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Hoarded Dogs From Cheyenne Getting New Homes, Happy Lives
Less than a month after nearly 60 dogs were rescued from a hoarded house in Cheyenne, the animals are getting a new lease on life - and some are getting new homes, too.
May 05, 2022
Road Warriors: Bikers Who Save Trafficked And Missing Children
A group of bikers called the "Road Warriors For The Missing" go out to help find missing and trafficked children. Jason Clark told Cowboy State Daily that it's the terrified look in the childrens eyes that propel the volunteers to keep searching. Now that hes seen it, its impossible to look away.
May 05, 2022
Cheney Will Not Be Attending Wyo GOP Convention Because Eathorne Is “Oath Keeper”
U.S. Rep Liz Cheney's spokesperson told Cowboy State Daily Thursday evening that the congresswoman will not be attending the Republican convention because Wyoming GOP chair Frank Eathorne is a member of the far-right anti-government group "Oath Keepers"
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
Kinnear Couple Fined $60,000 For Deer Baiting; “Not Nearly Enough” Says Wyo Hunting Group
Although a Kinnear, Wyo couple has been fined $60,000 for deer baiting, the head of a Wyoming hunting group said the penalty isn't nearly stiff enough and they should have their hunting rights revoked for life.
May 05, 2022
Explainer: How Many Corner Crossing Cases Are Happening In Wyoming Right Now?
Those Missouri hunters acquitted on trespass charges last week aren't out of the woods yet. They're still facing legal action in both state court and federal court. Here's a breakdown of the three different cases.
May 05, 2022
Laramie County Denied: Credentials Committee Votes 15-8 Against Seating Laramie County Delegates
At the GOP convention on Thursday, the Credentials Committee voted 15-8 that Laramie County only be allowed to seat three delegates instead of the 36 the county sent to the state meeting in Sheridan.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
WYDOT Will Request Exemptions to Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Program
WYDOT Director Luke Reiner told a legislative committee on Wednesday that due to the inefficiency of building electric charging stations on empty stretches of Wyoming highways, the state will appeal for exemptions from the 'every 50 miles' requirement.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
Man Stumbles On To Grizzly While Hiking in Yellowstone; Acts Smart, Does Not Get Mauled
A Wyoming man enjoying a hike in Yellowstone on Tuesday came upon a grizzly less than 30 yards away. The Game and Fish Dept said because he didn't try to feed it, pet it, or put a saddle on it, he didn't get mauled.
May 04, 2022
Fed Interest Rate Hike Will Be Felt In Wyoming In Three to Six Months
A Cheyenne financial advisor said Wyoming should feel the interest rate hike in three to six months and ultimately the increase is a good idea to stop stagflation.
May 04, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest price was $3.86 per gallon in Gillette.
May 04, 2022
Wyoming Fight Against Human Trafficking Makes Headway
At Wyoming's first-ever human trafficking conference held in Sheridan earlier this week, experts debunked human trafficking myths like how people get caught up in the illicit activity.
May 04, 2022
Wyoming Marine Family’s Lawsuit Against Alec Baldwin Thrown Out
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin filed by the Wyoming family of a fallen U.S. Marine, saying the family failed to prove the court had any jurisdiction over Baldwin's actions.
May 04, 2022
Pay Boost Could Put Powell Teachers Near Top For Salaries in Wyoming
Trustees for Park County School District No. 1 in Powell are considering raising teacher pay significantly, moving the districts salaries from among the lowest in the state to among the highest.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2022
Shoshone Tribe Asks UW To Consider Free Tuition For Native Students
After the University of California decided to waive all tuition for American Indian students, the Shoshone Tribe asked the University of Wyoming for the same. UW agreed to discuss the issue.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2022
Three Missouri Hunters Again Charged With Trespassing In Corner Crossing Case
Three of the four Missouri hunters who were acquitted last week of criminal trespass in a Carbon County corner crossing case have again been charged with the same crime, according to recent court filings.
May 04, 2022
Wyoming Game And Fish Kills 1,200 Pheasants At Sheridan Bird Farm To Prevent Avian Flu Spread
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department killed 1,200 pheasants at its Sheridan bird farm in an attempt to prevent the spread of avian flu to the entirety of the flock.
May 04, 2022
Public Right To Public Land At Stake In Fed Corner Crossing Lawsuit, Wyoming Hunters Say
A jury in state circuit court found four hunters innocent last week of criminal trespass charges. However, new trespass charges were filed on Monday against three of the hunters in connection with a 2020 incident.
May 04, 2022
Rod Miller: My Village Is Marked SAFE From Alien Space Goo and Liars! How ‘Bout Yours?
Rod Miller writes: "President Biden just announced his own cadre of comic book superheroes. sent into harms way to keep our village safe. Biden calls this new arm of Homeland Security the Disinformation Governance Board. Orwell called it the Ministry of Truth."
Rod MillerMay 04, 2022
Bill Sniffin: With Trump Coming To Wyoming, Will This Be The Biggest Political Crowd In State’s History?
Bill Sniffin writes about the biggest political crowds in Wyoming: Much to Republicans chagrin, up to now, the existing records for political turnouts in the state belong to Democrats.
Bill SniffinMay 04, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Yellowstone Stirs Controversy Over State Management of Predators, Part 1
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "It was a damning revelation: wolf hunting outside of Yellowstone National Park had 'altered pack behavior, damaged research.' I'm calling bullshit on that claim."
Cat UrbigkitMay 04, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson, with $4.78 per gallon. The lowest price was in Gillette at $3.86.
May 04, 2022
One Of First Questions Of GOP Convention — Can Laramie County Participate?
The question of whether Republican delegates from the states biggest county will be allowed to take part in the Wyoming Republican Partys convention later this week will be among the first issues settled by the party.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2022
Couple Celebrates 100th Foster Dog By Taking Rescue From Cheyenne Hoarder
A western Nebraska couple celebrated their 100th foster dog by taking in a mastiff that was one of the 58 large dogs rescued from a hoarder by the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
May 03, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Back Move To Kill Biden ‘Disinformation’ Board
Wyomings U.S. senators signed on to a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the use of federal funds for a "disinformation board" announced recently by President Joe Biden.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022