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Casper Firm Takes Next Step Toward Gravel Mining With DEQ Filing
Prism Logistics has taken the next step with its plans to mine gravel at the base of Casper Mountain by filing with Wyoming its intent to operate on state-owned land.
Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2024
Wyoming Ranch Denies Claims It Enslaved, Trafficked Troubled Boys
The Triangle Cross Ranch in Powell, Wyoming, denies in court filings it was a nightmare for a pair of teen boys housed there 10 years ago, who claim they were used as forced labor and trafficked.
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Rocky Mountain Power Wants Another 12.3% Wyoming Rate Increase * Northwest Wyoming Can Expect Up To A Foot Of Wet, Heavy Spring Snow * Wyoming Climber To Take On Everest’s North Face To Hit 7 Peaks On 7 Continents
Wendy CorrApril 17, 2024
Hageman Presents Historic Articles Of Impeachment Against Mayorkas
Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman was among the U.S. House members to deliver the historic articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2024
Casper Post Office Downsized, Leaving Wyoming Without A Major Mail Center
The U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday it will downsize the Casper Post Office, which comes about a month after doing the same to Cheyenne’s, leaving Wyoming without a major mail processing center.
Renée JeanApril 17, 2024
Unhappy Weston County Commissioners Declare Vacant Wyoming House, Senate Seats
In a move some Wyoming legislators say “they have zero ability to do,” Weston County commissioners unhappy with their representation in the Legislature have voted to declare vacant state Senate and House seats.
Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2024
Rocky Mountain Power Wants Another 12.3% Wyoming Rate Increase
Rocky Mountain Power announced Tuesday that it wants to raise monthly power bills for 144,511 Wyoming customers by 12.3%, or about $139.4 million for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Pat MaioApril 16, 2024
Northwest Wyoming Can Expect Up To A Foot Of Wet, Heavy Spring Snow
A spring snowstorm will bring up to a foot of wet, heavy spring snow to northwest Wyoming with another month of typical whiplash winter to go.
Andrew RossiApril 16, 2024
Mental Issues Don’t Keep Lander Man Accused Of Killing Drinking Buddy Out Of Court
Though he said one day earlier that he couldn’t understand his court hearings, a Lander man accused of killing his drinking buddy following an unwanted sexual advance said Tuesday he can handle it.
Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2024
BRIEF: One Person Arrested For Weekend Killing On Wyoming Reservation
The FBI has released little information about an unidentified suspect arrested in connection with a Sunday homicide on Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation.
Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2024
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Blasts Wolf Abuse
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on Tuesday issued a stark condemnation of the apparent capture, abuse and killing of a wolf in Sublette County. Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Gordon is “monitoring the situation.”
Mark HeinzApril 16, 2024
Casper Man Accused Of Tossing Meth Out Window During 100 MPH Police Chase
A 56-year-old Casper man is accused of tossing more than 1,300 grams of meth out a car window while leading police on a 100 mph chase on Interstate 25.
Dale KillingbeckApril 16, 2024
Supreme Court’s Ruling On Trans Surgeries For Kids Likely Bolsters Wyoming’s New Law
A Monday U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Idaho’s ban on transgender surgeries for minors likely also bolsters Wyoming’s new law that does the same.
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2024
New BLM Drilling Rule Could Put Wyoming Oil And Gas On Life Support
The Cowboy State's oil and gas industry says a new BLM drilling rule could leave large and small operators on life support, and the Petroleum Association of Wyoming says it may sue over it.
Pat MaioApril 16, 2024
Wyoming Climber To Take On Everest’s North Face To Hit 7 Peaks On 7 Continents
Casper mountaineer Dr. Joe McGinley leaves Sunday to take on the north face of Mount Everest and achieve a bucket-list goal he’s been chasing for years — summitting the tallest peak on each of the seven continents on Earth.
Dale KillingbeckApril 16, 2024
Animal Welfare Groups Offer $20,000 In Rewards For Wyoming Wolf Torture Info
Animal welfare groups are upping the ante on trying to get a Wyoming man to face more criminal penalties for allegedly tormenting a young wolf, offering $20,000 in reward money.
Mark HeinzApril 16, 2024
6,000 Fentanyl Pills Found After Wild High-Speed Chase Ends On Wheatland Golf Course
Four people were arrested Monday after a high-speed chase the wrong way on I-25 spilled over onto Wheatland's golf course. In the car were 6,000 fentanyl pills and a gun.
April 16, 2024
Sheridan County Commissioner Arrested For DUI, Swerving ‘All Over The Road’
Sheridan County Commissioner Christine Haswell has pleaded not guilty to DUI and allegations she was intoxicated when people reported her allegedly swerving “all over the road” and leaving the scene of a collision with a brick structure.
Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2024
Candy Moulton: New Trails and New Stories
New Cowboy State Daily columnist Candy Moulton writes, "These days writing is both my work and my hobby. I tried retiring a couple of times and it didn’t take. So here I am, off on a new trail and a new adventure. I hope you’ll join me as we explore Wyoming and the American West."
Candy MoultonApril 16, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Grizzly Confirmed In Wyoming Bighorn Mountains; Was Killed For Attacking Cattle * Uranium Resurgence Is Putting Wyoming On The International Map * PETA Holds Anti-Meat Protest In Cheyenne, No One Shows Up
Wendy CorrApril 16, 2024
Biden Nearly Unanimous Pick Of Wyoming Democrats
The Wyoming Democratic Party held its primary caucuses across the state Saturday and gave President Joe Biden 322 of the 324 state convention delegate votes. The other two votes went to Colorado resident David Olscamp and "uncommitted."
Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2024
Grizzly Confirmed In Wyoming Bighorn Mountains; Bear Killed For Attacking Cattle
After years of rumors that there were grizzly bears roaming Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department on Monday confirmed that one has been killed for preying on cattle near Ten Sleep.
Mark HeinzApril 15, 2024
PETA Holds Anti-Meat Protest In Wyoming, No One Shows Up
PETA held a protest at the Wyoming State Capitol on Monday to push for a tax on meat. The two humans dressed as cows had plenty of room to protest as no one showed up.
Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2024
Lander Man Accused Of Killing Drinking Buddy For Making A Pass At Him
A Lander man accused of hitting a drinking buddy in the head with a metal pipe and killing him, allegedly told police he just tried to “knock him out” after the other man made a pass at him and wouldn’t leave.
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2024