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Car Bashes Into Cowboy State Daily Reporter’s House And Then Drives Away
Cowboy State Daily reporter Jen Kocher was working in her home office in Gillette when a driver smashed a car into her house. The driver quickly backed-up and left the scene.
Jimmy OrrMarch 25, 2022
Wyo Population Grows Three Times National Rate; Economist Credits It To Covid Escape
Wyoming's population grew three times the national rate and Wyoming Sen. Cale Case, who is an economist by trade, credits the growth to people "running away" from crowded areas.
March 24, 2022
Several Wyoming Legislators See Shake-Up Due To Redistricting
The Legislature's redrawing of House and Senate district lines during its recent budget session has caused a bit of a shake-up among legislators.
March 24, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, March 24, 2022
The lowest single price was $3.69 per gallon at an FVC station located at 305 16th St. in Wheatland.
March 24, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Mark Miller Tells The Sordid Story of Big Nose George Better Than Anyone Else
Bill Sniffin writes: "Not sure any Wyoming outlaw endured what poor Big Nose George Parott, a train robber and confessed murderer, had to put up with as an angry mob put an end to his worthless life in Rawlins in 1881."
Bill SniffinMarch 24, 2022
Laramie Woman Sets Sights On Ending Human Trafficking In Wyoming
Today, at age 40, Laramie's Ashleigh Chapman has achieved her childhood mission as a national and global human rights lawyer working to end all forms of trafficking, including in Wyoming.
March 24, 2022
GoFundMe Page To Support Cross-Corner Hunters Now Up to Nearly $70,000
The GoFundMe campaign set up to support the hunters, who also face criminal charges of trespass, had raised more than $69,000 as of Thursday.
March 24, 2022
Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains CEO Says $20M Donation Will Help Wyoming Patients
A $20 million donation to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains this week will be used to help some of the organizations Wyoming patients, the group's CEO told Cowboy State Daily Thursday.
March 24, 2022
Former Laramie Cop Asks For Dismissal Of Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
A former Albany County sheriff's deputy has asked a U.S. District Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former co-worker that accuses him of racial discrimination.
March 24, 2022
Spring Is In The Air: Tourist Tries To Pet Moose, Gets Instantly Attacked
The unofficial beginning of tourist season happened recently when a snowmobiler made a very poor decision to pet a moose.
Jimmy OrrMarch 24, 2022
Clair McFarland: First Rule Of The Fight Club — Don’t Let Mom Know
Columnist Clair McFarland writes: "Naturally, I assumed the house was under attack and the boys were crying for me with their final breaths. I rushed down the hallway, through the dining room and into the family room, only to discover Mayhem."
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2022
Wyoming’s 2022 NFL Pro Day Will Be Held Tuesday, March 29 and Will be Open to the Public
University of Wyoming Football will hold its annual NFL Pro Day on Tuesday, March 29 beginning at 10 a.m. in Wyoming's Indoor Practice Facility. The event will be open to the public.
Tim HarkinsMarch 24, 2022
Wyoming History: 83 Years Ago Today — The Last Stand of Earl Durand
Its been 83 years as of Thursday, but the story of how 26-year-old Earl Durand was killed during an attempted bank robbery in Powell after an 11-day crime spree still holds a fascination for people interested in true crime dramas.
Wendy CorrMarch 24, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The lowest single price was $3.69 per gallon of regular unleaded at an FVC station located at 305 16th St. in Wheatland.
March 24, 2022
Wyoming Not Likely To Follow Colorado Yet In Accepting Crypto For Tax Payments
Despite Wyoming being a pioneer state when it comes to cryptocurrency, one expert does not believe that the state will be accepting it as payment for taxes like neighboring state Colorado.
March 23, 2022
Rod Miller: Wyoming Needs More Outlaws… Like Number 14
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "One Outlaw, before he joined his team in celebration, trotted over to the stricken Bearcat and knelt by him, He put his arm over his fallen opponent and leaned down to whisper encouragement to him. He taught us all a lesson."
Rod MillerMarch 23, 2022
Survey Shows Overwhelming Support For Oil, Gas Production In Wyoming, Even Democrats
Oil and natural gas production in Wyoming is supported by an overwhelming majority of state residents questioned in a statewide survey, including 68% of Democrats polled.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2022
Laramie Restaurant Prepares For Premiere of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives’ Episode
A popular Laramie restaurant is preparing for its time in the spotlight with its appearance Friday in a segment of the Food Network series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
March 23, 2022
City Of Laramie, UW Back In Court Over Water Dispute
Wyoming's Supreme Court is being asked to settle the latest dispute over water between the University of Wyoming and the City of Laramie. Laramie wants to drill a well on land it owns in the city but UW obtained a court order blocking those plans.
March 23, 2022
Cheney Slams “Performance Politics” During Jackson Talk Tuesday
At a town hall meeting in Jackson on Tuesday, Liz Cheney said there were too many people in Congress who aren't serious about their jobs opting to "perform" on social media instead.
March 23, 2022
Rawlins Hospital Hit With Ransomware Attack Over Weekend
A hospital in Rawlins on Sunday became the latest Wyoming institution to be hit with a ransomware attack, officials announced.
March 23, 2022
Lander City Council Asks Eastern Shoshones for New Names For Squaw Creek
As part of the Department of Interior's initiative to remove offensive names, Lander officials have asked Eastern Shoshone tribal members to come up with a new name for Squaw Creek in central Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2022
Casper Woman Seeking Justice For Murdered Sister By Strengthening Wyoming Stalking Laws
After Casper resident Vicki Kadlick's older sister Vonnie was murdered by a stalker, she spent the past decade seeking justice by tightening stalking laws in Wyoming.
March 23, 2022
Wyoming Companies Working To Provide High Speed Internet To Even Most Remote Communities
Several companies in Wyoming are working to bring high speed broadband access to even the most remote communities in the state.
Wendy CorrMarch 23, 2022