Headlines
Explore a chronological display of Cowboy State Daily’s articles.
News
Gillette Man Scammed Out Of Thousands In Online Dating Fraud
A Gillette man was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a person he was supposedly dating online for a year, according to police.
March 03, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Cheyenne Skyline Looms Over Wyoming In A Big, Positive Way
Bill Sniffin writes: Visiting Cheyenne was a terrific experience. Only downside is that we did not have time to see everything. We plan to go back later this year. This place belongs to all Wyomingites and we are sure proud of how it has evolved over the years.
Bill SniffinMarch 03, 2022
Saratoga Cop Fired After Threatening Cops Who Attempted To Take His Dog
A Saratoga police officer was fired this week after being arrested and charged with threatening violence against other law enforcement attempting to take one of his dogs into custody.
March 03, 2022
Feds Bypass Wyo Board Of Geographic Names In Renaming “Squaw” Sites
Months of work by the Wyoming Board of Geographic Names to address a Park County landmark containing the word "squaw" has been bypassed by an order from the U.S. Department of Interior.
March 03, 2022
Cowboys’ Cold Shooting Too Much To Overcome In 64-57 Loss At UNLV
The Cowboys couldn't overcome cold shooting in a 64-57 loss to UNLV on Wednesday evening in Las Vegas.
Jimmy OrrMarch 03, 2022
Jim Hicks: Starting A Conversation When It’s Below Zero . . .
Columnist Jim Hicks writes: The mild weather before this latest cold snap has made it possible for many people to get out and walk to promote their good health and keep the family dog from getting too fat.
Jim HicksMarch 03, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Please Ask the House to Vote No on SF0036
Reader Diane Gore writes: "This bill provides a blank check for large pharmacy chains to charge an unlimited amount for their services and prevents insurers from applying cost saving measures necessary for families to afford health insurance."
March 03, 2022
83 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 67 Recoveries; 340 Active
The state reported 83 new laboratory-confirmed and 10 new probable cases, leaving it with 340 active cases for Wednesday
March 03, 2022
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Passes Wyoming Senate
A bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports passed through the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday, and is now headed to the Wyoming House of Representatives for introduction.
March 03, 2022
Legislature Nears Final Approval Of Own Budget
The Wyoming Legislature has nearly finalized its plan to spend $22 million on its own operations over the next two years.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2022
Kemmerer Nuclear Power Plant To Use Russian Uranium; Legislators Object
The company planning to install a nuclear power plant in Kemmerer will use Russian uranium in its operation, but officials said they are working to cultivate a domestic source of the element.
March 02, 2022
Supreme Court Says Wyo Man Must Pay Medical Costs Of Person He Stabbed During Drug Deal
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled a Sweetwater County man must pay the medical bills of the man he was convicted of stabbing during a drug deal.
March 02, 2022
Wyomingites Banding Together To Support Ukraine
From the Wyoming Legislature to community ski areas, public support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russian actions has spread across the state.
Wendy CorrMarch 02, 2022
Wyoming Mask Mandate Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal judge this week dismissed a lawsuit against the state of Wyoming and several school districts over mandates issued during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 02, 2022
Ukranian Invasion Drives Up Wyoming Gas Prices; No Relief In Sight
Wyomings oil and gas prices escalated quickly this week as the price of oil leapfrogged overnight. The national average could hit $5 a gallon.
March 02, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use While Pregnant A Felony Moves To Wyoming Senate
A bill that make it a felony for pregnant women to use methamphetamine or illegal opiates is awaiting Senate review following its approval in the House on Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2022
Hageman Reacts to Cheney 2022 Announcement; Cheney Says She Was Always Running
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman is calling the news that U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will seek a fourth term in the U.S. House "exciting." But the incumbent's camp said there actually is nothing new about this.
March 02, 2022
Second Amendment Protection Act Moves to House Floor
A bill that would prohibit Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing any federal regulations considered to infringe on the Second Amendment was approved by a committee Tuesday for debate on the full House floor.
March 02, 2022
Report: 2021 Cheyenne Frontier Days Generated $40M In Spending, Mayor Celebrates
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins celebrated the news on Tuesday that Cheyenne Frontier Days helped generate more than $40 million in economic activity in Cheyenne and Laramie County in 2021.
March 02, 2022
Casper Police Searching For Woman Possibly Involved In Hiland Murder
A woman is being sought in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in the rural Natrona County community of Hiland last year.
March 02, 2022
Rylee McCollum Honored During Wyoming House Session Tuesday
The late Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum was honored Tuesday during the Wyoming House of Representatives floor session.
March 02, 2022
Douglas Couple Escapes Ukraine With Adopted Children
Surrounded by warfare, a Douglas, Wyoming couple escaped first to Moldova and then to Poland just days after adopting two special needs children in the Odessa area of Ukraine.
Wendy CorrMarch 02, 2022
56 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 311 Recoveries; 314 Active
The state reported 56 new laboratory-confirmed and 27 new probable cases on Tuesday, bringing the states active case total to 314.
March 01, 2022
Wyoming Department of Health Announces 23 More Covid-Related Deaths
The Wyoming Department of Health announced 23 more Covid-related deaths in the state for a total of 1,741 since the pandemic began.
March 01, 2022