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UPS Driver Tracks Down Colorado Kid Who Lost Suitcase Along I-80 In Wyoming
When UPS driver Cary Lambert saw a suitcase along I-80 near Buford, Wyoming, on his daily route, he stopped to pick it up. When he saw it was full of a child's belongings including a shirt from an elementary school in Colorado, he was able to get in touch with the child's family and get it back to them.
Andrew RossiSeptember 26, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Cody Man Arrested In Wild Montana Road Rage Death * Jackson Road Project Turns Town Into Los Angeles * Casper Family First Wyoming Family Ever On Family Feud
Wendy CorrSeptember 26, 2024
Hageman Votes Against Spending Bill Because It Doesn’t Prevent Illegal Voting
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman voted against a spending bill Wednesday that will keep the federal government open until mid-December. She said it’s because the bill increases spending and doesn’t prevent illegal voting.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 26, 2024
Chip Neiman Plans To Support Freedom Caucus Agenda As Wyoming House Speaker
Although he was rather vague about the details, state Rep. Chip Neiman on Wednesday outlined his vision if elected Wyoming House Speaker. He said he’d support a more conservative agenda favored by the Freedom Caucus.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 26, 2024
Wyoming Woman Who Tortured, Starved And Confined Son Gets 10 Years
An Arapahoe, Wyoming, woman who tortured and starved her 13-year-old son last year was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday. Kandace Sitting Eagle and her husband Truman also beat him and kept him trapped in his room.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 26, 2024
The McDaniels From Casper A Rare Wyoming Family On “Family Feud”
The McDaniels from Casper is one of the rare Wyoming families to appear on the popular TV game show “Family Feud” on Wednesday. That they were from central Wyoming seemed to fascinate, and confuse, host Steve Harvey.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 25, 2024
Jackson Road Project Turns 5-Minute Drives Into Los Angeles-Like Nightmare Commutes
A major paving project at the south entrance to Jackson, Wyoming, has infuriated locals, extending 5-minute quick drives to more than an hour and severely impacting local business. Townspeople told Cowboy State Daily it's a total cluster.
Clair McFarland & Jake NicholsSeptember 25, 2024
Union Says Huge Greeley JBS Meat Plant Trafficked 500 Immigrant Workers
Local UFCW 7 claims a huge JBS meat plant in Greeley, Colorado, trafficked 500 or more immigrant workers. The stunning allegations include packing them into rooms with putrid living conditions and charging extra “fees” for company services.
Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2024
Rod Miller: Beer and Chinwags With Dead Folks Around The Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes, “'Supposin’ ya had a time machine,'” blurted Little Joe the Wrangler, out of absolutely nowhere, 'an’ you could go back in history an’ have a beer with anyone you want. Who would ya have a beer with?'”
Rod MillerSeptember 25, 2024
Tom Lubnau: How Sloppy Writing Cripples Wyoming’s New Abortion Law, Part 2
Tom Lubnau writes: "When these statutes reach the courts, as they already have, you will hear legislators claim it is 'activist judges' who are asking hard questions about these statutes. The truth is these legislators did not pass cogent laws."
Tom LubnauSeptember 25, 2024
Jackson Police Catch Suspected Serial Flasher, Who Says Pants Just “Fell Down”
Hours after posting to Facebook about an alleged serial flasher, Jackson police arrested a local man. He gave a “mild admission” to flashing multiple women and girls, saying his pants just “fell down” while wiping sweat from his face.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2024
In Anticipation Of Grizzly Delisting, Montana Tracks How Many Grizzles Died, And Why
As Montana looks forward to grizzlies possibly being delisted, the state is tracking how bears there die and why. With 2,000 bears, Montana has by far the most grizzlies in the Lower 48.
Mark HeinzSeptember 25, 2024
Where’s The Line Between Free Speech And Hate Crime In Wyoming?
Separating protected free speech from hate crimes can be tricky, Wyoming federal prosecutors say. Where the line is between them isn’t clear, and the impacts can be devastating if they get it wrong.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 25, 2024
Cody Police Arrest Man Accused Of Montana Road Rage Death
Cody police arrested a man Tuesday on allegations he killed someone in a road rage-induced hit-and-run in. That was a day after he was released on bond in a case where he fired a crossbow bolts onto an airport runway.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2024
Wyoming Simmering In September With Temps 20 Degrees Above Average
Most of Wyoming is flirting with record high temperatures in the 80s and 90s, as much as 20 degrees above average. Meteorologist Don Day says this weekend will be the "peak opportunity" to view fall foliage.
Andrew RossiSeptember 25, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: Transgender Controversy Not Stopping UW Game Death Of Devils Tower Climber Hits Climbers Hard "Longmire" Author Craig Johnson Chops Wood With Beer
Wendy CorrSeptember 25, 2024
Sleeping Giant Ski Resort Near Cody Won’t Open This Winter Either
The Sleeping Giant Ski Resort in the Shoshone National Forest near Yellowstone National Park won’t open for the winter ski season. It’s the second straight winter the resort has been closed.
Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2024
Utah State Ditches Mountain West, Leaving UW Athletics In Limbo
The future of University of Wyoming athletics became more uncertain Monday when Utah State University left the Mountain West Conference. Meanwhile, UW has few options.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 24, 2024
Wheatland Legislator Wants To Green-Light Hand-Counting Ballots In Wyoming
State Rep. Jeremy Haroldson, R-Wheatland, said he’ll propose a bill to clarify and green-light hand counting ballots as fully legal in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 24, 2024
UW Volleyball Team Will Play San Jose State Despite Transgender Controversy
The University of Wyoming volleyball team plans to play San Jose State in Laramie on Oct. 5 despite the SJSU having a transgender player. After learning they have a trans teammate, at least one member of the SJSU team is suing.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2024
Texas-Based Uranium Energy Buys Wyoming Processing Plant For $175 Million
Texas-based Uranium Energy Corp. is making yet another acquisition in Wyoming, snapping up the state’s only conventional uranium mill for $175 million. The move sets it up to be the largest domestic producer of uranium.
Renée JeanSeptember 24, 2024
Rancher Who Claimed Horses Were “Poisoned” Fined For Starving Them
A Shawnee, Wyoming, rancher was fined $500 Tuesday in Douglas Circuit Court after pleading no contest to starving horses he’d earlier claimed were poisoned. But Joe Bright maintains he's innocent and loves his horses like family.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2024
Brief: Police Searching For Serial Flasher Loose In Jackson
A serial flasher is on the loose in Jackson, Wyoming, police say. He’s described as a male on the smaller side, standing 5-foot-5 and about 130 pounds with black hair.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2024
Cody Group To Repair And Restore Beat Up Statue Honoring Buffalo Bill
A buffalo that stands on Cedar Mountain overlooking Cody, Wyoming, honors the town’s famous founder, Buffalo Bill Cody. It’s also in bad shape, having been shot up and vandalized over the years, but a local group is going to restore it.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 24, 2024