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Sour Grapes: Losing Candidates In Wyoming Vent Frustration With Election Results

Sara Burlingame, a Democrat who lost a bid to reclaim her legislative seat, said some Democrats lost to "alt-right candidates who wouldn't know how to even read a bill, let alone engage it critically."

Leo WolfsonNovember 11, 2022

Federal Judge Rules Against Biden’s $400 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Program

A federal judge ruled that President Biden overstepped his authority in forgiving $400 billion in student loan debt, stating, In this country, we are not ruled by an all-powerful executive with a pen and a phone.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2022

‘Dear Sirs’: The Untold Story Of Sgt. Silvio J. Pedri, A Wyoming Prisoner Of War

Wyoming documentary filmmaker Mark Pedri knew his grandfather had served in World War II, but it wasnt until after Sgt. Silvio J. Pedri died that his grandson learned he was one of the historic Men of the Iron Metz in a Soviet prisoner of war camp.

Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022

Bill Sniffin: Big Red Wave Would Have Helped Wyoming; Our State Races Were Yawners

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: The House is now dominated by Republicans, which brings up the sad fact that Wyoming lost a golden opportunity for increased clout when Rep. Liz Cheney decided to vote to impeach President Trump.

Bill SniffinNovember 11, 2022

Pennie Hunt: Be Careful Where You Hide Your Crumbs

Pennie Hunt writes: In life, we layer our feelings. If someone says something unkind to us, it may hurt our feelings, but we can brush off the little crumbs."

Pennie HuntNovember 11, 2022

Dave Walsh: For Wyoming Football, Nothing’s More Special Than A Border War Win

Dave Walsh writes: The Border War game is special for all Cowboy football players, dating back more than a century. Saturdays game will be the 114th Border War, and the teams will play for the 77th year in a row.

Dave WalshNovember 11, 2022

Gordon’s Chief Of Staff Retires, State Sen. Drew Perkins To Take Job

Gov. Mark Gordon is replacing retiring Chief of Staff Buck McVeigh with Drew Perkins, a longtime state senator, from Casper.

Leo WolfsonNovember 11, 2022

Wyoming Veteran, Former Fire Chief Wins On ‘Wheel of Fortune’

After appearing on Wheel of Fortune this week, Casper's Gary Wood said things that looked easy in his living room were not as easy in the studio.

Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022

Dimwitted Gillette Bank Robber Steals $2,000 Then Stops To Buy Gas In Getaway Car, Then Arrested

A bank robber was successful in stealing $2,000 from a bank in Gillette. But his getaway was hampered when he stopped to buy gas immediately after the theft. Shortly thereafter, he was arrested.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2022

Bill Would Give Wyoming Game Wardens OK To Issue Hunting Trespass Tickets

A bill to streamline the process for Wyoming game wardens to cite people for trespassing had wide support during a legislative committee meeting this week.

Mark HeinzNovember 11, 2022

Working For 5 Presidents, Wyoming’s Connie Gerrard Had Front-Row Seat Through History

As a young woman in the 1960s, Connie Gerrard left the safety of her hometown of Evanston to make a career in the White House working for five presidents from Johnson through Reagan.

Wendy CorrNovember 10, 2022

Wyoming’s First Wind Turbines Were Novelties, Then Sold For Scrap

On Sept. 4, 1982, about 500 residents, including Sen. Malcolm Wallop and Gov Ed Herschler, gathered in Medicine Bow as state officials dedicated Wyoming's first wind power turbines at an event dubbed Wind Turbine Day.

November 10, 2022

What A Way To Go: ‘Krapp Strapp’ No. 1 Way For Wyo Outdoorsmen To Do No. 2, Inventor Says

Karl Brauneis, a retired forester from Lander, told Cowboy State Daily that he thought the Krapp Strapps design was ingenious but would probably continue to just search for "a good log."

Mark HeinzNovember 10, 2022

While Wyoming’s Red Sea Became Redder, Its Blue Island (Teton County) Got Bluer

Wyomings elections on Tuesday followed a decades-long national trend of political polarization: already conservative areas got more red and Teton County became even more blue.

Leo WolfsonNovember 10, 2022

Plastics Industry Expert Refutes Greenpeace Recycling Report As Garbage

A report on recycling plastics by Greenpeace concludes that its a myth and plastics should be eliminated. An industry expert says thats lazy thinking.

November 10, 2022

Voters Oust Wyoming School Board Members In Wake Of Debate Over Sexually Graphic Books

Two of the newly-elected members of the Natrona County School Board said they specifically ran to remove the Casper high schools of the books Trans Bodies, Trans Selves and Gender Queer."

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2022

Fed Judge Strikes Down Vax & Mask Mandates For Preschoolers & Workers, Calls It “Tyranny”

A U.S. District Court judge has struck down a vaccine mandate for federally-employed preschool workers, and a masking requirement for the preschoolers, in 24 states, including Wyoming. The judge called the mandate "the very definition of tyranny."

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2022

By The Numbers, Wyoming Voters Show Less Interest In General Election

With many Republican races decided in the August primary, this years mid-term general election drew less interest from Cowboy State voters.

Leo WolfsonNovember 10, 2022

Yellowstone Park’s Mammoth Hotel To Remain Closed For Winter

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone National Park wont open this winter after all. Park officials say winter weather and supply chain issues have delayed the completion date.

Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022

Officials Say EPA Regs Raise Costs At Wyoming Gas Pumps

Every time drivers fill up at the pump in Wyoming, they could pay as much 20 cents per gallon for something called the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the EPA wont allow exemptions that would reduce that cost.

November 09, 2022

Hunting With Birds Of Prey An Art And Skill, Say Wyoming Falconers

Falconry, one of the most ancient forms of hunting small game and game birds, is still practiced in Wyoming. But dont expect the birds of prey to be pets or behave like dogs...

Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022

Wyoming’s First Black Elected Sheriff Pledges Transparency, Focus On Mental Health Response

Newly elected Sheriff Aaron Applehans from Albany County said he was committed to transparency and direct contact with the public.