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Seven Thermopolis residents have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove two Hot Springs County commissioners — Paul Galovich, left, and Bob Aguiar — accused of misconduct over a disputed campground permit. The governor is investigating as tensions over the local Tipi Retreat saga continue.

Thermopolis Residents Want Gordon To Remove 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners

Seven Thermopolis residents have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove two Hot Springs County commissioners accused of misconduct over a disputed campground permit. The governor is investigating as tensions over the local Tipi Retreat saga continue.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

David Wilkinson, 35, of Casper is accused of trying to burn down the house of his ex-boyfriend, but he made sure he saved his pet snake from the fire, according to police. David Wilkinson waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday and could face up to 25 years in prison.

Casper Man Accused Of Trying To Burn Down Ex’s House, But He Saved Pet Snake

A 31-year-old Casper man accused of trying to burn down the house of his ex-boyfriend made sure he saved his pet snake from the fire, according to police. David Wilkinson waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday and could face up to 25 years in prison.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 22, 2025

The FBI is now involved in an investigation stemming from a suspected bomb found Tuesday outside the Wyoming Capitol Building. The federal agency has the "safe parts" of the device, which was left on the Great Seal in front of the Capitol.

FBI Now Involved In Wyoming Capitol Bomb Investigation 

The FBI is now involved in an investigation stemming from a suspected bomb found Tuesday outside the Wyoming Capitol Building. The federal agency has the "safe parts" of the device, which was left on the Great Seal in front of the Capitol.

Jackson WalkerOctober 22, 2025

After the Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock failed to show for a Wyoming legislative committee’s subpoena, the panel chair on Tuesday said he would seek a court order compelling her to testify at a later meeting.

Legislative Committee Wants Court Order To Make Weston County Clerk Testify

After the Weston County clerk failed to show for a Wyoming legislative committee’s subpoena, the panel chair on Tuesday said he would seek a court order compelling her to testify at a later meeting.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: ‘I Drive Truck’ - Truckers Complain About Interstate 80 In Winter And Discuss Options

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “A column about moving Interstate 80 to the U. S. Highway 30 roadway a few years ago, generated an amazing number of comments. Just about all were positive about such a move. It seemed nobody in Wyoming like the current roadway.”

Bill SniffinOctober 22, 2025

A hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense early Saturday in the Island Park area south of Yellowstone National Park, marking the third year in a row for such incidents.

Hunter Shoots, Kills Grizzly With Rifle In Self-Defense South Of Yellowstone

A hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense early Saturday in the Island Park area south of Yellowstone National Park, marking the third year in a row for such incidents.

Mark HeinzOctober 21, 2025

Behind yellow crime scene tape, a group of people in plain clothes investigate on the steps of the Wyoming Capitol on Tuesday during an evacuation and lockdown of the building sparked by the report of an improvised explosive device in the building.

Suspected Bomb Found On Great Seal Outside Wyoming Capitol

The Wyoming Capitol was closed most of the day Tuesday after a suspected improvised explosive device was found on the Great Seal in front of the building. It was found by someone walking by, who picked it up and took it into the Capitol.

Jackson WalkerOctober 21, 2025

When Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplows hit the highways this winter, they'll be equipped with long, green, lightsaber-looking lights. They're meant to be can't-miss beacons for driver to avoid hitting plow trucks.

Wyoming Equipping State Snowplows With Green Lightsaber-Like Lights

When Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplows hit the highways this winter, they'll be equipped with long, green, lightsaber-looking lights. They're meant to be can't-miss beacons for drivers to avoid hitting plow trucks.

Andrew RossiOctober 21, 2025

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Riverton Man Receives $55K Settlement Over Warrantless Police Entry

A Riverton man settled his lawsuit for $55,000 after claiming police entered his home without a warrant, dragged him out, and jailed him.

Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2025

When drivers kept taking out her mailbox and leaving without so much as an “I’m sorry” note, a rural Cheyenne woman took her complaint public. Turns out others in her Happy Valley neighborhood are also fed up with drivers plowing into their mailboxes.

Rural Cheyenne Residents Fed Up With Drivers Taking Out Their Mailboxes

When drivers kept taking out her mailbox and leaving without so much as an “I’m sorry” note, a rural Cheyenne woman took her complaint public. Turns out others in her neighborhood are also fed up with drivers plowing into their mailboxes.

Renée JeanOctober 21, 2025

Using a Google-AI search for duck hunting season dates landed some Idaho hunters in trouble as the search gave them the wrong dates. An experienced Wyoming hunter said relying on AI for reliable information is a “crapshoot” at best.

Artificial Intelligence Fools Hunters Into Shooting Ducks On The Wrong Day

Using a Google-AI search for duck hunting season dates landed some Idaho hunters in trouble as the search gave them the wrong dates. An experienced Wyoming hunter said relying on AI for reliable information is a “crapshoot” at best.

Mark HeinzOctober 21, 2025

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Cody Man Accused Of Hoarding Homemade Explosives Admits Gun Charges In Plea Deal

A Cody man accused of stalking his ex-wife and hoarding homemade explosives has pleaded guilty to two federal firearm charges in a plea deal. Randall Bailey faces sentencing in January as state charges remain on hold.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 21, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * Fuel Tax Shot Down In Flames * Wyatt Earp First Gunfight In Wyoming * Supreme Court Will Not Hear Corner Crossing

Mac WatsonOctober 21, 2025

During a Monday meeting of the Wyoming Transportation Committee, lawmakers grilled state security leaders over concerns about transporting nuclear waste through Wyoming. 

Wyoming Security Agency Grilled About Dangers Of Transporting Nuclear Waste

During a Monday meeting of the Wyoming Transportation Committee, lawmakers grilled state security leaders over concerns about transporting nuclear waste through Wyoming. 

Jackson WalkerOctober 21, 2025

A Wild West historian says she uncovered evidence in a family diary suggesting Wyatt Earp’s first gunfight happened near Orin, Wyoming, not Illinois. That could reshape Earp's early legend and add a new chapter to Wyoming’s Wild West legacy.

Historian Says She's Traced Wyatt Earp’s First Gunfight To Orin, Wyoming

A Wild West historian says she uncovered evidence in a family diary suggesting Wyatt Earp’s first gunfight happened near Orin, Wyoming, not Illinois. That could reshape Earp's early legend and add a new chapter to Wyoming’s Wild West legacy.

Renée JeanOctober 21, 2025

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed. Above, the McKinley Street overpass in Casper, at just 11 feet of clearance, is notorious for getting hit by large trucks.

WYDOT Says Drivers Responsible When Trucks Hit Bridges; Trucker Says Not So Fast

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 20, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Gordon Investigates New Complaints Against Weston County Clerk

Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2025

Wyoming Game and Fish officials are searching for those responsible for “artifact looting and vandalism” at an archeological site near Dubois. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for tips that lead to convictions.

$10K Reward Offered After Looting, Vandalism At Wyoming Archaeological Site

Wyoming Game and Fish officials are searching for those responsible for “artifact looting and vandalism” at an archeological site near Dubois. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for tips that lead to convictions.

Andrew RossiOctober 20, 2025

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