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Blizzard Of Chaos, Part 2: Cheyenne Police Says Dairy Queen Owner Not Breaking Any Laws
Despite the long lines that sometimes go more than 20 cars deep on one of Cheyenne's busiest roadways, the Cheyenne Police Dept says the owner of the popular Dairy Queen on Pershing Blvd is doing nothing wrong.
June 07, 2022
Judge Allows Out-Of-State Hunters $4 Million “Emotional Pain And Suffering” Lawsuit To Continue
A Park County judge is allowing a $4 million lawsuit against the Wyo Game and Fish Dept to continue. Two out of state hunters claim they were subjected to emotional pain and suffering as well as "past and future loss of enjoyment of life."
June 07, 2022
Casper Police Found Justified In Fatal Shooting Evansville Man In March
Four Casper police officers on Tuesday were found to have been justified in shooting an Evansville man during a standoff in March.
June 07, 2022
Wyoming Radio Host’s List Of Top Places To Get Gored By Bison Is Accurate — And Helpful
Although a Wyoming radio host's list detailing the "Top Five Places To Get Gored By Bison In Wyoming" was meant to be humorous, it's actually pretty accurate and helpful.
Wendy CorrJune 07, 2022
Cheney Prepares For Prime-Time January 6 Hearing
When Liz Cheney appears on primetime TV Thursday night as part of the January 6 Committee, it will be one of the most prominent roles a member of the Wyoming congressional delegation has ever played in such a high-profile legislative hearing.
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, June 6, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $5.49 per gallon and the lowest surveyed price is in Gillette at $4.18 per gallon.
June 07, 2022
Dave Simpson: Still Four Feet Of Snow? You Betcha!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "As of Monday morning, the government reporting station at Sand Lake in the Medicine Bow National Forest showed 50 inches of snow still on the ground - four feet, two inches."
Dave SimpsonJune 06, 2022
Tribal Leader Endorses Cheney Over Fellow Tribal Member
Arapaho tribal official Lee Spoonhunter has endorsed Rep. Liz Cheney for Wyomings lone U.S. House Seat, passing over his fellow tribal member who is also vying for the position.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2022
$50K Worth Of Copper Stolen From Sheridan College
Around $50,000 worth of copper construction materials were stolen on Sunday from the Sheridan College campus, a Sheridan Police spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
June 06, 2022
Blizzard Of Chaos: Cheyenne’s Dairy Queen Attracts Customers And Accidents
Some Cheyenne residents are worried that someone will get killed as lines in front of a local Dairy Queen can extend up to 20 cars on one of the busiest streets in the city.
June 06, 2022
Wyoming GOP Chair Frank Eathorne Says He Won’t Resign
Although calls have been made by several GOP officials within county party organizations asking State GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne to resign, he is refusing to do so.
Leo WolfsonJune 06, 2022
Another Gillette Resident Out Thousands After Bitcoin Scam
Another Gillette resident has reportedly lost tens of thousands of dollars to a Bitcoin scam, Gillette Police told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
June 06, 2022
Former Wind River Indian Reservation Police Officer Killed In Gunfight
A former Wind River Indian Reservation police officer was shot and killed in Arizona when a traffic stop became a gunfight. Officer Adrian Lopez served in Wyoming up until last year.
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2022
NTSB Report: Pilot Headed To Texas, Experienced ‘Engine Failure’ Before Plane Crash In Cheyenne
According to a preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board, the pilot who was killed in a plane crash last week in Cheyenne was headed to Texas when his plane experienced engine failure.
June 06, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, June 5, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson at $5.29 per gallon and the lowest was in Cheyenne at $4.14 per gallon.
June 05, 2022
Dennis Sun: Beef, It’s Looking Up All Around The World
Dennis Sun writes: The U.S. beef exports in 2021 were great and so far in 2022, exports have risen by over seven percent.
Dennis SunJune 05, 2022
Rod Miller: Corner Crossing With Dollars
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The BLM just purchased 35,000 acres of private land near Casper. They did two things with this purchase: They increased the amount of recreational access to the North Platte and they proved the best tool for unlocking land is the good ol' American dollar."
Rod MillerJune 05, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, June 3, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was Jackson at $5.29 per gallon, and the lowest was in Casper at $4.09 per gallon.
June 05, 2022
Wyo Lawmakers Struggle To Find Answers To Fix Mental Health Care Problems
In a rural state like Wyoming, with limited funding and even sparser population centers, it can be difficult to provide adequate mental health care services. In many cases, jail is the dumping-off spot for people having a mental health care crisis.
Leo WolfsonJune 04, 2022
Yellowstone Is Not Hosting A “Motorized Cooler Bear Run” To Celebrate Its 150th
Reports that Yellowstone National Park has authorized a Motorized Cooler Bear Run to celebrate its 150th anniversary are not true. A poster announcing the event was meant to be a joke.
Jimmy OrrJune 04, 2022
Wyo Education Head “Astounded” At Mandate Linking School Lunch Dollars To Gender Identity Policies
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder on Friday said it was "disheartening and astounding" to learn of new federal mandate linking school lunch dollars to gender identity policies.
Clair McFarlandJune 04, 2022
Get Ready For Six Dollar Gas In Wyoming
Although gas prices in Wyoming are at a record level now, the worst is yet to come. One gasoline distributor said drivers should brace themselves this summer for prices over $6 a gallon.
Jimmy OrrJune 03, 2022
Yellowstone Bison Being Considered For Endangered Species List
The Yellowstone National Park's famed bison species is being considered as a potential species to be listed as "endangered," the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Friday.
June 03, 2022
Violations Found At Wheatland Wild Horse Facility, Animal Rights Group Outraged
A Bureau of Land Management review of its Wheatland wild horse facility found several policy violations and at least one national animal rights group is outraged.
June 03, 2022