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Snowplow Drivers Hauling Off Wildlife Carcasses All Across Wyoming As Animals Continue to Starve
As wildlife continues to starve to death in Wyoming because of the harsh winter, snowplow drivers are hauling off carcasses from Interstates and highways across the state.
Mark HeinzMarch 30, 2023
Former Northern Arapaho Leader Stephen Fasthorse Dies Unexpectedly At 45
Stephen Fasthorse, a former top leader for the Northern Arapaho Tribe, died of an unexpected and sudden emergency, the tribe announced on Wednesday night.
Clair McFarlandMarch 30, 2023
Gordon Calls Emergency Meeting To Discuss Wildlife Starvation; 1,000s Of Pinedale-Area Deer Expected To Die
At a packed town hall meeting in Pinedale on Thursday, Gov Mark Gordon and Game and Fish officials discussed the brutal winter which has killed wildlife all across the state. âWeâre going to drop below 20,000 on a herd that used to have 80,000 deer,â one attendee said.
Mark HeinzMarch 30, 2023
Wyoming Abortion Lawsuit Expands To Include Ban On Chemical Abortion Pills
Abortion rights supporters have filed an amended lawsuit that now includes a challenge to a recently passed ban on chemical abortion pills, along with Wyomingâs new sweeping ban on nearly all forms of abortion.
Leo WolfsonMarch 30, 2023
Albertsons And Kroger Customers Say Mega Merger âSucked The Lifebloodâ From Albertsons
The mega-merger of two U.S. grocery giants will affect many Wyoming consumers, as well as 750 of the Cowboy Stateâs grocery store workers. Now 25 consumer plaintiffs suing to stop the deal have filed their first major motion, saying Albertsonsâ $4 billion pre-merger dividend âsucked the lifebloodâ from the company.
Renée JeanMarch 30, 2023
Hageman Calls Out âStunningâ Social Media Censorship In Subcommittee Meeting
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, said the Biden administration and âgovernment hacksâ must be held accountable for censoring social media over COVID-19 claims during a Thursday meeting of the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
Leo WolfsonMarch 30, 2023
Bad Predator Policies In Montana, Idaho Could Derail Delisting Wyoming Grizzlies, Bear Expert Says
Wyomingâs efforts to delist grizzly bears â possibly within the next year â could be derailed by poor predator management plans in Montana and Idaho, a bear expert told Cowboy State Daily.Â
Mark HeinzMarch 29, 2023
National Teachers Group Censors Climate Science That Doesnât Conform To Disaster Agenda
A national debate is growing over how energy and climate science should be presented in classrooms. The CO2 Coalition was kicked out of the National Science Teaching Associationâs annual convention last week for advocating for a more balanced view.
March 29, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Fracture As Faction Forms To Counter Hard-Right Wyoming Freedom Caucus
A new group of Republicans in the state Legislature calling themselves the Wyoming Caucus says it will organize to re-invigorate and unite âtraditional Republicans.â
Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2023
âFloodgates Are Openâ With Lawsuit Challenging UW Sorority Over Transgender Member
A constitutional scholar said the lawsuit several women are waging against a University of Wyoming sorority and its first transgender member has national implications and could very well end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2023
Rep. Don Burkart: Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Will Help Wyoming Stay A Leader In Energy
Rep. Don Burkhart writes: âWyoming has been, and will remain, a leader in domestic energy, so long as we continue to put together a sensible regulatory framework that advances new energy technologies.â
Rep. Don BurkhartMarch 29, 2023
Report Shows Renewables Pass Coal Generation, But Fossil Fuels Far From Extinct
Although numerous media organizations cheered the news this week that electricity from renewable energy surpassed coal, many details were ignored -- like the cost of electricity has doubled.
March 29, 2023
Dying By The Thousands: Miles Of Death As Wyoming Antelope, Deer And Elk Die From Winter Starvation
Outfitters say southcentral Wyoming antelope, deer and elk herds are dying off in huge numbers and that predictions that half of the antelope in parts of the state could die this winter probably fall short. Itâs more likely to be closer to 80%.
Mark HeinzMarch 29, 2023
Wyoming Woman Trains World Champion Border Collie Stock Dogs
Wendy Auzqui loves everything about working with ranch animals, but especially training border collies as stock dogs. She won the 2019 world championship with Frank, and repeated in 2022 with Quirt.
Jake NicholsMarch 29, 2023
Platte County Jail Says Inmateâs $2 Million Sexual Harassment Claim Not Lawsuit-Worthy
After a Platte County jail inmate demanded $2 million in a civil rights complaint alleging a deputy touched his chest in a âsexual mannerâ and two more deputies cited him for reporting the incident, the jail asked the court Monday to dismiss the lawsuit for not rising to the applicable legal standards.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2023
More Than 60 Earthquakes Rattled Yellowstone Lake On Wednesday; Humanity Not Doomed
Although the 60+ earthquakes that rumbled under Yellowstone Lake on Wednesday morning will certainly fire up the conversation about a civilization-ending volcano erupting in the area, officials say not to worry.
Jimmy OrrMarch 29, 2023
Chip Neiman: True Leadership Doesnât Spend Twice As Much As It Saves And Call It Fiscally Responsible
In a guest column, House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman writes: "First, I voted against the budget, and second, I voted to override the Speaker to pull the bill to prohibit the teaching of gender ideology and sexuality to young children out of the Speaker's drawer."
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2023
Wyoming LGBTQ Group Plans To Fight Transgender Sports Ban In Court
A Wyoming LGBTQ advocacy group is planning to challenge in court recently passed legislation that bans biological males from participating in girlsâ sports in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2023
Fiancé of Missing Kenyan Irene Gakwa Pleads Guilty to Felony, Financial Crimes
The fiancé of missing Kenyan woman Irene Gakwa pleaded guilty to three of the five felonies related to crimes against her in Campbell County District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Jen KocherMarch 29, 2023
Chuck Gray Says Complaints Against Rep. Cyrus Western Have âMerit,â Forwards To Wyoming AG
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray said Tuesday he believes four election finance complaints made about a mailer allegedly sent by state Rep. Cyrus Western last summer have merit. Heâs forwarded them to Attorney General Bridget Hill.
Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2023
Colorado Town Bans New Gas Stations In Effort To Fight Climate Change
The Louisville City Council in Colorado voted to ban new gas stations in order to fight climate change. Critics say the move makes no sense at all except there's a serious problem with energy ignorance in the U.S.
March 29, 2023
Suspected Casper Abortion Clinic Arsonist Released On Bond
A woman suspected of lighting fire to a planned abortion clinic in Casper last summer was released from jail on Tuesday afternoon.
Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2023
Women Sue University Of Wyoming Sorority For Accepting Transgender Member
Seven women are suing the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority for admitting a transgender woman into its sorority. The lawsuit says the individual has a profile on Tinder to meet women and "had an erection visible through his leggings" at the sorority house.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2023
State Treasurer Says Wyoming Revenue Picture Could Be Hit Hard By âWoke Capitalismâ
Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier said the environment, social and governance (ESG) movement could impact the oil, gas and coal industries to such a degree that Wyoming will need to set up a new permanent fund to support state government.Â
March 28, 2023