Headlines
Explore a chronological display of Cowboy State Daily’s articles.
News
Natrona County Sheriff Recommends Two Charges Of First Degree Murder For Double Homicide
The Natrona County Sheriffs Office on Thursday announced it has obtained enough evidence to recommend charges against a 26-year-old man in connection with a double homicide on August 9.
Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2022
Florida Man To Appear In Court On Monday For Walking On Thermals In Yellowstone
A Florida man who had himself filmed for his TikTok social media account while walking on the thermal features in Yellowstone will appear in court on Monday. Because death or serious injury can occur due to the scalding temperatures of the thermals, jail sentences are common.
Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2022
Riverton Man Receives 56 – 65 Year Sentence For Repeatedly Raping Child
A 44-year-old Riverton man will be in jail at least until he is 100 years old as he was convicted on Thursday of repeatedly raping a child. The man was sentenced to between 56 and 65 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2022
Blue Ribbon Fishing Available On This Wyoming Ranch For Only $7.2 Million
The Encampment River Ranch is all about the fishing. For $7.2 million, the buyer can have 1 mile of blue-ribbon fishing and more than 500 acres of land.
August 25, 2022
Explosive Topic Of Liquor Licenses To Be Discussed At Legislative Meeting On Thursday
The often-heated debate over the lack of liquor licenses available in Wyoming communities because of non-local control will be discussed on Thursday morning before a legislative panel in Casper.
Leo WolfsonAugust 25, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $4.88 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.19 per gallon.
August 24, 2022
Hunters Claim “Intimidation” Used In Elk Mountain Corner Crossing Case
Threats and intimidation were illegally used against four Missouri hunters charged with trespassing on the Iron Bar Ranch near Elk Mountain, according to documents filed in U.S. Civil Court by the hunters attorney.
Mark HeinzAugust 24, 2022
Wyoming Democratic Party Could Become All But Extinct If Voter Turnout Is Bad
There is a lot at stake for the Democratic Party of Wyoming in the upcoming general election. A poor turnout from Democratic voters could lead to the Party losing its status as a major political party in the state.
Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2022
Wind River Man Convicted of Revenge Murder Wants a New Trial, Says Lawyer Failed Him
A Wind River Indian Reservation man who confessed to kidnapping a man and then shooting him in the head with a rifle said he wants a new trial because he was found guilty. He blames his lawyer.
Clair McFarlandAugust 24, 2022
Dayton and Ranchester – Twin Towns In the Shadow of the Bighorn Mountains
In the shadow of the Bighorn Mountains in northeastern Wyoming lie two small towns, Dayton and Ranchester.
Wendy CorrAugust 24, 2022
How Ranchers Actually Live: New Film Series Features Ranches Near Laramie, Lander, Lovell
A new film series will be unveiled next month about ranching life in Wyoming and will feature the Terry Creek ranch near Laramie, the Hellyer family ranch outside of Lander, and the E.O. Bischoff ranch near Lovell.
Mark HeinzAugust 24, 2022
Longmire Days 2022 Wrap-up: Every Event Sold-Out
Organizers of this Buffalo's Longmire Days say after a two-year hiatus, the year's event was a tremendous success with every event selling out.
Wendy CorrAugust 24, 2022
Eating Wyoming: Svilar’s, A Wyoming Tradition Since 1912
Cowboy State Daily food writer Tim Mandese stops by one of Wyoming's favorite steakhouses -- Svilar's in Hudson, Wyoming.
August 24, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Blast Biden For Executive Order Forgiving Millions Of Dollars In Student Debt
Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday blasted President Biden for eliminating millions in student debt through executive order. "This is an insult to every American who played by the rules and worked hard to responsibly pay off their debt."
Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2022
New HBO Series Set In A Post-Apocalyptic Wyoming Filmed in Present-Day Canada
The Last of Us, based on a popular 2013 video game, features the town of Jackson in its storyline. Instead of filming in Jackson, however, a town in Canada was transformed into Wyoming for the series.
August 24, 2022
Aaron Turpen: Used Car Prices Are Nuts! When Is This Going To Change?
Cowboy State Daily automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes: "Probably the most-asked question right now, as gas prices finally begin to drop, is why used cars cost almost as much as new ones."
Aaron TurpenAugust 24, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: A Lesson in Self-Determination. From a Dog.
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "When she was ready, Leckie shared her little blessings with us, her caregivers. I sat down nearby, stroking her head, feeding her treats, admiring her pups without touching them."
Cat UrbigkitAugust 24, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Moose at $5.78 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Gillette at $3.21 per gallon.
August 24, 2022
Game And Fish Want Elk Blood From Hunters’ Kills To Track Outbreaks Of Brucellosis
Samples of elk blood taken from hunters kills are key to tracking outbreaks of Brucellosis, the Wyoming state veterinarian said. This disease can be transmitted from wildlife to cattle and threaten the livelihood of Wyomings ranchers.
Mark HeinzAugust 24, 2022
Newly Released Sasquatch Data Shows More Wyoming People Are Bigfoot Believers
According to official Sasquatch data, the most frequent sightings of Bigfoot in Wyoming has been in Park County followed by Lincoln, Teton, and Carbon counties.
Wendy CorrAugust 24, 2022
“Fat Jesus” Turns Casper Roadway Into Demolition Derby
A Casper man said hes lucky to be alive after a drunken driver whom he described as Fat Jesus plowed into his SUV with speeding a F-250, sending the SUV into a midair jelly roll.
August 23, 2022
Wyoming Primary Election Recap: Who Raised The Most And Who Spent The Most
Millions of dollars were spent helping politicians get elected in Wyoming this year. The candidates who spent the most money tended to have the most success, but they didnt always win.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2022
Fremont County Coroner, Police Still Won’t Say Who Died After Reservation Police Shooting
The Fremont County Coroner's office and the police agencies involved with the investigation of a death following a police shooting will not release the name of the deceased, which is in sharp contrast to how cases had traditionally been handled.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2022
Wildlife On Highway 34: Driving Thru Sybille Canyon Is Like “Game Of Frogger”
Wildlife on Highway 34 through Sybille Canyon is particularly bad this time of year. The Game and Fish Dept is most concerned about a herd of Bighorn sheep which is hanging out near the highway in the canyon.
Mark HeinzAugust 23, 2022