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Hageman Votes To Ban Pride Flags From Being Displayed At US Embassies
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman voted to prohibit LGBTQ Pride flags from being displayed at U.S. embassies. “An embassy is a country's highest level of diplomatic representation,” she said. “A pride flag is not our nation's flag."
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
Few Clues On Fourth Day Of Search For Missing Gillette Woman
A shoe print and a cigarette butt are the only clues in the ongoing search for Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, in the rugged Yellow Hammer Buttes near Gillette, who’s been missing for four days.
Andrew RossiMarch 27, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Why Did The Senate Pass A Gun Bill It Knew Was Defective?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Why, on such an important issue, did the Senate shirk its duties to pass the best bill forward to the governor? Â Why did the Senate want to force the governor to veto the Gun Free Zones bill?"
Tom LubnauMarch 27, 2024
Ramaco Says $37 Billion Wyoming Rare Earth Estimate May Have Been Too Low
Ramaco is pulling back from a valuation estimate of $37 billion for critical rare earth minerals discovered underground in northeastern Wyoming. The estimate could be billions of dollars higher as some of the minerals have been banned by China for export to the U.S.
Pat MaioMarch 27, 2024
Land Board Moves Meeting to Casper, Gravel Pit Opposition Hopes To Have Say
The controversial gravel pit proposal will be a hot topic at the next State Land Board meeting. Secretary of State Chuck Gray had encouraged opponents of the gravel pit to attend the meeting. Now, Gov Gordon has reportedly moved the meeting to Casper.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 27, 2024
Letter To The Editor: 'Fairness In Farming Act' Is Target Of Flat Out Lies
Dear editor: There are exciting initiatives in the works to stop the decline of beef cattle numbers and cattle ranching operations as well as independent cattle feeding and beef processing businesses.
CSD StaffMarch 27, 2024
Guest Column: Why We Think A Special Legislative Session Is A Bad Idea
Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers write, "Without special rules governing the special session, it’s likely to be a Pandora’s Box scenario devolving into a mini-session akin to what we witnessed in the 2021 special session, where 41 bills were filed, and only one passed."
CSD StaffMarch 27, 2024
Wyoming Legislature Will Vote On Calling A Special Session; Driskill, Sommers Oppose
Enough signatures have been tabulated Wednesday to officially call for a vote on whether to convene a special session of the Wyoming Legislature. Both Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers say they are opposed to a special session.
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
Wyoming Hunters Kill Record 29,000 Elk, But Not Enough To Trim Massive Herds
Hunters killed roughly 29,000 elk in Wyoming, for a record-setting 2023-2024 hunting season. Although that's a huge amount of elk, it only scratches the surface of what's needed to cull the state’s ballooning herds.
Mark HeinzMarch 27, 2024
First Challenger To A Wyoming Freedom Caucus Seat In The Legislature Announces
House District 35 in Casper is the first seat in the Legislature where an incumbent member of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus has a challenger for the Republican primary.
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
Texas-Based Company Pushes Development Of Huge Uranium Deposits in Wyoming
EnCore, a Texas-based uranium producer, is developing huge uranium deposits throughout Wyoming. Its top priority is to pull out of the ground 8 million pounds of uranium at its Gas Hills project, located 45 miles east of Riverton.
Pat MaioMarch 27, 2024
Sheridan Tow Truck Driver Charged With Breaking In To Crush's Home And Attacking Man
A Sheridan tow truck driver allegedly infatuated with a woman was elevated to felony-level court Tuesday on charges he broke into her home and bashed her male visitor with a lamp.
Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: -What Would A Special Session Look Like? -Entomologist Catches 53 ticks in 40 minutes -Ramaco's Rare Earths Estimated Worth $37 Billion
Wendy CorrMarch 27, 2024
What A Special Session Could Look Like For Wyoming Legislators
There have been loud demands for the Wyoming Legislature to convene a special session to undo Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a property tax relief bill, but what could that look like?
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Can Someone Be Against Gun Free Zones, And Against A Poorly Written Bill?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "For some readers, only the bill title, 'Gun Free Zones' is enough to garner support. For those folks who don’t care about the language of the bill, don’t waste your time reading why the bill had some defects. If you are interested in why the bill was vetoed, read further."
Tom LubnauMarch 26, 2024
Former Nurse At Casper Corrections Facility Accused Of Having Sex With Inmate
A former nurse and health services administrator at the Casper Reentry Center has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a male inmate.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 26, 2024
Wyoming USA Gasoline Stations In Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie Close
The USA Gasoline brand name appears to be disappearing from Wyoming's gas station landscape, including stations in Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie. Some changed hands to other brands, others are shutting down.
Pat MaioMarch 26, 2024
Wyoming Ticks Are Already Coming Out, Entomologist Bags 53 In Minutes
Think it’s too early in the year to worry about ticks in Wyoming? Think again. An entomologist collected 53 in about 40 minutes Sunday in Laramie County.
Mark HeinzMarch 26, 2024
Biden's Transportation Chief Cancels Wyoming Visit After Baltimore Bridge Falls
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg had been scheduled to visit Wyoming on Tuesday and have a private tour with Gov. Mark Gordon until a Baltimore bridge collapsed, canceling his plans.
Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2024
There’s More To Kendell Cummings Than Being The Guy Who Wrestled A Grizzly
Since October 2022, the world has known Kendell Cummings as the guy who jumped on a grizzly bear to save a buddy. But there’s more to the Evanston, Wyoming, native.
Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2024
Searchers Recover Missing Gillette Woman’s Cellphone, But No Sign Of Her
Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, has been missing in the rugged Yellow Hammer Buttes near Gillette since Saturday afternoon, reportedly looking for her lost cellphone. Searchers recovered the phone Tuesday, but Sturgeon remains missing.
Andrew RossiMarch 26, 2024
Cat Urbigkit: BLM's Public Comment Process On Sage Grouse & Multiple Use Is Bungled
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "The BLM released thousands of pages detailing six options for public lands management in the western states to conserve sage grouse – but only granted 90 days for the public to read and understand the proposal."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 26, 2024
Ramaco's Rare Earths Deposit In Northeast Wyoming Estimated Worth At $37 Billion
Ramaco Resources in northeast Wyoming plans to update its rare earths deposit find Wednesday, pushing the estimate on tonnage underground to over 1.5 million tons, and the value to more than $37 billion.
Pat MaioMarch 26, 2024
Now Never-Trump Attorney Will Attempt To Keep Chuck Gray Off Wyoming Ballots
Retired Laramie attorney Tim Newcomb agreed to dismiss his lawsuit to get Trump off Wyoming’s future ballots, but says his next target to disqualify from state elections is Secretary of State Chuck Gray.
Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2024