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Man On The Run With Stolen Mini Poodle Caught With Meth In Wyoming
A Canadian man stole a mini poodle named Teddy, hopped the border and fled to Riverton, Wyoming, police documents say. That’s where police caught up to him for allegedly possessing meth.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024
Online Scammer Tries To Sell Casper Mountain Land Out From Under Owner
A sharp-eyed real estate agent saved a Casper Mountain landowner from a scammer trying to sell her land out from under her. It’s a growing problem that can cost landowners and unwitting buyers big money.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 31, 2024
Wyoming Optics Company On The World Stage At Paris Olympics
The precision spotting scopes being used by Olympic archery teams in Paris are made by a Lander, Wyoming, company. Maven has built a reputation for producing elite equipment for elite competitors.
Mark HeinzJuly 31, 2024
Douglas Woman And Boyfriend Accused Of Brutal Roadside Beating Of Woman’s Mom
A woman from Douglas, Wyoming, and her boyfriend are accused of brutally beating the woman’s mom on the side of a road. The victim’s head was split to the bone. Her daughter’s case rose to felony-level court Monday.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024
Another Boy Claims He Was Abused At Wyoming Boys’ School
A fourth former resident at Wyoming Boys School claims he was abused, mistreated and tormented there. Three others suing the school over similar allegations want to add the fourth boy to their lawsuit, according to a Tuesday court filing.
Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024
Petition To Slash Property Taxes 50% Falls 1,000 Valid Signatures Short
A Wyoming ballot initiative to slash property taxes 50% is about 1,000 valid signatures short to get on the 2026 ballot. The group has until April 2025 to make up the deficit.
Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024
Why Are There So Many New Car Washes In Wyoming?
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "The last few years has seen a veritable explosion in the number of car washes opening around us in Wyoming. Why is that? It's all about the subscriptions, baby."
Aaron TurpenJuly 31, 2024
‘It Was Armageddon’: Eastern Wyoming Community Evacuated By Wildfire
Hartville and a neighboring subdivision in eastern Wyoming were evacuated overnight Tuesday when a fast-moving wildfire ballooned to more than 25,000 acres. “It was Armageddon,” is how a local woman described watching the flames advance.
Pat MaioJuly 31, 2024
Don’t Believe Climatologist’s Claim It’s An Ideal 70 Degrees In Wyoming On Aug. 1
A climatologist is telling travelers they’ll have ideal 70-degree weather in Wyoming on Aug. 1. Anyone who believes that is going to roast, says meteorologist Don Day. It could actually get into the 80s, 90s or even triple digits.
Mark HeinzJuly 31, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Wildfires Cause Evacuations * No Homes In Jackson Under $1 Million * Wind Turbine Gets Blown Up By Lightning
Wendy CorrJuly 31, 2024
Brief: Man Accused Of Killing 2 at Cheyenne Coin Shop Pleads Not Guilty
The man arrested nine years after two people were gunned down during a robbery at a Cheyenne coin shop has pleaded not guilty. Douglas Smith, who faces two first-degree murder charges, made his plea Monday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024
Are Wyoming’s Secretive LLC Laws Making State A “Haven For Scammers?”
Concerned Wyoming’s secretive LLC laws are making the state a “haven for scammers,” legislators are looking to close loopholes. In Sheridan, one office is the official address for about 120,000 businesses registered in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024
Deaths of Wyoming Mule Deer Tangled In Old Barbed Wire Inspire Fence Removal
The prolonged, agonizing deaths of two Wyoming mule deer bucks that got entangled in barbed wire helped inspire the removal of 3 miles of old fence near Cody on Monday.
Mark HeinzJuly 30, 2024
Homes Less Than $1 Million In Jackson, Wyoming, Don’t ‘Really Exist Anymore’
Anyone hoping to find a home for less than $1 million in Jackson, Wyoming, are out of luck. While sales and inventory are down, anything under $1 million “doesn’t really exist anymore,” says a local real estate analyst.
Renée JeanJuly 30, 2024
Landfill May Be Next Stop After Lightning Blows Up Turbine Blade Near Cheyenne
A half-shredded blade hanging from a wind turbine west of Cheyenne is catching attention from the thousands of drivers who go past it along Interstate 80. It was nearly torn in half by a bolt of lightning, and its next stop could be a Wyoming landfill.
Pat MaioJuly 30, 2024
Green River Man Charged For Pulling Gun On "Dumbass" Teen On His Lawn
A Green River man is facing up to 10 years in prison on claims he pointed a loaded 9 mm pistol at a teen who parked dirt bike on the grass in front of the man’s home. The man allegedly told police the boy was acting like a “dumbass.”
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2024
Wyoming Wildfires Burn Homes, Force Evacuations Around The State
A number of wildfires burning around Wyoming have burned some homes, forced evacuations and briefly closed the East Entrance to Yellowstone.
Jake NicholsJuly 30, 2024
Letter To The Editor: WY Freedom PAC Mailers Are Slanderous Garbage
Dear editor: Thousands of slanderous postcards, text messages and emails have been sent to Fremont County residents alleging lies and misinformation. The postcards are produced by 'WY Freedom PAC' -- apparently a ghost operation, since there are no names or addresses to contact."
July 30, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Job Creators Need IRS To Do Its Job
Dear editor: We're seeing a regulatory red tape rodeo with the Internal Revenue Service right now, screwing up the Employee Retention Credit and leaving many Wyoming small businesses in the lurch.
July 30, 2024
Candy Moulton: Bill Markley -- Telling Both Sides of the Story
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Author Bill Markley likes Butch Cassidy the best of all the outlaws he has researched. 'He always tried to not get anybody killed during the robberies he participated in,' he said."
Candy MoultonJuly 30, 2024
California Transient Accused Of Attacking Wyoming Transients With Machete
A California transient is accused of attacking four Wyoming transients under a bridge in Green River with a machete. He claimed they were trying to drown him while they claim he just started swinging his machete at them for "no reason."
Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2024
Trump Endorses Darin Smith For Wyoming Legislature
Former President Donald Trump has made his first campaign endorsement for a race in the Wyoming Legislature. Trump announced over the weekend his support for Cheyenne Senate candidate Darin Smith.
Leo WolfsonJuly 30, 2024
Families Sue Nation’s Largest Air Show Over Deaths Caused By ‘Hot Dog’ Pilots
The families of two men killed in a 2023 mid-air collision during a reckless “hot dog” maneuver are suing the nation’s largest air show. AirVenture show has a history of ignoring the rules and allowing unsafe flying, the lawsuit claims.
Jen KocherJuly 30, 2024
Guest Column: Out-of-State Dark Money and Misconstrued Attacks -- Setting the Record Straight
Rep. Tom Walters writes, "I feel compelled to address recent attacks on my stance regarding women's sports. These attacks, fueled by out-of-state dark money, have grossly misconstrued my position on an issue of profound importance."
CSD StaffJuly 30, 2024