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More Horses Die Of Strangles At Wheatland Facility, More Than Half Of Population ‘Impacted’
More horses at a Wheatland facility have died of a contagious equine disease commonly known as "strangles," the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday.
May 12, 2022
Laramie Defense Attorney Explains Washington Man’s 6-Year Sentence For $150M Fentanyl Bust
A lack of criminal history and certain sentencing guidelines for fentanyl were the two main factors behind a Washington man's relatively light prison sentence for hauling $150 million in fentanyl, his Laramie defense attorney told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday.
May 12, 2022
Wyoming To Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers on May 20
The Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy will honor fallen law enforcement officials on Friday, May 20.
Wendy CorrMay 12, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, May 12, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $4.54 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was $3.89 per gallon in Gillette.
May 12, 2022
Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak In Children Skips Wyoming So Far
Although three neighboring states have seen the mysterious hepatitis cases in children now being reported nationally, the phenomenon hasnt hit Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMay 12, 2022
Dave Walsh: Remembering Wyoming’s First Football Game Under the Lights
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "1988 was a magical season for the Cowboys, one in which the Pokes would win a record 11 games. And still, some 34 years later, and after 125 years of Cowboy football, it holds the Wyoming record for most wins in a single season."
Dave WalshMay 12, 2022
Donald Trump, Jr. Launches Ads For Hageman Campaign
A new ad for the Harriet Hageman campaign with Donald Trump, Jr. launched on Wednesday in Wyoming. The group behind the ad said it would spend more than $500,000 in advertising leading up to former President Trump's rally on May 28 in Casper.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Former UW Student With $100K in Student Loan Debt Says No To Fed Loan Forgiveness
Former UW student Molly Wiesner may be facing more than $100,000 in student loan debt but doesn't want loan forgiveness because she said she received something of value from her degrees and it's her responsibility to pay the loan off.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Forbes Brother Loses Appeal Over Way Siblings Valued His Sheridan Ranch Shares
A member of the Forbes family has lost his challenge of the way his brother and sisters valued shares in a Sheridan County ranch he gave to his stepsons.
May 12, 2022
K9s For Mobility CEO ‘Outraged’ At Dubois Motel For Denying Army Vet, Service Dog A Room
The CEO of a Cheyenne service dog nonprofit group said she was outraged at reports that a Dubois motel refused a room to an Army veteran because she had a service dog. "Denying the service dog access is like telling a person to leave their wheelchair," she said.
May 12, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Promoter Now Says Green River Water Transfer Is Good For Wyoming?
Bill Sniffin writes: Now Aaron Million thinks he has figured out how to get the water. And he believes that Wyoming people will be happy to hear this newest version of his plan.
Bill SniffinMay 12, 2022
Letter to the Editor: The Need For Respect And Civility
Laramie County Commissioner Linda Heath writes: "Civility and respect mean prioritizing relationships over politics. Use your conversation to find common ground, not to highlight your differences. We may all find we have more in common with each other than we have differences. "
May 12, 2022
William Perry Pendley: Backing The Blue+
Former BLM Director William Perry Pendley writes: "If we believe in law and order, in a civil society, and civilization itself, we must support law enforcement, we must back the blue, and we must fund the vital role they play in our society."
William Perry PendleyMay 12, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The highest gas in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $4.54 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was in Gillette, posting $3.89 per gallon.
May 12, 2022
Boyfriend of Missing Gillette Woman Charged with Multiple Felonies
The Gillette Police Department on Wednesday announced that the boyfriend of a missing Gillette woman who has been identified as a "person of interest" in her disappearance has been charged with two felony crimes and other charges.
May 11, 2022
Barrasso’s Outdoor Recreation Act Moves To Senate Floor
Sen. John Barrasso (bottom right) and Sen. Joe Manchin (left) have sponsored legislation that would provide funding to build new trails and recreation areas on America's public lands.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
After Mass Firing At Reservation School, FBI Investigating Corruption, Sexual Misconduct, Drug Use Claims
The U.S. Attorney told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that the FBI is investigating a scathing report detailing corruption, drug use, and sexual misconduct at a Wind River Reservation School which resulted in the superintendent, two principals, and the entire school board being fired.
Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2022
Cheyenne Man Spots UFOs Over City; Don Day Says Wyoming Not Under Alien Attack
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day crushed dreams of close encounters on Wednesday when he explained that a reported UFO sighting in Cheyenne was probably not a glimpse of alien craft.
May 11, 2022
New Law Means 90% of Hunting Licenses For “Big Five” Animals Will Go To Wyoming Residents
Because of a new law passed earlier this year, 90% of hunting licenses for "big five" wild game animals will go to Wyoming residents, leaving only 10% for non-resident hunters. The new law takes affect in 2023.
May 11, 2022
Wyoming Highway Patrol Reminds Drivers Not To Move Vehicles In U-Haul Trucks
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is warning drivers that it is not wise to haul vehicles in the back of U-Haul trailers. In Wyoming, the driver would likely be ticketed or charged with a crime
May 11, 2022
Al Simpson To Give Eulogy For His “Oldest Friend” Norm Mineta In June
Former Sen. Al Simpson will give the eulogy for his oldest friend Norm Mineta, who served as a congressman and led both the Dept of Commerce and Dept of Transportation. Simpson and Mineta met as Boy Scouts in Wyoming in the 1940s. Simpson in Cody and Mineta on at a Japanese internment camp on Heart Mountain
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2022
Longtime Wyo County Clerk: Democrats Registering As GOP To Vote In Cheney Race
Longtime Fremont County Clerk Julie Freese said many Democrats have told the office they are registering as Republicans specifically to vote for Liz Cheney.
Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2022
Wyoming Tourism Season Is Here, But There’s A Serious Shortage of Workers
The tourism season is back in Wyoming but workers are not. There is a serious labor shortage in the state which could have big impacts on communities that rely on tourism.
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2022
Former House Speaker Tom Lubnau Resigns From GOP Leadership
Former Wyo Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau resigned from state GOP leadership citing differences with actions and ethics of the state party. "The lack of integrity, toxicity, and move toward secrecy have convinced me to resign...," he said.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022