Get a glimpse into life in Wyoming with this roundup of some of the top stories making headlines today, April 29th, 2024:
Heroism Rewarded
Ryan Pasborg, who bravely rescued a mother and child from a burning house in 2022, has received the Carnegie Medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor for heroism. This recognition has also led to a new career opportunity for Pasborg at Pace-O-Matic, a gaming company. (Read more: https://wyo4news.com/news/cheyenne-frontier-days-honor-wyoming-man-who-saved-mother-and-son-from-burning-house/)
Girl Scout Cookie Controversy
A Pinedale mom is making national news after being fined for setting up a stand for her daughter to sell Girl Scout cookies. While the city defends the citations, the mom is more concerned about the “abuse of power” she feels she experienced. (Read more: https://twitter.com/daily_cowboy/status/1782891919019815288)
Horse-Drawn Nomad Crosses Wyoming
Lee The Horselogger, a man who’s lived on the road in a horse-drawn wagon for 18 years, is making his way across Wyoming once again. This marks his fifth journey across America with his trusty steed, a Suffolk punch gelding named Jesse. (Read more: https://ktvo.com/news/local/man-three-horses-pass-through-eldon-in-journey-across-america)
World-Traveling Cowboy Shares Stories
Saratoga cowboy J.B. Zielke has traded bull riding for ranch work in some of the most remote places on Earth. His adventures spanning six continents are chronicled in his book, “The Lost Cowboy,” which recently won two Spur Awards. (Read more: https://cowboystatedaily.com/)
Woolly Mammoths in Yellowstone?
A biotech company believes they have the technology to bring mammoths back through a mammoth-elephant hybrid. While some scientists believe mammoths could integrate well into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, concerns exist about potential impacts on tourists and infrastructure. (Read more: https://www.instagram.com/cowboystatedaily/p/C59V9Igh_PE/)
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This roundup showcases the diversity and spirit of Wyoming, making it a state well worth exploring!
