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Dave Simpson: Biteman’s Right – It’s ‘Pretty Childish’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The guy who represents me, and other constituents from eastern Laramie County clear up to Torrington, is held in serious contempt by the powers that be, and that's why our senator no longer serves on any committees. You might say he got 'Pelosied.'"
Dave SimpsonMarch 15, 2022
Duke Energy: No Answers Yet On Why 262-Foot Wind Turbine Collapsed Near Cheyenne
Duke Energy told Cowboy State Daily they are continuing to investigate why a 262-foot wind turbine collapsed outside of Cheyenne last month.
March 14, 2022
Woman Sticks Up Cody Hotel, Stages Clean Getaway
Cody Police are on the lookout for a woman who robbed a hotel at gunpoint early Monday morning.
Wendy CorrMarch 14, 2022
Wyoming Gas Prices Up By 21.9 Cents In Last Week
Wyomings average gasoline price increased slightly Monday, rising by 1.2 cents per gallon in a 24-hour period for an average price of $4.02 per gallon.
March 14, 2022
Gordon: New Nuclear Reactor Needs To Run on Wyoming, Not Russian, Uranium
Wyoming needs a domestic source of uranium to supply a proposed nuclear reactor near Kemmerer, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
March 14, 2022
Colorado Woman Sues Cheyenne Doctor For Allegedly Leaving Sponge In Her Abdomen
A Colorado woman who claims a surgical sponge was left in her abdomen for 12 years is suing a Cheyenne doctor and the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
March 14, 2022
Skyrocketing Inflation Hurting Wyoming Beef Producers And Consumers
Justin Lucht, who owns Valley Raised Beef in Lovell, said there has been a 30% - 70% increase in operating costs including fertilizer up 4 times what it was last year and doubling of price in hay.
Wendy CorrMarch 14, 2022
Two-Year Covid Anniversary: Gordon Says Wyoming Handled Pandemic “Very Well”
Gordon said Wyoming was one of seven states not to issue a 'stay-at-home' order and that was the right decision. "I'm very proud we stood up for people's liberties," he said.
March 14, 2022
Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanche Near Encampment Over Weekend
A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche near Encampment over the weekend, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
March 14, 2022
Hageman Campaign Creates ‘Cheney For Virginia’ Website
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has doubled down on her claims that her Republican primary opponent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is not a true Wyomingite by creating a spoof website called "Liz Cheney for Virginia."
March 14, 2022
Panel Report: Laramie County DA Manlove Not Competent, Should Be Disbarred
The Board of Professional Responsibility said in its formal report that Laramie County DA "hurt the cause of justice in Laramie County," "does not understand the most fundamental legal doctrines," and should be disbarred.
March 14, 2022
Sunday’s Average Wyoming Gas Price At $3.99 Per Gallon
Wyomings average gasoline price remained relatively steady on Sunday at $3.99 per gallon, an increase of 0.4 cents per gallon over the previous 24 hours.
March 14, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Make NCAA Tournament As 12th-Seed; Face Indiana in First Four on Tuesday
The University of Wyoming men's basketball team was tabbed as a 12th seed and will face Indiana on Tuesday in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio.
Jimmy OrrMarch 13, 2022
Paul Ulrich: Spring Camping In Wyoming — Remember Not To Be An Idiot
Columnist Paul Ulrich writes: "Several inches of snow have fallen in the past day and more coming as I stare out the window and daydream of pulling my camper to the Wyoming Range for a weekend of fishing, hiking, campfires and solitude."
Paul UlrichMarch 13, 2022
Rod Miller: A Long Train of Abuses and Usurpations, or The Decline of Romeo Bouchard
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "When the Wyoming Senate voted the other day to strip Sen. Anthony 'Romeo' Bouchard of his committee assignment, the vote wasnt close at all. In political terms, it was a landslide."
Rod MillerMarch 13, 2022
Powell Grad Gets Grammy Nomination For Best Chamber Music Performance
Former Powell resident Monte Nickles has been nominated with the JACK Quarter for a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance category.
Wendy CorrMarch 12, 2022
Dennis Sun: Hats Off To Legislators, We Appreciate Their Work
Dennis Sun writes: We understand world and national events have dominated the news in past weeks, but the issues during the state legislature are going to affect us for years to come, too.
Dennis SunMarch 12, 2022
Legislators Concerned Police Put Themselves Above The Law; Prosecutors Disagree
While discussing a gun rights bill that he believed was weak, Rep. Bob Wharff said he knows of two instances where county prosecutors refused to charge police officers implicated in wrongdoing.
Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2022
Retired Sheridan Teacher Shares Experience From “People’s Convoy”
The 73-year-old retired teacher from Sheridan joined the convoy because she saw it as a vehicle to help unite a very divided country by gathering under one common flag and calling for freedom.
March 12, 2022
53 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 48 Recoveries; 254 Active
The state reported 53 new laboratory-confirmed and five new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 254 active cases for Friday.
March 11, 2022
Soaring Gas Prices Hitting Wyoming Residents In The Pocket
Wright resident Crystal OBryan said higher fuel costs have already taken a toll on her family. Its really hit us hard, she said. Our medical expenses have skyrocketed just from the price of gas alone.
March 11, 2022
Kidnapped Utah Teen Discovered In Back of Semi In Cheyenne Truck Stop
A Utah teenager who was kidnapped by a Florida man she met online was discovered in the back of a semi at a truck stop by Cheyenne police on Thursday and rescued, officials announced.
March 11, 2022
Wyo Hospital Association President Lodges Complaint Against Bouchard
The president of the Wyoming Hospital Association has filed a complaint against Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and described him as "combative" and "disrespectful."
March 11, 2022
Republican National Committee Sues Cheney, Jan. 6 Committee
The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and her fellow legislators that sit on the committee investigating the events of the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
March 11, 2022