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Alice, Wyoming Bear Cub Rescued From Starvation, Ready To Come Home
An orphaned black bear cub in Teton County seemed almost certain to starve to death last winter, but after several months at an Idaho bear rescue facility, sheâs almost ready to come home to Wyoming.
Mark HeinzMay 07, 2024
Candy Moulton: Wyoming Writers â âI Found My Tribeâ
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Wyoming's literary landscape is unbelievably rich. It has characters known worldwide like Game Warden Joe Pickett (the creative son of C. J. Box) and Sheriff Walt Longmire, who was given life by Craig Johnson."
Candy MoultonMay 07, 2024
Judge Says Itâs âTroublingâ State Can Ignore Teton County Regs To OK Glamping
A judge called it âtroublingâ Monday that the state of Wyoming can go around Teton Countyâs land use regulations to temporarily install a glamour camping complex on some of the most expensive land in the nation.
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2024
Colorado Company To Ramp Up Production Of Uranium Near Kaycee, Wyoming
Colorado-based Energy Fuels says itâs preparing to ramp up its uranium mine near Kaycee and develop rare earths production that will âbe globally competitive.â They're aiming for production of 2 million pounds of uranium next year.
Pat MaioMay 07, 2024
Cheyenne Parents Want To Know Why Sexual Identity Survey Kept From Them
A sexual identity survey reportedly made available to Cheyenne high school students, but not made available to parents, prompted an animated turnout of parents, substitute teachers and others at a Laramie County School District 1 board meeting Monday night.
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: Wyo Coal To Hit 9-Billion-Ton Mark Antler Hunter Shoots Down Grizzly Bear Cheyenne School District May Pass Strictest Sex Book Policy
Wendy CorrMay 07, 2024
Cheyenne School District May Pass Wyomingâs Strictest Library Sex Book Policy
Laramie County School District No. 1 is considering a policy for sexually explicit books in school libraries that, if passed, would likely be the strictest in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2024
Driskill: Wyoming Should Follow Floridaâs Lead And Ban Lab-Grown Meat
Senate President and multi-generational cattle rancher Ogden Driskill said Florida passing a first-of-its-kind law banning the sale of lab-grown meat last week is a great template for Wyoming to do the same.
Andrew RossiMay 06, 2024
Despite Setback, Cheyenne Arboretum Still Works For Historic Designation
Cheyenne's High Plains Arboretum, the vast 877-acre site northwest of Cheyenne, didnât get its state historic designation during this yearâs Wyoming legislative session, but the project is still moving forward with a master plan.
Renée JeanMay 06, 2024
Wyomingâs Powder River Basin Closes In On 9 Billion Tons Of Coal Dug Up
Sometime this summer, Wyoming is expected to reach a major milestone of 9 billion tons of coal dug up out of the Powder River Basin over the last 25 years. Experts predict the 9 billion ton milestone will be reached in July.
Pat MaioMay 06, 2024
Holy Cow, Is It Windy! Extreme Winds, Blow-Overs Close I-25 Near Colorado Border
Extreme winds and gusts closed a section of I-25 between Cheyenne and the Colorado border on Monday, causing truckers to line up and wait. It was even worse in Colorado with near 100mph winds reported.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2024
Montana Man Shoots, Kills Charging Grizzly While Out Gathering Antlers
A Montana man who shot and killed a 300-pound female grizzly in central Montana while he was shed hunting last week can be a cautionary tale for Wyomingites who are out in force now gathering shed antlers.
Andrew RossiMay 06, 2024
BRIEF: Man Accused Of Threatening To Bomb Black Hills Energy Could Get Three Years
A frustrated Black Hills Energy customer in Cheyenne could get three years for telling the company over the phone that âIâm going to blow the building up.â
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2024
Gillette Man Faces Felony For Trying To Bust Open Bank ATM With Hammer, Prybar
A Gillette man has been elevated to felony-level court for allegedly trying to bust open an ATM at a Douglas bank with a hammer and prybar.
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2024
Top-10 Wanted Colorado Sex Offender Hid Out In Cheyenne For Four Years
A Colorado child molester who disappeared and rose to No. 8 on that stateâs most wanted sex offenders hid out in Cheyenne for four years, and struck a plea agreement with authorities Friday.
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2024
Dave Simpson: These Immigrants Loved This Land
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Here are two families with remarkable stories of hard work, love of country, and determination to succeed. Stories like this are everywhere in a country that from its inception has been the beacon of opportunity."
Dave SimpsonMay 06, 2024
Son Of Former Wyoming Governor Challenges Freedom Caucus Incumbent For House
Rob Geringer, the son of former Wyoming Gov. Jim Geringer, announced Monday he is running for the state House against incumbent Ben Hornok. Geringer said Republicans are squandering their supermajority in the Legislature by fixating on small differences among themselves.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2024
Whatâs So Special About State Land Proposed For Controversial Casper Gravel Pit?
Around 100 people showed up Sunday to see for themselves just whatâs so special about the âSchool Sectionâ of state-owned land at the base of Casper Mountain where a gravel mine operation is proposed.
Dale KillingbeckMay 06, 2024
Cold, Wet, Windy And Snow â Welcome To Springtime In Wyoming
Get ready for cold, wet, windy and even snowy weather in parts of the state, says Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day. In other words, typical springtime in Wyoming.
Andrew RossiMay 06, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, May 6, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Airdropping Grizzlies To Washington State * Rail Service From Cheyenne To Denver Gaining Ground * Get Ready For A Bunch Of Utility-Sized Solar Farms In Wyo
Wendy CorrMay 06, 2024
Wyoming Doctor Says Food Is The Secret To Preventing Alzheimerâs
Dr. Annie Fenn travels the world to where there are unusually large number of centenarians and a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's. The Jackson doctor says data shows eating a certain way will prevent Alzheimerâs.
Renée JeanMay 05, 2024
Irrigating Wyoming â Itâs Complicated, Involves Lots of Dams And Careful Monitoring
In central and southern Wyoming, a system of dams, canals and irrigation that allows agriculture to thrive today goes back to the vision of the first U.S. president to ever live west of the Mississippi River -- Teddy Roosevelt.
Dale KillingbeckMay 05, 2024
Wyomingâs New Medicine Lodge Immersive Exhibit Unlike Anything Else In The US
Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site's newest, first-of-its-kind educational experience is open, and itâs a mind-blowing integration of technology and culture that immerses visitors in thousands of years of indigenous history through seasons, sights and sound.
Andrew RossiMay 05, 2024
Airdropping Grizzlies: When Bears Get Reintroduced To Cascades, They'll Be Helicoptered In
When grizzlies are reintroduced to the Cascades, they will likely be airdropped. That doesn't mean huge, roaring bears will be parachuting from the sky, unfortunately. But the process is still pretty cool.
Mark HeinzMay 05, 2024