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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, April 18, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * Riverton Standoff Finally Ends * Limpy The Coyote Is Back For Another Year * Nursing Assistant Charged In Death Of 88-Year-Old

Wendy CorrApril 18, 2025

Jurassic Fireworks is one of two Colorado-owned fireworks stands just north of the Wyoming-Colorado border in a dispute with Laramie County.

‘Obnoxious’ Fireworks Outlets Near Cheyenne Can Reopen, But Dad Has To Stay Away

The Laramie County Commission has finally approved fireworks permits for a pair of businesses near the Colorado border it had said were too “obnoxious.” But the owner’s father has to stay away from her businesses as part of the agreement.

Renée JeanApril 17, 2025

Flaggers and other road work crews are busy during the spring and summer season making repairs and upgrades.

Oregon Man Charged With Assault Says Yellowstone Flagger Jumped In Front Of Jeep

An Oregon man faces the felony charge of attacking a government employee after authorities say he hit a Yellowstone National Park flagger with his Jeep. The man counters, saying the flagger jumped in front of his Jeep and tried to stop it with his hands.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

Guest Column: Social Security Customer Service Crisis Puts Spotlight on New Social Security Commissioner

AARP Wyoming State Director Sam Shumway writes, "SSA scrapped a service change last week that would have forced many Wyomingites to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone."

CSD StaffApril 17, 2025

Limpy, aka Tripod or Chester, is a coyote that lives in the Lamar area of Yellowstone National Park. He tries to sucker tourists out of snacks by looking pathetic along the roadside.

Limpy, Yellowstone’s Infamous Coyote Con Artist, Is At It Again

Limpy the coyote is Yellowstone National Park’s greatest con artist. He hangs out along the roadside, greatly exaggerating a leg injury, hoping to get snacks from soft-hearted tourists.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2025

The American West: Buffalo Bill’s Little Known Business Partner

Evelyn Booth, a wealthy young English sportsman tumbled into a shooting match with Buffalo Bill Cody before a crowd of 3,000 spectators. That chance encounter gave Booth an opportunity to partner in one of the most profitable and renowned Western enterprises ever.

Kellen CutsforthApril 17, 2025

Clair McFarland: World’s Most Coddled Crime Reporter, Ready For Duty

Columnist Clair McFarland writes: "I have found after several years of covering crime, that where the capacity for violence is greatest, chivalry is also at its peak. It’s the most certain correlation I’ve found in this job."

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

Sally Ann Shurmur: Much Like Spring Weather, Christians Rejoice As Sunday’s Coming

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Holy Thursday has always been my favorite Mass of the year. I like to think of it as the first great dinner party.”

Sally Ann ShurmurApril 17, 2025

Brief: Gillette Man Didn’t Know Gun Was Loaded When He Shot Pet Cat Dead

A 19-year-old unintentionally killed an 8-year-old pet tabby cat while using it for what he thought was dry-fire, or unloaded, target practice inside a Gillette home Wednesday morning, police say.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

The back of the home on Pinecrest Street in Riverton that Ron Allington shares with his mother - after an 11-hour law enforcement standoff Wednesday and Thursday.

Riverton Standoff Suspect Was Supposed To Get Probation, Then Skipped Court

A Riverton man who prompted an 11-hour police standoff Wednesday and Thursday was wanted because he skipped a court hearing. At that hearing, he was supposed to receive probation on a felony-level charge for threatening to shoot up the local hospital.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

C.J. Box signs a barrel at Pine Bluffs Distilling last year that was used to blend the special Joe Pickett bourbon.

Joe Pickett-Inspired Bourbon Hits Shelves Friday, Only 1,000 Bottles Available

Only 1,000 bottles of bourbon inspired by Joe Pickett, the popular mystery-solving game warden created by Wyoming author C.J. Box, are available. It goes on sale at liquor stores Friday and a release party at Pine Bluffs Distilling on Saturday.

Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2025

Steven Marler, left, consults with his attorneys following a morning court session earlier this week.

Judge Closes Courtroom To Casper Foster Dad Trial

A judge closed the Casper courtroom Thursday where Steven Marler is on trial for multiple sexual abuse charges involving his adopted children and former foster children. The pause was to deal with legal issues.

Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2025