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Why Are Wolverines In Wyoming So Elusive? There Are Only 6 (Maybe)
Wyoming Game and Fish biologist Zack Walker told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that one reason wolverines are so elusive is because there are reportedly very few in the state.
March 09, 2022
Time To Wake Up: Yellowstone Has First Grizzly Bear Sighting Of 2022
The first sighting of a grizzly in Yellowstone National Park was spotted on Monday by a pilot in the west-central portion of the park.
Jimmy OrrMarch 09, 2022
Trump-Backed Crossover Voting Bill Dies In Wyoming House
The Trump-backed crossover voting bill, aimed at stopping voters from switching parties to influence the results of an election, failed on Tuesday when it was not considered by the House of Representatives.
March 09, 2022
Wendy Schuler: Fairness In Women’s Sports Act Would Have Protected Females
Guest columnist Sen. Wendy Schuler said her Fairness in Women's Sports Act legislation would have ensured that girls and women get a fair shake when they step onto the field or court.
Sen. Wendy SchulerMarch 09, 2022
48 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 186 Recoveries; 238 Active
The state reported 48 new laboratory-confirmed and 18 new probable cases, leaving the state with 238 active cases for Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Bill That Allows Wyoming To Issue Own Digital Currency Moving Through House
A plan to make Wyoming the only state in the nation with its own digital currency won initial approval from the state House on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Eight More COVID-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced the deaths of eight more residents, all of which occurred in February, were linked to the Covid virus.
March 09, 2022
Bill Outlawing Abortions Moves On In Wyoming State Senate
A bill that would ban abortions in Wyoming should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade won initial approval from the Senate on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Former Cody Resident Pleads Guilty To Participating In Capitol Riot
A former Cody resident pleaded guilty late last month to participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
March 08, 2022
Beloved Cheyenne Police Dog Dies; Officers Considered ‘Ruger’ One Of Them
Retired Cheyenne Police K9 Ruger died last week at the age of 11. He left behind an impressive resume of accomplishments but more importantly, a large police family who loved him.
Jimmy OrrMarch 08, 2022
Biden Bans Russian Oil; Cheney, Hageman Come Together In Praise Of Decision
President Joe Biden on Tuesday banned all oil imports from Russia due to the Ukraine invasion, and managed to bring together two political foes in the process.
March 08, 2022
Dave Simpson: Bumpgate — A Case of Weak Sauce
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Surveillance video of that bumping incident in February between two Wyoming state senators, both Republicans, is downright underwhelming. It's clearly no Zapruder film."
Dave SimpsonMarch 08, 2022
Covid Pills Not Yet Available in Wyoming; Health Officials Still Urging Caution About Virus
New pills created by both Pfizer and Merck, have given more options for health officials to treat the virus, but they wont be available in Wyoming for some time.
Wendy CorrMarch 08, 2022
Flu Tracking In Wyo Back After Two Years, Infections Slightly Above Projections
After a hiatus of nearly two years, the Wyoming Department of Health is tracking influenza infections once again.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022
Civics Transparency Bill Dies In Wyoming House Education Committee
A bill that would have required teachers to post their class materials online for public view died in a Wyoming House of Representatives committee meeting Monday.
March 08, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Dies In Senate
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, told the Senate he opposed the bill because he wanted to see more emphasis on treatment and was worried women would get abortions in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022
Bill Prohibiting Use of Electronic Devices To Stalk People Clears House Committee
A bill that would prohibit the use of electronic devices, like Tiles and Apple AirTags, to stalk people cleared a House committee on Monday and will be sent to the House floor.
March 08, 2022
Rare Sighting of Wolverine in Yellowstone; Biologist Says Only 8th Sighting in 15 Years
The sighting of a wolverine in Yellowstone on Saturday is only the 8th documented sighting of the elusive animal in Wyoming over the last 15 years.
March 08, 2022
Second Amendment Protection Act Bill Moves Ahead In House
A bill that would prohibit Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing unconstitutional federal firearms regulations was approved in its first full House review on Monday.
March 08, 2022
Wyoming GOP Announces Trump To Visit The State Soon
Details are being finalized for former President Donald Trump to visit Wyoming sometime soon, the Wyoming Republican Party confirmed to Cowboy State Daily Monday.
March 08, 2022
Wyoming House, Senate Approve $2.7 Billion Budget; On Its Way To Governor’s Office
A two-year budget detailing spending of roughly $2.7 billion from the states main bank account in fiscal 2023-24 was approved Monday by both the Wyoming House and Senate.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2022
ACLU Of Wyoming Sues State Over Teton County Sheriff’s Sobriety Program
The ACLU of Wyoming has filed a federal lawsuit against a Teton County-based sobriety program that the organization says violates people's constitutional rights.
March 07, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Ban Bill Passes Committee, Heads To Senate Floor
A bill that would make abortion illegal in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn its ruling in the landmark abortion ruling Roe vs. Wade was sent to the Senate floor on Monday.
March 07, 2022
Ukrainian Student at UW Says Ukraine Will “Never Give Up”
Anastasiia Pereverten, a Ukrainian student at the University of Wyoming, said her grandparents have told her they "would never leave" and will defend their country to the end.
Wendy CorrMarch 07, 2022