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Weather Is Transitioning From El Niño To La Niña Which Means Hotter, Drier Conditions
Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says weather patterns have transitioned from an El Niño to a La Niña which means Wyoming can expect a hotter, drier summer.
Andrew RossiJune 13, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: If Loving Food Trucks Is Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "I waited my turn to order from the car window. A gal standing in line came to my car, asked what I was ordering, and got my debit card. Did I know her? Nope. But this is Wyoming and you have to have faith in people."
Sally Ann ShurmurJune 13, 2024
Campbell County Teen Says He Was ‘Too Angry To Sleep’ When He Stabbed Mom
A 17-year-old Campbell County teen was charged as an adult on Wednesday with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his mother with a 13.5-inch knife earlier in the week. He told police, he was “too angry to sleep.”
Jen KocherJune 13, 2024
Tempers Heat Up Over Illegal Rock Springs Political Signs Ahead Of Primary
An Rock Springs ordinance bans political signs in public places before June 20, but that hasn’t stopped them from going up. That has local Republicans and Democrats upset over a rule the mayor admits should’ve never happened.
Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2024
Federal Court Dismisses Complaint Over Wyoming Transgender Sorority Member
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed an appeal of University of Wyoming sorority members who sued over the induction of a transgender member. The court said the women have the option of filing a new complaint, however.
Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2024
There’s A Secret Road From Idaho To Jackson, But You’ll Probably Need A Jeep
There’s a secret route that people living in Idaho’s Potato Belt all know about to travel over to the wealthy enclave of Jackson to do their blue-collar work. It’s called Reclamation Road, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
Pat MaioJune 13, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Life Without Parole For Kemmerer Babysitter * Shhh! There’s A Secret Road From Idaho to Jackson * 80-Year-Old Montana Man Gets Jail Time For Killing Grizzly
Wendy CorrJune 13, 2024
Life Without Parole For Kemmerer Babysitter Who Beat 5-Year-Old To Death
Cheri Marler, the Kemmerer babysitter who beat a 5-year-old girl to death, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday during an emotionally charged sentencing hearing.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2024
After Year On The Run, Man Accused Of Breaking Laramie Woman’s Face Is Caught
After punching a Laramie woman in the face so hard he broke her jaw “from ear to ear,” a 60-year-old drifter has been on the run for almost a year — until Tuesday, when he was caught in Colorado.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2024
Wyoming Delegation Pushes For Federal Money For Quick Teton Pass Fix
Wyoming's congressional delegation asked Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday to approve emergency relief money to repair Teton Pass quickly. An estimated 40% of Teton County’s workforce travels across the pass to get to work.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2024
Last School Board Meeting Of School Year In Casper Filled With Sorrow
The last school board meeting of the school year in Casper was not light and upbeat as they usually are this time of year. The two teen murders earlier this year have left Casper and its school community shellshocked.
Dale KillingbeckJune 12, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Want Gordon To Call Special Session To Fight Biden Coal Rule
Sheridan state Rep. Mark Jennings and other legislators want Gov. Mark Gordon to call a special session of the Wyoming Legislature to focus money and efforts into taking legal action against Biden rule to end Powder River Basin coal by 2041.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2024
Tom Lubnau: How Does Wyoming Judicial Selection Protect Against A Political Judiciary?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "A long time ago, Wyoming set up a process to establish an independent and non-political judiciary. Other states are not so lucky."
Tom LubnauJune 12, 2024
Gillette Man Claims Wyoming Property Tax Petition Collected Illegally
A Gillette resident is accusing organizers of a recently submitted petition for a property tax initiative of illegally collecting signatures at post offices and county courthouses around Wyoming. Secretary of State Chuck Gray says his complaint is bogus.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2024
80-Year-Old Montana Man Gets Two Months In Jail For Killing Grizzly, Evidence Tampering
An 80-year-old Montana man was told Tuesday he’ll serve two months in jail and pay a $10,000 fine after covering up the killing of a grizzly bear on his property. The sentence was stiffer than both the defense and prosecution had agreed to prior.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2024
Family, Friends Desperate To Find Woman Who Disappeared In Wyoming
The friends and family of an Idaho woman are desperate to find her after she suddenly disappeared while driving through Wyoming following an extended visit in Buffalo. Her digital trail ends near Grand Teton National Park.
Jen KocherJune 12, 2024
Wyoming-Idaho Commuters Say Teton Pass Detour Is Brutal
Commuters who live in Idaho and work in Jackson report the four-hour — or longer — round-trip detour after Saturday’s collapse of Highway 22 on Teton Pass is brutal.
Renée JeanJune 12, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: Inside the Bill Gates' Poker Game In Kemmerer Jackson Businesses Worried Over Impression Area Closed Casper Legislator Says Kindergarten No Place For Sex Lessons
Wendy CorrJune 12, 2024
Chuck Gray Wants To Shut Down Wyoming’s First AI Candidate
Secretary of State Chuck Gray says the campaign of Wyoming’s first artificial intelligent political candidate should be shut down because a computer-generated persona isn’t a qualified elector or registered voter.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2024
Wyoming Dems Call Barrasso Anti-Woman For Helping Block So-Called "Contraception Rights Act"
The Wyoming Democratic Party said Sen. John Barrasso is anti-woman for his Monday vote against the so-called Right to Contraception Act. He said the bill would have funneled taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood and created a federal right to oral abortion drugs.
Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2024
Casper Man Shot While Allegedly Trying To Get Officer’s Gun Identified
The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has identified the man shot and killed by police Thursday while allegedly trying to get an officer’s gun as Trae Spurlock, 26. But the office denies releasing other details of the shooting.
Greg Johnson & Dale KillingbeckJune 11, 2024
Guest Column: Deemphasizing DEI At UW Was the Right Decision
Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "The decision to eliminate the Office of DEI at the University of Wyoming is welcome news to many university supporters, myself included. The considerable money spent on DEI and its bureaucracy can now be spent on academic programs, UW’s core mission."
CSD StaffJune 11, 2024
Badly Burned Wyoming Oil Field Workers Sue Over Back-To-Back Explosions
A piece of equipment allegedly exploded in the face of a Wyoming oil field worker in mid-December. Six weeks later the equipment allegedly exploded again, seriously burning a second worker. Both filed suit against Anschutz Exploration Corp on Monday.
Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2024
Wyoming Gun Dealers: Don’t Lie Like Hunter Biden Because You’ll Get Caught
After President Biden’s son Hunter was convicted Tuesday of lying on the background check form for a firearms purchase, some Wyoming gun dealers say they’re not surprised, because that’s a stupid move and nearly impossible to get away with.
Mark HeinzJune 11, 2024