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Grizzly 399 And Her Four Cubs Are Out And About
Grizzly 399, the most celebrated bear in the world, and her four cubs have emerged from hibernation.
April 15, 2021
Lummis On National Debt: “We Are On An Unsustainable Trajectory”
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and some fellow Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday that pushes to balance the federal budget within the next decade.
April 15, 2021
Garth Brooks Cheyenne Frontier Days Concert Sells Out In Minutes
If you were hoping to be one of the lucky people to get a ticket for Garth Brooks' concert at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 2021, unless you acted within seconds of the time they went on sale, you're out of luck.
April 15, 2021
Teton County Extends Mask Order Until Mid-May
Teton County has extended its mask order requiring people to wear face coverings while in public places until May 17, two months after Gov. Mark Gordon discontinued the statewide mandate.
April 15, 2021
Wyoming’s ‘State Of Emergency’ Needed For Federal Funds
The state of emergency declared for Wyoming last year because of the coronavirus pandemic needs to continue to allow the state to take advantage of certain federal programs related to the illness, according to a spokesman for Gov. Mark Gordon.
April 15, 2021
Much Of I-80 Closed Due To Winter Conditions
Interstate 80 is closed both directions between Rock Springs and Laramie due to winter conditions. The interstate is also closed westbound between Laramie and Cheyenne due to a rolling closure.
April 15, 2021
Cowboys’ Marcus Williams — Mountain West Freshman of the Year — Enters Transfer Portal
Williams is the second Cowboy to enter the transfer portal since the season ended.
April 15, 2021
Biden’s “30 By 30 Plan” – a Slap at American Private Property Rights
Guest columnist Karen Budd Falen says the Biden administration's solution to climate change is: "for the federal government to (1) acquire more private land to take it out of production and (2) eliminate all use on federal land."
April 15, 2021
Trump Calls Cheney “Crazy”; Bouchard Urges Other Candidates To Stay Out of Race
Former President Trump on Wednesday said Liz Cheney was "crazy" and he would be endorsing someone "soon" to run against her.
April 15, 2021
46 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Wednesday; 502 Active
The state reported 46 new laboratory-confirmed and 11 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 502 active cases.
April 14, 2021
Following Death in Wyoming Prison, Feds To Drop Murder Case Against Taylor Leigh Plainbull
Federal authorities are moving to dismiss the case against a Montana man convicted of killing his former girlfriend because he died in a Wyoming jail while awaiting sentencing.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2021
Mask Requirement Dropped at Some Wyoming Schools
Some Wyoming school districts are now exempt from the state-issued mask mandate.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2021
Lummis, Cheney Differ on Biden’s Afghanistan Troop Removal Announcement
Lummis praised the announcement that the U.S. was removing troops from Afghanistan while Cheney said it was a victory for the Taliban.
Jimmy OrrApril 14, 2021
Dog Ejected From Car During Rollover, Found OK
A dog was ejected from a vehicle during a rollover near Cheyenne Wednesday morning, but the story thankfully had a happy ending.
April 14, 2021
Bouchard Claims Cheney Is Scared, Being Backed By “Woke” Corporations
Hours after Cowboy State Daily revealed U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney smashed her fundraising record during the first quarter of 2021, one of her challengers is making claims about the representative's backers.
April 14, 2021
Don Day: Spring Is On Spring Break This Week
Many Wyoming residents woke up Wednesday to discover, to either their delight or horror, that snow had fallen overnight.
April 14, 2021
Cheney Hits Record-Setting Quarterly Fundraising Amount With Over $1.5 Million
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney had a record-breaking first quarter for fundraising as the campaign hauled-in more than $1.5 million. Her previous high quarter was $321,000.
April 14, 2021
Cody Couple To Face Murder Charges In Toddler’s Death
Two Cody residents are now facing first-degree murder charges in the death of 2-year-old Paisleigh Williams.
Wendy CorrApril 14, 2021
Federal Ban On Oil And Gas Activity Contributing To Wyoming’s Slow Economic Recovery
This years new federal mandates banning new oil and gas leases on federal lands, many of which are in Wyoming, have added to the states economic difficulties.
The Center SquareApril 14, 2021
58 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming Tuesday; 457 Active
The state reported 58 new laboratory-confirmed and 24 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 457 active cases.
April 13, 2021
Wyomingites Can Apply For Reimbursement For COVID Victims’ Funeral Expenses
Wyoming residents who have lost a loved one in the last year to the coronavirus can apply for federal reimbursement of funeral expenses.
April 13, 2021
Mask Order In Wyoming Schools Extended Until End of April
Students in most Wyoming schools will be required to wear masks or face coverings for at least two more weeks.
April 13, 2021
Barrasso Says Humanitarian, Security Crises Exist at Border; “We Want to Finish the Wall”
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso told his Senate colleagues this week there are two crises currently going on at the U.S./Mexico border: humanitarian and national security.
April 13, 2021
Wyoming Department of Health Pauses Administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The Wyoming Department of Health is recommending all state health care providers temporarily stop giving the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine to patients due to reports of the vaccine being linked to a rare form of blood clotting.
April 13, 2021