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Dave Bonner: Thank You, Doctors, For Plain Talk
Dont let the low numbers for known cases of coronavirus in Wyoming and Park County lull you into complacency and any false sense of security.
March 31, 2020
How Coronavirus Affects Patients With Heart Disease
As the consequences of the global pandemic associated with the outbreak of COVID-19 continue to be realized at an alarming rate, more data related to the effects of the cardiovascular system are becoming available.
March 31, 2020
Ray Hunkins: After Coronavirus, Economic Disaster . . . And Then What?
Speaking only for myself, and as one who celebrated his 81st birthday this month, I would rather take the risk of contracting the virus than see my children and grandchildren experience a depression or worse.
March 28, 2020
Lander Gin Distiller Now Making Hand Sanitizer
This was certainly never part of my plan, but with such a strong need across the state, I feel a firm calling to give back to this wonderful place I call home. So while I'll be busy at my distillery, it won't be from creating Huck Gin just yet.
March 25, 2020
Dispatch From Powell: ‘Let’s Look Out For Others, Not Just Ourselves’
While Park County may resemble the rest of America and the world right now amid a growing health crisis, theres also an opportunity to show what makes our community great: We take care of each other.
March 23, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Looking For Silver Is Good Way To Forget About This Big Pandemic
We are lucky here in Wyoming. Can you imagine living in a big city where everyone uses cabs, buses and trains to get around and most don't even own a car?
March 22, 2020
Ray Peterson: Are We Going Crazy Or What? Panic Is Worse Than The Bug!
I don't mean to down play this flu bug, but, wow, people have gone crazy.
March 18, 2020
New Tax On Lodging Coming To Wyoming In 2021
Starting next year, Wyoming will begin assessing a new 5% tax on overnight stays at hotels, motels, RV parks, campgrounds, guest ranches, Airbnbs and other lodging facilities around the state.
March 14, 2020
Jim Hicks: Explaining Bicycle Tracks In The Snow . . .
A few weeks ago, you will recall, we woke up one morning to more than six inches of fresh snow and knew winter had really arrived.
March 07, 2020
Interstate 80 Closed a Record Amount of Times This Year (And We’ve Got 2 Months To Go)
So far, I-80 was closed 55 times since October, WYDOT reported. The previous high for I-80 was 54 closures during the 2015-2016 winter season,
March 05, 2020
Wyoming’s Lead In Blockchain Tech Could Help Diversify Economy
Blockchain banking could open new avenues for employment in the Cowboy State, but people should start learning about it as soon as possible, according to self-taught blockchain guru Caitlin Long.
March 03, 2020
Bob Geha: Two-Person Train Crew Bill Clears House
A bill that would require that the crews on trains crossing Wyoming consist of at least two people has won final approval from Wyomings House.
March 02, 2020
Bob Geha: 48-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions Approved in House
A measure that would impose a 48-hour waiting period on women seeking an abortion won final approval from the House on Friday.
March 01, 2020
Million Acre Land Deal: Randall Luthi vs Rod Miller
Cowboy State Daily anchor Bob Geha sat down with Randall Luthi, Gov. Gordon's chief energy advisor, and longtime political operative Rod Miller to discuss the state's million acre land deal.
February 29, 2020
400+ People Attend Funeral for 101-Year Old WWII Veteran in Casper
An overflowing crowd visited the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to 101-year-old WWII veteran Remigio 'Ray' Barela. Barela had no known family.
February 29, 2020
Wyoming Snowpack Level Up; Water Outlook Healthy
Throughout the state, mountain snowpack is at about 100 percent to 115 percent of median, with the highest concentrations located in north central Wyoming containing snowpack at about 130 percent to 145 percent above median.
February 27, 2020
Cheyenne’s Darren Rudloff Wins ‘Big Wyo’ Tourism Award
Darren Rudloff, former chief executive officer for Visit Cheyenne, was named winner of the Big Wyo Award, given to a member of the private sector who has done an outstanding job of promoting and improving the states tourism industry.
February 27, 2020
Gordon/Wyo Leadership: Million Acre Land Purchase Great for Wyoming
Opportunities like this dont come along very often. The land grant has only changed hands twice in its 150-plus year history. Its likely that this would be the largest government purchase of private land since the United States purchased Alaska. Thats a big deal.
February 26, 2020
Bob Geha: Construction Coalition Pushing for Trade Legislation
Coalition is watching three bills making their way through the Legislature that would make some changes in the way government entities hire and pay contractors and those providing professional services, such as architects.
February 26, 2020
Natural Gas Faces Difficulties as Market is Flooded with Cheap Product
A victim of its own success, Wyomings natural gas industry has faced plummeting prices in recent years, leaving only one operator with active rigs in the state.
February 22, 2020
Firearms in Private Vehicle Bill Passes Moves Forward
House Bill 78 would allow employees to have firearms in their locked vehicles in their employers parking lots. The firearm would have to be out of site and employers could prohibit firearms from the workplace.
February 22, 2020