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Casper Foster Dad Pleads Not Guilty To 20 Charges Of Child Sex Abuse
Steven Marler, a nationally recognized foster parent from Casper pleaded not guilty Tuesday on 20 felony charges alleging he sexually abused multiple children in his care over a period of 10 years.
Dale KillingbeckMay 22, 2024
Huge 1.2 Million-Panel Wyoming Solar Farm Gets Green Light To Build
The largest solar power project in Wyoming — a $1.2 billion, 1.2-million panel farm -- on Tuesday was given the green light to start building. It will supply electricity to the incoming data centers which will be built in south Cheyenne.
Pat MaioMay 22, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: Gillette Woman Sorry For Crazed Rampage Grizzly Mauling Was Likely Not Tag Team Onslaught Wyoming Hero Of MLB Game Gets His Own Bobblehead
Wendy CorrMay 22, 2024
As Chinese Mine Clears Out, Legislators Say Crypto Still Welcome In Wyoming
As Chinese bitcoin mine MineOne sells off its Cheyenne operation on the order of President Biden, Wyoming legislators say the crypto industry is still welcome here.
Leo WolfsonMay 22, 2024
Candy Moulton: Let’s Preserve Wyoming
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "This is Historic Preservation Month in Wyoming. It took 15 years to put my grandmother's cabin back together and restore it. Now it is sturdy and strong once again. A place for family gatherings and making memories."
Candy MoultonMay 22, 2024
Grizzly Mauling Wasn't A Tag Team Onslaught, It Was Likely Momma Defending Cub
Although talk of a terrifying grizzly tag team duo circulated the Internet, park officials say Sunday's mauling of a Massachusetts man was likely a mother grizzly defending her cub. The man is still hospitalized in stable condition.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2024
Green River High Seniors Put Googly Eyes On Everything In School, Including Urinals
It's that time of year where high school seniors everywhere pull a class prank. In Green River, students have put googly eyes on everything. When the principal was told there was a miniature video cam on a urinal, he was relieved to see it was just a googly eye.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2024
Wyoming Native ‘Bee Guy’ — Hero Of MLB Game — Gets His Own Bobblehead
Matt Hilton, the pest control technician who grew up in Wyoming and saved an Arizona Diamondbacks game from a swarm of killer bees last month, has been rewarded with a sold-out Topps baseball card and a collector’s edition bobblehead.
Jake NicholsMay 21, 2024
Barrasso Wants To Use Unspent COVID Money To Finish Border Wall
Sen. John Barrasso introduced legislation Tuesday that would require uncommitted COVID-19 money be used to finish building former President Donald Trump’s wall along the southern U.S. border.
Leo WolfsonMay 21, 2024
Crypto, Data Centers, Push for EVs Will Explode The Need For Electricity, Barrasso Says
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that the amount of energy the country will need in five years is going to increase so much, it's like "adding a whole new California."
Pat MaioMay 21, 2024
Longtime Wyoming House Rivals Jennings, Crago Square Off For Senate
Two of the more prominent members of the Wyoming House — and in some ways longtime political rivals — state Reps. Mark Jennings and Barry Crago will square off against each other for the state Senate.
Leo WolfsonMay 21, 2024
Chuck Gray Strips North Korean Businesses Of Wyoming Licenses After Flagged By FBI
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Tuesday stripped three businesses of their Wyoming LLC licenses after the FBI flagged them as fronting for North Korean interests.
Leo WolfsonMay 21, 2024
Neighbors Got Jackson Hole Winery Shut Down With HOA Rules But Winery Fighting Back
A Jackson Hole couple that built a home-based winery into a $2 million a year business has been shut down after neighbors sued, saying the operation violated their homeowners association rules. The couple is fighting back to reopen their winery.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2024
Gillette Woman Says She Regrets Ramming Car Of Her Boyfriend's Mistress
A Gillette woman accused of “seeing red,” giving in to her rage and ramming into the car of her boyfriend’s mistress told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that she would like to apologize publicly for her actions. The other woman had reportedly asked the defendant to bring her a soda.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2024
Wyoming Man Who Shot And Killed Drug Buyer In The Back Claims Self-Defense
An alleged Evansville drug dealer claims he shot and killed a customer in self-defense, but the prosecutor questions that because the victim “was shot squarely in his back.”
Dale KillingbeckMay 21, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend In Yellowstone Will Look More Like Winter Than Summer
Waves of wet weather from the Pacific Northwest will mean ice-covered roads and below freezing temperatures in Yellowstone through Memorial Day -- just in time for one of the biggest weekends of the year for the national park.
Andrew RossiMay 21, 2024
Rod Miller: “Honor Wyoming” Dishonors Everything About Wyoming
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "These Honor Wyoming videos weren’t produced in Wyoming by Wyomingites, and their message is more Hollywood than Hot Springs County. And the folks behind this snake oil show won’t stand up on their hind legs and claim responsibility for their work."
Rod MillerMay 21, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Out-Of-State Man Survives Attack By 2 Wyoming Grizzlies * Political Group ‘Honor Wyoming’ Emerging From The Shadows * Wolf From Well-Known Grand Teton Pack Struck, Killed By Vehicle
Wendy CorrMay 21, 2024
Wolf From Well-Known Grand Teton Pack Struck, Killed By Vehicle
A mature male wolf from one of Grand Teton National Park’s well-known packs was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday, the Park Service confirmed Monday.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2024
Windstorms Leave Wyoming Backcountry Trails A Mess Of Fallen Trees
On some of southeast Wyoming’s popular hiking and biking trails, a chainsaw — or at least an axe — might be standard equipment. Trees blown over by recent severe windstorms have turned trails into an absolute mess.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2024
Guest Column: Wolf Issue Will Be Addressed In Legislature With Wyoming Values In Mind
Rep. John Winter writes, "I have received barrage of hateful and nasty phone calls and emails from all across this country. As a result, I thought I should try to clarify a few things and put this issue into perspective."
CSD StaffMay 20, 2024
Better Wyoming Group Urged Voters To Register Republican Ahead Of Deadline
Although it claims to be a nonpartisan health advocacy group, Better Wyoming sent out messaging earlier this month encouraging some of its members in some parts of the state to register as Republicans ahead of last week’s deadline.
Leo WolfsonMay 20, 2024
Firm That Wants To Build Carbon-Sucking Silos In Wyoming Signs Deal With Saudis
Spiritus, a venture capital firm that wants to build a direct air carbon capture project in Wyoming, signed a deal with Saudi-backed Aramco Ventures to develop its technology on a pilot project in the Middle Eastern country.
Pat MaioMay 20, 2024
Pair Of Accused iPhone Scammers From New York Caught In Wyoming
Attentive employees at a Sheridan Verizon store caught a pair of New York men allegedly winding through the region stealing identities and buying iPhones with people's phone account information. They’re both facing felony charges.
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2024