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A $3 million Ferrari or $4 million Pagani Huayra hypercar on the road turns heads as people scramble to take photos. Chances are good it will have a Montana license plate. The state’s tax laws make it a haven for the super-rich to register their supercars.

Why So Many Ultra-Expensive Supercars Have Montana License Plates

A $3 million Ferrari or $4 million Bugatti hypercar on the road turns heads as people scramble to take photos. Chances are good it will have a Montana license plate. The state’s tax laws make it a haven for the super-rich to register their supercars.

David MadisonMay 17, 2025

Gun ownership is rising among women in Wyoming, who are also increasingly taking tactical shooting classes to learn self-protection.

More Wyoming Women Have Guns — And Are Trained How To Use Them

In Wyoming, and across the country, more women are buying guns and taking courses to learn how to shoot them. Jason Crotteau, who runs the Riverton-based Wyoming Tactical shooters’ training company, says self-protection is the reason why.

Mark HeinzMay 17, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Grads, We Gave You Roots And We Gave You Wings – Now Grow And Fly

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Bill Sniffin writes: “Grads, timing is the single most important thing in getting ahead.  You must stay on top of trends and always, always check which way the economic winds are blowing.  You must be a man or woman of action."

Bill SniffinMay 17, 2025

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Joan Barron: Although Flawed, Wyoming Has Best System For Independent Judiciary

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "It is heartening to see so many people standing up for Wyoming’s method of selecting an independent judiciary. Although flawed, this is the best system there is for maintaining an independent judiciary."

Joan BarronMay 17, 2025

Duane Merz buys milk at the Lucky Buffalo Farm Stand, while Heidi Allman, front, and sister Katie Allman, back, look on.

Local Food Trend A Growing $24 Million Economic Force In Wyoming

The Lucky Buffalo Farm Stand near Burns is part of a growing local food trend in Wyoming. Already injecting $24 million a year into the state’s economy, local food venues have been a rising trend since Wyoming adopted the Food Freedom Act in 2015.

Renée JeanMay 17, 2025

In May 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas with 10,000 bitcoin. At today's rate for the digital currency, those pies would be worth about $815 million now.

Two Pizzas Bought With Bitcoin In 2010 Would Be Worth $815 Million Today

In 2010, a Florida man bought two pizzas worth about $41 with 10,000 bitcoins. Today, those bitcoins would be worth $815 million. Wyoming crypto leaders say that demonstrates how far digital currency has come and, like it or not, is the future.

Renée JeanMay 17, 2025

Fort Larmie, Wyoming, Police Chief Michael Evan Staiger is facing criminal charges for allegedly lying to get a vehicle title. His case started with a stop by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper driving a car with the wrong license plate.

Fort Laramie Police Chief Charged With Lying On Car Title

The police chief of Fort Laramie is facing criminal charges for allegedly lying to get a vehicle title. His case started with a stop by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper while driving a car with the wrong license plate.

Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2025

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The Roundup: A Conversation With Mark Heinz

This week, host Wendy Corr chats with Cowboy State Daily's outdoors reporter, Mark Heinz. Mark talks about bears, wolves, chainsaws and firearms - and being raised by 'Jeremiah Johnson.'

Wendy CorrMay 16, 2025

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Dennis Sun: What’s Your Beef?

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Better management practices and technology, along with genetics, are just some of the reasons consumers want more lamb and are still buying beef at record-high prices at the meat counter and at restaurants."

Dennis SunMay 16, 2025

It may be the middle of May, but it's still winter in Wyoming's high country. This was the secene near Towgotee Pass on Tuesday, and more snow is expected this weekend.

Winter’s Not Done Yet; More Snow Coming For Wyoming

It may be the middle of May, but winter isn’t done with Wyoming yet. Another wave of wet weather from the Pacific Ocean will reach Wyoming over the weekend, which will mean more snow in the mountains and across other parts of the state.

Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is calling former FBI Director James Comey’s “86 47” message a “completely despicable” threat against the president. Harriet Hageman suspects Comey suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

Wyoming Delegation Calls Comey’s ‘86 47’ Post A ‘Despicable’ Threat Against Trump

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is standing behind a new investigation into former FBI Director James Comey after he posted what many Republicans on Capitol Hill are interpreting as an assassination threat against President Trump.

Liz NassMay 16, 2025

If you’re dead set on committing a federal crime in Yellowstone National Park, you might as well post video of yourself doing the deed to social media. That’s what a California rapper did, coming dangerously close to a boiling thermal pool.

Dimwitted California Rapper Stands Next To Boiling Yellowstone Pool For Video

If you’re dead set on committing a federal crime in Yellowstone National Park, you might as well post video of yourself doing the deed to social media. That’s what a California rapper did, coming dangerously close to a boiling thermal pool.

Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.

Stanley Hotel Sold In $400 Million Deal That Will See Huge Film Center Built

The historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has sold in a $400 million deal that will build on its cult horror fame as the setting for “The Shining.” The deal includes building a huge film center.

Renée JeanMay 16, 2025

Hansjörg Wyss, an 89-year-old Teton County, Wyoming billionaire is being sued in a California court. He’s accused of repeatedly propositioning a woman and her husband who worked for his company to have orgies with him.

Lawsuit Claims Wyoming Billionaire, 89, Propositioned Employees For Orgies

Hansjörg Wyss, an 89-year-old Teton County billionaire is being sued in a California court. He’s accused of repeatedly propositioning a woman and her husband who worked for his company to have orgies with him.

Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2025

Paul Allen Hilburn, 72, pleaded guilty to one stabbing charge in Natrona County District Court on May 16, 2025, in exchange for a second stabbing charge as well as a domestic battery charge being dropped.

Casper Man Who Said One Of Two People He Stabbed Was An Accident Pleads Guilty

A 72-year-old Casper man pleaded guilty Friday to stabbing a 41-year-old man in exchange for dropping a second charge for also stabbing a woman. He told police stabbing the woman was an accident.

Dale KillingbeckMay 16, 2025

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Guest Column: It's Time For Energy Abundance – No More Subsidizing Bad Energy Policy

Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "In Congress, I am working diligently to disband the green energy agenda. President Trump is also working to shield constituents from both tax implications of the Green New Scam and the related repercussions to their utility bills."

Guest ColumnMay 16, 2025

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Doors Swinging Wide Open For Wyoming Energy Development On Public Land

The Trump administration continues to open the floodgates on rolling back restrictions and speeding up timelines for energy development on public land. It’s a relief for Wyoming’s oil and gas sector.

David MadisonMay 16, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Wyoming’s Constitution Demands Election Purity, Not Voter Turnout

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming has long required documentary proof of residency to qualify voters. But, oddly, nobody has to show them unless a county clerk officially asks to see them. Such unequal treatment of voters was remedied by HB 156."

Jonathan LangeMay 16, 2025

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