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Snow vehicles taking a brief respite at the Gibbon Falls parking lot during a winter tour of Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park In The Winter: "The Most Magical Time Of The Year"

The lobby of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel was full of people bundling into their best winter apparel, excited to explore the unparalleled interior of Yellowstone National Park in the rugged luxury of a snowcoach. "Welcome to the most magical time of year," said the guide.

Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2023

Grizzly bears getting hit by trains isn't a big problem in Wyoming, but is still a concern for wildlife officials.

Environmental Groups Sue BNSF Over Grizzlies Getting Drunk, Hit By Trains

Two environmental groups are suing Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad for being too careless about its trains killing drunk grizzlies. The grizzlies eat fermented grain on the railroad tracks, pass out, and then get run over.

Mark HeinzDecember 22, 2023

Dr. Joe McGinley of Casper has been on a 10-year mission to climb the highest peak on all seven continents. He attempts Antarctica just after Christmas, which would be No. 6.

Off To Antarctica: Casper Climber’s Quest For 7 Peaks On 7 Continents Continues

Dr. Joe McGinley of Casper leaves the day after Christmas for Antarctica to climb that continent’s tallest peak, the 16,050-foot Mount Vinson. It will be the sixth of his quest to conquer the highest mountains on all seven continents.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 22, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, December 22, 2023

Friday's headlines include: * Man convicted in January 26 protests will be keynote speaker in Gillette * Cheyenne high schooler who kicked 61-yard field goal will play for Wyoming Cowboys * While other bears are still active due to warm weather, Grizzly 399 has gone to bed

Wendy CorrDecember 22, 2023

Wheatland Middle School Principal Cancels Controversial Play Day Before Opening Night

Some Wheatland Middle School parents and students are upset the principal canceled their production of “The Bullying Collection” a day before opening night, saying it doesn’t align with the school’s values.

Clair McFarlandDecember 22, 2023

‘Flying Deer’ Isn’t A Christmas Gag, It’s Common Wildlife Biology Practice

Wildlife researchers frequently move deer by slinging them under a helicopter, which means Santa doesn’t have an exclusive on flying critters. But unlike Rudolph, Wyoming’s flying deer need a little help to get airborne.

Mark HeinzDecember 21, 2023

Trevor Milton of Alpine, Wyoming, was sentenced to four years in prison and $1 million in fines for defrauding investors.

Wyoming Man Gets Prison, $1M Fine For Lying About Hydrogen Powered Vehicles

An Alpine, Wyoming, man will spend four years in prison and pay $1 million for lying to investors about developing a “really incredible” and “fully functioning” hydrogen-powered semitruck, among other products.

Clair McFarlandDecember 21, 2023

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Tribes Settle $13.1 Million Dispute With Energy Company, Aren't Saying For How Much

After a federal judge ordered Wyoming’s two American Indian tribes to pay an oil and gas company $13.1 million, the tribes challenged the ruling. But they settled last week with the company for an unknown dollar amount.

Clair McFarlandDecember 21, 2023

This file screenshot from a Wyoming Department of Transportation webcam shows a long line of semi trucks trying to get off Interstate 80 where it's closed just past Evanston.

Mayor: Evanston Needs Giant Semi Parking Lot Because Utah Won’t Close I-80 During Storms

Despite some opposition in the city council, Evanston’s mayor and other local officials say they welcome a new WYDOT 365-space semitruck parking facility. It’s needed, they say, because Utah won’t close I-80 on its side during storms.

December 21, 2023

Letter To The Editor: We Need All Kinds Of Energy To Meet Rising Demands

To the editor: As it stands, 80% of the world’s energy comes from coal, oil and natural gas resources. Wyoming produces 40% of our country’s coal and ranks 8th overall in crude oil production and 9th in natural gas production.

December 21, 2023

Letter To The Editor: Pro-Palestine Protestors In Lander Are Not Smart People

To the editor: Let me take a moment to help educate the “Pro-Palestinian” protestors in Lander. It is always better to act with the correct knowledge instead of irrational emotions.

December 21, 2023

Sally Ann Shurmur: No One Does Christmas Like Peggy Jane, The Mom

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "The gift I treasured the most was the new addition to my Department 56 Snow Village, a very particular and pricy brand of ceramic, intricately painted and lit Christmas adorableness."

Sally Ann ShurmurDecember 21, 2023

Grizzly 399 Likely Hibernating While Warm Weather Has Kept Other Bears Out Late

Wildlife photographers who have followed Grizzly 399 for years, say the bear and her super-sized cub have likely gone into hibernation. Not so for many other bears, however, as warm weather has kept them active in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Mark HeinzDecember 21, 2023

This parcel of land next to F.E. Warren Air Force Base near Interstate 25 and Happy Jack Road could become a new housing development.

Cheyenne To Ask For $10M Loan To Kick-Start Large Housing Project Near F.E. Warren

Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins said the City of Cheyenne will apply for a $10 million loan from the State Loan and Investment Board for water, sewer, and road infrastructure to support a housing project near F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Leo WolfsonDecember 21, 2023

Longtime Wyoming Journalist Sally Ann Shurmur Joins Cowboy State Daily

She's back! Glenrock's Sally Ann Shurmur spent 43 years writing about the people, places and events in Wyoming. On Friday, she launches her new weekly column on Cowboy State Daily.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 21, 2023

Cowboys for Trump co-founder Couy Griffin rides his horse on 5th Avenue in New York City on May 1, 2020. in New York City. Griffin, who was convicted for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, has been invited to be a guest speaker at a Campbell County Republican Party event.

Campbell County GOP To Host Convicted Jan. 6 Protestor As A Guest Speaker

On the three-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol protest, the Campbell County Republican Party has invited a New Mexico man convicted for participating in the event as its guest speaker in a fundraiser titled “A Jan. 6 Prisoner’s Story.”

Leo WolfsonDecember 21, 2023

South High School senior Keelan Anderson, left, has the nation's longest field goal this season at 61 yards. He's seen here with University of Wyoming kicker John Hoyland during a recent visit to War Memorial Stadium.

Cheyenne High Schooler Who Nailed Record 61-Yard Field Goal To Kick For UW

Keelan Anderson, the Cheyenne South kicker who smashed a state-record 61-yard field goal in September, will kick for the University of Wyoming Cowboys next season.

December 21, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, December 21, 2023

Thursday's headlines include: * Wyoming skier gets footage of lightning fast wolverine * Rocky Mountain Power customers to get compensated for overcharges * Three Texans arrested for bungled attempt to steal Cheyenne ATM

Wendy CorrDecember 21, 2023

The Albertsons store in Gillette is another of five in Wyoming that would be sold if a merger with Kroger goes through.

FTC To Delay $25 Billion Albertsons - Kroger Merger; Study Says It Could Hurt Market

The Federal Trade Commission in court filings suggests it will take until Jan. 17 to make a decision about the $25 billion Kroger - Albertsons grocery merger. At the same time, a new study suggests it would hurt the labor pool.

Renée JeanDecember 20, 2023

Cale Case Says Larger Counties Should Have More State-Level Party Influence

State Sen. Cale Case is sponsoring a bill for the upcoming legislative session designed to make population determine how many representatives county political parties have at the state level.

Leo WolfsonDecember 20, 2023

London Beaudoin, Christopher Parish, and Leo Bernard Smith Jr., are accused of fleeing with $25,000 after two unknown characters ripped apart a Cheyenne ATM with a stolen F250.

3 Arrested For Ripping Apart Cheyenne ATM With Stolen Truck, 2 Others Get Away

Two unknown characters used a Ford F-250 and a chain to rip apart a Cheyenne ATM and steal more than $25,000 this month. They got away, but two Texas men and a woman in the alleged getaway car were arrested in a flurry of $20 bills.

Clair McFarlandDecember 20, 2023

Wyoming Sheep Shearer Gets 12-17 Years In Prison For Stabbing Fiancé To Death

Saying she’s “ready to face the consequences of my actions,” an Australian with New Zealand ties who was shearing sheep in Wyoming learned Wednesday she'll spend 12 to 17 years in prison for stabbing her fiancé to death last February.

Clair McFarlandDecember 20, 2023

Backcountry skier Nick Gaddy captured a Wyoming wolverine tearing across the snow Monday while exploring near the Montana state line.

Backcountry Skier Gets Rare Video Of Wyoming Wolverine Tearing Across The Snow

Wolverines are so rare and elusive, even people who spend countless hours in the vast outdoors never get to see one. On Monday, backcountry skier Nick Gaddy took video of one ripping across an alpine snowfield on the Wyoming side of the state line near Cooke City.

Mark HeinzDecember 20, 2023

Charlie Spiering: That Crazy Court In Colorado Just Gave Donald Trump A Christmas Present

Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "Sixteen years of Democrat leadership in Colorado gets you a pretty radical state Supreme Court of justices all appointed by Democrats. But their brazen actions only help President Donald Trump in the upcoming election."

Charlie SpieringDecember 20, 2023

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