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Casper Man Fights Extradition To Utah On 8 Child Sex-Related Charges

A 26-year-old Casper man arrested Thursday on warrants out of Utah is fighting extradition to that state on eight charges related to alleged felony sexual exploitation of a minor.

Dale KillingbeckMay 13, 2024

Peninsula Energy's Lance in-situ uranium recovery project in northeast Wyoming.

Australia Company Targets 85 Million Pounds Of Uranium In Northeast Wyoming

Australia-based Peninsula Energy has boosted estimates for uranium in northeast Wyoming to nearly 85 million pounds at its three area mines, along with processing yellowcake.

Pat MaioMay 13, 2024

This billboard commissioned by the Laramie County Sheriff's Office is an appeal to recruit any Denver police officers who may feel "frustrated" with their jobs there, LCSO Sheriff Brian Kozak said.

Wyoming Sheriff Uses Billboard To Attract Denver Cops After City Defunded Police

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak put up a billboard in Denver to attract cops who may be "frustrated" after that city defunded its police by $8.4 million. The billboard also emphasizes that breaking the law is still illegal in Wyoming.

Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, May 13, 2024

Monday's headlines include: * Massive $1.2B Solar Farm Planned For South Cheyenne * The Fascinating History Of Jackson’s Silver Dollar Bar * UPS Cuts Deliveries To Southeast Wyoming To Three Days A Week

Wendy CorrMay 13, 2024

The Wild Lunch Market in downtown Casper at 124 E. 2nd St. offers customers grab and go sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods, and fresh coffee, tea, and cold drinks.

Eating Wyoming: Casper’s Wild Lunch Market, As Mom-And-Pop As It Gets

The Wild Lunch Market is easy to miss in downtown Casper, but for those in the know, it’s a favorite spot that’s as mom-and-pop as it gets for homemade sandwiches, wraps and cool movie memorabilia.

Dale KillingbeckMay 12, 2024

The Green Front Building was first built in 1896 on Sheridan Avenue in Cody. It's seen here housing the Shoshone Land and Irrigation Co. and next to the Cody Hotel.

First Building Built In Cody 128 Years Ago Is Still Open For Business

The first building built in Cody 128 years ago has been a post office, a poker club, a church, radiator shop and a medical office. It's moved three times but it's still standing and open for business.

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2024

After decades away, "Shoshone Canyon" hangs again at Cody's iconic Irma Hotel. The large painting was cleaed with human spit to remove decades of grime and restore it to its historic glory.

Cody Museum Uses Spit To Clean Historic Paintings To Hang In Irma Hotel

Preserving Wyoming’s Western history is something the Buffalo Bill Center of the West takes seriously. So when they gave three oil paintings back to their original home at the iconic Irma Hotel, they got a good spit-cleaning first.

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2024

The Toto Neoresrt NX2 deal-flush toilet is the top of the line in top-of-the-line smart toilets, retailing for $21,000.

More Jackson Homeowners Paying Up To $20,000 For Smart Toilets

One of the trends sweeping the U.S. bathroom industry are smart toilets, packed with technology and luxury. Homeowners in Teton County are following that trend and paying up to $20,000 for their pimped-out potties.

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2024

In Thermopolis, Wyoming, the One Eyed Buffalo is so popular in this town of less than 3,000 people that there are three branded business, the One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Co., from left, One Eyed Buffalo Taphouse and One Eyed Buffalo Saloon.

One Eyed Buffalo Is So Popular In Thermopolis, There Are 3 Locations In Town Of Less Than 3,000

One Eyed Buffalo in Thermopolis — a town of fewer than 3,000 people — is so popular, there are three different locations. And they're all doing well.

Renée JeanMay 12, 2024

The glamping tents put up by Basecamp Hospitality in Teton County have been called by Gov. Mark Gordon "white pimples." Now the company is camouflaging them.

Company Tries To Hide Jackson’s Controversial ‘White Pimple’ Glamping Tents

The controversial glamping tents near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s entrance that Gov. Mark Gordon dubbed “white pimples” are being camouflaged. Teton County officials say that doesn’t begin to cover up the many problems with them.

Renée JeanMay 12, 2024

Johnson County sheep rancher Mike Miller trails about 150 eyes and lambs down Echeta Road into Gillette on Saturday.

Gillette Sheep Drive Stops Traffic, Revives Ranching Tradition

Mike Miller drove about 150 ewes and lambs through Gillette on Saturday, marking the first time in decades the area’s ranching tradition was revived with a sheep trail, stopping traffic and delighting locals.

Jen KocherMay 12, 2024

Wyoming History: It’s Been A Century Since 100-Year Floods Devastated Central Wyoming

Dozens were killed when torrential rains in July and again in September 1923 brought a double dose of 100-year floods that put Thermopolis and other towns under water and caused the worst train wreck in Wyoming history.

Dale KillingbeckMay 12, 2024

The office of wildlife biologist Rich Guenzel in Laramie has depictions of pronghorn created by artists from all over Wyoming and the West.

Wyoming’s Famous For Its Iconic Pronghorn — But Don’t Call Them Antelope

Step into wildlife biologist Rich Guenzel’s office and there will be no doubt about his passion for pronghorn -- an iconic Wyoming animal affectionately known as “speed goats." Just don't call them antelope, unless you're looking for a brawl...

Mark HeinzMay 12, 2024

Rod Miller holding his son Ike at a barn dance on his family ranch in 1978.

Rod Miller: Tally Book

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "My granddad Kirk kept a small spiral notebook in the pocket of the wool shirt that he wore regardless of the weather. My own tally book was a tad fancier. It was a Daytimer with a leather cover..."

Rod MillerMay 12, 2024

United Parcel Service has customers in rural souteast Wyoming beyond frustrated with an unannounced policy to cut daily deliveries to three days a week.

No More Overnight: UPS Cuts Deliveries To Southeast Wyoming To Three Days A Week

If you live in a rural southeast Wyoming, don't expect overnight delivery anymore from UPS. They've discontinued the service in favor of three days a week. Those who rely on overnight delivery of medications are scrambling for other options.

Renée JeanMay 12, 2024

The real estate specialization niche of horse properties is something that's especially helpful in rural states like Wyoming, where homebuyers are looking for more than great living ammenities for themselves. They're also looking for their horses. This property also features a large hay barn, arena and other tack and on-site living areas to care for horses.

The Horse Realtor: Wyoming Real Estate Agent Focuses On Properties For Horse Owners

Sheridan's Clay Schafer has shod horses all over the world. He also owns Premier Horse Property, a real estate agency that caters to horse owners. It’s a niche Schafer believes isn’t being well-covered by the industry anywhere.

Renée JeanMay 12, 2024

Nebraska High School Picks O.J. Simpson For Inspirational Quote

Although some were certain it had so be a senior prank, a high school east of Lusk, Wyoming, chose a statement by O.J. Simpson as the inspirational quote in its commencement announcement. Turns out, it was approved at the highest levels.

Jimmy OrrMay 11, 2024

The RMS Titanic carried two passengers that were headed for Wyoming on the night of April 14, 1912, when it struck an iceberg. They were Johan Julian Sundman, left, and Hugh Wooner, right.

Wyoming History: Wyoming-Bound Passengers Among Survivors Of Titanic Disaster

Two people aboard the RMS Titanic when it sunk in 1912 were headed for Wyoming. Both would live to tell their harrowing stories — and one made it to his Casper destination.

Dale KillingbeckMay 11, 2024

The grave of Riccardo Severini in Hartville, Wyoming. The fence was made by a family member who had been a blacksmith in Italy.

Man Finds Answers 114 Years After Great-Grandfather Killed In Wyoming Mining Town

Riccardo Severini was shot and killed on Easter Sunday while playing a game of poker in the mining town of Sunrise, Wyoming, back in 1910. His great-grandson is digging into the tragedy and uncovering pieces of untold Wyoming history.

Renée JeanMay 11, 2024

Images from a viral video showing lightning striking an erupting volcano in Guatemala.

The Science Behind The Lightning Storm Over The Erupting Guatemalan Volcano

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, said the spectacular lightning storm above the erupting Guatemalan volcano this week, was the result of static electricity generated by the collision of ash particles in the plume of the erupting volcano.

Andrew RossiMay 11, 2024

Angel Maldonado is a Cheyenne barber and pioneer in the city’s exploding hip-hop scene. A 2015 collaboration he did with Jelly Roll, “Sinnerman,” has just been released ahead of Jelly Roll’s appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days this summer.

Cheyenne Barber Angel Maldonado Releases Song Featuring Jelly Roll

Angel Maldonado is a Cheyenne barber and a musician. A collaboration he did with rapper turned country music star Jelly Roll has just been released ahead of Jelly Roll’s upcoming appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days this summer.

Renée JeanMay 11, 2024

South Cheyenne rancher Ed Prosser looks north of his farmland off of Chalk Bluff Road where 1.2 million solar panels will be visible after Canadian energy giant Enbridge builds the $1.2 billion project starting next year.

Massive $1.2 Billion Panel Solar Farm Planned For South Cheyenne

The pastoral landscape south of Cheyenne is getting carved up to make way for a $1.2 billion Canadian company's solar farm project that will supply electricity to data centers on the south edge of the city. Not everyone's happy about it.

Pat MaioMay 11, 2024

An array of large shipping containers holding materials to build a proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody are staged at the site.

Cody Residents Opposed To Gigantic LDS Temple Outraged As Church Stages Area To Build

Cody residents who are suing to stop a humongous LDS temple in the city say they are outraged to see a crane and other construction materials staged at the site ready to start construction.

Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2024

Vera Brown, left, and Virginia Bryant both recently died each at the age of 108, two hardy Wyoming women guided through life by grit and gumption.

Bill Sniffin: Grit And Gumption — How Two Hardy Wyoming Women Lived To 108

Bill Sniffin writes: “From 1915 to 2024, these two pioneer Wyoming women saw incredible changes. They lived through world wars, a depression, outlasted 16 presidents, saw the first televisions, computers, the internet and social media.”

Bill SniffinMay 11, 2024

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