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Guest Column: Why Wyoming Is Losing Healthcare Workers
Rep. Jeanette Ward writes, "Today my daughter decided to leave the nursing program and instead study Health Science, in the hopes that the WY legislature will do its job and protect medical freedom in the next two years, after which time she can pursue a nursing degree at a 4-year college."
CSD StaffSeptember 06, 2024
No New Divorce Trial For Gillette Man Who Claims Wife Tried To Have Him Killed
A judge on Thursday said a Gillette, Wyoming, manâs claims that his wife tried to have him killed arenât enough to win a new divorce trial. "The allegations show maybe a little smoke ... but don't really show any fire," the judge said.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 06, 2024
Hageman Says Hunter Biden Guilty Plea Tip Of The Iceberg Of Corruption
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says Thursdayâs surprise guilty plea from Hunter Biden is just the tip of the iceberg of corruption associated with the White House. She said President Biden and Vice President Harris also are suspect.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 06, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Republicans Don't Care About Real Issues
Dear editor: Leo Wolfson's article about the sex-offender who is running for Laramie County Community College Trustee, is a perfect example of the shiny-object politics that is the favorite-play of today's Republican Party.
September 06, 2024
Wyomingites Have Lots Of Questions About USPS Rural Mail Plan, Get Few Answers
The U.S. Postal Serviceâs public forum on Thursday was long on questions and short on answers. Wyomingites showed up in force to complain about a proposal that likely means longer delivery times across much, if not all, of the state.
Renée JeanSeptember 05, 2024
After Hedge Fund Buys 10% Of Peabody, It Wants Company To Buy Back $1.4B In Stock
At the urging of a hedge fund in Texas that bought nearly 10% of Peabody Energy, the company is accelerating efforts to develop âexisting assets.â That includes urging the company to spend $1.46 billion on buying back shares of its stock.
Pat MaioSeptember 05, 2024
Fatal Crashes, Killings And Suicides âThrough The Roofâ In Natrona County
Fatal crashes, killings and suicides are âthrough the roofâ so far in 2024, the Natrona County Coroner reports. Theyâre up in northeast Wyoming, too.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 05, 2024
Custom Car Nuts Show WyoTech Students Hot-Rodding Isnât Just An âOld Man Hobbyâ
WyoTech students got to ogle custom-built rides during an exclusive car show Thursday. It was an effective pitch that building hotrods isnât just an âold man hobby.â
Mark HeinzSeptember 05, 2024
Growing Energy Supplier Eyes Larger Toehold In Wyoming's Shifting Power Market
Guzman Energy, a Denver-based wholesale power provider with funding from a Walmart heir, eyes gaining a larger toehold in Wyoming and the Western U.S. Guzman also refutes claims by some critics who worry the company canât deliver on promises.
Pat MaioSeptember 05, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Welcome To Laramie, It's Just Different
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "I would not want to be the Idaho Vandals this week. I think the Pokes are ready to deliver a beatdown. And I think the defense will remember what the hell they are supposed to do."
Sally Ann ShurmurSeptember 05, 2024
Perennial Candidate Rex Rammell Says Heâs Done With Politics, America Doomed
Rock Springs resident Rex Rammell has been a fixture in Wyoming elections since 2016, running for Congress and governor. Now he says heâs done with politics and feels America is doomed.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 05, 2024
Pair Of Cheyenne Men Accused Of Shooting At Multiple Police Officers
Two Cheyenne men were arrested early Thursday, accused of shooting at two police officers. By pure coincidence, their arrest came just hours after another man accused of firing on one of the shooters earlier this summer turned himself in.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2024
Gillette Man Who Threw Molester In Car Trunk Gets 9-10 Years, Molester Gets 10-14
A Gillette man who beat and threw a 14-year-old girlâs sexual abuser in a car trunk last year was given 9-10 years in prison last week. Meanwhile, the man he kidnapped got 10-14 years for molesting the girl.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 05, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: - Proposed Law Won't Outlaw Hitting Wolves With Snowmobiles - USPS Shuts Out Wyomingites Who Want To Comment On Rural Delivery Plan - âGo Screw Yourselfâ: Scrap Buyers Deny Claims They Stole From Wyoming Coal Mine
Wendy CorrSeptember 05, 2024
Surprise (Or Not) â Liz Cheney Says Sheâll Vote For Kamala Harris For President
Longtime Republican and former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney announced Wednesday sheâll vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 05, 2024
Could Wyoming Legislators Get Out Of Tickets Through âLegislative Privilege?â
A Colorado state lawmaker recently got out of a speeding ticket by claiming âlegislative privilege.â Itâs unclear whether the Wyoming Constitution would allow legislators to claim that in the Cowboy State.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 05, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Rate Hikes Are Causing Serious Financial Hardships
Dear editor: Black Hills Energy and Rocky Mountain Power make huge profits annually benefitting from failed green energy policies as they blame green energy implementation for the need to increase rates. Enough.
September 05, 2024
Fish Creek Fire Makes Run At Brooks Lake Lodge, Firefighters Hold Line
A stubborn Fish Creek Fire made an aggressive run at Highway 26/287, close to Brooks Lake Lodge in northwest Wyoming, but firefighters held the line. It's just a mile or two from the lodge as of Wednesday evening.
Renée JeanSeptember 05, 2024
Proposed Law Says Running Over Wolf With Snowmobile OK But Only If You Kill It
A new proposed law would allow people to be charged with animal cruelty if they run animals down with snowmobiles and don't kill them immediately. A state predator working group on Wednesday voted to advance the bill to a legislative committee.
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2024
âGo Screw Yourselfâ: Scrap Buyers Deny Claims They Stole From Wyoming Coal Mine
A father and son from Texas are accused of cheating a Wyoming coal mine out of $70,000 worth of scrap metal. They deny the allegations fiercely, telling Cowboy State Daily to âgo screw yourselfâ for reporting on the case. Â Â
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2024
Trumpâs Flip On Abortion Not A Big Issue With Many In Wyoming
Former President Donald Trumpâs flip on abortion has made national news. But many pro-life and pro-choice people in Wyoming say itâs not a big issue.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 04, 2024
Brief: Rock Springs Police Want Truck That Hit Cannon Statue At WWII Memorial
Rock Springs police are looking for an early 1990s model GMC single-cab grey truck suspected of hitting a memorial cannon statue in town. The driver knocked a plaque off the cannon, which is part of a World War II memorial, Tuesday night.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2024
Violent String Of Casper Teen Crimes Continues With Pistol-Whipping, Shooting
A violent monthslong string of teen crime in Casper continues with a pistol-whipping and shooting at a car. A 19-year-old was bound over to felony-level court Tuesday, accused of attacking one person and shooting at a car full of cousins.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 04, 2024
Brian Nesvik Led Game And Fish Career Through COVID, Daniel Wolf Controversy
Over nearly 30 years, Brian Nesvik worked his way up through the ranks of Wyoming Game and Fish from applying for a temp job to agency director. The last years of that have been trying times with COVID and the Daniel wolf controversy.
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2024