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Wyoming Soldier Found Hitler’s Photos, But They’ve Been Missing For Decades
Pvt. Alton More of Casper took two photo albums from Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps at the end of World War II and brought them back to Wyoming, but they mysteriously disappeared decades ago.
November 04, 2023
That Time Elvis Had A Drink At The Virginian Bar In Medicine Bow, Wyoming
Margaret Parr started working at The Virginian Hotel in Medicine Bow when she was 11, including tending bar there before she was old enough to drink. One of her customers was a young Elvis Presley.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Saturday's headlines include: * No new fuel taxes in Wyoming despite huge shortfalls * Wyoming pastor miraculously survives in wilderness * Despite best efforts of 18 states, it’s time to change clocks again
Wendy CorrNovember 04, 2023
Judge Squashes Lawsuit To Shut Down Wyoming Drilling Permits
Gov. Mark Gordon and other groups defending Wyoming’s oil and gas industries are praising a federal judge for squashing a lawsuit brought by environmental groups to negate 900 oil and gas permits.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Kill Fuel Taxes Despite $400 Million WYDOT Deficit
A pair of proposals for higher fuel taxes in Wyoming were shot down during a Joint Transportation Committee meeting on Friday despite the Wyoming Department of Transportation's $400 million deficit.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
Aaron Turpen: The Indian Hooligan e-Bike Is The Coolest Thing Since, Well, Ever
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, “The Indian eFTR Hooligan is the adult version of the banana seat Huffy, but without the skinned knees, questionable homemade ramps for getting air and constant chain and sprocket maintenance.”
Aaron TurpenNovember 03, 2023
Never Mind: Gillette Man Reverses Self-Defense Claim In Bloody Beer Bottle Fight
Though he’d asked for a Friday hearing to show he acted in self-defense, a Venezuelan immigrant in Gillette accused of hurling a beer bottle at another man’s head now says he’d rather work on a plea agreement.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
As EU Kills Off Cows To Fight Climate Change, Hageman Warns It Could Happen Here
Farms in Ireland and other European Union countries are being forced to cut cattle numbers to reach climate change goals. U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman warns it could happen here.
November 03, 2023
Pro Choicers OK To Argue In Court Whether Abortion Is, Or Is Not, Health Care
The pro-choice plaintiffs suing Wyoming over its abortion bans say they’re OK to argue in court a statement by four doctors that abortion is not health care.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Guest Column: Gordon Needs To Speak To Wyoming, Not Harvard
Rep. John Bear writes, "It is embarrassing for the governor of Wyoming to give even an inch to the anti-fossil fuel crowd and their utopian view of green energy."
CSD StaffNovember 03, 2023
Guest Column: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in Wyoming -- A Moral Imperative
Rep. Lloyd Larsen writes, "It’s certainly easier to look away from these vulnerable populations, but we must face Wyoming’s suicide prevention and mental health issues head-on because every life has inherent value and worth."
CSD StaffNovember 03, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Fear Puts Us On A Road We Don't Want To Be On
Dear editor: A courageous leader is effective because they can communicate their point of view in a respectful, inoffensive manner to others. One cannot persuade the offended.
November 03, 2023
Lost In Wyoming Wilderness In A Snowstorm, Faith Pulls Pastor Through 3-Day Test
When the pastor of a small Wyoming church became lost in the Wyoming wilderness during a snowstorm, he — and those praying for his safe return — leaned on their faith to pull him through.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Daylight Saving Time: Nearly Everyone Hates Changing Their Clocks But It's Still Here
Wyoming and 18 other states have passed legislation calling for making daylight saving time permanent — but only if federal law allows it. Federal regulations prevent states from adopting permanent daylight saving time on their own.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
‘UW’ Painted On Pair Of Bronze Rams On CSU Campus Ahead Of Border War Game
A prankster used paint to brand a life-sized bronze sculpture of a pair of rams on the Colorado State University campus with “UW” ahead of Friday’s Border War rivalry football game between CSU and UW.
Greg JohnsonNovember 03, 2023
Evangelist Says Settlement With UW Over Transgender Speech ‘A Win For All’
Todd Schmidt, the Laramie evangelist who recently settled his free-speech lawsuit against University of Wyoming officials over his calling out a transgender student by name on campus, says the outcome is “a win for all.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, November 3, 2023
Friday's headlines include: - Hageman’s Push To Block BLM Plan Passes House - Text Messages Show Education Chief’s Staff Felt Political Event Was Not Right - Did Photographer Capture Ghosts At Ft. Laramie?
Wendy CorrNovember 03, 2023
Report Reveals Sexual Assaults Reports In The Wyoming Military Department Down 30% In 2023
At a legislative committee meeting on Thursday, it was revealed there were 11 incidents of sexual assault reported within the Wyoming Military Department in 2023 down from 16 in 2022.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
Clair McFarland: High Heels Are Only Useful For Kicking Bad Guys In The Throat
High heels are the cigarettes of shoes. They’ll soon be known for their health risks, relegated to glass cupboards at the store and advertised amid disclaimers.
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Do LDS Temples ‘Significantly Boost’ property values”?
Dear editor: Reports that LDS temples boost property values around them is “mythology” that’s not supported by hard data.
November 03, 2023
Text Messages Show Education Chief's Staff Did Not Feel Right About Political Event
Text messages show former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder’s own staff was concerned about how he was planning a “Stop The Sexualization Of Our Children”political event in 2022.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
Did This Guy Get Photos Of Ghosts At Fort Laramie On Halloween? You Be The Judge
Cheyenne resident David Martinez said he doesn’t really believe he got photos of ghosts at Fort Laramie on Halloween, but said sharing his images has sparked a fun debate.
Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2023
Hageman’s Push To Block Controversial BLM Rock Springs Plan Passes U.S. House
An effort to shut down the controversial Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Spring plan gained traction on Thursday, as an amendment to block it from Wyoming Congresswoman Rep. Harriet Hageman passed the U.S. House.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2023
Can Radar Powered By Artificial Intelligence Cut Down On Grizzly Attacks?
In response to increasing trouble with grizzlies, Canada is considering tracking bears with artificial intelligence radar to warn people of their whereabouts. Wyoming bear experts aren't that sure about it.
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2023