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Asher James Fritz, 3, from left, his mother Amber Marie Fritz and her mother Khristy Kay (McKenney) Fritz. They were found deceased in their Riverton home Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, which was filled with carbon monoxide, suspected to have leaked into their home via a water heater.

3 Found Dead In Carbon Monoxide Leak In Riverton Home, Faulty Water Heater Suspected

Riverton police suspect a faulty water heater may have caused the carbon monoxide leak in which two women and a toddler were found dead early Thursday morning. They were discovered when someone did a welfare check at the home.

Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2024

Retaining Wyoming talent to work in state after attending the University of Wyoming, and beyond, is the idea behind a new jobs board that identifies opportunities to work in or remotely from Wyoming.

Wyoming Has A New Jobs Board With Higher Than Average Salaries And Unusual Opportunities

The Wyoming Venture Capital jobs board lists some unusual positions, like Generative AI Product Manager and Machine Learning Engineer. The jobs are part of a new stream of startups setting up shop in the Cowboy State.

Renée JeanNovember 01, 2024

Former President Donald Trump, left, talks with conservative host Tucker Carlson, right, on Thursday. He reiterated his criticism of Liz Cheney during their interview.

Trump Says Media Misreports Cheney War Hawk Comment As Personal Threat

Former President Donald Trump called Liz Cheney a "radical war hawk" on Thursday and said she would “understand how it feels” to be at war if she had a gun pointed at her. The national media has exploded, calling the remark a personal threat, which Trump denies.

Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2024

A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the abdomen on Halloween night in the 1500 block of North Poplar Street in Casper.

Casper Girl, 17, Charged With Stabbing Another Teen On Halloween

A 17-year-old Casper girl was charged as an adult Friday in Casper Circuit Court with felony aggravated assault stemming from the stabbing of another 17-year-old girl on Thursday night. She’s was charged as an adult.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 01, 2024

Grizzly 399 with three of her four cubs in this undated photo.

Grizzly 399 Cremated, Ashes Scattered In Pilgrim Creek Area Of Grand Teton Park

Final closure to the story of Grizzly 399 came Friday when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced she had been cremated. The ashes of the world’s most famous bear were scatted in the Pilgrim Creek area of Grand Teton National Park.

Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Friday, November 1, 2024

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

Jake NicholsNovember 01, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, November 1, 2024

Friday's headlines include: * Missing Hunter From Encampment Found Alive * TerraPower Will Get Uranium From South Africa Company * Sheridan Woman Blacks Out, Drives Car Off Bridge Into River

Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2024

Rock Springs Senator Accuses Former Legislator Opponent Of Pushing A Kamala Agenda

Republican incumbent Wyoming state Sen. John Kolb is being challenged by a former legislator for his seat, Democrat Kenilynn Zanetti. He says a vote for her is the same as voting for Kamala Harris, which she says isn’t true.

Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2024

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, left, and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.

Chuck Gray Bashes Colorado Counterpart For Releasing Voting Machine Passwords

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray said he’s not surprised the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office made public a spreadsheet that included passwords to access voting machines. It's an example of her "left-wing radicalism," he said.

Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2024

Oregon Has Close Call With Chronic Wasting Disease From Infected Wyoming Deer

Oregon had a close call with chronic wasting disease when hunters from that state brought home two infected Wyoming deer carcasses.

Mark HeinzOctober 31, 2024

Evansville Man Pleads Not Guilty To Almost Killing 1-Year-Old

A 31-year-old Evansville man pleaded not guilty to four felony child abuse charges Thursday in Natrona County District Court. One victim was a 1-year-old boy whose injuries were so bad he was nearly killed, the prosecutor says.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 31, 2024

Ray Hunkins: Why I’m Voting For Donald J. Trump

Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "For the most part, we know what the Trump policies will be in a second term because we know what they were in his first term. I can’t think of any policy of the first Trump administration with which I disagreed."

CSD StaffOctober 31, 2024

An image from a panel discussion with the makers of the "Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons" documentary livestreamed by PBS Nature on Oct. 30, 2024. They discussede the life and legacy of the world's most famous bear.

"Queen of the Tetons" Team Celebrates Grizzly 399 As A Pioneer And Teacher

The biologists and filmmakers behind the Nature documentary "Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons" celebrated her life and legacy during Wednesday livestream.

Andrew RossiOctober 31, 2024

A search is on for James Johnson of Encampment, Wyoming, who hasn't been heard from since leaving to go hunting in the Medicine Bow National Forest on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2024. His truck has been found, but not Johnson.

Family Of Missing Wyoming Hunter Overjoyed At His Rescue

A man from Encampment went missing overnight Wednesday while hunting elk in the Medicine Bow National Forest, but was found alive around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. His family was overjoyed with the news.

Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2024

Homes in a Cheyenne residential neighborhood.

Wyoming Realtors Have Spent Nearly $550,000 To Pass Property Tax Amendment

The campaign arm of the Wyoming Realtors Association has spent nearly $550,000 to convince Wyoming voters pass Amendment A on Tuesday. The measure would create a fourth class of taxation for residential properties.

Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2024

Bill Gates was in Kemmerer in June 2024 for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the TerraPower Natrium nuclear plant.

TerraPower Strikes Deal With South African Company For Steady Uranium Source

A stable source of uranium has been a big question mark for the TerraPower nuclear plant in Kemmerer. The company appears to have answered that question with a new agreement with a South African company.

Renée JeanOctober 31, 2024

Sally Ann Shurmur: Keyboard Trolls Said I Wasn't A Real Wyoming Cowboys Fan

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Keyboard trolls said I wasn't a 'real fan.' Let me just grab the season ticket invoices and the Cowboy Joe Club membership fees and 62 years of game attendance and we can chat then."

Sally Ann ShurmurOctober 31, 2024

Sheridan Media interactive media manager Steve Schreffler was at the scene Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, of a car that rolled into Little Goose Creek off of Coffeen Avenue in Sheridan. The woman driving the car was rescued and remains in a local hospital.

Sheridan Woman Who Drove Car Into River Says She Passed Out

A Sheridan, Wyoming, woman remains hospitalized after her car went down an embankment and into Little Goose Creek on Wednesday. She told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that she passed out and woke behind a deployed airbag with water rushing into her car.

Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2024

A male juvenile was shot at an early morning party in the 3200 block of Hamilton Way in Casper on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Pistol-Whipping Casper Man, Shooting At Another

A 19-year-old Cheyenne man pleaded not guilty in Natrona County District Court on Thursday to five felony charges for allegedly pistol-whipping a Casper man. He’s also charged with firing a gun at a car with three people in it.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 31, 2024

Gov. Mark Gordon, left, and Secretary of State Chuck Gray.

Wyoming Cheers Supreme Court Ruling To Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls

Wyoming’s top elected officials are cheering a Wednesday ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the removal of noncitizens from voter rolls. Wyoming was one of 26 states that supported Virginia’s case in the high court.

Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Thursday, October 31, 2024

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

Jake NicholsOctober 31, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Thursday's headlines include: * Grizzly 399 Fans Say No To Taxidermy * Riverton Candidate Charged With Molesting * Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum “Very Haunted”

Wendy CorrOctober 31, 2024

During her long life, Wyoming’s Grizzly 399 gained a loyal, worldwide fanbase. Now that she’s gone – struck and killed by a vehicle – many of her admirers don’t want a taxidermy mount of her. Rather, she should be cremated and returned to nature, they say.

399 Fans Say Taxidermy Would Insult World Famous Bear’s Legacy

However the world remembers Wyoming’s beloved Grizzly 399, some of her most devoted fans say a full-body taxidermy mount of her in a museum isn’t the way to do it.

Mark HeinzOctober 31, 2024

The first block of Gillette Avenue is haunted, some say — every building.

Haunted Wyoming: Gillette Avenue May Be The Most Haunted Street In Wyoming

There are those who insist the ghosts come out after dark in downtown Gillette. From First to Second streets, “The entire first block of Gillette Avenue is haunted."

Jackie DorothyOctober 30, 2024

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