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Nothing Says âVictoryâ Like Wearing Your Enemyâs Head: Gruesome Video Shows Deer Arenât Gentle After All
Forget about Bambi, deer can be incredibly aggressive toward each other, sometimes lethally so. A wildlife official said a viral video showing a deer wearing his vanquished opponent's head demonstrates that people should keep their distance from wildlife.
Mark HeinzMarch 01, 2023
Analysis: Bill Banning Sex-Change Surgeries For Kids Was Not Dead, But Vastly Changed After Leaving CommitteeÂ
Wyoming lawmakers are sparring over whether Chloe's Law, banning sex-change surgeries for kids, was already gutted when the House killed it Monday. Our analysis shows that the bill still contained one enforcement mechanism, but had major policy differences from its original version.
Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Fight About Gold On House Floor
Advocates say committee amendments have gutted a bill that would have forced Wyoming Treasurer, Department of Revenue to accept mineral tax payments in gold.
Renée JeanMarch 01, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Chicken Roping Is Gratuitous Bullying
Dear editor: I was sickened to learn about and watch a video of a chicken roping event hosted by a Wyoming bar.
Jimmy OrrMarch 01, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Bouchard Has Moral Compass That Rest Of Legislature Needs
Dear editor: I did some investigation on the term "f***king idiot" using the urban dictionary....
March 01, 2023
Greta Thunberg Protests Wind Farm; Wyoming Environmentalists Say They Understand
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has become world famous for protesting the use of fossil fuels and warning everyone that a great catastrophe will come if we dont replace them with wind and solar. Now the Swedish activist is protesting a wind farm in Norway. Â
March 01, 2023
Engineer In Powell Develops Military-Grade Drones That Can Blow Up Air And Ground TargetsÂ
Tom Rullman, president and CEO of GT Aeronautics, designs and manufacturers drones with military applications right out of the Powell Municipal Airport. Hes hoping to score a Department of Defense contract with his hunter-killer drone concept.
March 01, 2023
With 40 Positions Open At Laramie County Detention, New Sheriff Seeks to âGlam Upâ Correctional Careers
New Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has launched a podcast series which aims to show jobs as a correctional officer offer chances to save lives and make a difference in the world all on an entry level starting salary that can pay the bills.
Renée JeanMarch 01, 2023
Nonresidents Will Have To Wait Full Week Longer Than Wyomingites For Shed Antler Hunting
Nonresidents will have to wait a full week longer than Wyomingites to start hunting shed antlers, under a measure awaiting Gov. Mark Gordons signature.
Mark HeinzMarch 01, 2023
Hageman Jumps On Grizzly Delisting Train
Wyoming Republican Congresswoman Harriet Hageman joined the chorus calling for the delisting of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone area. She announced Tuesday that shed introduced a bill to the House of Representatives to have the bears delisted.
Mark HeinzMarch 01, 2023
Wyoming House Narrows Transgender Sports Ban To Only Apply To High School Girlsâ Sports Â
In an effort to sway fellow legislators against voting for the transgender sports ban, Rep. Trey Sherwood said in a pole-vaulting competition between Rep. Provenza (left) vs Rep. Mike Yin (right), she would bet on Provenza.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2023
Convention Of The States Bill Killed In Monday Night Massacre; Fear Of Losing 2nd Amendment Rights Cited
Many conservative legislators abandoned state Sen. Dan Laursens, Convention of States bill on Monday. Many opponents said they feared a runaway convention that ends up stripping away Second Amendment rights. Â
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: We Deserve Better Than The Freedom Caucus
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "A dark political cloud has entered Wyoming, settling over Cheyenne and the work of the Wyoming House of Representatives. It has resulted in a vile and morally corrupt attack on Wyoming Speaker of the House Albert Sommers."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 28, 2023
Guest Column: Freedom Caucus Didnât Kill âChloeâs Lawâ
Rep. John Bear writes: "Efforts to prevent the mutilation of children in our state has been a clear priority of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus... Most followers of the Legislature would find it to be unbelievable that the Wyoming Freedom Caucus would then kill the bill. They'd be right not to believe it."
Rep. John BearFebruary 28, 2023
Mortuary Of Dead Bills Leads To Pointing Of Fingers At Wyoming State Legislature
It was a bloodbath for bills on Monday night as the Wyoming Legislature killed nearly a dozen bills. And legislators are blaming each other for the fatalities.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2023
Hageman Seeks To End âEco-Griefâ Counseling Program For Distraught Fish & Wildlife Employees
A counseling program for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees purported to be suffering from eco-grief is part of a larger agenda to destroy the energy economy and the U.S. Congress should legislate it out of existence Wyoming Republican Congresswoman Harriet Hageman said.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2023
Wisconsin Man Killed In Lincoln County Avalanche Is Second Reported Wyoming Snowmobiling FatalityÂ
A 24-year-old man from Milwaukee, who died in an avalanche while in Lincoln County is this years second reported snowmobiling fatality in Wyoming. When a large section of snow gave way, the victim slid into a creek and was buried.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2023
Aaron Turpen Car Review: 2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary is Retro Awesome Guzzling
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says the 2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition is a remembrance of what vehicles were before we put effort into making them efficient. And comfortable. And ergonomic. And truly useful.
Aaron TurpenFebruary 28, 2023
House Advances Bill Restoring Gun, Civil Rights To Nonviolent Felons
The Wyoming House of Representatives on Monday advanced legislation that would restore nonviolent felons' gun and civil rights, but bill opponents worried about a provision that would take away those same rights under state law.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2023
Wandering With Wendy: Winter Driving and Almost Getting Jailed in CanadaÂ
Cowboy State Daily features reporter Wendy Corr is traveling the midwest with her band the Dan Miller Cowboy Music Revue. In her latest story, Wendy gets snowed in in Minnesota and almost gets arrested in Canada.
Wendy CorrFebruary 28, 2023
House Freedom Caucus Votes With Democrats To End Voting â Killing Chloeâs LawÂ
The Wyoming House Freedom Caucus on Monday voted to end first-reading debate on bills just hours before the deadline, killing multiple bills with the decision, including Chloe's Law, which child transgender treatments.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Wildlife Loses Unless We Solve Conflict Between Landowners & Hunters
Sabrina King writes: "Conflict between hunters and landowners is not going to decrease unless we have the hard conversations weve been afraid to have for far too long and come to solutions that work for all of us."
February 28, 2023
Sally Ann Said It Best: âTerribly Sadâ
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Where do you go for all those things my 70 co-workers in Illinois once did every day of the week, back when local newspapers were still viable, essential, and a great place to work?"
Dave SimpsonFebruary 28, 2023
House Votes Yes On Law To Keep Indian Children Out Of Non-Native Foster Homes Â
The state House approved its first reading of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Opponents argued that the law is racist against native children and causes them permanency problems. Proponents said it's necessary to preserve sovereign interests of American Indian tribes.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2023