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Where Do Montana's Prairie Grizzlies Hibernate?

As Wyoming’s grizzlies do, many of Montana’s prairie grizzlies climb high into the mountains to den up and hibernate for the winter. But some prairie grizzlies stay in the lowlands, where they dig dens into steep riverbanks or hillsides in the badlands.

Mark HeinzJanuary 14, 2024

‘Assault Rifle’ Is A Real Term, But Misused To Spark Fear In Gun Control Debates

George Moscary, professor of law at the University of Wyoming and director of UW’s Firearms Research Center, said the term “assault rifle” has real meaning in the military sense, but in gun control debates is misapplied and used to evoke fear.

Mark HeinzJanuary 14, 2024

Rod Miller: Good Dog Henry’s Only Job

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Good Dog Henry barks at a lot of stuff that really ain’t there. Vampire zombies, Jewish space-laser intergalactic terrorists, ghost grizzlies, undead proselytizers, juju men and political canvassers from the Other Side..."

Rod MillerJanuary 14, 2024

A row of houses on the grounds of the High Plains Arboretum are some of the oldest homes in Cheyenne.

Will Cheyenne's High Plains Arboretum Finally Be Rescued?

After decades of neglect, the High Plains Arboretum in Cheyenne may be rescued. Supporters of the 877-acre arboretum are hoping the Wyoming State Legislature will designate it as a state historic site.

Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2024

Fossils At Bottom Of Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave Give Up 20,000-Year-Old DNA

Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave is one of few sites in the world where preservation conditions are so good, the fossils at the bottom are giving up 20,000-year-old DNA and world-class insights on Earth’s prehistory.

Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2024

On horseback next to the First National Bank in Cody, Wyoming, in 1907 three years after a brazen bank robbery led to a shootout in the streets of Cody. Chief Iron Tail, left, was an Oglala Lakota chief who performed in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. He's pictured here next to Cody. An unknown person is next to Buffalo Bill, and next to him is Chief Plenty Coups of the Crow Nation.

The Wild Bunch Didn’t Rob That Cody, Wyoming, Bank In A Daring Daylight Shootout

It made for sensational headlines: Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang brazenly robbed Cody’s First National Bank in a daring daylight shootout, and Buffalo Bill Cody vowed to avenge his namesake town. Problem is, the infamous outlaws didn’t do it.

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2024

If a ballot initiative gets enough signatures, voters in November will decide if homeowners would be allowed to have their property taxed at 50% of its assessed valuation.

Initiative To Tax Wyoming Property At 50% Valuation Facing Growing Opposition

Some legislators are worried that a proposed initiative allowing Wyoming homeowners to have their property taxed at 50% of its assessed value would create such a hit to state revenues that it would lead to a state income tax to fund Wyoming’s schools.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2024

Chimney Rock along the Wind River Scenic Byway in winter.

It’s Been A Spectacular 100 Years For Wyoming’s Wind River Scenic Byway

The 20-mile section of U.S. Highway 20 known as the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway turns 100 this year. With a $1 million price tag back in 1924, it was the most expensive stretch of highway in America at the time.

Renée JeanJanuary 13, 2024

Conservationist Matt Barnes is pictured here herding cattle on the Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming. He says keeping cattle together makes them less vulnerable to wolves.

Colorado Range Scientist Says Wolf Reintroduction Will Be Good For Ranchers & Hunters

A range scientist in Colorado is claiming that wolf reintroduction will actually be good for ranchers and make things better for elk hunters. Further, he said Wyoming's hardline approach to wolves in some parts of the state is detrimental to overall delisting.

Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2024

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators close down the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the main bridges connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn, on Monday morning in New York City.

Barrasso Supports Bill Making It Federal Crime To Block Roads And Highway

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said he supports a bill in Congress that would make it a federal crime for protesters to block and close public roads and highways. The tactic is used often by radical climate protestors and pro-Palestine groups.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 13, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Unintended Consequences Of The BLM Plan In Southwest Wyoming

To the editor: Kudos to Cat Urbigkit, who has been trying to let people know of the intended and unintended consequences of the BLM’s plan for southwest Wyoming.

January 13, 2024

Bill Sniffin: Red Desert Is Wyoming Treasure - We Need To Fight For Access

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "This desert is a place devoid of permanent human habitation. It has been the scene of American Indians, Oregon Trail travelers, gold prospectors, the Pony Express, the first telegraph poles, and other intrepid souls trying to conquer an unconquerable place.”

Bill SniffinJanuary 13, 2024

Guest Column: The Endangered Species Act Is Flawed, There Is Now A Road Map To Fix It

Sens. Cynthia Lummis and Shelley Moore Capito write, "With a less than 5% success rate, it is abundantly clear that the Endangered Species Act is woefully inept at recovering dwindling species populations on the verge of extinction and is in serious need of immediate reform."

CSD StaffJanuary 13, 2024

This old, unfinished sandstone building looks like it's been in the shadow of Devils Tower for a century. It's the historic old Toomey's Flour Mill from Newcastle, which was built in 1905 and torn down in 2012. Ogden Driskill bought it and had it rebuilt on his ranch.

Historic 119-Year-Old Sandstone Mill Saved And Rebuilt In Shadow Of Devils Tower

When the 119-year-old Toomey’s Flour Mill in Newcastle was torn down to build a gas station, Ogden Driskill bought the remains to save it. A stonemason has spent the last decade rebuilding the structure on Driskill's ranch in the shadow of Devils Tower.

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2024

Supreme Court Could Force Jackson To Rethink $31,000 In Gov't Fees For Home Building

Someone who wants to build a 4,000-square-foot home in Jackson has to pay local government $31,000 for the privilege. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could make it easier to sue the town over those fees.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2024

The Roundup - A Conversation with Meteorologist Don Day

Tune in to The Roundup, a podcast featuring voices, opinions, and perspectives from interesting people in the Cowboy State. Episode 6 features meteorologist Don Day.

Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2024

Wyoming CREG Report 2024: State Can Expect Slight Revenue Drop Through 2025

The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) released its revised revenue estimates for the 2024 calendar year and 2025 fiscal year on Friday. The state can expect about $30 million less revenue from minerals, according to the report.

Pat MaioJanuary 13, 2024

Colorado Fugitives Ram Police Vehicles During Chase Through Casper

A pair of fugitives from Colorado, including one who was also wanted in Natrona County, were arrested Friday after leading police on a chase through Casper that included ramming two police vehicles.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Thank You Rep. Ward For "What Is A Woman" Bill

To the editor: Rep. Provenza needs to understand the reality of this world and realize there are those who will use transgender identities to prey on young men and young women. They are sick individuals, and their behavior is criminal.

January 12, 2024

Guest Column: Uniparty Elitists Are Trying To Destroy Wyoming

Rep. Bill Allemand writes, "Why are the elitists in the Wyoming House of Representatives trying to destroy our great state? They proved last session that they support big taxes, big spending, and big pharma."

CSD StaffJanuary 12, 2024

Dennis Sun: Understanding Agriculture

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For most consumers, finding food to feed their families is easy – just head to the grocery store. Most consumers don’t realize all of the work and money it takes to get America’s food onto shelves for people to select what they need."

Dennis SunJanuary 12, 2024

Clair McFarland: These Extra Books Are In Case Of Invasion

Clair McFarland writes: "Every town should have a used bookstore, even if it’s just a few shelves in an old chicken coop with an honor-pay tin can wedged between the wind-eaten volumes."

Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2024

Cheyenne Frontier Days Won’t Have Live Horse-Racing After All

Cheyenne Frontier Days has decided it won’t pursue a proposal to bring 16 days of live horse racing to Frontier Park after all, even though it could have been a revenue stream to help pay for looming maintenance needs.

Renée JeanJanuary 12, 2024

Bairoil Shooter With Dementia To Face Trial, Can't 'Play The Crazy Card'

A Wyoming woman mending from two bullet wounds said she's glad the accused shooter, her husband's uncle, can't “play the crazy card,” after a judge ruled Wednesday the uncle is mentally competent to face trail.