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Bill McCarty (upper left), Fred McCarty (lower left), Tom McCarty (right)

The American West: The McCarty Brothers - Criminals Who Made Butch Cassidy Famous 

As the bank robbers raced out of Telluride in 1889, Butch Cassidy entered the history books for his first hold-up that would lead to the formation of the Wild Bunch. Butch Cassidy is the best known of Wild Bunch outlaws, but behind his prominence were the McCarty Brothers. 

Linda WommackFebruary 22, 2025

Wyoming-born artist Bill Foy created this nearly life-sized moose sculpture titled "Holy Smokes" out of junk metal.

Glendo Native Creates Life-Size Moose From Junk Parts For Breast Cancer Fundraiser

A welder from Glendo sees the potential in other people’s junk to create unique sculptures, like a life-size moose standing in Casper called "Holy Smokes." He created this sculpture for a fundraiser to benefit a Glendo-based breast cancer foundation.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 22, 2025

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VIDEO: Wyoming's Billboard Sheriff: A Day In The Life Of Brian Kozak 

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has captured national attention with his viral billboard and bold "vacancy" sign on his jail, while also earning a reputation locally for his unconventional approach. Cowboy State Daily spent a day with the sheriff to get a firsthand look at his unique style.

Hannah Brock & Reilly StrandFebruary 22, 2025

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Hageman Receives Hero's Welcome At Conservative Political Action Conference

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman received a standing ovation Saturday speaking at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. The crowd roared when she mentioned Liz Cheney was nowhere to be found in Wyoming.

Jimmy OrrFebruary 22, 2025

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Colorado Senate Passes Sweeping Ban On Semiautomatic Firearms

Colorado lawmakers are one step closer to passing a sweeping gun ban on semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and pistols. A Wyoming gun rights advocate called it one of the nation’s most restrictive gun laws.

Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2025

Larry Macy with daughter, Daryn Macy.

Green River Tunnel Survivor Still In Hospital, Family Grateful For Support

The 20-year-old woman who was severely hurt in the Feb. 14 tunnel collision outside of Green River, Wyoming, remains hospitalized. She’s in the care of "incredible medical teams," her family says.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 22, 2025

Jeff Ginter always knew he was a weird kid, but he learned to embrace his psychic powers throughout a career in law enforcement. Now he’s one of Wyoming’s top psychics, including helping solve cold cases around the world.

How A Former Law Enforcement Officer Became A Top Psychic Investigator

Jeff Ginter always knew he was a weird kid, but he learned to embrace his psychic powers throughout a career in law enforcement. Now he’s a top psychic, working to solve cold cases in Wyoming and around the world.

Jen KocherFebruary 22, 2025

Chancey Williams was inspired to write and record “The Ballad of Uncle Don” after listening to his uncle Don Williams' stories.

Chancey Williams’ Ode To His Wyoming Cowboy Uncle Hits No. 1 On CMT Music

Inspired by his uncle Don Williams and the joy of bronc riding, Chancey Williams’ new hit song “The Ballad of Uncle Don” has hit No. 1 on the CMT Music charts. Chancey said the song came about over cup of coffee with his uncle in Moorcroft, Wyoming.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 22, 2025

The gymnasium errupts after Sophomore shooting guard Ari Fowler nailed a 3-pointer with 5 seconds left against Riverton on Feb. 20, 2025, to snap Jackson Hole High School’s 79-game, four-year girls’ basketball losing streak.

Jackson Hole Girls Basketball Snaps 79-Game Losing Streak With Last Second 3-Pointer

In a home game against Riverton, four seniors for Jackson Hole High School had never won a high school basketball game until a sophomore sharpshooter sunk a clutch 3-pointer Thursday. The 35-32 win snapped the Broncs’ 79-game losing streak.

David MadisonFebruary 22, 2025

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Wyoming House Members Getting Antsy As Senate Holds Onto State Budget

The Wyoming House is starting to get a little antsy over how long the state Senate is holding onto the supplemental budget without taking any action on it. The Senate has had the $680 million plan for two weeks.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2025

A Winchester Model 1894 rifle has been in Bob Budd’s family for a century. It still shoots straight and symbolizes a connection with the past.

Wyoming Family’s Winchester Rifle Has Been Dropping Deer For A Century

A Winchester Model 1894 rifle has been in Cheyenne resident Bob Budd’s family for a century. He says it still shoots straight and symbolizes a connection with the past as his grandfather and father killed their first deer with it, as did Budd and his two sons.

Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2025

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Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 28

The 28th day of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session Friday saw significant discussions about bills banning DEI programs and restricting abortion. The House also is getting impatient for the Senate to address the supplemental budget.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2025

The Senate Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 21, 2025, about a proposal to overhaul Wyoming property tax system based on a home's purchase price. Former state legislator Mark Jennings, left, argued in favor of the bill. Wyoming Department of Revenue Director Brenda Henson, right, pleaded with the committee to vote against it.

Bill Proposes Massive Overhaul To Base Property Taxes On Home Price, Not Valuation

While the most attention has been on a proposed 50% property tax cut moving through the Wyoming Legislature, another bill proposes a much larger overhaul of the system. It would base property taxes on a home’s purchase price, similar to auto registrations.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2025

For the second year in a row, the Wyoming Legislature is close to giving Gov. Mark Gordon a bill to eliminate gun-free zones in the state. Gordon vetoed it last year, but isn’t saying if he’ll sign, veto or let it pass without a signature this year.

Repeal Of Gun-Free Zones Is Close To Gov. Gordon’s Desk — Will He Veto It Again?

For the second year in a row, the Wyoming Legislature is close to giving Gov. Mark Gordon a bill to eliminate gun-free zones in the state. Gordon vetoed it last year, but isn’t saying if he’ll sign, veto or let it pass without a signature this year.

Mark HeinzFebruary 21, 2025

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The Roundup: A Conversation With Gene Bryan

This week, host Wendy Corr catches up with former Wyoming Tourism director Gene Bryan. Gene talks about his years with Cheyenne Frontier Days, about starting up the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, and about the people and places that make Wyoming great!

Wendy CorrFebruary 21, 2025

Cody McCalla pleaded no-contest Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, to fatally punching a local hockey coach in the head and killing him after a dispute about a parking space last summer. He agreed to a sentence of four to six years in prison.

Sheridan Man Agrees To 4-6 Years For Punching Hockey Coach To Death

A Sheridan man pleaded no-contest Wednesday to fatally punching a local hockey coach in the head after a dispute about a parking space last summer. He's agreed to a prison sentence of four to six years.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: In Defense Of SF40 - Zoning Protests And Unconstitutional Housing Mitigation Fees

Dear editor: The Wyoming Constitution states that “private property shall not be taken or damaged for public or private use without just compensation”. If we don’t stop this, it will spread to other counties.

February 21, 2025

A line of people wait at the Cheyenne Post Office while other customers access their P.O. boxes in the background.

USPS Does About-Face, Now Won’t Move Mail Processing Out Of Cheyenne, Casper

The U.S. Post Office did an about-face Friday on its controversial plan to move local mail processing out of Wyoming’s main hubs. Cheyenne and Casper now won’t ship local mail to other states.

Renée JeanFebruary 21, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Beef is Still King

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Despite the rising price of beef, consumers have not backed away from purchasing it. I believe the main reason for this is because of the high quality of beef products on grocery store shelves."

Dennis SunFebruary 21, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Last Week Brought Tragedy; Don't Stop Praying Now

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming has had her share of tragedies in recent weeks. But none tore our hearts like the loss of life in Byron. As events unfolded, the narrative changed from reports of mass violence, then murder-suicide, and finally to prayer."

Jonathan LangeFebruary 21, 2025

Kevin Medibles told police he “wanted to feel it” when he brutally beat and stabbed a woman to death last year. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, he was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Wyoming Man Who “Wanted To Feel It” When He Killed Woman Gets 40 Years

An Ethete, Wyoming, man who told police he “wanted to feel it” when he brutally beat and stabbed a woman to death last year was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 21, 2025

Three University of Wyoming volleyball players are among those who sued over a transgender player being allowed on a rival team. They’re now asking a Colorado judge to recuse himself from their case for making them refer to the trans player as “she.”

UW Volleyball Players Want Judge Off Case For Making Them Call Trans Player ‘She’

Three University of Wyoming volleyball players are among those who sued over a transgender player being allowed on a rival team. They’re now asking a Colorado judge to recuse himself from their case for making them refer to the trans player as “she.”

Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2025

State Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, left, was the lone vote against banning DEI from Wyoming agencies and policies. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, R-Lingle, says it's a "a long time in coming."

Getting DEI Out Of Wyoming, UW “A Long Time In Coming,” Says Sponsor Of Ban

A bill to ban DEI programs and policies from Wyoming agencies — with exceptions for nonprofits that get public money — easily passed a House committee Friday. The bill’s sponsor says getting DEI out of Wyoming and UW has “been a long time in coming.”

Leo WolfsonFebruary 21, 2025

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, is the second ranking Republican in the Senate.

Barrasso Helps Pass Budget As Part Of War On “Wasteful Washington Spending”

Sen. John Barrasso helped the U.S. Senate pass a 10-year budget resolution 52-48 Friday after an all-night debate. He said he agrees with reining in wasteful spending, but is making sure the administration "understands how important it is to keep national parks, forests and federal lands adequately staffed."

Sean BarryFebruary 21, 2025

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