Cowboy State News Network

08/22/2023

The walk-in hunting area and hunter management area programs have given hunters some great access. Without these programs, it wouldn’t be as easy to hunt those lands.

Don’t forget about the walk-in hunting areas The walk-in hunting areas around the state are providing some pretty good hunting access that would be tough to get onto if we didn’t have the walk-in program. August 17, 2023 Ty Stockton Great Outdoors 0 The walk-in hunting area and hunter management...

08/21/2023

If there’s ever a time to turn the checkbook and credit cards over to your better half, this is that time. It seems outdoor gear catalogs come in the mail every day, but this time of year, those catalogs don’t just sit on the end table. Now they call your name. They reach out to you with little papery hands, trying to convince you to open them up, pick out a few billon dollars-worth of gear and dial the toll-free number.

Hunting gear catalogs can be dangerous Picking up catalogs filled with hunting equipment is always dangerous, but never as dangerous as it is this time of year. August 21, 2023 Ty Stockton Great Outdoors 0 If there’s ever a time to turn the checkbook and credit cards over to your better half, this...

09/04/2022

“Plague is a serious bacterial infection that can be deadly for pets and people if not treated as soon as possible with antibiotics,” said Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH. “The disease can be passed to humans from ill animals and by fleas coming from infected animals. We are letting people know of the potential threat in the cat’s home area as well as offering a reminder about plague to people across the state.”

Plague Confirmed in Albany County Cat Posted on September 1, 2022 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments WDH 9-1-22 Laboratory testing has recently confirmed a rural Albany County cat died of plague, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).  The cat’s home was in the...

08/23/2022

Is it that time already?!?!?!?

Please be aware that school starts again for CCSD #1 on Monday, August 22nd.

This means school zones will be back in effect and monitored closely by officers for the safety of our community's most precious resource. Please pay attention to the different streets in Douglas that have posted school zones.

And, please pay extra attention to the little ones walking to and from schools or bus stops, as they may not always be paying attention to you!!

Crossing guards will be in place at several locations. And yes, you MUST stop if directed to do so!

Help us to help you, and our entire community to have a safe school year!!

08/20/2022

07/11/2022

Ty Stockton in the Great Outdoors:

I built a shooting range in my yard when I first moved to my house. I set the backstop up at the bottom of one of the hills in my pasture, and I could shoot down at it from the top of another hill 100 yards away. It wasn’t ideal, though; the backstop hill was full of rocks, so ricochets were a big problem. I found a pile of 6×6 timbers and I lined the backstop area with those, and that worked until the cows started kicking rocks down from the top of the hill onto my ricochet-preventing timbers.

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I finally finished my shooting range. Again. When I moved into my current house 12 years ago, the very first thing I did was to set up a backyard shooting range. Posted on June 29, 2022 by Ty Stockton in Great Outdoors // 0 Comments I built a shooting range in my yard when I first moved to my house....

07/09/2022

Ty Stockton in The Great Outdoors:

About a month ago, my wife asked me if I wanted to do the 100-mile Tour de Prairie ride. I declined. I’ve done 100-mile bike rides in my younger days, but youth was a big factor in my decision to do them. The other factor was fitness. I’m not talking about general fitness. I think my lungs and my legs could still handle a 100-miler, but I’m absolutely certain my posterior could not.

Riding a bike for that long puts a lot of pressure on your sitting region, and you really need to build up to that. But it did get me thinking about the hunting season.

Bike hunting takes preparation, too Last weekend, my wife did the Tour de Prairie, a bike ride from Cheyenne to Chugwater. Most people who do that ride do it on road bikes, but Amy did it on a mountain bike. That’s impressive. Posted on June 30, 2022 by Ty Stockton in Great Outdoors // 0 Comments ...

07/07/2022

“In many instances Senator Tara Nethercott and I agree on topics related to ensuring safe and secure elections in Wyoming by working with 23 county clerks, in addition to maintaining a successful business division within the Secretary of State’s office,” said Dan Dockstader. “Her commitment to economic diversity, job creation and job retention will also be reflected in the Secretary’s business division.”

Dockstader endorses Senator Tara Nethercott as the next Secretary of State Posted on July 6, 2022 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments Dockstader 7-6-22 As we move through the election process, I have found it important to elect a Secretary of State with the education and experie...

06/19/2022

Great Outdoors with Ty Stockton:

I love introducing my kids to the things I got to experience the first time with my dad. Things like fishing, hunting, hiking and camping were some of the best things my dad taught me how to do. Even better, there are so many different ways you can do those activities, when we went on our second, third, fourth, and later adventures, they still seemed like doing them for the first time.

Not all things you do with your dad are fun When you have kids, sometimes you get to do things that take you back to when you were your kids’ ages. Often that’s a good thing, but sometimes it’s not as great. Posted on May 31, 2022 by Ty Stockton in Great Outdoors // 0 Comments I love introduci...

06/10/2022

Ty Stockton in the Great Outdoors:

I was out feeding the horses on Sunday morning, and a turkey vulture flew down into the pasture. As I watched, it landed just out of my view over the lip of a little rise.

I finished feeding the horses, but kept my eye on the spot where the bird had disappeared. Since it hadn’t taken off again yet, I hustled back into the house and grabbed my camera, then I started out into the pasture to try to get a good picture.

06/07/2022

Ty Stockton in the Great Outdoors:

There’s truly something cathartic about the repetitive motion of casting a fly. The trickle of the water over rocks has healing powers of its own, and catching the occasional trout lends a feeling of accomplishment that further enhances the catharsis.

Fishing is therapy, and it’s the cheapest kind Seems like we haven’t yet really gotten back to normal since the pandemic. Things are still weird. We could all do with a little fly-fishing therapy. Posted on May 24, 2022 by Ty Stockton in Great Outdoors // 0 Comments There’s truly something cat...

06/04/2022

If you’re at all serious about camping, you can spend a small fortune – or even a large one, for that matter – on camping gear. Every time you head for the hills, you evaluate all your equipment, and even some of the newest goodies can come up lacking.

Camping can get expensive if you let it I’ve talked before about my thoughts of breaking down and buying a recreational vehicle for camping. But even without an RV, camping can get pretty expensive. Posted on June 1, 2022 by Ty Stockton in Great Outdoors // 0 Comments If you’re at all serious ab...

06/03/2022

There’s a common perception floating around that grizzlies are aggressive defenders of their territory that will maul or kill a person if the bear is startled or threatened. It’s also commonly believed that black bears are skittish and shy and will run from trouble rather than stand and fight.

These generalities can lead to trouble.

https://cowboystatenews.com/be-bear-aware-and-stay-safe/

Be bear aware and stay safe Seeing a bear, whether it’s a black bear or a grizzly, can be the highlight of an outdoor adventure. But getting too close can turn an awe-inspiring experience into a tragic one. Posted on June 2, 2022 by Ty Stockton in Great Outdoors // 0 Comments There’s a common pe...

03/16/2022

“We are extremely pleased to have signed this new contract with Wyoming Sports Properties and the University of Wyoming,” said KFBC owner snd general manager Dave Montgomery “This continues a relationship dating back to 1941 and the very first radio broadcast of a Wyoming football game. We are extremely proud of our relationship with UW athletics.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/montgomery-broadcasting-and-uw-continue-broadcasting-partnership/

Montgomery Broadcasting and UW continue broadcasting partnership Posted on March 16, 2022 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments photo courtesy of UW Athletics MB 3-16-22 Montgomery Broadcasting has just signed a new 6-year contract as the “Flag Ship” station of the Cowboy Spor...

03/07/2022

“What we know is there are a lot of new and exciting opportunities coming at us fast in the energy and tech industries,” said Representative Don Burkhart, one of the key legislators that has been pushing for this joint position. “We want to work closely with the Governor’s Office to make sure we are well positioned to adjust laws or create new ones for new industries or technologies if needed. We know companies are shopping for a home and we want that home to be Wyoming.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/governor-and-legislators-launch-effort-to-maximize-economic-growth-of-emerging-energy-projects/

03/02/2022

“As we see our case numbers and hospitalizations receding, it is time to begin the shift to a new phase. This virus will be with us for the foreseeable future and we should manage it appropriately,” Governor Gordon said. “That means being personally responsible for one’s own health and respectful of your family and neighbors. Use the tools we now have available and stay home when you’re sick.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/governor-to-lift-public-health-emergency-declaration/

02/08/2022

Safety considerations bar people from picking up carcasses from extremely busy roadways, such as Interstates 25, 80 and 90. It also disallows collection in active construction areas and within national parks in Wyoming. Other rules outline where to park for collection and the use of emergency flashers, as well as banning field dressing on the roadway.

https://cowboystatenews.com/collecting-roadkill-use-the-wyoming-511-app/

Collecting roadkill? Use the Wyoming 511 app Posted on February 7, 2022 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments WGF 2-7-22 Collecting roadkill? There’s an app for that. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming Department of Transportation recently launched new feature...

12/17/2021

“With the quick spread of this variant across the nation, including within some of our neighbor states, we are not surprised with this result and expect there are other cases within Wyoming that haven’t yet been identified,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH.

https://cowboystatenews.com/omicron-variant-presence-confirmed-in-wyoming/

Omicron Variant Presence Confirmed in Wyoming Posted on December 17, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments WDH 12-17-21 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, at least one case involving the newer omicron variant has been confirmed within the state, according to the Wyoming Depa...

10/26/2021

From August to September, unemployment rates followed their normal seasonal pattern and fell in every county. Unemployment sometimes decreases in September as schools and colleges staff up for the start of a new school year. The largest unemployment rate decreases occurred in Sweetwater (down from 4.7% to 3.4%), Natrona (down from 5.0% to 3.7%), and Campbell (down from 4.6% to 3.4%) counties.

https://cowboystatenews.com/wyoming-unemployment-falls-to-4-5-in-september-2021/

Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 4.5% in September 2021 Posted on October 25, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments DWS 10-25-21 The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rat...

10/21/2021

“Finishing blocks, finishing catches, finishing throws, finishing runs, stuff like that,” said Williams. “I feel like, as an offense, we have the talent, we have the weapons to really attack any team in our conference. But if we don’t finish, and the defense does, then we’re down for the count. So a big emphasis this week is going to be finishing, and really dominating these guys like we know we can.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/the-word-of-the-week-for-the-cowboys-is-finish/

The Word of the Week for the Cowboys is Finish Posted on October 20, 2021 by Keith Kelley in FrontPage Slider, Sports // 0 Comments photo courtesy of University of Wyoming athletics department by Keith Kelley–20 Oct ’21 There are a lot of issues for the Wyoming Cowboys right now, and most of the...

10/06/2021

“Our Constitution requires a secure border. It’s clear that this crisis is not getting appropriate attention from the Biden Administration,” Governor Gordon said. “Our border states have asked for our help in addressing this emergency, and we are responding. It’s important to see firsthand what these states are facing.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/governor-gordon-to-get-a-firsthand-look-at-the-crisis-on-the-southern-border/

09/16/2021

“It’s safe to assume that the risk for plague exists all around our state,” Harrist said. “While the disease is rare in humans, it is important for people to take precautions to reduce exposure and to seek prompt medical care if symptoms consistent with plague develop.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/wyoming-detects-rare-human-case-of-pneumonic-plague/

Wyoming Detects Rare Human Case of Pneumonic Plague Posted on September 16, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments WDH 9-16-21 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced today the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in a northern Fremont County resid...

09/13/2021

Driskill’s Civics Transparency Act is currently in draft form with the Legislative Service Office. Driskill said his bill gives "parents the tools to know what is being taught in their children’s classrooms and prevents the indoctrination found in the critical race theory curriculum that has been pushed by the far-left and has found its way into some classrooms."

https://cowboystatenews.com/wyoming-senators-driskill-and-dockstader-join-state-superintendent-jillian-balow-to-lead-fight-against-critical-race-theory-in-wyoming/

09/09/2021

“Twenty years after that devastating day that every American who was alive that day remembers, we witnessed the American People’s resolve and the best of our spirit even in a time of tragedy,” Governor Gordon said. “We remember that day and honor all those who sacrificed so much, who answered the call, and who continue to ensure the world remembers there is no better friend, no worse enemy than the people of the United States of America. It is right that we honor all those this day and that in so doing we can affirm that all that day cost us has not been in vain.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/capitol-ceremony-to-recognize-20th-anniversary-of-9-11-set-for-saturday/

08/23/2021

Governor Gordon reiterated that personal responsibility is essential. Even though there will be no statewide mask mandate, vaccination and mask usage can help students and staff minimize the ripple effects that illness and quarantining can have on Wyoming’s communities and economy. “Together we can keep people working, kids learning, businesses thriving and all the members of our families healthy,” the Governor said.

https://cowboystatenews.com/governor-health-and-education-officials-make-keeping-schools-open-a-priority-amid-covid-surge/

Governor, Health, and Education Officials Make Keeping Schools Open A Priority Amid COVID Surge Posted on August 23, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments Gov 8-23-21 As students return to classrooms across the state during a time of increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections,...

08/23/2021

“We’re encouraged by the results of this one-time testing event and the related survey on vaccination,” UW President Ed Seidel says. “While the numbers are incomplete, they show that we’re beginning the semester in conditions that will allow us to proceed with in-person classes and activities. We’re counting on those who’ve tested positive and those with whom they’ve had contact to isolate and quarantine as required by the state. Those who haven’t yet been vaccinated and are medically able should strongly consider doing so. And everyone should adhere to our indoor mask requirement to start the semester and follow basic health guidelines, such as staying home when you’re sick, so that we keep our infection numbers under control.”

https://cowboystatenews.com/required-uw-testing-finds-42-covid-cases-survey-indicates-strong-majority-vaccinated/

Required UW Testing Finds 42 COVID Cases; Survey Indicates Strong Majority Vaccinated Posted on August 23, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments UW 8-23-21 A total of 42 University of Wyoming students and employees so far have tested positive for COVID-19 in required testing....

08/17/2021

Exceptions to the indoor mask requirement are voluntary public events such as athletics and music, theater and dance performances; voluntary social events; and private, by-invitation events that involve rental and/or use of UW spaces on campus. For classes where the ability to see speakers’ mouths is essential, faculty members will have the ability to seek exceptions to the masking policy. As well, employees and students who have legitimate medical reasons to not wear masks can seek exceptions.

https://cowboystatenews.com/masks-required-where-distancing-not-possible-indoors-on-uw-campus/

Masks Required Where Distancing Not Possible Indoors on UW Campus Posted on August 17, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments uwyo.edu UW 8-17-21 With some exceptions, masks are required inside most University of Wyoming buildings where 6-foot social distancing isn’t possibl...

07/21/2021

Demand for fuel has increased due to post-pandemic travel in the United States, with increases in travel and tourism seen throughout the state. In addition, an early fire season has resulted in increased fire suppression efforts which have also impacted demand for various fuels across the western United States.

https://cowboystatenews.com/governor-signs-temporary-executive-order-to-help-alleviate-fuel-shortages/

Governor Signs Temporary Executive Order to help Alleviate Fuel Shortages Posted on July 21, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments Gov 7-21-21 To help prevent potential gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel shortages, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order (EO) that....

07/19/2021

WYDOT is not and will not send text messages of that nature and does not seek personal information in this manner. If you receive a text message like this one, avoid opening the link and giving personal information.

https://cowboystatenews.com/wydot-warns-against-scam-texts/

WYDOT warns against scam texts Posted on July 19, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments WYDOT 7-19-21 The Wyoming Department of Transportation has been alerted to a potential phishing scam involving driver licenses. Scammers are sending text messages that seemingly give a fin...

07/12/2021

The Council focuses on matters of homeland security; homeland defense; civil support; synchronization and integration of state and Federal military activities in the United States; and other matters of mutual interest, including those involving the National Guard.

https://cowboystatenews.com/president-calls-on-governor-gordon-to-serve-on-bipartisan-council-of-governors/

President Calls on Governor Gordon to Serve on Bipartisan Council of Governors Posted on July 12, 2021 by Angi Beauheim in FrontPage Slider, News // 0 Comments Gov 7-10-21 Governor Mark Gordon has been appointed to the Council of Governors by President Joe Biden. Governor Gordon is one of 9 governor...