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Casper Doctor Wants Back On Board Of Medicine As Lawsuit Goes Forward
In a Tuesday filing, Casper radiologist Dr. Eric Cubin wants a judge put him back on the Wyoming Board of Medicine. He’s suing the governor for allegedly forcing him to resign over his views on transgender treatments for minors.
Leo WolfsonOctober 01, 2024
University Of Wyoming Volleyball Will Forfeit Match To Team With Trans Player
The University of Wyoming volleyball team will forfeit its Saturday match with San Jose State University, which has a transgender player. UW had previously said it would play, but has been under pressure to forfeit from an advocacy group and Republican lawmakers. Â
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024
At 18,000 Acres And No Containment, Reinforcements Called In For Pack Trail Fire
After blowing up to 18,000 acres with 0% containment, the Pack Trail Fire has prompted evacuations and closures. Reinforcements are on the way, with a complex incident management team on the way.
Renée JeanOctober 01, 2024
Wyoming Parents Suing Over School's Gender Transition Tap National Expert
The couple suing a Wyoming school district on claims that staffers worked to socially gender-transition their teen behind their backs is planning to bring a nationally known expert to trial with them.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024
Water, Gatorade And Breakfast Burritos — Locals Rally For Wyoming Firefighters
With their neighbors evacuated or watching for that call, dozens of others are busy donating water, Gatorade and making hundreds of breakfast burritos for crews fighting the Elk Fire. It’s burned 25,000 acres so far in northern Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 01, 2024
Candy Moulton: Following the Sandhill Cranes in Colorado
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "The fall migration of Sandhill cranes is a certain sign of winter to come, even as we have been dealing with unprecedented warm weather. But there are days when the mornings are cool, and the leaves are either at or past their peak in many regions of the high country."
Candy MoultonOctober 01, 2024
Trump’s New Line Of $100K Watches Registered To Wyoming Company
A new line of limited-edition luxury watches from former President Donald Trump is registered to a Wyoming company. The watches range in price from $499 to a gold and diamond model for $100,000.
Leo WolfsonOctober 01, 2024
Johnson County Prosecutor's Wife Pleads Guilty To Starting 30-Acre Fire
Wife of Johnson County’s top prosecutor admits starting a 30-acre wildfire the same day the House Draw fire was started. While pleading guilty, Laura Ruby told a judge she used a burn barrel on her property during a county burning ban.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024
Dayton Watched As Mountain Above Them Burned
Not many of Dayton, Wyoming’s, 830 residents got much sleep Sunday night as they watched the Elk Fire burn down the mountain face above them. The fire didn’t get to the town, but has grown to about 32,000 acres.
Greg JohnsonOctober 01, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 01, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Two Wildfires Threaten Dayton, Brooks Lake Lodge * Legislators: Running Over Wolves With Snowmobiles OK * Casper Parents Keep Kids At Home After Threat Of School Violence
Wendy CorrOctober 01, 2024
Former Riverton Police Officer Who Claimed Hostile, Racist Treatment Settles Lawsuit
The first enrolled Northern Arapaho Tribal member to become a Riverton police officer has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Riverton Police Department and city. He had claimed a hostile and racially offensive work environment.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Stop Short Of Banning Running Over Wolves With Snowmobiles
Despite calls to criminalize running down Wyoming wolves with snowmobiles, a legislative committee Monday advanced a bill that stops short of banning it. It would require the animal to be immediately killed if run down.
Mark HeinzSeptember 30, 2024
Cheyenne Man Gets 5-7 Years For Shooting Man In Foot In “Instance Of Stupidity”
A 19-year-old Cheyenne man got five to seven years in prison Monday for shooting his brother's justified killer in the foot earlier this year. Saying the crime doesn’t fit his character, the judge called the shooting an “instance of stupidity.”Â
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024
Wildfire Rages To 18,000 Acres In Bridger-Teton Forest, Pulling Crews Off Nearby Fire
A lightning strike deep in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest blew up overnight Sunday to nearly 18,000 acres. It also prompted new evacuation orders for Brooks Lake and Lava Mountain Lodges, as well as ranches and the KOA campground.
Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024
Hunter’s Pistol Jam During Grizzly Attack Could Have Been Because Of Ammo, Grip
An archery hunter’s Glock pistol jamming on him twice during a Wyoming grizzly attack Thursday could have been due to a variety of factors. But gun experts say he did well in terrifying situation.
Mark HeinzSeptember 30, 2024
Utah Couple Grow Record-Breaking 2,289-Pound Pumpkin From A Wyoming Seed
Ralph and Juana Laub set a new Utah record over the weekend with a giant 2,289-pound pumpkin. The humongous squash was grown from a Wyoming seed provided by Cheyenne’s Andy and Amy Corbin.
Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2024
Man Accused Of Bleaching Out $1 Bills To Make $100 Bills Could Get 45 Years
An Oregon man caught in a Wyoming drug bust is accused in a federal indictment of bleaching out $1 bills to make fake $100 bills. Although he was acquitted on the drug charges, he could get up to 45 years if convicted of counterfeiting.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024
Some Casper Parents Keep Kids Home After School Threat To Kill People
A threat posted online that a student planned to kill people at noon Monday prompted some parents to keep their kids home. They’re also frustrated from a lack of information and a perception the district and police are downplaying the threat.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 30, 2024
More Evacuations Ordered For People In Path Of 25,000-Acre Elk Fire
Some people were evacuated over the weekend and more Monday as the 25,000-acre Elk Fire near Dayton in northern Wyoming continues to burn. The growth of the fire slowed Monday, but it's still uncontrolled and a threat to homes in its path.
Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024
Dave Simpson: How Can The Election Be So Close?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Do we live in a country where endorsements by Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey and Meryl Streep overpower the fact that 10 million illegal immigrants – some say as many as 20 million – have entered our country illegally, and have been set free?"
Dave SimpsonSeptember 30, 2024
When Truck Catches Fire Off I-25, Wyomingites Stop To Help
When a DoorDash driver’s truck caught fire just off Interstate 25 just east of Casper on Sunday, he had all kinds of help. Truckers and other motorists were quick to stop to help, even before emergency responders could arrive.
Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, September 30, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Don Day On Team USA In International Balloon Race * Horse Breaks Free From Owners During Wyoming Elk Hunt * Wyoming’s Kindest Doctor Who Never Turned Anybody Down
Wendy CorrSeptember 30, 2024
Note From The Editor: Cowboy State Daily To Launch Morning Talk Show
Based on the success of Cowboy State Daily’s morning video newscast with Wendy Corr, we are expanding our multimedia offerings to include a morning radio/video talk show which launches Tuesday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 30, 2024