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Double Jeopardy Doesn't Spare Man Convicted Of Stomping On Woman's Head
Double jeopardy doesn’t apply in the case of the Ethete man who was convicted of charges in tribal court for stomping on a woman's head, and now is being charged again on the federal level.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2023
High Winds Rip Apart Four-Ton Horse Trailer in Clark, Blows It Away Like A Tumbleweed
There's windy and then there's "Clark, Wyoming windy." Over the weekend, high wind gusts tore a four-ton horse trailer away from a truck and blew it like a tumbleweed across the Wyoming plains.
Wendy CorrApril 05, 2023
Bus Topples Near Wheatland, Injuring 11 Texas Farm Workers Headed To Washington
When the driver failed to navigate a curve on I-25, a 40-person bus full of contract farmers headed from Texas to Washington toppled outside of Wheatland, injuring 11 people.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2023
Harriet Hageman, Wyoming Republicans, Speak Against Trump Indictment
With the case against former President Donald Trump finally unsealed on Tuesday, many Wyoming conservatives are speaking up in defense of the former president.
Leo WolfsonApril 05, 2023
University of Wyoming Professor Urges Supreme Court To Rule In Favor Of NRA
George Mocsary, a University of Wyoming law professor who advised the U.S. Supreme Court in a 2022 landmark gun-rights case, now has submitted a document urging the high court to uphold the NRA's ability to do business with banks and insurance companies.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2023
Believe It Or Not, Yellowstone Roads Will Begin Opening In Two Weeks
Although the high temperature in Yellowstone on Wednesday is 9 degrees and the park is buried under feet of snow, roads in Yellowstone National Park are expected to start opening in just two weeks.
Wendy CorrApril 05, 2023
‘A Daily Occurrence Of Death’: Even Hardiest Of Animals Starting To Fall As Vicious Winter Drags On
A town hall meeting that Gov. Mark Gordon planned to host in Rawlins regarding Wyoming’s wildlife winter kill had to go fully online Tuesday after yet another heavy snowstorm shut highways down. Those who attended gave a grim outlook.
Mark HeinzApril 05, 2023
Teton County GOP Chair May Run Against Wyoming GOP Chair Frank Eathorne
Citing a desire for a competitive election, a few county Republican Party chairman say they would like Wyoming Chairman Frank Eathorne challenged in the state party’s upcoming election.
Leo WolfsonApril 05, 2023
Copper Shortage Scare Is 'Clickbait' But More U.S. Mining Would Be Better For The Environment, Say Mining Experts
The demand for copper and other critical minerals is going up as a result of electric vehicles and renewable energy. Mining experts say that a domestic supply could meet much of that demand, and it would be better for the environment — if the federal government would allow it.
April 05, 2023
IRS-Authorized eFile.com Has Exposed Some Wyomingites’ Computers To Malicious Trojan Horse Virus
Cyber security researchers have discovered that popular IRS-authorized site, eFile.com, has been placing malware onto users’ computers. Anyone who visited eFile.com from March 17 through April 4 should assume exposure, and act accordingly, Wyoming cybersecurity experts say.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2023
Son Recalls How Wamsutter Tow Truck Driver Who Died In I-80 Crash 'Taught Me About Being A Man'
Kirby Lugg died early Monday when an 18-wheeler hit him as he tried to winch a car out of the barrow ditch between Interstate lanes, but he leaves behind a grateful family and a legacy of fatherhood.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2023
New Company Looking To Begin Renting Electric Scooters in Wyoming
It’s been two years since Bird Ride began operations in Wyoming, and they’ve since deployed hundreds of rentable electric scooters across Cheyenne, Laramie and Casper. Now competitor Lime is looking to get in on the action.
April 04, 2023
Wyoming Social Media Star Questions Practicality, Wisdom Of TikTok Ban
Ashley.the.mess makes viral TikTok videos about her everyday life as a mom. While she gets the concerns about national security, she believes banning TikTok is impractical.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Interior Department Proposes Major Makeover in Public Lands Management
The Biden Administration has proposed significant changes to how federal lands are managed by the U.S. Interior Department, shifting the Bureau of Land Management away from its principles..
Cat UrbigkitApril 04, 2023
Car Review: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox is the One You Settle Into
Cowboy State Daily Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes: As young adults, we tend to chase after the blingy eye candy. The pushup bras and bare midriff shirts. The football muscles and coiffed hair. Then, as we get older, we realize that those things are fleeting and that there are more important attributes to aim for. Boring can actually be a good thing. The steady partner who may not have a midriff worth bearing or a full head of hair becomes a realistic option. Enter the Chevrolet Equinox...
Aaron TurpenApril 04, 2023
Anatolian Dogs Are Fierce Enough To Take On Grizzlies, But Might Not Work For Vast Wyoming Cattle Ranches
Anatolian Shepherds are large livestock guard dogs with the gumption and ability to successfully take on wolves and grizzlies, a Montana rancher said. However – while they work good for sheep herds – dogs aren’t as effective at protecting vast cattle outfits, a Wyoming rancher said.
Mark HeinzApril 04, 2023
Atheist Sues Gillette For $24 Million Because Christian Prayers At City Council "Mock His Beliefs"
Bruce Williams, an atheist, is suing his town of Gillette, saying city leaders let Christian groups determine who says invocations at government meetings. This creates "a mockery of my Atheist beliefs through its deliberate preference for Christianity," he said.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2023
Wyoming Supreme Court Disbars Former Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove
Former Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove has been officially disbarred for mismanagement of the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.
Leo WolfsonApril 04, 2023
Welcome To Cowboy State Daily's New Website
It's an exciting day for all of us at Cowboy State Daily as we have unveiled our new website.
Jimmy OrrApril 04, 2023
Park County Defends Denial Of California Cellphone Tower, Says Worries Over Health, Property Values Valid
Responding to a California cellphone tower company's lawsuit against it, the Park County Commission says it has every right to deny a building permit for a new cellphone tower in light of residents' health and property concerns.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2023
Semi Vs. Tow Truck Crash Kills Two On I-80
A semi truck implicated in speeds too high for conditions overcorrected, tumbled into the median and slammed into a tow truck on Interstate 80 early Monday morning, killing both drivers.
April 04, 2023
Craig Johnson’s Next Novel, “The Longmire Defense,” Flashes Back To Title Character’s Past
Wyoming’s Craig Johnson, author of the wildly popular “Longmire” series of novels and television shows, releases the 25th story Sept. 5. “The Longmire Defense” flashes back to Sheriff Walt Longmire’s early years and his relationship with his grandfather.
Wendy CorrApril 03, 2023
Singer Came In 2nd Place In Lincoln County Contest But Keeps Advancing On American Idol
Paige Anne never hit a sour note in her audition for American Idol, but she did manage to share her favorite Sour Patch snow cones for judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, prior to belting out her version of P!nk’s “What About Us” last week. She followed that up with a soulful performance of “Hallelujah” on Sunday in the first round of the hit talent competition’s Hollywood auditions. First, she worked with mentor David Archuleta on maintaining her confidence on stage.
Jake NicholsApril 03, 2023
Wyoming Schools Go On Lockdown After False Active-Shooter Calls
Perhaps in response to a TikTok challenge, multiple schools in Wyoming were locked down Monday morning as threats of active shooters and school violence were called in. All the threats were bogus and law enforcement has cleared the schools to end their lockdowns.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2023