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Yellowstone: Do Not Take Selfies With Bison Even If They Appear Like They Want To
Once again the National Park Service is warning people to stay away from wildlife after a bison rested his head on a boardwalk in Yellowstone. Instead of walking away from the animal, people gathered around it taking selfies.
June 08, 2022
Out-Of-State Hunter Pays $115k For Bighorn Sheep Hunting Tag At Lander Event
An out-of-state hunter paid $115,000 at a charity event in Lander for the opportunity to hunt a bighorn sheep in Wyoming. That's a bargain. Earlier this year, a bighorn sheep tag sold for $305,000.
June 08, 2022
Lummis Says Stance On Gun Control Has Not Changed Despite CNN Story
Despite a CNN story that appeared to show U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has had a change of heart on some gun control measures, her spokeswoman on Wednesday said the senators positions have not shifted.
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2022
A Return To Summer: Tornadoes, Funnel Clouds, Hail, 90 Degree Temps, And Snow
Summer weather is back in Wyoming and that included tornadoes, funnel clouds, hail, and 90 degree temperatures on Tuesday. Next week, snow is in the forecast.
Jimmy OrrJune 08, 2022
Pony Express Rides Again Through Wyoming Beginning On Thursday
The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will pass through Wyoming beginning Thursday, June 9, with more than 150 riders in a horseback relay transporting a machila satchel filled with over 1,000 pieces of mail from Missouri to California.
Wendy CorrJune 08, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.49 per gallon and the lowest was in Cheyenne at $3.99 per gallon.
June 08, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Risks & Rewards of Storytelling
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "We were contacted by a production company working on a science-based series focused on the intersection of people and predators. I liked what seemed to be their honest curiosity about the issue and its complexities, and we agreed to host the film crew..."
Cat UrbigkitJune 08, 2022
Park County Group Testifies Against Hand Counting Ballots From 2020 Election
A Park County civil liberty group testified against a proposal to hand count ballots from the 2020 election. The group said the proposal is meant to "undermine trust in elections."
Leo WolfsonJune 08, 2022
Permanent Daylight Saving Time For Wyoming Just Got One Step Closer
The push to get rid of daylight saving time gained another victory last week with Colorado becoming the latest state to join Wyoming on the measure.
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2022
Fate Of Wyoming Alpha Female Wolf Living In Colorado Is Unknown
A Wyoming wolf that migrated to Colorado two years ago has not been seen in several weeks, if not months, according to recent reports.
June 07, 2022
Cheyenne’s House District 44 Race: Purple, Crowded, Contentious
One of the most dramatic races in the state legislature may be in House District 44 in Cheyenne. Two candidates are related to each other. Another is trying to win the seat back. And two are making their first foray into politics.
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2022
Casper Police Release Information On Abortion Clinic Fire Suspect As Video Footage Emerges
The Casper Police Department has released video footage of a white female who they have identified as the suspect in starting a fire in late May that caused significant damage to an abortion clinic in Casper.
June 07, 2022
Six Years After Bison Placed In Minivan, Wildlife Officials Plead With Public To Leave Animals Alone
Wildlife officials have sent out a reminder that "rescuing" wild animals is a bad idea. Six years ago, tourists placed a bison calf in their minivan because they thought it looked cold. Days later the calf was euthanized because the mother abandoned it.
Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2022
Blizzard Of Chaos, Part 2: Cheyenne Police Says Dairy Queen Owner Not Breaking Any Laws
Despite the long lines that sometimes go more than 20 cars deep on one of Cheyenne's busiest roadways, the Cheyenne Police Dept says the owner of the popular Dairy Queen on Pershing Blvd is doing nothing wrong.
June 07, 2022
Judge Allows Out-Of-State Hunters $4 Million “Emotional Pain And Suffering” Lawsuit To Continue
A Park County judge is allowing a $4 million lawsuit against the Wyo Game and Fish Dept to continue. Two out of state hunters claim they were subjected to emotional pain and suffering as well as "past and future loss of enjoyment of life."
June 07, 2022
Casper Police Found Justified In Fatal Shooting Evansville Man In March
Four Casper police officers on Tuesday were found to have been justified in shooting an Evansville man during a standoff in March.
June 07, 2022
Wyoming Radio Host’s List Of Top Places To Get Gored By Bison Is Accurate — And Helpful
Although a Wyoming radio host's list detailing the "Top Five Places To Get Gored By Bison In Wyoming" was meant to be humorous, it's actually pretty accurate and helpful.
Wendy CorrJune 07, 2022
Cheney Prepares For Prime-Time January 6 Hearing
When Liz Cheney appears on primetime TV Thursday night as part of the January 6 Committee, it will be one of the most prominent roles a member of the Wyoming congressional delegation has ever played in such a high-profile legislative hearing.Â
Leo WolfsonJune 07, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, June 6, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $5.49 per gallon and the lowest surveyed price is in Gillette at $4.18 per gallon.
June 07, 2022
Dave Simpson: Still Four Feet Of Snow? You Betcha!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "As of Monday morning, the government reporting station at Sand Lake in the Medicine Bow National Forest showed 50 inches of snow still on the ground - four feet, two inches."
Dave SimpsonJune 06, 2022
Tribal Leader Endorses Cheney Over Fellow Tribal Member
Arapaho tribal official Lee Spoonhunter has endorsed Rep. Liz Cheney for Wyomings lone U.S. House Seat, passing over his fellow tribal member who is also vying for the position. Â
Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2022
$50K Worth Of Copper Stolen From Sheridan College
Around $50,000 worth of copper construction materials were stolen on Sunday from the Sheridan College campus, a Sheridan Police spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
June 06, 2022
Blizzard Of Chaos: Cheyenne’s Dairy Queen Attracts Customers And Accidents
Some Cheyenne residents are worried that someone will get killed as lines in front of a local Dairy Queen can extend up to 20 cars on one of the busiest streets in the city.
June 06, 2022
Wyoming GOP Chair Frank Eathorne Says He Won’t Resign
Although calls have been made by several GOP officials within county party organizations asking State GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne to resign, he is refusing to do so. Â
Leo WolfsonJune 06, 2022