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Horizontal Drilling Could Keep Wyoming’s ‘Path Of The Pronghorn’ Clear
Protecting the “Path of the Pronghorn” migration route is vital for the Sublette antelope herd, which is a national treasure, a biologist says. Drilling technology could help keep the path clear for Wyoming’s prized pronghorn.
Mark HeinzApril 22, 2025
Newcastle Police Find Unexploded Bottle Bombs, Shoot Them To Neutralize
Newcastle police are investigating the discovery of three 2-liter bottle bombs on a sidewalk in town. Filled with drain or toilet-bowl cleaner and aluminum foil, the bombs were safely exploded from a distance by shooting them.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2025
Police Say Gillette Dementia Patient Froze After Nursing Assistant Ignored Alarm
A nursing assistant at a Gillette senior living center was formally charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter for the freezing death of an 88-year-old dementia patient. Police say he ignored an alarm she triggered when she went outside in January.
Jen KocherApril 22, 2025
Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin Joins Ramaco Resources Board
The company developing a rare earth element mine in Ranchester added former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to its team. While in office, Manchin was a leading advocate for the mining industry.
David MadisonApril 22, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Smokey: Replace That Shovel With An Axe
Dear editor: Instead of the Forest Service cleaning up the dead fall and dead standing trees, thinning the forest and the underbrush, they wait for a private contractor to ‘bid’ on doing the work, but it seldom happens.
April 22, 2025
Guest Column: President Trump’s Bold Postal Reforms Must Meet Wyoming’s Needs
Frontiers of Freedom President George Landrith writes, "The solution is not perpetual taxpayer-funded bailouts. Instead, the Postal Service should adopt a hybrid model that preserves its essential functions while allowing private industry to handle the rest."
CSD StaffApril 22, 2025
Candy Moulton: Joseph Marshall III Completes His Circle
Candy Moulton writes: “Joseph Marshall III was a tremendous writer, an inspiring speaker, an imposing figure. And I’m grateful to say, a friend of mine, who was always so willing to share his Lakota ways and understanding.”
Candy MoultonApril 22, 2025
Downtown Cheyenne Parking Garage A Nightmare, Nearby Business Owners Say
Cheyenne has taken steps to improve a problem downtown parking garage and make it safer. But business owners say there continue to be nightly noise violations, as well as vandalism.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Jake NicholsApril 22, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * Wyo Gets New Fleet Of C-130s * Cops Caught Playing “Crime Bingo” * Half Of Charges Dropped Against Foster Dad
Wendy CorrApril 22, 2025
Gillette Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Shooting Of Romantic Rival
A 22-year-old Gillette man is accused of shooting a man whom he called the ex-boyfriend of a woman he was seeing. He faces a charge of aggravated assault and attempted second-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2025
Ousted Librarian Sues Campbell County After Pride Month, Books Controversies
Former Campbell County public library director Terri Lesley on Monday sued the county, two county boards and six county leaders and employees, alleging discrimination. Lesley was fired in 2023 after years of sparring over LGBTQ and sexually-themed books.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2025
Hot Springs County Republicans Sue ‘Soviet-Style Politburo’ State Party
The new leadership of the Hot Springs County Republican Party has sued the state GOP over a decision it made earlier this month to reject county election results and call for a recount. In the lawsuit, the county calls the state party a “Soviet-style politburo.”
Leo WolfsonApril 22, 2025
Wyoming National Guard Base To Be Home For Fleet Of C-130J Tankers
The Wyoming Air National Guard Base in Cheyenne is the latest base awarded top-flight C-130J air tankers. Starting in 2028, it will be home for a fleet of eight C-130Js, which will be a huge boost for fighting wildfires.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2025
Another Northern Lights Show Is Anticipated Over Wyoming This Week
A surge of solar energy will make the Northern Lights even more visible Tuesday and Wednesday nights — and Wyoming will be in a prime location to view them.
Andrew RossiApril 21, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Let's Modernize Rules, Regulations That Govern Oil And Gas Development
Dear editor: In Wyoming, we find ourselves in a never-ending struggle with a federal absentee landlord that changes its mind every four years on how to manage its acreage.
April 21, 2025
Don Day Says Don’t Be Fooled By 80-Degree Days In April In Wyoming
Lifelong Wyomingites might know not to trust 80-degree days in April, but it’s difficult all the same to not get summer fever when it happens. Meteorologist Don Day says not to be fooled, that there’s still plenty of potential for more winter.
Andrew RossiApril 21, 2025
Two-Horse Race To Be Next Chairman Of Wyoming Republican Party
Wyoming is one of the reddest states in the nation politically, which makes leading the Republican Party in the Cowboy State a high-profile position with influence. There’s a two-horse race for GOP state chairman.
Leo WolfsonApril 21, 2025
Judge Tosses 8 Of 19 Charges Against Former Foster Dad In Child Sex Abuse Trial
The Natrona County District Judge in the Steven Marler trial tossed eight of 19 sexual abuse charges against Marler. Final arguments in the trial are expected Tuesday.
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2025
Montana Cops Caught On Duty Playing ‘Crime Bingo’ With Traffic Stops
Thirteen Bozeman police officers were caught playing games of “Crime Bingo,” the department reported. The customized bingo cards included incidents to check off during traffic stops, like “arrest 2 people” or “butt-ass naked.”
David MadisonApril 21, 2025
The American West: Doc Peirce Prepared Wild Bill Hickok For Burial
Known as the man who laid out Wild Bill Hickok for burial, Doc Peirce had a storied life and his brief time in Deadwood made him famous. Of Hickok Peirce said, “he was the prettiest corpse I ever saw — the blood having run out of him so quickly, he looked just as if he was a wax figure.”
Peggy SandersApril 21, 2025
Rare Black Fox Pops Out Along Roadside In Yellowstone
A fox with rare black fur made a brief roadside appearance in Yellowstone National Park last week. The fox’s coloring is probably the result of a condition called melanism.
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2025
Dave Simpson: Suddenly, They Care About Eggs
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “The price of eggs where I shop tells me that we're heading in the right direction, despite the predictably hysterical cries of our liberal friends, who have never given Trump the benefit of any doubt."
Dave SimpsonApril 21, 2025
Guest Column: Entitlement and Nobility: Results Matter More than Roots.
Rep. Ken Pendergraft and Rep. Steve Johnson write, "The Wyoming Freedom Caucus doesn’t care how many generations you’ve been here — we care whether you’ll stand up for liberty, fiscal responsibility, and the Constitution."
CSD StaffApril 21, 2025