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Wyoming Animal Cruelty Laws Don’t Apply To Alleged Wolf Torment Case
Animal cruelty charges can’t be filed in the case of a man allegedly tormenting a wolf in Sublette County, because a “predatory animal” is exempted from Wyoming cruelty statutes.
Mark HeinzApril 04, 2024
Scammers Posing As Gillette Used Car Dealer Nearly Swindle $56,000 From Woman
A scammer posing online as a Gillette used car dealership has roped in at least three potential victims, with one woman on Tuesday nearly losing $56,000 to the scheme.
April 04, 2024
Casper Police Officer Who Shot Suspected Cop-Killer Back At Work
The Casper police officer who shot and killed a man suspected of gunning down Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee following a prolonged standoff in February is back at work in a modified capacity, after weeks of administrative leave.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2024
New Project Would Make Kemmerer Home To $2.5 Billion Coal-To-Ammonia Plant
A new project would make Kemmerer the home to a $2.5 billion coal-to-ammonia plant. The Kemmerer Decarbonization Works project would be built adjacent to the Kemmerer Coal Mine, which last year produced nearly 2.5 million tons of coal.
Pat MaioApril 04, 2024
Early Freedom Caucus Member Runs To Win Back Wyoming House Seat
Former state Rep. Bob Wharff of Evanston was an early member of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus who gave up his state House seat in an unsuccessful run for the Senate in 2022. Now he wants that House seat back.
Leo WolfsonApril 04, 2024
Motorcyclist Dies After Gillette Arrest, Coroner Says No Signs Of Violence
A motorcyclist arrested by Gillette police Wednesday on suspicion of drug possession fell ill and was taken from jail to a local hospital, where he died. The coroner says there’s no signs of violence and an autopsy will be done.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2024
Fremont County Threatens Takeover Of Library Board Amid Sex Books Controversy
The Fremont County Commission is threatening to take over the local library board by May 1 if the board doesn't update its policies on sexually graphic literature in the teens’ section of the library.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2024
Cheyenne Police Release Body Cam Video Of Deadly Hostage Shootout
A 16-minute compilation of body cam video released Thursday shows the tense moments that led to Cheyenne Police Department officers shooting and killing a man who fired a gun at them and was holding his wife hostage in a home.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2024
Guest Column: Wheatland Has The Funding to Address Failing Water Tank
In a guest column, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "Despite claims to the contrary, my line item veto of [the Wheatland water tower project] in the 2024 budget was not punitive, but rather a reflection of the adequate support the State has already provided..."
CSD StaffApril 04, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Sports Meets History As Final Eight Begins
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "When Caitlin Clark plays, it’s not just girls’ basketball, it’s history. It’s not just what she does by herself, but that she makes everyone around her better."
Sally Ann ShurmurApril 04, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Hunters, Biologists Angered Over Alleged Wolf Torture Case * Human Skull Found In Wyoming’s Vast Red Desert Was A Man Age 25-35 * Sold: Historic Gros Ventre Ranch In Teton County Had Been Listed For $58 Million
Wendy CorrApril 04, 2024
So You Want To Be Wyoming Governor? It Helps To Be Male And Married With Kids
A Cowboy State Daily analysis of Wyoming’s 33 governors shows some interesting commonalities among the state’s highest office holders, including they’re almost always male, married and have kids.
Leo WolfsonApril 04, 2024
Wyoming Game And Fish Director Brian Nesvik To Retire
After announcing his pending September retirement Wednesday, Brian Nesvik received high praise from people he worked with as director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Mark HeinzApril 03, 2024
BRIEF: Coroner Confirms Wyoming Woman Stabbed To Death On Reservation
A 37-year-old Ethete, Wyoming, woman was stabbed to death on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Feb. 25, the coroner confirmed Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2024
Outgoing Senator Puzzled Why House Speaker Killed Prostitution Bill
Outgoing State Sen. Affie Ellis on Wednesday said she remains baffled why House Speaker Albert Sommers killed a prostitution bill that passed overwhelmingly in the senate. Sommers said it was a matter of prioritization.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2024
Former Legislator Who Lost By 12 Votes In 2022 Wants His Seat Back
Former state Rep. JD Williams of Lusk lost by just 12 votes in the 2022 Republican primary, the closest race for the Wyoming Legislature. Now the Lusk resident says he’s running to win back his seat from incumbent Rep. Allen Slagle.
Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2024
Rod Miller: An Easy Win for the Wyoming Freedom Caucus
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Joe Ricketts intends to build a chi-chi destination resort for other zillionaires in a pristine corner of Wyoming, and -- get this -- he wants to change the name of Bondurant to 'Little Jackson Hole.' I kid you not!"
Rod MillerApril 03, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Choosing Our Media Sources
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "These days, if one media outfit says the sky is blue, the other media outlet will say the sky is red. Every day, with every media story, we obtain different information based on our confirmation bias."
Tom LubnauApril 03, 2024
Hunters, Biologists Angered Over Alleged Wolf Torture Case
Hunters and biologists on Wednesday said the alleged capture and abuse of a wolf in Sublette County was not only inhumane and wrong but plays right into the hands of anti-hunting groups who will try to use this to further their agenda.
Mark HeinzApril 03, 2024
Alleged Burglars Scatter When Caught In Act By Gun-Wielding Casper Homeowner
Three Casper-area men with criminal histories were in court Tuesday on allegations they tried to steal a welder from a shed, but scattered when the homeowner — armed — caught them in the act.
Dale KillingbeckApril 03, 2024
Canada-Based Company On Schedule To Complete $534M Wyoming Wind Project
The $534 million, 100-turbine Boswell Springs wind farm in northern Albany County, Wyoming, is on schedule to complete construction this year, and will tie into the electrical grid at a substation in Carbon County.
Pat MaioApril 03, 2024
Human Skull Found In Wyoming’s Vast Red Desert Was A Man Age 25-35, Coroner Says
A bleached-out human skull found in Wyoming’s vast Red Desert in November belonged to a man ages 25-35, the Sweetwater County coroner confirmed Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2024
Boyfriend Of Missing Wyoming Woman Subject Of New Investigation
The boyfriend of a Wyoming woman missing for more than two years remains a “person of interest” in her disappearance. Meanwhile, Nathan Hightman is in prison for unrelated crimes and is the subject of a new investigation.
Jen KocherApril 03, 2024
Historic Wyoming Ranch In Teton County Listed For $58 Million Sold
One of Wyoming’s most expensive properties is off the market. The Grand View River Ranch, listed for $58 million, is one of those very rare inholdings that’s surrounded by Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger Teton National Forest.
Renée JeanApril 03, 2024