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Sheridan Woman Identified As Steamboat Point Falling Victim
A Sheridan woman has been identified as the person who fell from Steamboat Point in Sheridan County on Tuesday.
June 16, 2021
All of Wyomingâs Delegation Oppose Teaching Critical Race Theory In Schools
A congressional measure critical of "critical race theory" has won the support of U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
June 16, 2021
Pony Express To Head Through Wyoming Next Week
The ride will take place through the southern half of Wyoming from June 21 to June 23, when the riders will cross the state border into Nebraska, according to the ride tracker. A rider is expected to cross into Wyoming around 6:30 a.m. on June 21, hitting areas from Granger to Torrington in the two-day period.
June 16, 2021
Judges Accuse Laramie County DA Leigh Anne Manlove Of âIncompetenceâ & Violating Rules Of Conduct
Most of the violations, the complaint said, stem from Manloves failure to competently perform the duties of her office that prompted all of the judges in Laramie County to write a letter expressing concern about her performance.
June 16, 2021
51 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 437 Active
The state reported 51 new laboratory-confirmed and 18 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 437 active cases.
June 16, 2021
Black Bear Escapes Charging Grizzly Bear With âPowerful Exit Strategyâ
A black bear which was pursued by a much larger and faster grizzly bear was able to escape by using its "powerful exit strategy" -- climbing.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Wyoming Towns Annihilated Record Temperatures on Tuesday
Wyoming didn't just break high temperature records on Tuesday, many communities absolutely obliterated them.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Barrasso and Energy Sec. Granholm Agree on Domestic Uranium For Bill Gates Nuclear Plant
A rare show of bipartisanship occurred on Capitol Hill on Tuesday when Sen. John Barrasso and Energy Sec. Janet Granholm agreed on the need for domestic uranium for the future nuclear power plan in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Park Service Asks Public Not To Drive Over Elk
The National Park Service is advising people to check under their cars for elk before driving off.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Nine More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The deaths of nine more Wyoming residents have been tied to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday.
June 15, 2021
Rising Humidity Helping Firefighters Battle 1,000-Acre Robinson Fire
Milder temperatures and rising humidity are expected to help firefighters battle the Robinson wildfire which covers more than 1,000 acres of land near Buffalo.
June 15, 2021
Special Riverton Event For Cowboy State Daily Subscribers
Subscribers, donors, readers, and friends of Cowboy State Daily are invited to its first News and Brews event at The Rusty Truck Restaurant in Riverton this Thursday at 4pm.
June 15, 2021
Dept of Health Warns Public About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever & Colorado Tick Fever
After a wet spring, the Wyoming Dept of Health is warning the public about tick-borne illnesses like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Colorado Tick Fever.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2021
Fundraiser Organized to Bring Missing Manâs Family to Wyoming
A fundraiser has been organized to help bring to Wyoming the family of an Irish man missing in Grand Teton National Park since last week.
June 15, 2021
Dave Simpson: Maybe Weâre Being Led By Idiots
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Given our open southern border, crime in our big cities, the wild federal spending spree, consider the possibility that we are led by idiots."
Dave SimpsonJune 15, 2021
Jeffree Star Becoming Full-Time Wyoming Resident
Jeffree Star is selling his California home and moving to Wyoming to become a full-time resident, the makeup mogul announced this week.
June 15, 2021
Big Boy 4014 Will Leave Cheyenne In August, Return In September
Union Pacific's famed locomotive, the Big Boy 4014, will embark on its 2021 tour on Aug. 5 from Cheyenne.
June 15, 2021
Yellowstone, Grand Teton Tourism Supports 11K Jobs, Creates $800M In Spending
A new report by the National Park Service showed that 3.8 million visitors to Yellowstone National Park last year spent more than $444 million in communities near the park.
June 15, 2021
Fatal Disease Found In Devils Tower Bats
Researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in bats at Devils Tower National Monument this week.
June 15, 2021
Woman Dead After Falling From Steamboat Point In Sheridan County
A woman was found dead Tuesday morning after falling from Steamboat Point in Sheridan County.
June 15, 2021
Story Of Wyoming Couple Convicted Of Multiple Murders To Be Told On Oxygen Show
The story of a Wyoming man and woman accused of multiple murders will soon be told in an Oxygen television show.
June 15, 2021
Dennis Sun: When It Comes To Fake Meat, Itâs All About Money
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "The concerning issue is, along with telling the positive story of their alternative products, they tell an inaccurate story of the products they want to substitute."
Dennis SunJune 15, 2021
111 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Monday; 216, Recoveries, 437 Active
The state reported 111 new laboratory-confirmed and nine new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 437 active cases.
June 15, 2021
Gordon Criticizes Biden Royalties Proposal
A plan to abandon a proposed mineral royalty reduction that never took effect is being criticized by Gov. Mark Gordon as the latest in a pattern of steps being taken against fossil fuels.
June 15, 2021