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Monkeypox Hits U.S., Wyo State Health Officer Can’t Predict Whether It Will Spread To Wyoming
State Public Health Director Dr. Alexia Harrist said it was too early to tell if Monkeypox is going to be a major cause of concern for Wyoming.
May 26, 2022
Casper Abortion Clinic ‘Significantly’ Damaged Due to Smoke Caused By Arson
Fire investigators have identified an area of origin where a blaze began inside of a Casper abortion clinic on Wednesday morning, a Casper Fire Department spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday.
May 26, 2022
Hageman Finally Files For Congress; Still No Cheney
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman made it official on Thursday morning by filing the necessary paperwork to put her on the ballot for U.S. House. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has yet to file.
Leo WolfsonMay 26, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Military Museum Owner Can’t Help Thinking About Ukraine As He Prepares For Grand Opening Saturday
Wyomings foremost military historian, Dan Starks, will host the grand opening of his massive 140,000 square foot military museum south of Dubois on Saturday.
Bill SniffinMay 26, 2022
Letter To The Editor: 10th Amendment Will Save The U.S., Wyoming Will Be The Tip Of The Spear
Dear Editor: If elected governor, I will sign an executive order on Day 1 ordering the state police to walk all federal land managers out of their offices. The BLM, The Forest Service, The Park Service, U.S Fish and Wildlife, and others.GONE!"
May 26, 2022
Lummis Not A Fan Of Domestic Terrorism Act
Lummis said Americans should be wary of the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act because it adds to the size of the government to more closely monitor the activities of American citizens.
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2022
Natrona County Man Convicted Of Raping, Threatening Women Loses Supreme Court Appeal
The conviction of a Natrona County man who repeatedly sexually assaulted women and then threatened their lives was upheld Wednesday by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
May 25, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $5.18 per gallon. The lowest price as in Laramie at $3.98.
May 25, 2022
Mexican Restaurant Says Taco John’s Isn’t Real Mexican Food In Trademark Dispute
In a U.S. District Court, a Minnesota restaurant argued that Wyoming-based Taco John's does not sell authentic Mexican food, so it cannot be confused for an authentic Mexican restaurant.
May 25, 2022
Trump OK With Billboards Showing Hageman Called Him A Racist; “She Never Met Me,” He Said
Former President Donald Trump told Wyoming radio host Glenn Woods that he was not bothered by the billboards that the Cheney campaign put up reminding voters that Harriet Hageman once called him a racist.
May 25, 2022
Wyo Legislative Committee Revives Bill Making Meth Use While Pregnant A Felony
If passed, the bill would make consuming meth a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, but would also provide what Rep. Ember Oakley called a groundbreaking mandate on judges to sentence first-time offenders to treatment rather than prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 25, 2022
Cheyenne Mom And Daughter Crafting Beds Out Of Meal Delivery Kits For Rescued Dogs
A Cheyenne woman and her mother are collecting insulation from meal delivery kits to make pet beds for rescued animals.
May 25, 2022
GOP Chair Frank Eathorne To Be Keynote Speaker At Trump Rally
Wyoming GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne will be one of the keynote speakers at Saturdays Save America Rally in Casper featuring former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2022
Window Sticker Lies: Why Your Fuel Economy In Wyoming Isn’t As Advertised
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "As a part of what I do for a living, I drive a lot of cars. Big ones, little ones, pickups, hybrids, you name it. Most of the time, the EPA estimates for Miles Per Gallon (MPG) are wrong -- especially in Wyoming."
Aaron TurpenMay 25, 2022
Johnson County War: The Push To Fill All Elected Seats With “Patriot” Conservatives
In Johnson County, it's a battle to find the most conservative of conservative candidates and a Political Action Committee called the Patriot Conservatives of Wyoming, is behind it.
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2022
Longtime Moose & Bighorn Sheep Applicants Would Get Much Better Chance of Hunting License Under New System
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is considering a substantial change to its preference points system to give longtime applicants for moose and bighorn sheep hunting licenses a better chance of drawing one of the tags.
Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2022
Fire At Abortion Clinic in Casper on Wednesday Morning; Police Believe It Was Intentionally Set
A planned abortion clinic slated to open this summer in Casper was set ablaze Wednesday morning and law enforcement officials believe the fire was intentionally set.
May 25, 2022
Liz Cheney Tests Positive For COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday morning announced she has tested positive for the Covid virus
May 25, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.18 per gallon, and the lowest surveyed price was $3.98 per gallon in Laramie.
May 25, 2022
There Is At Least One Working Pay Phone Left In Wyoming, But There’s Gotta Be More
Cowboy State Daily has tracked down at least one working pay phone left in the state of Wyoming. But there's gotta be more...
Jen KocherMay 25, 2022
Casper Humane Society Rescues 13 Dogs Scheduled To Be Killed In Texas
The Casper Humane Society on Sunday took in 13 dogs that were scheduled to be killed due to overcrowding at an animal shelter in Texas.
May 24, 2022
With Surging Visitation, Yellowstone Superintendent Worries About Working Toilets Not Old Faithful
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said with increased visitation he's not worried about natural resources being harmed but he is concerned with a million more people flushing the toilet five times a day which has a big impact on wastewater treatment facilities.
Wendy CorrMay 24, 2022
Tara Nethercott, Cheyenne Senator, Joins Race For Secretary Of State
Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, on Tuesday announced she will be running for secretary of state. She is the third Republican to announce a candidacy for the job since Ed Buchanan opted against running for a second term.
Leo WolfsonMay 24, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Game & Fish Compensation Program Shortchanges Livestock Producers
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "Sympathy doesnt pay the bills, and its past time for Game and Fish to take action to re-evaluate its compensation formulas, and for state and federal lawmakers to try to figure out how to pay for these large predator species that the nation wants but are financially impacting ranchers."
Cat UrbigkitMay 24, 2022