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Wyoming’s Beartooth Highway Is A Great September Drive — When It’s Open

The Beartooth Highway that snakes through northwest Wyoming and southern Montana is a spectacular drive during September — when it’s open. Weather makes it the best, and worst, month for people searching for stunning scenic views.

Andrew RossiSeptember 18, 2024

Gov. Mark Gordon said he's "sick and tired" of getting criticism for comments he made at Harvard University last year saying Wyoming should go carbon negative.

Gordon “Sick And Tired” Of Criticism For Harvard Visit, Carbon Negative Comments

Nearly a year after making comments at Harvard University that Wyoming should go carbon negative, Gov. Mark Gordon says he's "sick and tired" of taking criticism for it.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 18, 2024

Rod Miller: The “Nouveaux Elite” And Democracy By The Numbers In The 307

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "A scant 24% of voting-eligible Wyomingites took the time to cast their ballot in America’s Great Experiment in democracy. That mathematically changes the concept of 'one person, one vote' into 'one person, four votes.'"

Rod MillerSeptember 18, 2024

A crowd of mroe than 100 people give Natrona County commissioners a standing ovation, inset above left, after they killed a conditional usee permit for a proposed gravel pit near the base of Casper Mountain.

Natrona Commissioners Kill Controversial Gravel Pit, Get Standing Ovation

After months of emotional debate, Natrona County Commissioners on Tuesday night killed a controversial plan for a gravel pit near the base of Casper Mountain. Denial of a permit for the operation drew a standing ovation.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 18, 2024

Tourist Burned, Life-Flighted After Walking On Yellowstone Thermal

A 60-year-old tourist from New Hampshire suffered second- and third-degree burns after walking off-trail over a geothermal crust in Yellowstone. The woman was life-flighted to a hospital in Idaho.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2024

Two motorcyclists have been killed in past three weeks after crashing into the same Cheyenne building, at right. In both cases, Cheyenne police reports the drivers were speeding.

Two Motorcyclists Dead From Crashing Into Same Cheyenne Building Within 3 Weeks

Two motorcyclists have been killed in the past three weeks after crashing into the same building in Cheyenne. In both cases, the police believe speed was a factor.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2024

Gov. Mark Gordon said the EPA has issued conflicting rules restricting the future of coal America while verbally supporting the future of carbon capture.

Gordon: Wyoming Can Make Carbon Capture Work If Feds Would Get Out Of The Way

Gov. Mark Gordon and a Campbell County commissioner in the heart of Wyoming coal country said Tuesday that local industry can make carbon capture work. But that won’t happen unless the federal government gets out of the way.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 18, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: - Three Grizzlies Shot By Yellowstone Bowhunters - Jay Leno Rides Cheyenne’s Big Boy Train For TV Show - Rock Springs Citizens Love Steve The Mutant Mule Deer

Wendy CorrSeptember 18, 2024

Lander City Council Ward 1 candidate Jenny Young holds some of her signs after recovering them Tuesday with some help from the Lander Police Department.

Lander Political Sign Thief Targets Republicans And Democrats

An apparent political sign thief in Lander, Wyoming, has gone bipartisan, plucking yard signs for Republicans and Democrats. A pile of signs was recovered by local police, who reported Tuesday only that the issue “has been taken care of.”

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024

Though he was struck by a car and severely injured a couple of years ago, a mule deer buck in Rock Springs that people call Steve the Survivor still loves hanging out with other deer and eating crabapples.

Rock Springs Loves Steve, A Mule Deer With Gnarled Antlers And Missing A Hoof

There’s a reason folks in Rock Springs, Wyoming, love a resident deer they call Steve the Survivor. With gnarled antlers and missing a hoof, Steve is “a symbol of perseverance,” says one local fan.

Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Why Is Wyoming Still Using Gas Chambers To Kill Pets?

Dear editor: In June, Cowboy State Daily published a story written by Mark Heinz about the two remaining gas chambers still in use at animal shelters in Wyoming. These two chambers are two of the last three known active chambers used for domestic animals left in the entire United States.

September 17, 2024

Candy Moulton: Brown’s Park Historian Focuses on Queen Ann Bassett

Columnist Candy Moulton Writes: “Among the outlaws Ann Bassett knew were a few of the young men who were destined be part of the gang that came to be known as the Wild Bunch.”

Candy MoultonSeptember 17, 2024

Rocky Mountain Grizzlies Keep Getting Shot By Bowhunters With Handguns

So far this archery hunting season, three grizzly bears have been shot — and two killed — by bowhunters wielding handguns in self-defense. Wildlife observers and hunters believe conflicts will escalate because of the popularity of bowhunting and the increasing numbers of bears.

Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2024

Judge Gives Wyoming, Other States A Win Against Biden-Harris Methane Rules

A North Dakota judge has ruled for Wyoming and other states suing the BLM over its new methane rules. The Biden-Harris administration have been pushing the new rules as part of their anti-fossil fuels agenda, says Sen. John Barrasso.

Renée JeanSeptember 17, 2024

A herd of cows graze Wyoming rangeland in this undated photo.

Feds Say Wyoming Farmers, Miners Not Entitled To Relief From New Lease Rule

In a Friday court filing the federal government defends a new rule that allows the BLM to lease federal land for conservation. Wyoming famers and miners are suing over the rule, which they say allows groups to lease public land solely to not develop on it.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024

At Fishing Bridge General Store in Yellowstone National Park, a $2.49 box of Yellowstone Animal Cookies comes with a verbal disclaimer at checkout to not feed them to the wildlife.

Box Of Yellowstone Animal Cookies Comes With A Disclaimer, Threat Of $30K Fine

At a store in Yellowstone National Park, buying a box of animal cookies comes with a verbal disclaimer from a cashier. Not only are people told not to feed the cookies to wildlife, they’re threatened with a $30,000 fine.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2024

Comedian and famous gearhead Jay Leno was on the Big Boy 4014 locomotive Monday, which will be featured on his Sept. 23 episode of "Jay Leno's Garage."

Jay Leno Climbs Aboard Cheyenne’s Big Boy Locomotive For His TV Show

Big Boy No. 4014 will be featured on “Jay Leno’s Garage” show on September 23. The former “The Tonight Show” host climbed aboard Big Boy on Monday somewhere in the Missouri Valley to help drive the locomotive to Iowa.

Renée JeanSeptember 17, 2024

A supermoon shines bright over the shoulder of the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Tuesday night, Sept. 17, 2024.

Huge Supermoon Peaks Over Wyoming, Still Time To See It

Tuesday night's huge supermoon peaked over Wyoming with a partial lunar eclipse to boot. But it's not over. There's still time to see it over the next couple of nights.

Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2024

An aerial view of the Short Draw Fire shows acres of black and burned wildland while a homestead that's been saved from the flames.

Short Draw Fire 65% Contained, But Igniting Underground Coal Seams

Wildland firefighting crews have gained 65% containment of the Short Draw Fire in northeast Wyoming and southern Montana. But they’re also now fighting coal seam fires ignited by the wildfire.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 17, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: * Truckers Worried About Hole On I-80 Bridge * Herschler Building Evacuated After White Powder Threat * Renaming Powell College To “Yellowstone” Could Be “Gold Mine”

Wendy CorrSeptember 17, 2024

Campaing sings, billboards and television ads are all over Montana as Sen. Jon Tester and challenger Tim Sheehy spend big.

Montana U.S. Senate Race: Tester, Sheehy Have Raised $57 Million, And They're Spending It

Montana incumbent Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy have raised $57 million so far in the most pivotal senate race in the country. It's the third most expensive race in the nation.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2024

With $2.7 Million In Donations, $28 Million Wildlife Crossing Near Dubois Closer To Reality

A much-anticipated wildlife crossing near Dubois is closer to reality now than $2.7 million has been raised in private donations. Hundreds of mule deer are killed each year on U.S. Highway 26. Construction on the $28 million project will begin in 2027.

Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2024

Sheridan Man Accused Of Dousing Couple With Lighter Fluid So They’d Shoot Him

A Sheridan man will face felony charges for allegedly dousing a sleeping couple with lighter fluid. He reportedly told police he did it to prompt them to shoot him.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2024

Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, is considering rebranding as Yellowstone College.

Renaming Northwest College For Yellowstone A Marketing ‘Gold Mine,’ But Locals Not Sure

From a marketing standpoint, renaming Northwest College Yellowstone College could be a marketing “gold mine.” But locals aren’t sold on changing a name that’s been part of the community for decades.

Andrew RossiSeptember 16, 2024

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