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Casper Man Pleads Guilty To Making Child Porn With Daughter
A Casper man pleaded guilty earlier this month to four counts of child pornography production after being accused of making child pornography with his toddler daughter.
January 26, 2022

Eathorne Calls Plaintiffs In Superintendent Lawsuit “RINOs,” “Cheney Supporters”
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne lashed out Wednesday at the multiple plaintiffs who brought a lawsuit against the party over the way it selected nominees for an open statewide office, calling them "RINOs" and "Cheney supporters."
January 26, 2022

Most Cheyenne Hospital COVID Patients Are Vaccinated; Harrist Says Vaccine Is Still Effective
Most people in the Cheyenne hospital being treated for Covid have been vaccinated. Despite this, the state's public health officer said the vaccine is still effective.
January 26, 2022

Supreme Court Orders Sentence Adjustment For Casper Man Who Killed Mother
A Casper man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother was improperly sentenced to another 10 to 15 years in the burglary that led to the killing, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
January 26, 2022

Romney To Stump For Cheney At Fundraiser In March
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, will help raise money for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney at a fundraiser in March, according to reports released Wednesday.
January 26, 2022

Federal Judge Tells Governor Not To Appoint New Superintendent
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Gov. Mark Gordon not to appoint a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 26, 2022

Storefronts Filling Up in Wyoming’s Small Towns
The landscape of forlorn, empty storefronts on Main Street are a thing of the past for many small towns in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2022

SPONSORED CONTENT: Valentine’s Dinner At Hogadon Lodge
Valentines Day is on February 14th. Spectra Venue Management at Hogadon Basin Lodge is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a special Valentines Dinner to celebrate.
January 26, 2022

John Hoak: Cheney Not Responsive, Responsible, Nor a Patriot
Sheridan reader John Hoak writes: "Ms. Cheney may well be a conservative, but she is neither a responsive & responsible representative of Wyomings voters, nor is she a patriot."
January 26, 2022

1,172 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 5,375 Recoveries; 3,958 Active
The state reported 1,172 new laboratory-confirmed and 416 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 3,958 active cases for Tuesday.
January 26, 2022

Wyoming COVID-Related Deaths Increase By 24; 1,625 Total
The Wyoming Department of Health said another 24 deaths that occurred in December and January are being blamed on the illness.
January 25, 2022

Wyoming GOP Sued By Former Speaker of House & Others Over Process to Replace Balow
Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau and 15 other plaintiffs allege the process Frank Eathorne used to replace the Superintendent of Public Instruction was unconstitutional.
January 25, 2022

Former Casper Cop Charged With Reckless Endangering After Fight
A former Casper police officer has been charged with reckless endangering this week after getting into a fight with a man last fall, the Casper Police Department announced Tuesday.
January 25, 2022

Questions Surround Death Of Cody Woman
Rachel was found in Cody curled up in a sleeping bag with her tent and campsite intact around her.
January 25, 2022

Five Semis Involved In Crash Near Evanston, One Person Extricated
One man was extricated from a pile-up crash on Tuesday morning after five semi-trucks were involved in a collision on icy Interstate 80 near Evanston.
January 25, 2022

GoFundMe Launched In Support Of Embattled Laramie County District Attorney
A GoFundMe supporting beleaguered Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove was launched over the weekend and has raised $300.00.
January 25, 2022

Wyoming On Verge Of Joining National Bike Touring Path
Plans are in place to make U.S. Bike Route 76 a designated national bicycling route through Wyoming.
Wendy CorrJanuary 25, 2022

Former State Sen. Leland Christensen in Medically-Induced Coma; Lummis, Cheney Send Encouragement
Former legislator and congressional candidate Leland Christensen is in a medically induced coma due to complications from Covid-19, family members told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 25, 2022

2,050 New COVID Cases In Wyoming On Monday; 2,823 Recovered; 7,769 Active
The state reported 2,050 new laboratory-confirmed and 454 new probable cases, leaving Wyoming with 7,769 active cases on Monday.
January 24, 2022

Gingrich Threatens Jan. 6 Committee Will Be Jailed; Cheney Fires Back
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney criticized former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Sunday after Gingrich predicted that members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, invasion of the Capitol would be jailed for their actions.
January 24, 2022

State GOP Wants Investigation Into Legitimacy of Rep. Dan Zwonitzer
The leadership of Wyomings Republican Party asked the secretary of state to determine whether Rep. Dan Zwonitzer moved out of the district he was elected to represent -- thus making the seat vacant.
January 24, 2022

Explainer: Who Are The Candidates Nominated For Wyoming Superintendent?
Likely by the end of the week, if not sooner, Wyoming will have a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 24, 2022

Idaho Couple Suing Wyoming Attorney, Snowplow Driver For Negligence
An Idaho couple is suing a Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow driver for negligence over a 2019 accident in Teton County and their former attorney on allegations he failed to file legal documents on time.
January 24, 2022

Investigation Underway As Parents, Players Accuse Cheyenne Football Coach of Bullying, Retaliation
Legislators and parents have asked Laramie School District No. 1 to look into allegations of bullying and excessive verbal abuse by a coach toward student athletes at Central.
January 24, 2022
