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Cheyenne Porch Pirate Caught On Camera Grinching A 5-Year-Old’s Christmas
Porch pirates just seem to keep getting more and more bold. But people are fighting back with door cameras, drop boxes and pranks like putting old junk in new boxes. That didn't stop one Grinch from stealing a Cheyenne 5-year-old's Christmas.
Renée JeanDecember 24, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Sen. Lummis For Rip And Replace
Dear editor: Congress established Rip and Replace in 2019 because it realized Chinese-manufactured equipment in our broadband and mobile networks posed a serious threat to our national security and legislatively banned the equipment.
December 24, 2024
Dave Simpson: Still Trying To Bake Like My Mom
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “My mother once baked a pie for Amelia Earhart. Didn't make a big deal about it, though. In fact, her own kids didn't know about it until after she died, at age 99.”
Dave SimpsonDecember 24, 2024
Josh Allen Collectibles Among Hot Christmas Items At Casper Toy Store
Casper’s Toy Town was full of last-minute shoppers Monday, and even this close to Christmas there were still some plumb items available. That includes a Funko pop culture collectible of former UW quarterback and Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 23, 2024
Not Taking Dying Toddler To The ER Is Child Abuse, High Court Rules
A Cody, Wyoming, woman who got life in prison for not taking a dying toddler to the hospital lost her appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court on Friday. The court ruled that failing to get medical attention for the girl as she died is child abuse.
Clair McFarlandDecember 23, 2024
Sweetwater County Clings To Hope Congress Will Kill Controversial BLM Plan
Sweetwater County officials say they feel in limbo at the center of a controversial BLM plan to manage 3.6 million acres of federal land in Wyoming. Their best hope to kill the plan now sit with Congress.
Mark HeinzDecember 23, 2024
Casper Legislator Wants Special Elections, Not Appointments, To Fill Vacancies
Casper Republican Steve Harshman wants to change how Wyoming fills its top elected seats when there are vacancies. He says there should be special elections, not appointments from political parties.
Leo WolfsonDecember 23, 2024
How Neighbors Teamed Up With Wyoming Sheriff To Get Drug House Demolished
Residents in a Laramie County subdivision said they felt terrorized by squatters who had moved into an abandoned home and turned it into a drug house. It took months of collaboration with local officials but got it successfully torn down.
Renée JeanDecember 23, 2024
Campbell County K-9 Bites Car Chase Suspect Who Said Feds Controlled His Mind
Benjamin Ray Larson led Campbell County Sheriff’s officers on a chase this month and didn’t surrender until officers deployed a K-9 to force him to comply with orders, state troopers report. The K-9 bit Larson, who also claimed the feds had taken over his mind.
Clair McFarlandDecember 23, 2024
Bird Flu Is Making Christmas Dinner More Expensive In Wyoming
While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that human infections of bird flu are rare, the most recent outbreak is affecting Wyoming’s grocery prices — and people’s holiday dinners.
Jackie DorothyDecember 23, 2024
Accused Of Stealing Steak And Hot Dogs, Wyoming Woman Could Get 20 Years
Kimberly Duran, 32, of Ethete, Wyoming, faces up to 20 years in prison on claims she stole steak, hot dogs, house slippers and other things from the Riverton Walmart. She's been convicted of theft 21 times prior and is scheduled for court Friday.
Clair McFarlandDecember 23, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, December 23, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * BLM Rounding Up Curly Haired Horses * White Christmas In Wyo? Maybe – Maybe Not * You Too Can Make Beef Wellington For Christmas
Wendy CorrDecember 23, 2024
Wyoming’s State Planes Get Some Criticism; Others Say They Pay For Themselves
Wyoming’s two current state planes were purchased during former Gov. Jim Geringer’s administration. He recalled the time when the door flew off mid-flight while he and U.S. Sen. Craig Thomas were onboard. “He about lost it,” Geringer laughed. “I don’t blame him.”
Leo WolfsonDecember 23, 2024
Wyoming Experiencing Referee Shortage; Some Say Fan Abuse To Blame
A referee shortage is causing scheduling issues across Wyoming as high schools have trouble finding referees. Some say poor sportsmanship is making it harder to recruit new referees and keep experienced officials.
David MadisonDecember 23, 2024
Can 95-Year-Old Wort Cabin Survive Jackson’s Skyrocketing Real Estate Market?
The tiny Wort Cabin in downtown Jackson started in 1929 as a bakery, and has remained an active commercial space since. Now the local historic preservation board hopes it can survive the skyrocketing real estate valuations of the Jackson market.
Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2024
There's A Chance For White Christmas Across Wyoming But Don't Count On It
There's a change coming that could start soon enough to carry a taste of winter weather across Wyoming on Christmas Day. But don’t hold your breath waiting for a Norman Rockwell white Christmas, Don Days says.
Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2024
Cassie Craven: The Game Is Shifting On Sex-Change Laws
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Perhaps the Wyoming Republicans who voted against the What is a Woman Act last time, will rethink their positions in light of recent law, and common sense.”
Cassie CravenDecember 22, 2024
BLM Plans To Round Up Extremely Rare Wyoming Curly-Haired Mustangs
Vast stretches of harsh desert near Rock Springs are among the few places in the world where mustangs with curly coats can be found, but the Bureau of Land Management plans to round them up, which has horse advocates upset.
Mark HeinzDecember 22, 2024
Rod Miller: A Campfire Christmas
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Twas the night before Christmas, ‘round the ol’ campfire. Coyotes were howlin’ out past the picket wire."
Rod MillerDecember 22, 2024
Meet The Wyoming Truck Driver Behind “Roadie The Ranch Dog” Children's Books
The face behind the popular “Roadie the Ranch Dog” series of children’s books is a 49-year-old truck driver from Newcastle. Scott Haynes grew up on a ranch and wanted to create authentic ranch stories for kids. He recently published his seventh “Roadie” book.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 22, 2024
It’s Just Western: Old Cowboy Boots On Fence Posts Can Mean Many Things
It’s a commonly asked question of city folk and Easterners when they visit the great American West. What’s with the cowboy boots on fence posts?
Jake NicholsDecember 22, 2024
Antique Firetrucks Decked Out For Christmas Draw Crowds In Cheyenne
Christmas is all about Santa and firetrucks at the Bartow family home in Cheyenne. His holiday decorations are centered two antique firetrucks -- a 1942 American LaFrance and a 1938 Studebaker.
Renée JeanDecember 22, 2024
Think Beef Wellington Is Too Hard To Make? Think Again, Says Wyoming Chef
There’s a reason Gordon Ramsay’s famous beef Wellington costs $119 dollars per person. it’s a complex dish that marries high-quality ingredients in a visually stunning way. But Wyoming chef Juan Coronado says with a few smart changes, it doesn’t really have to be such a chore.
Renée JeanDecember 22, 2024
The American West: Denver's First Christmas In 1858
The Christmas holidays of 1858 were particularly joyous for Denver City. Wild game was plentiful, as were potatoes, beans, and dried fruit. All were prepared for the holiday meal. Then Richens L. Wooten arrived in Denver City with several wagon loads of merchandise, including wooden kegs of “Taos Lightening.” And the party started!
Linda WommackDecember 22, 2024