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Sisters Nearly Killed After Being Rear-Ended Into Moving Train Near Wyoming Border
A young Nebraska woman and her little sister were nearly killed on Sunday when their car was rear-ended and pushed into a moving train near the Wyoming border.
July 05, 2022
Missing Ukrainian Teen From Gillette Found in New Jersey With 21-Year-Old Man She Met On Internet
A Ukrainian 15-year-old girl who ran away from Gillette in June was recovered in New Jersey last week after leaving with a 21-year-old man she met on the Internet.
July 05, 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 05, 2022
Legislative Committee Skeptical About Banning “Dark Money” From Wyoming Campaigns
A Wyo legislative committee is worried that First Amendment protections would be violated by barring corporations from making independent campaign expenditures.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022
Jackson Man Without Life Vest Drowns In Tubing Accident On Snake River Over Weekend
A 22-year-old Jackson man died in a tubing accident on the Snake River over the Fourth of July Weekend. The victim was not wearing a life vest.
July 05, 2022
Lingle, Wyoming Community Comes Together For Flood Cleanup After Evacuation
The community of Lingle, a small town in Goshen County, has come together over the last few days to help clean up the area after a flood caused a portion of the town to be evacuated on Friday.
July 05, 2022
Liz Cheney Not Ruling Out 2024 Presidential Run
Appearing on ABC News' 'This Week' on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney acknowledged the possibility of a presidential run in 2024 but said she hasnt made a decision yet.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2022
Aaron Turpen: No, Buying an Electric Car Does Not Make You a Democrat
Cowboy State Daily automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "While you may or may not be ready for an electric vehicle right now, you will likely see them as commonplace in your lifetime. And considering one wont change your political affiliation. I promise."
Aaron TurpenJuly 05, 2022
Heightened Wildfire Season In Southeast Wyoming, Other Areas Average So Far
Heading into the first full week of July, forecasts called for most of Wyoming to have about an average potential wildfire risk, but some southern portions of the state were trending above average.
July 05, 2022
Trump Blasts Cheney On July 4, Calls Her “Despicable Human Being”
Former President Donald Trump blasted Liz Cheney on Independence Day calling her a "despicable human being" after the congresswoman said the Jan. 6 committee could refer him to the Justice Dept for prosecution.
Jimmy OrrJuly 04, 2022
Economic Tsunami: NE Yellowstone Communities Say Flooding Has Created Ghost Towns
For communities at the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park which rely on tourism, the flooding in June has created an "economic tsunami." Businesses say the towns are totally empty.
Wendy CorrJuly 04, 2022
Rod Miller: Will Wyoming’s Silent Majority Speak Up?
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If Wyomings Silent Majority comes down on the side of Oral Eathornes MAGA carnival, then we can expect a future in which Romeo Bouchard is appointed Superintendent of the State School for Wayward Girls, and the Wyoming Supreme Court is replaced by the Park County Mens Full Gospel Gun & Glee Club..."
Rod MillerJuly 04, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Attempting To Eat Sanford’s Monster Burger Called “The OMG”
Food columnist Tim Mandese attempted to be the first person to ever successfully eat Sanford's "The OMG" burger which weighs more than five pounds and stands more than 15 inches tall.
July 04, 2022
Election Season Opens In Wyoming With Absentee Balloting
The 2022 election season opened in Wyoming on Friday with the commencement of absentee and early voting across the state. One election official said early voting on Friday was higher than the historical average.
Leo WolfsonJuly 03, 2022
Florida Man Who Illegally Walked On Hot Thermals In Yellowstone Has Turned Himself In To Authorities
A Florida man who ignored the warning signs and had himself filmed illegally walking on the hot thermals in Yellowstone National Park told Cowboy State Daily on Sunday that he has turned himself in to authorities.
Jimmy OrrJuly 03, 2022
Man, Famous For Surviving Electrocution, Cuts Video Walking On Yellowstone Hot Springs
A Florida man, who is 'famous' for surviving an accidental electrocution, posted a TikTok video on Friday showing him walking on the thermal hot springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2022
Evansville Cops Deny Beating Up, Tasing Man In Lawsuit Response
Two Evansville police officers have denied beating up, tasing and arresting a man without probable cause in a response to a lawsuit this week.
July 01, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday July 1, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest was $4.24 in Laramie.
July 01, 2022
Carbon County Prepares For Onslaught Of 10,000 “Rainbow Family” Members This Weekend
Carbon County officials are working with the U.S. Forest Service to prepare Wyoming for the arrival of more than 10,000 "Rainbow Family of Light" members attending the groups 50th annual gathering over the Fourth of July weekend.
July 01, 2022
Bill Sniffin: In Debate’s Wake, We Are Seeing The Art Of Wyoming Politics, 2022 Edition
Bill Sniffin writes: Interestingly, I believe this debate did move the needle, but not by either Cheney or Hageman.
Bill SniffinJuly 01, 2022
Vandalized And Abandoned Flag Pole On Remote Wyoming Highway Gets New Life Just In Time For July 4
After vandals toppled a flag pole on a remote stretch of highway in northwestern Wyoming, Greybull community members rallied to replace the flag pole and flag just in time for July 4.
Wendy CorrJuly 01, 2022
Montana Planned Parenthood To Stop Selling Abortion Pills To Women From Wyoming
Fearing possible civil and criminal repercussions, Planned Parenthood of Montana on Thursday announced it will stop supplying abortion pills to Wyoming women once the states abortion ban takes effect.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
‘Suspicious’ Package Sent To Liz Cheney Staffer In Riverton Deemed Safe
A suspicious package sent to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys staff in Riverton prompted business evacuations and a bomb-dog deployment Thursday afternoon, but the package ultimately was deemed safe.
Clair McFarlandJuly 01, 2022
Buying A Car In Wyoming Is “Ridiculously More Expensive Now” After The Pandemic
There's a shortage of cars for sale in Wyoming and the ones that are on the market are "ridiculously more expensive," said an automotive specialist from Edmunds.
Coy KnobelJuly 01, 2022