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Gillette School Bus Driver Loses Consciousness, Plows Into Fence With 17 Kids Onboard
A school bus driver from Gillette had a sudden medical event, lost consciousness and drove through a ditch and barbed-wire fence, stopping when the bus high-centered on a hillside. There were 17 elementary school kids on the bus.
Clair McFarlandNovember 02, 2023
Hageman Surprises Some With Vote To Not Censure Tlaib For ‘Antisemitic Activity’
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman said she showed her dedication to the First Amendment on Wednesday when she voted against a proposal to censure Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2023
Alleged Embezzler Now Accused Of Punching Man Who Tried To Kiss Him
A Fort Washakie man accused of embezzling from a tribal health clinic and pistol whipping someone is now charged with allegedly shattering the teeth of a man who tried to kiss him outside a Jackson bar.
Clair McFarlandNovember 02, 2023
Jupiter Is At Its Biggest And Brightest In Wyoming Skies
Jupiter's opposition is Thursday night, which means the solar system's largest planet is directly opposite of the sun in Earth's orbit and at its closest point of the entire year. For skygazers, that means it's prime viewing time.
Andrew RossiNovember 02, 2023
Don’t Try Telling A Wyoming Game Warden Your Salt Lick Is ‘Bear Bait’
An Oregon hunter was nailed for illegally trying to bait big game in Wyoming when a game warden refused to buy his flimsy story about using salt and molasses to bait bears, not deer and elk.
Mark HeinzNovember 02, 2023
Guest Column: "Never Again" Is Now
Guest columnist Mike Krampner writes, "The current attack on Israel is an attempt to 'cleanse' the Middle East of Jews (Hamas actually uses that language). That effort is underway now."
CSD StaffNovember 02, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Mike Pence Ends His Unsuccessful and Incomprehensible Run for President
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, " Republican voters rejected Pence — just as they rejected Mitt Romney and Liz Cheney — as their political careers faded to nothing. Trump’s brand of America First Republican populism, however, thrives..."
Charlie SpieringNovember 02, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Thursday's headlines include: -- Education chief sets guidelines for sex books -- Sen. Lummis suggests public land be used for housing -- Repeat drunk poacher gets nailed
Wendy CorrNovember 02, 2023
Centrist Political Group No Labels Wants On Wyoming Ballot In 2024
For the centrist No Labels political organization, getting on the 2024 Wyoming election ballot is a necessary step in its 2024 bid to have a candidate for president.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2023
Lummis Wants To Use Federal Land For Affordable Housing
Cynthia Lummis is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow Wyoming communities to more easily develop neighboring federal land into affordable housing.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2023
Degenfelder: New Guidance Targets Sexually Graphic School Books, Not Viewpoints
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder unveiled statewide guidance Wednesday for school districts about sexually graphic books. It targets sex acts, not viewpoints.
Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2023
Life Lesson: Don’t Pass Out Drunk With A Poached Wyoming Deer In Your Truck
A habitual wildlife offender picked the wrong spot near Edgerton, Wyoming, to pass out drunk in his pickup after poaching a mule deer out of season, Wyoming Game and Fish reports.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2023
Letter To The Editor: There Is No Such Thing As "Misgendering"
Dear editor: No one “misgenders” another person. A male/female, stating he/she is a female/male is incorrectly appropriating the female/male sex is misgendering him/herself.
November 01, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Why Are We Trusting China In Wyoming?
Dear editor: Are Chinese spies setting up a supercomputer right next door to our nuclear missile base?
November 01, 2023
Private Land Hunt Tags Help Colorado Elk Problem, Could Work In Wyoming
Wyoming’s elk overpopulation problem could be tackled the same way Colorado has done it, with “private land only” hunting tags that bring outfitters, ranchers and hunters together, says a Colorado hunter who grew up in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2023
House Speaker Sommers Tells New York Podcaster He Won’t Be Intimidated
Wyoming House Speaker Albert Sommers said he won't be intimidated by others in the Wyoming Legislature during a recent interview on a New York podcast, another example of Wyoming politics and people getting national attention.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2023
Headless Horseman Of Green River Rides Again
Colton Kraft hopes to make his homage to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” — riding through Green River as the Headless Horseman — an annual thing.
Jake NicholsNovember 01, 2023
Meteor Creates Rare Daytime Blue-Green Fireball Over Dubois, Jackson
A Dubois resident who spotted a rare daytime fireball Monday afternoon reported to the American Meteor Society it was "the craziest thing I (had) ever seen."
Andrew RossiNovember 01, 2023
Two Juveniles In Jail After Wild Crime Spree Across Rock Springs And Green River
A pair of juveniles remain in custody after a Monday crime spree through Rock Springs and Green River that included stealing and crashing two vehicles, shooting up property with a stolen gun and other crimes.
November 01, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Wednesday's headlines include: — Legislators say they’re “locked and loaded” to fight BLM — Bill introduced Tuesday would let ranchers kill unlimited amount of elk — CSD reporter logs 24,000 miles on summer road trip
Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2023
Maury Brown, UW Super Booster And Wyoming Philanthropist, Dies At 90
Maury Brown was well known for his kind spirit and deep generosity, donating significantly to the University of Wyoming and many other Cowboy State causes. He died Monday at the age of 90.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2023
Legislator Proposes All-You-Can-Kill Elk Permits For Ranchers
To alleviate elk over-population, a Wyoming legislator on Tuesday proposed an all-you-can-kill elk permit for $20 each for ranchers from Aug. 1 through April 1.
Mark HeinzOctober 31, 2023
Cheyenne Judge Should’ve Heard Dad-Beater Who Wants His Bloody Shoes, Cash Back
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Laramie County District Court judge should have listened to a man convicted of severely beating his father when the man asked for the return of his bloody sneakers and $699 in cash that were seized at his arrest.
Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Wildlife Management Via Drone
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "In travels across Oregon last summer, I was able to participate in a field visit where I learned about how federal animal damage control specialists are using drones to haze wolves away from cattle."
Cat UrbigkitOctober 31, 2023