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Once-Deported Illegal Alien Caught In Rawlins With 150 Pounds Of Pot, Cocaine, Guns; Faces Weapons Charge
A man deported from the United States in 2018 was arrested near Rawlins with more than 150 pounds of marijuana in his car is facing a federal weapons charge.
March 17, 2022
Ray Hunkins: Jack Finnerty, Mayor Of Slater, Wyoming Legend And An Irishman
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Though Jack may be a 'son of Wyoming,' he is also a grandson of Ireland."
Ray HunkinsMarch 17, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The highest average gasoline prices in Wyoming on Wednesday were in Uinta County at $4.37 per gallon. The lowest were in Albany and Laramie counties at $3.84 per gallon.
March 17, 2022
Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson, Ciara Visit Hospitalized Casper Teens In Colorado
New Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara on Tuesday visited with two hospitalized Casper teens at the Children's Hospital in Denver. The teenagers were burned in a flash fire earlier this month in a shop west of Casper.
March 16, 2022
Lummis, Barrasso Praise Senate’s Passage Of Daylight Savings Bill
Both of Wyoming's U.S. senators praised Congress' move this week to pass a bill making daylight savings time permanent.
March 16, 2022
Wyoming Cities Reach Out To Cody About Its Six Geodesic Wind-Proof Domes
Representatives from the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie have reached out to Cody about its six geodesic domes that provide outdoor-like experiences without the winter winds of Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMarch 16, 2022
Dispute Over Cell Phone Leads To Sen. Tom James Getting Booted From GOP Meeting
A dispute over a cell phone in a private legislative meeting last week resulted in state Sen. Tom James being removed by members of the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2022
Biden’s 30 x 30 Initiative Likely Meaningless According To Wyo Public Lands Expert
Public lands expert Karen Budd-Falen told Cowboy State Daily that President Biden's controversial 30 x 30 initiative doesn't have the full force or effect of law so it's essentially meaningless.
March 16, 2022
Cheney: Biden Administration Should Ban Russian Uranium
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said President Joe Biden's administration should ban the import of Russian uranium, she told Wyoming reporters on Wednesday.
March 16, 2022
House Speaker Says He Asked Highway Patrol To Investigate Death Threat Against Lawmaker
House Speaker Eric Barlow asked the Wyoming Highway Patrol officers providing security at the state Capitol to investigate reports of a death threat made by one legislator against another.
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2022
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
By a unanimous voice vote, the U.S. Senate voted to discontinue the practice of changing the clock twice a year and make Daylight Saving Time permanent beginning in 2023.
March 16, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Despite War Worries, Are We Headed To Another Energy Boom?
Bill Sniffin writes: "As the old bumper sticker read: Please God, give me one more boom. This time I promise not to piss it away.
Bill SniffinMarch 16, 2022
Wyoming Truckers Try To Stay Afloat Among Soaring Diesel Costs
Roger King, owner of Cowboy State Trucking in Kemmerer, said these are the highest fuel prices hes ever seen, even worse than during the recession in late 2008 and 2009.
March 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The highest average gasoline prices in Wyoming on Tuesday were in Uinta county at $4.40 per gallon. The lowest was in Albany county at $3.84.
March 15, 2022
Cody Police On Holiday Inn Heist: “Was Not Like Ocean’s 11”; Less Than $1,000 Stolen
The Cody police told Cowboy State Daily that the armed robbery at the Holiday Inn was "not like Ocean's 11" as less than $1,000 was stolen.
Wendy CorrMarch 15, 2022
Officials Believe It’s ‘Unlikely’ Wyoming Gas Prices Will Hit $5
Despite gas prices hitting a record peak last week, at least two officials told Cowboy State Daily this week that they do not believe prices will hit a state average of $5.
March 15, 2022
FBI Releases Few Details About Reservation Shooting On Monday
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was releasing little information Tuesday about a Monday shooting on the Wind River Indian Reservation involving a U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Legislators Look For Ways To Exempt American Indians From Online Sales Tax
Sen. Affie Ellis said the bill would ensure that "if you're an Indian person and you're purchasing something online that would normally be subject to state sales tax, on the reservation, then you are exempt."
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Cheyenne Rep Says Legislators Wasted Session On Guns And Abortion Bills
Rep. Landon Brown said legislators should have been focused on budget issues and redistricting but instead wasted time on guns, abortion and "other non-issues".
March 15, 2022
Ethete Legislator Claims Fellow Lawmaker Made Death Threat Against Her
Rep. Andi LeBeau, D-Ethete, said she was recovering from a death threat made by fellow legislator Rep. John Romero-Martinez, R-Cheyenne.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Unlike Rest of Country, Wyoming Not Experiencing Gasoline Theft
So far Wyoming has escaped large degrees of gasoline theft unlike many communities across the nation.
March 15, 2022
Management Council Will Determine If Formal Investigation Against Bouchard Will Be Launched
Senate President Dan Dockstader said the Legislature's Management Council will determine if Bouchard's actions warrant a formal investigation.
March 15, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Government in Sunshine — Your Right to Know
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "This is Sunshine Week, a week in which news organizations across the country highlight the importance of government transparency and celebrate the publics right to know the workings of its government a critical principle in democracy."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 15, 2022
Wyoming In Lowest Quadrant For College Costs in NCAA Basketball Tournament
Of the 68 teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Wyoming is the 10th lowest for out-of-state costs to obtain a four-year degree at $133,000. Duke is the highest at $326,000.
Jimmy OrrMarch 15, 2022