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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 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
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
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
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.
Sponsored ContentAugust 27, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wyoming Fights Biden Program For Immigrants To Become Citizens Through Marriage
Wyoming is suing over a new Biden administration program that could give American citizenship to illegal immigrants who marry U.S. citizens.
Leo WolfsonAugust 26, 2024
United Power Growing After Severing Ties With Tri-State Generation
Colorado’s United Power Inc. was the largest Tri-State Generation member until it paid $702 million to break away on its own. Now it’s growing as other Tri-State members watch.
Pat MaioAugust 26, 2024
Country Superstar Lainey Wilson’s New Video Features Wyoming Ranch, Deputies
Country music superstar Lainey Wilson shot the music video for her new single "Whirlwind" on a ranch in Albany County. It also features locations around Laramie and three local deputies.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2024
Wyoming’s Second LDS Temple Opens In Casper, With Third On The Way
Monday’s opening of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Casper Wyoming Temple is the second LDS temple complete in Wyoming. A third isn’t far behind as work is planned on a controversial temple in Cody.
Leo WolfsonAugust 26, 2024
Judge Tosses Lawsuit To Halt Wyoming’s New THC Laws, Wyoming Sellers To Appeal
A judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging a new Wyoming law restricting the amount of THC legal for sale in Wyoming. But state hemp and THC sellers are taking their case to the federal appeals court.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Open Letter To The Treatment Of Predators Working Group
Dear editor: I watched your Casper meeting and found it to be a sham. Only two in-person speakers were allowed a brief two minutes each and were met with hostility, while morning speakers had unlimited time.
August 26, 2024