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$7 Trillion In Reported Fossil Fuel Subsidies Isn’t Real Money, Economist Says

A working paper from the International Monetary Fund estimates that fossil fuels received $7 trillion in subsidies last year, but it’s not real taxpayer money, an economist says.

September 11, 2023

Wearing Flip-Flops & Shorts, Wyoming Photographer Captures Elusive Nishimura Comet

Although it’s difficult to see, and then only for a short window at sunrise, noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell stood shivering in flip-flops and shorts to get a photo of the elusive Nishimura comet early Sunday morning.

Andrew RossiSeptember 11, 2023

Wyoming School District Asks Court To Dismiss Former Student’s Mask Mandate Lawsuit

Saying former Laramie High School student Grace Smith has no grounds to sue over a mask mandate that expired two years ago, the Albany County School District No. 1 Board of Education is asking a federal judge to dismiss Smith’s lawsuit.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2023

Hageman Calls New Mexico Gov. A 'Dictator' For Unconstitutional Gun Ban

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham blatantly violated the U.S. Constitution when she issued a 30-day ban on carrying firearms in public in Albuquerque, a Wyoming gun rights law expert said. U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, says the governor acted like a "dictator."

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2023

Dave Simpson: I Call It The Lumpy Rutherford Party

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "My wife says the Democratic party is the Eddie Haskell Party, in that they are complimentary to June Cleaver's face - 'You're looking particularly beautiful today, Mrs. Cleaver' - but laugh at how gullible adults are behind her back."

Dave SimpsonSeptember 11, 2023

State Rep, Bill Allamond, from left, Casper Mayor Bruce Knell and Rep Jeanette Ward.

Casper Mayor, State Lawmakers Get Personal In Online Spat

Trading barbs at each other over the city of Casper’s growing problem with homelessness in social media got personal last week when Mayor Bruce Knell responded to criticism by calling a political rival a “complete idiot” and an “embarrassment.”

Leo WolfsonSeptember 11, 2023

Casper Rapist Won’t Get 20 Years Off Sentence After Young Victim Takes Back Recant

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Casper man's conviction for sexually abusing a 5-year-old, noting that although the girl told police she lied about being molested, she later showed she was having a psychotic event when she recanted.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, September 11, 2023

This is Cowboy State Daily Radio News for Monday, September 11, 2023

Wendy CorrSeptember 11, 2023

Using photos of hunters’ trophies, a Missouri-based company called Digital Taxidermy can produce life-like images of the animals in natural scenes.

‘Digital Taxidermy’ Could Be The Next Big Thing For Big Game Hunters

Creating lifelike digital scenes of big game trophies from photos of their racks has taken off for Missouri-based Digital Taxidermy, and some Wyoming hunters say it’s a great idea.

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2023

U.S. Route 85 at the Silvertip Junction south of Yoder. There are no passing lanes on this section of highway, which local drivers feel makes passing vehicles, especially semitrailers, much more dangerous and puts lives at risk.

Goshen County Citizens Alarmed At Fatalities On US Route 85: "I Never Feel Safe"

Many Goshen County residents are calling for U.S. 85 to be widened in light of continuing head-on collisions and numerous close-calls. One Torrington citizen who calls the stretch of highway "the gauntlet," says she never feels safe on the road.

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

People parking and abandoning campers in national forests has become a problem across Wyoming and the West.

Abandoned Campers And Squatting In National Forests Goes Far Beyond Wyoming

The problem of people squatting in campgrounds well past the time limits imposed on most National Forests is a problem not only in Wyoming but all across the West. Some "campers" are even bringing port-a-potties for their months-long stays.

Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2023

A closeup of the dinosaur bones found in the sandstone block. These are caudal vertebrae from the middle of an Edmontosaurus tail. These bones are in the same position as they would've been when the dinosaur was alive, which paleontologists call articulation.

Paleo Prospector Finds Dinosaur Tail In Wyoming, Complete Skeleton May Surface

An amateur paleo prospector this summer found several connected edmontosaurus tailbones in a sandstone block near Newcastle. That means the complete dinosaur skeleton could be discovered where the block became detached.

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

Paul Vance poses for a photo with the chuck wagon he and friend Jack Schmidt found, an extension of the Wyoming cowboy dream he's been living for the past 15 years.

Kentucky Man Moved To Wyoming To Be Cowboy, Now He's Bought An Authentic Chuckwagon

Paul Vance always wanted to be a cowboy, and for the last 15 years has cowboying it up in Wyoming. Most recently he's been restoring a broken-down chuck wagon and outfitting with with historically authentic artifacts.

Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023

Rod Miller: Transparency and Political Courage in the Cowboy State

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "When it comes to the political courage to back up their hot air, WyoRINO is woefully lacking. I suppose that, if you lack cojones, you are better off concealing your cowardice behind a cloak of anonymity."

Rod MillerSeptember 10, 2023

Katie Shoemaker takes a turn around the starting gate area before its her turn. She became the first woman to compete in the steer roping event at Don King Days over Labor Day weekend in Sheridan.

Wyoming People: Kassandra Shoemaker First Woman In Wyoming Steer Roping Finals

University of Wyoming student Kassandra Shoemaker made history last weekend as the first woman to compete in the Wyoming Steer Roping Finals in Sheridan, earning Rookie of the Year from the Wyoming Steer Roping Association.

Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023

The Price/Sommers Schoolhouse at the Green River Valley Museum.

Wyoming's Legacy Of One-Room Schoolhouses Preserved In Big Piney

One-room schoolhouses were common around Wyoming, including Big Piney in Sublette County. Before class, students would often chop wood and haul coal and water after traveling many miles to school either on foot or by horseback.

September 10, 2023

Why is Thermopolis, Wyoming, in a Looney Tunes Movie?

There's a short list of real places that have been immortalized in Looney Tunes cartoons: New York, Paris, Albuquerque and ... Thermopolis, Wyoming. A former Disney exec told Cowboy State Daily that Thermopolis made the cut because "the town’s name is humorous to outsiders."

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

The entrance to Fort Bridger was crawling with people for the annual rendezvous, an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 of them.

Fort Bridger Rendezvous At 50 Draws 60,000, Is One Of Largest In The US

An estimated 60,000+ people attended the Fort Bridger Rendezvous this year, its 50th. The celebration of all things frontier has grown to be one of the largest in the United States.

Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023

Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Joe Barbuto, right, addresses the Wyoming Democratic Party Central Committee during their meeting at Isabella's in downtown Newcastle on Saturday.

Wyoming Democrats Worry Liz Cheney Crossover Voters Won’t Switch Back

At the Democratic Party's central committee meeting on Saturday in Newcastle, party members expressed worry that its super-minority status could become even more pronounced if they don’t address party apathy, including convincing party members who crossed over in 2022 to vote for Liz Cheney to cross back.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2023

Old Bill's Fun Run Has Raised $228 Million For Teton County Charities

Old Bill’s Fun Run is one of the most innovative fundraisers in the nation. The annual Teton County charity fundraiser has raised $228 million over the past 26 years and will likely raise more than $20 million this weekend.

Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023

Jeff Shelburg and "Hoot" the owl at the Sundance Film Festival - Atmosphere - Day 7 in Park City, Utah, United States.

Meet Hoot, A Wyoming Owl Who Is The Most Famous Owl In The World

A Farson, Wyoming, man owns an owl named Hoot that’s been in 124 movies and counting, including many Harry Potter films. The 25-year-old bird is probably the most famous owl on the planet.

Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023

Guest Column: A Good Idea Does Not Automatically Make A Good Bill

Rep. Barry Crago writes, "[Rep. Allemand's] bill required all business entities in the state to report all ownership interests to their local clerks and the Secretary of State. This is an unprecedented invasion of privacy. Who owns stock in any particular entity is none of the State’s business."

CSD StaffSeptember 09, 2023

Dennis Sun: Private Land Rights

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Most every person I have caught trespassing is also a terrible liar – their excuses are some of the tallest tales one will ever hear."

Dennis SunSeptember 09, 2023

There Are Bigger And Better Geysers Than Old Faithful In Yellowstone

Old Faithful may be the most famous geyser on the planet, but Yellowstone visitors who want a truly unique experience can see bigger and even more spectacular geysers if they’re willing to go an extra mile or two.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2023

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