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Sighting Of Ultra-Rare Wolverine Confirmed In Grand Tetons
A wolverine was spotted in Wyoming for the second time this year. The sighting is unusual as wolverines are spotted, on average, only once every two years in the state.
July 07, 2022
Through The Roof! Gas Tops $7 Per Gallon In Teton County
A gas station in Teton County is selling premium unleaded gasoline for more than $7 per gallon and $6.69 for regular unleaded. The average in Wyoming is $4.83.
July 07, 2022
Wyoming Workforce Short On Police, Nurses, Teachers, Truckers, And Everything Else
Despite Wyoming's low unemployment rate (3.2%), there are massive shortages of workers in essential fields all across the state. Some police departments are suffering a shortage of 30%.
Clair McFarlandJuly 07, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday July 7, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Teton Village at $6.69 per gallon. The lowest price $4.24 per gallon, was found in Laramie.
July 07, 2022
Prisoner Transferred To Virginia Sues Wyoming
A man convicted in Wyoming of second-degree murder is suing the state, alleging mistreatment at the hands of his jailers in Virginia.
July 07, 2022
Wyomingâs Al Simpson Receives âPresidential Medal Of Freedomâ From Biden
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson received a Presidential Medal of Freedom award from President Joe Biden on Thursday afternoon in commemoration of his work in Congress.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2022
Vigilante Group âPredator Poachersâ And Police Bust Cheyenne Perv
A vigilante group known as the "Predator Poachers" got a Cheyenne man arrested in a sex sting on Monday after he attempted to solicit sex from what he though was an 11-year-old girl.
July 07, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday July 6, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Teton Village near Jackson at $6.69 per gallon. The lowest price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
July 07, 2022
Gap Between GOP, Dem Voters In Wyoming Reaches New High
The gap between the number of registered Republicans and Democrats in Wyoming reached a level in July higher than any on record with the secretary of state's office.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2022
Worland Residents Angry Over Gordon No-Show At Debate
Some Washakie County residents are upset that Gov. Mark Gordon did not show up to a gubernatorial debate last week. Organizers say they never received notice that the governor would not make the event.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Strangulation Charges Against Torrington Man
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Torrington who admitted to trying to strangle his girlfriend. The man said there was no factual basis for his conviction. However, the court said his admitting to the crime was factual enough.
July 06, 2022
Codyâs Buffalo Bill Center Reassembling Gigantic Grizzly Bear Skeleton; âItâs Adult Legosâ
The Buffalo Bill Center in Cody is building a gigantic grizzly bear skeleton as part of a new exhibit. The bone-builder, an Alaskan who has assembled whale & moose skeletons, says it's like "adult legos."
Wendy CorrJuly 06, 2022
Former Cheyenne Hospital Employee Accessed Records Of 1,600 Patients
A former Cheyenne Regional Medical Center employee improperly accessed the records of about 1,600 patients over nearly two years, the hospital's compliance director told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
July 06, 2022
Lawsuit Claims Dubois Mayorâs Wife, Not Motel Owner, Refused Room To Veteran With Service Dog
The owner of a Dubois motel said a former employee -- who happened to be the mayors wife -- told a veteran who had a service dog that she could not stay at the motel because the motel did not allow "pets."
July 06, 2022
Patriotism Is Part Of The Curriculum At Park County Schools In Cody
While patriotism may be "out of style" in some areas of the country, it's not in Wyoming. Especially in Cody, where patriotism is literally written into the policy books at Park County School District #6.
Wendy CorrJuly 06, 2022
Campbell County Fair Replaces Pig Wrestling With âAmerican Ninja Warriorâ Competition
In place of its popular pig wrestling event, the Campbell County Fair will now host an "American Ninja Warrior"-style event, in which teams of four will race through a massive obstacle course.
July 06, 2022
Dan Dockstader Drops Out Of Secretary Of State Race; Endorses Tara Nethercott
Wyoming State Sen. President Dan Dockstader told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that he is dropping out of the Secretary of State race and endorsing Tara Nethercott.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2022
Dave Simpson: A Far Cry From The Watergate Hearings
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Some of us are old enough to remember the Watergate hearings back in the summer of 1973. Trust me on this: The January 6th 'hearings' ain't no Watergate hearings. "
Dave SimpsonJuly 06, 2022
Wyoming Company Sues Over Digital Currency Deal
A Wyoming company that pledged artwork and gemstones to back a digital currency is suing the company that issued the digital currency.
July 06, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday July 5, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price was $4.24 per gallon in Laramie.
July 06, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Al Simpson May Still Be The Most Interesting Man In Wyoming
Bill Sniffin writes when former Sen. Al Simpson, a Republican who is a harsh critic of current Wyoming GOP leadership, receives his Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, he will say that he is an American who lives in Wyoming and will not be saying that he is a member of the Wyoming Republican Party.
Bill SniffinJuly 06, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: The Colorado Wolf Mess
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "In the current situation, it doesnt matter how many times those wolves kill cattle, or dogs in ranch yards, the wolves can suffer no consequences."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 06, 2022
Adoption Agencies Say There Are More Than Enough Families Ready & Waiting To Adopt Babies
Wyoming adoption agencies say babies will not go unwanted because of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion. They say there is no shortage of families waiting to adopt children.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2022
Social Influencer Known For Eating Raw Animal Organs Set To Move In To Kanye Westâs Building In Cody
A social media influencer best-known for eating raw liver and raw animal organs as part of his nutrition company is working to purchase Kanye West's giant 31,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Cody.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022