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Al Simpson: Absurd, Inane, Galling — An Open Letter On Election Integrity
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson writes: "What is the need to 'restore our citizens faith in elections in Park County'? Weve never had any problem with election integrity here in my 90-year lifetime."
April 17, 2022
Rod Miller: Leaked Minutes Of Park County GOP Men’s Club Full Gospel Gun & Glee Club, Kanye West Chapter
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The following minutes are provided by one of my operatives, disguised as an arms dealer, who secretly and at great risk wore a wire to a recent meeting at an undisclosed location probably a garden shed behind a members moms house."
Rod MillerApril 17, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Fashion Commentary On Holsters, Fanny Packs, Pocket Protectors, Nose Rings
Bill Sniffin writes: "It looks like my cell phone holster is toast. However, I am definitely not ready for a nose ring.
Bill SniffinApril 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, April 15, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest price per gallon of unleaded regular was $3.77 in Gillette and Douglas.
April 16, 2022
Gordon Welcomes Biden Flip-Flop On Resuming Federal Gas, Oil Lease Sales
Gov. Mark Gordon welcomed President Biden's policy reversal on the sale of oil and gas leases on federal land but criticized the royalty rate increase and significant reduction in available land for leasing.
April 15, 2022
First Abortion Clinic in Wyoming to Open in Casper
While the planned opening of the clinic is generating opposition among members of Wyomings pro-life organizations, it is being welcomed by those who say the states women need access to more reproductive health services.
April 15, 2022
Cheney Calls Russian Sanction A ‘Badge Of Honor’
After receiving a sanction from Russia earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that the rebuke was a "badge of honor."
April 15, 2022
Wyoming Ag Industry Hit By Drought, Although Not As Bad As Other States
Wyoming's farmers and ranchers are not being hit as hard by the drought seen across the West as their counterparts in other states, several told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
April 15, 2022
Pinedale Special Ed Teacher Fired, Appears In Child Predator Sting Video
School officials announced on Friday that a Pinedale teacher was fired after being accused of trying to arrange a meeting with an underage boy in California. The teacher appeared in a child predator sting video released on YouTube on Wednesday.
April 15, 2022
Central Figure In National Indian Hunting Case Faces Child Porn, Drug Charges
The champion of a national Indian hunting rights case is scheduled to face a jury May 2 on charges of methamphetamine and child pornography possession.
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2022
Wyoming Tops In The Nation For Construction Workers
Despite what would appear to be a short construction season, Wyoming has the highest percentage of workers employed in construction in the nation.
April 15, 2022
Rod Miller: The Many Flags Over Wyoming (And Why It’s Hard To Find Good Fish & Chips In Cokeville)
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "While we argue over whether the buffalo should face left or right on our state flag, or about how many of the stars on Old Glory represent communist sympathizer states, we often forget how many other flags have flown over Wyoming."
Rod MillerApril 15, 2022
Dave Walsh: Springtime In Wyoming Means Only 19 Weeks Until Cowboy Football!
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "I am so lucky to have had Kevin McKinney as my partner on Cowboy Football broadcasts. We did 36 years of Cowboy Basketball together, and will head into the 39th consecutive year of announcing Cowboy Football together."
Dave WalshApril 15, 2022
Gillette Officers Were Justified In Deadly January Shooting, According To Review
Two police officers were justified in a shooting that left a machete-wielding Gillette man dead last January, according to an independent review.
Jimmy OrrApril 15, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, April 14, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $4.86 per gallon. Dethroning Douglas Thursday with the lowest gas price in the state was Gillette, with $3.75 per gallon of regular.
April 15, 2022
Wyoming Joins In Lawsuit Over Biden Immigration Policy
In joining 19 other states in a lawsuit challenging the immigration policies of President Biden, Gov. Gordon said, "Their continued failure to fulfill the constitutional duty and secure our border impacts all Americans."
April 14, 2022
Snow Storm Leads to Three Semi Rollovers, Two Jackknifed Semis In Campbell County
Wind gusts, blowing snow, cold temperatures, and icy road conditions are being blamed for the three rollovers and two jackknifed semi-trucks on 1-90 and other roadways in Campbell County
April 14, 2022
Buffalo Detective Hits One In 16 Million Jackpot; Wins SuperTag Hunting Trifecta
By winning the SuperTag Trifecta (the odds were 1 in 16,000,000) Buffalo detective James Kozisek can hunt three big game animals. He can choose from: bighorn sheep, moose, mountain goat, elk, wild bison, deer, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf, and mountain lion.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2022
Authorities Seek Help in Locating Missing Gillette Woman; Man Living With Woman Not Cooperative
The Gillette Police Department is asking for help in locating a 32-year-old woman who disappeared under what it called "suspicious circumstances." The man who lived with her has not been cooperative and is considered a person of interest.
April 14, 2022
No Airport, No Problem. Jackson Business Owners Not Worried About Airport Closure
Even though the Jackson airport will be closed for repairs through the end of June, business owners aren't worried about tourism numbers dropping as they believe car travel will make up for it.
Jimmy OrrApril 14, 2022
Biden Ethanol Plan “Hypocritical” And Won’t Have Impact On Oil, Corn Industries
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming said President Biden's plan to allow ethanol in gasoline is not only hypocritical because it creates more pollution but won't have any impact on Wyoming oil production.
April 14, 2022
$1,500 Yellowstone Pass That You Can’t Use For 150 Years; Marketers Say Genius Promotion
Wyoming marketers say the $1,500 Yellowstone pass that patrons won't be able to use for 150 years is a "genius move" because of its creativity and the way to get fundraising dollars now for something that may never be used.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2022
Former Legislator, Private Investigators Tracking Case of Missing Moorcroft Man
As investigators continue their examination into the disappearance of a Moorcroft man in 2019, a growing number of private investigators -- including one former legislator -- are turning their attention to the case of Chance Englebert.
April 14, 2022
Riverton School Officials Warning Parents About Violent Video Threatening To Kill Children
Officials with a Riverton kindergarten and preschool are warning parents about videos featuring a violent furry blue character from a video game accompanied by music about killing children.
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2022