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Sean Brennan, 57 of Hudson, Wyoming, was confronted Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Lander for allegedly having sexually-charged online conversations with decoys he thought were underage girls.

Hudson Man Caught By Video Vigilante Pleads Guilty To Federal Child Porn Charge

A Hudson man will go to prison for at least 10 years after pleading guilty Thursday to possessing child pornography. He was caught in September when a video vigilante tracked him to his job in Wyoming and confronted him. His boss fired him on the spot.

Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2025

Report: Wyoming Leads Coal-Burning States With Lowest Power Rates In The U.S.

Wyoming and other coal-friendly energy states have low power rates, with Wyoming ranking as the lowest in the nation. That’s what the American Legislative Exchange Council says in its annual report.

David MadisonApril 03, 2025

Sally Ann Shurmur: Hoping Al Simpson's Family Gets A Chance To Grieve Well

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “The celebration of life began the only way it could have, with Western Thunder Marching Band playing 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe.' Now with the funerals over, I pray to God that Ann gets a nap."

Sally Ann ShurmurApril 03, 2025

Gabriel Seth Rodgers, a Wyoming drug dealer and gun thief who broke conditions of his supervised release by fleeing to Mexico, has a plea deal.

Mexico Deports Fugitive Wyoming Drug Dealer And Gun Thief

A Wyoming drug dealer and gun thief who broke conditions of his supervised release by fleeing to Mexico has been caught. Mexican authorities announced last week they were deporting him, and he’s now in U.S. federal custody.

Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025

Former Bar Nunn Fire Chief Denies Stealing From Fill The Boot Fundraiser

A former Bar Nunn fire chief pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations he stole more than $2,600 from the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot fundraiser. He’s also accused of more than $20,000 worth of misuse of a department credit card.

Dale KillingbeckApril 03, 2025

A drilling rig near Pinedale, Wyoming, in this file photo.

Microbes Used To ‘Supercharge’ Gas Production From Powder River Basin Coal Seams

Recent USGS research shows naturally occurring underground microbes can “supercharge” natural gas production from Powder River Basin coal seams.

David MadisonApril 03, 2025

Records show that Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill hasn’t filed charges on any of the 16 cases referred to her office by Secretary of State Chuck Gray in 2024. She says her office is still investigating half of them.

Wyoming Attorney General Hasn’t Prosecuted 16 Complaints Referred By Chuck Gray

Records show that Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill hasn’t filed charges on any of the 16 election complaints referred to her office by Secretary of State Chuck Gray in 2024. She says her office is still investigating half of them.

Leo WolfsonApril 03, 2025

Teen Finds Four Live Hand Grenades Near River In Riverton

When 15-year-old Roxton Lookingbill didn’t catch any fish Wednesday evening on the Wind River, he started walking back toward his grandmother’s house — then something caught his eye. It was a metal box, and inside were four live hand grenades.

Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Jake NicholsApril 03, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * UW Ending Gun-Free Zones * Not Guilty Plea For Man Who Shot Dog * Prison Inmate Attacks Guards Over Gingerbread

Wendy CorrApril 03, 2025

U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, both R-Wyoming.

Barrasso, Lummis On Short End Of ‘Meaningless’ Canada Tariffs Vote

Four Senate Republicans broke ranks, voting with Democrats late Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on most Canada goods. But Sen. John Barrasso said the vote is "meaningless" because the measure won't get through the House.

Sean BarryApril 03, 2025

The American West: When The Feds Unleashed Their Camels

In 1855, Congress, authorized “the importation of camels and dromedaries to be used for military purposes” and had earmarked $30,000 for the experiment. The Middle Eastern animals arrived at Matagorda Bay, while many stood in awe.

James A. CrutchfieldApril 03, 2025

Tom Lubnau: Now The Jury Decides If A Budget Vote Was Some Anti-Trump Scheme

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "The Sweetwater County defamation lawsuit revolves around the alleged falsehood that Reps. Wylie and Larson made a vote to take Trump off the ballot. No vote was ever taken in the Wyoming legislature on any bill, resolution or proposal to keep or remove Trump from any ballot."

Tom LubnauApril 03, 2025

Two applicants to be the next Fremnt County attorney are Fremont County Acting Attorney Micah Wyatt, 47, of Lander, right, and private attorney Jason Gay, 47, of Green River.

GOP Scrambles To Find Top Prosecutor For One Of Wyoming's Roughest Counties

Fremont County GOP leaders are scrambling to nominate three candidates to replace longtime County Attorney Patrick LeBrun in one of Wyoming's roughest counties. So far, two have applied to replace LeBrun, who left Monday.

Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2025

Adobe town, south of Rock Springs along rough gravel and dirt roads, is one of Wyoming’s most isolated locations.

Sweetwater County Turns To Hageman For Help On BLM Rock Springs Plan

It remains uncertain how the Bureau of Land Management’s plan for 3.6 million acres in south-central Wyoming will pan out. But Sweetwater County officials hope it stays to their liking.

Mark HeinzApril 02, 2025

Hageman Tried To Block GOP Rebellion That Shut Down House Floor

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman says she tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to prevent a GOP floor rebellion that led to votes being canceled for the rest of the week in the House.

Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Integrity Of The Judiciary Is At Risk

Dear editor: To me, it is unclear that we can hope to preserve or restore the integrity of and faith in the judiciary without impartial and honest discourse. What a great opportunity to begin such a conversation, squandered on such transparently partisan rhetoric.

April 02, 2025

UW To End Gun-Free Zones July 1 And Allow Concealed Guns Inside Buildings

With the repeal of Wyoming’s gun-free zones, concealed carrying of firearms will be allowed in University of Wyoming buildings starting July 1. It’s already legal to carry outside on campus grounds.

Mark HeinzApril 02, 2025

Tyrrell Chevrolet, located in Cheyenne, has seen an influx of customers due to auto tariffs that went into effect Wednesday.

Wyoming Auto Dealers Say Rush On To Buy Cars Ahead Of Price Jumps From Tariffs

Tariffs on cars and parts made in Canada and Mexico went into effect Wednesday, leaving a vanishing window to beat price jumps. Wyoming auto dealers say buyers are traveling across multiple states to find what they want now.

Renée JeanApril 02, 2025

Wyoming Crypto Miner Says Tariff Threats Spiking Prices For Equipment

Republican state Rep. Lee Filer runs a Cheyenne-based cryptocurrency mining operation, and that tariff threats with Canada are spiking equipment prices. “I didn’t think it would hit my business, but it did,” Filer said.

Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

Rawlins Inmate Accused Of Attacking Guards Over Forbidden Gingerbread Supplies

A 25-year-old Gillette man who is already in prison for assaulting jail officers is now accused of attacking prison guards when they wouldn’t let him keep gingerbread-making supplies in his cell.

Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2025

Wyoming ranchers, farmers and small business owners can still get money for their solar energy projects. It’s there if they revise them to align with President Trump’s Unleashing American Energy Executive Order.

Trump’s Energy Order Includes Solar Money For Ranchers, Small Businesses

Wyoming ranchers, farmers and small business owners can still get federal money for their solar energy projects. It’s there if they revise them to align with President Trump’s Unleashing American Energy Executive Order.

David MadisonApril 02, 2025

Donald W. Wright, 59, of Worland, Wyoming, has been charged with cruelty to animals, accused of shooting his own dog, Axel, six times. He reportedly said he hoped the dog would "bleed out."

Worland Man Accused Of Shooting His Dog Six Times Pleads Not Guilty

Donald Wright of Worland, accused of shooting his dog six times, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges Wednesday. The dog, Axel, still has four bullets in his body and a plate in his jaw, but is taking well to his training.

Clair McFarlandApril 02, 2025

County Republicans Feuding With State GOP Over Local Party Elections

The way some Wyoming county Republican parties have been conducting their elections this spring is causing some to feud with the state party. In one case, the conflict may have impacted results.

Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

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