Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US
A judge restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. on Thursday, after their removal in the waning days of the Trump administration exposed the predators to hunting that critics said would undermine their rebound from widespread…
Following Cheney censure, Wyo Republicans evaluate allegiances
By Mike Koshmrl and Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com ROCK SPRINGS — To Lenore Perry’s eye, the Holiday Inn ballroom Saturday night was packed with red dresses, scarlet shirts and a lot of Harriet Hageman supporters. Perry, an attorney, has the same…
Supreme Court says teacher who had nude photos on his iPad shouldn’t have been fired
By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily Editors Note: This story has been amended to show that it was the DFS that informed LCSD2 of the images on the tablet. An Afton teacher whose pictures from his personal cell phone…
Maldonado named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
After becoming the first Cowboy to earn Mountain West Player of the Week three times in a season, Hunter Maldonado made it another first, as was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers…
Cardiac Cowboys Rally Past Utah State in Overtime, 78-76
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics The Cardiac Cowboys, who trailed by 10-points early in the second half rallied back and defeated Utah State in overtime 78-76 on Tuesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. The…
State adds almost 9,000 jobs in third quarter
CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming reported sizable job growth over 2021, though it’s still behind where it was before the coronavirus pandemic. From the third quarter of 2020 to the third quarter of 2021, Wyoming added 8,967 jobs, according to data…
Bridger Valley Students Recognized by UW Honor Roll
Seventeen Bridger Valley students were named to the University of Wyoming’s Dean’s List for the fall semester. The honor roll recipients earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average. Freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average are also…
Cowboys Clean Up Boards for 61-59 Road Win at Fresno State
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics The Cowboy defense and play on the glass lifted the Pokes to a 61-59 win over Fresno State on Sunday in the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. The Pokes…
Lawmakers want to reimburse fossil fuel producers to offset fed royalty hike
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Some Wyoming lawmakers want to provide a tax refund to fossil fuel producers to help offset a potential federal mineral royalty rate hike. The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee on Thursday unanimously passed the Mineral royalties…
LCSD No. 2 to implement new Social Studies content about Wyoming indigenous peoples
◆ The adjustment comes in response to The Indian Education for All Act. LCSD No. 2 is preparing to launch a new program that falls under the umbrella of the Social Studies track in kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum, with…