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Wyoming Truckers Try To Stay Afloat Among Soaring Diesel Costs
Roger King, owner of Cowboy State Trucking in Kemmerer, said these are the highest fuel prices hes ever seen, even worse than during the recession in late 2008 and 2009.
March 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The highest average gasoline prices in Wyoming on Tuesday were in Uinta county at $4.40 per gallon. The lowest was in Albany county at $3.84.
March 15, 2022
Cody Police On Holiday Inn Heist: “Was Not Like Ocean’s 11”; Less Than $1,000 Stolen
The Cody police told Cowboy State Daily that the armed robbery at the Holiday Inn was "not like Ocean's 11" as less than $1,000 was stolen.
Wendy CorrMarch 15, 2022
Officials Believe It’s ‘Unlikely’ Wyoming Gas Prices Will Hit $5
Despite gas prices hitting a record peak last week, at least two officials told Cowboy State Daily this week that they do not believe prices will hit a state average of $5.
March 15, 2022
FBI Releases Few Details About Reservation Shooting On Monday
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was releasing little information Tuesday about a Monday shooting on the Wind River Indian Reservation involving a U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Legislators Look For Ways To Exempt American Indians From Online Sales Tax
Sen. Affie Ellis said the bill would ensure that "if you're an Indian person and you're purchasing something online that would normally be subject to state sales tax, on the reservation, then you are exempt."
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Cheyenne Rep Says Legislators Wasted Session On Guns And Abortion Bills
Rep. Landon Brown said legislators should have been focused on budget issues and redistricting but instead wasted time on guns, abortion and "other non-issues".
March 15, 2022
Ethete Legislator Claims Fellow Lawmaker Made Death Threat Against Her
Rep. Andi LeBeau, D-Ethete, said she was recovering from a death threat made by fellow legislator Rep. John Romero-Martinez, R-Cheyenne.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Unlike Rest of Country, Wyoming Not Experiencing Gasoline Theft
So far Wyoming has escaped large degrees of gasoline theft unlike many communities across the nation.
March 15, 2022
Management Council Will Determine If Formal Investigation Against Bouchard Will Be Launched
Senate President Dan Dockstader said the Legislature's Management Council will determine if Bouchard's actions warrant a formal investigation.
March 15, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Government in Sunshine — Your Right to Know
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "This is Sunshine Week, a week in which news organizations across the country highlight the importance of government transparency and celebrate the publics right to know the workings of its government a critical principle in democracy."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 15, 2022
Wyoming In Lowest Quadrant For College Costs in NCAA Basketball Tournament
Of the 68 teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Wyoming is the 10th lowest for out-of-state costs to obtain a four-year degree at $133,000. Duke is the highest at $326,000.
Jimmy OrrMarch 15, 2022
Dave Simpson: Biteman’s Right – It’s ‘Pretty Childish’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The guy who represents me, and other constituents from eastern Laramie County clear up to Torrington, is held in serious contempt by the powers that be, and that's why our senator no longer serves on any committees. You might say he got 'Pelosied.'"
Dave SimpsonMarch 15, 2022
Duke Energy: No Answers Yet On Why 262-Foot Wind Turbine Collapsed Near Cheyenne
Duke Energy told Cowboy State Daily they are continuing to investigate why a 262-foot wind turbine collapsed outside of Cheyenne last month.
March 14, 2022
Woman Sticks Up Cody Hotel, Stages Clean Getaway
Cody Police are on the lookout for a woman who robbed a hotel at gunpoint early Monday morning.
Wendy CorrMarch 14, 2022
Wyoming Gas Prices Up By 21.9 Cents In Last Week
Wyomings average gasoline price increased slightly Monday, rising by 1.2 cents per gallon in a 24-hour period for an average price of $4.02 per gallon.
March 14, 2022
Gordon: New Nuclear Reactor Needs To Run on Wyoming, Not Russian, Uranium
Wyoming needs a domestic source of uranium to supply a proposed nuclear reactor near Kemmerer, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
March 14, 2022
Colorado Woman Sues Cheyenne Doctor For Allegedly Leaving Sponge In Her Abdomen
A Colorado woman who claims a surgical sponge was left in her abdomen for 12 years is suing a Cheyenne doctor and the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
March 14, 2022
Skyrocketing Inflation Hurting Wyoming Beef Producers And Consumers
Justin Lucht, who owns Valley Raised Beef in Lovell, said there has been a 30% - 70% increase in operating costs including fertilizer up 4 times what it was last year and doubling of price in hay.
Wendy CorrMarch 14, 2022
Two-Year Covid Anniversary: Gordon Says Wyoming Handled Pandemic “Very Well”
Gordon said Wyoming was one of seven states not to issue a 'stay-at-home' order and that was the right decision. "I'm very proud we stood up for people's liberties," he said.
March 14, 2022
Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanche Near Encampment Over Weekend
A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche near Encampment over the weekend, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
March 14, 2022
Hageman Campaign Creates ‘Cheney For Virginia’ Website
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has doubled down on her claims that her Republican primary opponent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is not a true Wyomingite by creating a spoof website called "Liz Cheney for Virginia."
March 14, 2022
Panel Report: Laramie County DA Manlove Not Competent, Should Be Disbarred
The Board of Professional Responsibility said in its formal report that Laramie County DA "hurt the cause of justice in Laramie County," "does not understand the most fundamental legal doctrines," and should be disbarred.
March 14, 2022
Sunday’s Average Wyoming Gas Price At $3.99 Per Gallon
Wyomings average gasoline price remained relatively steady on Sunday at $3.99 per gallon, an increase of 0.4 cents per gallon over the previous 24 hours.
March 14, 2022