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Revolt On Capitol Hill Against Biden's EV Mandate, Lummis Leading Charge In Senate
Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday called on President Biden to drop his controversial EV mandate. Democrats joined Republicans in the House on Wednesday in voting for legislation to kill the mandate, and 4,000 auto dealers want the mandate dropped as well.
Jimmy OrrDecember 07, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Thursday's headlines include: - 500 blank vehicle titles stolen, used for fraud in Colorado - UW football coach Craig Bohl retiring - Montana to truck northern grizzlies to Yellowstone
Wendy CorrDecember 07, 2023
Transplanting Montana Grizzlies To Yellowstone Could Speed Up Delisting
Wyoming’s Greater Yellowstone grizzlies and Montana’s Northern Continental Divide grizzlies apparently aren’t co-mingling fast enough, so Montana plans to move some northern bears into the Yellowstone Area.
Mark HeinzDecember 07, 2023
500 Blank Wyoming Vehicle Titles Stolen, Being Passed Off In Colorado
The Wyoming Department of Transportation says 500 blank vehicle titles have been stolen from a county clerk’s office and are being fraudulently passed off in Colorado.
Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2023
Kroger Forcing FTC’s Hand To Approve $25 Billion Merger With Albertsons
A Dec. 15 deadline is now looming for the FTC to make a decision on the proposed $25 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, after Kroger forced the agency’s hand with a filing that claims it’s met the FTC’s requirements.
Renée JeanDecember 06, 2023
Wyoming Supreme Court Shoots Down Chuck Gray’s Dad In Property Tax Challenge
The father of Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray was shot down by the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, dismissing his claims that his Converse County property was unfairly assessed for taxes from 2016-2020.
Clair McFarlandDecember 06, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Liz Cheney Returns to Declare War on Donald Trump and his Supporters
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "Cheney is using her new book to launch another front in her war against Trump. It’s a war of words, and in this kind of war, the most desperate (and defeated) Republicans get the most attention from the establishment media."
Charlie SpieringDecember 06, 2023
Barrasso Blocks Attempt To Revive 1994 Assault Weapons Ban
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso on Wednesday quickly shut down an attempt by Democrats to revive the 1994 assault weapons ban. “I oppose any policies that jeopardize the Second Amendment," Barrasso said.
Mark HeinzDecember 06, 2023
Elon Musk's Cybertruck May Be Impressive But It's Not Truly Bulletproof
Despite Elon Musk’s claims that is Cybertruck is 'bulletproof,' there's no such thing as truly bulletproof, Wyoming ballistics experts told Cowboy State Daily. One former law enforcement officer said a .308 or a .300 Winchester Magnum would "go right through it."
Mark HeinzDecember 06, 2023
Wyoming Man Who Claimed Horses Were Poisoned Ticketed For Failing To Feed Animals
Authorities won't confirm whether there's a connection, but a Wyoming man who claimed someone poisoned and killed five of his horses in July has now been ticketed for failing to feed five animals in July.
Clair McFarlandDecember 06, 2023
Kappa Girls Say Judge Was Wrong To Dismiss Challenge Over Transgender Member
Six members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority are appealing the dismissal of their lawsuit challenging the UW chapter’s admitting a transgender member, saying the judge was wrong in refusing to define the word “woman.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 06, 2023
Hageman, Lummis Bash Biden For Committing To Ending Coal By 2035
Harriet Hageman, Cynthia Lummis and Gov. Mark Gordon are all bashing President Joe Biden this week for doubling down on his message to end America’s coal industry by 2035.
Leo WolfsonDecember 06, 2023
Wyoming Cowboys Head Football Coach Craig Bohl To Retire After Bowl Game
University of Wyoming head football coach Craig Bohl announced his retirement on Wednesday. His final game will be at the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl on Dec. 30 in Tucson. Defensive Coordinator Jay Sawvel will take over as the new head coach
Jake NicholsDecember 06, 2023
Casper City Council Moves To Close Loophole Exposed When Former Mayor Quit
Casper City Council is considering closing a loophole exposed when former Mayor Bruce Knell resigned in September to allow the mayor or vice mayor to quit without having to resign from the council.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 06, 2023
Guest Column: Let's Slow Down On The Teton County Land Sale
Rep. Steve Harshman writes, "We should consider similar situated properties, e.g., the town of Jackson purchased 5 acres for $29 million (5+million/acre x 640 acres = $3.2 Billion). Everyone in Teton county knows the recently suggested price of $60 million is way too low. I think $100 million is too low."
CSD StaffDecember 06, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wednesday's headlines include: * Laramie County schools will let parents decide if kids can access graphic sex books * New wildlife crossings in southwest Wyoming * Giant blob of warm water could mess up long-range winter forecasts in the Cowboy State
Wendy CorrDecember 06, 2023
Chuck Gray Says He’ll Vote For State To Keep Kelly Parcel, Not Auction It
Secretary of State Chuck Gray said he’ll vote for the state to keep the Kelly Parcel, not auction it, when the State Board of Land Commissioners meet Thursday. Other member of the board haven’t said how they’ll vote.
Leo WolfsonDecember 06, 2023
Live Horse Racing Vote In Cheyenne Postponed; Commissioners Angry Over Bogus Flyer
The Laramie County Commission on Tuesday postponed a proposal for live horse racing on the Cheyenne Frontier Days grounds. Commissioners said they were angry over a misleading flyer that said they could use eminent domain to force it to happen.
Renée JeanDecember 06, 2023
Thunderbirds To Return To Cheyenne Frontier Days In 2024 After Canceling In 2023
The world-famous Thunderbirds announced on Tuesday that they are coming back to Cheyenne Frontier Days next summer. Although they have been a staple of Frontier Days since 1953, they canceled last year due to construction on the Cheyenne Airport runway.
Andrew RossiDecember 06, 2023
‘Messy Death Zone’ Near Kemmerer To Get $37 Million For Wildlife Crossings
Multiple wildlife crossings will be built on a 30-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 189 between Kemmerer and Evanston, which officials call a "messy death zone" for wildlife collisions. A $37 million federal grant will fund the crossings.
Mark HeinzDecember 06, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Shouldn't Have Called Us Barbarians
To the editor: A writer, who I assume was born and raised here in Wyoming, compared supporters of our Wyoming Freedom Caucus to a “Barbarian Horde” because of their political beliefs.
December 05, 2023
Guest Column: Wyoming Caucus And Freedom Caucus Need To Quit Fighting
Rep. Landon Brown writes, "Let’s put the weapons away for a while. Let’s focus on what we can agree on and figure a way to accomplish those goals. Let us all stop bickering and fighting and be thankful that we live in such an amazing state and amazing country."
CSD StaffDecember 05, 2023
Laramie County Schools To Let Parents Decide If Their Kids Can Access Graphic Sex Books
Tempers were hot Monday as the Laramie County School District 1 board debated how much access kids should have to sexually explicit materials. In the end, they voted to let parents decide on a list built from book challenges.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2023
Those Giant ‘Deer-Catcher’ Bumpers May Not Be Safer, Say Wyoming Auto Experts
Massive “deer-catcher” bumpers for pickups and SUVs might help lessen the blow of slamming into a Wyoming wild critter, but they can also create a false sense of security, automotive experts say.
Mark HeinzDecember 05, 2023