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Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Was Likely Buried In Yellowstone, Court Docs Reveal
A new batch of court documents filed in a New Mexico court have revealed that Forrest Fenn's famed treasure was likely buried in Yellowstone National Park.
May 11, 2022

Wyoming DEA: Law Enforcement: No More ‘Safe’ Recreational Drug Use
A Wyoming DEA agent said the days of 'safely' using recreational drugs are over. Now, fentanyl-laced drugs are everywhere
May 11, 2022

Wyo GOP Hostilities Continue; Now Laramie County Members Demand Chairwoman Resign
Although the Wyoming GOP convention may be over, hostilities remain as factions within Laramie County are calling on each other to resign including a resolution for the chairwoman to step down.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022

Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was in Gillette at $3.86 per gallon.
May 10, 2022

Letter to the Editor: The Future of the Wyoming Republican Party
Dear Editor, Today marks another episode in the saga that is plaguing the Grand Old Party of Wyoming. The once powerful and successful political organization that we were proud to call our own has steadily declined to a state of disfunction and dereliction.
May 10, 2022

Cat Urbigkit: Yellowstone Stirs Controversy Over State Management of Predators, Part 2
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Yellowstone park officials know that wolf and grizzly bear populations have saturated available range inside the park and that these large predator populations will continue range expansion outside the parks borders. YNP created this mess, but looks to the states to fix it."
Cat UrbigkitMay 10, 2022

‘Roe v. Wade’ Court Leak ‘Deplorable,’ Could Backfire, Says Former Wyo Justice
The leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft decision on abortion will probably have little benefit and may even backfire on those responsible, according to several Wyoming attorneys including former Supreme Court Justice Bill Hill.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022

Governor Salutes Cody Firearms Manufacturer As They Expand To A 43,000 Square Foot Facility
Gov Gordon on Monday saluted a firearms manufacturing company which started off in rural Big Horn County in 2016 but now employs 75 people and opened up a facility that is more than 43,000 square feet.
Wendy CorrMay 10, 2022

Reservation School Meltdown: Mass Firings After Allegations of Drugs, Corruption, Sexual Misconduct
After a federal investigation alleging sexual misconduct, drug use, misspending, nepotism, intimidation and corruption among St. Stephen's Indian School leaders, the superintendent, two principals, and the entire school board has been fired.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2022

Wyo Bar Says Interest In Laramie County DA Forced Them To Hold Hearing At Large Hotel Costing $91,000
The Wyoming Bar Association claims that media interest and lack of available space forced it to schedule the Laramie County District Attorney's hearing at the largest hotel in the state. The cost of the hearing was more than $91,000.
May 10, 2022

Three Wyoming GOP Superintendent Candidates Agree Parents Need More Control In Schools
In speaking with Cowboy State Daily at the Republican convention, all three candidates for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction agreed on one thing: parents need to have more authority in the classroom.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022

Senator Cale Case Censured by Fremont County Republican Central Committee
The Fremont County Republican Central Committee on Monday evening censured Sen. Cale Case by a vote of 11 - 7 for a variety of complaints including advocating for Medicaid expansion.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2022

Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, May 9, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was $3.86 in Gillette.
May 10, 2022

Letter To The Editor: Liz Cheney And Frank Eathorne
Dear Editor: Twice you have published the statement by Liz Cheney that she would not attend the Wyo GOP Convention because Frank Eathorne is a member of Oath Keepers.
May 10, 2022

Dave Simpson: Conspiracy Theorists, You Say?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: State party politics is sort of a hobby like spelunking, or flying model airplanes with little connection to everyday conservatives who just want smaller government, fewer regulations, lower taxes, secure borders, less crime, inflation relief, and a whole lot less of this woke insanity.
Dave SimpsonMay 10, 2022

Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon Proud Of Work In First Term, Says Covid Was Toughest Challenge
Gov Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily that his toughest challenge as governor so far was helping the state navigate the problems posed by COVID-19.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022

Wyoming Internet Provider To Give $30 Discount For Low-Income Residents
A Wyoming broadband provider will be one of many across the nation that will soon begin providing Internet access for a capped cost for low-income residents due to a move by President Joe Biden's administration.
May 09, 2022

Greybull Man Charged With Pretending To Be Dead Man For 50 Years
A Greybull man is facing 20 years in prison and a nearly $1 million fine for posing as a dead Idaho man for the last 50 years.
May 09, 2022

Wyoming GOP Convention Wrap-Up: Civility & Optimism Despite Laramie County Walkout
Certain members from Laramie County, including party Chairman Dani Olsen, accused the party of playing politics with this decision as retribution for the countys party speaking out against state party leadership.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022

Fremont County GOP Seeking to Censure Sen. Cale Case For “Insubordination” To Oath of Office
The GOP in the precinct covering the town of Pavillion has lost confidence in Sen. Cale Case-R-Lander, according to a proposed resolution leaked Monday morning to Cowboy State Daily.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2022

Animal Cruelty Investigation Results In 12 Dogs Rescued From “Terrible Case of Neglect” in Lovell
A dozen large mixed-breed dogs in Big Horn County were rescued Saturday from what Kindness Ranch director John Ramer said was one of the most neglectful situations he has ever seen.
May 09, 2022

Cheyenne Police Chief Acknowledges Increase In Property Crime, Says Progress Is Being Made
The Cheyenne police chief said although the city has seen a spike in property crimes over the last year, the police department is taking steps to mitigate the situation, he told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
May 09, 2022

Hunting Group Asks To Join Corner Crossing Lawsuit In Support Of Missouri Hunters
The "Backcountry Hunters and Anglers" organization has asked to join the federal "corner crossing" lawsuit involving four Missouri hunters filed by a North Carolina businessman who owns a ranch on Elk Mountain.
May 09, 2022

“Hobo Haven” Discovered After Demolition of Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming
When the Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming was demolished last month, it turned out there was more vacancy than expected. An underground room complete with carved-out shelves was discovered under the dilapidated 70-year-old motel.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2022
