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Timothy Brian Bates

Big Horn County Man Tells Deputies To ‘Shut Up,’ Dares Them To ‘Shoot Me’

A 29-year-old Big Horn County man is accused of threatening to shoot livestock, then telling deputies to “shut up” and daring them to “act like a dip**** and shoot me.” He could get up to 35 years in prison, if convicted.

Greg JohnsonMarch 23, 2026

America’s first extreme sport has roots going back 300 to 400 years. Called Indian Relay, the sport is moving its championship to Cheyenne Frontier Days’ Park. CEO Tom Hirsig said, "You will not be disappointed in the excitement of Indian Relay races.”

Hirsig Thrilled That Indian Relay Coming To Cheyenne Frontier Days

America’s first extreme sport has roots going back 300 to 400 years. Called Indian Relay, the sport is moving its championship to Cheyenne Frontier Days’ Park. CEO Tom Hirsig said, "You will not be disappointed in the excitement of Indian Relay races.”

Renée JeanMarch 23, 2026

Trying to convince a retired judge to add a fresh challenge against Wyoming’s newest abortion ban into a case that’s been ongoing for a year amounts to “judge shopping,” a Wyoming Attorney General’s deputy argued. A hearing is set for March 30.

Wyoming AG Says Pulling Retired Judge Into Abortion Case Amounts To Judge Shopping

Trying to convince a retired judge to add a fresh challenge against Wyoming’s newest abortion ban into a case that’s been ongoing for a year amounts to “judge shopping,” a Wyoming Attorney General’s deputy argued. A hearing is set for March 30.

Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2026

Spencer Carsten, one of the wardens who cracked the case of the Cody serial poacher

How Wyoming Game Wardens Cracked The Cody Serial Poaching Case

Game wardens sat in the dark for five nights in Cody waiting for a serial poacher to strike again. On the fifth night, they heard the sound of a compound bow. The science that followed tied one man to nine dead deer and a slaughtered cow.

David MadisonMarch 23, 2026

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‘No Way I Can Afford That’: $1M Bond For Man Accused Of Killing 10-Month-Old Girl

“No way I can afford that,” a 41-year-old Cheyenne-area man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 10-month-old girl told a judge Monday. The district attorney had asked for $500,000, and the judge doubled that to $1 million.

Greg JohnsonMarch 23, 2026

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All But One Horse Survive In Sweetwater County Fire; Blaze Near Lovell Still Burns

All but one horse survived in Green River on Sunday as corrals were opened and horses let loose in the Scotts Bottom Fire. Meanwhile, a fire near Lovell continues to burn. Thus far, the two fires have scorched 2,000 acres and are under investigation.

Kate MeadowsMarch 23, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Wyoming’s Leaders Make the Right Call On Public Lands

Dear editor: In passing SJR-9 this session, the Wyoming Legislature showed they are listening to the unified voice of our state’s business owners, hunters, anglers, outfitters, ranchers, schoolteachers, miners, and countless others who depend upon open access to these public lands.

CSD StaffMarch 23, 2026

Another consequence of Wyoming's abnormally warm winter is a much earlier tick season. Entomologist Mikenna Smith says not only are ticks out and about now but it's likely there will be a lot more them this year. "I'm a bit worried," she said.

Ugh: Wyoming's Tick Season Has Already Started And It's Likely To Be A Bumper Crop

Another consequence of Wyoming's abnormally warm winter is a much earlier tick season. Entomologist Mikenna Smith says not only are ticks out and about now but it's likely there will be a lot more them this year. "I'm a bit worried," she said.

Andrew RossiMarch 23, 2026

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Big Horn Prosecutor Seeks Trial For Manhunt Escapee Accused Of Drugging, Raping Teen

Big Horn County’s top prosecutor is asking for a trial date in the case of a man accused of force-feeding a 15-year-old girl Adderall before sexually assaulting her and evading law enforcement for two months. Anthony Pease faces four counts of first degree sexual assault and numerous other charges.

Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2026

Wyoming singer Ned LeDoux duets with the late Dan Seals on “God Must Be a Cowboy,” performs at Red Rocks, and makes his film debut. It's been a milestone year for the rising star, celebrating his roots and father Chris LeDoux’s legacy.

A Big Year For Ned LeDoux: Film Debut, Red Rocks, And A Duet With Dan Seals

The past year has been big for Wyoming singer Ned LeDoux including a duet with the late Dan Seals. LeDoux doesn’t know why the Seals estate chose him for the new version of “God Must Be a Cowboy,” but it’s his favorite of all Seals’ many great hits.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Audrey Bay lobbied the Lovell Town Council to bring back a drink-until-sunrise tradition during the Wyoming town's biggest summer celebration. She got two extra hours — and a 24-pound alligator.

Darts Til Dawn — A Lovell Bar Owner's Campaign To Party All Night

Audrey Bay lobbied the Lovell Town Council to bring back a drink-until-sunrise tradition during the Wyoming town's biggest summer celebration. She got two extra hours — and a 24-pound alligator.

David MadisonMarch 22, 2026

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Gail Symons: What Wyoming Conservatism Actually Meant

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "Imagine you’ve voted Republican your entire life. You’ve shown up to every election, served on the county commission, supported your local schools, and built your business without asking anyone for a handout. You believe in low taxes, limited government, and taking care of your own. Then a mailer shows up calling you a RINO."

Gail SymonsMarch 22, 2026

Wind River Brewing Company and the town of Pinedale draw their water from Fremont Lake, and the beer drinkers are among the beneficiaries.

Wyoming Brewers Say It's All About The Water

Wyoming brewers say great beer starts with what comes out of the ground — water. “That’s why our beer’s so good,” Wind River Brewing Company head brewer Thomas Simms says. "We have glacier-fed water that serves as a base for the beer, and it’s delicious.”

David MadisonMarch 22, 2026

Banana Ball was born out of the idea of making baseball more fast-paced, entertaining, and fun.

Casper Couple Bets Big On Bringing Banana Ball To Wyoming

Casper Spuds baseball team owners are leading a creative campaign to bring an entertaining Banana Ball game to Casper by 2027. Banana Ball was pioneered by the Savannah Bananas, often called the Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

The University of Wyoming’s mascot, Pistol Pete, was an enigma. He had burst onto the football field with his gun, creating pandemonium and great cheers from the fans. Where he came from, no one seemed to know until John Waggener started chasing down leads.

How Pistol Pete, The University Of Wyoming's Cowboy Mascot, Came To Be

For decades, no one quite knew how Pistol Pete, the University of Wyoming's mascot, came to be. UW historian John Waggener went on a mission to find out. It all began with a San Jose State cheerleader who was chased off the field as a Spartan in 1969.

Jackie DorothyMarch 22, 2026

A VisitAfton reel plays off viral Ohio memes to draw a few laughs — and 83,000-plus viewers — to show off Afton’s small-town charm.

Social Media Strategy Of Promoting Afton In Ohio May Be Odd But They Say It Works

If you live in Ohio, you may get served a video on social media that says, "If you’re ever in Ohio, we recommend seeing Afton, Wyoming, which is only 1,629 miles away.” Although it may seem quirky, tourism officials in Afton say it's working very well.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Cassandra Vincelette hands the mug to a patron preparing to attempt the heavy mug challenge at Square State Brewing.

Fun To Watch: Most People Fail 31-Pound Mug Challenge At Rock Springs Brewery

Watching people try to drink beer from a 31-pound mug is fun to watch. Most people who try the challenge at Square State Brewing in Rock Springs fail. “They think they can do it but once they grab it, it’s a whole different story," the owner says.

Tracie SullivanMarch 22, 2026

Cheyenne railroad enthusiast Michael Pannell is rescuing remnants of the abandoned Chicago, Burlington & Quincy line in Wyoming before time and landowners have erased them for good.

Cheyenne Railroad Historian Rushing To Save Abandoned Rail Line Before It Disappears

Cheyenne railroad historian Michael Pannell is walking the defunct Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail line in Wyoming to rescue remnants of it before time and landowners have erased them for good. "It was a rural, slow, quiet little railway," he says.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

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