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Cody Firefighterâs Widow Endorses Cheney In Commercial; âShe Doesnât Back Down,â Widow Says
The widow of Cody wildland firefighter Tim Hart, who passed away after parachuting into a fire in New Mexico, appeared in a commercial released on Thursday endorsing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022
The New Pioneers, Part Two: Keeping History Alive In Chugwater
The Hopkins and the Millers have spent the past several months readying the Tri-County Mercantile for its grand opening, which coincides with this weekends 36th annual Chugwater Chili Fest.
June 16, 2022
Male Adult Grizzly Killed Grand Teton Grizzly Blondieâs Three Cubs
A male grizzly bear has likely killed the three cubs of popular female grizzly Blondie in Grand Teton National Park, park officials said.
June 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Thursday, June 16, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon, while the lowest price was $4.24 in Laramie.
June 16, 2022
Hageman Blasts Committee Investigating 2021 Capitol Riot
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman strongly criticized the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, calling its work an attempt to discredit former President Donald Trump and influence future elections.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
Wyoming To World: Weâre Still Open For Business
Communities near Yellowstone are trying to get the message out that just because Yellowstone is closed doesn't mean the rest of Wyoming isn't open for business.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Minnesota Restaurant Argues Taco Johnâs Could Never Be Confused For Mexican Food
The attorney defending a Minnesota Mexican restaurant quoted from the movie "My Cousin Vinny" when alleging that Cheyenne-based Taco John's could never be confused for authentic Mexican food.
June 16, 2022
Yellowstone To Adopt Reservation System In Wake Of Floods
Yellowstone National Park will adopt a reservation or timed entry system to prevent overloading of the parks southern loop while its northern loop remains closed due to damage caused by flooding, according to park Superintendent Cam Sholly.
June 16, 2022
Wyo Game And Fish Considering Unlimited Trout Fishing At Saratoga Lake Before Killing All Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is considering an emergency regulation that would allow people to take unlimited advantage of the trout and yellow perch in Saratoga Lake before a fish kill scheduled for this fall.
June 16, 2022
Wyoming Truckers Warn High Fuel Costs Raise Price Of Everything Else
High fuel prices are forcing an increase in the cost of all other goods in the West, which could lead to a decline in consumer demands for products, Wyoming truckers warned this week. Â
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2022
Cowboy Poets Remember Storyteller Baxter Black
With the passing of perhaps the best-known cowboy poet of a generation, Baxter Black, entertainers in his same field told Cowboy State Daily what they remember about him.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Gillette Family Seeks Publicâs Help in Finding Missing Ukrainian Teen
The family of a Ukrainian girl missing from Gillette is asking for the publics help in locating their adopted daughter. Because she's been in the U.S. for less than six months and speaks rudimentary English, they are especially concerned for her safety.
June 16, 2022
Shoshone Forest Campgrounds, Roads Closed By Flooding
Several campgrounds, roads, and trails in the Shoshone National Forest are closed are due to the same storms that caused devastation in Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Wyoming Has Had More Police Shootings This Year Than Usually Happens In Full Year
As of mid-June, Wyoming has had more police-involved shootings than usually occur in a full year.
June 16, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Fire And Rain, Yellowstone Flooding Disaster Breaks My Heart
Bill Sniffin writes: What has happened to the park leaves me feeling very sad. Our old friend has taken one helluva beating.
Bill SniffinJune 16, 2022
SOS Candidate Chuck Gray Hosts Screenings Of 2,000 Mules Movie
Rep. Chuck Gray is hosting screenings of the controversial Dinesh D'Souza film "2000 Mules" which claims to show evidence of coordinated voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
Yellowstone Flooding: No Death, Only Destruction
Remarkably, no one was seriously injured or killed in the flooding that destroyed roads and bridges, caused buildings to fall into rivers and displaced thousands of employees and visitors from Yellowstone National Park on Monday.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $5.53 per gallon, and the lowest surveyed price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon.
June 15, 2022
The New Pioneers: New Arrivals Thrive In Chugwater, Wyoming
The town of Chugwater, Wyoming is coming alive. One of the newcomers, Josh Hopkins, is planning on historically restoring the town's old Conoco station, complete with an attendant in a bow tie and cap who not only fills the gas tank, but also washes the windshield.
June 15, 2022
Stranded Florida Family Of 14 Stunned At Kindness Of Yellowstone-Area Residents
A stranded Florida family was overwhelmed by the kindness of Gardiner residents. They were told by the owner of a rental house to stay in the house for free and to keep safe. The rental car company then told them not to worry about the cars.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Yellowstone Towns Filled With Stories Of Close Calls After â1 In 500 Year Floodâ
Taylor Monfort-Eaton told Cowboy State Daily that when he woke up at 4:30am, water was gushing in to his basement apartment. "Fifteen minutes later and I wouldve been dead, he said.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2022
More Than $21 Million In Wrongful Unemployment Benefits Paid To Wyoming Workers During COVID
According to an analysis by the Government Accountability Office, more than $21 million in wrongful unemployment benefits were distributed to Wyoming workers during the Covid pandemic.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2022
Newcastle Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Domestic Battery, Resigns
The city of Newcastle is searching for a new police chief following the arrest of the town's former chief in late May on a charge of domestic battery.
June 15, 2022
Don Day: Worst Likely Over For Yellowstone Flooding, But Still A Chance This Weekend
Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said he believes the worst is over for the flooding in the Yellowstone National Park area, but there is still some concern for the effect expected weekend rainfall will have.
June 15, 2022