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Wyoming Democrats Angry That Rep. Hageman Called Kamala Harris A ‘DEI Hire’

Although Wyoming Democrats are mad because Rep. Hageman called Kamala Harris a 'DEI hire,' Hageman said, “If you don’t want people to say she was hired only because she’s a black woman, then maybe Biden shouldn’t have said he was only gonna hire a black woman.”

Leo WolfsonJuly 25, 2024

Two Wyoming Heroes Honored At Cheyenne Frontier Days For Saving Boy's Life

Over 10,000 people at Cheyenne Frontier Days gave two men a standing ovation on Wednesday for their heroism earlier this year when they saved an 11-year-old boy who had fallen into the whitewater rapids of the Popo Agie River.

Renée JeanJuly 25, 2024

Tempers Flare Between House Candidate And County Sheriff At Buffalo Candidate Forum

A candidate forum got heated in Buffalo on Tuesday night when Johnson County Sheriff Rod Odenbach said gun lobbyist and House candidate Mark Jones' support of two gun bills which became law makes it harder for law enforcement to do their jobs.

Leo WolfsonJuly 24, 2024

Douglas Woman Accepts Plea Deal For 10 Years Prison For Killing Mother

Edwina "GiGi" Leman has admitted to abusing her 81-year-old mother, and didn't argue that the elderly woman's injuries led to her death. Leman has struck a plea deal stipulating between 10 and 20 years in prison.

Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2024

Genetically-altered “Trojan” male brook trout were recently dumped into Game Creek, in the upper Snake River Drainage. They’ll turn the entire brookie population there male, so it will die off and make room for cutthroat trout. (Courtesy of Wyoming Game and Fish Department)

Game And Fish Genetically Modify Brook Trout To Make Them All Male

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department have come up with a seemingly sci-fi way to combat brook trout that have been taking over habitat from native cutthroats. Turn the brookies all male by mixing them with genetically-altered “Trojan” fish.

Mark HeinzJuly 24, 2024

Cheyenne Frontier Days Has Fed More Than 1.4 Million Guests Free Pancakes

The free pancake feed that happens three times during Cheyenne Frontier Days has served over 1.4 million guests 4.5 million pancakes. It takes 5,000 pounds of batter to pull the event off each year, along with 425 gallons of syrup. About 30,000 people in all will be served.

Renée JeanJuly 24, 2024

Tom Lubnau: Why Are We At Each Other Throats These Days?

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In an episode of Twilight Zone entitled “The Monsters are Due on Maple Street”, Rod Serling creates a mirror of society in 2024. Serling’s insight into the human personality is insightful and somewhat terrifying, even by today’s standards."

Tom LubnauJuly 24, 2024

Grizzly 769 was a well-known Yellowstone Park Bear. He started breaking into homes in and around Gardiner Montana, and wildlife agents shot the bear last week and left its carcass in the Yellowstone River, with the head and paws removed.

Grizzly Killed, Left In River With Head, Paws Cut Off, Was Well-Known Yellowstone Bear

A grizzly carcass left in the Yellowstone River with its head and paws cut off is that of a well-known Yellowstone bear, Grizzly 769. Wildlife officials said they removed the parts after killing it last week so they wouldn't end up on the black market.

Mark HeinzJuly 24, 2024

Coal Production in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Falls 30%

The collapse in coal production continues out of the state’s energy-rich Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming. Second quarter data released Wednesday shows coal production has slipped nearly 30% from the second quarter of 2023

Pat MaioJuly 24, 2024

Yellowstone Volcano Scientist Says Black Diamond Eruption Was "Small," Can Get Much Bigger

Despite the intensity and size of the Black Diamond Pool eruption in Yellowstone on Tuesday, geologists categorized it as a "small" hydrothermal explosion. The scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory said they can get bigger. Much bigger.

Andrew RossiJuly 24, 2024

Trump Coming To Jackson, Wyoming For Fundraiser On Aug. 10

Former President Donald Trump will be coming to Jackson on Aug. 10 to speak at a private fundraising event for his campaign. The price of admission is $5,000. To attend the reception and get a photo will cost $35,000.

Leo WolfsonJuly 24, 2024

Visiting University of Wyoming arts professor, Nash Quinn, 40, has not been seen or heard from since July 8, 2024, when he’s believed to have gone for a bike ride.

Search Underway for Missing University of Wyoming Professor

A massive ground search is underway for a University of Wyoming professor who has been missing for more than two weeks. Searchers believe he could be on his bicycle, which was missing from his apartment.

Jen KocherJuly 24, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * Violent Eruption In Yellowstone * Kamala Harris Hates Fossil Fuel Industry * Lane Frost Documentary Premieres In Cheyenne

Wendy CorrJuly 24, 2024

More than 100 people showed up for the daytime town hall.

Gordon Concerned About Misinformation Campaigns Targeting Wyoming Primary Races

At a Tuesday town hall in Sheridan, Gov. Mark Gordon said he’s concerned about out-of-state misinformation campaigns designed to sway Wyoming’s primary election. He also promoted the state’s efforts to bolster its economy.

Leo WolfsonJuly 23, 2024

World champion Zeke Thurston from Big Valley, Alberta, rides his horse for a score of 90 points to win the Saddlebronc Riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 22, 2024.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler is at Cheyenne Frontier Days all 10 days of the event and will be producing photo galleries daily. Enjoy!

July 23, 2024

Candy Moulton: Owen Wister in Wyoming

Cowboy State Daily columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Western novelist Owen Wister, who became famous for The Virginian, was a 'dude' in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, long before he wrote his classic novel."

Candy MoultonJuly 23, 2024

The statue of Lane Frost perpetually riding a bull at Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is a favorite spot for tourist selfies and snapshots.

Lane Frost Documentary Premieres In Cheyenne Days Before 35th Anniversary Of His Death

A new documentary about legendary rodeo bull rider Lane Frost premiered in Cheyenne on Saturday. “Lane: Life, Legend, Legacy” was shown days before the 35th anniversary of Lane’s death at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Renée JeanJuly 23, 2024

Park County has won a competive process to be home to a new $10 million Wyoming state shooting complex. It will be built on land about 7 miles south of Cody oaff Highway 120.

$10M Wyoming Shooting Complex To Be Built South Of Cody

A site about 7 miles south of Cody has been chosen for a $10 million Wyoming shooting complex, a state task force decided Monday. Construction could start next spring, and the complex could be open for business by spring 2026.

Mark HeinzJuly 23, 2024

Wyomingites Frustrated By Biden On Energy Will Hate Harris, Industry Execs Say

Wyomingites frustrated by President Joe Biden’s energy policy will hate Kamala Harris, industry executives say. With Biden bowing out of the presidential election, Harris is now the frontrunner to be the Democratic nominee.

Pat MaioJuly 23, 2024

Images from a video taken by the Steve and Vlada March family shows a violent eruption of Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on July 23, 2024.

Violent Yellowstone Thermal Pool Eruption Explodes Boardwalk, Spews Mud And Rocks

Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park violently erupted Tuesday, sending dozens of tourists running as the boardwalk they were standing on exploded. The eruption spewed black water, mud and rocks, but no injuries were initially reported.

Andrew RossiJuly 23, 2024

Secret Service Director Abruptly Quits, But Wyoming Delegation Still Want Answers

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is pleased with Tuesday’s abrupt resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. But they still want answers about the agency’s failings during the assassination attempt on Trump.

Leo WolfsonJuly 23, 2024

Wyoming Attorney Who Fought COVID Mandates Disbarred For Abandoning Clients

Nick Beduhn, a Buffalo attorney who represented clients in a number of cases opposing COVID-19 mandates, has been disbarred by the Wyoming State Bar. The disbarment comes after an indefinite suspension in November 2022.

Leo WolfsonJuly 23, 2024

After Brother Opens Fire On Him, Meeteetse Man Gets Away In Shooter’s Truck

A Meeteetse, Wyoming, man made a harrowing getaway last week when his brother shot out his window with a handgun. He escaped by getting into the shooter’s truck and driving off.

Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2024

Now with $28 million in funding, Denver-based Cowboy Clean Fuels hopes to have its Powder River Basin biofuels facility located 30 miles southwest of Gillette operational by the end of 2024.

Clean Energy Startup Has $28 Million To Create Biogas From Wyoming Sugar Beets

A clean energy startup has $28 million to build a facility in the Powder River Basin to turn Wyoming sugar beets into biogas. That includes $13 million announced Monday from a former Texas oilman.

Pat MaioJuly 23, 2024

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