a flag pole on a remote stretch of highway in northwestern Wyoming, Greybull community members rallied to replace the flag pole and flag just in time for July 4.
Wendy CorrJuly 01, 2022
Montana Planned Parenthood To Stop Selling Abortion Pills To Women From Wyoming
Fearing possible civil and criminal repercussions, Planned Parenthood of Montana on Thursday announced it will stop supplying abortion pills to Wyoming women once the states abortion ban takes effect.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
‘Suspicious’ Package Sent To Liz Cheney Staffer In Riverton Deemed Safe
A suspicious package sent to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys staff in Riverton prompted business evacuations and a bomb-dog deployment Thursday afternoon, but the package ultimately was deemed safe.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
Buying A Car In Wyoming Is “Ridiculously More Expensive Now” After The Pandemic
There's a shortage of cars for sale in Wyoming and the ones that are on the market are "ridiculously more expensive," said an automotive specialist from Edmunds.
Coy KnobelJuly 01, 2022
‘We Matter, We Vote:’ Hundreds Turn Out For Roe Rally In Cheyenne On Thursday
A reproduction rights rally in Cheyenne on Thursday night drew a crowd of hundreds from across the state.
July 01, 2022
DCI: Sextortion, Revenge Porn Among Wyo Teenagers Big Problem, Teenage Boys Target
Sexting, sextortion, and revenge porn among Wyoming teenagers is on the rise with teenage boys rapidly becoming a growing target, according to the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation.
July 01, 2022
Voice of Wyoming Cowboys Dave Walsh Retiring After 38 Years; Will Continue To Write Columns
Dave Walsh, the voice of the Wyoming Cowboys for the past 38 years, announced on Friday he is retiring. He will still write columns, however, for Cowboy State Daily.
Jimmy OrrJuly 01, 2022
Flood Waters Reach Lingle; Gordon Sends In National Guard
Wyoming's National Guard was activated by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday to help with floodwaters from a breached irrigation canal causing more damage to the town of Lingle.
July 01, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Debate Doesn’t Turn Into Jerry Springer Show But It Got Lively
Granted, it wasn't the most exciting debate in the world, but both Cheney and Hageman did take the gloves off a bit on Thursday night in Sheridan.
Leo WolfsonJuly 01, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Read Reality Truthfully
Dear Editor: Liz is upholding her oath of office and the constitution. She has my vote. I urge you to vote for upholding the constitution and vote Liz Cheney for US House on or before Aug. 16. -- Dr. Keren Meister-Emerich
July 01, 2022
Clair McFarland: Of Summer And Sunsets And Battles With Millers
Clair McFarland writes: "The Husband has had enough. He wakes the Shop Vac and darts through the house, sucking the millers into their roaring tomb one by one. 'DIE, YOU SAVAGES.'
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
Dave Walsh: My First Cowboy Games
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: The very first Cowboy broadcast I took part in was the Pokes season opener in 1984. I was the color analyst and Mike Nolan, the sports anchor at KUSA-TV Channel 9 in Denver, was play-by-play.
Dave WalshJuly 01, 2022
Wyoming GOP Wants To Host Debate After Wyoming PBS Banned Public From Attending
The Wyoming Republican Party said it is interested in hosting a debate for congressional candidates following an outcry from the public and the media after Wyoming PBS announced that citizens would not be able to attend the U.S. House debate.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday June 30, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price, $4.24, was in Laramie.
June 30, 2022
OOPS! Google Maps Is Wrongly Telling People I-80 Is Closed; Reroutes People To Colorado
Google Maps is wrongly telling drivers that Interstate 80 is closed, the Wyoming Dept of Transportation has announced. As a result, the GPS is rerouting people to Colorado adding many hours to their trips.
June 30, 2022
Wyoming Uranium Producers Optimistic About Restarting Production
A recent boost in uranium prices has Wyoming producers looking at the possibility and profitability of restarting production.
June 30, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Ability To Prosecute Non-Natives For Reservation Crimes
Wyoming prosecutors can now charge people who are not American Indians for crimes they commit on a reservation against American Indian victims, according to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2022