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Casper Woman Sentenced To Prison For Helping Boyfriend Sexually Abuse Son
A Casper woman sentenced last week to years in prison for conspiring to help her boyfriend sexually abuse her young son, recent court records showed.
June 28, 2022
New York Hiker “Severely Mauled” By Grizzly Bear Near Meeteetse On Monday
An hiker from Buffalo, New York, was "severely mauled" by a grizzly bear on Monday near Meeteetse, Wyoming and is hospitalized in Billings. This is the second attack in the area in the last week.
June 28, 2022
Al Simpson To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson will receive the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom on July 7 at the White House.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday June 28, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price, $4.24 per gallon, was in Laramie.
June 28, 2022
Wyo Supreme Court: Shared Information Between Cops Enough To Justify Drug Stops
Police officers can stop a vehicle as part of an investigation into drug trafficking based on information they obtain from other officers, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
June 28, 2022
Election Watchdog Group: Wyoming Company Illegally Contributed $50,000 To Hageman PAC
An election watchdog group filed a complaint with the FEC alleging that Snow Goose LLC is a shell company formed to hide the actual identity of those who donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting Harriet Hageman's campaign.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Rod Miller: If Wyoming PBS Can’t Host The Debate With The Public Attending, They Shouldn’t Host It
If Wyoming PBS is incapable of sponsoring a PUBLIC debate because it fears the public, then it should yield to field to an entity that has the courage and the will to get the job done.
Rod MillerJune 28, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: From Spring’s Awe, to Summer’s Awful
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "ve spent the last month alternating shifts with other family members as we camped on the range with a sheep flock for lambing. The sagebrush rangeland was been blessed by frequent rain and snow this spring, and conditions were ideal for enjoying the splendors of this season of renewal."
Cat UrbigkitJune 28, 2022
AirBnb Lodgings Up 200% For Cheyenne Frontier Days; Houses Going For $1,800 Per Night
With lodging almost impossible for next month's Cheyenne Frontier Days, some residents are renting out their homes for $10,000 for the week. Another homeowner has listed his house for $1,800 per night.
June 28, 2022
Wyoming PBS To Allow Media To Attend Debate But Not The Public
In a partial reversal, Wyoming PBS on Tuesday announced that the media will be able to attend the U.S. House debate later this week but the public is still barred from attending.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Editorial: Denton Knapp Is the Only Candidate Who Cares About The Public Right Now
War hero Denton Knapp is the only candidate, or person for that matter, who is trying to get Thursday's U.S.House debate open to the public after Wyoming PBS decided to make it a private affair.
Jimmy OrrJune 28, 2022
GOP House Candidate Robyn Belinskey Runs Self-Funded Campaign
As an owner of a small housekeeping and property management business who was once homeless, Robyn Belinskey is about as blue collar as it gets and ironically said she plans to clean house when she gets to Washington, D.C.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2022
Dave Simpson: Try Not To Spend It All In One Place
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The average American buys 400 gallons of gas a year, so three months of relief with Joe Biden's gas tax pause of 18 cents a gallon comes to a total of $18. Enough for three more gallons. Don't quit your day job, folks."
Dave SimpsonJune 28, 2022
Due To Pilot Shortage, SkyWest To Remove Seats To Allow Pilots With Lower-Level Certifications
SkyWest, the regional airline that services most airports in Wyoming, has asked the Dept of Transportation to allow them to remove 20 seats in their airplanes. This would allow them to use pilots who have lower-level certifications.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Cody UFO Magazine Owners Say Showtime ‘Regurgitated’ Tapes For ‘UFO’ Series
Owners of a UFO-themed magazine based in Cody recently asked a federal judge to allow their trademark lawsuit against television network Showtime to continue.
June 27, 2022
Fallen Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson Gets Last Ride Home To Buffalo
Community members along Interstate 25 on Monday stood on overpasses waving American flags as fallen Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson was driven back to Buffalo for his funeral.
June 27, 2022
Albany County Public Library Holds Drag Queen Storytime Over Weekend
Although the Albany County Public Library has been having drag queens read to kids for four years in an event designed to celebrate diversity, some critics believe it is inappropriate and prematurely exposes sexual themes to children.
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, June 27, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
June 27, 2022
Thermopolis Man Found Not Guilty In Years-Long Incest Case
A Thermopolis man whose conviction a charge of incest was overturned by the Wyoming Supreme Court was found not guilty of the charge earlier this month, bringing an end to a years-long saga that began in 2014.
June 27, 2022
Harley Group Holds Motorcycle Rally At Yellowstone; Gives Much Needed Boost To Economy
The president of a Harley Davidson motorcycle group said when Yellowstone closed down after the massive floods, they "pooped their pants" because they thought they would have to cancel. But the Park opened just in time for their rally.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Cheney Says She Didn’t Ask For A Closed Debate; Wyoming PBS Won’t Talk
A spokesman for Liz Cheney said her campaign had nothing to do with making the upcoming House debate closed to the public. She said PBS decided the rules. Wyoming PBS, however, refused to answer questions.
Leo WolfsonJune 27, 2022
Despite Dire Stories, Yellowstone Is Open For Business
A Florida family told Cowboy State Daily they almost canceled their trip to Yellowstone because of the flooding. They didn't and ended up having a great time in the southern loop of the park.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, June 26, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price was $4.24 in Laramie.
June 27, 2022
Jim Angell: Publicly Financed News Outlet Barring Public From US House Debate? Laughable.
Managing Editor and former president of the Wyoming Press Association Jim Angell says: "The idea of a publicly financed news outlet (Wyoming PBS) barring the public from the U.S. House debate seems laughable."
Jimmy OrrJune 26, 2022