Latest from Jen Kocher
‘It Could Happen to Anyone’: Wyoming Teen Was Lured, Beaten And Sex Trafficked
14 years after being groomed and sex trafficked by a man from another state, a 31-year-old Wyoming woman told Cowboy State Daily that living in a small town doesnt insulate potential victims from the dangers of the Internet.
Jen KocherFebruary 07, 2023
Grandma Of Missing Moorcroft Man Adds $200,000 To Reward Money
The grandmother of a Moorcroft man who disappeared during a family visit in Nebraska hasnt given up hope as she donated $200,000 in reward money to encourage people to come forward.
Jen KocherDecember 20, 2022
Wyoming Missing Person Authorities Warn Of Online Missing Teen Scam
Desperate-sounding posts about a missing teen named Tyler is likely a scam designed to prey upon peoples good natures and desire to help, says the founder of Missing People of Wyoming.
Jen KocherNovember 14, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Wyoming Teens Among Hundreds Victimized In ‘Prolific And Malicious’ International Sextortion
Bangladeshi man arrested for sextorting hundreds of teens, including at least six in Wyoming, used social media to target, threaten and exploit his victims, federal indictment says.
Jen KocherOctober 07, 2022
Girlfriend of Missing Laramie Man Asks Public for Help Â
Chris Mauk, who is missing his left leg from a fireworks injury six years ago, does not have a prosthetic leg, his girlfriend said, and walks on crutches that often leave his hands blistered if hes on them for too long.
Jen KocherSeptember 01, 2022
Teton County’s Affordable Housing Crisis Is Case Study For State
Local and state government and non-profit entities are scrambling to provide affordable housing in the most expensive zip code in the country, Teton County, Wyoming.
Jen KocherAugust 26, 2022
Jackson Housing Crisis: Homes For Utility Workers Approved Despite Opposition
A plan to house energy company workers in Jackson so they can rapidly respond to power outages has been approved by Teton County Commissioners despite opposition from neighbors.
Jen KocherMay 26, 2022
There Is At Least One Working Pay Phone Left In Wyoming, But There’s Gotta Be More
Cowboy State Daily has tracked down at least one working pay phone left in the state of Wyoming. But there's gotta be more...
Jen KocherMay 25, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Welcomes Leo Wolfson To Team As State Government & Political Reporter
Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday announced the hire of Leo Wolfson, formerly of the Cody Enterprise, to cover state government and politics effective immediately.
Jen KocherApril 27, 2022
Snowstorm Provides Relief For Ranchers Plagued By Drought, But Comes At A Cost In Lost Livestock
Record snowfall in northeast Wyoming over the weekend provided much-needed relief for ranchers hard hit by drought, though for some, came at a hefty cost in lost livestock and repairs following the storm.
Jen KocherApril 26, 2022
Kindness Ranch Pet Of The Week: Saturday, April 2, 2022
The new Kindness Ranch beagle rescues from the breeding facility in Virginia will be ready for adoption by the end of April.
Jen KocherApril 04, 2022
Wyoming Kindness Ranch Pet of the Week
Wyatt is a big, beautiful 11-year-old cat patiently waiting for his forever home.
Jen KocherFebruary 11, 2022
Kindness Ranch Pet Of The Week
Claus lives at the Kindness Ranch animal sanctuary and was rescued from animal testing and research labs.
Jen KocherJanuary 29, 2022
Wyoming Man Was Sex-Trafficked Several Times As Boy By Family To Pay Debts; Sadly, Not Unusual
Both his mother and stepfather took drugs and got in financial trouble with a motorcycle gang. To pay off their debts, his mother offered up Charlie, then 8 years old.
Jen KocherJanuary 27, 2022
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
Thirteen beagles will be up for adoption in January at the Kindness Ranch.
Jen KocherDecember 25, 2021
Casper Man’s Family Searching Since Summer 2020 With No Answers
The disappearance of a Casper man in July 2020 is bringing to the forefront the problems of finding people with mental illness who are reported missing.
Jen KocherDecember 14, 2021
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
The Kindness Ranch outside of Hartville is looking for foster homes for five cats with special needs who were used primarily for vaccine research and need special care and medical attention to fully thrive.
Jen KocherDecember 06, 2021
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch: Pet Of The Week
Say hello to Abigail Curly Tail! This adorable, petite, 5-year-old black cat is just an absolute love.
Jen KocherNovember 26, 2021
Kindness Ranch: Pet Of The Week
Clark came to Kindness Ranch a little over a year ago. This big beautiful 5-year-old boy was used in vaccine research and had a reputation for guarding his boundaries with gusto.
Jen KocherNovember 19, 2021
Kindness Ranch: Pet of the Week
Cowboy State Daily is featuring a new animal every week who is up for adoption at the Kindness Ranch in Hartville, Wyoming. Say hello to Wyatt!
Jen KocherNovember 15, 2021
Wyoming Obits: October 27 – November 3, 2021
Heres a list of recent deaths of Wyoming residents and those with close affiliations to the state for the week of Oct. 27 Nov. 3.
Jen KocherNovember 05, 2021