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FFA State Convention offers students skills training, competition
You'd recognize those blue corduroy jackets with their gold medallions embroidered on the back anywhere. And the number of young people sporting the handsome garb is on the rise in Cheyenne this week as the Wyoming FFA Association State Convention comes to town.
April 12, 2019
In Brief: Gordon welcomes executive order on energy export impacts
A presidential order directing administration officials to study the economic impacts of blocking the export of Americas natural resources is being welcomed by Gov. Mark Gordon.
April 11, 2019
Storm makes travel around southeastern Wyoming difficult
The Wyoming Highway Patrol urged drivers in southeastern Wyoming to stay off of roads as a strong storm blasting the region with snow and brisk winds left highways icy.
April 11, 2019
Schools close in advance of predicted blizzard
Schools in eastern Wyoming closed Wednesday in anticipation of a winter storm expected to bring blizzard conditions to portions of the state.
April 10, 2019
Another blizzard poised to hammer southeast Wyoming
Residents of southeastern Wyoming braced for yet another blast of snowy and windy weather as a blizzard warning went into effect in advance of a strong storm expected to bring up to 12 inches of new snow to the region by Thursday.
April 09, 2019
In Brief: Wyoming braces for another blast of winter-like weather
Wyoming braced for another shot of winter-like weather as a storm warning went into effect for most of the eastern third of the state in anticipation of a weather system expected to hit by Wednesday.
April 09, 2019
Bakers battle in Gillette’s ‘Cupcake Wars’
A battle of the bakers will take center stage this weekend as the Campbell County Public Library hosts its eighth annual Cupcake Wars.
April 09, 2019
In Brief: Gordon seeks comments on sage-grouse plan
Gordon, in a news release, said he would accept public comments until May 1 on the sage-grouse executive order first put in place by former Gov. Dave Freudenthal in 2007.
April 03, 2019
Upscale restaurant The Metropolitan to open in downtown Cheyenne
A new upscale restaurant and events center will be opening in downtown Cheyenne later this year.
April 03, 2019
Outdoor living focus of Lander’s Garden Expo
Outdoor living whether gardening, enjoying the wonders of your own backyard or traveling the streams and mountains of nature is the focus of this weekends Garden Expo in Lander.
April 02, 2019
Wyoming congressional delegation welcomes end of Mueller probe
The end of the special investigation into President Donald Trumps campaign by Special Counsel Robert Mueller should free members of Congress to focus on important issues, according to members of Wyomings congressional delegation.
March 25, 2019
Driskill: DC judge’s ruling on Wyoming oil & gas permits “idiotic… a tragedy”
Wyoming Senate Vice President Ogden Driskill for Senate District #1 has strong words on the ruling from Washington, D.C. judge Rudolph Contreras.
March 23, 2019
Wyo Legislature’s Management Council doles out interim assignments
By Cowboy State Daily The Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council, a committee made up of legislative leadership from both parties, met in Cheyenne on Thursday and Friday to assign interim topics to the body’s standing committees. Among the prioritized topics are taxes, education, modernizing oil and gas regulation, and sage grouse mitigation. Our Robert Geha attended…
March 23, 2019
A Most Unique “Barn” Tour
Cheyenne Hills Church recently completed work on "The Barn" so middle and high school parishoners have a place to call their own". Sandy Johnson, senior staff assistant at the church, took Cowboy State Daily on a tour of the new facility.
March 22, 2019
Rachel’s Challenge leaves lasting impact on students
We went back to East to check in and see if the Rachel's Challenge message of kindness, inclusion, and dreaming big had a lasting impact on students.
March 21, 2019
44th Pole, Pedal Paddle race set for Jackson this weekend
An unusual race that sees competitors often in costume ski, bike, run and float more than 34 miles from the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to a spot south of Jackson is being held for the 44th time this weekend.
March 20, 2019
#TravelTuesday: Celtic music, food and fun on tap in Evanston this weekend
Anyone with a taste for Celtic music, food and fun or a fake Scottish accent they want to show off should head for Evanston this weekend to take part in the citys Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Festival.
March 19, 2019
In the market for an airplane? Great Lakes has 16 for sale
Sixteen airplanes parked at the old Cheyenne Regional Airport are being stored for Great Lakes Airlines while the company tries to sell them.
March 18, 2019
Gordon vetoes call for state to sue over coal terminal
A bill that would have allowed the Legislature to sue the state of Washington over the denial of permits for a coal export terminal has been vetoed by Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 18, 2019
Storm brings second day of shutdown for Cheyenne
With the Cheyenne Police Department setting its slick as meter for Cheyenne roads at non-caloric silicon-based kitchen lubricant, the states Capitol remained largely shut down on Thursday as blizzard conditions persisted across southeastern Wyoming.
March 14, 2019
Breaking: Schools, government offices close in face of storm predictions
You are creating a hazard by being out on the road and tying up resources if you are in an accident. Stay warm, watch some Netflix, knit a sweater, do whatever you need to do, but you dont need to go out on the road. Things can wait.
March 12, 2019