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Trump Nominates Cheyenne Legislator To Be U.S. Attorney For District Of Wyoming
Trump on Wednesday nominated state Sen. Darin Smith for the U.S. Attorney post in Wyoming. If confirmed, Smith would lead federal prosecutions across Wyoming, including national parks and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2025
Wyoming Man Arrested For Drunken Golf Cart Rampage Through New York Airport
A 29-year-old Cheyenne man was arrested Monday for taking a motorized golf cart off-roading inside the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. He was “visibly intoxicated,” drove the cart on a motorized walkway and faces a list of criminal charges.
Andrew RossiJuly 30, 2025
Money Could Be Coming For Wildlife Crossings, Including $30M Project Near Dubois
A planned $30 million wildlife crossing near Dubois — which could save hundreds of deer — is on hold because of a lack of federal money. Supporters of wildlife crossings say that money could start coming soon.
Mark HeinzJuly 30, 2025
Cody Police Say Man Wielded Knife Before Officer Shot Him
The man shot by a Cody Police Department officer Monday evening was wielding a knife, the agency reported Wednesday. The 22-year-old Gillette man also was wanted on warrants for alleged domestic abuse, including assaulting a pregnant woman.
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2025
Cheyenne Man Tells Investigator He ‘Hoards’ Child Porn, Faces Felony Charges
A 28-year-old Cheyenne man faces five felony child pornography charges following a three-month investigation, according to court records made available Tuesday. He told an investigator he “hoards” child porn and finds the images “interesting and weird.”
Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025
Cheyenne Fifth Grade Teacher Arrested, Accused Of Molesting Girls
An elementary school teacher in Cheyenne has been arrested on suspicion of touching multiple female students inappropriately during the past school year. Brian Wrhel, 55, remains in the Laramie County Detention Center.
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2025
Laramie County Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Starving, Imprisoning Boy Free On Bond
A Laramie County fire chief and his wife were in Cheyenne Circuit Court on Wednesday. They were arrested Monday after warrants were issued accusing them of starving and imprisoning their 13-year-old adopted son. They are now free on bond.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025
TerraPower Nuclear Security Force Could Get Legal Protection Under Wyoming Bill
Wyoming lawmakers weigh liability concerns as TerraPower lobbies for state legal protection for the armed security force at its nuclear power facility in Kemmerer. TerraPower says its guards’ training exceeds typical local law enforcement standards.
David MadisonJuly 30, 2025
With 2 Wildfires Burning Near Ten Sleep, Town Becomes Ground Zero For Responders
With a pair of wildfires less than 15 miles from the town, Ten Sleep has become ground zero for wildland firefighting crews. Residents can see the smoke, and “at night you can see the orange glow,” the mayor says.
Greg JohnsonJuly 30, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 30, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Wednesday’s headlines include: - Man Shot/Killed By Police - Cheyenne To Get Giant Data Center - Anglers Upset At Plan To Ban Watercraft
Reilly StrandJuly 30, 2025
Guest Column: Setting the Record Straight on “Nuclear Waste”
Dr. Rita Baranwal writes, "As President Trump’s former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, I am proud to be a part of a company that is leading the way in advancing the president’s vision for energy dominance."
Guest ColumnJuly 29, 2025
Anglers Upset Over Plan To Ban Boats On Wyoming’s Famed Miracle Mile
A proposal to ban watercraft on the upper stretch of the North Platte River’s Miracle Mile section near Casper is drawing fire from some anglers who want to kill the rule before Gov. Mark Gordon signs off on it.
Mark HeinzJuly 29, 2025
Pressure Cooker That Closed Casper Streets Not A Bomb, But Linked To Drugs
Casper Police Department continues to investigate why someone left a pressure cooker on a street corner, prompting street closings and a bomb squad response. It didn’t contain explosives, but did hold items associated with illegal drug use.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 29, 2025
Wyoming Won’t Repeal Carbon Capture Law As EPA Targets Key Climate Regulation
Wyoming lawmakers reject efforts Tuesday to repeal the state’s carbon capture mandate. At the same time, the EPA announced a major effort to roll back greenhouse gas regulations.
David MadisonJuly 29, 2025
Sudden Death Of Casper 21-Year-Old In Rollover Leaves Family Devastated
The sudden death of a 21-year-old Casper man has left his family devastated. Braeden Rayner was traveling on I-25 Sunday when the SUV he was in rolled. A year ago, he prophetically posted to Facebook how life can end “in the blink of an eye.”
Dale KillingbeckJuly 29, 2025
Supreme Court Sides With Wyoming Public Defender Who Quit Over Contempt Order
A Gillette-based state judge didn’t take the proper steps when holding a tardy public defense attorney in contempt, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The lawyer quit after the judge punished him, worsening a critical shortage of public defenders.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025
Cheyenne To Get Massive AI Data Center Powered By Gas And Carbon Capture
Cheyenne is about to get its largest artificial intelligence data center yet, at 1.8 gigawatts. Wyoming company Tallgrass and Texas-based Crusoe say the center will be powered by Wyoming natural gas, along with carbon capture technology.
Renée JeanJuly 29, 2025
Teen Hiking Near Yellowstone Geyser Suffers ‘Significant Thermal Burns’
A 17-year-old tourist suffered “significant thermal burns” while hiking in the Lone Star Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park on Monday morning. He broke through the thermal crust and into the scalding water.
Andrew RossiJuly 29, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Four Years Later, The Late Sen. Mike Enzi Remembered As One Of Wyoming’s Great Leaders
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Has it really been four years already? Mike Enzi was such a wonderful leader for Wyoming. He is missed.”
Bill SniffinJuly 29, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Gap Pucci Enters the Pearly Gates
Dear editor: I really appreciate the excellent article about the life of my old friend, Gap Pucci. So special that the nuns are going to buy his home.
July 29, 2025
Wyoming Mining Tech Company Sells Its First 100-Ton-Per-Hour Separation System
Casper-based DISA Technologies has made the first sale of its mineral separation system, which can handle 100 tons of ore an hour. In development for years, the proprietary system can extract minerals as well as be used to clean up abandoned uranium mines.
David MadisonJuly 29, 2025
One Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting East Of Cody
A man who led Cody police on a chase through the town Monday night was killed in an officer-involved shooting after he stopped. The incident began with police trying to pull the man over for not having a license plate, police say.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 29, 2025