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Chemical Hazard At Sundance Courthouse Is Third Wyoming Threat This Week
The FBI is investigating a chemical threat that happened at the Crook County Courthouse in Sundance Friday evening. The threat was the third of its kind this week in Wyoming. Courthouses in Gillette and Casper were evacuated earlier in the week.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2024
Wyoming-Based Company Makes High-Tech Robots To Go Where Humans Don’t Want To
Laramie-based UplinkRobotics started as an engineer making an inspection drone for his dad, and now it’s a groundbreaking international company 3D printing high-tech robots to inspect under houses and other places humans don’t want to go.
Renée JeanMay 04, 2024
Australian Billionaire’s Rare Earths Buying Spree Will Likely Target Wyoming
Wyoming’s rare earths mines have caught the attention of Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart, who has gone on a global buying spree to acquire ownership in significant mines. Analysts say Wyoming is a prime target because of its world-class deposits.
Pat MaioMay 04, 2024
Medal Of Honor Recipient Maj. Drew Dix In Wyoming Promoting U.S. Patriotism
Fifty-five years after President Johnson awarded Maj. Drew Dix the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Vietnam War, Dix was in Pinedale to promote patriotism. “It starts with family, then schools. Families can’t be looking to the government to raise their kids.”
Jake NicholsMay 04, 2024
Periodic Spring In Star Valley Is World’s Largest On-Again, Off-Again Stream
Periodic Spring in Swift Creek Canyon outside Afton turns itself on, then off, then back on. There's only a few of these in the world and Wyoming's is the world's largest. Scientists have no idea why it happens.
Jake NicholsMay 04, 2024
50-Year Owner Of Wyoming’s Famous Star Plunge Is Out, Huge Upgrades Planned
Thermopolis locals are mixed about turning over operations of Wyoming’s famous Star Plunge -- after nearly 50 years of ownership by the same family -- while huge upgrades are planned.
Renée JeanMay 04, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Comedian Brandt Tobler
This week, host Wendy Corr has a conversation with comedian Brandt Tobler. The Cheyenne native - now an A-list entertainer - talks about his years in Vegas, life on the road, and that time that he tried to kill his dad.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2024
Wyoming Cowboy Hall Of Fame Announces Class of 2024 Inductees
The men and women who will be inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2024 have worked the open range, remote grazing allotments, and they have herded thousands of head of livestock.
Candy MoultonMay 03, 2024
Barrasso Joins Boebert In Effort To Delist Wolves In Lower 48
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso has joined efforts by Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, to get wolves delisted from federal protection in all of the Lower 48 states. Political observers say it has almost no chance.
Mark HeinzMay 03, 2024
Wyoming Budget Could Face $50 Million Coal Shortfall In 2025
Wyoming’s budget may see a $50 million shortfall in revenue collection from the state’s coal industry as it moves into 2025, warns Don Richards, co-chairman of the Wyoming Legislative Service Office.
Pat MaioMay 03, 2024
Porn Actress Who Put Out Hit On Wyoming Ex Tries To End His Parental Rights
A porn actress serving 10 years in prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend wants to terminate the ex's parental rights over their daughter. The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday denied her request.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2024
Reid Rasner Seems To Be Making Everyone Mad
Wyoming Senate challenger Reid Rasner has not only incurred the wrath of Rep. Harriet Hageman but many other conservatives are calling him out for his questionable campaign tactics.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2024
Dennis Sun: Us Against Them
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "We can only hope there will be a change in administration come November. This administration wants to manage public lands using areas of critical environmental concern, where they manage for a single use, which is not good."
Dennis SunMay 03, 2024
Rod Miller: How I Acquired My Nonpareil Vocabulary
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I grew up around some pretty salty, down-to-earth cowboys out there in the Big Empty. My rustic tutors would whisper, 'Rod, go ask your Mom what %@$&#@ means.' I did this so often, you might conclude that I loved the taste of Lava soap."
Rod MillerMay 03, 2024
Wyoming May See Next Land Rush For Utility-Sized Solar Farms
Wyoming, with its friendly permitting process to build alternative energy development projects, could see America’s next land rush to build utility-scale solar farms.
Pat MaioMay 03, 2024
Pro-Life Wyoming Legislator Rachel Rodriguez-Williams Has Challenger
Wyoming’s most vocal pro-life state legislator state Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, has a reelection opponent in David Hill, who shares many of her conservative values, but says the incumbent hasn’t been effective enough.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2024
Wyoming Man Says He Tried To Gun Down Relatives Because He Was ‘Pretty Mad’
Melvin Bagley of Rawlins pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of attempted murder for gunning down his nephew and nephew’s wife last September near Bairoil because he was “pretty mad.”
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2024
Cody Family First In Line To Open Yellowstone’s East Entrance Six Years Running
Stacy Boisseau of Cody and her daughters have been the first in line to enter Yellowstone National Park through the East Entrance to open the new park’s new season for six years running. She did it again Friday.
Andrew RossiMay 03, 2024
Virus Ends Wyoming Mountaineer's Second Attempt To Climb Mount Everest
Casper mountaineer Dr. Joe McGinley’s second attempt to summit Mount Everest in a year has been stopped by a cold virus that is affecting his heart. Everest remains his last of climbing tallest peaks on all seven continents.
Dale KillingbeckMay 03, 2024
Charges Dropped Against Casper Coin Dealer Accused Of Faking Theft Of $100K Collection
Criminal charges have been dropped against a Casper coin dealer originally accused of being part of a wild scheme to fake the theft of a customer’s $100,000 collection. He says police and the city have “destroyed my business with fake accusations.”
Dale KillingbeckMay 03, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 3, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Google Maps Strands More Tourists Near Yellowstone * Hageman Tells Reisner Campaign To Stop Misleading Voters * Man Who Went On Meth-Fueled Violent Rampage Denied New Trial
Wendy CorrMay 03, 2024
Feds Planning To Declassify Marijuana But Wyoming Penalties Will Stay Same
The federal government’s reclassification of marijuana will be a significant change if it goes through, but it won’t change any of the penalties associated with possessing pot in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2024
Locals Say 88-Unit Apartment Building In Downtown Laramie Would Ruin Historic Vibe
A proposed five-story, 88-unit apartment building in downtown Laramie has the city abuzz with controversy. Supporters say it will provide sorely needed housing. Opponents say it will hog parking spaces and ruin the historic vibe.
Mark HeinzMay 02, 2024
Fremont Library Board Says It Sorted Out Internet Filters, Book Challenges By Deadline
The Fremont County Library board on Wednesday said it’s addressed the age-appropriateness of its books and the county government's demand that it block porn from youth computers.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2024