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Cowboy State Daily Radio: Thursday, August 3, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Thursday, August 3, 2023
August 03, 2023
Mormon Church Continues To Fight In Court For Temple In Cody
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has filed a second petition in Park County District Court for a controversial temple it wants to build in Cody.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2023
Biden Getting Pressure To Enact COVID-Like Lockdowns For Climate Change
While President Joe Biden has stopped short of using the National Emergencies Act to address climate change, there have been serious calls for him to do so.
August 03, 2023
Conservatives Have Energy Playbook Ready If GOP Wins White House In 2024
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has developed a playbook similar to one that was influential in the Ronald Reagan administration that will reverse Bidenâs war on oil, gas and coal.
August 03, 2023
Cheyenne Tennis President Quits Over Trans Player In Wyoming Governorâs Cup
A 27-year-old Colorado transgender tennis player competing in the womenâs division of this weekendâs Wyoming Governorâs Cup has prompted the resignation of the Cheyenne Tennis Association board president.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2023
Wyoming Rebuffs Feds That Hunter Education Is âDangerous Weapon Trainingâ
Potential cuts to teaching hunter education in public schools because they provide âdangerous weapon trainingâ are wrong, misguided and would deprive Wyoming kids of valuable âlife skills,â local officials say.
Mark HeinzAugust 02, 2023
Farmers Say Because There Are No Teats On Almonds, It Can't Be Called "Almond Milk"
Farmers are calling on the FDA once again to not allow almond and other nut âmilkâ products to be labeled "milk" because there are no teats on almonds, soybeans, and other plant-based beverages.
August 02, 2023
Why Is A Biological Man Allowed To Smash In The Womenâs Division Of The Governorâs Cup?
Rep. Ben Hornok says to protect womenâs sports, we should draw a line and not allow a 6-foot 27-year-old biological male who registered for the womenâs open division of the Wyoming Governor's Cup tennis tournament to play this weekend.
August 02, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Why Are Democrats Acting Terrified of Democracy?Â
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "If it was not clear before that Democrats are terrified of the American voter, the latest round of indictments proves they are worried about the results of the 2024 presidential election."
Charlie SpieringAugust 02, 2023
Triple Murderer Who Killed Ex-Wife, Two Sons During 'Hunting' Trip To Stay In Prison
Gerald Uden, who killed his ex-wife and two adopted sons in 1980 when he convinced them to go bird hunting, says that his 2013 confession to the three murders was coerced, a claim the Wyoming Supreme Court has rejected for the second time.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2023
Fremont County Library Director Urged Against 'Ultra Conservative' Board Members
In an email chain between members of the Fremont County Library board, members discussed how to keep âultra conservative activist peopleâ off the board.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2023
Black Bear, Cub Killed After Attack Near Wyoming State Line
Game agents tracked down and killed a female black bear and her cub, after the female attacked a homeowner near Victor, Idaho, near the Wyoming state line. The incident mirrors dust-ups with black bears this year in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 02, 2023
Josh Allen Works Really Hard For It, But Finally Delivers A Joke
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen had to work very hard to deliver an obscene joke Wednesday morning, but when he was able to finally deliver the punchline, he reacted as if he won the Super Bowl.
Jimmy OrrAugust 02, 2023
TV And Film Writers Strike Shuts Down Small Wyoming Productions
As the SAG-AFTRA writers strike continues without a resolution in sight, productions are shutting all over, including a company that had planned to film episodes of its Amazon Prime shows in Cody.
Andrew RossiAugust 02, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
August 02, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Outraged Over Trumpâs Jan. 6 Indictment
A new federal indictment against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday over his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has Wyoming Republicans outraged.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2023
Wyoming Dept. Of Corrections Updates Policy On Transgender Inmates
To deal with transgender inmates in the Wyoming Department of Corrections system, policies on how to accommodate those inmates are being updated, including rules on determining âgenital status.â
Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2023
Congress To Consider Naming Shoshoni Post Office For Dessie Bebout
Former Wyoming Senate President Eli Bebout said heâs thrilled that Congress is considering naming the Shoshoni Post Office after his mother, Dessie Bebout.
Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2023
Cadaver Dog, Draining Pond Turn Up No Clues In Search For Missing Worland Woman
Even after bringing in a cadaver dog and draining a pond, thereâs still no sign of 28-year-old Breanna Mitchell of Worland, who disappeared July 22.
Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2023
Lawsuit Claims BLM Excluded Public With Secret Approval Of Wind Project
A lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management claims the agency is failing to assess the environmental impacts of so much wind development in Wyoming, while also excluding the public from the process.
August 01, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Let Freedom Read
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "The Wyoming Freedom Caucus proposes to continue the push to criminalize librarians for what it views as obscene materials in public libraries, in essence using the coercive power of government to impose its set of values on all the stateâs citizens."
Cat UrbigkitAugust 01, 2023
Lincoln County Getting Bowled Over With Growth, Demand For Services
Lincoln County is feeling the effects of spillover from Teton County while trying to not to become a place where workers can't afford to live.
August 01, 2023
Cheyenne Starbucks Is First Wyoming Store To Unionize
A Starbucks location in Cheyenne has become the first of the coffee giantâs locations in Wyoming to unionize in a vote Monday.
August 01, 2023
WYDOT Expects To Be Short 60 - 70 Snowplow Workers Come Winter
After a brutal 2022-23 winter that saw extended road closures across much of Wyoming, WYDOT officials say more of the same is in store with the agency shorthanded 60 - 70 snowplow workers.
Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2023