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Soot-Covered Man Arrested For Starting Fires In Downtown Cheyenne
A soot-covered homeless man was arrested this week and accused of setting several fires in downtown Cheyenne, police announced Friday.
March 04, 2022
29K Wyomingites’ Data Exposed On Dark Web; Cyber Wyoming Warns Of Risks
The executive director of Cyber Wyoming is warning of potential risks to Wyoming residents who are T-Mobile subscribers after their data was exposed in a breach last summer.
March 04, 2022
Senate Committee Approves Bill Creating Felony For Meth Use While Pregnant
A bill classifying methamphetamine use while pregnant a felony crime narrowly passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, winning approval on a 3-2 vote despite some vocal opposition.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2022
Wyoming Experts On Indian Culture Welcome Elimination Of ‘Squaw’
The prospect of changing landmark names in Wyoming to remove the word squaw -- like "squaw teats" -- is being met with sighs of relief from two Indian culture experts in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2022
I-90 Wyoming: Hundreds Turn Out In Gillette To Send Message Of Freedom At ‘People’s Convoy’
Attendees of the Interstate 90 leg of the "Peoples' Convoy" told Cowboy State Daily the event wasn't just about Covid-related mandates but a way to protest loss of many freedoms.
March 04, 2022
Series About Kemmerer Resident, UW Grad, & LA Lakers Owner Jerry Buss To Debut This Weekend
An HBO series covering the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s, owned at the time by former Wyoming resident Jerry Buss, will debut this weekend.
March 04, 2022
Wind Turbine Collapses In Cheyenne, Company Investigating Cause
An energy company is investigating what caused one of its wind turbines near Cheyenne to collapse recently.
March 04, 2022
Cody Builds Six 150mph Wind-Proof Geodesic Domes
Six clear geodesic domes, designed to withstand 150mph wind gusts, have been constructed in Cody to provide people a way to gather outside but remain sheltered from the elements.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2022
57 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Thursday; 86 Recoveries; 326 Active
the state reported 57 new laboratory-confirmed and 15 new probable cases to leave Wyoming with 326 active cases.
March 04, 2022
Plan Ahead: Yellowstone Road Projects To Cause Severe Delays; Some Roads Haven’t Been Improved Since 1930s
If you are traveling to Yellowstone this summer, prepare for massive delays as roads, some of which haven't been improved since the 1930s, are under construction.
Wendy CorrMarch 04, 2022
Wyoming’s Snowpack Levels Are Low; Officials Hopeful March, April Snows Will Make Up For It
While the mountain snowpacks that fill Wyoming's rivers and reservoirs are lower than they usually are at this time of year, meteorologists are hopeful that snowfalls in March and April will make up for it.
March 03, 2022
Interstate 80 Leg Of Peoples’ Convoy Rolls Through Cheyenne
Hundreds of flag-waving people lined up along the interstate to welcome the Peoples' Convoy through Cheyenne on Thursday.
March 03, 2022
Gillette Man Scammed Out Of Thousands In Online Dating Fraud
A Gillette man was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a person he was supposedly dating online for a year, according to police.
March 03, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Cheyenne Skyline Looms Over Wyoming In A Big, Positive Way
Bill Sniffin writes: Visiting Cheyenne was a terrific experience. Only downside is that we did not have time to see everything. We plan to go back later this year. This place belongs to all Wyomingites and we are sure proud of how it has evolved over the years.
Bill SniffinMarch 03, 2022
Saratoga Cop Fired After Threatening Cops Who Attempted To Take His Dog
A Saratoga police officer was fired this week after being arrested and charged with threatening violence against other law enforcement attempting to take one of his dogs into custody.
March 03, 2022
Feds Bypass Wyo Board Of Geographic Names In Renaming “Squaw” Sites
Months of work by the Wyoming Board of Geographic Names to address a Park County landmark containing the word "squaw" has been bypassed by an order from the U.S. Department of Interior.
March 03, 2022
Cowboys’ Cold Shooting Too Much To Overcome In 64-57 Loss At UNLV
The Cowboys couldn't overcome cold shooting in a 64-57 loss to UNLV on Wednesday evening in Las Vegas.
Jimmy OrrMarch 03, 2022
Jim Hicks: Starting A Conversation When It’s Below Zero . . .
Columnist Jim Hicks writes: The mild weather before this latest cold snap has made it possible for many people to get out and walk to promote their good health and keep the family dog from getting too fat.
Jim HicksMarch 03, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Please Ask the House to Vote No on SF0036
Reader Diane Gore writes: "This bill provides a blank check for large pharmacy chains to charge an unlimited amount for their services and prevents insurers from applying cost saving measures necessary for families to afford health insurance."
March 03, 2022
83 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Wednesday; 67 Recoveries; 340 Active
The state reported 83 new laboratory-confirmed and 10 new probable cases, leaving it with 340 active cases for Wednesday
March 03, 2022
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Passes Wyoming Senate
A bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports passed through the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday, and is now headed to the Wyoming House of Representatives for introduction.
March 03, 2022
Legislature Nears Final Approval Of Own Budget
The Wyoming Legislature has nearly finalized its plan to spend $22 million on its own operations over the next two years.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2022
Kemmerer Nuclear Power Plant To Use Russian Uranium; Legislators Object
The company planning to install a nuclear power plant in Kemmerer will use Russian uranium in its operation, but officials said they are working to cultivate a domestic source of the element.
March 02, 2022
Supreme Court Says Wyo Man Must Pay Medical Costs Of Person He Stabbed During Drug Deal
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled a Sweetwater County man must pay the medical bills of the man he was convicted of stabbing during a drug deal.
March 02, 2022