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Clark Stith Says His Wyoming House Opponent Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Vote

State Rep. Clark Stith says a 2023 law that did away with crossover voting in Wyoming also applies to people who register to vote too late. That means his House District 48 opponent shouldn’t be able to vote in Tuesday’s primary.

In Wyoming Tourism Towns, Short-Term Rentals Squeeze Real Estate Markets

Wyoming tourism towns like Saratoga are experiencing an explosion of homeowners doing short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO. Now people build houses to rent out, which is squeezing real estate markets for available single-family homes.

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 16, 2024

Friday's headlines include: * One Killed When RV Rolls Off Teton Pass * Wind, Solar Produce More Power Than Coal * New Wave Of Homes In Jackson, Starts At $25 Million

Sweetwater County Residents At War Over Dog Sitting At Table In Restaurant

People in southwest Wyoming are at war over a photo of a woman who put her dog on the seat of a booth at the table of a Rock Springs, Wyoming, restaurant. Some are appalled, calling the act “entitled,” while others say just leave them alone.

Wyoming Turns Down $35 Million From Feds To Clean Up Orphan Wells

Wyoming doesn’t want the federal government’s $35 million to help plug orphan oil and gas wells. The Biden administration’s Interior Department offered $775 million to 21 energy states this week, but the Cowboy State won’t take it.

Cody Show To Debut One-Of-A-Kind Chris Navarro Bronze That Survived Foundry Fire

The Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale is among the preeminent Western art events in the world. This year’s show starts Saturday and will feature the debut of a one-of-a-kind bronze by Wyoming’s Chris Navarro that survived a Cody foundry fire.

Feds May Deport Three Guatemalans Caught With 170 Pounds Of Pot In Wyoming

Three Guatemalans were reportedly caught hauling 170 pounds of marijuana through Wyoming and face felony charges. At the same time, federal authorities are considering deporting them.

Jackson Primed For New Wave Of Luxury Homes In The $25 Million Range

Two new luxury home listings in the Jackson Hole market in the $25 million range are just the beginning, says The Jackson Home Co. Another on the way promises to be in the neighborhood of $65 million.

Dan Zwonitzer Denies Calling Challenger A “Cancer,” But Maintains She’s A “Liar”

Dan Zwonitzer didn’t show up for a Wednesday political event to face off with his Cheyenne challenger. But that didn’t stop them from slinging mud, with Zwonitzer denying he called Ann Lucas a “cancer,” but reiterating he thinks she’s a “liar.”

U.S. Wind, Solar Produce More Power Than Coal Through July For First Time

For the first seven months of 2024, wind and solar alone produced more electricity than coal in the United States. That's a first, and comes as no surprise in Wyoming, which saw its coal production drop 25% in the first half of the year.

Letter To The Editor: Quit Parroting Propaganda!

Dear editor: There is no utility-scale "green" or "renewable" or "sustainable" energy on this planet. Having news sources like yours mindlessly parrot this propaganda is disturbing.

Letter To The Editor: 2000 Mules Should Not Be Discounted

Dear editor: Leo Wolfson states that the "2000 Mules" documentary has been discredited. Sure, it's been discredited, by liberal media (CNN, NPR, ABC, MSNBC, et al). Has Leo watched it?

Letter To The Editor: I'm Planning An Anti-Trump Parade

Dear editor: With all the anti-democratic dogma coming from the Trump camp, it becomes a very real concern that, to stay in power, they may end up eroding democracy.

Casper Man With 27,000 Child Porn Images Faces Felony Charge

A Casper man allegedly found with 27,000 images of child pornography and 143,000 of "child erotica" faces a single felony charge. He had his first court appearance Wednesday, where a judge set a $100,000 bond.

Sally Ann Shurmur: Oh Summer, We Hardly Knew Ya

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "There is no more optimistic place on the face of the earth than a Friday night in Laramie before game day. So long summer. My gold wardrobe is clean and ready."

One Killed, Four Hurt When RV Rolls Off Teton Pass

Brake failure may have caused an RV rollover on Teton Pass on Wednesday that killed a Nevada woman and injured four. They were on their way to Jackson when the vehicle rolled and burst apart, making the RV look like it had exploded.

Meet Gus, The Super-Friendly 1,200-Pound Horse Who Comes Running For Cody Kids

Gus is a 20-year-old quarter horse that lives near Cody Middle School and loves people, especially kids. He’s super-friendly and comes running to meet kids every morning and afternoon.

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Goshen County On Lookout For Man Accused Of Beating Woman’s Face With Gun

The Goshen County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of brutally beating his girlfriend. He allegedly pistol-whipped her in the face to the point of possibly disfiguring her.

Wyoming’s Wild Critters Feeling Pressure From Wildlife Paparazzi

With more people than ever competing for perfect wildlife photos, stupid human tricks with cameras are a growing concern. Wyoming’s wild critters are feeling the pressure from an increasingly aggressive wildlife paparazzi.

Campaign Finance Reports Released: Gordon Is Wyoming's Largest Donor

Campaign finance reports filed by Tuesday’s deadline show Gov. Mark Gordon is Wyoming's largest donor in the primary election. He gave $150,000 to his political action committee and another $33,000 to candidates.

Letter To The Editor: Killing The Grizzly Bear Was Unnecessary

Dear editor: This gruesome and disturbing story perfectly illustrates what happens when we label an animal as a “pest," instead of asking what the real problem is.  

Letter To The Editor: Harris And Walz Are Not Soft On China

Dear editor: Your 8 August cartoon suggests that Communist China supports the Harris/Walz ticket. If you want to criticize the Democratic ticket, wouldn't it be better to find truthful ways to do so?

Letter To The Editor: Republicans Should Vote Like Republicans

Dear editor: I see the the liberal press and far left citizens of Wyoming are in a total uproar at the “ negative campaign materials” that are being mailed  to voters in Laramie county.