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View allGillette’s Dry Fork Station Could Become World’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant
An energy research association and a California filtration business have received millions from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue developing a project in Gillette that could make Dry Fork the largest carbon capture power plant in the world.
Pat MaioMarch 28, 2024
Wyoming Man Charged Two Years After Teen Girl Escaped Attack, Kidnap Attempt
Two years after someone attacked and tried to stuff a Riverton teen girl into her own car, a local man has been charged and could get up to life in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2024
First Teton Area Grizzly Spotted Just Outside Park — And No, It’s Not 399
While Yellowstone’s grizzlies have been waking up for the last few weeks, the first grizzly of Grand Teton usually emerges in the latter half of March. It seems that life moves at a more luxurious pace in Jackson, even for grizzlies.
Andrew RossiMarch 28, 2024
Ex-Natrona County Commissioner Runs For Charlie Scott’s Seat In Wyoming Legislature
Longtime Natrona County Commissioner Rob Hendry has announced he’s running for Senate District 30. There’s just one obstacle — Charlie Scott, who’s been in the Wyoming Legislature since 1979.
Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2024
Wyoming Hunters Kill Record 29,000 Elk, But Not Enough To Trim Massive Herds
Hunters killed roughly 29,000 elk in Wyoming, for a record-setting 2023-2024 hunting season. Although that's a huge amount of elk, it only scratches the surface of what's needed to cull the state’s ballooning herds.
Mark HeinzMarch 27, 2024
Thermopolis Police Release More Body Cam Video Of Mascorro Arrests
Responding to Cowboy State Daily public records requests, the Thermopolis Police Department has released more body cam video of arrests by Sgt. Mike Mascorro, who broke into a suspect’s home illegally last year and killed him in a shootout.
Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2024
Texas-Based Company Pushes Development Of Huge Uranium Deposits in Wyoming
EnCore, a Texas-based uranium producer, is developing huge uranium deposits throughout Wyoming. Its top priority is to pull out of the ground 8 million pounds of uranium at its Gas Hills project, located 45 miles east of Riverton.
Pat MaioMarch 27, 2024
Wyoming Legislature Will Vote On Calling A Special Session; Driskill, Sommers Oppose
Enough signatures have been tabulated Wednesday to officially call for a vote on whether to convene a special session of the Wyoming Legislature. Both Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers say they are opposed to a special session.
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
Few Clues On Fourth Day Of Search For Missing Gillette Woman
A shoe print and a cigarette butt are the only clues in the ongoing search for Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, in the rugged Yellow Hammer Buttes near Gillette, who’s been missing for four days.
Andrew RossiMarch 27, 2024
Wyoming Man Forgot To Leave His Drugs At Home When Visiting Probation Officer
A 49-year-old Casper felon going to a probation and parole compliance check last week forgot to take his fentanyl, methamphetamine and illegal weapon out of his vehicle. He now faces four felony drug charges and a weapons charge.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 27, 2024
Evanston Couple Charged With Manslaughter In Baby's Mysterious Death
An Evanston couple were arrested Tuesday and charged with manslaughter in the mysterious death of their 9-month-old baby in October. The baby had a severe, extensive rash and bruising and the family was reportedly living in filth.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2024
Ramaco Says $37 Billion Wyoming Rare Earth Estimate May Have Been Too Low
Ramaco is pulling back from a valuation estimate of $37 billion for critical rare earth minerals discovered underground in northeastern Wyoming. The estimate could be billions of dollars higher as some of the minerals have been banned by China for export to the U.S.
Pat MaioMarch 27, 2024
Opinion
Sally Ann Shurmur: Sunday Is Coming, Whether We Are Ready Or Not
Opinion by Sally Ann Shurmur
Tom Lubnau: Why Did The Senate Pass A Gun Bill It Knew Was Defective?
Opinion by Tom Lubnau
Tom Lubnau: Can Someone Be Against Gun Free Zones, And Against A Poorly Written Bill?
Opinion by Tom Lubnau
Cat Urbigkit: BLM's Public Comment Process On Sage Grouse & Multiple Use Is Bungled
Opinion by Cat Urbigkit
Dave Simpson: Have The Republicans 'Gone Off The Rails'?
Opinion by Dave Simpson
Opinion
View allSally Ann Shurmur: Sunday Is Coming, Whether We Are Ready Or Not
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "It’s been the 'unLentiest' Lent of my life, using a newly coined addition to the Sal dictionary."
Sally Ann ShurmurMarch 28, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Can Someone Be Against Gun Free Zones, And Against A Poorly Written Bill?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "For some readers, only the bill title, 'Gun Free Zones' is enough to garner support. For those folks who don’t care about the language of the bill, don’t waste your time reading why the bill had some defects. If you are interested in why the bill was vetoed, read further."
Tom LubnauMarch 26, 2024
Cat Urbigkit: BLM's Public Comment Process On Sage Grouse & Multiple Use Is Bungled
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "The BLM released thousands of pages detailing six options for public lands management in the western states to conserve sage grouse – but only granted 90 days for the public to read and understand the proposal."
Cat UrbigkitMarch 26, 2024
Wyoming Life
View allThere’s More To Kendell Cummings Than Being The Guy Who Wrestled A Grizzly
Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2024
Highest Heroism Award For Wyoming Wrestler Who Saved Teammate From Grizzly
Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2024
Northeast Wyoming Already Blowing Up As Wildfire Hot-Spot
Mark HeinzMarch 25, 2024
Once-In-A-Lifetime Nova Explosion Will Lighten Up Wyoming's Skies This Year
Andrew RossiMarch 24, 2024
Wyoming History: Cleaning Up Scene Of 1955 Plane Crash Was What ‘Hell Looks Like’
Dale KillingbeckMarch 24, 2024
Outdoors
View allWyoming Ticks Are Already Coming Out, Entomologist Bags 53 In Minutes
Mark HeinzMarch 26, 2024
Feds Want To Put Grizzlies In Washington; Will They Use Wyoming Bears?
Mark HeinzMarch 26, 2024
Mountain Lion Kills California Man, But Attacks In Wyoming Extremely Rare
Mark HeinzMarch 25, 2024
Wyoming Wildlife Getting Used To New Network Of 9 Underpasses In Lincoln County
Mark HeinzMarch 24, 2024
Why Tree Wells Are So Deadly For Skiers And Snowboarders
Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2024
Crime & Courts
View allCampbell County Sheriff: No Evidence Of Foul Play In Missing Gillette Woman Case
Andrew RossiMarch 28, 2024
Sheridan Tow Truck Driver Charged With Breaking In To Crush's Home And Attacking Man
Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2024
Former Nurse At Casper Corrections Facility Accused Of Having Sex With Inmate
Dale KillingbeckMarch 26, 2024
Searchers Recover Missing Gillette Woman’s Cellphone, But No Sign Of Her
Andrew RossiMarch 26, 2024
Now Never-Trump Attorney Will Attempt To Keep Chuck Gray Off Wyoming Ballots
Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2024