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Man Nearly Plunges 800 Feet To Death After Jumping Fence At Bryce Canyon National Park
A tourist at Bryce Canyon National Park nearly fell 800 feet to his death after jumping over a safety fence and losing his balance inches from the canyon edge.
Jimmy OrrAugust 13, 2022
Gigantic $750 Billion Tax And Spending Bill Clears House, Cheney Votes Against
The massive $750 billion tax and spending bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act cleared the U.S. House on Friday and is headed to President Joe Bidens desk. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted against the measure.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Where Is Grizzly 399? Famous Bear Who Hasn’t Been Seen In Over A Month May Have “Eloped”
Unlike last year when a day wouldn't pass without a sighting of Grizzly 399 and her cubs, this year it's different. The famous bear hasn't been spotted in over a month. Wildlife advocates think she has "eloped" with her new boyfriend.
Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2022
Civil War Uniform Button Discovered At Little Bighorn Battlefield
Visitors to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument on Monday discovered a 146-year-old cuff button from a uniform worn in the battle where Gen. Custer was killed in 1876.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Say Chuck Gray Is Wrongly Taking Credit For Voter ID Bill
Two Republican legislators are saying that secretary of state candidate Chuck Gray is wrongly taking credit for a voter ID bill which passed in 2021.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
WYDOT Offers To Plow Stretch Of Critical Yellowstone Road So Citizens Aren’t Stranded
Although it's the dog days of summer, winter weather comes early in Yellowstone. WYDOT has offered to keep a critical road open if a flood-damaged road isn't fixed in time.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2022
One Dead In Wind River Indian Reservation Police Shooting On Thursday Evening
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Thursday evening.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Speed Goats, Swamp Donkeys, Assault Cows: Nicknames Abound For Wyoming’s Wild CrittersÂ
There are plenty of nicknames for Wyoming's wildlife. Some go back to pioneers who were baffled by the animals.
Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2022
House District 3: Open Seat Battle In Gillette Between Rusty Bell And Abby Angelos
With Speaker of the House Eric Barlow running for Wyoming Senate, the House seat in District 3 is up for grabs. Taxidermist Rusty Bell is taking on firearms business owner Abby Angelos.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
Who Is The Best Political Expert In Wyoming? Time To Take The Cowboy State Daily Political Quiz
Okay folks, who is the smartest political prognosticator of them all? Take our quiz.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Here Are My Predictions For The 2022 Wyoming GOP Primary Election
Bill Sniffin writes: After crunching my estimated numbers of probable voters, it shows that Liz could win. If Liz can pull off the upset of the decade, it will be because of four factors.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2022
Clair McFarland: Stupid Wood And The Zombie Apocalypse
Clair McFarland writes: "The house was eerily quiet. When you have four sons, quiet usually means someones been stuffed in a suitcase and mailed to Grandmas house. Not that weve ever gotten away with that."
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
University of Wyoming Poll: Hageman’s Lead Over Cheney Has Grown
According to a July 25-Aug. 6 University of Wyoming poll, Harriet Hageman is now leading U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney by 28 points.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, August 11, 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 $3.28 per gallon.
August 12, 2022
House Could Approve $750 Billion “Inflation Reduction Act” Friday
Both Wyoming Senators voted against the bill which, among other things, allocates another $80 billion to the IRS so the agency can hire another 87,000 employees.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Astronomical Double Header Thursday Night: Supermoon + Perseid Meteor Shower
Wyoming sky gazers will have to get strategic to watch this years Perseid meteor shower, as light from Thursday nights supermoon could drown out the meteors sparks. Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2022
Letter To The Editor: The Facts Chuck Gray Is Forgetting
Dear editor: The next time Mr. Gray states I authored and passed the Voter ID bill as justification for why you should vote for him. Raise the question about his honesty and integrity.
August 11, 2022
Dave Walsh: Wyoming Football Starts In 2 Weeks
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "Two weeks from now, Wyoming plays Illinois to start things in the much-anticipated 2022 season."
Dave WalshAugust 11, 2022
Cody Gubernatorial Debate: Gordon, Bien Would Consider Medical Marijuana Legislation
In a forum held in Cody Thursday morning, Republican gubernatorial candidates Gov. Mark Gordon and Brent Bien said they would not rule out approving medical marijuana if legislation came before them, legalizing the substance.Â
Leo WolfsonAugust 11, 2022
Man In Custody And Considered Person Of Interest In Casper Double Homicide
Luke Thomas Young, 26, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and is considered a person of interest in the shooting deaths of two Casper Residents Tuesday night
August 11, 2022
Cheney Defends FBI Raid On Trump Residence
Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday afternoon issued a strong statement against her fellow Republicans and in defense of the FBI, regarding the Monday FBI raid on former President Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago home.Â
Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2022
Biologists Say Established Wolf Packs Outside of Wyoming’s Northwest Corner Are Unlikely
A few wolves might wander far, but established packs outside of Wyomings northwest corner are unlikely, biologists say.
Mark HeinzAugust 11, 2022
Tourists In Yellowstone Walk-Up To 2,000 Pound Fighting Bison To Get Better View
Instead of staying in their car, two tourists left their vehicle to get a better view of two fighting bison in Yellowstone. One observer told Cowboy State Daily the couple was less than 10-feet away from the bison.
Jimmy OrrAugust 11, 2022
Microbrews Are Big Business In Wyoming, Contribute More Than $200 Million To Economy
Nearly every weekend over the summer in Wyoming, there's a microbrew festival. The state's 40 breweries contribute $200 million to the economy.mci
August 11, 2022