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Letter To The Editor: Tom Lubnau Is Actually Right On Something

Dear editor: Lubnau is right: you can't just pull legislative seats out of thin air like a magician at the county fair. Weston County's push for new representatives is like trying to lasso the wind — bold but bound to not catch much.

October 23, 2024

Rod Miller: Charlie Goodnight’s Ink Bottle

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "There’s an old legend among cowboys that Charlie Goodnight never allowed alcohol on his ranch. I found his dump on that ride, and poked through it for old whiskey bottles to test that legend. All I found was an ink bottle, purpled by the sun."

Rod MillerOctober 23, 2024

The McDonald's location at 2535 E. Lincolnway in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Part Of Multi-State McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak, Quarter Pounders Pulled

Wyoming is one of at least 10 Western states where people eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been infected with E. coli food poisoning. The cases, so far, involve residents of Natrona and Sweetwater counties.

Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.

Jake NicholsOctober 23, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * Weston County Votes To Create Own Legislative Seats * Woman Who Ran Over Ex And Killed Him Gets 45 To Life * Hunters Save Life Of Man Trapped Over His Own Motorcycle

Wendy CorrOctober 23, 2024

The Sheridan County Republican Party shared a post on its Facebook page featuring former President Donald Trump, a racial slur and a number of racial stereotypes. It was deleted after about 35 minutes.

Sheridan County GOP Shares, Then Deletes, Racist Post About Trump At McDonald’s

The Sheridan County Republican Party is taking some heat after it shared a racist post to its Facebook page featuring former President Donald Trump. The post was quickly deleted, and the party’s chairman says it crossed the line.

Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2024

Woman Who Killed Ex By Running Him Down In SUV In Rock Springs Gets 45 To Life

A Utah woman who killed her ex-boyfriend by running him over in an SUV in a Rock Springs parking lot was sentenced Tuesday. Rene Daniels will serve between 45 years and life in prison.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2024

A firefighting "spike" camp set up at Antelope Butte Ski Resort to battle the Elk Fire.

Antelope Butte Preps For Ski Season In The Shadow Of Massive Wildfire

Getting ready for the ski season has been more challenging this year at Antelope Butte Ski Resort. That’s because the resort also has been a spike camp for some of the hundreds of firefighters battling the 96,000-acre Elk Fire.

Jackie DorothyOctober 22, 2024

Father and son hunters Jason and Ben Koperski, right, saved Phil Bollinger after he became stuck under his motorcycle in a culvert.

Man Stuck Under Crashed Motorcycle Near Encampment Saved By Hunters

Two hunters saved a man's life last week near Encampment when they spotted the tip of a cowboy boot being waved from a culvert. It was a motorcyclist who had crashed and was trapped under his bike. "I’m alive to talk about it today because they stopped," he said.

Andrew RossiOctober 22, 2024

Billionaire Bill Gates took his turn at shoveling up some dirt in a groundbreaking ceremony for TerraPower’s nuclear reactor project in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Construction Underway On Testing Facility At TerraPower’s Wyoming Nuclear Plant Site

Construction is happening in Kemmerer at the site of the future TerraPower nuclear plant site. But it’s not the actual plant that’s being built, it’s a test and fill facility, the first step of many before the plant finally opens in 2030.

Renée JeanOctober 22, 2024

Thermopolis Man Sues Cops, Deputies Over Break-In And Tasing

A Thermopolis man filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Thermopolis cops and local deputies. He claims he was tased and injured by officers when they illegally broke into his home.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2024

Tom Lubnau: Weston County Commissioners Can’t Ignore The U.S. Constitution

Tom Lubnau writes, "By demanding one representative and senator per county, Weston County is demanding 15 times the voting power for each of its citizens than they want to afford to the citizens of Laramie County. "

Tom LubnauOctober 22, 2024

The Weston County commissioners moved forward with a controversial effort on Tuesday to ignore the state Legislature and create their own districts. Only three of the five commissioners were in attendance.

Weston County Votes To Create Own Legislative Seats, Now Waits To Be Sued

Weston County commissioners voted Tuesday to fill legislative seats the county created. The county also expects to be sued over the vote and efforts to strongarm its own representatives onto the Wyoming Legislature.

Leo WolfsonOctober 22, 2024

The auroras over Wyoming this year have been stunning and plentiful. And Pinedale photographer Dave Bell loves it. He said there's not aurora overload for him.

Astrophotographers, Climatologists Say 2024 Best Year Ever For Auroras And Best Is Yet To Come

Although it's been a bumper year for aurora activity, astrophotographers and climatologists aren't bored with the activity. Anything but. They still get thrilled by the northern lights and say the best is yet to come.

Andrew RossiOctober 22, 2024

The sun rises over a community fire information board for the Elk Fire in the Bighorns of Wyoming.

Huge Wyoming Wildfires Can Still Be Dangerous, Firefighters Warn

Last week’s blast of winter cooled down the Elk and Pack Trail fires that have burned 185,000 acres in Wyoming. But firefighters warn that the fires aren’t out and can still be dangerous.

Greg JohnsonOctober 22, 2024

Candy Moulton: We Checked An Item Off The Bucket List Before It Burned

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Our fire crews and residents near the fires need a break. Hey, Don Day, could you give Mother Nature a call and get the moisture spigot turned on again?"

Candy MoultonOctober 22, 2024

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Cheyenne House Race: Candidates Say Opponents Way Out Of Touch With Voters

In a battle for Cheyenne's House District 11, both candidates are saying their opponent is out of touch with local voters. Jacob Wasserburger's mailer features his opponent with President Biden while Sara Burlingame's mailer shows her opponent shirtless wearing a top hat.

Leo WolfsonOctober 22, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Gary Brown Stands For The Republican Platform

Dear editor: Gary wanted to be a father and the person who he thought loved him, took that away from him. It devastated him, he now stands up any chance he can to fight for the lives of other unborn children and the men who want to be fathers but are never given that choice.

October 22, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.

Jake NicholsOctober 22, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: * Highway Patrol Saves Girl From Wanted Predator * Even Vacant Lots In Jackson Hole Cost Over $5M * Don Day Says Expect A “Roller Coaster” Of Weather

Wendy CorrOctober 22, 2024

In Teton County, Wyoming, people expect their homes to feature stunning views. And they pay stunning prices for those views.

Want A View Of The Tetons? Vacant Lot In Jackson Hole Will Cost You $5.5 Million

In 1992, a 1.5 acre vacant lot with a view of the Tetons in Jackson Hole cost $70,000. Today, the average price tag for single-family lots valley-wide is a whopping $5.57 million.

Renée JeanOctober 21, 2024

Laramie County bought the building at 2020 Carey Ave., known as the Wyoming Financial Center, in downtown Cheyenne for $5.5 million.

Laramie County Buys Wyoming’s Tallest Building To House Its Growing Government

In anticipation of future growth of local government because of an influx of population, Laramie County recently paid $5.5 million to buy the tallest building in Wyoming. The Wyoming Financial Center building is nine stories and 148 feet tall.

Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2024

Barrasso Joins Trump At Steelers Game; Crowd Gives Ex-Pres Thunderous Welcome

Wyoming's senior senator John Barrasso joined former President Trump at the Steelers game Sunday night in Pittsburgh. Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily the crowd was "overwhelmingly receptive, chanting USA, USA, USA" when Trump was announced.

Jimmy OrrOctober 21, 2024

Sloan Lake is a popular place to walk in Cheyenne.

Don Day Says Expect A “Roller Coaster” Of Weather, And A Chilly Halloween

Meteorologist Don Day says that after last week's blast of winter weather, Wyoming can expect a “roller coaster rebound” of weather for the rest of October. And a cold Halloween will likely mean kids will have to bundle up for trick-or-treating.

Andrew RossiOctober 21, 2024

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