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380 Inches Of Snow Made For Another Fantastic Kings And Queens Of Corbet’s Ski Competition In Jackson
Pulling off insane-looking tricks while dropping into the famously difficult Corbets Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has become an annual event that draws the best freestyle skiers and snowboarders on the planet. This year, 380 inches of snow welcomed the skiers...
Jake NicholsFebruary 20, 2023
Number Of Eagles Killed By Wind Farms In Wyoming Severely Underestimated, Biologist Says
Mike Lockhart, a wildlife biologist specializing in eagles who worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more than 30 years, told Cowboy State Daily the impacts to eagle populations from Wyomings wind farms is being underreported and downplayed.
February 19, 2023
Hunters Skeptical Over Grizzly Delisting In Wyoming; “It’s Like Charlie Brown And The Football”
Although officials are optimistic over the chances of the grizzly bear actually becoming delisted this time, Wyoming outdoorsmen are skeptical. "Its kind of like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football and Lucy keeps pulling it out from under him, one outdoorsman said.
Mark HeinzFebruary 19, 2023
Wyoming Tesla Owners Disagree On Taking ‘Recall’ Seriously Despite Cases Of Blowing Past Stop Signs
Tesla announced a recall of more than 363,000 U.S. vehicles equipped with its Full Self Driving software because of instances where the vehicles drive past stop signs, go straight in turn-only lanes, and not use "due caution."
February 19, 2023
No Cars, No Energy, No Mating: Has The Environmental Movement Turned Anti-Human?
One prominent environmentalist is calling for the end of cars. Another is calling for the end of all mating. One is OK with mating but only with short people. They all appear to believe that humans are a cancer on the planet and some of their views are becoming mainstream.
February 19, 2023
Rod Miller: A Challenge To Sponsors Of The Moronic Crossover Voting Bill
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "For years we have watched the legislature try to impinge on the voting rights of Wyoming citizens by outlawing crossover voting, with each effort dying somewhere in the legislative process. But each time it fails, this wrong-headed notion crops up again like a persistent case of herpes."
Rod MillerFebruary 19, 2023
Aaron Turpen On Trucks: Ford F-150 Lightning is the Ultimate Urban Cowboy Truck
In his review of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck, automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "Most of us in Wyoming are familiar with urban cowboys. Now we have the pickup truck equivalent."
Aaron TurpenFebruary 19, 2023
Pennie Hunt: Love Yourself Enough To Not Ignore The Warning Signs
Pennie Hunt writes: It was melanoma. I have pretty much done everything it said I shouldnt. I remember so many years ago splashing on baby oil to lay in the sun to gain the perfect tan. The years years of water skiing, swimming and hiking. And yes, visits to tanning beds.
Pennie HuntFebruary 19, 2023
From Desperation To CEO Of A Pretzel Empire, ‘Auntie Annie’ Shares Message Of Faith, Hope
After her 20-month-old baby was killed, Anne Beiler sought spiritual help -- only to get assaulted by her pastor. She considered suicide but with her husband's help, she was able to start anew. And ended up running largest pretzel company in the country with more than 1,700 locations in 48 states.
Renée JeanFebruary 19, 2023
Tired Of Waiting For Feds To Act, Wyoming Making Its Own Digital Banking Rules
After waiting about a decade for promised federal regulation of the emerging digital financial landscape, Wyoming lawmakers are making their own. A bill to regulate third-party apps that interface with banks is close to passing the Legislature.
Renée JeanFebruary 19, 2023
Bagpipers Perform On Behalf Of First Responders, Get Standing Ovation From Wyoming Legislature
Before members of the 67th Wyoming Legislature could fill the state Capitol chambers with the hustle and bustle of political babble, the sound of Scottish bagpipes resonated through the halls.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 18, 2023
Bill Sniffin: 2 of 3 Wyoming’s ‘USA Record’ Triplets Killed In Crash
Two of the three triplets who were the heaviest ever at birth -- died in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 near Chugwater on Feb. 9.
Bill SniffinFebruary 18, 2023
Wyoming’s Dinosaurs Were So Big They Pooped 3,000-Pound Boulders
With all due respect to the scientific community which recently dug up the world's largest penguin fossil from the beaches of New Zealand, Wyoming had dinosaurs that pooped bigger than that penguin.
Jake NicholsFebruary 18, 2023
First She Took On Bobby Flay, Now Wyoming Chef Petrina Pert Tapped As US Culinary Diplomat
The star continues to rise for Cheyenne Chef Petrina Peart. She almost beat Bobby Flay on his hit Food Network show and now has been tapped to represent the United States as a culinary diplomat.
Renée JeanFebruary 18, 2023
Wyoming Legislator Says He Was Threatened To Be Removed From Committee Over ‘No’ Vote
A question of how loyal Wyoming legislators should be to their assigned committees vs. voting their conscience came to a head this past week when Joint Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Art Washut called out Rep. Mark Jennings for voting against a bill the committee sponsored. Jennings said he was threatened to be removed over his no vote.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 18, 2023
Romance Novelist Faleena Hopkins, Who Disappeared After Wyoming Arrest, Found Safe
Romance novelist Faleena Hopkins has been located safe and sound after disappearing for more than two weeks following a high-speed chase through Grand Teton National Park and a weekend in jail in Wyoming.
Jake NicholsFebruary 18, 2023
Wyoming Game Wardens May Get Authority To Ticket Trespassers As Bill Revived
A bill that would Wyoming game wardens broader authority to cite trespasses, which died in committee on Tuesday, was resurrected Friday by the same Wyoming House Committee.
Mark HeinzFebruary 17, 2023
$10 Million Wyoming Shooting Complex Would Be Huge Draw For ‘Most Second Amendment-Friendly State’
Wyomings reputation as a Second Amendment haven could bode well for efforts to build a $10 million shooting sports complex here.
Mark HeinzFebruary 17, 2023
Bill Allowing Hounds To Chase Mountain Lions Gets OK From Wyoming House
A bill that would allow houndsmen to run their dogs after mountain lions outside of regular hunting season passed its first reading before the Wyoming House on Thursday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 17, 2023
Sweeping Abortion Ban Stalled For Eight Days, Senate President Cites Constitutional Concerns
Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he has constitutional concerns about the Life Is A Human Right Act and isn't certain whether to advance the bill to the Senate for a vote.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2023
Delisting Grizzlies Gains Momentum As Wyoming’s US Senators Get Congress Involved
Efforts to delist grizzly bears took another step forward Thursday as U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso joined other Western senators in introducing a grizzly delisting bill to Congress.
Mark HeinzFebruary 17, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Work To Counteract Skyrocketing Property Tax Bills
Of 21 bills filed this session to ease exploding property tax increases, Rep. Liz Storers House Bill 99 has emerged a favorite. It calls for relief to kick in when property tax bills are more than 10% of someones gross income.
Renée JeanFebruary 17, 2023
Wyoming Senate Sides With Governor Over Tribe, Advances Tribal Hunt Bill
Though members of multiple tribes oppose it, the state Senate on Thursday advanced a bill giving Gov. Mark Gordon authority to establish hunting agreements with tribes whose treaties contain special hunting rights.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2023
Effort To Reform How Wyoming Residential Wind And Solar Sell Power Back To Grid Dies
Calling Sen. Cale Cases push to reform Wyomings net metering rules a solution in search of a problem, people who produce their own electricity showed up in force to argue against letting the Wyoming Public Service Commission set the rates utility companies pay to buy their excess power.
February 17, 2023