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Authorities Arrest Bridger Man, Allege He Started Robertson Draw Fire
A Bridger, Montana, man was arrested on allegations that he started the 28,600-acre Robertson Draw Fire while off-trail on his motorcycle.
June 25, 2021
Man Gets Drunk In Yellowstone, Fights Rangers, Gets Charged
A man allegedly got drunk and fought multiple rangers and security guards at Yellowstone National Park.
June 24, 2021
Colorado Rockies Hosting Annual University of Wyoming Night In July
The UW-themed night will see the Rockies taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 6:10 p.m. on July 17 at the Rockies stadium in Denver.
June 24, 2021
‘Tourist Trap’ And Other Bad Reviews of Yellowstone National Park
Since conservative commentator Glenn Beck was unimpressed during his recent trip to Yellowstone National Park, we decided it was time to investigate other bad reviews of the park.
June 24, 2021
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Shares Video of Moose In His Yard, Didn’t Pet It
Rock star and Motley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx recently shared an Instagram post of a pretty incredible sight in his yard: a large moose.
June 24, 2021
Eastern Wyoming College Still Disabled Following Cyberattack
Computers, phones, and the email system were still down as of Wednesday and there was no estimate as to when they might be restored.
June 23, 2021
Gordon Reintroduces Wyoming Meat Processing Grant Program
Gov. Mark Gordon has relaunched a program that will provide support for meat processing in Wyoming and citizens impacted by supply chain disruptions, he announced Wednesday.
June 23, 2021
Glenn Beck Visits Wyoming; Says “Old Faithful Smells Like a Toilet”
A brief visit to Yellowstone National Park over the weekend left conservative political commentator Glenn Beck unimpressed and prompted him to say the world's first national park smells like a toilet.
June 23, 2021
CDC: Wyoming’s Birth Rate Dropped 7% In 2020
Wyoming's birth rate continued to decline in 2020, falling by almost 7%, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
June 23, 2021
Rod Miller: Election Integrity and Freshman Errors
When Representative Chip Neiman presented his pledge to fellow Republicans to sign (see last weeks column), he offered this rationale, for decades Wyoming has struggled with primary election integrity. Lets fact check that statement.
Rod MillerJune 23, 2021
Wyoming Already Seeing ‘Pretty Heavy’ Wildfire Activity
As summer heats up in July and August, Wyomings wildfire season is likely to creep above average, although recent hot and dry weather has already stoked fires.
June 23, 2021
50 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 74 Recoveries, 405 Active
The state reported 50 new laboratory-confirmed and 24 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 405 active cases, which is unchanged from Monday.
June 23, 2021
Delta Variant Detected In Wyoming, ‘Of Concern’ To Wyoming Health Department
A more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday.
June 22, 2021
Wyoming, Colorado Wildlife Officials Warn of Livestock, Bighorn Sheep Mixing
Wyoming and Colorado officials are warning of possible negative implications that could impact bighorn sheep populations if the animals are allowed to mix with domestic livestock.
June 22, 2021
Eastern Wyoming College In Torrington Hit With Cyberattack
Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington has been the victim of a cybersecurity attack as of Tuesday morning, the college announced.
June 22, 2021
Dave Simpson: He’s Made Up His Mind About Trump
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "What I want, and I think my ornery neighbor agrees, is a president who can match Trump's accomplishments (unlike the mess we have in Washington today) while outmaneuvering the ferocious opposition that awaits any Republican president."
Dave SimpsonJune 22, 2021
Wyoming Road Construction Update: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Hurry up and wait remains the rule for a number of Wyomings highways as the states road construction season continues in full swing.
June 22, 2021
Unlike Many Major Cities, Law Enforcement Officers In Wyoming Feel Appreciated
Unlike major cities which are experiencing massive police resignations due to morale, Wyoming law enforcement officers say they feel appreciated.
Wendy CorrJune 22, 2021
Report: Wyoming Receives F For Women’s Employment, Earnings
A nonpartisan research organization recently gave Wyoming a grade of "F" when it came to employment opportunities and earning potential for women in the state.
June 22, 2021
Bill Sniffin: It’s Time To Write About Lives Well-Lived And Young Lives Cut Short
Lately, we have been seemingly bombarded by news of the deaths of folks we knew. Not a good trend. It is almost like the grim reaper was in hibernation.
Bill SniffinJune 22, 2021
Full Steam Ahead: World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Returns with ‘The Big Boy 2021 Tour’
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, will embark on "The Big Boy 2021 Tour" Aug. 5 to celebrate railroad heritage and the communities Union Pacific serves.
June 22, 2021
Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Receiving ‘Significant’ Injuries From Bison in Yellowstone
A woman was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after receiving significant injuries from a bison in Yellowstone.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
Military Truck Carrying Ammunition Catches Fire on I-80
A military truck carrying ammunition caught fire on Interstate 80 near Evanston on Monday.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
Wyoming Highway Patrol Record 29% Surge in Drivers Speeding More Than 100mph
There were 1,481 citations issued for drivers speeding in excess of 100+ mph which is a 29% increase from the prior year.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021