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Upset That Your Candidate Didn’t Win? Blame The Also-Ran Candidates Who Never Had Any Shot At Winning
Thomas Kelly withdrew from the superintendent's race but too late for his name to get taken off the ballot. As his political ideology was similar to Schroeder, many of those 11k votes would likely have gone to Schroeder which could have changed the outcome.
August 19, 2022
Three Missing Cubs Not On Wyoming Grizzly Mortality List Probably Dead
A federal biologist told Cowboy State Daily that the total number of grizzly deaths in Wyoming is likely three more than the official tally of 28. That's because three missing grizzly cubs in Grand Teton National Park are likely dead.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2022
Rivalry Continues: Hageman, Cheney Argue Over Concession Phone Call
After Harriet Hageman said Liz Cheney did not concede to her, Cheney produced audio of the voicemail. Then Hageman released her own audio.
Jimmy OrrAugust 19, 2022
Jim Angell, Former Managing Editor For Cowboy State Daily, Dies At 64
Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily's former managing editor, died on Wednesday at the age of 64. Angell helped found Cowboy State Daily, which is now the largest news organization in Wyoming.
August 19, 2022
More Than 6,000 Vehicle-Wildlife Collisions Happen Every Year In Wyoming
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has initiated 240 separate projects to address the 6,000+ vehicle-wildlife collisions that happen every year in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s Message To Liz Cheney: ‘You’re Fired!’
Bill Sniffin writes: Cheneys nonstop criticism of Trump made her a one trick pony and Wyoming voters both did not like the trick nor did they enjoy seeing it played over and over again.
Bill SniffinAugust 19, 2022
Dave Walsh: Wyoming College Football Is One Week Away
Cowboy State Daily columnist Dave Walsh writes: "Im actually excited about watching and enjoying Cowboy Football without having to describe it. I cant wait to let out a cheer, or sing Cowboy Joe, whenever I want."
Dave WalshAugust 19, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Ray Hunkins Should Write More Columns
Dear editor: I am writing to commend Cowboy State Daily for the recent column you published by Ray Hunkins entitled "In Biden Administration, Ideology Trumps Common Sense."
August 19, 2022
Wyoming’s Daily Gas Map: Thursday, August 18, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.24 per gallon.
August 19, 2022
Wyoming Gets First Airstream Franchise; Grand Opening On August 27
The grand opening of Wyoming's first Airstream franchise is on August 27 in Etna, Wyoming. To many, Airstreams are as much of an American icon as Harley-Davidson.
August 19, 2022
Secretary Of State Policy Director Resigns; Says She Won’t Work For Chuck Gray
The communications and policy director for the secretary of state's office told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that she is quitting the office because of Chuck Gray's primary election win on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2022
Wyoming Hunting: “90/10” Big Game Hunting Allocation Might Be Down, But Not Out
The current idea for a 90/10 split for allocation of big game hunting tags in Wyoming has stalled with a wildlife policy advisory board, but an advocate for the idea said he and others hope to keep pushing the matter in the Wyoming Legislature.
Mark HeinzAugust 18, 2022
175-Foot Lawn Design Shows Off University of Wyoming Grad’s Cowboy Spirit
Jake Edmunds is a BIG fan of Wyoming Cowboy football. And hes shown it in a BIG way by mowing a 175-foot high replica of Steamboat, the Wyoming Cowboys icon, into his lawn just outside Sheridan.
Wendy CorrAugust 18, 2022
State Investigative Board Clears Two Reservation School Administrators Of Harassment Allegations
Although a federal agency implicated two Wind River Indian Reservation school administrators in a sweeping misconduct report which detailed an alcohol-fueled party with a topless student dancer, a state investigative committee last week cleared the pair of wrongdoing.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2022
One Last Ride For Deceased Rider at Wyoming’s Tom Horn Days; Suicide Prevention Group Formed
A suicide prevention group called "No More Empty Saddles" has been formed for rodeo and agriculture communities after the passing of bronc rider John Beer. Beer was honored this past week at Tom Horn Days in Bosler, Wyoming.
August 18, 2022
Large Bull Elk Poached Off Highway Near Wheatland; Head, Antlers Sawed Off
A large bull elk was illegally shot earlier this month near Wheatland along a highway that runs between two of southeast Wyomings premier elk hunt areas. It's head and antlers were sawed-off while the carcass was left to rot.
Mark HeinzAugust 18, 2022
Human Foot Found Floating In Yellowstone Hot Spring; Witness Says “Awful Feeling”
Law enforcement officials are investigating a human foot that was found floating in a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park, officials announced on Thursday.
Jimmy OrrAugust 18, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Tom Lacock Wins As Best Wyoming Election Guesser
Bill Sniffin writes: Lacock just missed the Drew Perkins-Bob Ide State Senate Race in Casper but guessed the total vote would be 180,000. The actual number was unofficially 171,000.
Bill SniffinAugust 18, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Moose at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Casper at $3.24 per gallon.
August 18, 2022
Pro-life Legislators, Group Ask To Defend Wyoming Trigger Ban, Say AG Hasn’t Done Enough
Saying the state isnt representing the pro-life argument fully in a lawsuit against its abortion ban, two state representatives have asked to join the lawsuit challenging the bans legality.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2022
Huge Crossover Presence In Wyoming Primary Election: 94% Of Ballots Republican
Tuesday primary election statistics appear to show huge numbers of Democrats crossed over to vote Republican in the primary.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2022
Crossover Voting Did Not Have Big Impact On Wyoming’s U.S. House Primary Race
Crossover voting did not have as large of an effect as some members of the Republican Party feared and predicted for Tuesdays U.S. House primary race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2022
Shooting The Breeze With Rod Miller & Cat Urbigkit: Post-Election Punditry
In discussing the Wyoming Republican primary, columnists Rod Miller & Cat Urbigkit say there wasn't a "Red Tsunami," Wyoming's GOP has a far larger tent that Frank Eathorne would prefer, and how the Dorr brothers had an awful election night.
Rod MillerAugust 17, 2022
Mustangs vs. Muleys: Wild Horses Out-Competing Mule Deer For Food, Water
Mustangs, or wild horses -- which some people consider to be feral animals could be hurting mule deer herds in parts of Wyoming, as they compete with the deer for food and water.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2022