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“This Was A Monster Fire”: 50,000-Acre Wyoming Ranch Now A Giant Black Dustbowl
Johnson County resident David Belus is one of dozens of Wyoming ranchers devastated by wildfires that have burned more than 500,000 acres. Now he’s left to rebuild 50,000 acres that have become a giant black dustbowl.
Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024
Rocky Mountain High: Utah "Absolutely Obliterates" Record For Fentanyl Seizures
In the first quarter of 2024, the DEA has seized a record number of fentanyl pills in the Rocky Mountain region and is on pace to break all records in the area. Utah “absolutely obliterated” its record for fentanyl seizures and Colorado is likely to break its record too.
Jen KocherSeptember 21, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard Urges Wyoming To Throw Political Labels Aside And Vote For Trump
Former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, now a leading member of former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, spoke in Cheyenne on Friday night. She urged voters to not dismiss the importance of their role in the upcoming election.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 21, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Jake Nichols
This week, Wendy Corr chats with Cowboy State Daily’s own Jake Nichols, who will be launching the 'Cowboy State Daily Morning Show' on October 1st! Jake is making morning talk radio cool again.
Wendy CorrSeptember 21, 2024
Brief: Man Survives Bear Attack In Glacier National Park, Then Walks A Mile To Helicopter
A 35-year-old man was attacked by a bear while hiking in Glacier National Park on Thursday. The injured man then walked a full mile to where a helicopter extricated him to safety.
Andrew RossiSeptember 21, 2024
'Sovereign Citizen' Gets 7 Years In Prison For Having Guns As A Felon
A Casper, Wyoming, man was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. Saying he’s a sovereign citizen, he told officers during a traffic stop they’d have to kill him before eventually surrendering.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 21, 2024
Wyoming Cop Trainer Blames Break-Ins, Lawsuits On Poor Search And Seizure Training
A Casper police sergeant who teaches other cops search and seizure laws told Wyoming lawmakers Thursday that cops need better training. He said that may prevent problems like a recent cop break-in court settlement and a cop-involved shooting.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2024
Wyoming Sheriff Bursts Out Laughing At "Venezuela Ahead" Billboard At Colorado Border
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak told Cowboy State Daily he burst out laughing when he saw the "Venezuela Ahead" billboard at the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Rod Miller: Hey, Pharmacy Board: It's Government's Responsibility To Listen
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The Wyoming Board of Pharmacy, with armed Highway Patrol officers providing security, were at no risk of life and limb from an unarmed crowd of Wyoming citizens exercising their rights under the First Amendment."
Rod MillerSeptember 20, 2024
Casper Man’s Elk Hunt From Hell: Broken Bones, Chopper Rescue And Grizzly Attack
A Casper man’s elk hunt in the Wyoming wilderness turned into the hunt from hell, including a broken leg, grizzly attack and runaway horses. But everybody made it out alive.
Mark HeinzSeptember 20, 2024
Wyoming Crime Lab Fails Proficiency, Has To Review More Than 400 Past Gun Tests
After failing a firearms proficiency test, the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory is arranging for evidence re-testing in more than 400 cases from the past decade, the Attorney General told lawmakers Thursday.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2024
Dennis Sun: Hey, What About the National Debt?
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Our national debt has now grown over $35 trillion. Thanks to frenzied spending after the pandemic and costly programs initiated by the president and Congress, the debt load could easily top $50 trillion in 10 years."
Dennis SunSeptember 20, 2024
The American West: What happened to Reuben Van Ornum?
While not as well known as other tragedies on the emigrant trails, the Utter-Van Orman Massacre is one of the few recorded incidents that left the survivors so bereft they resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
R.B. MillerSeptember 20, 2024
Legislators Upset Wyoming Bankers Are Against Custodia’s Fight With Fed
Wyoming legislators are upset with the Wyoming Banking Association for supporting the Federal Reserve in its fight with Wyoming-based Custodia Bank. “I mean, talk about failing to ride for the brand,” said state Sen. Chris Rothfuss.
Renée JeanSeptember 20, 2024
Gordon Issues Order To Stop Voting By Non-Citizens, Chuck Gray Says It’s Not Enough
Gov. Mark Gordon issued an executive order Thursday reiterating that non-U.S. citizens can’t vote in Wyoming elections. Secretary of State Chuck Gray has been pushing for election security reforms, and says Gordon’s order isn’t enough.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Proposed Laws Could Allow Immediate Removal Of Squatters In Wyoming
Legislators advanced proposed laws Thursday that would tighten up Wyoming’s squatting laws. They include allowing law enforcement to immediately remove squatters from a property.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, September 20, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Yellowstone Releases Body Cam Footage From Shooting * Screaming Woman Physically Removed From State Meeting * Cat Lost In Yellowstone Somehow Makes It Home 800 Miles Away
Wendy CorrSeptember 20, 2024
Matthew Shepard Killer's Commutation Request Denied
Russell Henderson, one of two men convicted in Matthew Shepard’s 1998 murder, tried and failed to have his sentence commuted this month, the Wyoming Board of Parole confirmed Thursday to Cowboy State Daily.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2024
California House Cat Lost In Yellowstone Makes It Home 800 Miles Away
Only Rayne Beau, a house cat from Salinas, California, knows how he survived 60 days on his own and traveled 800 miles from Yellowstone National Park to a shelter in Roseville, California, about 200 miles from home.
Andrew RossiSeptember 20, 2024
Chuck Gray Says As A Gun-Free Zone, Wyoming Capitol A “Soft Target”
As a gun-free zone, the Wyoming Capitol and adjacent government buildings are “soft targets,” Secretary of State Chuck Gray said Thursday. He testified for a legislative committee in favor of repealing Wyoming’s gun-free zones.
Mark HeinzSeptember 20, 2024
Law Enforcement Physically Removes Woman From Board Of Pharmacy Meeting
At a highly contentious meeting on Wednesday, law enforcement had to physically remove a yelling woman from a Wyoming Board of Pharmacy meeting. On Thursday, the board met in a private meeting room because they felt threatened.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2024
Shots Near Torrington School Raise Alert, But It Was Just A Cow Being Put Down
There was a bit of a scare at Torrington High School Thursday afternoon when shots rang out near the school and then a malfunction sounded the fire alarm. Turns out, the shots were from a nearby livestock sale barn where a cow was put down.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2024
Movie Review: “Am I Racist?” Attacks American Groupthink — Plus It's Hilarious
Clair McFarland writes, "Matt Walsh's new movie “Am I Racist?” claims to be a discussion of racism in the United States. In reality it wages an even broader attack on American groupthink, mainstream media’s gullible streak, and Western culture’s newfound love of victim status."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 19, 2024
For Grizzly Defense Handguns, Hunters Prefers Magnum Revolvers Or 10 mm Pistols
Opinions vary on what’s the best handgun to carry for grizzly defense in Wyoming. Magnum-caliber revolvers and 10 mm semiautomatic pistols seem to be the most popular with hunters.
Mark HeinzSeptember 19, 2024