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A lone wolf in Yellowstone National Parks makes a bold, but futile attempt to chase down a cow elk, before other elk join in and send the wolf scrambling.

Yellowstone Wolf Learns That Going After Elk Alone Usually Leads To A Stomping

A lone wolf that tried taking on some elk in Yellowstone National Park was lucky it didn’t get stomped to death. Biologists say such solo hunts rarely work out for wolves.

Mark HeinzAugust 28, 2024

A satellite image showing no clouds over any part of Wyoming.

Not A Cloud Anywhere Over Wyoming In “Unusual” Satellite Photo

The National Weather Service office in Riverton noticed something “unusual” Tuesday — there wasn’t a cloud anywhere over Wyoming all day Tuesday. A satellite photo shows an unusually clear view of Wyoming, including scars left by large wildfires.

Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2024

Letter To The Editor: A Newcomer’s Take on The Wyoming GOP Primary

Dear editor: In a state wherein elected leaders can lean into conservative positions, it was peculiar to see some candidates in Republican primaries seemingly moderating themselves.

August 28, 2024

A large plume of smoke rises from the Constitution Fire northeast of Gillette, which is also burning in some timber, which is more difficult to fight.

Northeast Wyoming Wildfires Getting Under Control, Teton Crews Still Fight Timber

A handful of large wildfires that have consumed nearly 460,000 acres across northern Wyoming and southern Montana are getting under control. But timber in the Fish Creek and Flat Rock fires hold heat longer than grasslands.

Clair McFarland & Jen KocherAugust 28, 2024

Rod Miller: Peevish Populace Poses Problem for Puzzled Politicians

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "As the dust settles over the shifted tectonics of Wyoming politics after the primary, one factor at play in the election stands out to me: voters in Wyoming are pissed."

Rod MillerAugust 28, 2024

A bulldozer helps create fire lines to gain containment on the Remington Fire.

Remington, Flat Rock Fires Now Half Contained As Upstart Blaze Pops Up

Firefighters made significant progress on large wildfires that have burned nearly 460,000 acres in Wyoming and Montana. The huge 200,000-acre Remington Fire is now 50% contained, and Flat Rock Fire 54%. But new fires are a concern.

Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * 460,000 Acres Burned So Far In Wildfires * Rasner Says He Wasn’t Lying With His Polls * Cheyenne “Voodoo Man” Charged With Felony

Wendy CorrAugust 28, 2024

Former Universtiy of Wyoming standout Frank Crum, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound rookie, has made the 2024 Denver Broncos roster. He's seen here during a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Former UW Standout Frank Crum Makes Denver Broncos Roster

Former University of Wyoming standout offensive lineman Frank Crum made the Denver Broncos initial 53-man roster Tuesday. The 6-foot-7, 315-pound rookie could still be waived or put on the practice squad.

Leo WolfsonAugust 28, 2024

Republican candidate for Wyoming's U.S. Senate nomination, speaks during the 2024 Wyoming Republican Party convention in Cheyenne.

Reid Rasner Said His Polls Showed He Was In A Dead Heat With Barrasso, But He Lost Huge

GOP Senate candidate Reid Rasner spent the last few weeks before the primary election claiming his poll numbers had him in a dead heat with Barrasso. But he lost in a landslide. Can any internal polls be trusted?

Leo WolfsonAugust 27, 2024

Police and emergency responders are positioned on Lexington Avenue in Gillette on Aug. 24, 2024, in response to a standoff-style situation.

Gillette Man Barricades Self In Room After Asking Mom, “Do You Want To Die?”

A Gillette man was in court Monday after creating a standoff-style scene in a Gillette neighborhood over the weekend. He allegedly beat his mother, threatened her with a knife and asked her, “do you want to die?”

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024

Hilltop Bank President and CEO Greg Dixson said at 60 years, the bank still is focused on its communities.

At 60 Years, Hilltop Bank Stays Focused On Community Needs

The family-owned Hilltop Bank celebrates 60 years in 2024 with continued focus on building relationships in its communities.

Letter To The Editor: Grocers Are Not Price Gouging, The Numbers Speak For Themselves

Dear editor: You have probably heard price gouging mentioned in the news lately. Grocers seem to be the target. They respond with claims that they operate on a razor-thin margin of 1% to 2%.

August 27, 2024

Candy Moulton: Miriam Baggott -- An Englishwoman Paves The Way For Homesteaders

Columnist Candy Moulton writes: “Miriam Baggott and her young daughter often fled their home and hid in the willows when they had reports of Indians roaming in the area. Other times Miriam hung quilts over the cabin windows so their lantern light would not be seen from a distance.”

Candy MoultonAugust 27, 2024

Joshua Hayden-Ali, 43, aka "Wisdom," is known around Cheyenne for throwing "hexes" at people, threatening them with a staff and making death threats.

Cheyenne’s “Voodoo Man” Accused Of Tearing Up Election Center

Cheyenne’s “Voodoo Man” stands 6-foot-4, throws “hexes” at people, threatens them with a staff and spews death threats. He’s accused of tearing up an election center Aug. 6, and his case was elevated Friday to felony-level court.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024

Electric vehicle charging stations at the Jackson Hole Airport.

Feds Send $5.5 Million To Wyoming's Richest City To Build EV Charging Stations

The city of Jackson, Wyoming, which is among one of the wealthiest in America, has received $5.5 million from the federal government to expand its network of electric vehicle charging stations.

Pat MaioAugust 27, 2024

Three wolf pups are seen playing in this screenshot from video, taken in August 2024 in the Colorado mountains. At one point, the video pans to show two Jack Russel terries that seem alert, but not afraid, as they watch from the cab of a pickup.

Colorado Has At Least Three Wolf Pups Now, And They’re Growing Fast

A video by a Colorado outdoorsman confirms that state’s new wolf pack has at least three new pups. But people there continue to be divided on reintroducing the predators to the Centennial State.

Mark HeinzAugust 27, 2024

Off-Duty Casper Cop Shot At Deputies During Alcohol-Fueled Standoff

Off-duty Casper Police Officer Michael Hughes was drinking heavily when he shot at deputies during a 17-hour standoff that ended Friday. He was in court Monday and remains in the Natrona County Jail on $500,000 bond.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 27, 2024

Riverton Police Officer Faces Felony For Receiving Illegal Steroids

A Riverton police officer accused of receiving illegal steroids by mail was served with a felony charge Monday. Logan Alley allegedly told investigators “maybe not the extent” when asked if he knew the drugs were illegal.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024

The U.S. Postal Service is studying whether some mail services should be moved from the Casper Post Office to Montana.

Faced With Slower Rural Mail Service, Wyomingites Have One Chance To Comment

The U.S. Postal Service is pushing another cost-cutting move that would mean slower mail delivery to rural areas, like much of Wyoming. Cowboy State residents will have one chance to comment on the plan.

Renée JeanAugust 27, 2024

Rocky Case and the Wyoming Secretary of State's Office in Cheyenne.

Chuck Gray Skeptical Independent Candidate Got 68 Signatures In 10 Minutes

Secretary of State Chuck Gray may reject an Independent candidate’s last-minute bid for the Wyoming House. Rocky Case on Monday got his campaign OK’d by Gray’s office, then turned in his signatures 10 minutes later.

Leo WolfsonAugust 27, 2024

A dark mass of smoke rises from the Flat Rock Fire west of Gillette in Campbell County.

Progress Made On Wildfires That Have Burned 460,000 Acres In Wyoming, Montana

Rain helped crews make progress on two of Wyoming’s five major wildfires Monday, though a third that saw rain didn't benefit much from it. The fires have burned nearly 460,000 acres in Wyoming and southern Montana but showed little growth Monday.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2024

An Energy Fuels complex in Utah. The company is ramping up production at its Nichols Ranch development in Wyoming.

Energy Fuels Wants To Use Wyoming Uranium For Cancer Treatments

Energy Fuels, on track to become a key Wyoming uranium producer, is extending its reach for the mineral. The company has expanded into using Wyoming uranium to produce medical isotopes for cancer treatments.

Pat MaioAugust 27, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: First Snow Of The Season In Wyoming Critics Say Firefighters Not Doing Enough Casper Off-Duty Cop Charged With 6 Felonies

Wendy CorrAugust 27, 2024

Private-sector construction crews have brought their own machines to the fire perimeters in Campbell County, amid tensions about the county fire department’s approach to the blazes.

Critics Claim Wyoming Fire Department “Didn’t Lift A Finger” To Stop Wildfires

Some heavy equipment operators in northeast Wyoming claim the Campell County Fire Department “didn’t lift a finger” to help them stop a pair of large wildfires. Others, however, say that claim is baseless and the CCFD is saving their land.

Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024

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