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Lander Hospital Says It Shouldn’t Pay Medical Bills For Woman Whose Eye Was Gouged Out
Lander's SageWest Hospital said it should not be responsible for the medical bills of a Fort Washakie woman who died after her eye was gouged out by a fellow patient.
Clair McFarlandApril 06, 2022
High Winds Blast Wyoming; Trucks Overturned, Roads Closed, Structures Toppled
Strong winds blasted the entire state of Wyoming on Tuesday, with some areas experiencing gusts between 60 to 95 mph over the last 24 hours.
April 06, 2022
Gordon Says He Wants Second Term To Finish What He Started
In an interview with Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon said he is seeking a second term to build-on the initiatives he launched in his first term.
April 05, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Wheatland at $4.79 per gallon. The lowest single price was $3.78 per gallon in Douglas.
April 05, 2022
Only Two Homes In Jackson Under $1 Million; Real Estate Prices Doubled In Last 18 Months
Real estate broker Greg Prugh said a three-bedroom condo in Jackson last year sold for $775,000 and the same property today was just sold for $1.5 million. The residential property with the highest sale price currently on the market tops the $19 million mark.
April 05, 2022
Cody Magazine Owners Suing Showtime For Copyright Infringement Over “UFO”
The owners of a UFO-themed magazine based out of Cody is suing a TV network for copyright infringement, recent court filings showed.
April 05, 2022
Rock Springs Residents Divided Over Backyard Chicken Debate
A dispute launched by a barking dog has led to spirited debate among Rock Springs residents over -- chickens.
April 05, 2022
Riverton Man Missing In Vegas After Being Hospitalized In Fight; Misses Flight Home
A Riverton man, who was hospitalized after getting into a fight in Las Vegas and pleaded to relatives for someone to "come get him," missed his flight home. His family has since filed a missing persons report.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Dave Simpson: Good News, The Legislature Got An F
Dave Simpson writes that the Cheyenne newspaper gave the Legisature an F because they failed to raise taxes, cash-in on free Medicaid expansion money, didn't spend as much humanly possible on American Rescue Plan Act money, and talked about silly issues like prohibiting guys from competing on girls' athletic teams.
Dave SimpsonApril 05, 2022
Eating Wyoming: The Chugwater Soda Fountain
The Chugwater Soda Fountain, which opened in 1914, is the oldest operating soda fountain in Wyoming. In April 2021, locals Jill and Christian Winger purchased and remodeled the business.
Tim MandeseApril 05, 2022
Bee Colonies Relatively Healthy In Wyoming But Beekeepers Worried About New Pesticides
Although bee colonies are considered relatively healthy in Wyoming, beekeepers are very worried about new pesticides which they call "insidious."
Wendy CorrApril 05, 2022
Baldwin Asks For Dismissal Of $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Family Of Fallen Marine
Actor Alec Baldwin on Monday asked a Wyoming judge to dismiss a $25 million defamation lawsuit against him, arguing that there is a "lack of personal jurisdiction" and "failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted."
April 05, 2022
Hageman Says Big Tech Law Changes Needed Even With Elon Musk Purchase Of Twitter
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman said she was hopeful with the news of Elon Musk's purchase in Twitter as "the platform is an obvious, aggressive opponent of true freedom of expression."
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Bureau of Land Management Yesterday and Today: Energy Independence
Former BLM Director Perry Pendley writes: "In July 2019, America, for the first time since 1957, achieved energy independence. Sadly, it did not last long. President Biden began on his first day in office by killing the Keystone XL Pipeline, cancelling all federal oil and gas lease sales..."
William Perry PendleyApril 05, 2022
Teacher Shortage Hits Wyoming; Legislator Says It’s Top Priority For State
Rep. Jerry Paxton, R-Encampment, said Covid burnout and Critical Race Theory are two reasons why Wyoming is experiencing a teacher shortage. He said the shortage needs to be a top priority for legislators.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Announces He Will Seek Second Term
In announcing he will run for a second term, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wyoming was one of the states to impose few restrictions on its residents during the coronavirus pandemic and kept students in school for more days than any state in the nation.
April 04, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, April 4, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Kemmerer at $4.49 per gallon. The lowest price $3.78 per gallon of regular unleaded is in Douglas.
April 04, 2022
Sheep Shearing In Wyoming: It’s A Lot Of Work, “There’s No George Jetson Machine”
At a sheep shearing class in south Campbell County on Saturday, teacher Wade Kopren said there's no easy way to shear sheep: "There's no George Jetson machine to just run them through. It's hard work."
April 04, 2022
Cheyenne Police Use High Tech “Barnacle” Device For Failure To Pay Parking Tickets
The rollout of a new parking enforcement method in Cheyenne called "The Barnacle" has drawn the complaints of some residents who think it is a waste of time and money. Some residents believe they can defeat it though.
April 04, 2022
Rod Miller: Change Is Coming. Like It Always Has, Like It Always Will
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "There are the whispers when two women are seen holding hands, or the 'wrong' book shows up on the library shelf, or the 'wrong' candidate gets elected.whispers like 'this used to be such a good place' and 'our Wyoming values are changing.'"
Rod MillerApril 04, 2022
Gillette Cops Bust Speeding Californian With 300 Pounds Of Weed Worth $1.2 Million
A California man is in custody in Gillette after he was found hauling nearly 300 pounds of marijuana worth $1.2 million.
April 04, 2022
Laramie County Deputy Expected To Make Full Recovery After Being Shot Over Weekend
A Laramie County sheriff's deputy who was shot by a suspect in an incident over the weekend is expected to make a full recovery, a department captain told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
April 04, 2022
Wyoming Deputy’s Shooting A Reminder Of Dangers Faced By Law Enforcement Officers
The shooting of a Laramie County Sheriffs deputy on Saturday is bringing attention to the dangers that Wyoming peace officers face every day. Although shootings are rare, the incidents have an impact on law enforcement across the state.
Wendy CorrApril 04, 2022
Wind Project Developer Charged In Deaths Of Golden And Bald Eagles
A wind power development company whose windmills across the country have been blamed for the deaths of 150 golden and bald eagles has been cited in the deaths of nine of the birds in Wyoming and New Mexico.
April 04, 2022