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Atlas Carbon north of Gillette, Wyoming, just south of the Dry Fork coal mine.

Atlas Carbon Continues To Struggle With Repayment Of $15 Million State Loan

Six months after the state of Wyoming threw a lifeline to Gillette-based Atlas Carbon on a $15 million loan, it continues to struggle with repayment. The state says making interest-only payments is keeping the company in “good standing.”

Pat MaioSeptember 13, 2024

Michael "M.G." Stellpflug reviews a white board of information and one of the more than 40 binders he sent to entities and proper around the state documenting Tami Hinson's alleged crimes.

Gillette Prosecutor Blasts Defense Attorney For Getting Victim’s Phone Records

A Gillette, Wyoming, prosecutor is blasting a defense attorney for getting nearly two years’ worth of an alleged crime victim’s personal phone records. Even if it’s a questionable thing to do, it could be allowed under Wyoming law.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2024

Kemmerer Coal Mine Sold To Southern California Real Estate Company

The Kemmerer, Wyoming, coal mining operation has been quietly sold to a Southern California real estate investment company. No word yet on what the new owner, ECC Capital Corp., wants to do with it.

Pat MaioSeptember 13, 2024

Wyoming photographer Dave Bell got caught in a blizzard on the Beartooth Highway on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. It left a distinct wintery scene all around the Wyoming high country.

Right On Schedule, Blizzard On Beartooth Highway With A Week Left In Summer

There may still be a week left in Summer going by the calendar, but that didn’t mean anything for those caught in a blizzard on Wyoming’s Beartooth Highway on Thursday. The storm was right on schedule, typical for this time of year.

Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Owning, And Carrying, Firearms Is A Right, Yes. However...

Dear editor: One of the dirty little secrets of personal defense is that whether you do it right or not your life will be altered forever. If you do it wrong the emotional, monetary, and human costs can be incalculable.

September 13, 2024

Guest Column: Wyoming Needs Protections To Ensure Only U.S. Citizens Can Vote

Secretary of State Chuck Gray writes, "We must call Gov. Gordon’s veto for what it is. Gordon’s veto is enabling Biden, Harris and the most radical leftists in America who are trying to help illegal immigrants vote in our elections."

CSD StaffSeptember 13, 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.

Evacuations Still In Place As Volatile Northeast Wyoming Wildfire Threatens Homes

Firefighters on both side of the Wyoming-Montana border report progress battling the 40,000-acre Short Draw Fire. But evacuation orders remain in place as the fire is still unpredictable and threatening homes.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 13, 2024

Dennis Sun: How To Tell An Ag Recession is Close

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Large declining farm and ranch income is a leading indicator of a recession. So far this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts another major decline in farm income for 2024. This would be the largest decline in history."

Dennis SunSeptember 13, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, September 13, 2024

Friday's headlines include: * Huge Wildfire In Northeast WY Growing Fast * Four Mountain West Schools Leave For PAC-12 * Wyoming Bowhunter Bags Muley While Carrying Toddler

Wendy CorrSeptember 13, 2024

Intense flames driven by wind has grown the Short Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming and southern Montana to more than 30,000 acres as of Thursday night, Sept. 12, 2024.

Crews Work Furiously To Save Homes From Huge Wildfire In Northeast Wyoming

Firefighting crews on both sides of the Wyoming-Montana border are working furiously to save homes and ranches from a volatile and out-of-control wildfire. The Short Draw Fire has so far burned 30,500 acres.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 13, 2024

The Granite Creek Ranch, which was listed for nearly $9 million in Jackson, Wyoming, has been bought by billionare Joe Ricketts.

Billionaire Ricketts Buys Granite Creek Ranch, Rare Jackson Wilderness Inholding

Billionaire Joe Ricketts has bought Granite Creek Ranch, a rare wilderness inholding in Teton County near Jackson. Local officials say there’s likely too many hurdles for him to realize his dream of “Little Jackson Hole” there.

Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2024

Wyoming Delegation Will Not Support Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act

Wyoming’s congressional delegation on Thursday said they do not support a bill that would prohibit killing wolves with snowmobiles. Further, they said states that don’t have snowmobiling should say out of the West’s business.

Mark HeinzSeptember 12, 2024

Casper Circuit Court Judge Kevin Taheri listens as Tyrone "T-Bone" Jackson answers a question at his initial appearance on Thursday. Jackson is charged with six drug-related felonies and two misdemeanors.

Accused Casper Dealer Named “T-Bone” Tries To Flush Drugs, Charged Anyway

A Casper man who goes by “T-Bone” is accused of dealing drugs and trying to flush the evidence, but faces six felony charges anyway. He attended his first court hearing Thursday via video.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 12, 2024

Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Chairman Bryce Kirk admonished Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy at a press conference on Thursday for comments he made disparaging Native Americans.

Montana U.S. Senate Race: Tribal Leaders Slam Tim Sheehy For Drunk Comments

Montana tribal leaders slammed Republican Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy on Thursday. They were responded to disparaging remaks Sheehy made about Native Americans being drunk in the morning.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 12, 2024

Letter To The Editor: COVID -- The Science Is Flawed

Dear editor: It seems odd that after Jeanette Ward's column about forced Covid vaccines that you would post three anti-letters to her stance and none in favor, so here's the first to support the stance against forced Covid injections.

September 12, 2024

Guest Column: Another Federal Agency’s Overreach Requires Our Attention

Wyoming Business Alliance President Renny McKay writes, "One of the federal agencies that I’ve been watching lately that could really harm our state is a surprising one – the U.S. International Trade Commission."

CSD StaffSeptember 12, 2024

One-year-old Lainey Seely was napping in a kiddie pack on the back of her dad, Ryder Seely, as he stalked to within bowshot range of this impressive southeast Wyoming buck.

Wyoming Bowhunter Bags Big Buck With Napping Toddler On His Back

Wheatland bowhunter Ryder Seely stalked and shot a big mule deer buck Wednesday. He couldn't find a babysitter when the daycare was unexpectedly closed, so he did it with his sleeping 1-year-old daughter on his back.

Mark HeinzSeptember 12, 2024

Guest Column: Proof Of Residency To Vote In Wyoming Is Only Common Sense

Rep. Tomi Strock writes, "Unfortunately, Gov. Gordon vetoed the proposed proof of residency rule [last session]. When the Legislature returns [next year], expect to see bills requiring that voters prove their residency and citizenship when registering to vote."

CSD StaffSeptember 12, 2024

Tom Lubnau: The Breakup Of The Mountain West Is A Symptom Of A Large Disease

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "While it is understandable these schools are jumping from the conference for a bigger payday, it is sad. With the worship of the dollar, we are seeing things more important than money start to vanish – competition, rivalry, loyalty and tradition. And we are worse off for it."

Tom LubnauSeptember 12, 2024

A 2.71-mile stretch of US Highway 30 near the Kemmerer port of entry will be realigned to the north so that a coal mine operator can access more than 9 million tons of coal reserves. The road will be moved to the left of the truck that is heading toward the port of entry.

No More Coal Road: Project To Move Highway To Access Kemmerer Coal Stopped

Work has stopped on a $30 million project to move 3 miles U.S. Highway 30 near Kemmerer to access more than 9 million tons of coal. The coal mine's owner blames declining demand.

Pat MaioSeptember 12, 2024

The University of Wyoming isn't one of four Mountain West schools jumping over to the Pac-12. But UW's fiercest rival Colorado State University is.

University Of Wyoming Not Among Four Mountain West Schools Joining Pac-12

A Thursday announcement reveals four Mountain West schools are jumping to the Pac-12, but University of Wyoming isn’t one of them. UW’s fiercest rival CSU is, however, along with Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 12, 2024

Gillette Teen Pleads Guilty To Soliciting Kids, Bestiality Charge To Be Dropped

A 19-year-old Gillette man has pleaded guilty to five instances of soliciting kids for sex acts, while a charge of bestiality will be dropped. He was busted after a 15-year-old vigilante caught him by setting up a fake Snapchat account.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 12, 2024

A child on a bicycle was hit by a vehile on the way to school in Cody on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, 2024.

Cody Middle-Schooler OK After Running Into Vehicle With Bicycle

A Cody Middle School student is home and "doing good" after a scary incident Thursday morning. Coming fast down a hill on his bicycle, the boy ran into a vehicle, prompting an ambulance response.

Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2024

Crews from the Tongue River Electric Cooperative work in the dark to try and save power poles from the Short Draw Fire.

Huge Wildfire In Northeast Wyoming Now 30,500 Acres And Growing Fast

A wildfire north of Recluse, Wyoming, near the Montana border has exploded to an estimated 30,500 acres and is growing fast. People in the area have been urged to evacuate as the fire burns uncontrolled.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 12, 2024

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