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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
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Dies In Wyoming House; Sponsor Disappointed
Sen. Wendy Schuler said despite 'overwhelming support from the citizens of Wyoming,' the bill banning transgendered athletes from competing against females was not introduced in the House.
March 07, 2022
Rod Miller: Meal Team Six and the Lessons of Ukraine
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If the Ukrainians are able to repel Putins invasion and save their country through armed resistance, they will do more for our Second Amendment rights than the U.S. Supreme Court, Romeo Bouchard, and Wyoming Gun Owners could ever hope to do."
Rod MillerMarch 07, 2022
Dennis Sun: The World Has Changed With The War In Ukraine
Dennis Sun writes: In 2020, America was the worlds largest producer of oil and natural gas condensate, with Russia as number two. But America is also the number one user of oil and natural gas in the world.
Dennis SunMarch 06, 2022
UW Athletics Selects Hall Of Fame Members For Class Of 2022
The 1988 UW football team, which was ranked as high as 10th in the nation, was one of many named to the Class of 2022 University of Wyoming Hall of Fame.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022
69 New Coronavirus Cases On Friday; 42 Recoveries; 361 Active
The state reported 69 new laboratory-confirmed and eight new probable cases for a total of 361 active cases on Friday.
March 06, 2022
Chris Navarro: Woke Bureaucrats Need To Leave My Street “Squaw Creek Road” Alone
Guest columnist Chris Navarro writes: "I have lived, worked, and raised my family on Squaw Creek Rd. in Casper, for over 35 years. Now a few woke bureaucrats in Washington have decided that the place I have lived & called home needs a new name."
Chris NavarroMarch 06, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Hold Back Bulldogs to Earn 68-64 Overtime Win
The Cowboys closed the regular season with a thrilling 68-64 overtime win over Fresno State in the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022
Gillette Trucker Dies in February; Heartbroken Spouse Donates His Gear to Trucker In Need
Floyd Hermes was a trucker right up until his death. He parked his truck for the last time on Feb. 10. Two days later, he died. His wife, on Thursday, donated some of his gear to a trucker who truly needed it.
March 05, 2022