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Ice Wars â All Of The Fighting, None Of The Hockey â Set For US Debut In Cheyenne
There are only two states where "Ice Wars" is sanctioned. Wyoming and Florida. The new sport, which is just two guys beating the crap out of each other while wearing skates, will debut in the United States in Cheyenne on July 15.
Jake NicholsJuly 02, 2023
What the heck is ⊠That Lonely Tree Growing Out Of A Rock In The Middle Of I-80?
That weird little tree growing out of a rock in the middle of Interstate 80 is more than a curiosity, itâs Wyoming history. And it could be old â very, very old.
Greg JohnsonJuly 02, 2023
Rod Miller: âAffirmative Actionâ Is Unconstitutional In The Equality State
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "There is no waffle language in the Wyoming Constitution. And therefore no room in the Equality State for affirmative action or protected classes. Those might be noble concepts in other states where equality is subject to modifiers, but our founding document renders them moot."
Rod MillerJuly 02, 2023
"Ha, Ha, Ha! You Guys Are So Dead!": Despite Mockery, There Is Value To Plastic Robo-Bear
Even though Cowboy State Daily's Mark Heinz and Bill Sniffin were mercilessly mocked for their videos where they shot fake bear spray at a plastic bear on a glorified Roomba, hunters say there is real value to "robo-bear."
Mark HeinzJuly 02, 2023
On The Road With Renee: Revival Of Horseshoe Bend Motel In Lovell
New owner Bobbi Jo McJunkin says the outside of the Horseshoe Bend Motel in Lovell is still "Bates-y," but that's OK. She's got plans for it. In the meantime, she's completely renovated the insides. Although she was offered $50K for the outside sign, she turned down the offer and had it fixed instead.
Renée JeanJuly 02, 2023
Dennis Sun: Stay Positive
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Livestock prices, especially cattle prices are staying strong. Calves are in a price correction, but demand is going to stay strong. Meatpackers are trying to lower the fat cattle prices in every which way, but demand should overshadow their tricks."
Dennis SunJuly 02, 2023
Bill Sniffin: I Am A Old Dinosaur Dodging Asteroids Along The Oregon Trail
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "When I wrote my column about the Oregon Trail and how important it was to Wyoming, our political reporter Leo Wolfson asked, with a straight face: 'Bill, tell us, what was it like out there on the trail?'â
Bill SniffinJuly 02, 2023
Eating Wyoming: The Legendary Miners And Stockmenâs Steakhouse In Hartville
What looks like a rough and rugged saloon in Wyomingâs oldest town of Hartville, population 62, is actually hiding the high-end Miners and Stockmenâs Steakhouse, serving the finest-grade steaks, 35 kinds of whiskey and desserts to die for.
Renée JeanJuly 01, 2023
2,500 Airstreamers Pack Rock Springs, Wyoming For 66th Annual International Airstream Rally
For those who love their iconic silver aluminum silver bullet Airstream travel trailers, itâs almost a religion. About 2,500 Airstreamers congregated in Rock Springs at the the 66th Annual International Airstream Rally.
July 01, 2023
Abandoned Mining Town Of Sunrise, Wyoming, Could Get Second Life As Tourist Destination
The former mining company town of Sunrise is largely intact despite the passing of the decades. Its YMCA, built by John Rockefeller Jr., is set to become a museum, and the brick buildings that once housed mining bosses are being restored, with Airbnbs in mind.
Renée JeanJuly 01, 2023
Historic Casper Theaters For Sale With Legal Stipulation They Can't Be Theaters Again
The Rialto and the America, historic theaters in downtown Casper, arenât likely to be theaters ever again. A stipulation in their sale is that they canât show movies for 25 years.
Renée JeanJuly 01, 2023
Judge Says Rock Springs School District Can't Hide Transgender Treatment From Parents During Case
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked Sweetwater County School District No. 1 from keeping transgender names and pronouns of students secret from parents, except potentially in cases of abuse.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2023
Wyoming Super-Photographer Dave Bell Releases New Book On Sublette County
How beautiful is Wyoming's Sublette County? Wyoming photographer David Bell's latest book â23: The Place We Call Home,â provides the answer.
July 01, 2023
Weitzels Wings A Month Away From World Record Try At Selling 42,000 Buffalo Wings In 24 Hours
Wyoming's Weitzels Wings aims to sell nearly 50,000 buffalo wings over 24 hours next month to set a new world record.
Greg JohnsonJune 30, 2023
Disease Suspected In Killing As Many As 75 Horses In Northwest Wyoming
A Powell woman lost a horse to Potomac horse fever in 2016, and she believes as many as 75 horses in the area died of the disease since.
June 30, 2023
Wyoming Car Collectors: The Many Motors of Dave Shimerka
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "I met Dave at a recent car show in Cheyenne. I was immediately attracted to his AMC Rebel, which is a rare model of 'The Machine.' I went to Daveâs home later on and got a glimpse of his car collection. Itâs fantastic."
Aaron TurpenJune 30, 2023
Boner: Permitting Reform will Help Reestablish American Leadership
State Sen. Brian Boner writes, "I am glad the Air Force is moving forward with deploying the new Sentinel missile. However, I am still concerned that the EIS for this project took longer than the time required for communist China to build the infrastructure for three brand new nuclear missile fields."
June 30, 2023
Gun Rights For Felons, 125 Other New Wyoming Laws Go Live Saturday
A new law restoring gun rights to felons is one of 126 new laws that go into effect Saturday. Also live will be a ban on transgender girls in girlsâ sports.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2023
Oregon County Blames Oil, Coal Companies For Climate Change, Suing For $51 Billion
A county in Oregon is suing oil and coal companies for $51 billion, alleging that if the companies werenât supplying the energy and products that people want to buy, a heat event in 2021 wouldnât have happened.
June 30, 2023
âGod Will Never Forgive Youâ: Man Who Gunned Down 2 On Wyoming Highway Gets Life In Prison
Luke Thomas Young said if he could, he would take back what happened the night he shot and killed two people on the side of a Wyoming highway. Mom of victim tells him, âGod will never forgive you, nor will I.â
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2023
Corner-Crossing Ranch Owner Appeals, Sues Google For Emailer Who Called Him Vulgar Name
Wyomingâs âcorner crossingâ court case continues to drag on with ranch owner Fredric Eshelman appealing a judgeâs ruling against him, and also suing Google to the reveal the identity of a Gmail user who called him a 'piece of shit.'
Mark HeinzJune 30, 2023
Rock Springs Gender Transition Lawsuit: School District Emails Outline When To Lie To Parents
Cowboy State Daily obtained emails where teachers discussed when itâs OK to lie to parents, like when a student wants to transition. The guide said teachers must use studentsâ pronouns and not tell the parents about it.
Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Applaud Supreme Court Killing Bidenâs Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Even a Wyoming lawmaker who has had his student loans deferred says the U.S. Supreme Court got it right Friday when it squashed President Bidenâs student loan forgiveness program.
Leo WolfsonJune 30, 2023
Clair McFarland: Car Broke Down On I-25 In Denver, Then We Saw A Gorilla
Clair McFarland writes: âThe car whined in the third of six lanes on I-25, hoping at last to become the nucleus of a 30-car pileup. Then it died. A cold hush pervaded its interior.â
Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2023