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Charlie Spiering: Bidenomics -- Let Them Eat Wind Turbines

Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "The cost of groceries and electricity are up 25 percent since January 2020. Even used car prices are up 35 percent under Biden, auto loan rates have more than doubled, and insurance for a vehicle is up 33 percent."

Charlie SpieringNovember 29, 2023

An image from the body cam of a Laramie County Sheriff's Office deputy's altercation with a Cheyenne second grader was filed with a lawsuit by the child's parents against the department and the deputy.

Parents Claim Cheyenne Resource Officer Tackled, Bloodied Second Grader

Parents of a former Cheyenne second grader have filed a lawsuit claiming their son was unnecessarily roughed up, tackled and bloodied by a Laramie County Sheriff’s Office deputy at school last year.

Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2023

Blockchain Companies Already Creating Test Wyoming Stable Tokens

A blockchain company recently told top Wyoming officials that it’s already tested a Wyoming digital stable token at least 150,000 times.

Renée JeanNovember 29, 2023

Hot Springs County Courthouse in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

Wyoming Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Deputy So He Could Stay Warm In Jail

A Wyoming man who allegedly threatened to kill a deputy to get himself thrown in jail where it was warm could spend up to 11 years in prison if convicted of trying to harm a law enforcement officer.

Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2023

Liz Cheney Bashes Republican Party, Former Allies And 'Orange Jesus' In New Book

Liz Cheney says she doesn’t have much respect left for GOP leaders in an excerpt from her new book “Oath and Honor,” released Wednesday. She rails against Donald Trump, who she says one loyalist called “Orange Jesus.”

Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2023

At a Novembe 2023 meeting, Jenifer Scoggin, director of the Office of State Lands and Investments, listens to the public comment of Erin Welty of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. Welty was the first speaker of the public comment period, setting the tone of universal opposition to auctioning off the Kelly Parcel.

Cody Residents Call Auction Of Land Bordering Grand Teton Park The ‘Worst Decision’ Ever

At a Tuesday night public hearing, Cody, Wyoming, residents called the proposed auction of 640 acres of land bordering Grand Teton National Park as "the worst decision we could make in our lifetime."

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Wednesday's headlines include: * WYDOT is asking Wyoming drivers to quit crashing into their snowplows * Cancel culture run amok: Now they’re renaming birds * Outdoors writer Mark Heinz discusses hunting in Platte County

Wendy CorrNovember 29, 2023

Members of the Wyoming Public Service Commission listen to testimony about the proposed Rocky Mountain Power rate hikes in November 2023.

Get Ready To Pay More For Electricity; PSC Ends Deliberations On Tuesday

As the Public Service Commission ended deliberations on Tuesday, one thing is for certain: customers of Rocky Mountain Power are going to pay more for their electricity come Jan 1.

Renée JeanNovember 29, 2023

The photo is a piece of a painting on an elk hide showing Black Kettle with the American Flag and the military attack at Sand Creek. The hide was painted by Northern Arapaho Benjamin Ridgely Sr. The original is on display at the Northern Arapaho Experience Room in the Wind River Hotel and Casino just west of Riverton.

Sand Creek Massacre: The Most Dastardly Episode In American History Of Broken Promises

The Sand Creek massacre, which happened Nov. 29, 1864, was "really the most dastardly episode in American history of broken promises, followed by a massacre,” Indian Wars historian John Monnett told Cowboy State Daily.

Candy MoultonNovember 29, 2023

Hunting Wyoming: Platte County Has It All, But Access Can Be Difficult

Outdoors writer Mark Heinz is doing a series on hunting around Wyoming. In Platte County, there's an outstanding variety of big game and bird hunting, but getting access can be a challenge.

Mark HeinzNovember 29, 2023

A snowplow that was hit from behind by a vehicle while clearing Interstate 80 near Baggs, Wyoming, during last weekend's storm.

WYDOT To Wyoming Drivers: Quit Running Into Our Snowplows!

The first major snowstorm of the season in Wyoming over the Thanksgiving weekend saw drivers plow into three snowplows, damaging two of them enough to put them out of commission.

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2023

The Bullock's oriole, left, and Swainson's hawk are two of dozens of birds that will be renamed in a move to not associate birds with people who may have controversial pasts.

Wyoming Birds To Get New Names In Latest ‘Cancel Culture’ Move

A number of birds that can be found in Wyoming, and around 70-80 types of birds nationwide, will have their names changed as a result of a national cancel-culture push to stop naming birds after people.

Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2023

Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson discusses an online news report that he says unfairly targeted a city police officer and the department.

Rock Springs Mayor, Police Department Refute Online Attack Of Police Officer

Saying it’s been “frustrating” dealing with the unsubstantiated claims by an online report accusing a Rock Springs police officer of malfeasance, the city has released bodycam footage that doesn’t support the opinionated and inflammatory reports.

Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2023

Albert Sommers served as Wyoming Speaker of the House from 2023 - 2024.

Guest Column: Education Savings Accounts: A Constitutional Wyoming Solution

House Speaker Albert Sommers writes, "This Education Savings Accounts bill is a Wyoming solution to two concerns raised by citizens across Wyoming, namely, how to fund early childhood education and increase school choice options."

CSD StaffNovember 28, 2023

Gov. Mark Gordon and first lady Jennie Gordon.

National Poll Says Wyoming’s Mark Gordon Is Second Most Popular Governor

Despite recent criticisms of his trip to Harvard to discuss his efforts to battle climate change, a Morning Consult poll released Monday shows that Gov. Mark Gordon is the second most popular governor in America with an approval rating of 74%.

Leo WolfsonNovember 28, 2023

Logging Expected To Close More Snowy Range Snowmobile Trails This Winter

Logging is expected to shut down more trails in the Snowy Range this winter, which a local cabin owner says isn’t fair to other forest users.

Mark HeinzNovember 28, 2023

Cat Urbigkit: BLM Proposes Increased Powers to Restrict Public Land Uses

Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Under its proposal, the BLM would be given the power to determine what is a temporary closure – which could be just days or weeks, or perhaps months or years. The proposal attempts to grant BLM that much power."

Cat UrbigkitNovember 28, 2023

Laramie Woman Accused Of Arson For Torching Landlord’s Door With Bear Spray

Suspected of torching her landlord's door with bear spray and stinking up the complex with an acrid, nauseating gas this month, a Laramie woman is charged with first-degree arson.

Clair McFarlandNovember 28, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tuesday's headlines include: * Afton man takes down MMA fighter suspected of being a sex trafficker * More aurora borealis light shows to come for Wyoming * Crook County ranchers won’t be prosecuted for bleaching penises on neighbor’s cows

Wendy CorrNovember 28, 2023

Letter to the Editor: Gordon Must Have Higher Ambitions Than Wyoming

To the editor: I now understand Gordon’s true ambition –clearly he has plans for something bigger and better and is using this issue as a stepping stone to make himself known nationally.

November 28, 2023

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LDS Church Doesn’t Want 4,000 Public Records Admitted Into Temple Lawsuit

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said during a Monday court hearing that it opposes having nearly 4,000 public records and 19 affidavits added as evidence to a lawsuit opposing the church’s planned temple in Cody.

Leo WolfsonNovember 28, 2023

The Natrona County High School marching band performs Metallica's "Lux Aeterna."

For Whom The Band Tolls: Natrona County Marching Band Enters Metallica Competition

The 100-member Natrona High School marching band is the only Wyoming band entered in a nationwide contest to translate heavy metal group Metallica’s songs into an on-field performance.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 27, 2023

Dave Simpson: Fifty Years Ago Today, I Began My Career As A Newsman

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "One day at the police desk, there was a blotter item about a guy dressed up as the Easter Bunny, threatening people with a gun at Third and Grand in Laramie...

Dave SimpsonNovember 27, 2023

Douglas Man Accused Of Killing Cousin Says He Blacked Out, Pleads Mental Illness

A Douglas man claims he wasn't sane enough to comprehend his conduct as wrong or conform it to law enforcement when he allegedly shot and killed his cousin in September.

Clair McFarlandNovember 27, 2023

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