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Rod Miller: Of Milking Stools and Politics in the Cowboy State
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "While it's early yet, it appears that the centrists are noticing that there are barbarians just outside the gates and are pushing back with their checkbooks."
Rod MillerJanuary 07, 2024
Out To Pasture: Cheyenne Couple Turns Ranch Into Haven For Older Horses
David and Melissa Wilson of Cheyenne didn’t mean to start a horse refuge, but the Davissa Ranch has evolved into a haven where Wyoming’s grittiest older horses don’t have to be put out to pasture.
Renée JeanJanuary 07, 2024
Convicted Jan. 6 Participant Says Wyoming Counties Must Refuse To OK Bogus Elections
A former New Mexico county commissioner convicted for being at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, told Wyoming Republicans in Gillette on Saturday that stopping election fraud has to start at the county level.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 07, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Drive A Ram Truck Or Tesla? Data Says You’re A Bad Driver
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, “The most incident-prone (accidents, DUI, citations) in Wyoming is ... Saturn. Only in Wyoming would a brand that hasn’t produced a vehicle in more than a decade be one of the highest on any list.”
Aaron TurpenJanuary 06, 2024
How A Serious Science Geek Became Wyoming’s Newest Master Brewer
Brennan Westby is a serious science geek who’s also Wyoming’s newest master brewer, operating at Cheyenne’s newest brewery scene, Westby Edge Brewing Company.
Renée JeanJanuary 06, 2024
Once Wyoming’s Premier Oil Patch, Midwest Has Nation’s Richest 80 Acres
Midwest, Wyoming, and the Salt Creek Oil Field’s booming past includes what one local historian says has produced more wealth than any other 80 acres in the nation.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 06, 2024
Beaver Dam Cams Are The Captivating Ring Doorbells For Wyoming Wildlife
Beaver Dam Cams are becoming the Wyoming wildlife version of Ring doorbell cams, showing the bears, moose, foxes and other critters that use beaver dams as nature’s highway.
January 06, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Looking Ahead In 2024 — National Election Will Be Huge For Wyoming
Bill Sniffin writes, “The 2016 win by Donald Trump, who was a true business person, stimulated fossil fuel development so that the USA became an exporter of energy. That was truly amazing.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 06, 2024
Wyoming Could Be A Space Pioneer When — Not If — We Start Mining Asteroids
The idea to mine asteroids in space is picking up steam as plummeting costs has companies seriously considering it. And with Wyoming’s mining expertise, the Cowboy State is poised to pioneer space mining when — not if — it happens.
Renée JeanJanuary 06, 2024
Why Wait? Wyoming Couple Hits All 50 States During Their ‘Pretirement’
A Cheyenne couple decided not to wait for retirement to enjoy their golden years, so they’ve been traveling all over Wyoming and all 50 United States during what they call their “pretirement.”
Renée JeanJanuary 06, 2024
Yellowstone Shakes Things Up With Two Earthquakes In First Week Of 2024
Yellowstone National Park has been active the first week of 2024 with a pair of earthquakes, the first 3.1-magnitude quake on New Year's Day and a second of similar intensity Wednesday evening.
Andrew RossiJanuary 06, 2024
Video Vigilante Streams Cheyenne Crime In Real Time To Thousands Of Followers
A Cheyenne man who goes by the handle “Fubar on patroll” has thousands of subscribers to his YouTube channel, which livestreams overnight arrests and police calls in Wyoming’s capital city.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 06, 2024
Wyoming-Based Custodia Bank Goes For Jugular In Lawsuit Against Federal Reserve
Wyoming-based Custodia Bank is asking a federal judge for a summary judgment in its lawsuit with the Federal Reserve because there’s clear and compelling evidence the Fed was influenced by politics when it denied Custodia’s master account.
Renée JeanJanuary 06, 2024
Wheatland Desperate To Replace Failing 1 Million-Gallon Water Tank
A badly leaking 1 million-gallon water tank in Wheatland could cause destruction if it fails before it’s replaced. On Monday, the State Loan and Investment Board will consider a $7.5 million emergency grant to replace it.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 06, 2024
Abuse Charges For Casper Foster Father ‘Made Me Sick,’ Says Former Lawmaker
Tom James, a former Wyoming lawmaker who spent three years as a teenager in the foster care system, said the 26 charges a nationally recognized foster father from Casper faces — including 20 for alleged sexual abuse — “made me sick.”
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 06, 2024
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Argues Trans Women Are Women
The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority argued before an appeals court Wednesday that transgender women are women in defending an appeal by six members challenging the University of Wyoming chapter for admitting a transgender member.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 06, 2024
Dennis Sun: Endangered Species Act -- All Stick and No Carrots
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The ESA has the right to say how a listed or threatened plant or animal’s habitat will be managed without much input from the landowner. I guess this is where the saying associated with ESA – 'shoot, shovel and shut up' – came from."
Dennis SunJanuary 05, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation with "Longmire" Author Craig Johnson
Tune in to The Roundup, a podcast featuring voices, opinions, and perspectives from interesting people in the Cowboy State. Episode 5 features "Longmire" author Craig Johnson.
Wendy CorrJanuary 05, 2024
Nevada Man Goes After 500-Pound Black Bear In Crawlspace With Paintball Gun
Wyoming bear experts aren’t impressed with a Nevada man who’s being hailed as having “balls of steel” for crawling under his porch after a 500-pound black bear with a paintball gun. Instead, they say he has “brains of pudding.”
Mark HeinzJanuary 05, 2024
Here Comes The Sun: Wyoming To Gain Nearly An Hour Of Sunlight In January
Although it may not feel like it in the moment, the days are getting longer. The progression is slow, with roughly one minute of extra daylight at either sunrise or sunset every day. By the end of the month, most communities will see between 40 - 50 minutes of more sun.
Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2024
Judge Rejects Emails As Evidence Of Bias In Cody LDS Temple Lawsuit
A Cody neighborhood group is appealing a judge’s rejection of a trove of nearly 4,000 emails and text messages submitted in a lawsuit to show local officials were biased in approving a controversial LDS temple.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 05, 2024
Wyoming Game And Fish Asks Court To Dismiss 'Extreme Huntress' Lawsuit
Claiming immunity from being sued federally, Wyoming's Game and Fish and its Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides are asking a federal court to dismiss a reality TV star's lawsuit against them over an illegal search.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 05, 2024
Wyoming Elk ‘Behind Schedule’ Filling Up National Elk Refuge
Warm weather and light snow have put the migration into the National Elk Refuge near Jackson behind schedule, but plunging temperatures and snowstorms should change that soon.
Mark HeinzJanuary 05, 2024
Judge Tosses Wyoming Attorney's Attempt To Keep Trump, Lummis Off Ballot
Judge Misha Westby on Thursday dismissed retired Laramie attorney Tim Newcomb's lawsuit to keep former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis off the state's election ballots, saying the lawsuit was premature.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 05, 2024