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Letter To The Editor: As Former Sec. Of State, I Urge Citizens To Vote For Tara Nethercott
Dear Editor: Having served the state of Wyoming for Secretary of State for 8 years, I feel confident that Tara Nethercott is the right candidate for this important office.
July 29, 2022
Candidate Profile: Incumbent Albert Sommers Faces Two Challenges In House District 20
There are three Republican candidates running in the Aug. 16 primary from HD 20, incumbent State Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, Bill Winney of Bondurant and Michael Schmid of La Barge.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Emergency Coordinator Issues Guidance On What To Do If Boysen Dam Breaks
The Hot Springs emergency management coordinator on Thursday warned citizens that if Boysen Dam failed (which he called unlikely), the town of Thermopolis would be under 70 feet of water in 90 minutes.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Clair McFarland: Shrimp Tacos And The Blood Of Our Enemies
Clair McFarland writes: "The Husband got our two oldest sons to play one of those card-and-token table games with four-hour, ghoul-infested medieval plot lines."
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Yes, Those 15,000 Crossover Voters Could Determine This Year’s Races
Bill Sniffin writes: Nobody in Wyoming has ever seen a campaign like this one where millions of dollars are being spent by the Cheney campaign to convince Democrats and Independents to vote for her.
Bill SniffinJuly 28, 2022
Dave Walsh: My Favorite University Of Wyoming Basketball Games
Columnist Dave Walsh is always asked his favorite UW basketball game was. In this column, he counts down his "Elite 8."
Dave WalshJuly 28, 2022
Sugarloaf Fire In Albany County Grows To 500 Acres
The Sugarloaf Fire that started in Medicine Bow National Forest in northern Albany County this week has grown another 100 acres, fire command officials announced on Thursday.
July 28, 2022
Rawlins Church Celebrates 140th Year This Week; One Of The Oldest Churches In Wyoming
On Monday, the France Memorial United Methodist Church in Rawlins was commemorated for its 140th year. It's one of the oldest churches in the state of Wyoming.
July 28, 2022
Homelessness On The Rise In Wyoming
The homeless population in Wyoming appears to be on the rise, according to at least two homeless advocates in the state.
July 28, 2022
Bob Murray’s Journey From Wind River Reservation To U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Bob Murray grew up on the Wind River Reservation and went on to be the chief federal law enforcement officer for the state of Wyoming. He retired in June, 2022.
Wendy CorrJuly 28, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Drew Perkins Is A Proven Leader
Dear editor: Drew Perkins is a champion of the United States and Wyoming Constitutions. He strongly believes that the answer to government overreach is not more government.
July 28, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday July 28, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.29 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.75 per gallon.
July 28, 2022
Afton Mayor, Wife Run Over By Car While Bicycling
The mayor of Afton and his wife were injured Thursday morning when they were hit by a car while bicycling, the Afton police chief told Cowboy State Daily.
July 28, 2022
Dedicated Licenses For Guides With Out-Of-State Hunters “Dead In The Water,” Says Legislator
A proposal by the Wyoming Wildlife Task Force to create a dedicated license pool for out-of-state big game hunters who use professional guides is likely dead in the water," says one Wyoming legislator.
July 28, 2022
‘Priceless’ Tribute To Fallen Marine McCollum To Be Held At Rock Springs Rodeo Friday
Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum will be honored during Patriot Night at the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo in Rock Springs on Friday night.
July 28, 2022
Letter To The Editor: Hageman Would Be More Effective Than Cheney
Dear Editor: Fairly or unfairly, Liz Cheney has alienated the Republican caucus and is a toxic presence to them.
July 28, 2022
Nethercott, Gray Square Off In Secretary Of State Race
State Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, says the states elections are secure with no major changes needed, while Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, says election fraud has occurred in Wyoming and changes are desperately needed.
Leo WolfsonJuly 28, 2022
Shooting The Breeze With Rod Miller & Cat Urbigkit
Cowboy State Daily columnists Rod Miller and Cat Urbigkit have teamed up to do a joint column to discuss Wyoming politics!
Rod MillerJuly 28, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday July 27, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson Wyoming at $5.29 per gallon. The lowest price was in Gillette at $3.77 per gallon.
July 28, 2022
Denver To Get First In-And-Out Burger; Wyoming Not Even On Map
While Colorado will be getting its 7th In-N-Out Burger soon, Wyoming still has zero. And will likely have zero for a long time.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022
Sugarloaf Fire Continues Burning Near Laramie, No Containment Yet
A wildfire sparked earlier this week in northern Albany County has not grown in the last 24 hours, but it has not yet been contained, a fire command team spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
July 27, 2022
State Of Wyoming Says Voter ID Lawsuit Lacks Merit, Asks For Dismissal
The State of Wyoming has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit contesting its new voter ID law.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Cody Horticulturalist Worried Impact Of Monarch Butterflies Making Endangered Species List
Despite Wyoming not being in Canada-to-Mexico annual migration flight path, a Cody horticulturalist is worried about the Monarch Butterfly making the Endangered Species List and how other pollinators could too.
July 27, 2022
Wyoming Court Halts Abortion Ban Temporarily, Weighs Whether Law Is Constitutional
A Wyoming judge on Wednesday halted the states imminent abortion ban for the next 14 days.
Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2022