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Gary Brown, left, and state Rep. Bill Henderson, R-Cheyenne.

Legislative Watchdog Gary Brown To Challenge Cheyenne Incumbent Bill Henderson

Cheyenne resident Gary Brown says his state representative, Bill Henderson, snubbed him and doesn’t vote with the Republican Party line enough, so he’s running for Henderson’s House District 41 seat.

Leo WolfsonMarch 18, 2024

The Campbell County Courthouse in downtown Gillette, Wyoming.

Gillette Teens Bust Alleged Pedophile With Vigilante Snapchat

A 15-year-old teen who was allegedly stalked and sexted by an 18-year-old acquaintance set up a fake Snapchat account to catch the man in the act. Police say they've since found numerous potential young victims, and one bestiality video.

Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2024

Brutal Reservation Rape Charges Dropped, Feds Not Saying Why

Charges of rape against a Wyoming man stemming from an alleged brutal attack and assault on a woman for hours was suddenly dropped Friday. Federal prosecutors and agents are refusing to talk to the press.

Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2024

Travelers move through the security checkpoint at the Casper/Natrona International Airport.

Casper Airport Evacuated Over Something Awful In Bathroom

A custodian became ill and was sent to the hospital due to a possible toxic substance in the bathroom of the Casper airport on Monday morning. Authorities were so concerned over the substance in the bathroom that the airport terminal was evacuated.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2024

A Jekyll-and-Hyde El Niño system that's gripped Wyoming this winter is turning unseasonably warm again. But Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says to not be fooled. There's still another six weeks of winter left.

First Day Of Spring Is Wyoming's Groundhog Day — Still 6 More Weeks Of Winter

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says Tuesday might be the first day of spring but for Wyoming it might as well be Groundhog Day because there’s still six more weeks of winter left.

Andrew RossiMarch 18, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, March 18, 2024

Monday's headlines include: * Company to invest $456M to develop huge rare earths deposit * Hawk Springs truckers carry supplies to fire-ravaged Texas ranchers * Town of Hudson rallies around family who lost everything in January fire

Wendy CorrMarch 18, 2024

Scott Werbelow of Meeteetse has worked for 30 years as a Wyoming Game and Fish Department game warden, and is sharing his experiences as the son of an unapologetic poacher.

‘Son Of A Poacher’ Recalls Wyoming Game Warden’s Career With Book Series

Though his father was a poacher, Scott Werbelow of Meeteetse grew up to have a 30-year career as a Wyoming game warden, and is writing a series of books about his experiences.

Mark HeinzMarch 17, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Signs Do Not Stop School Shootings

Dear editor: The "Gun Free School Zone Act" was passed in 1990. Since 1990 there have been over 800 incidents resulting in 1,069 injuries and 519 fatalities. Signs and rules at schools do not stop shootings."

March 17, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Is Wrong

Dear editor: Rod Miller, in his recent column, The Invasion, Redux, misrepresented the main character of his opinion piece, Nate Champion and what the Johnson County Cattle War was about.

March 17, 2024

State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and Chloe Cole, a California activist who detransitioned to go back to being a girl. She testified in favor of Senate File 99.

Letter To The Editor: Republicans Supporting Chloe's Law Don't Support Children

Dear editor: "It is clear to me that Republican politicians who are pushing anti-trans legislation do not care about protecting children."

March 17, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Gordon Needs To Honor Campaign Pledge

Dear editor: I am urging Gov. Gordon honor his campaign pledge and sign HB125 into law. He realized the mistake so called “gun free zones” were when he promised to eliminate them."

March 17, 2024

Guest Column: Chloe Reminded Us It’s About Children, Not Gender Change

Guest columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Chloe Cole did not come to Wyoming as an 'anti-transgender' anything. She came to prevent the child-abuse that forever changed her life from happening to Wyoming kids."

CSD StaffMarch 17, 2024

Casper high school senior Ella Catchpole recently took home a $21,000 VFW scholarship as the second-place winner nationally in the VFW's Voice of Democracy essay contest.

Casper 17-Year-Old Places 2nd In Nation In VFW Voice Of Democracy Essay Contest

Casper’s Ella Catchpole took second place nationally in the VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest and pocketed $21,000 for college. She credits being the daughter of a U.S. Marine in better understanding government and its impact on people.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 17, 2024

The Halleck Creek site in Wyoming, now called the Cowboy State Mine site.

Company To Invest $456 Million To Develop Huge Wyoming Rare Earths Deposit

American Rare Earths on Sunday said the $456 million it expects to invest in its rare earths mine near Wheatland is a realistic plan to begin production over the next few years. The site could be the world's richest, the company says.

Pat MaioMarch 17, 2024

Man Who Killed Natrona County Sheriff In 1902 Couldn’t Escape Vigilante Justice

Natrona County Sheriff Wilson Ricker was shot and killed by an escaped prisoner Jan. 2, 1902. His death was more merciful than the one an angry mob gave the killer, who broke into the jail and lynched him hours before the scheduled execution.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 17, 2024

Here Come The Tourists! Wyoming Expecting Big Tourism Season With Taiwanese

International tourism to Wyoming has been slow to bounce back after the COVID-19 lockdown, but 2024 should be a good year. Two major airline routes are opening between the U.S. & Taiwan this summer and Wyoming will be a top destination.

Renée JeanMarch 17, 2024

The 117-year-old Mountain View Historic Hotel & Café in Centennial, Wyoming.

Wyoming’s Historic 117-Year-Old Mountain View Hotel Cafe Is Open Again

Centennial’s Mountain View Historic Hotel & Cafe has been welcoming visitors to the Snowy Range town of Centennial for 117 years. Back then it was for gold miners and railroaders. Now the cafe is open again thanks to a woman and her three daughters.

Renée JeanMarch 17, 2024

Laura Hoch holds up goldback bills she and her husband Chris intend to use to pay for their dinner at T-Joe's Steakhouse and Saloon in Cheyenne. The couple drove up all the way from Fort Collins for dinner at a place where they can spend their goldbacks.

Hedge Against Inflation? Alternative Currency "Goldbacks" Catching On In Wyoming

Wyoming wasn't the first state to get its own series of "goldbacks," but it's the tops in the nation for embracing them. The elaborate-looking currency, which has real gold in them, is traded in all 50 states and on every continent except Antarctica.

Renée JeanMarch 17, 2024

Rod Miller: Ban Human Ignorance, Not the Free Press

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "If politicians are worried about surveillance of the American public, they need to repeal the Patriot Act. I’m less worried about Facebook spying on me than I am about my own government doing the same damn thing."

Rod MillerMarch 17, 2024

Owner Mark Horning said he closed the Bill Store when the pandemic hit and he couldn’t find help. The store buildings and the house on the property are for sale.

Bill, Wyoming: The Micro-Town That Refuses To Die

Bill, Wyoming, is far removed from its boomtown days when it boasted a population of 5. But even with its iconic post office and store closed up -- and now its town sign has disappeared -- Bill refuses to die.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 17, 2024

A brown bear in Katmai National Park walking through the Brooks River with a sockeye salmon after a successful catch. This bear had been fishing unsuccessfully for quite a while before he finally caught a fish and proudly carried it to shore to eat before returning to his fishing spot.

From Wyoming To Alaska, Cody Photographer Is All About The Bears

When Cody wildlife photographer Julia Cook traveled to Alaska, her goal was to capture a Kodiak with a sockeye salmon in its mouth. It was the end of the season and the lone bear she found was having a "terrible time fishing." But he finally got it, and so did she.

Amber SteinmetzMarch 17, 2024

Left, a promotion poster for “The Fighting Shepherdess,” a silent movie inspired by Wyoming’s Sheep Queen. Lucy Morrison Moore the “sheep queen” of Wyoming left a legacy of success behind in her 75 years of life.

Wyoming’s Pioneering ‘Sheep Queen’ Faced Down Cattlemen And Mountain Lions

Lucy Morrison, Wyoming’s “Sheep Queen,” was a force to be reckoned with. The tough-as nails rancher, who moved to South Pass City in 1881, faced down cattlemen, mountain lions, and anything else that got in her way -- and always won.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 17, 2024

Bailey Nowak had never heard of the "Small Business Revolution" or Amanda Brinkman, right. But she was looking for answers to big questions after a recent medical diagnosis and Brinkman had just what she was looking for.

Wyoming Entrepreneurs Inspired By Reality TV Small Business Guru Amanda Brinkman

Wyoming small business owners say they’ve been inspired by Hulu reality TV guru Amanda Brinkman, who was in Wyoming touting the benefits of her mantra — do good to do well.

Renée JeanMarch 16, 2024

The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall in Laramie, Wyoming, which helped launch the career for country music star Chancey Williams. It's for sale, listing at $3.4 million.

For Sale: Laramie’s Cowboy Saloon, Where Chancey Williams Was Launched

Famous for its live country music and helping launch the career of Chancey Williams, Laramie’s Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall is up for sale. In fact, Chancey's annual White Trash Bash is set for April 6 at the Cowboy. The bar is listed for $3.4 million.

Renée JeanMarch 16, 2024

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