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Cheyenne Residents Worried After Fentanyl, Cocaine Bust In House Across From Elementary School
After a Cheyenne man was arrested for trafficking fentanyl across the street from a Cheyenne elementary school, a resident in the area told Cowboy State Daily the neighborhood was struggling and in steep decline.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Yellowstone Biologist: Animals Will Survive Flooding, Don’t Worry
Wildlife officials are assuring citizens that animals in Yellowstone know how to handle the flooding and there is no plan to round up grizzlies, moose, bison, and other animals and place them in pens until the waters recede.
June 17, 2022
Communities Near Yellowstone Worried About Economic Impact Of Closure
Business owners in northwest Wyoming are concerned about the economic impact of the Yellowstone floods during tourist season.
Wendy CorrJune 17, 2022
Rivertonites Spar Over Student Cell Phone Ban
A ban on cell phones in classrooms at a Riverton school is being met with strong objections in the face of a recent rash of school shootings nationwide.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Beartooth Highway Closed Again: Flooding Will Keep Road Shut Down For Undetermined Time
For the third time since the grand opening in late May, the Beartooth Highway has been closed down again. This time it's due to the significant flood damage on the Montana portion of the roadway.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022
Drunken Cheyenne School Bus Driver Charged With 19 Counts, Trial Set For August
A Cheyenne school bus driver who was arrested earlier this year for driving a bus full of children while intoxicated is facing 19 misdemeanor charges and will go to trial in July, court filings showed.
June 17, 2022
The New Pioneers: Chugwater Chili Is Foundation For New Growth
The Chugwater Chili Cookoff which is being held on Saturday, June 18, started in 1986 as a way to celebrate the best chili in the state. Since then, it has become the towns biggest fundraiser, with all proceeds invested back into the community.
June 17, 2022
Electricity Restored In Yellowstone, Three Entrances To Reopen Next Week
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly on Friday announced that electricity has been restored to park and the hope is for three of the four entrances to open next week.
June 17, 2022
Drunk Driving Conviction Overturned Because Trooper Illegally Entered Sundance Woman’s Home
The drunk driving conviction of a Sundance woman must be overturned because a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper improperly entered the womans home without permission, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.
June 17, 2022
Clair McFarland: Love Between Lice
Clair McFarland writes: "This is a love story about two lice. I discovered them whirling heedless and infatuated in a courtship dance so idiotic it was almost beautiful."
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Dave Walsh: Remember Wyoming’s Only Win Against A Big Ten Team
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "I guess Im somewhat surprised that Wyoming has played a Big Ten team just 20 times in the 125 seasons of Cowboy football."
Dave WalshJune 17, 2022
Cody Firefighter’s Widow Endorses Cheney In Commercial; “She Doesn’t Back Down,” Widow Says
The widow of Cody wildland firefighter Tim Hart, who passed away after parachuting into a fire in New Mexico, appeared in a commercial released on Thursday endorsing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022
The New Pioneers, Part Two: Keeping History Alive In Chugwater
The Hopkins and the Millers have spent the past several months readying the Tri-County Mercantile for its grand opening, which coincides with this weekends 36th annual Chugwater Chili Fest.
June 16, 2022
Male Adult Grizzly Killed Grand Teton Grizzly Blondie’s Three Cubs
A male grizzly bear has likely killed the three cubs of popular female grizzly Blondie in Grand Teton National Park, park officials said.
June 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, June 16, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon, while the lowest price was $4.24 in Laramie.
June 16, 2022
Hageman Blasts Committee Investigating 2021 Capitol Riot
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman strongly criticized the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, calling its work an attempt to discredit former President Donald Trump and influence future elections.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
Wyoming To World: We’re Still Open For Business
Communities near Yellowstone are trying to get the message out that just because Yellowstone is closed doesn't mean the rest of Wyoming isn't open for business.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Minnesota Restaurant Argues Taco John’s Could Never Be Confused For Mexican Food
The attorney defending a Minnesota Mexican restaurant quoted from the movie "My Cousin Vinny" when alleging that Cheyenne-based Taco John's could never be confused for authentic Mexican food.
June 16, 2022
Yellowstone To Adopt Reservation System In Wake Of Floods
Yellowstone National Park will adopt a reservation or timed entry system to prevent overloading of the parks southern loop while its northern loop remains closed due to damage caused by flooding, according to park Superintendent Cam Sholly.
June 16, 2022
Wyo Game And Fish Considering Unlimited Trout Fishing At Saratoga Lake Before Killing All Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is considering an emergency regulation that would allow people to take unlimited advantage of the trout and yellow perch in Saratoga Lake before a fish kill scheduled for this fall.
June 16, 2022
Wyoming Truckers Warn High Fuel Costs Raise Price Of Everything Else
High fuel prices are forcing an increase in the cost of all other goods in the West, which could lead to a decline in consumer demands for products, Wyoming truckers warned this week.
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2022
Cowboy Poets Remember Storyteller Baxter Black
With the passing of perhaps the best-known cowboy poet of a generation, Baxter Black, entertainers in his same field told Cowboy State Daily what they remember about him.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Gillette Family Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Missing Ukrainian Teen
The family of a Ukrainian girl missing from Gillette is asking for the publics help in locating their adopted daughter. Because she's been in the U.S. for less than six months and speaks rudimentary English, they are especially concerned for her safety.
June 16, 2022
Shoshone Forest Campgrounds, Roads Closed By Flooding
Several campgrounds, roads, and trails in the Shoshone National Forest are closed are due to the same storms that caused devastation in Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022