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Laramie County Sheriff’s Dept Down 47 Deputies; Former Police Chief Blames Leadership
Cheyenne's former Police Chief Brian Kozak on Monday said the Laramie County Sheriff's Office is down 47 deputies, or more than 25% of its force, due to poor leadership in the office.
April 11, 2022
Fremont County Gets $37 Million For New Hospital
The largest U.S. Department of Agriculture loan ever made in Wyoming has moved Fremont County $37 million closer to a new hospital.
Clair McFarlandApril 11, 2022
Biden Bans ‘Ghost Guns;’ Bouchard Calls It An Assault On Gun Owners
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard said he knew Biden's gun ban was coming which is why he introduced legislation to make such executive order unenforceable. "Sadly, we have a majority of Republicans who ignored my warnings," he said.
April 11, 2022
Wyoming Mining Spokesman: Coal Production Up, Being Sent Domestically
Despite the Russian and Ukrainian war having an immense effect on the coal supply in Europe, Wyoming has not yet started sending much, if any, coal overseas.
April 11, 2022
Buffalo Residents Skeptical About HGTV’s “Home Town Takeover” Project
Buffalo residents who gathered at The Busy Bee on Saturday weren't that sure about HGTV's claim that their town needed "kick-starting" for its "Home Town Takeover" TV show which airs on April 24.
Wendy CorrApril 11, 2022
Gillette Woman Who “Supplied The Whole State” With Meth Faces Life in Prison
Investigators were told Kaufman was supplying "the whole state" with meth, brining 25-pound packages into Wyoming every week. Sometimes, she used delivery companies to bring in the drugs.
April 11, 2022
State Could See Economic Jump From Rare Earth Deposits In Northeastern Wyoming
The construction of Rare Element Resources plant should be an economic boon for northeastern Wyoming. The company already has 1,000 tons of material to process which should help America's reliance on China for some rare earth elements.
April 11, 2022
Cheney: United States Should Be Committed To Ukrainian Victory
The United States should be committed to ensuring victory in the Ukraine to stop a "genocide" now occurring there, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said during a Sunday interview.
April 11, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Was Prehistoric Land Of Beasts, Rock Art, Mysterious Places
Bill Sniffin writes: Some of the biggest animals that ever lived, both reptile and mammal, lived in Wyoming in earlier times.
Bill SniffinApril 11, 2022
Paul Ulrich: For Outdoorspeople, April Is The Cruelest Month
Columnist Paul Ulrich writes: "April is Lucy to Charlie Brown. Better yet, April is Will Smith to Chris Rock. Cruel, taunting and designed to make us all look like fools for an entire month."
Paul UlrichApril 11, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, April 10, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price, at $3.78 per gallon of regular, is in Douglas.
April 11, 2022
Dennis Sun: The More You Study Meat Markets The More Confusing It All Looks
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: If you are a livestock producer, understanding the current and future meat markets, both in the U.S. and abroad, can cause you to beat your head on a rock frequently.
Dennis SunApril 10, 2022
Laramie Commissioners, Former Sheriff, Deputy Deny Claim Of Deleting Video Of Man’s Killing
The former sheriff of Albany County, a former deputy and the county's board of commissioners all denied a claim by the mother of a man who was fatally shot in 2018 that they deleted evidence of the killing.
April 10, 2022
Cheyenne Man Will Spend At Least 25 Years In Prison For Meth Distribution
A Cheyenne man arrested after an investigation into a Casper meth dealing operation was found guilty last week of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and will serve at least 25 years for his crimes, the U.S. Attorney's office announced this week.
April 10, 2022
Man Arrested In Yellowstone In Vermont ‘Murder For Hire’ Plot
A Colorado man was arrested in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday in connection with what an FBI agent described as a 2018 murder for hire plot in Vermont.
April 09, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, April 8, 2022
The highest average gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $4.39 per gallon. The lowest surveyed price was $3.78 per gallon in Douglas.
April 08, 2022
Wrong Turn Leads To Discovery Of Missing Riverton Man In Las Vegas
A Riverton man who disappeared last week in Las Vegas after missing his flight and being hurt in a street attack has been found by an uncle who made a wrong turn.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Fed Law Enforcement Warns Russian Hackers Could Target Wyoming Critical Infrastructure
Federal law enforcement officials are warning that Russian hackers could target refineries, pipelines, power grids and other critical energy infrastructure in Wyoming.
April 08, 2022
Laramie County Sheriff Tells Writer to “Shut The Hell Up” Over Wounded Deputy
The sheriff of Laramie County told a writer to "shut the hell up" over comments the individual made about one of Glick's deputies who was shot last weekend.
April 08, 2022
Breakdowns That Crippled Rawlins Water Systems Could Happen Anywhere In Wyoming
The widespread water system failures that shut down Rawlins schools and businesses last month could happen almost anywhere in Wyoming, according to a state water expert.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Tells Man He Must Prove He Does Not Have Pot
The Wyoming Supreme Court said a man who claimed he didn't have marijuana when he was captured by police with marijuana was the one who had to prove it.
April 08, 2022
Former Cheyenne Employee Sues City; Claims Abusive Behavior By Former Mayor
During her only term as tenure, Mayor Orr was prone to fits of rage and would lash out angrily at Ms. Freeman and other city employees, the lawsuit said.
April 08, 2022
Gordon Applauds Ruling To Reinstate Trump-Era Water Rules
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon applauded a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that reinstates a Trump-era clean water rule.
April 08, 2022
Dave Walsh: NCAA Tournament Brings Back Memories Of Wyoming’s ‘Sweet 16’ Season
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: "The mens championship on Monday night was the classic finale for all of it. This years Final Four took me back to the Cowboys final game of the 1986-87 season."
Dave WalshApril 08, 2022