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Rawlins Latest Wyoming City To Allow Delivery Of Booze
Since the state Legislature passed a bill legalizing alcohol delivery, Cheyenne, Jackson, Casper and now Rawlins have OKd alcohol delivery in their communities.
Renée JeanDecember 11, 2022
T. Rex Skull Found in Neighboring South Dakota Sells For $6.1 Million; Whole Region Is Ground Zero
A 200-pound, 6-foot-7 Tyrannosaurus rex skull found in the Hell Creek Formation in South Dakota was sold on Friday in a Sothebys auction for $6.1 million.
Greg JohnsonDecember 11, 2022
Rod Miller: We Canât Let Trump Off The Hook For His Treachery Against Our Constitution
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Regardless of how many MAGA memes youve seen with Trump portrayed as some flag-draped, screaming eagle uber-patriot, the man places himself above the Constitution and isnt afraid to say so."
Rod MillerDecember 11, 2022
Lander Woman Fills Hundreds Of Backpacks For Homeless
After Tammy Green put out a call on social media for necessities and backpacks to put them in, the people of Fremont County delivered. Every morning, her front porch was overflowing. By the time she had 300+ backpacks, she put her plan into motion.
Mark HeinzDecember 11, 2022
Lummis To Lead Caucus Of Western Senators
Sen. Lummis will serve as chair of the Senate Western Caucus ,an organization that gathers Republican senators from states west of the Mississippi River to talk about Western issues and best advocate for the Western way of life.
Leo WolfsonDecember 11, 2022
Cheneyâs Last Stand: Liz To Keep Target On Trumpâs Back For Remainder Of Term
Cheneys office says that drafting and delivering the final report of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack is the congresswomans main focus.
Leo WolfsonDecember 10, 2022
$100,000 Wyoming Bell-Ringer Will Man His Red Kettle âAs Long As I Possibly Canâ
For the Salvation Army, the holiday season is make-or-break as a small army of red kettle bell-ringers deploys across the Cowboy State. Leading that army is Martin Tigar of Casper, who spends up to 48 hours a week bringing in donations with his unique two-fisted bell-ringing style.
Greg JohnsonDecember 10, 2022
Cheyenne Chef Petrina Peart Battles Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay On Food Network Show
The U.S. Air Force brought Petrina Peart to Wyoming and to her ultimate passion cooking. That passion recently landed her on the Food Network in a cook-off of goat curry against celebrity chef Bobby Flay on his hit show Beat Bobby Flay.
Renée JeanDecember 10, 2022
Already Richest In US, Teton County Wealth Divide Widens By $100,000
The wealthiest county in the nation -- by a long shot -- Teton County's average per capita income in 2021 jumped 44% over the year before. At $318,000 per year, it's more than $120,000 than second place Pitkin County, Colorado, home to Aspen.
Renée JeanDecember 09, 2022
âGutsâ Or âLong-Term Mistakeâ? Wyoming Republicans Discuss Lummisâ Same-Sex Vote
U.S. Sen. Lummis has riled some conservatives in the Cowboy State with her support of the Respect for Marriage Act. Others respect it. Former Sen. Al Simpson said "it showed guts."
Leo WolfsonDecember 09, 2022
In True Griswold Fashion, Casper Family Goes Bigger Every Year With Holiday Light Show
Saying their house at 3148 Whispering Springs has more lights than the Griswolds, the Wagner family attracts hundreds of passers-by each year to experience their 45,000-light Christmas display.
Wendy CorrDecember 09, 2022
Keep Burning Fossil Fuels, Says Wyoming Climate Change Skeptic
Cheyenne author, geologist, computer scientist, and environmentalist Tony Heller is a contrarian in national climate circles. He believes that carbon dioxide is not producing any meaningful warming and since CO2 is not a problem, he says we should just keep using fossil fuels.
December 09, 2022
Wyoming Governor Reviewing Use of Chinese-Owned TikTok; No Ban Yet
Gov Mark Gordon has asked for a review of the social media platform TikTok. Some other Republican governors have banned their state agencies from using it due to concerns it could be gathering intelligence for China.
Clair McFarlandDecember 09, 2022
Gordon Presents $354 Million Supplemental Budget, Calls It âConservative And Boldâ
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday presented his $354 million supplemental budget, stating that Wyoming should invest revenue from recent oil and gas boom so state can support itself during more lean years in the future.
Leo WolfsonDecember 09, 2022
âCorner Crossingâ Case Could Reshape Wyomingâs Trespass Laws
Recognizing that a pending lawsuit over a corner crossing could have sweeping implications for Wyomings land access and trespass policy, advocacy groups for ranchers and hunters are weighing in.
Mark HeinzDecember 09, 2022
Wyoming-Based Visionary Broadband Announces $100 Million Expansion
The Gillette-based Visionary Broadband has announced a $100 million commitment to expand high-speed internet in many communities across Wyoming including Lusk, Dayton, Yoder, and LaGrange.
Renée JeanDecember 09, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Worst Winter Road In America â Who Named Our Snow Chi Minh Trail?
Bill Sniffin writes: Some recent research credits a couple of old codger newspapermen as being responsible for coming up with the Snow version of this name for this treacherous stretch of interstate highway.
Bill SniffinDecember 09, 2022
Dave Walsh: Arizona Bowl Has Been Good To The Cowboys
Dave Walsh writes: The 2019 Arizona Bowl, the game itself, would be one of those wonderful successes for the Cowboys. An offensive explosion led to a 38-17 win over Georgia State, and was one of the most important and impressive Wyoming bowl wins, ever!
Dave WalshDecember 09, 2022
Woke Capitalism Takes Another Blow As Vanguard Withdraws From Climate Alliance
Public pressure likely played a role in Vanguard pulling out of the world's largest climate-finance alliance, one industry observer told Cowboy State Daily. Asset managers are realizing that the last thing most people want is their retirement fund pushing progressive politics down their throats, he said.
December 09, 2022
Biden Swaps Russian Arms Dealer For WNBA Player; U.S. Marine Still Imprisoned
President Biden was roundly criticized by many for a prisoner exchange that freed a WNBA player for a Russian arms dealer nicknamed the "Merchant Of Death" while a U.S. Marine still languishes in a Russian prison.
Jimmy OrrDecember 09, 2022
Be Bear Aware, Grizzlies Can Still Maul You In The Winter
Biologists are urging outdoors-people to stay "bear aware" in Wyoming as grizzly attacks, although rare, can still happen in the winter. There was a grizzly encounter last month in Fairbanks, Alaska and in late 2018, and woman and her infant were mauled and killed by a male grizzly.
Mark HeinzDecember 08, 2022
Hageman Selects Former Trump Aide From Kansas To Be Chief Of Staff
Incoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has confirmed that Carly Miller, a former Trump aide from Kansas, will be her chief of staff. Miller was Hageman's campaign manager.
Leo WolfsonDecember 08, 2022
Father Of Torrington Cop Charged In Hit-And-Run That Left Woman âBrokenâ
The Goshen County Attorney's Office has filed a felony charge against the father of a Torrington police officer implicated in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian six weeks ago.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
No More Natural Gas: Biden Plan Would Ban All Federal Buildings From Using Fossil Fuels By 2030
Energy experts say Biden's plan to eliminate fossil fuels in more than 360,000 federal buildings in the U.S. is absurd and foolish. Not only would the buildings need to be retrofitted but weather-dependent energy sources are unreliable as Germany is experiencing.
December 08, 2022