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Gillette Mayor Wants Judge To Dismiss Atheist's $24 Million Lawsuit
Gillette Mayor Shay Lundvall is asking a judge to dismiss a 186-page, $24 million lawsuit filed by an atheist claiming suppression of religion.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2023
Hageman Named Co-Chair Of Coal Caucus As Her Profile On Capitol Hill Expands
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has been named a co-chair of the House Coal Caucus, a 33-member group active in legislative and policy debates involving the coal industry. Coal is still a very important industry in Wyoming, producing 41% of the national share.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2023
Wyoming Man Accused Of Threatening FBI Agent Had Just Come Home From ER Wounded From Shootout
The FBI arrested Leo Barnaby II of Fort Washakie for threatening a federal agent. Court documents say Barnaby had just returned home from the emergency room with gunshot wounds in his back from a bonfire shootout.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2023
Chuck Gray Skips National Secretaries of State Conference, Attends Gathering Run By Election Deniers
Secretary of State Chuck Gray was at an elections conference hosted by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation in February instead of attending the National Association of Secretaries of State conference held the same week in the same city.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2023
Weather Forced Closure Of South Pass A Record 42 Days This Past Winter
It was a difficult winter for those driving Wyoming highways. Just from Jan. 1 through March 31, South Pass was closed 16 times for a record 42 days.
Wendy CorrMay 02, 2023
Teslas Are Now Priced Less Than Average American Car And Truck
The hottest selling electric vehicle last year was the Tesla Model Y. The base model is now priced less than the average American car and truck.
May 01, 2023
Feds Get An Earful From Americans Not On Board With Biden’s War On Gas Stoves
As the U.S. Department of Energy sifts through thousands of comments opposing proposed federal standards that could ban most gas stoves, New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas hookups in new construction.
May 01, 2023
Alleged Animal Abuser's Sentencing Hearing Implodes When She Says She Can't Stand Her Attorney
The sentencing hearing for a Riverton woman facing 10 animal cruelty charges for allegedly starving numerous animals to death fell apart Monday when the woman said she could no longer work with her public defender.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2023
Titus Swen, UW Featured Running Back Dismissed From Team In November, Signs With NFL’s Colts
Titus Swen, who was the University of Wyoming’s featured running back last season before being dismissed from the team by coach Craig Bohl, has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts.
Greg JohnsonMay 01, 2023
Repeat Wyoming Shed Antler Hunt Violator Banned From Federal Lands And Hunting For 5 Years
A Bozeman, Montana, man convicted of illegally stashing shed antlers in Wyoming — to profit by selling them as dog chews — can’t set foot on federal public land or hunt anywhere in the world for five years.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2023
FBI Arrests Fort Washakie Man For Threatening Federal Agent
The FBI says its agents arrested 45-year-old Leo Barnaby II on Sunday for threatening a federal agent, which could mean up to 30 years in prison if the agent is seriously hurt.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2023
Dave Simpson: Don't Look Now But No One's Watching The News
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "More and more, people I know are cutting cords and simply turning off the news..."
Dave SimpsonMay 01, 2023
With Antique Guns Going For $30K Or More, Premier Firearms Show Finds Home In Wyoming
There were several model 1876 Winchesters for sale Saturday at the New Frontier Gun Show and Western Collectibles Show in Cheyenne, ranging in price from about $3,000 for those in more heavily used condition to at least $30,000 for one in near-mint condition.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2023
Amazon Fast-Tracks ‘Teton,’ TV Show Based On Lifestyles Of Rich And Shameless In Jackson
“Teton” is a new TV show in the works that will feature the difference between the haves and have-nots of Jackson, Wyoming.
Jake NicholsMay 01, 2023
Hageman Accuses Head of ATF Of Trying 'To Subvert The Authority Of Congress' With Gun Regs
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman grilled the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives during a committee meeting, accusing the agency of changing regulations on bump stocks and pistol braces as a way to bypass Congress.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2023
Cheyenne Teen Dead After Being Shot In Head Early Sunday Morning, Police Investigating As Homicide
A 15-year-old Cheyenne girl died Monday morning after being shot in the head on Sunday. The Cheyenne Police Department said a homicide investigation is ongoing.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2023
Male Killed In Shooting That Left Thermopolis Police Sergeant Wounded, Coroner Reports
The Hot Springs County Coroner said someone was killed in the Friday officer-involved shooting that left a Thermopolis police sergeant wounded. The identity and age of the deceased weren't released, only that he was male and died on scene.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2023
Buffalo’s Downtown Murals Make Western Wyoming Seem Larger Than Life
Buffalo's downtown murals reflect local culture and history. Aaron Wuerker, one of the artists responsible for two large-format paintings, told Cowboy State Daily the murals are a draw for tourists, enticing them to stop and stay longer.
Wendy CorrMay 01, 2023
John Bear: Driskill vs Kinskey -- Hypocrisy, Or Is It?
Rep. John Bear writes, " It may be hypocritical to punish a member of the legislature for attending a meeting virtually when you don’t stand for important roll call votes yourself."
Rep. John BearApril 30, 2023
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Is As Western — And Wyoming — As It Gets
Cowboy mounted shooting is a true test of cowboy skills, and the sport's growing around Wyoming and the West. A fast-paced blend of rodeo and shootout, it’s often referred to as barrel racing with an attitude.
Jake NicholsApril 30, 2023
Yes, The Skin From Wyoming's Notorious Wild West Outlaw "Big Nose George" Was Used To Make Shoes
This is the macabre story of a once-common practice of binding books with human skin — and how Wyoming did that one better by skinning notorious Wild West outlaw "Big Nose George" and making him into a pair of shoes.
Jake NicholsApril 30, 2023
Near Wyoming: Mountain West Legend Is Inspiration For True Western Restaurant Experience — And It’s Amazing
The Bird and Jim restaurant sources 70% of its ingredients from the Mountain West and prepares them in an elevated way. That, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, make this Estes Park, Colorado, gem a must for a true Western experience.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
Wyoming Seeks $1.25 Billion For Hydrogen Hub, Which Critics Say Is Inefficient, Expensive And Stupid
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon says hydrogen will be “a cornerstone of our energy future.” Critics say putting a hydrogen hub in a dry, desert region where there's already a shortage of water is a "crazy and stupid idea."
April 30, 2023
Outdoor Recreation Has Turned Into An $860 Billion Dollar A Year Industry, How Can Wyoming Take Advantage Of It?
More than 200 stakeholders in the Wyoming tourism industry came together in Laramie last week to figure out how to best take advantage of the booming outdoor recreation business.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023