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Wyoming Law Prof: New California Law Banning Doctors From Advising Against COVID Vax Is Unconstitutional
A UW law professor and a retired Riverton doctor told Cowboy State Daily that a new California law that can de-license doctors for advising patients against COVID vaccines is alarming and likely unconstitutional.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 05, 2023
More Than 600 Elk Now Live Outside Lander; Sportsmen Believe It’s Due To Wolves
Eight years ago about 50 elk started showing up near Lander. Now the herd is more than 600. Sportsmen believe the move from the Wind River Mountains is because of the threat of wolves.
Mark HeinzJanuary 05, 2023
One Advantage For EVs: Tesla Goes Off 300-Foot Cliff And Doesn’t Explode
While the chances of any car catching fire is remote, statistics show that electric vehicles explode less often. The Tesla that plunged off a 300-foot cliff in California on Monday -- and didn't explode -- is a good example.
January 05, 2023
Basement Argument Ends In Shooting, Attempted Murder Charge For Cheyenne Man
A verbal altercation in a basement Tuesday afternoon escalated when 20-year-old Solomon Nunez allegedly pulled a firearm and shot another man, Cheyenne police report.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 04, 2023
What’s The Story Behind The Abandoned Tunnel Near Boysen Dam?
Off by itself, with no tracks leading to it, this now-abandoned, solitary tunnel is the only remaining evidence that the railroad tracks running through the Wind River Canyon once took a different route prior to the construction of Boysen Dam.
Wendy CorrJanuary 04, 2023
Cheyenne Post Offices Close Down After Amazon Dumps 13,000+ Packages Off & Allegedly Refuses To Deliver
Cheyenne postal workers say several post offices in Cheyenne were closed on Tuesday after Amazon dropped off 110 pallets of packages at the post office and were refusing to deliver packages in Cheyenne because of the recent storms in Wyoming.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 04, 2023
Schuler To Reintroduce Transgendered Athletics Bill Banning Biological Males In Female Sports
State Sen. Wendy Schuler said shes bringing back her Fairness in Womens Sports Act which, if passed, would prohibit biological males from participating in female sports.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 04, 2023
Sledding Death Of 10-Year-Old On Wind River Reservation Ruled Accidental
A report released Wednesday confirms that the incident that killed a 10-year-old boy while sledding on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Nov. 26 was accidental.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 04, 2023
Yellowstone Floating Human Foot Report Released;Â Floating Dark Clumps Discovered Too
Yellowstone National Park officials on Tuesday released a long-awaited report on the human foot found floating in a hot pool last summer. Fatty deposits and dark clumps were also discovered near the shoe.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 04, 2023
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Teams Up With National Freedom Caucus Network
State Rep. John Bear told Cowboy State Daily that the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is joining up with a national Freedom Caucus network which includes 9 other states to advance a "very conservative agenda."
Leo WolfsonJanuary 04, 2023
Wyoming Senior Citizens Start Weight Lifting To Battle Disease, Improve Quality Of Life
One 91-year-old Cody woman began deadlifting 45 pounds in November. Now she's up to over 70 pounds. The goal is not to compete but rather to improve their quality of life.
Wendy CorrJanuary 04, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Wyoming 100 Years Ago — Some Same Arguments, But At Least We Have Legal Booze
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "A look back at Wyoming newspapers issued 100 years ago this week found that the nation was generally grumbling over prohibition laws and the promise of more Blue laws that were designed to preserve the Sabbath."
Cat UrbigkitJanuary 04, 2023
Wyo Truckers Concerned With California Truck Law That Bans All Trucks, Buses Made Before 2010
Wyoming truckers are concerned with a new California law which bans all diesel trucks made before 2010, effective Jan 1. This will apply to any Wyoming truck driving through California, and states, such as Colorado, which often follows Californias lead.
January 04, 2023
Nationwide Hunting Ban For Convicted Poachers Helps Shut Down Criminals, Even Wealthy Ones
A 48-state hunting ban for poachers, which includes Wyoming, is a useful tool to help shut down illegal wildlife killers, particularly wealthy ones. Although they may just travel to Canada or Africa to poach.
Mark HeinzJanuary 04, 2023
Wyoming Counties Want To Assess Property Taxes For Wind Farms
Wind farm developers provide estimates of the property taxes a project will generate over its lifetime. County assessors say these estimates turn out to be far higher than the actual assessed values, and they want to have the authority to do the assessments on the county level.
January 03, 2023
Hageman Backs McCarthy In High Drama House Speaker Stalemate; 4th Vote Wednesday
Kevin McCarthy is still not the House Speaker after three votes on Tuesday left Congress in a stalemate. Hageman voted for McCarthy while Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert yelled "bullshit!" at McCarthy when he said he earned the job.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 03, 2023
Don’t Worry, There Are No Escaped Rhinos Running Wild Along Interstate 25
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department was besieged with phone calls after a parody Facebook account announced that two rhinoceroses were running loose on I-25 after a transport vehicle crashed.
Mark HeinzJanuary 03, 2023
Inauguration In Wyoming Capitol Rotunda Is First In At Least 50 Years
Monday's inauguration and swearing in of Wyoming statewide officials was the first in at least five decades held at the Capitol Rotunda, and the first since 1999 held at the state Capitol.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 03, 2023
Jack Nokes, Voice Of War Memorial Stadium, Hangs Up Microphone After 41 Years
Jack Nokes, the public address announcer for the Wyoming Cowboys, is stepping down after 41 years. In the 72-year history of War Memorial Stadium, there have only been two PA announcers, Walt Miller and Jack Nokes.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 03, 2023
Gillette Teen Who Died Unexpectedly Had Abdominal Infection, Coroner Says
The Campbell County Coroner told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that a 17-year-old high school basketball player is suspected to have died of complications from a sports injury.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 03, 2023
Gordon Calls For Dialogue Over Heated Social Media Divisiveness In Monday Inauguration
Wyomings top elected officials were sworn in at the state Capitol on Monday, including first-term Secretary of State Chuck Gray and Gov. Mark Gordon for a second term.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 02, 2023
Dave Simpson: Barrasso Opposed The Omnibus Bill
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Checking in on the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending spree, lewd drag queens and little kids, and Wyoming's apparent proliferation of crazies (like us)."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 02, 2023
Rod Miller: It’s a NECKERCHIEF, Dammit, It’s Not a Scarf
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The kid could have worn stiletto heels and a bustier from Victorias Secret to the branding and not drawn more ridicule. But, like always, he worked like a demon and drank his share of beer."
Rod MillerJanuary 02, 2023
At More Than $5 A Dozen, Eggs Are Expensive, Hard To Get Around Wyoming
Egg prices jumped 49% in the past year, more than any other grocery category, according to the consumer price index. In Wyoming, eggs cost more than $5 a dozen.
Renée JeanJanuary 02, 2023