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Lower Wyoming Property Taxes Could Mean Higher Sales Tax, Removing Exemptions
A Wyoming legislative committee is studying how the state can maintain its current services while lowering property taxes. The reality is, that might not be able to happen without also raising sales tax rates and/or removing exemptions.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2024
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Shooting Up Estranged Wife’s House, Kidnapping Her
The estranged husband of a Cheyenne woman was elevated to felony-level court Thursday on charges he allegedly shot up her house, dragged her out to his car and then kidnapped her. He faces 55 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMay 31, 2024
Beartooth Highway Will Finally Be Fully Open After Snowstorm, Repair Delays
After a monster snowstorm and corresponding avalanches, the entire 69 miles of the Beartooth Highway should finally be open Saturday morning — and hopefully stay open for the summer season.
Andrew RossiMay 31, 2024
Five Years After Wyoming Man Disappeared, New Push On To Find Him
It’s been five years since Casper resident Jose Alfredo Mendoza disappeared and although the trail is cold, local investigators are making a new push to find him.
Jen KocherMay 31, 2024
44,000 Signatures Turned In To Put 50% Property Tax Cut On Wyoming Ballot
A monthslong effort to gather signatures to put a ballot initiative on the Wyoming ballot came to a head Thursday with 44,650 signatures turned in to the Secretary of State’s office. If successful, it would cut residential property taxes by 50%.
Leo WolfsonMay 31, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 31, 2024
Friday's headlines include: - Wyoming Delegation & Governor Blast Trump Conviction - Millions Lost In Overnight Fire At Cody Bronze Art Foundry - Grizzly 399 May Be Old But She Still Knows How To Kill Elk
Wendy CorrMay 31, 2024
Wyoming Files Third Lawsuit Over EPA's Rules Designed To Kill Off Coal Industry
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday that the state has filed a third lawsuit challenging new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency which will destroy the coal industry.
Pat MaioMay 30, 2024
Wyoming Delegation & Governor Blast Trump Conviction
Wyoming’s congressional delegation and Gov. Mark Gordon blasted the conviction of former President Donald Trump on Thursday. Rep. Harriet Hageman said the court case was a "desperate gasp to win a presidential election that they will ultimately lose."
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2024
Family Of Slain Casper Man Applauds After Killer Sentenced To 70+ Years
The family of Ryan Schroeder erupted in applause on Thursday as a judge sentenced Justin Armando Marquez to at least 70 years in prison for the stabbing death of Schroeder. Schroeder's daughter said the family has been left with "overwhelming grief."
Dale KillingbeckMay 30, 2024
First Grizzly Relocation Of The Year In Wyoming After Bear Ate Cows
The Game and Fish Department said they didn't kill the grizzly who ate some cows earlier this month because the bear had no previous run-ins with the department. The department opted to relocate the bear away from cows instead.
Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024
Grizzly 399 May Be Old But She Still Knows How To Kill Elk
Although people have romanticized Grizzly 399 as a giant, cuddly teddy bear, she's a grizzly. Earlier this week, spectators saw what apex predators do as she ripped apart two elk calves so she and her cub Spirit could have some lunch.
Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024
Lummis Demands Answers On Why VA Didn't Show Up To Memorial Day Service
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday said the Veterans Administration needs to explain why they didn't show up to a Memorial Day service in Cheyenne. “On behalf of the nearly 50,000 veterans in my state, I find Monday’s mishap to be completely unacceptable," she said.
Pat MaioMay 30, 2024
Former Gillette Cop Accused Of Triple Homicide Had Justified Shooting In Wyoming
Former Gillette cop Jay Ostrem, who has been accused of a rage-fueled triple homicide in South Dakota earlier this week, was involved in a lethal use-of-force incident 23 years ago in Gillette. The judge in a resulting lawsuit noted Ostrem's shooting was justified.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Feds Offer Billions More For EV Charging Stations, Wyoming Isn't Interested
The Wyoming Department of Transportation on Thursday said it isn't interested in more federal money to build out electric vehicle charging stations across Wyoming. With only 800 registered EVs in the state, WYDOT said there isn't a need for more.
May 30, 2024
Prosecutor From Matthew Shepard Case Says 'Gay Panic' Defense Shouldn't Be Allowed
Minnesota has become the 19th state to ban the “gay panic” defense in criminal cases. Wyoming’s laws don’t discuss this defense strategy at all but the lead prosecutor on the Matthew Shepard case said it shouldn't be allowed anywhere.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Wyoming Medical Society Criticizes Ousted Doctor For 'Misleading' Emails
In the wake of the news that Gov. Gordon ousted a doctor from the Board of Medicine for his vocal support of a ban on trans treatment of minors, the Wyoming Medical Society said the claim the group has been overtaken by "extremely liberal" members is not true.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Celebrating Two Of The Very Best Women
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "If you are lucky enough, call your Mom. Today. If you have a best friend, make time for them. Teach your kids to be good friends. The world needs more people with friends."
Sally Ann ShurmurMay 30, 2024
Millions Lost In Overnight Fire At Cody Bronze Art Foundry, 100% Loss Says Owner
Millions of dollars of art and equipment were destroyed in an overnight fire at the Caleco Foundry in Cody. The establishment, one of only two bronze foundries in Wyoming was totally gutted. One artist says he lost over $5 million worth of art.
Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024
Rod Miller: Ebb Tide For The Wyoming Freedom Caucus
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "This election is where Real Wyoming stands up to the carpetbagging, out-of-state, gnarly orthodoxy of cowboy-cosplaying Freedom Caucus interlopers and affirms its roots. This election is where we prove that our colors are Brown & Gold."
Rod MillerMay 30, 2024
Wyoming Professor Tells Supreme Court Not To Let Mexico Sue Gun Makers
A Wyoming professor wants the U.S. Supreme Court to kill Mexico’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit as an illegal attempt to bankrupt America’s firearms industry, an effort a Cowboy State gun advocate calls “more of a stunt … than a serious lawsuit.”
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: - Former Gillette Police Sergeant Charged With Triple Homicide - Ballooning Property Valuations, Tax Bills Not Unique To Wyoming - Sheridan May Give Woman $250K For House Destroyed In Police Standoff
Wendy CorrMay 30, 2024
Conservative Firebrand Bouchard Won’t Run For Reelection To Wyoming Senate
Conservative firebrand state Sen. Anthony Bouchard of Cheyenne won’t run for reelection to the Wyoming Senate, but there’s a crowd of candidates who want his seat.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming Tactical Rifle Championship – A Hidden Wyoming Gem
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "One of the most intense competitions of skill, concentration and physical ability will take place on the Wyoming-Montana Border in mid-July. Thirty teams will compete in the Wyoming Tactical Rifle Championship."
Tom LubnauMay 29, 2024
BLM To Hold Wyoming’s Smallest Oil And Gas Lease Auction In 15 Years
The Wyoming office the federal BLM is scheduled to hold an auction for oil and gas leases in June that will be one of the smallest in the Cowboy State in years.
Pat MaioMay 29, 2024