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Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman says Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar traces back to a 2018 Boeing contract. Before it’s used as Air Force One, “they better scrub that plane from nose to tail” for bugs, added Sen. Cynthia Lummis.

Hageman: Trump-Qatar $400M Air Force One Deal Stems From Boeing Contract Snafu

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman says Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar traces back to a 2018 Boeing contract. Before it’s used as Air Force One, “they better scrub that plane from nose to tail” for bugs, added Sen. Cynthia Lummis.

Sean BarryMay 15, 2025

Oscar Espinoza Duarte was sentenced Thursday to four of six federal charges against him stemming from methamphetamine distribution on the Wind River Reservation.

Man With ‘Probable’ Mexican Cartel Ties Admits Dealing Meth On Wyoming Reservation

A Mexican national who admits being in the U.S. illegally and “probable” cartel ties has admitted dealing meth on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation. It was part of a plea deal entered Thursday in U.S. District Court in Casper.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025

Baristas Cheyenne Munsell (left) and Palmira Torres (right) work at the downtown Starbucks location in Cheyenne

Starbucks Baristas In Cheyenne Fired Up Over New Dress Code, Strike Is On Table

Although many of the Starbucks baristas Cowboy State Daily spoke with in Cheyenne are upset over a new corporate dress code, they're not sure if they will join a nationwide strike. Some aren't following the dress code — and don't plan on it.

Jimmy OrrMay 15, 2025

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, left, says an attempt by a retired lawyer to have him removed from office is “outrageous.” The lawyer, Tim Newcomb (inset), says Gray’s a bully who riled up “his MAGA goons” against him.

Chuck Gray Blasts ‘Outrageous’ Attempt By Retired Lawyer To Oust Him From Office

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray says an attempt by a retired lawyer to have him removed from office is “outrageous.” The lawyer says Gray’s a bully who riled up “his MAGA goons” against him.

Greg JohnsonMay 15, 2025

Andrew Barrett appeared via video screen in Casper Circuit Court from the Natrona County Jail. During his appearance he barked, made animal noises, put his fingers into a pistol-like gesture and calmly answered the judge.

Casper Serial Biter Who Barks Like A Dog Nearly Takes Off Tip Of Deputy’s Finger

A 39-year-old Casper man nearly bit off the tip of a deputy’s finger during his Tuesday arrest. Deemed a “serial biter” by prosecutors, he also barked like a dog during his initial court appearance Wednesday.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025

Sheridan police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was one of 148 U.S. law officers killed in the line of duty in 2024. They were honored by an estimated 30,000 people at a Tuesday candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C., including the Wyoming delegation.

30,000 Candles Burn For Sheridan Police Officer, 147 Others Killed In 2024

Sheridan police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was one of 148 U.S. law officers killed in the line of duty in 2024. They were honored by an estimated 30,000 people at a Tuesday candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C., including the Wyoming delegation.

Grace HansenMay 15, 2025

Demonstrating a suppressor attached to a Traditions 350 Legend.

Bills Lifting Ban On So-Called Silencers, Short-Barreled Rifles Stall In U.S. House

Gun rights advocates say a Congressional committee stalled bills to lift bans on suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns. Wyoming’s delegates say they support the bills.

Mark HeinzMay 14, 2025

Meanwhile, the family of Bernard Anicio, killed in a May 11, 2025, shooting, is pleading for local young people to “put the guns away.”

‘Put The Guns Away’ Pleads Family Of Casper Man Killed In Shootout

Casper authorities expect to file charges related to a Sunday night shooting involving the “mishandling” of a gun. Meanwhile, the family of a man killed in a separate Sunday shooting is pleading for local young people to “put the guns away.”

Dale KillingbeckMay 14, 2025

The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman on Tuesday that aims to protect the hydro power produced by Glen Canyon Dam. A Biden-era protection on fish bypasses the dam and kills its ability to produce energy, Hageman says.

Hageman Aims To Protect Hydro Power By Reversing Biden Fish Protections

The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman on Tuesday that aims to protect the hydro power produced by Glen Canyon Dam. A Biden-era protection on fish bypasses the dam and kills its ability to produce energy, Hageman says.

David MadisonMay 14, 2025

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Guest Column: Weaponizing Federal Lawyers Against Westerners

Former BLM chief William Perry Pendley writes, "After my three decades representing westerners unable to hire attorneys to fight injustice at the hands of the federal government, what happened to the Maudes doesn't surprise me. Thank goodness for President Trump and the Maude’s friends and neighbors..."

Guest ColumnMay 14, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Analyzing The Freedom Caucus’s Excuses For Keeping Their Secrets

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Rep. Rodriguez Williams' column does not deny the existence of daily text messages coming from a puppet master. Her column does not tell who the puppet master is. She does not offer to disclose those text messages."

Tom LubnauMay 14, 2025

The U.S. Senate's top Democrat named Wyoming as a state that faces increased energy costs under the GOP’s tax and budget plans. That prompted Sen. John Barrasso to unload on Schumer, saying energy is the reason Democrats are the minority in Congress.

Barrasso Unloads On Chuck Schumer After Claim Of Higher Wyoming Energy Prices

Chuck Schumer, the U.S. Senate's top Democrat, named Wyoming as facing increased energy costs under the GOP’s tax and budget plans. That prompted Sen. John Barrasso to unload on him, saying energy is the reason Dems are the minority in Congress.

Sean BarryMay 14, 2025

Walt Longmire actor Robert Taylor is a fixture at Longmire Days.

Sheriff Longmire Actor Turns Down Paying Gigs To Be At Longmire Days

Fans of the hit television show “Longmire” will soon flood Buffalo for two days in author Craig Johnson’s fictional Absaroka County. Sheriff Longmire actor Robert Taylor loves the franchise so much he turns down paying gigs to be at Longmire Days.

Renée JeanMay 14, 2025

Wildlife photographer Jeff Plumb observed and photographed Grizzly 1063 with her three yearling cubs less than a week before two of the cubs were found dead, aparantly victims of a boar grizzly.

Male Bear Kills, Cannibalizes 2 Of Grizzly 1063’s 3 Yearling Cubs In Grand Teton

Fans of a prominent female grizzly in Grand Teton National Park were saddened to learn Wednesday that two of her three yearling cubs were apparently killed and cannibalized by a male bear. While brutal, it’s what male bears do.

Mark HeinzMay 14, 2025

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Bridget Hill Will Conflict Out Of About Half Of Wyoming Supreme Court Cases

It will be six to nine months before the Wyoming Supreme Court’s newest justice can participate fully. That’s because Bridget Hill, who will soon be sworn in as a justice, has represented the state on at least half the appeals the high court is hearing.

Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2025

Jacob Charles Berger

Montana Man Steals Shotgun, Ammo And Body Armor From Cop Cars

A 28-year-old man will spend three years in prison for his 10-day crime spree vandalizing and robbing law enforcement vehicles in Billings, Montana. Among the stuff he stole was a shotgun, ammunition and body armor.

David MadisonMay 14, 2025

Spring turkey hunting in Wyoming has been excellent this year. The state’s wild turkey population is thriving, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Population Boom Means There Are Tons Of Turkeys For Wyoming Hunters

There’s never been a better time to take up turkey hunting in Wyoming. A population boom means there are tons of wild turkeys around for the spring season.

Mark HeinzMay 13, 2025

Bailey Bettinson, above, and Tevin Medina.

Evanston Couple Get 6 Months For Child Abuse In Death Of Baby Found In Filth

An Evanston couple got six months in jail Tuesday for child abuse after the death of their 9-month-old. The sentence comes after a prosecutor conceded there wasn’t enough evidence that their filthy home or neglect associated with it killed the baby.

Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2025

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