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Sheriffs deputies described walking in on a nightmare scene Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in a home where a mother is suspected of shooting her four children, then herself. A next-door neighbor says they were blindsided and never saw any outward signs the mom was struggling.

No Outward Signs Byron Mom Suspected Of Shooting Kids Was Struggling, Neighbors Say

Sheriffs deputies described walking in on a nightmare scene Monday in a home where a mother is suspected of shooting her four children, then herself. A next-door neighbor says he was blindsided and never saw any outward signs the mom was struggling.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon greets legislators at the begining of the 2025 session at the Capitol in Cheyenne.

Bill Would Create Runoff Elections In Wyoming, Including For Governor

The Wyoming House passed a bill on second reading Tuesday that would create separate runoff elections for the state’s highest elected officials, including governor. A runoff would be triggered if no candidate gets 50% or more of the vote in a primary.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 12, 2025

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LDS Church Admits Cody Official Gave Bad Advice That Led To Approval Of Temple

An attorney representing the LDS church told the Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday that a city official gave bad advice that led to approving a controversial 101-foot steeple for the temple the church is building there.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 12, 2025

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Byron Mom Suspected Of Shooting Her 4 Daughters Then Herself Dies

The Byron mother who called 911 to say her four daughters had been shot then turned the gun on herself died Tuesday afternoon, the Big Horn County Sheriff told Cowboy State Daily. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2025

The University of Wyoming spent $2 million to run a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl featuring newly minted NFL MVP and UW alum Josh Allen created quite a buzz. But it’s still “too early to say” whether it will pay off in higher enrollments.

UW Says It's “Too Early To Say” Return On $2 Million Josh Allen Super Bowl Ad

The University of Wyoming spent $2 million to run a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl featuring newly minted NFL MVP and UW alum Josh Allen to create a buzz. The university says it's “too early to say” whether the strategy will pay off in higher enrollments.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 11, 2025

This office building used by Registered Agents Inc. in Sheridan is the official address for about 120,000 LLCs registered in Wyoming, Fremont County Assessor Tara Berg estimates.

Already No. 1 For LLCs, Can Wyoming Attract The Huge Companies Leaving Delaware?

Tesla, Meta, Dropbox are a few of the huge tech companies leaving Delaware for other states like Texas and Nevada. Why not Wyoming, which has surpassed Delaware for No. 1 in business incorporations per capita?

Renée JeanFebruary 11, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Must Take a Stand Against Animal Cruelty

Dear editor: Two statewide polls have shown strong public opposition to using vehicles to harm wildlife. In fact, a poll by sportsmen found that 75% of respondents believe wildlife should be killed only with a clean, humane shot.

February 11, 2025

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Candy Moulton: What's Inside The American Windmill Museum

Candy Moulton writes: “Lubbock, Texas, has some similarities to places in Wyoming – the wind always seems to blow! That makes it the perfect place for the American Windmill Museum.”

Candy MoultonFebruary 11, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Gun Lobby Pushing Gun Bills Wyoming Citizens Don't Want

Dear editor: A guest column written by Sen. Cheri Steinmetz and John Lott, the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center, uses the fiction that 94% of mass public shootings occur in gun free zones.

February 11, 2025

Rep. Tomi Strock, R-Douglas, talks about the crumbling La Prele Dam on the House floor Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Legislators: If State’s Paying $90M For New La Prele Dam, Public Needs Access

If $90 million of Wyoming taxpayer money is going toward rebuilding the LaPrele Dam near Douglas, the public should have recreational access to the reservoir, legislators say.

Mark HeinzFebruary 11, 2025

What a pilot sees during a laser strike. A Montana man has been given prison time for pointing lasers at aircraft.

Paranoid Montana Man Draws Prison Time For Pointing Laser At Aircraft

When a Kalispell, Montana, man became convinced he was being followed by low-flying aircraft, he laser-blasted a flight instructor. She used her plane to help police make an arrest, and now he’ll spend 2.5 years in prison.

David MadisonFebruary 11, 2025

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The American West: Bill Carlisle – The Lone Bandit Strikes Again (Part 2)

PART 2: Bill Carlisle, who had brazenly robbed Union Pacific Trains in 1916, and escaped through his own elusive efforts – and with some aid provided by ranchers – would hide in plain sight for several weeks. But his crime spree wasn’t over.

Terry A. Del BeneFebruary 11, 2025

Dylan Short faces three felonies and a misdemeanor charge stemming from actions on Feb. 8 where he tried to set himself on fire, blow up gunpowder on a stove, and cut himself with a knife.

Casper Man Who Tried To Blow Himself Up Faces Felony Charges

A 28-year-old Casper man who unsuccessfully tried to blow himself up and challenged a police officer to “shoot me” was charged with three felonies Monday.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 11, 2025

A Byron, Wyoming, mother shot her four daughters, called 911 to report it, then shot herself in the head Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. Three children are dead, while the condition of the fourth and mother are unknown.

Small-Town Wyoming Mom Called 911, Reported Her Four Kids Shot Then Shot Herself

A Byron, Wyoming, mother called 911 to report her four daughters had been shot, then shot herself in the head Monday, the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. Three children are dead, while the condition of the fourth and mother are unknown.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2025

During an interview with Cowboy State Daily on Monday, Gov. Mark Gordon said he’d “never say never” about what his political future may hold after finishing his second term in 2026.

Gordon Says “Never Say Never” About Political Future After Second Term

During an interview with Cowboy State Daily on Monday, Gov. Mark Gordon said he’d “never say never” about what his political future may hold after finishing his second term in 2026.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 11, 2025

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