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Christopher Bourque

Commander Of Navy Reserve Center In Cheyenne Fired For “Loss Of Confidence”

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was relieved of his duties this week as the commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center in Cheyenne “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

Justin GeorgeDecember 05, 2024

A suspect pepper-sprayed a clerk and stole $2,400 worth of cigarettes from Outlet Liquor & Tobacco in Casper on Dec. 3, 2024.

Suspect Leads Casper Police On High-Speed Chase After Pepper-Spraying Clerk

A man is in jail after allegedly pepper-spraying a liquor store attendant and grabbing about 30 cartons of cigarettes. He then led Casper police on a high-speed late Tuesday.

Greg JohnsonDecember 05, 2024

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Sally Ann Shurmur: The Wyoming Cowboys Season Is Over For Some, But Not For Me

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “The Wyoming football season may be over, but there is still much to watch for and think about.”

Sally Ann ShurmurDecember 05, 2024

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Guest Column: China-Bustin’ Rare Earths In Wyoming -- Taking The Reins For America’s Future

Guest columnist Paul Hickey writes, "Today there is a new opportunity for our state to develop another natural resource, Rare Earth Elements. The Bear Lodge critical rare earth deposit in Crook County is a fully delineated world-class rare earth resource with some of the highest concentrations in the country."

CSD StaffDecember 05, 2024

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Tom Lubnau:  The Wyoming House Stalling Committee Appointments Is A Bad Idea

Tom Lubnau writes: "The Speaker of the House should appoint committees based on the strengths of his members, not some perceived fear of what the Senate might do. The Senate is going to do what the Senate does, and they don’t give a damn what the House thinks."

Tom LubnauDecember 05, 2024

Christopher Goree

Gillette Officer Faces Felony Charge For Alleged Sex With Woman On Probation

The Gillette Police Department officer arrested by his own department Monday faces an out-of-state felony charge. He's accused of having sex with a woman who was on felony probation while he was a cop in Utah, which is a felony in that state.  

Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2024

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One More Rodeo: Unheard Chris LeDoux Song Released As Duet With Son

Wyoming country music star Chris LeDoux recorded a song before his 2005 death that had gone unheard for two decades. On Wednesday, "One Hand in the Riggin'" was released as a duet with LeDoux's son, Ned.

Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2024

A portion of the recently completed Dry Piney Connectivity Project, which consists of 33.4 miles of 8-foot-tall deer fence and nine underpasses.

Work To Start On $37 Million Wildlife Crossing Project in Southwest Wyoming

A $37 million wildlife crossing project on U.S. 189 in southwest Wyoming is on track to begin construction next year. The project will add five underpasses, one overpass and fencing improvements along a 30-mile stretch of highway.

Justin GeorgeDecember 04, 2024

Yoder Volunteer Fire Department Brush Truck 31 saved this home on the overnight shift fighting the Short Draw Fire near Recluse, Wyoming, in September. The truck is crewed by Caleb Anderson and Abigail Anderson — a brother/sister firefighting team — and Whitman Jones.

Legislators Table Bill To Protect Utility Companies From Wildfire Lawsuits

The Joint Minerals Committee expressed interest in a bill that would have given public utilities liability protection from wildfire lawsuits. Legislators ultimately killed the plan Monday, saying it’s not ready.

Leo WolfsonDecember 04, 2024

The hit Western "Longmire," based on the novels of Wyoming author Craig Johnson, is coming to the end of a long run on Netflix this month.

"Longmire's" Long Run On Netflix To End, Craig Johnson Wants A Network Revival

Netflix will stop its long run of the hit Western "Longmire" at the end of the month. Although it's alread been picked up by Paramount+, Wyoming author Craig Johnson hopes for a network TV revival of the series.

Renée JeanDecember 04, 2024

A new poll shows fromer Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney, right, supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, left, in the election against President-elect Donald Trump not only didn't help Harris, but may have hurt her chances.

Hated By Many Republicans, Democrats Also Blast Liz Cheney For Supporting Harris

Already hated by many Republicans, it seems independents and Democrats also weren’t big fans of Liz Cheney’s support for Kamala Harris against Donald Trump. A new poll shows Cheney many have actually hurt her chances.

Leo WolfsonDecember 04, 2024

Opponents of allowing sex-change treatments for kids clash with transgender rights advocates outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, as the high court heard arguments in a case on transgender health rights.

US Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Reverse Wyoming Ban On Child Sex Changes

The U.S. Supreme Court heard argument Wednesday in a case that could decide if states can ban sex-change treatments for kids. The decision could reverse Wyoming’s ban.  

Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2024

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In Brief: Gillette Police Department Arrests One Of Its Own Officers

The Gillette Police Department took one of its own officers into custody Monday, after Utah authorities said the man was wanted on suspicion of a sex crime. The official also is accused of witness tampering and disseminating a private record.  

Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2024

Teton County, Wyoming, is again the nation's wealthiest, with a per capita income of more than $471,000 and median household income of $1.3 million.

Teton County Still Richest In The Nation; Wealth Hits New High

Teton County continues to be the nation’s wealthiest county with the mean household income at $1.13 miliion. The surge in wealth has contributed to a host of problems, including a lack of affordable housing.

Renée JeanDecember 03, 2024

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Candy Moulton: A Return to Christmas Past at Wyoming’s Frontier Forts

Three of Wyoming’s pioneer trail historic sites are hosting special Christmas events this month that give visitors the opportunity to step back in time to see and experience a time long past.

Candy MoultonDecember 03, 2024

Sleeping Giant Ski Resort and Zipline near Cody, Wyoming

Wyoming’s Sleeping Giant Ski Area Is For Sale, Listing At $500,000

The owner of Sleeping Giant Ski Area near Cody, Wyoming, says he's "not running away" from the business, but he listed the resort for sale Tuesday. He wants $500,000 from a strategic partner to help run the resort, or for someone to buy it outright.

Leo WolfsonDecember 03, 2024

Lake Marie in southern Wyoming.

Snowmobiler Stranded Alone In Wyoming’s Snowy Range Found Cold, But OK

A snowmobiler broke down near Silver Lake in the Snowy Range of southern Wyoming on Monday, sparking an urgent search. Search and rescue responders found the rider huddled in a bathroom at a scenic turnout — cold, but otherwise OK.

Justin GeorgeDecember 03, 2024

A clue on a recent episode of the nationally syndicated quiz show "Jeopardy!" featured a direct reference to retired University of Wyoming archeology professor Robert Kelly.

Retired Wyoming Professor Completely Surprised He Was A "Jeopardy!" Answer

Retired University of Wyoming archeology professor Robert Kelly doesn't watch TV, but his siblings do. He said he was completely surprised on Thanksgiving when he started getting texts telling him he was an answer on "Jeopardy!"

Mark HeinzDecember 03, 2024

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