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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 Wyoming’s 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 Wyoming’s 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
Corner Crossing Hunters Found Not Guilty On All Counts In Carbon County Court
Four hunters from Missouri were found not guilty on Friday afternoon by a Carbon County jury of all criminal trespassing charges filed against them for allegedly crossing into the airspace of a private ranch.
April 29, 2022
Wyoming-Based Taco John’s Suing Minnesota Restaurant Taco Chon For Trademark Infringement
Wyoming-based restaurant corporation Taco John's is suing a Minnesota restaurant, Taco Chon, for infringing on the former company's trademark by calling itself a similar sounding name.
April 29, 2022
Rock Springs Rep Proud Of Bestiality Bill, Hopes He Never Has To Work On It Again
While a state representative from Rock Springs is proud his work spearheading a new law criminalizing bestiality in Wyoming, he said he has no desire to work on the topic further.
April 29, 2022
Driver Crashes Into Cheyenne Bus On Thursday; Students Unharmed
The Cheyenne Police Department is currently investigating an incident in which a vehicle collided into a local school bus on Thursday afternoon.
April 29, 2022
Wyoming “Pumpkin King” Jay Richard Already Planting Pumpkin Seeds To Break State Record
Worland's Jay Richard, who hosts Wyoming State Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off every year, will be planting his giant pumpkin seeds this weekend in his latest effort to attain the crown.
April 28, 2022
Man Suing Town Of Evansville, Cops For Beating, Tasing, Arrest Without Probable Cause
A man is suing the town of Evansville and multiple police officers for beating, tasing, pepper spraying and arresting him without probable cause or reasonable suspicion.
April 28, 2022
Coy Knobel: Wyoming Really Is A Special Place, But It Won’t Stay That Way Without Effort
Guest columnist Coy Knobel writes: "Whether it be social media, an influx of out-of-staters, a real and effective assault on our values from high-population areas and or other reasons, theres a resentment in Wyoming that didnt used to be here."
Coy KnobelApril 28, 2022
Teton County Property Taxes Soar As Property Values Climb Out Of Control
This year, Teton County -- the wealthiest county in the U.S. -- has a market value of $34 billion. Most residents saw property tax increases of between 30 - 50% over the last year.
April 27, 2022
Gun Lover Jeffree Star Receives Custom Pink Firearm From Beretta
Since moving to Wyoming in 2020, cosmetics mogul Jeffree Star has expanded his gun collection, saying he was even in the process of building a weapons room comparable to those seen in James Bond films.
April 27, 2022
Alec Baldwin Claims 1st Amendment Protection After Calling Fallen Wyo Marine’s Family “Insurrectionists”
In requesting a dismissal against the $25 million lawsuit against him, actor Alec Baldwin says he had the First Amendment right to call the family of fallen Wyoming Marine Rylee McCollum "insurrectionists"
April 27, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Welcomes Leo Wolfson To Team As State Government & Political Reporter
Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday announced the hire of Leo Wolfson, formerly of the Cody Enterprise, to cover state government and politics effective immediately.
Jen KocherApril 27, 2022
UPDATE: Adoption Begins At Cheyenne Animal Shelter Following 58 Large Dog Rescue
UPDATE: Although there are still 200 animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter following a rescue of 58 large dogs at a "hoarder's house" last week, the dogs are beginning to get adopted.
April 27, 2022
Barrasso Thinks Trump Will Get Twitter Account Back
With Twitter being purchased by billionaire Elon Musk this week, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will likely have his account reinstated.
April 27, 2022
Legendary Wyoming Artist Jim Bama Dead At 95
Legendary western artist James Bama passed away on April 24 at his home in Wapiti. He was 95 years old and leaves behind scores of art pieces that have stood the test of time.
Wendy CorrApril 26, 2022
Wyo Park Officials Warn Against Jumping Into Outhouses To Save Dropped Phones
After a California woman was rescued last week after falling headfirst into an outhouse trying to retrieve her phone, Wyoming park officials are warning residents or tourists from trying the same.
April 26, 2022
Sheridan County Fireworks Show Canceled After 34 Years
After 34 years, Big Horns annual Fireworks Celebration a statewide Fourth of July Tradition has come to an end.
Wendy CorrApril 26, 2022
Lummis Welcomes Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Twitter Buyout
Wyoming's junior U.S. senator welcomed the buyout of social media giant Twitter on Monday by billionaire Elon Musk.
April 25, 2022
Man Shoots Self Following Traffic Stop In Sheridan
A Sheridan man shot himself Friday night following a traffic stop in a Sheridan neighborhood, the Sheridan County Sheriff's Department announced.
April 25, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Western Sky’s Family Diner
Food columnist Tim Mandese writes: "It's always a pleasure to find a true family restaurant, run by friendly people, that actually serves up great food for example, Western Skys Family Diner just off of Interstate 25 in Wheatland.
April 22, 2022