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Death Of Ethete Woman Revives Effort To Pass Loose & Vicious Dog Ordinance On Reservation
The death of a woman in Ethete on April 10, while not confirmed to be the result of a dog attack, has officials once again looking at an ordinance aimed at addressing the problem of vicious dogs -- a longstanding issue on the reservation.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2022
Dave Walsh: Remembering Joe Dowler And George Kay, Two Wyoming Sports Legends
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "Joe Dowler and George Kay were two icons who were exceptional in their chosen fields for many years and were even more impressive as genuinely kind and caring people."
Dave WalshApril 22, 2022
Pro-Life Group Holds Protest At Planned Abortion Clinic in Casper
An estimated 150 people staged a rally Thursday in to show their opposition to a planned abortion clinic in Casper.
April 22, 2022
Clair McFarland: Lessons About Life – And Death – In The Kitten Maternity Ward
Clair McFarland writes: "It takes three cats roving this country home to keep the mice away, which in turn keeps the rattlesnakes away."
Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2022
Gordon: Wyoming Sharing Intelligence As Part Of U.S. – Mexico Border Strike Force
Wyoming is sharing secure intelligence with agents patrolling the southern border as part of a multi-state effort to resolve issues caused by illegal border crossings, a Gordon spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday
April 21, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, April 21, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Wheatland at $4.59 per gallon. The lowest reported price was $3.79 in Gillette.
April 21, 2022
Author Craig Johnson Says No Immediate Plans to Bring Back ‘Longmire’ Series
Longmire author Craig Johnson said there are continuing conversations about the return of the show in some form, but nothing has been solidified yet.
Wendy CorrApril 21, 2022
Cheney Receives ‘Profile In Courage’ Award Alongside Ukrainian President
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was one of five people named this week as recipients of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's "Profile in Courage" award.
April 21, 2022
Silver Star Discontinues Cell Service In Star Valley; 2,200 Customers Affected
A cellular telephone company is discontinuing its service in the Star Valley of western Wyoming after six years, leaving more than 2,000 customers to find a new service provider by the end of the year.
April 21, 2022
Third Season Of ‘Ultimate Cowboy Showdown’ Debuts Thursday In Douglas, Wyoming
The third season of the popular TV show "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown" was filmed in Douglas, Wyoming and is hosted by country singer Trace Adkins. The show debuts Thursday night.
April 21, 2022
Man Sentenced To Prison For Strangling His Friend In Yellowstone Trailer
A federal judge on Monday sentenced a man to prison for strangling his friend in a Yellowstone trailer immeditaely after being released from jail.
April 21, 2022
Aaron Turpen: Is Wyoming Ready For Electric Cars? It Needs To Be.
Cowboy State Daily automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes whether Wyoming likes it or not, electric vehicles are here. And destinations like Yellowstone, Devils Tower, and Cheyenne Frontier Days need to be ready.
Aaron TurpenApril 21, 2022
Bill Sniffin: In World War III, Cheyenne Becomes Biggest Bulls-Eye In The World
Because Wyoming is the home base to 150 sites of ICBM nuclear-tipped missiles around the F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, our state capital would be one of the main targets of Russian missiles.
Bill SniffinApril 21, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Wheatland at $4.59 per gallon. The lowest reported price was $3.73 in Gillette. The highest county average is in Teton County, with an average of $4.49 per gallon and the county with the lowest average is Albany, with $3.80.
April 21, 2022
Wyo Supreme Court: Drug Case Overturned Because Wyoming Trooper Was Speeding
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a man arrested near Cheyenne with 42 pounds of marijuana because the trooper was driving more than 100mph.
April 20, 2022
Former Attorney General Says Firing Of Pinedale Teacher ‘Disturbing’ Since No Due Process
A former Wyoming Attorney General is questioning the legality of a school board's decision to fire a teacher because he was featured in a child predator "sting" operation.
April 20, 2022
Former GOP Legislator Says Wyoming Will Never Legalize Marijuana
A former Republican legislator who once purchased marijuana for his uncle who was dying of lung cancer said Wyoming will never legalize marijuana until the federal government OKs it.
Jimmy OrrApril 20, 2022
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Rescues 58 “Giant” Dogs From Hoarder’s House; Expecting 10 More
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is asking for help after rescuing 58 "giant" dogs and 40 birds from a hoarder's house. The CEO called it the biggest challenge she's ever faced.
April 20, 2022
Federal Judge Denies Ex-Cop’s Dismissal Request In Racism Lawsuit
A federal judge has denied a former Albany County deputy's request to dismiss a lawsuit against him, which accuses him of racial discrimination.
April 20, 2022
Testimony About ‘Inappropriate’ Advances Not Allowed In Fremont Co Child Molestation Trial
Munda was charged last September with multiple counts of first-degree sexual abuse stemming from allegations that he touched a girl inappropriately when she was 5 and went on to sexually assault her for several years, starting when she began fifth grade.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2022
Jonah Field Executive: Resumption Of Oil, Gas Leasing ‘Promising’
The end to a moratorium on oil and gas lease sales on federal land is "promising," even though the amount of land to be leased has been significantly reduced from original proposals, a vice president of Jonah Energy told Cowboy State Daily.
April 20, 2022
Lovell Officers Praised For Rescuing Boy From House Fire
Lovell police officer Dusty Schultz received the "Lifesaver Award" for saving the life of an 8-year-old boy who was trapped in a house fire in Lovell.
Wendy CorrApril 20, 2022
Gordon Joins Republican Governors’ Border Strike Force
Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said he will offer support to the southern border "while the Biden administration sits idly by and fails to take action on this crisis."
April 20, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Wheatland at $4.59 per gallon. The lowest reported price was $3.73 in Gillette. These are the highest and lowest reported prices among those stationed surveyed.
April 19, 2022