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State Sen. Criticizes Gordon For Partnership With Colorado Dem Governor
State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz said she received a text from Gov Gordon comparing her criticism of his partnership with Colorado Gov Polis to a “noise from a screeching animal.”
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2023
Rawlins Bounces Back From Last Year's Water Catastrophe To Actually Open Splash Pad
Although the city of Rawlins had to observe severe watering restrictions last summer, a substantial winter snowpack has drastically improved the city’s water situation, allowing staff to be OK with opening a long-planned splash pad.
Leo WolfsonJuly 17, 2023
Reservation School: 95% Of Third Graders Not Proficient In Literary Skills
More than 95% of third grade students at an Arapahoe, Wyoming, elementary school were not proficient in reading, writing and related skills for their grade, according to the 2022 Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress report.
Clair McFarlandJuly 17, 2023
Former Wyoming State Senator Crushed by 4,000-Pound Trailer
Former State Sen. Tom James was trying to disconnect a trailer from his truck Sunday when the footing broke and it rolled over onto him. A good Samaritan spotted the accident and James was life-flighted to a Loveland, Colorado, hospital.
Leo WolfsonJuly 17, 2023
Laramie County Commissioners Surprised By F.E. Warren Annexation Discussion
Commissioner Gunnar Malm told Cowboy State Daily they didn’t get a heads-up from Cheyenne about a recent resolution that directs city staff to review whether Cheyenne can annex the military base to its west.
Renée JeanJuly 15, 2023
Biden Gets Weekend Win: Judge Puts Hold On Anti-Censoring Social Media Order
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday afternoon placed a temporary hold on a Louisiana federal judge's July 4 order, which for 10 days had barred numerous federal agencies from pressuring social media companies to censor Americans' protected speech.
Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2023
Climate Czar John Kerry Grilled Over Using Private Jets; Hageman Says ‘His Office Should Not Exist’
Climate Czar John Kerry was grilled in a congressional hearing Thursday about the hypocrisy of issuing private jets, while Rep. Harriet Hageman said that “his office should not exist.”
July 13, 2023
Natrona County Considers Killing Feral Cats, Will Do Catch-And-Release Instead
While a Casper City Council member suggested killing caught feral cats, Natrona County has decided to catch and fix them, then release the cats back to their feral lives.
July 13, 2023
Cheyenne Considers Options To Annex F.E. Warren Air Force Base Into City
F.E. Warren Air Force Base has been like a great wall to the west blocking Cheyenne’s growth, city officials say. That could change soon if the city decides to annex the military base into the city.
Renée JeanJuly 12, 2023
Hageman Grills FBI Director On Social Media Censorship, 'Weaponizing' Law Enforcement
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, grilled FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday about explosive evidence a federal judge summarized last week about the FBI’s efforts to censor and suppress election-related speech.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2023
Montana Quits American Library Association Over Marxist President, Wyoming Noncommittal
After the Montana State Library became the first state to cut ties with the American Library Association after its president called herself a Marxist. Wyoming's library leader was noncommittal on the topic.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2023
Cody Mormon Temple Hasn’t Been Approved, So What's In Those Gigantic Storage Containers?
Although the highly controversial 77-foot steeple for a church in Cody hasn’t been approved, there are more than a dozen gigantic storage pods which a business owner confirmed are related to the construction project.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2023
Wyoming Still Can’t Figure Out What To Do About ‘Woke Investing’ That Attacks Oil, Gas and Coal
A draft anti-ESG policy was presented to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, which led to a robust debate on how to best address the problem of “woke investing,” which has greatly harmed the state’s oil, gas and coal industries.
July 11, 2023
Gillette Venue May Be Stuck With $340,000 Bill For Port-A-Potties For Huge 2024 Convention
Gillette’s Cam-plex may have to pony up $340,000 it was contractually obligated to reserve to buy hundreds of port-a-potties to accommodate 50,000 International Pathfinder Camporee visitors next summer.
Leo WolfsonJuly 11, 2023
Former BLM Director From Wyoming Disgusted With John Kerry Comments on Ukraine War
William Perry Pendley, a Cheyenne native who served as BLM director under President Trump, said John Kerry showed an "unbelievable level of disconnect" in saying his concern with the war in Ukraine is its CO2 emissions, not terrible loss of life.
Jimmy OrrJuly 11, 2023
In Rare Move, Wyoming Reservation Casino Granted Liquor License
The Fremont County Commission on Tuesday approved the Northern Arapaho Tribe's request for a liquor license for the Wind River Hotel and Casino, based on several promises that the casino would contain the alcohol and treat any resultant alcoholism.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Judge Denies Biden Request To Keep Censoring Social Media Posts
After a federal judge temporarily blocked the Biden administration from censoring protected speech on social media, the president asked for permission to do it anyway. The judge denied Biden's request Monday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Now Other People Are “Pissed” At The “We The People Are Pissed” Billboard On I-80 in Wyoming
A Cowboy State Daily story on why a Laramie County couple erected a 20-foot sign stating they were angry has angered other people. They say the billboard does not reflect how they feel and are angry about it.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
Deep Red Politically, Wyoming Is Ranked 'Moderate' For LGBTQ+ Policies, Analysis Says
With 70% of voters backing former President Trump in 2020, Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the nation, but its policies regarding the LBGTQ+ community show Wyoming as much more moderate, says an analysis of all 50 states.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023
Barrasso Blasts Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen For ‘Bowing Down’ To China
In an interview on Fox News on Sunday, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso accuses Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen of “bowing down repeatedly” to China during a recent visit to the country.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
‘It’s a Damn Mess’: Lack Of Trust Between Laramie Airport And Private Pilots Grows
Infighting between management and private aviators who use Laramie Regional Airport may never have been worse than it is today as pilots claim retaliation for questioning new rules.
Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023
Joey Correnti Files Election Complaint Against Dems, Says They Aren't Following The Law
Well-known Carbon County politico Joey Correnti has filed an official elections complaint against the Wyoming Democratic Party. He says they aren't following the law which requires elections every two years.
Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023
Judge Who Banned Feds From Censoring Social Media Lists Evidence: Here's What's In It
A federal judge’s order showed the Wyoming Dept of Health fell victim to the federal government’s collusion with social media giants during Covid when the Wyoming agency was unable to share its “valid public health messages." The CDC then asked Facebook to fix the issue.
Clair McFarlandJuly 08, 2023
'We The People Are Pissed' – I-80 Sign Owners Explain Just What They’re So Mad About
Laramie County residents Jeanette and Andrew Kahler say they don’t have enough sign space to list all the issues they’re mad at. But they all have one thing in common: the government.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2023