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Sleeping Giant Ski Resort Near Cody Won’t Open This Winter Either

The Sleeping Giant Ski Resort in the Shoshone National Forest near Yellowstone National Park won’t open for the winter ski season. It’s the second straight winter the resort has been closed.

Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2024

With Utah State also bolting for the Pac-12 Conference, Wyoming is left in the Mountian West with six other schools, which has the conference offering to pay the remaining seven schools to not leave.

Utah State Ditches Mountain West, Leaving UW Athletics In Limbo

The future of University of Wyoming athletics became more uncertain Monday when Utah State University left the Mountain West Conference. Meanwhile, UW has few options.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 24, 2024

Evansville election judge Max Jacobsen looks through the voting roll midday on primary election day, Aug. 20, 2024, in this file photo.

Wheatland Legislator Wants To Green-Light Hand-Counting Ballots In Wyoming

State Rep. Jeremy Haroldson, R-Wheatland, said he’ll propose a bill to clarify and green-light hand counting ballots as fully legal in Wyoming.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 24, 2024

Blaire Fleming, a redshirt junior on the San Jose State University volleyball team.

UW Volleyball Team Will Play San Jose State Despite Transgender Controversy

The University of Wyoming volleyball team plans to play San Jose State in Laramie on Oct. 5 despite the SJSU having a transgender player. After learning they have a trans teammate, at least one member of the SJSU team is suing.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2024

A satellite plat at Uranium Energy Corp's Christensen Ranch site in Wyoming. TerraPower's new nuclear plant planned for Kemmerer could run on Wyoming uranium.

Texas-Based Uranium Energy Buys Wyoming Processing Plant For $175 Million

Texas-based Uranium Energy Corp. is making yet another acquisition in Wyoming, snapping up the state’s only conventional uranium mill for $175 million. The move sets it up to be the largest domestic producer of uranium.

Renée JeanSeptember 24, 2024

After claiming someone had poisoned his horses, Converse County resident Joe Bright has pleaded not contest to starving them.

Rancher Who Claimed Horses Were “Poisoned” Fined For Starving Them

A Shawnee, Wyoming, rancher was fined $500 Tuesday in Douglas Circuit Court after pleading no contest to starving horses he’d earlier claimed were poisoned. But Joe Bright maintains he's innocent and loves his horses like family.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2024

The Jackson Police Department is looking for a serial flasher who has been exposing himself to women in a big-box store and a bike path.

Brief: Police Searching For Serial Flasher Loose In Jackson

A serial flasher is on the loose in Jackson, Wyoming, police say. He’s described as a male on the smaller side, standing 5-foot-5 and about 130 pounds with black hair.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2024

The Buffalo on Cedar Mountain overlooking Cody in honor of Buffalo Bill Cody has been shot up and vandalized over the years.

Cody Group To Repair And Restore Beat Up Statue Honoring Buffalo Bill

A buffalo that stands on Cedar Mountain overlooking Cody, Wyoming, honors the town’s famous founder, Buffalo Bill Cody. It’s also in bad shape, having been shot up and vandalized over the years, but a local group is going to restore it.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 24, 2024

Douglas Smith, 68, was arrested June 25, 2024, in California on suspicion of first-degree murder for the killing of two men during a 2015 robbery of The Coin Shop in Cheyenne. He was found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder July 18, 2025.

No Death Penalty For Accused Coin Shop Killer, $500,000 Bond Set

The man accused of gunning down two people in a Cheyenne coin shop in 2015 won’t face the death penalty if convicted. That makes him eligible for bond, which a judge on Monday set at $500,000.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 24, 2024

Climbing Community Hit “Hard” By Death Of Devils Tower Climber

News of a climber falling to his death Sunday at Devils Tower has hit the climbing community “pretty hard.” A Gillette climber who’s tackled Devils Tower nearly 150 times says even “easy” routes take skill and attention.

Andrew RossiSeptember 24, 2024

John Stossel: There Is No Bee Crisis

About 20 years ago, some honeybees died from “colony collapse disorder.” The media went into a buzz. But beekeepers rebuilt lost colonies and the disorder soon diminished. Now, there are 31% MORE bees in America. Since the media won’t report on that, I will:

CSD StaffSeptember 24, 2024

One of five wolves reintroduced to northern Colorado in December 2023.

Even After Pack Removed, Wolves Killing Colorado Cattle, More Coming From Canada

Even after removing a pack of wolves in northern Colorado, cattle are still getting killed by the predators. Meanwhile, that state’s controversial introduction program continues with more wolves coming from Canada.

Mark HeinzSeptember 24, 2024

Candy Moulton: Autumn Is A Magical Time In Beaver Creek, Wyoming

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, “This time of year, when we sit outside in the evening, we hear the elk bugling down on the creek, the distinctive cry of sandhill cranes headed south, and the cry of geese.”

Candy MoultonSeptember 24, 2024

Austin King has been missing since summiting Eagle Peak in Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 17.

Best Friend Of Yellowstone Hiker Missing A Week Waits At Camp, Desperate For News

Desmond McGroarty, lifelong best friend of missing Yellowstone hiker Austin King, is desperately hoping he’s found alive. He’s at the concessions village where they'd both been working, eager for any news.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: * Climber at Devils Tower Dead * Yellowstone concession worker missing * Grizzly 399 and gigantic cub elusive but not dead

Wendy CorrSeptember 24, 2024

Climber Dies After Fall From Devils Tower, Partner Rescued

A 21-year-old climber from Wisconsin died after a fall while climbing Devils Tower on Sunday. He was climbing with a partner, who became stranded and was rescued.

Andrew RossiSeptember 24, 2024

Thermopolis Middle School Assembly, 187 students strong, pose during the announcement of their school being honored as a Blue Ribbon School.

Three Wyoming Schools Named Among Nation’s Elite Blue Ribbon Schools

Wyoming schools in Powell, Sheridan and Thermopolis have been named among the nation’s elite Blue Ribbon schools for 2024. They’re among the 356 nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Jackie DorothySeptember 24, 2024

Grizzly 399 and her cub Spirit caused some “bear jams” on the roads in Grand Teton National Park earlier this summer.

Grizzly 399 And Huge Cub Have Been “Elusive,” But Not Feared Dead Or Missing

Grizzly 399, Wyoming’s most beloved wildlife celebrity, and her huge cub Spirit have been “elusive” lately. But those who have closely followed her for years aren’t worried, at least not yet.

Mark HeinzSeptember 23, 2024

The Delta Airlines check-in area at the Casper/Natrona International Airport.

Delta To Pull Out Of Casper Airport, Last Flight Is Dec. 3

Delta Airlines is pulling its lone daily flight from Casper to Salt Lake City, with the last flight scheduled for Dec. 3. The move comes after Natrona County officials balked at paying into an air guarantee for the flight.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 23, 2024

The 2024 primary election season is promising to shape up as a Republican battleground for control of the Wyoming House.

What Will The Wyoming House Look Like With A Freedom Caucus Majority?

After an aggressive primary election season promising drastic change, the Freedom Caucus will have a House majority. Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, new chairman of the caucus, said pushing back against Gov. Mark Gordon’s policies will be the top priority.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 23, 2024

Dave Simpson: The One Thing We Aren't – Surprised

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Let's just hope the Secret Service gets its unexpectedly incompetent act together before some nut kills the former president.”

Dave SimpsonSeptember 23, 2024

Wyoming Supreme Court Opens Door To Sue Cops, Legislators Want To Close It

The Wyoming Supreme Court opened the door for people to sue cops for negligent investigations. But some state legislators want to close it, voting Friday to draft a bill that would undo the high court’s ruling.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 23, 2024

Auctioneer Troy Black goads a patron into taking another look (and making another bid) at "The Things We've Handed Down" by David Dibble. The painting sold for $18,000. Angela M. "Gigi" Hawks holding painting.

Here’s The Top-Selling Art From The $1.25 Million Buffalo Bill Art Show And Sale

After two days of live and silent auctions, this past weekend’s Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale brought in at least $1.25 million. Here are the top-dollar pieces that sold for the most.

Andrew RossiSeptember 23, 2024

Casey W. Jackson, 47, of Casper, right, pleaded not guilty to seven charges stemming from crossbow bolts being sent through a window and into the side of a north Casper home in September.

Casper Man Accused Of Firing Crossbow Bolt Through Ex’s Window

A 47-year-old Casper man is accused of firing crossbow bolts at the home of his ex-girlfriend, including one that went through her window. During his initial hearing Friday, Casey Jackson said the charges are “all alleged.”

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 23, 2024

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