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Heat Records Fall Across Wyoming, And More Could Follow
The heat wave that’s been baking much of the U.S. West is making its way into Wyoming. Several towns in the western part of the state set record highs Thursday, and more will follow as the heat moves across the Cowboy State.
Andrew RossiJuly 12, 2024
Wind River Reservation Man Accused Of Raping Runaway Girl
Accused of getting a 14-year-old runaway drunk, putting her in a chokehold and molesting her, a 32-year-old Crowheart, Wyoming, man faces a potential lifetime in prison.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2024
Detective: Coin Shop Suspect, Neighborhood Not Searched After 2015 Double Murder
A Cheyenne police detective testified during a Friday hearing that the man now suspected of killing two men during a 2015 robbery wasn’t searched at the time. He also testified the neighborhood around The Coin Shop also wasn’t searched.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2024
Motorcycle Gang Rivalry Boils Over At Wyoming Truck Stop
When members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club came across a man wearing a Hell’s Angels jacket at a Wamsutter truck stop, the rivalry between the gangs boiled over. Now seven Mongols face felony charges for robbery and intimidation.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2024
Group Says It Has 15,000 Signatures Opposing Controversial Casper Gravel Pit
An organized group says it’s gathered 15,000 signatures opposing plans to mine gravel from 300 acres of state-owned land at the base of Casper Mountain. The project’s manager said Thursday the project push go forward.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 12, 2024
Scam Uses Fake Lost Wyoming Kid To Prey On Sympathies Of Potential Victims
A sad Facebook post in southwest Wyoming asks people to help reunite a lost little boy with his mom. Problem is, it’s a made-up sob story to exploit people with good hearts, says the Rock Springs Police Department.
Jen KocherJuly 12, 2024
Animal Activists Sue To Put Wolves Back On Endangered List In Wyoming
Environmental and animal welfare groups are suing to having wolves relisted as an endangered species in Wyoming. A retired federal wildlife manager in Cody says that probably won’t happen.
Mark HeinzJuly 12, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, July 12, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * WYDOT To Rebuild Teton Pass By November * Delegation Says Biden’s Press Conference A Failure * Cost Of Upgrading FE Warren Missiles 81% Over Budget
Wendy CorrJuly 12, 2024
Biden Insists He's Fit For Office, Calls Zelensky "Putin" and Trump His "Vice President"
Wyoming’s congressional delegation said President Biden’s Thursday press conference, during which he mistakenly called former President Trump his vice president, was another failure.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2024
Key Legislator Worries Activists Could Hurt Wyoming Economy In Oil And Gas Auctions
State Rep. Cyrus Western, the outgoing House majority whip, is concerned that a Lander-based conservation advocacy organization is waging a war on Wyoming’s middle class through the state’s oil and gas lease auction bidding process.
Pat MaioJuly 11, 2024
FE Warren Missile Upgrades Move Ahead Despite Being 81% Over Budget
The upgrade to the missile defense program at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne — which is expected to bring billions of dollars in construction money and thousands of jobs to the community — has come in 81% over budget. Delays have the project now beginning in 2027.
Renée JeanJuly 11, 2024
Authorities Investigating What Caused Idaho Woman’s Car To Drive Off 60-Foot Cliff
Many questions remain as officials investigate the death of an Idaho woman in Grand Teton National Park. Among those is what caused her car to drive off a 60-foot cliff and plunge into a river?
Jen KocherJuly 11, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: These Are Sal’s Favorites, What Are Yours?
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Even if I need help with almost everything, there are still so many things that bring me joy. Like ice cream. Ice cream brings me immense joy. Here's a listing my favorite things."
Sally Ann ShurmurJuly 11, 2024
'Luckiest Kid In Sublette County' Demolishes Old Post Office With 5th-Wheel
The old post office in Marbleton, Wyoming, was demolished when a 17-year-old took a corner too fast and launched a truck and trailer through it. The owner of the building said the teen is the “luckiest kid in Sublette County” for walking away alive.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2024
No End In Sight For Wyoming’s New Uranium Rush
A rush for producing Wyoming uranium continues with no end in sight. The latest in the mix is an exploration company from Canada that hopes to muscle its way into the state’s Shirley Basin to possibly attract takeover interest.
Pat MaioJuly 11, 2024
Rock Springs Hostage Fought Husband For Gun While Taking A Beating
A woman held hostage at gunpoint by her estranged husband fought him for the weapon while taking a beating, court documents say. The man eventually gave up, but not before terrorizing his wife and repeatedly telling her they both would die.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2024
Permanent Fix For Teton Pass — Rebuild The Mountain — Could Be Done By November
A permanent fix for the catastrophic failure of Teton Pass seems simple — rebuild the mountain. But it's a huge effort that WYDOT officials say could be done by November.
Jake NicholsJuly 11, 2024
Dept. Of Education, Former Agency Head Must Pay For Illegally Withholding Records
A judge ruled Wednesday that the Wyoming Department of Education and former Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder have to each pay $700 for illegally withholding public records.
Leo WolfsonJuly 11, 2024
Cheyenne State Senate Candidates Divided Over Gigantic Facebook (Meta) Data Center
Republicans running for state Senate Districts 4 and 6 clashed Wednesday night over a massive $800 Million Meta (Facebook) data center. The 715,000-square-foot facility will be built in south Cheyenne.
Leo WolfsonJuly 11, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: - Billionaire Pulls Plug On Bondurant - Five Wyo Albertsons On List To Be Sold - Xanterra Worker Arrested For Mass Shooting Threat
Wendy CorrJuly 11, 2024
Conservative Movement: Freedom Caucus Could Gain Control Of House In ’24
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus has been growing in numbers and influence. Now the group, and candidates aligned with it, feel 2024 could be the year it gains control of the Wyoming House.
Leo WolfsonJuly 11, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Throw Out The Glossy AFP Mailers
Dear editor: "It’s not principled or civil to lie so comfortably about things so easily proven false. For Wyomingites who do care about principle and civility, I encourage you to toss the glossy AFP mailers..."
July 10, 2024
Controversial $500M Wind Farm Gets Go-Ahead After Heated Closed-Door Meeting
The controversial $500 million Rail Tie wind farm in Albany County got the go-ahead from Wyoming regulators Wednesday. Things reportedly got heated at times as the developer and activists met behind closed doors for hours.
Pat MaioJuly 10, 2024
In Brief: Man Charged With Fighting Arrest, Breaking Leg Of Casper Police Officer
A 41-year-old Evansville man who wanted to use drugs one more time before entering treatment is accused of breaking the leg of a Casper police officer while fighting his arrest.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 10, 2024