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IRS Cancels Facial Recognition Software for Taxpayer Identification
In a rare moment of bipartisanship, members of both parties in Washington -- including Sens. Barrasso and Lummis -- criticized the IRS for implementing facial recognition software for taxpayer identification purposes.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 12, 2022
Officials Have Mixed Response To Gray Wolves Being Relisted As Endangered, Except In Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
There was a mixed response from officials regarding the federal ruling on Thursday that required gray wolves, except those in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, to be relisted as endangered.
February 11, 2022
Panel To Recommend Laramie County DA Manlove For Disbarment
A panel of three attorneys will recommend the Laramie County district attorney for disbarment after determining she violated multiple rules of professional conduct, a Wyoming State Bar Association spokeswoman confirmed Friday.
February 11, 2022
RNC Did Not Recognize Hageman As Presumptive House Candidate
Kathy Russell, executive director of the Wyoming GOP, told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that the only resolution adopted by the RNC that would affect Wyomings congressional race was the censure handed down for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
February 11, 2022
Saratoga Cop Charged With Felony After Threatening to Break Other Cop’s Necks For Taking Dog
A Saratoga police officer was arrested this week and charged with a felony and three misdemeanor counts after officers attempted to seize one of his dogs on New Year's Eve.
February 11, 2022
Jonathan Lange: Sen. Wendy Schuler’s Trans-Athlete Bill Protects Women
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Wyomings High School Activities Association currently allows biological males to participate on female sports teams. Female athletes in Wyoming are sitting on the bench while males take the field.
Jonathan LangeFebruary 11, 2022
Cheyenne Marketing Company Looking To Transform Building Into Event Hotspot
The West Edge Collective managing director, along with two partners, has pitched an idea of turning the unique building into an event destination spot.
February 11, 2022
Wyoming Kindness Ranch Pet of the Week
Wyatt is a big, beautiful 11-year-old cat patiently waiting for his forever home.
Jen KocherFebruary 11, 2022
Wyoming Businessman, Philanthropist Buys Cowboy State Daily
A Wyoming businessman and philanthropist has purchased the assets of Cowboy State Daily, a Wyoming-based digital news operation based in Cheyenne.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 11, 2022
Logan Wilson’s Wyoming Family Travels To L.A. For Super Bowl
Twelve family members of Casper native and UW alum Logan Wilson will be cheering on the Bengals this weekend as they attend Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
Wendy CorrFebruary 11, 2022
316 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday, 1,016 Recoveries; 1,797 Active
The state reported 316 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 87 new probable cases, leaving the state with 1,797 active cases for Thursday.
February 11, 2022
Baldwin Given Until April To Respond To Fallen Wyoming Marine’s Family Lawsuit
Actor Alec Baldwin has been given until April 4 to respond to a lawsuit filed by the family of a Wyoming Marine who was killed last August.
February 11, 2022
Liz Cheney: Jan. 6 Committee Won’t Be Intimidated
Rep. Liz Cheney writes: "When courts have resolved any election challenges, and the election result has been certified by the governor of a state, the election is over. That is the rule of law."
Liz CheneyFebruary 10, 2022
Pine Bluffs Police Nab California Suspect Hauling 330 Pounds Of Weed
A routine traffic stop for speeding last week led to the seizure of more than 330 pounds of marijuana, a historic drug bust for the Pine Bluffs Police Department, officials announced Thursday.
February 10, 2022
Wyoming Republican Party ‘Sets Record Straight’ On Cheney Censure
The Wyoming Republican Party said that the censure of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney last week was a representation of national dissatisfaction with her, according to a lengthy statement from officials.
February 10, 2022
Man Convicted of Shooting Wyoming Trooper 37 Years Ago Loses Third Appeal
A man convicted of attempted first-degree murder for shooting a Wyoming Highway Patrol officer in 1985 has lost his third attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
February 10, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Frontier Airlines Expansion Could Be Good News For Wyoming Air Travelers
Bill Sniffin writes: Wyoming old-timers have lots of stories to tell about Frontier Airlines. It was the major airline for the Cowboy State for almost half a century.
Bill SniffinFebruary 10, 2022
Former Wyoming GOP Chair Thinks RNC Is “Inappropriate” For Censuring Cheney
Former GOP Chair Diemer True told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that it was inappropriate of Wyoming Republican Party State Central Committee and the RNC to censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
February 10, 2022
510 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 44 Recoveries; 2,410 Active
The state reported 510 new laboratory-confirmed and 134 probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 2,410 active cases for Wednesday.
February 10, 2022
Evansville Man Faces 30 Years In Prison For Producing Child Porn
An Evanston man is facing 30 years in prison for the production of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney for Wyoming.
February 10, 2022
“It’s Fighting Season”; Little-Known Candidate Denton Knapp Says He’s Still in Congressional Race
Despite the odds being stacked against him, war veteran Denton Knapp is unflappably optimistic when he talks about the congressional race and his plan to step up for the people in Wyoming when he gets to Washington, D.C.
February 09, 2022
Hot Springs School District Removes Facebook Post Showing Students Using Air Rifles After Some Found it “Offensive”
After a social media post showing students from Thermopolis shooting air rifles went viral, the Hot Springs County School District removed the post but hasn't explained why.
February 09, 2022
C.J. Box’s ‘Joe Pickett’ TV Series Renewed For Second Season; Show Is Most Watched On Spectrum
The "Joe Pickett" television series, based on Wyoming author C.J. Box's famous game warden, has been renewed for a second season, it was announced Wednesday.
February 09, 2022
Supreme Court Says Afton Teacher Who Had X-Rated Photos Of Himself On District iPad Shouldn’t Have Been Fired
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that an Afton teacher who had nude photos of his girlfriend and him on a school district iPad should not have been fired.
February 09, 2022