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Men Charged With Destroying Ancient Rock Formation Will Likely Get Slap On The Wrist
Although two Nevada men face up to 10 years in prison for allegedly pushing gigantic 140 million-year-old rocks over a cliff at Lake Mead, law enforcement experts say they won’t do any time. They’ll likely get a slap on the wrist, they say.
Mark HeinzAugust 31, 2024
80-Year-Old Pilot Has Been Spraying Crops Since 1976, And Has No Plans To Stop
Charles Orville Moore of Powell, Wyoming, says he loves flying his biplane and has been spraying crops for 48 years. And the 80-year-old has no plans yet to stop. "If my body holds up, I don't see any reason to quit," he says.
Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2024
Fans of Mysterious Rock Springs Wildcat Don’t Want It Captured
Rock Springs citizens say there's a large wildcat — a bobcat or mountain lion — living in their community. But they don’t want it caught or relocated. Just let it roam, they say.
Mark HeinzAugust 31, 2024
Tycoon’s Jackson Dream Home Is Loaded, And For Sale For $28.5 Million
Starfall is the name of a six-bedroom, 4.5-bath custom-built dream home for a Jackson tycoon. The 9,300-square-foot home, listed for $28.5 million, is right by an elk migration corridor and has views of the Tetons all around. "This is not some cookie-cutter subdivision," one broker said.
Renée JeanAugust 31, 2024
Why Yellowstone National Park Celebrates Christmas In August
Late August in Yellowstone means bison and elk are beginning their rut. Trout swim lazily in rivers with restrictions in effect due to elevated water temperatures. Fire danger is at its highest. And carols are sung around the many Christmas trees.
Jake NicholsAugust 31, 2024
The Notorious 1958 Murder Spree That Ended Near Douglas
When 19-year-old mass murderer Charles Starkweather saw a car by the road west of Douglas, Wyoming, in January 1958, he saw an opportunity. He was on the run after already killing 10 people. What followed ended one of America’s more notorious crime sprees.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 31, 2024
Riders Love Cheyenne Lyft Driver’s Cybertruck, But Anti-EV People Flip Him Off
Cheyenne Cybertruck owner TJ Doan loves his new ride so much he gives Lyft rides in it just to drive it around town more. While his riders love their first Cybertruck experiences, anti-EV people flip him off.
Kevin Killough & Special to CSDAugust 31, 2024
Welcome To The Happiest Town In Wyoming: Byron
If a statue of its town founder is any indication, then Byron, Wyoming, is the happiest town in the state. Locals say the man considered the founder of the town pitched his tent while doing some surveying work near where his statue is now placed.
Jake NicholsAugust 31, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Hey Matt Malcom -- You Lost, Get Over It!
Dear editor: Instead of trying to bolster support for the Democrats [Matt Malcom] aligns with, [he] wants to run as a fake Republican.
August 31, 2024
Missing In Wyoming: A Conversation With Desiree Tinoco and Jen Kocher
Wendy Corr chats with the founder of Missing People of Wyoming, Desiree Tinoco and Cowboy State Daily investigative reporter Jen Kocher. They talk about efforts to help families of the missing find resources - and sometimes closure.
Wendy CorrAugust 31, 2024
Proposed Health Care Commission Nixed Over Fears Gordon Would Meddle With It
The Wyoming Joint Health, Labor and Social Services Committee rejected creating a state health care commission Friday. Legislators said they feared Gov. Mark Gordon would overstep his authority with it.
Leo WolfsonAugust 31, 2024
Wyoming Union Rep Says I Told You So After Kroger Admits Price Gouging
Prices for milk and eggs exceeded inflation costs, a Kroger executive admitted this week during the FTC’s lawsuit challenging its proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons. That had Local UFCW President Kim Cordova saying I told you so.
Renée JeanAugust 30, 2024
Cost Of House Draw Fire At $25 Million, Johnson County Asks For Ag Disaster Declaration
The House Draw Fire in Johnson County has burned nearly 175,000 acres and cost landowners an estimated $25 million. The county is asking the state of Wyoming to declare an agriculture disaster that could mean up to 75% reimbursement.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024
Wyoming's Electricity Industry On The Cusp Of Transmission Shakeup
The Wyoming Public Service Commission has begun studying how electricity is delivered over hundreds of miles of transmission lines. The outcome could lead to a major shakeup for Wyoming.
Pat MaioAugust 30, 2024
‘I Hope I Killed One,’ Says Casper Teen Accused Of Shooting 5 Times Into Home
A 15-year-old Casper boy accused of shooting five times into a mobile home reportedly said afterward, “I hope I killed one.” His preliminary hearing was waived Thursday, clearing the way for a felony prosecution.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 30, 2024
Man Who Took Woman From Bloomberg Ranch, Held Her Hostage At Cheyenne Motel, Convicted
A Colorado man intent on killing media mogul Michael Bloomberg, but instead kidnapped a woman, was convicted Wednesday. He was caught holding her hostage in a Cheyenne motel.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024
Casper Man Admits Sex Contact With A Child And Making Child Porn
A 25-year-old Casper admits he had sexual contact with a child, as well as making and possessing child porn. Christopher Schmidt made the admission Friday while pleading guilty to seven felony charges.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 30, 2024
Dennis Sun: Sheep Are In
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Sheep have always been a vital industry in the West, even though numbers have been dropping over the years. Despite all of the hurdles of raising sheep, there is still a strong interest in them."
Dennis SunAugust 30, 2024
Jonathan Lange: Reflections On A Half-Million Acres Of Fire
Jonathan Lange writes: "A spontaneous government arose across county and state lines because people had an urgent task to accomplish. Should anyone attempt to hijack its power for personal gain, he or she would find that it dissolves as quickly as it arose."
Jonathan LangeAugust 30, 2024
Wyoming’s Wildfires At Least 66% Contained, Have Burned 460,000 Acres
Firefighting crews continue to make progress on large wildfires in northern Wyoming that have burned nearly 460,000 acres. All but one is at least 66% contained Friday as local efforts shift to damage assessment.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024
Wyoming Man Gets 15-20 Years In State’s First Fentanyl Overdose Conviction
A Wyoming man was given 15-20 years in prison Thursday for selling the fentanyl-laced drugs that killed a Cody man last year. It’s Wyoming’s first such conviction.
Jen KocherAugust 30, 2024
Kamala Harris Interview With CNN Exposes Flip-Flop On Fracking
Kamala Harris did a 180-degree flip on fracking in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Thursday. Political watchdogs told Cowboy State Daily her new position on fracking is politics, not policy.
Pat MaioAugust 30, 2024
Fired Gillette Librarian Wants To Use Texas Ruling For LGBTQ Discrimination Suit
A Texas court ruling could impact the lawsuit of a former Wyoming librarian fired for refusing to remove books. A Thursday motion from the former Gillette library director says the Texas ruling opens the door for an LGBTQ discrimination claim.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024
Primary Loser Sues Chuck Gray To Get On General Election Ballot
Cheyenne resident Matt Malcom is suing Chuck Gray for upholding Wyoming’s “sore loser” law. Malcom lost in last week’s Republican primary and wants to be on the general election ballot. Problem is, that’s against the law.
Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2024