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Iconic Moulton Barns Of Teton County Have Colorful History
Its an image familiar to anyone with an interest in the Grand Teton mountain range. A shot of the sunrise with the Tetons in the background and a weathered barn in the foreground.
Wendy CorrMarch 18, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, March 17, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Uinta County at $4.45 per gallon. The lowest was $3.60 per gallon of regular unleaded at a Cenex station located at 107-US16 East, in Buffalo.
March 18, 2022
Barrasso Says American, Not Russian, Uranium Needed To Power Kemmerer Plant
During a speech on the U.S. Senate floor Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso told his colleagues that the country needed to end its reliance on Russia for certain energy sources, such as uranium.
March 17, 2022
Wright Woman Disappears, Found Two Days Later Stuck In Mud
A Wright woman who had been missing for two days was found Wednesday afternoon stuck in mud in a rural area ditch.
March 17, 2022
Global Mining Business Finds Significant Deposits Of Uranium In Wyoming’s Red Desert
A global mining business said it discovered a likely source of raw uranium, or yellowcake, through a first-time exploratory drill program called the Thor project in the Great Divide Basin.
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2022
Wyoming Economist, Former Legislator Differ On Student Loan Debt Cancellation
Former legislator Charles Pelkey said he believes education should be "free" and all student loan debt should be canceled. Current legislator and Wyoming economist Cale Case says that a horrible idea.
March 17, 2022
Man Shot By Federal Agent On Reservation Recovering In Hospital
In an interview with Cowboy State Daily, the man said he and his girlfriends family had been drinking together since noon Monday, when her cousins showed up" and a knife fight ensued. Shortly after, an agent shot him, he said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2022
Man Whose Paid Off Debt Was Bounced From Collector To Collector Sues
A Gillette man who worked for more than two years to convince various debt collectors that his debt was paid is suing the companies for violations of federal debt collection rules.
March 17, 2022
Man Faces Prison, $25K Fine For Destroying Parts Of Grand Teton Natl Park With Illegal Motorcycle Event
An Arizona man is facing a lengthy prison term and a fine up to $25,000 for organizing an illegal motorcycle event in Grand Teton National Park which damaged more than 4,000 square feet near Mormon Row.
March 17, 2022
Rod Miller: WyGO Comes Out Of The Closet As The Queen of Cancel Culture
Columnist Rod Miller writes: By attacking David Iverson, a voice that should be its greatest ally, WyGO comes off like blithering idiots. When they go after his sponsors, they jump out of the closet as Wyomings queen of cancel culture."
Rod MillerMarch 17, 2022
Ray Hunkins: Biden Shouldn’t Take Any Risks In Ukraine
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Regardless of how strongly we feel about the barbaric rape of Ukraine we are witnessing, about the war crimes and the atrocities, the refugees, the carnage, Congress and opinion leaders should not be clamoring for choosing any course of action that needs skill and wisdom to achieve."
Ray HunkinsMarch 17, 2022
Wyoming Husband and Wife Team Assisting War Efforts In Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, a Wyoming husband and wife team with deep ties to the besieged country is assisting humanitarian efforts there.
Wendy CorrMarch 17, 2022
Once-Deported Illegal Alien Caught In Rawlins With 150 Pounds Of Pot, Cocaine, Guns; Faces Weapons Charge
A man deported from the United States in 2018 was arrested near Rawlins with more than 150 pounds of marijuana in his car is facing a federal weapons charge.
March 17, 2022
Ray Hunkins: Jack Finnerty, Mayor Of Slater, Wyoming Legend And An Irishman
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes: "Though Jack may be a 'son of Wyoming,' he is also a grandson of Ireland."
Ray HunkinsMarch 17, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The highest average gasoline prices in Wyoming on Wednesday were in Uinta County at $4.37 per gallon. The lowest were in Albany and Laramie counties at $3.84 per gallon.
March 17, 2022
Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson, Ciara Visit Hospitalized Casper Teens In Colorado
New Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara on Tuesday visited with two hospitalized Casper teens at the Children's Hospital in Denver. The teenagers were burned in a flash fire earlier this month in a shop west of Casper.
March 16, 2022
Lummis, Barrasso Praise Senate’s Passage Of Daylight Savings Bill
Both of Wyoming's U.S. senators praised Congress' move this week to pass a bill making daylight savings time permanent.
March 16, 2022
Wyoming Cities Reach Out To Cody About Its Six Geodesic Wind-Proof Domes
Representatives from the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie have reached out to Cody about its six geodesic domes that provide outdoor-like experiences without the winter winds of Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMarch 16, 2022
Dispute Over Cell Phone Leads To Sen. Tom James Getting Booted From GOP Meeting
A dispute over a cell phone in a private legislative meeting last week resulted in state Sen. Tom James being removed by members of the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2022
Biden’s 30 x 30 Initiative Likely Meaningless According To Wyo Public Lands Expert
Public lands expert Karen Budd-Falen told Cowboy State Daily that President Biden's controversial 30 x 30 initiative doesn't have the full force or effect of law so it's essentially meaningless.
March 16, 2022
Cheney: Biden Administration Should Ban Russian Uranium
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said President Joe Biden's administration should ban the import of Russian uranium, she told Wyoming reporters on Wednesday.
March 16, 2022
House Speaker Says He Asked Highway Patrol To Investigate Death Threat Against Lawmaker
House Speaker Eric Barlow asked the Wyoming Highway Patrol officers providing security at the state Capitol to investigate reports of a death threat made by one legislator against another.
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2022
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
By a unanimous voice vote, the U.S. Senate voted to discontinue the practice of changing the clock twice a year and make Daylight Saving Time permanent beginning in 2023.
March 16, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Despite War Worries, Are We Headed To Another Energy Boom?
Bill Sniffin writes: "As the old bumper sticker read: Please God, give me one more boom. This time I promise not to piss it away.
Bill SniffinMarch 16, 2022