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Wyoming Hunter, Rancher Don’t Want Game And Fish To Curb Elk Feeding Program
A proposal to revise the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s elk management to include less winter feeding has some worried. But agency says it could curb disease transmission.
Mark HeinzJuly 12, 2023
Hageman Grills FBI Director On Social Media Censorship, 'Weaponizing' Law Enforcement
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, grilled FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday about explosive evidence a federal judge summarized last week about the FBI’s efforts to censor and suppress election-related speech.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2023
Montana Man Accused Of Torturing Lander Woman Will Face Trial In August
A Montana man accused of kidnapping and torturing a Lander woman for six weeks is scheduled for trial next month. The man faces a federal kidnapping charge punishable by up to life in prison or the death penalty.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2023
For the First Time Since 1800s, Grizzly Spotted In Montana Pryor Mountains Near Wyoming
A grizzly bear sighting was confirmed in Montana’s Pryor Mountains, where the bruins haven’t been seen since the 1800s. The Pryor range extends into Wyoming and is adjacent to the Bighorn Mountains – where there have also long been rumors of grizzlies.
Mark HeinzJuly 12, 2023
Montana Quits American Library Association Over Marxist President, Wyoming Noncommittal
After the Montana State Library became the first state to cut ties with the American Library Association after its president called herself a Marxist. Wyoming's library leader was noncommittal on the topic.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2023
California Man Who Left Wyoming Elk To Rot Can’t Hunt For Two Years
A California man who left most of the carcass of a Wyoming elk he killed go to waste was slapped with more than $6,000 in fines and will lose his privileges to hunt in most of the U.S. for two years.
Mark HeinzJuly 12, 2023
Man Stuck In Yellowstone Bathroom Because Giant Bison Was Outside The Door
A man was stuck in a Yellowstone restroom Tuesday because when he opened the door, a giant bison was standing outside of it. His dilemma attracted a crowd which, of course, decided to video the event.
Jimmy OrrJuly 12, 2023
Cody Mormon Temple Hasn’t Been Approved, So What's In Those Gigantic Storage Containers?
Although the highly controversial 77-foot steeple for a church in Cody hasn’t been approved, there are more than a dozen gigantic storage pods which a business owner confirmed are related to the construction project.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2023
Natrona County Deputies Seek Information In Fairgrounds Shooting
A victim was taken to Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center in Casper with non-life-threatening injuries after an apparent shooting near the Natrona County fairgrounds Tuesday evening.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2023
Facebook Censors WYDOT For Humorous Sasquatch Post
No fun allowed! Facebook censored the Wyoming Department of Transportation for posting a humorous meme about Bigfoot. They branded the post as containing false information and blocked access to it.
Jimmy OrrJuly 11, 2023
Wyoming Still Can’t Figure Out What To Do About ‘Woke Investing’ That Attacks Oil, Gas and Coal
A draft anti-ESG policy was presented to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, which led to a robust debate on how to best address the problem of “woke investing,” which has greatly harmed the state’s oil, gas and coal industries.
July 11, 2023
Gillette Venue May Be Stuck With $340,000 Bill For Port-A-Potties For Huge 2024 Convention
Gillette’s Cam-plex may have to pony up $340,000 it was contractually obligated to reserve to buy hundreds of port-a-potties to accommodate 50,000 International Pathfinder Camporee visitors next summer.
Leo WolfsonJuly 11, 2023
Wolves May Have Cut Wyoming Mountain Lion Population By Half By Killing Kittens & Starving Adults
Wolves slaying mountain lion kittens and keeping adult cats away from prey might have caused the mountain lion population in northwest Wyoming to plunge by nearly half in recent years, according to a study.
Mark HeinzJuly 11, 2023
Former BLM Director From Wyoming Disgusted With John Kerry Comments on Ukraine War
William Perry Pendley, a Cheyenne native who served as BLM director under President Trump, said John Kerry showed an "unbelievable level of disconnect" in saying his concern with the war in Ukraine is its CO2 emissions, not terrible loss of life.
Jimmy OrrJuly 11, 2023
Pavillion Man Accused Of Shooting Son While Wrestling Over Gun With Wife
After giving his wife a loaded .40-caliber handgun and telling her to shoot him, a Pavillion man tried to wrench it away from her when his wife wouldn’t, according to court records. The gun went off, hitting their 12-year-old son in the arm.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
After All The Hoopla, Wyoming May Not Get Aurora Borealis On Thursday After All
Although stargazers from all across the country were eagerly anticipating a visit from the Northern Lights on Thursday, it looks like it could be a no-show for most of us.
July 11, 2023
In Rare Move, Wyoming Reservation Casino Granted Liquor License
The Fremont County Commission on Tuesday approved the Northern Arapaho Tribe's request for a liquor license for the Wind River Hotel and Casino, based on several promises that the casino would contain the alcohol and treat any resultant alcoholism.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Judge Denies Biden Request To Keep Censoring Social Media Posts
After a federal judge temporarily blocked the Biden administration from censoring protected speech on social media, the president asked for permission to do it anyway. The judge denied Biden's request Monday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2023
Huge Swath Of Wyoming ‘Checkerboard’ Land May Be Up For Sale Again
Gov. Mark Gordon says he’s “interested in learning more” about huge chunks of land across southern Wyoming the state tried — and failed — to buy in 2020 that are for sale again.
Cat UrbigkitJuly 11, 2023
Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee Nate Champion
In the annals of Wyoming cowboy history, one name is recognized by anyone who has even glanced at a Wyoming history book: Nate Champion. His story has been told by historians, and novelists, by screenwriters and songwriters.
Candy MoultonJuly 11, 2023
Wyoming’s Josh Kirk To Opt Out Of History Channel’s ‘Mountain Men,’ Working On New Show
Modern-day mountain man Josh Kirk told Cowboy State Daily he’s opting out of another season of the popular “Mountain Men” History Channel show to focus on a new show. “I’ve got my own show that’s going to be coming out,” Kirk said.
Renée JeanJuly 11, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Wyo Game & Fish's Elk Feedground Plan Puts The Squeeze To Agriculture
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Wyoming Game and Fish isn’t known for its expertise in livestock management, and it’s way out of its realm on this one, alienating livestock producers in the process."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 11, 2023
Dave Simpson: It's No Picnic In Either Party Today
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "At least Our Guy doesn't fall down, his sentences are mostly understandable, and he doesn't shake hands with people who aren't there."
Dave SimpsonJuly 10, 2023
21 Coal Cars Derail Near Lusk Monday Morning
More than 20 rail cars carrying Powder River Basin coal leaving the Wyoming mines outside of Bill, Wyoming, derailed early Monday near Lusk, spilling coal, but nobody was hurt. The cause is under investigation.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023