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Wyoming Has Had More Police Shootings This Year Than Usually Happens In Full Year
As of mid-June, Wyoming has had more police-involved shootings than usually occur in a full year.
June 16, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Fire And Rain, Yellowstone Flooding Disaster Breaks My Heart
Bill Sniffin writes: What has happened to the park leaves me feeling very sad. Our old friend has taken one helluva beating.
Bill SniffinJune 16, 2022
SOS Candidate Chuck Gray Hosts Screenings Of 2,000 Mules Movie
Rep. Chuck Gray is hosting screenings of the controversial Dinesh D'Souza film "2000 Mules" which claims to show evidence of coordinated voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
Yellowstone Flooding: No Death, Only Destruction
Remarkably, no one was seriously injured or killed in the flooding that destroyed roads and bridges, caused buildings to fall into rivers and displaced thousands of employees and visitors from Yellowstone National Park on Monday.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon, and the lowest surveyed price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
June 15, 2022
The New Pioneers: New Arrivals Thrive In Chugwater, Wyoming
The town of Chugwater, Wyoming is coming alive. One of the newcomers, Josh Hopkins, is planning on historically restoring the town's old Conoco station, complete with an attendant in a bow tie and cap who not only fills the gas tank, but also washes the windshield.
June 15, 2022
Stranded Florida Family Of 14 Stunned At Kindness Of Yellowstone-Area Residents
A stranded Florida family was overwhelmed by the kindness of Gardiner residents. They were told by the owner of a rental house to stay in the house for free and to keep safe. The rental car company then told them not to worry about the cars.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Yellowstone Towns Filled With Stories Of Close Calls After ‘1 In 500 Year Flood’
Taylor Monfort-Eaton told Cowboy State Daily that when he woke up at 4:30am, water was gushing in to his basement apartment. "Fifteen minutes later and I wouldve been dead, he said.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2022
More Than $21 Million In Wrongful Unemployment Benefits Paid To Wyoming Workers During COVID
According to an analysis by the Government Accountability Office, more than $21 million in wrongful unemployment benefits were distributed to Wyoming workers during the Covid pandemic.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2022
Newcastle Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Domestic Battery, Resigns
The city of Newcastle is searching for a new police chief following the arrest of the town's former chief in late May on a charge of domestic battery.
June 15, 2022
Don Day: Worst Likely Over For Yellowstone Flooding, But Still A Chance This Weekend
Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said he believes the worst is over for the flooding in the Yellowstone National Park area, but there is still some concern for the effect expected weekend rainfall will have.
June 15, 2022
Yellowstone To Remain Closed Until At Least Sunday; World Travelers Adapt
Tourists from all over the globe are changing their travel plans as Yellowstone National Park is expected to remain closed until at least Sunday.
Jimmy OrrJune 15, 2022
Wyo Health Officer Concerned But Not Surprised At COVID Increase; Monitoring Monkeypox
With Wyoming's COVID count increasing, Wyoming Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said she wasn't surprised by it but was concerned. She also said the department is monitoring the monkeypox virus.
June 15, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon. The lowest was $4.24 in Laramie.
June 15, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Uncovering Sublette’s Secrets
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "This column is the first step to opening the door and letting the sunshine in an airing of the publics business. But the door needs to be thrown wide open and theyd best prop a rock against it..."
Cat UrbigkitJune 15, 2022
Communities Around Yellowstone Open Doors To Travelers Displaced By Flooding
Residents of communities all around Yellowstone National Park are opening their doors, hotel rooms, and campgrounds to visitors whose plans to stay at the park have been destroyed by flooding.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Yellowstone Won’t Open Until Water Is Safe
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly on Tuesday said because of the considerable damage to infrastructure such as power lines and water and wastewater pipes, lodging properties within Yellowstone National Park reopen anytime soon.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
It Ain’t Easy Being A Democrat In Wyoming
The Democratic party in Wyoming arguably faces a more difficult uphill battle than in any other state. In the last presidential election, former President Donald Trump won by a wider margin in Wyoming than in any other state.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2022
Northern Loop Of Yellowstone Road Closed For Summer, Says Superintendent
Historic flooding in Yellowstone washed away hundreds of roads and bridges in the park and the northern loop of the Yellowstone is likely closed for the rest of summer.
June 14, 2022
Tourists In Limbo: Can’t Reschedule Or Get Refunds On Costly Yellowstone Trips
Tourists across the nation are in limbo because they aren't able to cancel their vacation plans to Yellowstone due to nonrefundable travel packages. "I am devastated," said one traveler.
June 14, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Demands USDA Back Down On Gender ID Mandate
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill joined forces with 25 other states Tuesday, demanding President Joe Biden withdraw a federal policy linking school lunch funds to gender ideology provisions.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2022
Wyo Meteorologist Don Day Scoffs At Media Blaming Climate Change For Yellowstone Flooding
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day scoffed at national media reports blaming the flooding at Yellowstone on climate change. "Things like this have happened all the time," Day said.
Jimmy OrrJune 14, 2022
Yellowstone Works To Empty Park, Restore Roads, Provide Services To Stranded Communities
Yellowstone National Park officials continued their efforts to clear the park of visitors on Tuesday as they made plans to repair extensive damage caused by record flooding.
Leo WolfsonJune 14, 2022
Aaron Turpen: Don’t Take Those Gas-Saving Tips Too Seriously, Although Some Have Some Merit
Cowboy State Daily automotive columnist Aaron Turpen says most of the gas-saving tips you see on the Internet are fake, but some actually have some merit.
Aaron TurpenJune 14, 2022