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Cheyenne Hit Hard By National Garbage Truck Driver Shortage
Even though a shortage of garbage truck operators has drivers for Cheyenne's Public Works Department struggling to make up for the lack of workers, longtime driver Carl Munoz keeps a good attitude about things.
May 19, 2022
Every Wyo County Averaging Over $4 Per Gallon; AAA Predicts $6 Nationwide
Gas prices in all of Wyoming's 23 counties have reached an average of more than $4 per gallon in a trend that likely to not stop any time soon, according to a University of Wyoming professor.
May 19, 2022
State Board Frustrated That Wyoming Has No Say In Renaming Any Location With Word âSquawâ In It
The decision to rename places with the word "squaw" in them -- 43 locations in Wyoming -- will be made without any input from the state of Wyoming due to a process set-up by the Dept of Interior.
Leo WolfsonMay 19, 2022
Wyoming Author C.J. Boxâs âBig Skyâ TV Show Renewed For Third Season; Reba McEntire To Join Cast
C.J. Box told Cowboy State Daily that his hit TV show "Big Sky" was just renewed for a third season and country music superstar Reba McEntire will join the cast.
May 17, 2022
Bighorn National Forest To Convert Historic Lookout Cabins Into Rentals
Officials at Bighorn National Forest are in the process of converting a handful of historic unused cabins into recreation rentals, allowing people a step back in time and experience rustic outdoors life.
May 16, 2022
Spotifyâs Biggest Female Artist To Perform In Cheyenne This Summer
Tones and I, who has Spotify's most-streamed single by a female artist, will headline Cheyenne's popular summer event Edge Fest in August, the CEO of Warehouse 21 told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
May 13, 2022
K9s For Mobility CEO âOutragedâ At Dubois Motel For Denying Army Vet, Service Dog A Room
The CEO of a Cheyenne service dog nonprofit group said she was outraged at reports that a Dubois motel refused a room to an Army veteran because she had a service dog. "Denying the service dog access is like telling a person to leave their wheelchair," she said.
May 12, 2022
Cheyenne Man Spots UFOs Over City; Don Day Says Wyoming Not Under Alien Attack
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day crushed dreams of close encounters on Wednesday when he explained that a reported UFO sighting in Cheyenne was probably not a glimpse of alien craft.
May 11, 2022
Wyoming Highway Patrol Reminds Drivers Not To Move Vehicles In U-Haul Trucks
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is warning drivers that it is not wise to haul vehicles in the back of U-Haul trailers. In Wyoming, the driver would likely be ticketed or charged with a crime
May 11, 2022
Al Simpson To Give Eulogy For His âOldest Friendâ Norm Mineta In June
Former Sen. Al Simpson will give the eulogy for his oldest friend Norm Mineta, who served as a congressman and led both the Dept of Commerce and Dept of Transportation. Simpson and Mineta met as Boy Scouts in Wyoming in the 1940s. Simpson in Cody and Mineta on at a Japanese internment camp on Heart Mountain
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2022
Wyoming Internet Provider To Give $30 Discount For Low-Income Residents
A Wyoming broadband provider will be one of many across the nation that will soon begin providing Internet access for a capped cost for low-income residents due to a move by President Joe Biden's administration.
May 09, 2022
Hunting Group Asks To Join Corner Crossing Lawsuit In Support Of Missouri Hunters
The "Backcountry Hunters and Anglers" organization has asked to join the federal "corner crossing" lawsuit involving four Missouri hunters filed by a North Carolina businessman who owns a ranch on Elk Mountain.
May 09, 2022
âHobo Havenâ Discovered After Demolition of Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming
When the Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming was demolished last month, it turned out there was more vacancy than expected. An underground room complete with carved-out shelves was discovered under the dilapidated 70-year-old motel.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2022
Meteorologists: Wyomingâs Snowpack Levels Increasingly Better, But Not Time To Celebrate
Wyoming's snowpack levels have increasingly gotten better over the last two months, although the state is still not out of the woods when it comes to drought, meteorologists told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
May 06, 2022
Second Corner Crossing Case: Criminal Trespassing Charges Against Missouri Hunters Dismissed
Just one week after four Missouri hunters were acquitted of criminal trespassing charges in an ongoing "corner crossing" case in Carbon County, the second set of charges lobbied against the hunters were dismissed on Friday.
May 06, 2022
Hoarded Dogs From Cheyenne Getting New Homes, Happy Lives
Less than a month after nearly 60 dogs were rescued from a hoarded house in Cheyenne, the animals are getting a new lease on life - and some are getting new homes, too.
May 05, 2022
Explainer: How Many Corner Crossing Cases Are Happening In Wyoming Right Now?
Those Missouri hunters acquitted on trespass charges last week aren't out of the woods yet. They're still facing legal action in both state court and federal court. Here's a breakdown of the three different cases.
May 05, 2022
Wyoming Marine Familyâs Lawsuit Against Alec Baldwin Thrown Out
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin filed by the Wyoming family of a fallen U.S. Marine, saying the family failed to prove the court had any jurisdiction over Baldwin's actions.
May 04, 2022
Couple Celebrates 100th Foster Dog By Taking Rescue From Cheyenne Hoarder
A western Nebraska couple celebrated their 100th foster dog by taking in a mastiff that was one of the 58 large dogs rescued from a hoarder by the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
May 03, 2022
Wyoming Cowboy Linemen Picked Up As Free Agents on Dolphins & Buccaneers
Defensive end Garrett Crall and center Keegan Cryder, who were anchors for the Wyoming defensive and offensive lines the past four seasons, have received opportunities with the Dolphins and the Buccaneers.
Tracy RingolsbyMay 03, 2022
Jackson Hole Airport Recycling 90% Of Its Runway In Massive Replacement Project
Officials at the Jackson Hole Airport say 90% of the runway, which is currently being replaced, will be re-used rather than hauled off and discarded. "It will be the most environmentally respectful runway in the US," said the airport manager.
Wendy CorrMay 02, 2022
Gold Team Captures 26-22 Win Over Brown In Wyomingâs Annual Spring Game
It was a Spring Game that featured an exciting day of football, with numerous big plays on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and five lead changes before the Gold Team secured a 26-22 win over the Brown Team on Saturday
Jimmy OrrMay 01, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Cattleguard Steakhouse & Saloon in Buffalo, Wyoming
Food columnist Tim Mandese, who grew up the son of a butcher and was a butcher himself for 20 years, says the Cattleguard Steakhouse and Saloon in Buffalo is well on its way to being the premier steakhouse in Wyoming.
May 01, 2022
University of Wyomingâs Chad Muma Selected By Jacksonville Jaguars In 2022 NFL Draft
Former Wyoming Cowboy linebacker Chad Muma was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 70th overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday night.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2022