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Letter To The Editor: Hey Cowboy State Daily -- Don't Get Too Fancy

Dear editor: I like the at home background shots, I like the in the car blurred background shots, I like the folks wearing old sweaters, ball caps, branded t-shirts and the casual feel to how the old format was.

September 10, 2024

Candy Moulton: Dick Perue -- 73 Years Of Pumping The Press

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "The number of historical talks and treks Dick Perue has given and led is not known but imagine 70 years of involvement with museums throughout Carbon County and you get an idea of his contributions to Wyoming history.”

Candy MoultonSeptember 10, 2024

One of 10 wolves reintroduced to northern Colorado in December 2023.

Is Colorado’s Only Hope For Saving Disastrous Wolf Program To Follow Wyoming?

Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program has so far been a disaster. Some observers believe its only hope is to follow Wyoming’s lead and put wolves in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2024

This billboard at the interseciton of CY and Cascade avenues in Casper is getting more attention as the presidential election season heats up — and since it switched out Biden's photo for Kamala Harris.

Trump Or Kamala? Casper Realtor Ready For People To Move To Canada

A Casper real estate broker is ready for people to move to Canada after the election. He's erected a billboard with photos of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris that says “Moving to CANADA!? We Can Sell Your Home!"

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 10, 2024

Warm Springs Fire from about half a mile away as fire crews set up near the fire line.

Air Tankers Target Uncontained 1,600-Acre Wildfire 5 Miles From Thermopolis

A wildfire started by an intense Monday afternoon thunderstorm has grown to more than 1,600 acres about 5 miles southeast of Thermopolis. Air tankers are targeting the uncontained Warm Springs Fire.

Jackie DorothySeptember 10, 2024

Thermopolis police and Hot Springs County sheriff's deputies have an area cordoned off near the 300 block of Clark Street on Monday evening, Sept. 9, 2024, after an officer-involved shooting that killed a 41-year-old man reportedly weilding a bat.

Man Killed In Thermopolis Officer-Involved Shooting ID’d, 2 Officers On Leave

The man killed during an officer-involved shooting in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on Monday evening as been identified as a local 41-year-old. Also, a police officer and deputy are on paid leave during an investigation into the shooting.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2024

The site about 20 miles southwest of Green River could produce 6 million tons of soda ash and sodium bicarbonate a year.

Huge $5 Billion Proposed Trona Mine Set For Review By Wyoming Regulators

Construction on a huge $5 billion trona mining project near Green River, Wyoming, is scheduled to begin in mid-2025. It will employ 2,100 construction workers annually before becoming operational in early 2029.

Pat MaioSeptember 10, 2024

Multiple agents were on scene Monday evening, Sept. 9., 2024, after an officer-involved shooting prompted road closures along the block and up to the nearby railroad tracks.

Officer-Involved Shooting In Thermopolis After Baseball Bat Incident

Eyewitnesses reported hearing around 10 shots Monday in Thermopolis, Wyoming, after police were called for a welfare check on a man seen thrashing his home and surroundings with a baseball bat. Authorities have confirmed an officer-involved shooting happened.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: * Officer-Involved Shooting In Thermopolis * State Treasurer Furious With Gov. Gordon * First Ever Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Opens In Wyoming

Wendy CorrSeptember 10, 2024

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First Public Dunkin’ Franchise In Wyoming Opens

The first public Dunkin’ franchise in Wyoming opened Monday morning. The popular coffee and donuts spot is inside the new Horse Palace Swan Ranch in Cheyenne. The only other location is on F.E. Warren Air Force Base and not accessible to the public.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 10, 2024

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

Colorado Will Re-Release Four Wolves From Pack Trapped For Killing Livestock

At least four of a pack of six Colorado wolves that was trapped for killing cattle will be re-released, wildlife officials say Monday. It’s not clear how close they’ll be to the Wyoming state line.

Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2024

A brief, but intense, thunderstorm produced damaging winds and sparked wildfires in and around Thermopolis on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Thermopolis Thunderstorm Generates Damaging Wind, Sparks Fires

An intense, but brief, thunderstorm blew through Thermopolis, Wyoming, on Monday afternoon. Strong winds peeled away parts of buildings and lightning sparked fires near town.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2024

Big Lots Files For Chapter 11, Wyoming Will Lose At Least One Of Two Stores

The Big Lots in Cheyenne was already liquidating even before Big Lots officially announced Monday that it’s filed for bankruptcy. The Casper store is so far not listed for closure, but it’s too soon to say it’s safe.

Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2024

Schools in Cody have signs explaining that staff on campus may be concealed carrying weapons.

Converse County School District To Consider Concealed Carry On School Grounds

Converse County School District 1 could become the latest in the state to allow employees to conceal carry firearms. A vote is scheduled in October to allow district employees to carry firearms concealed on school grounds.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2024

State Treasurer Curt Meier, left, at the Wyoming Republican Party Central Committee meeting Sept. 7, 2024.

State Treasurer Says Gordon “Blindsided” Him, And He’s Tired Of “Taking His Sh**”

Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier’s frustration with Gov. Mark Gordon boiled over at Saturday’s state GOP Central Committee meeting. He said Gordon “blindsided” him at a Friday meeting and that he’s tired of “taking his sh**.”

Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2024

A long line of cars and commercial trucks were stuck for more than eight hours on I-80 east on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Hundreds Learn The Hard Way If They’re Prepared To Be Stuck On I-80 For 8 Hours

Saturday’s fatal semitrailer crash on I-80 closed the eastbound lanes for more than eight hours. The hundreds of drivers stuck there learned the hard way if they’re prepared for one of Wyoming’s more frustrating highway hazards — the closure.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2024

Eastbound Interstate 80 at milepost 223 is closed after two semitrailers crashed Saturday morning.

Semi Hitting Another Parked On Shoulder Caused Fatal Crash That Closed I-80

The fiery and fatal crash that closed I-80 for more than eight hours Saturday was caused by a semi smashing into another parked on the shoulder. The Wyoming Highway Patrol on Monday said the driver who hit the parked semi was killed.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 09, 2024

The Laramie River Station power plant in Wheatland, Wyoming.

Tri-State Gets $679 Million From Feds For Transition From Coal-Fired Plants

Tri-State Generation has received $679 million from a federal program to boost renewables to support the retirement of coal-fired power plants. Laramie River Station in Wyoming, however, is not set for closure.

Pat MaioSeptember 09, 2024

Amber Travsky tries her hand at a primitive weapon called an atlatl at the Wyoming Archeology Fair in Larmie on Saturday.

Wyomingites Did Not Fare Well At Event Teaching Them How To Hunt With Stick And Dart

Wyomingites on Saturday learned just how difficult it was to hunt mammoths 12,000 years ago when they tried their hands at an ancient weapon known as an "atlatl." Basically, it’s a stick and a dart. Participants said they felt humbled by their performance and would have likely starved.

Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2024

Jackson Worker Who Beat Man For Refusing Sexual Advances Gets 3-5 Years

A Jackson, Wyoming, ski resort worker pleaded guilty to brutally beating another man who reportedly refused his sexual advances. A District Court judge gave him three to five years in prison last week.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Is Half Right

Dear editor: Rod Miller is right that the populace seems to be “pissed.” However, for the most part, he is wrong to think the populace is pissed because they want change.

September 09, 2024

On ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, Liz Cheney said Donald Trump isn't a real conservative and is "deranged."

On Sunday Morning Show, Liz Cheney Says Trump Is “Deranged” And Not Conservative

Appearing on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney doubled down on her criticism of Donald Trump. Cheney, who was beaten badly by Rep. Hageman in the primary election two years ago, said Trump was "deranged" and not conservative.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2024

Waterfowl numbers in Canada breeding grounds are the highest they’ve been in nearly a decade – but only nasty winter weather will drive those ducks and geese south, where Wyoming hunters will have a crack at them.

Wyoming Hunting Forecast: Lots Of Ducks, But They Have To Come South

Good news for bird hunters: wildlife experts are forecasting a banner year for both duck and geese hunters. For the first time in 10 years, the number of breeding ducks is up significantly. The best hunting will be later in the season, they say.

Mark HeinzSeptember 09, 2024

Dave Simpson: Cheneys Opt For 'Radical Liberal'

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "I figured there was nothing Liz Cheney could do to make me regret my three votes for her more than I already did. But, I was wrong. Good luck with those Democrats, Liz. They hated your dad, calling him Darth Vader.''

Dave SimpsonSeptember 09, 2024

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