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Sheridan Police Arrested Suspected Killer For Drugs Hours Before Finding Body
Sheridan police arrested Israel Melvin, 22, Sunday morning after reportedly finding him delusional in a restaurant bathroom full of marijuana smoke. Hours later, they found the body of a woman they believe he killed.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Plan would add passenger rail service in Wyoming * Casper doctor climbs highest peak in Antarctica * Cody woman pleads not guilty to hiring hit man * It’s not really 196 degrees below zero in Laramie
Wendy CorrJanuary 10, 2024
Park County Attorney Won’t Prosecute Alleged Sex Abuse Of Kindergartner
The Park County attorney on Tuesday said he won’t prosecute the alleged sex abuse of a kindergartner, saying there are too many inconsistencies in the evidence and claims made by the girl that she was sexually abused by older students in a school bathroom.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2024
Wyoming Uranium About To Boom As US Prices Rise
The uranium industry is riding a red-hot market. Miners want to reopen production lines throughout Wyoming, and perhaps hire hundreds to keep up with demand.
Pat MaioJanuary 10, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Like It Or Not, Wyoming Depends On Federal Money
Guest columnist Tom Lubnau writes, “We are at a crossroads in our state. We must insist on thoughtful analytical folks with discernment to make our policy decisions. If we settle for slogans, we are going to get our private parts sucked into a toilet at 34,000 feet.”
Tom LubnauJanuary 09, 2024
Don’t Believe The Sign: It’s Really Not -196 Degrees In Laramie
Although it's been a lot colder recently, the temperature did not reach 196 degrees below zero in Laramie on Tuesday. The owner of the Alpine Animal Hospital said he believes there may be a malfunction with his sign.
Andrew RossiJanuary 09, 2024
New Rules Would Allow Ousting Wyoming Legislators Accused Or Convicted Of Felonies
A Wyoming legislative subcommittee has proposed new rules that would allow for ethics complaints to be filed against state legislators who are accused or convicted of felony crimes while in office.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2024
Cody Woman Accused Of Hiring Hitman To Kill Daughter's Boyfriend Pleads Not Guilty
A Cody woman accused of seeking out a hitman to kill her daughter's "controlling" boyfriend pleaded not guilty on Monday. The charge carries a penalty of life in prison with or without parole, and up to $10,000 in fines.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2024
Gillette Family Asks Court To Dismiss Librarian's Defamation Suit Over Sex Books
Saying their complaints against former Campbell County Library Director Terri Lesley were protected speech, three members of the Bennett family of Gillette are asking a federal court to dismiss Lesley's defamation lawsuit against them.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2024
Plan Would Add Passenger Rail Service On Freight Lines Through Wyoming, West
Wyoming is in the middle of a big dead zone of passenger rail service in the U.S. West, but a group wants to use $66 billion from the so-called "Jobs, Infrastructure, and Investment Act" to add passenger rail service along existing freight rail lines.
Renée JeanJanuary 09, 2024
Casper Mountaineer Makes It To Top Of Antarctica's Tallest Peak
Casper mountaineer Dr. Joe McGinley got to the top of Mount Vinson, Antarctica's tallest peak, on Monday, marking off his sixth of the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents on the planet.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 09, 2024
Cat Urbigkit: We’re Down to the Wire for Public Input on Rock Springs RMP
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "The last day for public comment on the draft plan guiding future management of the 3.6-million-acre Rock Springs District of the Bureau of Land Management is Tuesday, Jan. 16."
Cat UrbigkitJanuary 09, 2024
Freedom Caucus Mad That Wyoming Caucus Took Donation From Pro-Choice Plaintiff
The state director of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is calling out the Wyoming Caucus for accepting a $1,000 donation from a pro-choice plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the state’s new laws prohibiting abortions.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2024
Yellowstone Coyote Named ‘Limpy’ Tries To Sucker Tourists For Snacks
A coyote in Yellowstone known as Limpy or Tripod has gained a fanbase because of his sly panhandling routine. He shows up along the road and exaggerates a leg injury in hopes of scoring sympathy snacks.
Mark HeinzJanuary 09, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Powell ranching family says claims of human trafficking and abuse are impossible * Wyoming clerk says she won’t certify election if fraud is proven * Gator hunters in Florida want to start exchange program with Wyoming elk hunters
Wendy CorrJanuary 09, 2024
Riverton City Worker Says He Found Woman Frozen To Dumpster
A Riverton City worker posted a series of videos over the weekend saying he found a woman frozen to the bottom of a dumpster in City Park. The woman went missing, and her father found her and is getting her treatment.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2024
Wyoming Clerk Says She Won’t Certify Elections If Fraud Is Actually Proven
A convicted Jan. 6 participant in Gillette on Saturday implored Wyoming county clerks to not certify election equipment and results they believe are fraudulent. One longtime clerk said they wouldn’t, but fraud has to be proven, not believed.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2024
Asphalt May Be A New Market For Struggling Wyoming Coal Industry
The state and Peabody Energy Corp. are among those investing millions of dollars into a demonstration project to show Wyoming coal can be made into asphalt for roads and parking lots.
Pat MaioJanuary 09, 2024
Casper Man Faces Felony Charges For Shooting At Occupied Suburban Over $100 Loan
A 32-year-old Casper man’s case was elevated to felony-level court last week after he allegedly shot an a semi-automatic rifle at an occupied Suburban over a dispute about a $100 loan.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 08, 2024
Sheridan Woman, 64, Found Dead In Home Had Blunt-Force Trauma
Investigators converged on a Sheridan home Sunday after a 64-year-old woman died of an apparent homicide and blunt-force trauma. Police say there’s a suspect, who is "not at large," and not yet charged.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 08, 2024
Dave Simpson: Me? Hard Of Hearing? Impossible!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "The sure way to tell when it's time to go get your hearing checked is when your spouse yells at you to go get your hearing checked. That's when."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 08, 2024
Casper Climber To Attempt To Summit Antarctica’s Tallest Peak On Monday
Casper mountaineer and sports medicine specialist Dr. Joe McGinley and his “Crazy Horse” climbing team are closing in on the Antarctic peak that will give him six of the seven tallest peaks on seven continents.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 08, 2024
Winter To Slam Wyoming By End Of Week With Temps Of -20 Or Below
Cold and snowy weather is headed for Wyoming this week. And the worst of it will come late in the week and over the weekend with temperatures in some parts of the state dipping down to 25 degrees below zero.
Andrew RossiJanuary 08, 2024
Wheatland Granted $1.6 Million To Replace Gigantic Failing Million-Gallon Water Tank
The State Loan and Investment Board on Monday gave Wheatland $1.6 million of the $7.5 million it requested for an emergency replacement of the failing 1 million-gallon water tank that could cause serious destruction if it ruptures and collapses and/or implodes.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 08, 2024