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More Than 70K Petition To Stop Wild Horse Roundup In Wyoming
More than 70,000 people have signed a petition to stop the wild horse roundup in Wyoming, and it was delivered to Congress this week.
December 14, 2021
Federal Suspect Apprehended By K9 Following Pursuit, Foot Chase In Gillette
A Montana man with a federal warrant was arrested Friday after he reportedly led law enforcement on a short pursuit and attempted to break into a home to hide, Campbell County Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds said.
County 17December 14, 2021
Cheney Reveals Texts Sent To Trump’s Chief Of Staff About Capitol Riot
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney revealed text messages sent to former President Donald Trump's chief of staff about the unfolding events on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol late Monday.
December 14, 2021
161 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Over Weekend; 474 Recoveries; 1,022 Active
Wyomings active coronavirus case total decreased by 259 over the weekend.
December 14, 2021
Criminal’s Handbook: Dimwitted Suspects Commit, Film, And Narrate Armed Robbery in Sweetwater County
Two Sweetwater County residents were arrested last week after allegedly committing an armed robbery. To assist law enforcement, they also filmed and narrated the armed robbery.
Jimmy OrrDecember 14, 2021
U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Grizzly 399, Cubs Are Likely In Den
After being escorted out of Jackson last month, grizzly 399 and her four cubs are likely back in their den for their hibernation period, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
December 14, 2021
Bill Sniffin: The Duck Whisperer’s Take On Wyoming’s Political Situation
Publisher Bill Sniffin says: That tag Dead Duck may very well describe Ms. Cheney in about six months. Or sooner if Republicans continue to bail on her. Her actions on the committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol will continue to sour Wyoming voters, we predict.
Bill SniffinDecember 13, 2021
Wyoming Travel Runs Smoothly After Weekend Of Accidents, Halted Traffic
Traffic was running smoothly across Wyoming on Monday as a storm front that rocked the state over the weekend with hurricane-force winds abated.
December 13, 2021
Truck Driver Loses Dog After Crash Near Rawlins; Pleads For Help
A Tennessee truck driver is asking for the public's help in finding his dog, which became lost after one of the dozens of wrecks that occurred on Interstate 80 during a strong winter storm last week.
December 13, 2021
Hurricane-Force Winds No Big Deal For Clark, Wyoming
Hurricane-force winds are nothing new for the small northern Wyoming community that saw wind speeds of up to 118 mph over the weekend.
Wendy CorrDecember 13, 2021
Three Charged In Connection With Riverton Murder, One More Suspect To Be Arrested
Two Fremont County men have been charged with murder in connection with the 2019 shooting death of two Riverton residents and a third man faces a lesser charge in the incident.
December 13, 2021
Cheyenne Man Busted In Colorado Sex Sting
A Cheyenne man was one of four arrested earlier this month in Colorado in a sting operation targeting adults who were attempting to have sex with children.
December 13, 2021
Powell Man Hires Diver to Rescue Late Father’s Fly Rod From Bottom Of Cody Reservoir
While paddling to a good spot, the straps securing his fathers fly rod to the raft came loose and it sank to the bottom of the lake.
December 12, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Dave Simpson’s Column Should Have Been Titled “My Infection, Now Your Disease”
Reader Donal O'Toole writes: "Mr. Simpsons logic might be expressed in another slogan: My Infection, Now Your Disease. And that is not OK."
December 12, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Dan Brophy — Vaccine Mandates – The Appalling Evidence Of Deaths And Injuries
Reader Dan Brophy writes: "Today, Wyoming should have in place strong legislation protecting our citizens from the harm and abuses of vaccine mandates. Many other states have taken this step. Our state could not."
December 12, 2021
Clark, Wyoming Records Hurricane Category 3 Gust of 118mph; Roads Closed Again
Large portions of Wyoming's interstates and roads were closed on Saturday and Sunday as high winds and snow battered many areas of the state.
Jimmy OrrDecember 12, 2021
Wyoming People Who Have Received Holiday Assistance Give Back By Volunteering
Jacque Sims, who has been the Holiday Helpers coordinator for over 20 years, said she has witnessed countless ways in which people give back to the organization after being helped themselves.
Wendy CorrDecember 12, 2021
Wyoming Barn Find: 1958 Chevy Bel Air Stashed in Lander Barn for 40 Years
A peek through the doors with a little assistance from a flashlight showed that the 1958 Chevy Bel Air was still in prime condition if just a little worse for wear.
December 11, 2021
Dennis Sun: ‘Fake Food’ Needs To Be Labeled Properly So Consumers Are Not Fooled
Dennis Sun writes: If people want to eat glorified dog food, its their choice, but they should know and understand what is in the product."
December 11, 2021
Report: Wyoming Is 26th Freest State In Nation
A new report ranking the level of freedom in all 50 states showed that Wyoming is almost dead center when it comes to freedoms.
December 10, 2021
Former UW Cowboy Donates $1M To Improve War Memorial Stadium
A former University of Wyoming football player and his wife have given a generous donation to support planned renovations for the university's War Memorial Stadium.
December 10, 2021
Casper Legislator Supports Move To Increase State Employee Salaries
At least one member of the Wyoming Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee thinks it is definitely time to increase state employee salaries in the next biennium budget.
December 10, 2021
Blowing Snow, Low Temps Lead to Multiple Accidents, Closures Along I-80
Gusty winds, cold temperatures and blowing snow led to multiple accidents and closures across southern Wyoming on Friday as motorists on Interstate 80 waited out the weather as a winter storm gusted through the states southwestern corner.
December 10, 2021
Cheyenne Hospital Boarding Patients In ER Due To High Number Of COVID Infections
The Cheyenne hospital has continued to see a high number of COVID patients since the summer, causing other emergency patients having to be boarded in the emergency room for a time.
December 10, 2021