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Dave Simpson: The Wonder Is That It Still Exists
Years ago, I moved from Wyoming to Colorado (it was temporary), but still spent lots of time in the Wyoming mountains. I had to buy Colorado license plates, and noticed a distinct drop-off in the number of folks who greeted me with a friendly wave.
Dave SimpsonJuly 14, 2021
Gillette Man Guilty Of Attacking Another Man With Crowbar in Coffee Shop
A Gillette man accused of attacking another man with a crowbar in 2020 was found guilty by a Wyoming jury after half an hour of deliberation
County 17July 14, 2021
Park County Search And Rescue Saves Mother and Child After High Winds Flipped Kayak
Park County Search and Rescue spent Friday saved a mother and five-year-old child after high winds flipped their kayak at Buffalo Bill reservoir.
July 13, 2021
Cheyenne Biker Bar Stops Selling Threatening Anti-LGBTQ T-Shirts, Legislator Calls Shirts “Despicable”
A Cheyenne biker bar that received backlash for selling an offensive t-shirt has decided to no longer stock the item, the business owner said this week.
July 13, 2021
Nine More Covid Deaths in Wyoming; Four In Laramie County
The deaths of four Laramie County residents are among the latest deaths of state residents tied to coronavirus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
July 13, 2021
Weather, Geyser Experts Say Prediction Old Faithful Will Dry Up Is Unlikely
While there have some concerns that recent high temperatures could dry up Old Faithful, experts say this prediction is ludicrous.
Wendy CorrJuly 13, 2021
University of Wyoming Cutting 75 Positions, Eliminating Multiple Programs
The University of Wyoming has cut at least 75 positions and will eliminate multiple programs to deal with projected budget cuts, officials announced Tuesday.
July 13, 2021
Cheyenne Airman Saves Kidnapped Child, Helps Capture Fugitive
A Cheyenne airwoman has been hailed for her recent actions that led to a fugitive being arrested and a kidnapped child returned with their rightful guardian.
July 13, 2021
‘Sheriff Longmire’ Actor Won’t Be At Longmire Days This Year (In Person)
Robert Taylor, the actor who plays the title character on the TV series "Longmire," won't be able to appear in person at Buffalo's Longmire Days this year.
July 13, 2021
141 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 210 Recoveries, 557 Active
Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that the department received reports of 210 recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases between Friday and Monday. At the same time, the state reported 141 new laboratory-confirmed and 31 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 557 active cases.
July 13, 2021
Highly Contagious, Fatal Rabbit Disease Identified in Wyoming
More than 80 wild and domestic rabbits across nine Wyoming counties have died as a result of a highly contagious and lethal rabbit hemorrhagic disease called RHDV2.
July 12, 2021
Susan Gore: New York Journalists Sow Disinformation in Wyoming
Guest columnist Susan Gore writes: "On June 25, 2021 The New York Times published a hit piece that tried to make my good name look bad."
Susan GoreJuly 12, 2021
Natrona County Sheriff’s Deputy Saves Two Women From Drowning Over Weekend
A Natrona County sheriff's deputy is being hailed for his heroic actions over the weekend that saved multiple lives.
July 12, 2021
Wyo Supreme Court Allows Children’s Removal After State Repeatedly Tried Helping Family
A state agency did what it could to keep a Rawlins family together before it recommended that its children be adopted by other parents, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
July 12, 2021
Harlan Edmonds: Governor Gordon’s on a Roll
Guest columnist Harlan Edmonds praises Gov. Mark Gordon for the work he's been doing in recent weeks.
Harlan EdmondsJuly 12, 2021
Stock Growers Exec: Initiative Criminalizing Animal Slaughter, Breeding Would Never Work In Wyoming
A recently proposed initiative that would basically criminalize the slaughter and breeding of farm animals in Oregon would never gain any traction in Wyoming, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association executive vice president said this week.
July 12, 2021
Wildlife Officials Capture Mountain Lion Hiding Under Deck In Denver Suburb
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials relocated a mountain lion late last week after it was finding hiding under a deck in a Denver suburb.
July 12, 2021
Wyoming Equality Angered at Anti-LGBTQ Shirts Sold At Wyo Biker Bar
A Cheyenne biker bar is facing backlash from Wyoming Equality for selling threatening anti-LGBTQ T-shirts.
July 12, 2021
Wyoming Wildland Firefighters Put Themselves In Danger Every Year
Over 400 on-duty fatalities occurred among wildland firefighters between 2000 and 2019. Earlier this year, Cody's Tim Hart died from a fire fighting accident in New Mexico.
Wendy CorrJuly 12, 2021
Wyoming Might Escape Record-Smashing High Temps In Northwest & Southwest U.S.
Record high temperatures baking the northwest and southwest areas of the U.S. are coming close to Wyoming but the Cowboy State might just escape it.
Wendy CorrJuly 12, 2021
Scenes From Cowboy State Daily
Mimi Orr, Cowboy State Daily's intern, is learning how to produce the daily newsletter.
July 11, 2021
AARP: Rental Car Scams
Criminals are paying attention and posting fake rental car deals at rock bottom prices online.
July 11, 2021
Rod Miller: Crossing a Line to “Protect” a Border and Scratch an Itch
Columnist Rod Miller says: Gov Kristi Noem, for purely political reason, is sending 100 National Guard troops to Texas. She's crossing a line.
Rod MillerJuly 11, 2021
67 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Friday; 86 Recoveries, 595 Active
The state reported 67 new laboratory-confirmed and 34 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 595 active cases.
July 11, 2021