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“James Bridger, Trapper, 1844” is one of the most prominent rock inscriptions at Names Hill in Lincoln County. Other names found there date back to trappers in the 1820s.

Wyoming History: Thousands Of Names Carved Into Stone Along Historic Western Trails

Long before people could document their travels on social media, they carved their names into cliff walls along the Oregon, Mormon and California trails through Wyoming. They served not only as unofficial registries but key navigational landmarks.

December 16, 2023

The Dubs Mafia represents the Buffalo Bills, and Wyoming Buffalo wings, strong in Kansas City last weekend.

Laramie’s Chicken Wings Food Truck Tailgates At Every Buffalo Bills Game

Laramie-based chicken joint on wheels "Double Dubs" is tailgating Buffalo Bills football games this season — home and road — to make sure the Bills rabid fanbase get their favorite wings prior to kickoff. It all started because Josh Allen vouched for them.

Jake NicholsDecember 16, 2023

The Roundup - A Conversation with CJ Box

Tune in to our second episode of The Roundup, a podcast featuring voices, opinions, and perspectives from interesting people in the Cowboy State. Episode 2 features our conversation with bestselling author CJ Box.

Wendy CorrDecember 16, 2023

Guest Column: Wyoming Needs To Be Bullish About Energy

Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "An all-of-the-above approach is urgent. Are there new industries entering the state? Yes. Are we abandoning traditional fossil energy? Categorically no! "

CSD StaffDecember 16, 2023

Hageman Rips Head Of SEC For Rule To Allow Foreign Land ‘Rights’

Harriet Hageman is hot over a proposed SEC rule that would allow foreign nations to buy undefined “rights” to certain private and public lands.

Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2023

A 560-acre parcel at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains is part of a controversial proposed land swap in Sheridan County.

Sheridan County Land Swap Critics Worry 630-Acre Ranch Could Be Developed

A controversial proposed land swap in Sheridan County has some worried the state would eventually sell the 630 acres of prime ranch land for development.

Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2023

ATF agent demonstrates firing a Glock pistol with a switch attached to make it full-auto in this video posted by WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Turning A Semi-Automatic Gun Into A Machine Gun Has Some Serious Drawbacks

Although to some, it may sound like a fun idea, converting semi-automatic firearms to fully automatic is illegal, unsafe and probably not worth the risk of huge fines and prison time, say Wyoming gun enthusiasts.

Mark HeinzDecember 16, 2023

The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house in Laramie, Wyoming.

450 Kappa Sorority Sisters Side With UW Women Against Transgender Member

A group of 450 Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority sisters have filed a court argument this week backing six University of Wyoming sisters in their appeal against the sorority for admitting a transgender member at the UW chapter.

Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023

Era Aranow, a member of the Fremont County Search and Rescue Lander Unit, is helped by her fellow responders after being hurt on a mission.

Bill Would Help Struggling Wyoming Search And Rescue Groups Recruit Volunteers

Recruiting search and rescue volunteers in Wyoming is becoming more difficult, but the Legislature will consider a bill to help attract more by adding search and rescue to the state’s health insurance.

Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2023

Clair McFarland: Winter Starts When Everything Breaks Or Pukes

Clair McFarland writes: “Winter starts when my car breaks down and my kid starts puking."

Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023

Sweetwater County Education Association President Cheryl Notman tells the Sweetwater County School District 1 Board of Education on Monday about problems with student behavior in classrooms.

Rock Springs Teachers Plead ‘We Need Help’ With Students Too Unruly To Handle

Saying the unruly behavior of students in their Rock Springs classrooms is becoming too disruptive to deal with, the Sweetwater County Education Association begged the local school board this week that "we need help."

Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023

Medicine Bow Rallies Around Family After Father Of 3 Killed In Head-On

The Medicine Bow community in rural Carbon County is rallying around a local family after a Nov. 30 head-on crash claimed the life of a young father of three.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 15, 2023

Mike Krampner, a longtime Wyoming resident now living in Jerusalem holds a Ph.D. in Jewish history. He addresses the claims made by a group of Lander pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

Jewish History Ph.D. With Wyoming Roots Scoffs At Lander Pro-Palestine Protesters

A group of pro-Palestine protesters in Lander, Wyoming, have refused to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack that started a bloody war with Israel. A Jewish history PhD and longtime Wyomingite now living in Israel scoffs at their claims.

Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023

Francis Wharton smiles. The Canadian's claim to fame is making a set of dentures out of deer's teeth — then eating the deer with its own teeth.

Man Shoots Deer, Makes Dentures From Deer, Then Eats Deer With Dentures

A rugged Canadian woodsman once made himself dentures out of a deer’s teeth — and then ate the deer with its own teeth. A Wyoming dentist said that was ingenious, but not advisable. A Wyoming outdoorsman calls it “badass.”

Mark HeinzDecember 15, 2023

Guest Column: Government Hacks Are Exaggerating Consequences Of Carbon Dioxide

Guest columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Climate models are being gamed. If the assumptions are wrong, the results are wrong. You hear lots of politicians saying they 'believe' the models are wrong, but rarely do you hear anyone tell you why. Here's why..."

CSD StaffDecember 15, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, December 15, 2023

Friday's headlines include: * Court arguments began Thursday over Wyoming’s abortion ban * Jackson residents accuse the city of lying about a new affordable housing project * It’s not just you - at this time of year, Wyoming really blows

Andrew RossiDecember 15, 2023

Judge Melissa Owens listens as Jay Jerde, special assistant attorney general for the state, addresses the court during a summary judgment hearing Thursday in Teton County District Court. Following nearly four hours of arguments, Owens did not make a ruling from the bench, leaving the fate of abortion access in Wyoming undecided.

Wyoming Battles Pro-Choicers For Early Judgment In Abortion Lawsuit

An attorney representing Wyoming and three attorneys representing a pro-choice coalition both asked a Teton County Judge on Thursday to resolve the state’s abortion case early in their favor.

Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2023

Calf roping at the 2022 Teton County Fair.

$1.2M From State Fuels Claims Jackson Is Lying About Housing Project

A $1.2 million state grant for an already controversial Jackson affordable housing project on Teton County Fairgrounds land is boiling over with accusations residents are being flat-out lied to, which town officials deny.

Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2023

Sally Ann Shurmur: Hello It's Me!

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "So after I opined last week about what Craig Bohl means to Wyoming, someone thought perhaps I should write again. Perhaps I should."

Sally Ann ShurmurDecember 15, 2023

It’s Not Your Imagination, Wyoming Is A Giant Wind Tunnel In Winter

It’s not your imagination thinking Wyoming’s famous winds are much worse during the winter. Meteorologist Don Day says the next 3 1/2 months are much windier in Wyoming than any other time.

Andrew RossiDecember 15, 2023

Wyoming Ranchers File $7 Million In Claims For 15,000 Head Of Lost Livestock

The brutal winter of 2022-2023 cut a diagonal swath of death across Wyoming that killed nearly 15,000 head of cattle, sheep and goats. Ranchers filed $7 million in claims for those losses.

December 14, 2023

JJ is a tiny older dog that was apparently dumped by a semi driver along I-90 near Sheridan on Saturday.

Wyoming Woman Rescues Abandoned Older Dog After It Was Dumped On Highway

Becca Grace was driving from Sheridan to Story about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday when she saw a little dog running after the truck which apparently abandoned her on the side of the road.

Greg JohnsonDecember 14, 2023

The west side of War Memorial Stadium at the University of Wyoming got a $91 million upgrade, which included improved seating in the middle west section.

UW Football Superfans Say They Can’t Wait For $85 Million War Memorial Upgrade

The legendary home of University of Wyoming Cowboys football, War Memorial Stadium, is getting an $85 million upgrade that’s likely to boost some game ticket prices, but Pokes superfans say they don’t mind.

Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2023

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Decade-Old Rape Kit Leads To New Charge For Wyoming Man Already In Halfway House

DNA from a 2012 rape kits has linked to a Wyoming man already serving a sentence for sexual assault, who allegedly admitted he had sex with a drunk 13-year-old girl.

Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2023

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