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Giant bronze horses created in Cowboy State, headed for Sicily
In a state where the cowboy culture of horses is almost a religion, it was fitting that two of the largest horses in the world were created here.
Bill SniffinNovember 03, 2019
Daylight Saving Time Makes Representative Tired of Changing Clocks
This Sunday at 2 a.m., the clocks get set back one hour to complete the time-honored tradition of daylight saving time.
November 02, 2019
Targets of online vitriol agree: Digital civility is improving
Rep. Tyler Lindholm, R-Sundance, is arguably one of the most active Wyoming politician on social media.
November 01, 2019
Charter schools achieve big scores with small classes
A focused curriculum, targeted tutoring and behavioral adjustments all contribute to the above-average statewide education testing scores posted by two Wyoming charter schools, according to their officials.
October 31, 2019
Although far from the R-word, Wyoming’s economy is slowing
Wyomings economy continues to grow, but its at a slower pace than in the past raising the question of whether a recession is in the near future.
October 30, 2019
Grizzly bears visit Wyoming corn maze, family business works around “reality of recovery”
As Wyomings grizzly bear population continues to grow, the animals are increasingly moving into situations that put them in conflict with humans, according to a state Game and Fish Department official.
Wendy CorrOctober 30, 2019
‘Dia De Los Muertos’ comes to Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
A giant replica of a sugar skull will greet visitors to the Cheyenne Botanic Garden on Friday and Saturday as the facility takes part in the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead.
October 29, 2019
Death penalty repeal supporter sees chance for bill in 2020
A measure aimed at repealing Wyomings death penalty may stand a better chance of winning approval in the Legislatures 2020 session than it has in the past, according to a supporter.
October 29, 2019
Outdoor Recreation & Tourism: A Look at the Numbers
A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis(BEA) shows that outdoor recreation contributes 4.4. percent of Wyomings gross domestic product. Thats something to celebrate, with Wyomings percentage among the highest in the nation, behind only Hawaii, Montana, and Maine.
Cat UrbigkitOctober 28, 2019
What if coal production drops to zero? Legislature looking for new revenues
Coal production in Wyoming has dropped by over 100 million tons in the past decade, and state Sen. Cale Case doesnt think the downward slide is close to finished.
October 28, 2019
Ghost Hunters Investigate Wyoming Territorial Prison
Investigating the paranormal or ghost hunting isnt actually frightening, according to a member of a Colorado paranormal investigation group.
October 26, 2019
Two Millions Reasons To Be Thankful
A Cheyenne tradition of fundraising reached a milestone of giving Thursday.
October 25, 2019
Wyoming small newspapers successful despite digital upheaval
Its called hyper-local community journalism, and three Wyoming publishers believe news coverage focused at the local scale holds the key to community newspapers successful future in Wyoming.
October 25, 2019
The haunted bell tower of St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Cheyenne is one of Wyoming's favorite and oldest ghost stories. Is St. Mark's church really haunted? Rector Rick Veit took Cowboy State Daily on a tour just in time for Halloween.
October 24, 2019
Five questions with Public Records Ombudsman Ruth Van Mark
A Torrington native and longtime congressional staffer has taken her new duties in a state office created to mediate disputes over the release of public documents.
October 24, 2019
‘Rising from the Plains’ is classic Wyoming book
It's been said there are no boring stories, just boring writers. And with that thought it mind, it would seem that a book about geology would be interesting only to geologists.
Bill SniffinOctober 23, 2019
Cody restauranteurs struggle with labor shortages
A low unemployment rate is creating some difficult situations for Codys restaurants.
October 22, 2019
Track terrorists at escape rooms in Douglas
If solving mysteries and tracking down terrorists sounds like a good way to spend some time, then Douglas is the place to be this weekend for an escape room fundraiser.
October 22, 2019
Grizzly Recovery Reflected in Upper Green Conflict
The Bridger-Teton National Forests announcement of its decision to reauthorize cattle grazing in the Upper Green River region 30 miles north of Pinedale was met with the predictable hysteria of anti-grazing activists who claim the plan institutionalizes overgrazing and negligent livestock management on national forest lands. These activists are pushing to rid public lands of livestock and cite conflicts between grizzly bears and cattle in the Upper Green to justify their position. Its no matter that the truth undermines their outrageous claims.
Cat UrbigkitOctober 21, 2019
Some question Hobart Morris, Chief Washakie statue move
Some Cheyenne residents are questioning a decision to remove a statue of the nations first female justice of the peace from in front of the newly refurbished Capitol.
October 21, 2019
Breast cancer awareness month: An old twisted tree taught me an important lesson
There was a twisted, ugly bushy tree in our back yard. It was next to Big Dickinson Creek and had all kinds of limbs that had shot out in all directions.
Bill SniffinOctober 20, 2019
Fall colors depend on spring rains, first frost
Its that time of year again. The pumpkin spice is flowing, the birds are flying south, and according to social media, the leaves are turning.
October 19, 2019
Cheyenne brothers see success with slime
Slime is sublime for Cheyenne brothers Mark and Joe Whiteaker.
October 18, 2019
Flu season open in Wyoming — get your shot!
Its fall in Wyoming and that means the Wyoming Health Department is issuing its annual reminder to residents to get their flu vaccine to protect themselves against the kind of severe flu season seen last year.
October 17, 2019