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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, April 4, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Paralyzed Laramie Firefighter Recovering * Riverton Teen Finds Live Hand Grenades * Gray, Gordon Spar Over Wind Farms
Wendy CorrApril 04, 2025
Chuck Gray, Gov. Gordon Squabble Over Approval Of Wind Farms
Tempers flared again Thursday between Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray. This time they squabbled over two wind farm projects that will lease state land in Niobrara and Converse counties if given final approval.
Leo WolfsonApril 04, 2025
The American West: Black Hills Entrepreneur Started Off Poor And Shoeless
Frederick Taft Evans Sr., at 6-foot-4 and barrel-chested, was more than just physically big. The entrepreneur also had big ideas for the development of Hot Springs, Dakota Territory. But in the fall of 1856, Evans he was broke and barefoot, and chopping wood for $1 per cord.
Peggy SandersApril 03, 2025
It’s Not Spring In Wyoming Until Bob The Barrel Breaks Through Fremont Lake Ice
It’s not spring in Wyoming until the cheerful yellow barrel named Bob in the middle of Fremont Lake breaks through the ice. Guessing when stuff breaks through the ice is a Pinedale tradition that goes back at least 85 years.
Andrew RossiApril 03, 2025
Wyoming Vets Say Riverton Grenades For Training — Still Nothing To Play Around With
Wyoming veterans who spoke to Cowboy State Daily say the grenades a teen found in Riverton Wednesday look like they're for training. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be dangerous, and it's good that his family called police.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025
Laramie Firefighter Crushed In House Fire Determined To Make A Full Recovery
Laramie firefighter Dylan Schilt was left temporarily paralyzed when a massive stone chimney chase collapsed on him and a colleague on Feb. 28. He said Thursday he plans to make a full recovery.
Mark HeinzApril 03, 2025
Hudson Man Caught By Video Vigilante Pleads Guilty To Federal Child Porn Charge
A Hudson man will go to prison for at least 10 years after pleading guilty Thursday to possessing child pornography. He was caught in September when a video vigilante tracked him to his job in Wyoming and confronted him. His boss fired him on the spot.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2025
Report: Wyoming Leads Coal-Burning States With Lowest Power Rates In The U.S.
Wyoming and other coal-friendly energy states have low power rates, with Wyoming ranking as the lowest in the nation. That’s what the American Legislative Exchange Council says in its annual report.
David MadisonApril 03, 2025
Sally Ann Shurmur: Hoping Al Simpson's Family Gets A Chance To Grieve Well
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “The celebration of life began the only way it could have, with Western Thunder Marching Band playing 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe.' Now with the funerals over, I pray to God that Ann gets a nap."
Sally Ann ShurmurApril 03, 2025
Mexico Deports Fugitive Wyoming Drug Dealer And Gun Thief
A Wyoming drug dealer and gun thief who broke conditions of his supervised release by fleeing to Mexico has been caught. Mexican authorities announced last week they were deporting him, and he’s now in U.S. federal custody.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025
Former Bar Nunn Fire Chief Denies Stealing From Fill The Boot Fundraiser
A former Bar Nunn fire chief pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations he stole more than $2,600 from the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot fundraiser. He’s also accused of more than $20,000 worth of misuse of a department credit card.
Dale KillingbeckApril 03, 2025
Microbes Used To ‘Supercharge’ Gas Production From Powder River Basin Coal Seams
Recent USGS research shows naturally occurring underground microbes can “supercharge” natural gas production from Powder River Basin coal seams.
David MadisonApril 03, 2025
Wyoming Attorney General Hasn’t Prosecuted 16 Complaints Referred By Chuck Gray
Records show that Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill hasn’t filed charges on any of the 16 election complaints referred to her office by Secretary of State Chuck Gray in 2024. She says her office is still investigating half of them.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2025
Teen Finds Four Live Hand Grenades Near River In Riverton
When 15-year-old Roxton Lookingbill didn’t catch any fish Wednesday evening on the Wind River, he started walking back toward his grandmother’s house — then something caught his eye. It was a metal box, and inside were four live hand grenades.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Thursday, April 3, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 03, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * UW Ending Gun-Free Zones * Not Guilty Plea For Man Who Shot Dog * Prison Inmate Attacks Guards Over Gingerbread
Wendy CorrApril 03, 2025
Barrasso, Lummis On Short End Of ‘Meaningless’ Canada Tariffs Vote
Four Senate Republicans broke ranks, voting with Democrats late Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on most Canada goods. But Sen. John Barrasso said the vote is "meaningless" because the measure won't get through the House.
Sean BarryApril 03, 2025
The American West: When The Feds Unleashed Their Camels
In 1855, Congress, authorized “the importation of camels and dromedaries to be used for military purposes” and had earmarked $30,000 for the experiment. The Middle Eastern animals arrived at Matagorda Bay, while many stood in awe.
James A. CrutchfieldApril 03, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Now The Jury Decides If A Budget Vote Was Some Anti-Trump Scheme
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "The Sweetwater County defamation lawsuit revolves around the alleged falsehood that Reps. Wylie and Larson made a vote to take Trump off the ballot. No vote was ever taken in the Wyoming legislature on any bill, resolution or proposal to keep or remove Trump from any ballot."
Tom LubnauApril 03, 2025
GOP Scrambles To Find Top Prosecutor For One Of Wyoming's Roughest Counties
Fremont County GOP leaders are scrambling to nominate three candidates to replace longtime County Attorney Patrick LeBrun in one of Wyoming's roughest counties. So far, two have applied to replace LeBrun, who left Monday.
Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2025
Sweetwater County Turns To Hageman For Help On BLM Rock Springs Plan
It remains uncertain how the Bureau of Land Management’s plan for 3.6 million acres in south-central Wyoming will pan out. But Sweetwater County officials hope it stays to their liking.
Mark HeinzApril 02, 2025
Hageman Tried To Block GOP Rebellion That Shut Down House Floor
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman says she tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to prevent a GOP floor rebellion that led to votes being canceled for the rest of the week in the House.
Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Integrity Of The Judiciary Is At Risk
Dear editor: To me, it is unclear that we can hope to preserve or restore the integrity of and faith in the judiciary without impartial and honest discourse. What a great opportunity to begin such a conversation, squandered on such transparently partisan rhetoric.
April 02, 2025
UW To End Gun-Free Zones July 1 And Allow Concealed Guns Inside Buildings
With the repeal of Wyoming’s gun-free zones, concealed carrying of firearms will be allowed in University of Wyoming buildings starting July 1. It’s already legal to carry outside on campus grounds.
Mark HeinzApril 02, 2025