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Wyoming House, Senate Approve $2.7 Billion Budget; On Its Way To Governor’s Office
A two-year budget detailing spending of roughly $2.7 billion from the states main bank account in fiscal 2023-24 was approved Monday by both the Wyoming House and Senate.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2022
ACLU Of Wyoming Sues State Over Teton County Sheriff’s Sobriety Program
The ACLU of Wyoming has filed a federal lawsuit against a Teton County-based sobriety program that the organization says violates people's constitutional rights.
March 07, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Ban Bill Passes Committee, Heads To Senate Floor
A bill that would make abortion illegal in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn its ruling in the landmark abortion ruling Roe vs. Wade was sent to the Senate floor on Monday.
March 07, 2022
Ukrainian Student at UW Says Ukraine Will “Never Give Up”
Anastasiia Pereverten, a Ukrainian student at the University of Wyoming, said her grandparents have told her they "would never leave" and will defend their country to the end.
Wendy CorrMarch 07, 2022
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Dies In Wyoming House; Sponsor Disappointed
Sen. Wendy Schuler said despite 'overwhelming support from the citizens of Wyoming,' the bill banning transgendered athletes from competing against females was not introduced in the House.
March 07, 2022
Rod Miller: Meal Team Six and the Lessons of Ukraine
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If the Ukrainians are able to repel Putins invasion and save their country through armed resistance, they will do more for our Second Amendment rights than the U.S. Supreme Court, Romeo Bouchard, and Wyoming Gun Owners could ever hope to do."
Rod MillerMarch 07, 2022
Dennis Sun: The World Has Changed With The War In Ukraine
Dennis Sun writes: In 2020, America was the worlds largest producer of oil and natural gas condensate, with Russia as number two. But America is also the number one user of oil and natural gas in the world.
Dennis SunMarch 06, 2022
UW Athletics Selects Hall Of Fame Members For Class Of 2022
The 1988 UW football team, which was ranked as high as 10th in the nation, was one of many named to the Class of 2022 University of Wyoming Hall of Fame.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022
69 New Coronavirus Cases On Friday; 42 Recoveries; 361 Active
The state reported 69 new laboratory-confirmed and eight new probable cases for a total of 361 active cases on Friday.
March 06, 2022
Chris Navarro: Woke Bureaucrats Need To Leave My Street “Squaw Creek Road” Alone
Guest columnist Chris Navarro writes: "I have lived, worked, and raised my family on Squaw Creek Rd. in Casper, for over 35 years. Now a few woke bureaucrats in Washington have decided that the place I have lived & called home needs a new name."
Chris NavarroMarch 06, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Hold Back Bulldogs to Earn 68-64 Overtime Win
The Cowboys closed the regular season with a thrilling 68-64 overtime win over Fresno State in the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022
Gillette Trucker Dies in February; Heartbroken Spouse Donates His Gear to Trucker In Need
Floyd Hermes was a trucker right up until his death. He parked his truck for the last time on Feb. 10. Two days later, he died. His wife, on Thursday, donated some of his gear to a trucker who truly needed it.
March 05, 2022
Soot-Covered Man Arrested For Starting Fires In Downtown Cheyenne
A soot-covered homeless man was arrested this week and accused of setting several fires in downtown Cheyenne, police announced Friday.
March 04, 2022
29K Wyomingites’ Data Exposed On Dark Web; Cyber Wyoming Warns Of Risks
The executive director of Cyber Wyoming is warning of potential risks to Wyoming residents who are T-Mobile subscribers after their data was exposed in a breach last summer.
March 04, 2022
Senate Committee Approves Bill Creating Felony For Meth Use While Pregnant
A bill classifying methamphetamine use while pregnant a felony crime narrowly passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, winning approval on a 3-2 vote despite some vocal opposition.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2022
Wyoming Experts On Indian Culture Welcome Elimination Of ‘Squaw’
The prospect of changing landmark names in Wyoming to remove the word squaw -- like "squaw teats" -- is being met with sighs of relief from two Indian culture experts in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2022
I-90 Wyoming: Hundreds Turn Out In Gillette To Send Message Of Freedom At ‘People’s Convoy’
Attendees of the Interstate 90 leg of the "Peoples' Convoy" told Cowboy State Daily the event wasn't just about Covid-related mandates but a way to protest loss of many freedoms.
March 04, 2022
Series About Kemmerer Resident, UW Grad, & LA Lakers Owner Jerry Buss To Debut This Weekend
An HBO series covering the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s, owned at the time by former Wyoming resident Jerry Buss, will debut this weekend.
March 04, 2022
Wind Turbine Collapses In Cheyenne, Company Investigating Cause
An energy company is investigating what caused one of its wind turbines near Cheyenne to collapse recently.
March 04, 2022
Cody Builds Six 150mph Wind-Proof Geodesic Domes
Six clear geodesic domes, designed to withstand 150mph wind gusts, have been constructed in Cody to provide people a way to gather outside but remain sheltered from the elements.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2022
57 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 86 Recoveries; 326 Active
the state reported 57 new laboratory-confirmed and 15 new probable cases to leave Wyoming with 326 active cases.
March 04, 2022
Plan Ahead: Yellowstone Road Projects To Cause Severe Delays; Some Roads Haven’t Been Improved Since 1930s
If you are traveling to Yellowstone this summer, prepare for massive delays as roads, some of which haven't been improved since the 1930s, are under construction.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2022
Wyoming’s Snowpack Levels Are Low; Officials Hopeful March, April Snows Will Make Up For It
While the mountain snowpacks that fill Wyoming's rivers and reservoirs are lower than they usually are at this time of year, meteorologists are hopeful that snowfalls in March and April will make up for it.
March 03, 2022
Interstate 80 Leg Of Peoples’ Convoy Rolls Through Cheyenne
Hundreds of flag-waving people lined up along the interstate to welcome the Peoples' Convoy through Cheyenne on Thursday.
March 03, 2022