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Judge Halts Wyoming’s Newest Abortion Laws During Lawsuit

A retired judge halted Wyoming’s two newest abortion restrictions Monday during a lawsuit challenging them as unconstitutional. One requires ultrasounds and the other that the state’s only abortion clinic certify as a surgical center.

Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2025

A former Jackson Hole fire chief, Ned Brady Hansen, charged with child sex crimes in Utah is now being sued by two girls who claim he abused them and distributed nude photos of them. They were younger than 7 and 5, and he would have been in Jackson for part of that timespan.

Lawsuit Claims Man Molested Girls While He Was Jackson Hole Fire Chief

A former Jackson Hole fire chief charged with child sex crimes in Utah is now being sued by two girls who claim he abused them and distributed nude photos of them. They were younger than 7 and 5, and he would have been in Jackson for part of that timespan.

Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2025

Chef Petrina Peart, right, huddles with other chefs during the new NBC show "Yes, Chef!"

Cheyenne Celebrity Chef Is Part Of Martha Stewart’s New Cooking Competition

Cheyenne celebrity chef Petrina Peart came within one vote of beating Food Network star Bobby Flay on his hit cooking competition show. Now she’ll try to do the same against 12 other chefs on Martha Stewart’s new show on NBC, “Yes, Chef!”

Renée JeanApril 21, 2025

Most students in Laramie County Community College's cybersecurity program have a job in the industry after graduating.

As AI Threats Grow, Wyoming Gets A Certified Cyber Defense Training Center

Laramie County Community College is the only institution in Wyoming to hold a cyber defense certification from the National Security Agency. The certification comes as threats from artificial intelligence grow every minute.

Amber SteinmetzApril 20, 2025

With calving and lambing season underway, Wyoming ranchers must fend off predators. Ravens are among the worst, but can’t be shot because they’re a protected species.

Ravens Attack Lambs, But Are Protected In Wyoming, So You Can’t Shoot Them

With calving and lambing season underway, Wyoming ranchers must fend off predators. Ravens are among the worst with their attacks on lambs, but can’t be shot because they’re a protected species.

Mark HeinzApril 20, 2025

The practice is for both rider and bull. Dalton Willis rides Stev, one of the family’s rodeo bulls that will compete at the Hell on Wheel Rodeo in Cheyenne and other rodeos across the season this year.

Wyoming Ranch Family Learns Raising Rodeo Bulls Nearly As Tough As Riding Them

Dallas Willis grew up in Wyoming around rodeo and was a bull rider through college. Now his family raises bulls for rodeo, and he’s learned that’s nearly as tough as riding them. And the best bulls don’t like people.

Jackie DorothyApril 20, 2025

In 1922, an open-cockpit airmail bi-plane crashed on the way to Rock Springs. The pilot, Henry Boonstra, somehow survived, but it took more than 40 years to recover the wrecked plane. Now it hangs in the National Postal Museum.

How Pilot Survived Crashing Airmail Plane On Way To Rock Springs In Winter 1922

In 1922, an open-cockpit airmail bi-plane crashed on the way to Rock Springs in winter. The pilot somehow survived, but it took more than 40 years to recover the wrecked plane. Now it hangs in the National Postal Museum.

Dale KillingbeckApril 20, 2025

John Horan accepts his weekly lottery tickets from Maverik Adventure's First Stop cashier Kyle Rutherford in Cheyenne.

Mega Millions Makes Odds Better, But They’re Still Not As Good As Winning WyoLotto

The multistate Mega Millions lottery is charging more to play, but promises bigger jackpots with better odds of winning. But state lotteries like WyoLotto still offer better chances.

Renée JeanApril 20, 2025

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The American West: The Texian For Texas Independence, 1836

When Texian delegates declared independence from Mexico in 1836 José Antonio Navarro of San Antonio was one of the signers. He would later sign the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, the only Texas native whose name was affixed to both the Texian Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

R.B. MillerApril 20, 2025

The Porter family in Gillette Frankensteined together a huge six-door 2015 F-350 truck, and it’s a monster. Now they’re selling their custom creation that has four rows of heated seats, a tow-behind truck bed and plenty of great memories.

Gillette Family Builds A Frankensteined Six-Door F-350, And It’s A Monster

The Porter family in Gillette Frankensteined together a 2015 F-350 truck with an Excursion, and it’s a six-door monster. Now they’re selling the custom creation that has four rows of heated seats, a tow-behind truck bed and plenty of great memories.

Andrew RossiApril 20, 2025

Josiah Harlow checked out a Robin Hood novel from the Cheyenne Central High School library 31 years ago, and never returned it. It’s still a treasured part of his collection, and he promises to “swing by to pay my overdue fees” the next time he’s in town.

Man Promises To Pay Fines On Wyoming Library Book He Checked Out 31 Years Ago

Josiah Harlow checked out a Robin Hood novel from the Cheyenne Central High School library 31 years ago, and never returned it. It’s still a treasured part of his collection, and he promises to “swing by to pay my overdue fees” the next time he’s in town.

Renée JeanApril 20, 2025

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Guest Column: Stop And Be Curious About Those Older Folks 

Gail Symons writes: "My dad and his siblings sat in our living room. In their early 80s, they made fun of each other and laughed about youthful escapades. That day, they were rambunctious. But I didn’t write anything down, and now it's too late."

CSD StaffApril 20, 2025

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Cassie Craven: That Time A Pro-Abortion Attorney Said 'Murder Isn't Health Care'

Columnist Cassie Craven writes: "One Wyoming Supreme Court Justice warned this week that assisted suicide is murder. Apparently unaware of the irony, the pro-abortion attorney countered, 'I don’t think murder is considered healthcare.'"

Cassie CravenApril 20, 2025

Even though it’s been 12 years since a herd of 39 blue metal sculptures of horses first appeared on a hillside along Highway 287 north of Three Forks in central Montana, people are still surprised to find out they’re not real. They're the work of artist Jim Dolan.

What The Heck … Is That Herd Of 39 Blue Steel Horses On A Montana Hillside?

Even though it’s been 12 years since a herd of 39 blue metal sculptures of horses first appeared on a hillside along Highway 287 north of Three Forks in central Montana, people are still surprised when they get close to find out they’re not real.

Anna-Louise JacksonApril 20, 2025

Ronnie Gonzales of Dougas, Wyoming, is still searching for a missing emerald from Forest Fenn’s treasure chest that was found in Wyoming. If found, he plans to add it to his own treasure chest and challenge. He says it's hidden somewhere in Fremont Canyon.

Wyoming Man Starts Treasure Hunt Similar To One Now Featured On Netflix

A Douglas man is still searching for a missing emerald from Forest Fenn’s treasure chest that was found in Wyoming and is featured in a Netflix documentary. If found, he plans to add it to his own treasure chest.

Renée JeanApril 20, 2025

Alex Nichols demonstrates an automatic gate at Picasso Gate in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Company Builds Tough-As-Tank Security Gates For A-List Stars

Picasso Gate in Cheyenne may not be a household name, but its tough-as-a-tank security gates are coveted by A-list stars like Tom Cruise and Kevin Costner. It’s owned by a father-son duo who love Wyoming.

Renée JeanApril 20, 2025

Marc Greenleaf of Casper has been stretching his earlobes with increasingly larger hoops since he was 13. After 26 years, Guiness World Records made it official last April — he has the world’s “largest earlobe flesh tunnel.”

It’s Official: Guinness Says Casper Man Has World’s Largest Earlobes

Marc Greenleaf of Casper has been stretching his earlobes with increasingly larger hoops since he was 13. After 26 years, Guiness World Records made it official last April — he has the world’s “largest earlobe flesh tunnel.”

Anna-Louise JacksonApril 20, 2025

Brad Cundy was overwhelmed to find he had a 5-year-old granddaughter, Taylee, following his son's death.

After Son’s Suicide Devastates Family, DNA Reveals Miracle Grandchild

When Matt Cundy of Casper took his own life at age 27, the family he left behind was devastated. DNA later revealed that he had also left them with something special — a 5-year-old daughter they never knew he had.

Jen KocherApril 20, 2025

Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park is huge, but it’ll take some work to get there. There are no roads to it, which makes it the largest backcountry lake in the Lower 48. But it’s worth the effort to get there for a serene, secluded experience.

Yellowstone's Shoshone Lake Is The Largest Backcountry Lake In The Lower 48

Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park is huge, but it’ll take some work to get there. There are no roads to it, which makes it the largest backcountry lake in the Lower 48. But it’s worth the effort to get there for a serene, secluded experience.

Andrew RossiApril 19, 2025

A new study from a group that wants grizzlies reintroduced to California claims the state could handle nearly 1,200 bears. Wildlife officials say that’s unrealistic.

Group Wants Nearly 1,200 Grizzlies In California, But Could It Actually Happen?

A new study from a group that wants grizzlies reintroduced to California claims the state could handle nearly 1,200 bears. Wildlife officials say that’s unrealistic.

Mark HeinzApril 19, 2025

The “Path of the Pronghorn,” one of Wyoming’s most-used antelope travel routes, could be designated as an official migration corridor, possibly restricting energy development.

Protecting Wyoming Pronghorn A Balancing Act Of Conservation, Energy Development

The “Path of the Pronghorn,” one of Wyoming’s most-used antelope travel routes, could be designated as an official migration corridor, possibly restricting energy development.

Mark HeinzApril 19, 2025

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