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Remains found in Carbon County Thought to be Those of Missing Thermopolis Veteran
Humans remains found by shed antler hunters near the Pedro Mountains are likely those of missing Thermopolis man, John Hammond.
Jen Kocher3 min read
Head-On Crash Changed Life For Former Wyoming Undersheriff To Fight Human Trafficking
Justin Scott had to retire as a Wyoming sheriff’s deputy after a high-speed pursuit and head-on crash, but he’s still on the frontlines as head of a new human trafficking task force.
Jen Kocher5 min read
Busting Child Pornographers And Sex Traffickers In Wyoming A Never-Ending Battle
Agents with Wyoming's Internet Crimes Against Children task force face an uphill battle against evil every day. At a conference last week in Casper, they discussed the case of a 33-year-old Natrona County resident who was creating child pornography with a 9-month-old baby at the direction of an Illinois man.
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Most Sex Trafficking In Wyoming Is Family, Experts Say
To his mother, Charlie Falkis was a commodity. His exploitation began when he was 8. His mother and former stepfather were drug addicts who belonged to a motorcycle gang in Connecticut. When they ended up doing the drugs they were supposed to sell and were on the hook to the gang, his mother offered up Falkis in exchange.
Jen Kocher7 min read
Sex Predator Targeting Their Children Was Life-Changing For Couple Now On Anti-Human Trafficking Crusade
A Texas couple sold their house to educate people about the growing dangers of human trafficking and sex predators. They’ve brought their unique virtual reality tool to Wyoming this week
Jen Kocher9 min read
Exotic Gillette Pet Store Cited For Animal Neglect
The owners of an exotic pet store in Gillette received three citations Wednesday for animal neglect. Customers told Cowboy State Daily the animals lived in "crammed" and "horrible" conditions.
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Fiancé of Missing Kenyan Irene Gakwa Pleads Guilty to Felony, Financial Crimes
The fiancé of missing Kenyan woman Irene Gakwa pleaded guilty to three of the five felonies related to crimes against her in Campbell County District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Jen Kocher6 min read
Tired Of Suicides, Wyoming Special Ops Vet On A New Mission To Save Fellow Veterans
Saying hes sick of watching fellow veterans die, Casper Special Ops vet Michael Watts sheds tears as he talks about his struggles post-military service. Its an exercise he says thats saving himself, and he hopes others.
Jen Kocher9 min read
‘It Could Happen to Anyone’: Wyoming Teen Was Lured, Beaten And Sex Trafficked
14 years after being groomed and sex trafficked by a man from another state, a 31-year-old Wyoming woman told Cowboy State Daily that living in a small town doesnt insulate potential victims from the dangers of the Internet.
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Grandma Of Missing Moorcroft Man Adds $200,000 To Reward Money
The grandmother of a Moorcroft man who disappeared during a family visit in Nebraska hasnt given up hope as she donated $200,000 in reward money to encourage people to come forward.
Jen Kocher6 min read
Wyoming Missing Person Authorities Warn Of Online Missing Teen Scam
Desperate-sounding posts about a missing teen named Tyler is likely a scam designed to prey upon peoples good natures and desire to help, says the founder of Missing People of Wyoming.
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EXCLUSIVE: Wyoming Teens Among Hundreds Victimized In ‘Prolific And Malicious’ International Sextortion
Bangladeshi man arrested for sextorting hundreds of teens, including at least six in Wyoming, used social media to target, threaten and exploit his victims, federal indictment says.
Jen Kocher6 min read
Girlfriend of Missing Laramie Man Asks Public for Help
Chris Mauk, who is missing his left leg from a fireworks injury six years ago, does not have a prosthetic leg, his girlfriend said, and walks on crutches that often leave his hands blistered if hes on them for too long.
Jen Kocher3 min read
Teton County’s Affordable Housing Crisis Is Case Study For State
Local and state government and non-profit entities are scrambling to provide affordable housing in the most expensive zip code in the country, Teton County, Wyoming.
Jen Kocher9 min read
Jackson Housing Crisis: Homes For Utility Workers Approved Despite Opposition
A plan to house energy company workers in Jackson so they can rapidly respond to power outages has been approved by Teton County Commissioners despite opposition from neighbors.
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There Is At Least One Working Pay Phone Left In Wyoming, But There’s Gotta Be More
Cowboy State Daily has tracked down at least one working pay phone left in the state of Wyoming. But there's gotta be more...
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Cowboy State Daily Welcomes Leo Wolfson To Team As State Government & Political Reporter
Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday announced the hire of Leo Wolfson, formerly of the Cody Enterprise, to cover state government and politics effective immediately.
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Snowstorm Provides Relief For Ranchers Plagued By Drought, But Comes At A Cost In Lost Livestock
Record snowfall in northeast Wyoming over the weekend provided much-needed relief for ranchers hard hit by drought, though for some, came at a hefty cost in lost livestock and repairs following the storm.
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Kindness Ranch Pet Of The Week: Saturday, April 2, 2022
The new Kindness Ranch beagle rescues from the breeding facility in Virginia will be ready for adoption by the end of April.
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Wyoming Kindness Ranch Pet of the Week
Wyatt is a big, beautiful 11-year-old cat patiently waiting for his forever home.
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Kindness Ranch Pet Of The Week
Claus lives at the Kindness Ranch animal sanctuary and was rescued from animal testing and research labs.
Jen Kocher1 min read