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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, April 18, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * Riverton Standoff Finally Ends * Limpy The Coyote Is Back For Another Year * Nursing Assistant Charged In Death Of 88-Year-Old

Wendy CorrApril 18, 2025

Jurassic Fireworks is one of two Colorado-owned fireworks stands just north of the Wyoming-Colorado border in a dispute with Laramie County.

‘Obnoxious’ Fireworks Outlets Near Cheyenne Can Reopen, But Dad Has To Stay Away

The Laramie County Commission has finally approved fireworks permits for a pair of businesses near the Colorado border it had said were too “obnoxious.” But the owner’s father has to stay away from her businesses as part of the agreement.

Renée JeanApril 17, 2025

A road flagger working at Yellowstone National Park (Cowboy State Daily)

Oregon Man Charged With Assault Says Yellowstone Flagger Jumped In Front Of Jeep

An Oregon man faces the felony charge of attacking a government employee after authorities say he hit a Yellowstone National Park flagger with his Jeep. The man counters, saying the flagger jumped in front of his Jeep and tried to stop it with his hands.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

Guest Column: Social Security Customer Service Crisis Puts Spotlight on New Social Security Commissioner

AARP Wyoming State Director Sam Shumway writes, "SSA scrapped a service change last week that would have forced many Wyomingites to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone."

CSD StaffApril 17, 2025

Limpy, aka Tripod or Chester, is a coyote that lives in the Lamar area of Yellowstone National Park. He tries to sucker tourists out of snacks by looking pathetic along the roadside.

Limpy, Yellowstone’s Infamous Coyote Con Artist, Is At It Again

Limpy the coyote is Yellowstone National Park’s greatest con artist. He hangs out along the roadside, greatly exaggerating a leg injury, hoping to get snacks from soft-hearted tourists.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2025

The American West: Buffalo Bill’s Little Known Business Partner

Evelyn Booth, a wealthy young English sportsman tumbled into a shooting match with Buffalo Bill Cody before a crowd of 3,000 spectators. That chance encounter gave Booth an opportunity to partner in one of the most profitable and renowned Western enterprises ever.

Kellen CutsforthApril 17, 2025

Clair McFarland: World’s Most Coddled Crime Reporter, Ready For Duty

Columnist Clair McFarland writes: "I have found after several years of covering crime, that where the capacity for violence is greatest, chivalry is also at its peak. It’s the most certain correlation I’ve found in this job."

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

Sally Ann Shurmur: Much Like Spring Weather, Christians Rejoice As Sunday’s Coming

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Holy Thursday has always been my favorite Mass of the year. I like to think of it as the first great dinner party.”

Sally Ann ShurmurApril 17, 2025

Brief: Gillette Man Didn’t Know Gun Was Loaded When He Shot Pet Cat Dead

A 19-year-old unintentionally killed an 8-year-old pet tabby cat while using it for what he thought was dry-fire, or unloaded, target practice inside a Gillette home Wednesday morning, police say.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

The back of the home on Pinecrest Street in Riverton that Ron Allington shares with his mother - after an 11-hour law enforcement standoff Wednesday and Thursday.

Riverton Standoff Suspect Was Supposed To Get Probation, Then Skipped Court

A Riverton man who prompted an 11-hour police standoff Wednesday and Thursday was wanted because he skipped a court hearing. At that hearing, he was supposed to receive probation on a felony-level charge for threatening to shoot up the local hospital.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

C.J. Box signs a barrel at Pine Bluffs Distilling last year that was used to blend the special Joe Pickett bourbon.

Joe Pickett-Inspired Bourbon Hits Shelves Friday, Only 1,000 Bottles Available

Only 1,000 bottles of bourbon inspired by Joe Pickett, the popular mystery-solving game warden created by Wyoming author C.J. Box, are available. It goes on sale at liquor stores Friday and a release party at Pine Bluffs Distilling on Saturday.

Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2025

Steven Marler, left, consults with his attorneys following a morning court session last week.

Judge Closes Courtroom To Casper Foster Dad Trial

A judge closed the Casper courtroom Thursday where Steven Marler is on trial for multiple sexual abuse charges involving his adopted children and former foster children. The pause was to deal with legal issues.

Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2025

Prominent Wyoming Mule Deer Advocate Picked To Serve In Trump Administration

Prominent Wyoming wildlife conservationist Josh Coursey has been tapped to serve in President Donald Trump’s administration in a role he can't yet disclose. He joins a number of people with Wyoming ties picked by the administration.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Strikes Back Against Judicial Activism, Criticism Of Trump

Wyoming’s congressional delegation says people shouldn’t be concerned with the Trump administration’s criticism of judges. Instead, they should be worried about judicial activism.

Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2025

Guest Column: Americans Elected Donald Trump - Not Liberal Judges

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes, "When Democrats fail at the ballot box, they turn to the courts to accomplish their goals. They used the Justice Department to go after President Trump during the last four years - and they are now using unelected federal judges to block what they can’t stop in the executive or legislative branch."

CSD StaffApril 17, 2025

State Lands Will Generate Close To $250 Million For Wyoming Schools This Year

Wyoming has a new Office of State Lands and Investments director in Stacia Berry, tasked with balancing public access and earning income. This year, Wyoming’s public lands are expected to generate close to $250 million for Wyoming schools.

Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2025

Gillette, Wyoming, police investigated the death of an 88-year-old assisted living patient found dead outside in a courtyard of the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Former Gillette Nursing Assistant Charged In Freezing Death Of 88-Year-Old Dementia Patient

A 57-year-old nursing assistant at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette has been charged with manslaughter in the freezing death of a resident. The 88-year-old woman with dementia was found frozen in an outdoor courtyard of the facility.

Jen KocherApril 17, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Thursday, April 17, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsApril 17, 2025

Wanted Riverton Man Tear-Gassed, Arrested To End 11-Hour Armed Standoff

A Riverton man wanted on a warrant for allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a hospital barricaded himself inside a house for about 11 hours before being tear-gassed and arrested just before 4 a.m. Thursday. He was armed with a knife and gun, police report.

Clair McFarland & Greg JohnsonApril 17, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Tanker Explodes, Kills Driver * Another Double-Digit RMP Rate Hike * Abortion Bans In Hands Of Wyoming Supreme Court

Wendy CorrApril 17, 2025

Riverton and Lander police officers and Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday surrounded a Riverton home with their rifles out in an apparent standoff with a barricaded man.

Wanted Riverton Man In Standoff With Law Enforcement

Riverton and Lander police officers and Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies have surrounded a Riverton home as of late Wednesday evening with their rifles out in an apparent standoff with a barricaded man wanted on a warrant.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

Snow King Mountain Resort Hotel in Jackson.

Jackson’s Snow King Hotel Sale A Boost For Ski Hill’s Revival

The Snow King Mountain Resort’s ongoing revival is getting a boost with Trailborn’s recent purchase of the Snow King Resort Hotel at the base of the ski hill.

Renée JeanApril 17, 2025

The American West: Cripple Creek’s Sweet Treat – The Black Cow

Who doesn't love a rich, creamy Root Beer Float? The simple and oh, so sweet refreshing treat was originally called the “Black Cow” and the sweet concoction was created in the mountain mining camp of Cripple Creek, Colorado.

Linda WommackApril 16, 2025

5 Teens From Wyoming Juvenile Facility Caught In Nebraska With Stolen Vehicles

Details remain sparse about five teens ages 14-17 who reportedly left a juvenile facility in Wyoming and fled through Nebraska in two stolen vehicles Sunday, then leading authorities on a foot chase.

Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2025

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