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Casper Man Admits Sex Contact With A Child And Making Child Porn

A 25-year-old Casper admits he had sexual contact with a child, as well as making and possessing child porn. Christopher Schmidt made the admission Friday while pleading guilty to seven felony charges.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 30, 2024

Dennis Sun: Sheep Are In

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Sheep have always been a vital industry in the West, even though numbers have been dropping over the years. Despite all of the hurdles of raising sheep, there is still a strong interest in them."

Dennis SunAugust 30, 2024

Jonathan Lange: Reflections On A Half-Million Acres Of Fire

Jonathan Lange writes: "A spontaneous government arose across county and state lines because people had an urgent task to accomplish. Should anyone attempt to hijack its power for personal gain, he or she would find that it dissolves as quickly as it arose."

Jonathan LangeAugust 30, 2024

The Rosebud County Sheriff's Office in Montana continues to work around the Remington Fire, which started in Wyoming and pushed north into Montana.

Wyoming’s Wildfires At Least 66% Contained, Have Burned 460,000 Acres

Firefighting crews continue to make progress on large wildfires in northern Wyoming that have burned nearly 460,000 acres. All but one is at least 66% contained Friday as local efforts shift to damage assessment.

Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024

Jordan Jackson, left, died after he was sold fentanyl-laced drugs by Anthony Fuentes, right. Fuentes was given 15-20 years in prison for manslaughter in Jackson's death.

Wyoming Man Gets 15-20 Years In State’s First Fentanyl Overdose Conviction

A Wyoming man was given 15-20 years in prison Thursday for selling the fentanyl-laced drugs that killed a Cody man last year. It’s Wyoming’s first such conviction.

Jen KocherAugust 30, 2024

$In an exclusive interview with CNN's Dana Bash on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris tried to explain her 180-degree flip on fracking.$

Kamala Harris Interview With CNN Exposes Flip-Flop On Fracking

Kamala Harris did a 180-degree flip on fracking in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Thursday. Political watchdogs told Cowboy State Daily her new position on fracking is politics, not policy.

Pat MaioAugust 30, 2024

Terri Lesley, former Campbell County Public Library director

Fired Gillette Librarian Wants To Use Texas Ruling For LGBTQ Discrimination Suit

A Texas court ruling could impact the lawsuit of a former Wyoming librarian fired for refusing to remove books. A Thursday motion from the former Gillette library director says the Texas ruling opens the door for an LGBTQ discrimination claim.

Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024

Matt Malcom, right, lost his Republican primary election to state Rep. Daniel Singh and is suing Secretary of State Chuck Gray, left, to get onto the general eleciton ballot.

Primary Loser Sues Chuck Gray To Get On General Election Ballot

Cheyenne resident Matt Malcom is suing Chuck Gray for upholding Wyoming’s “sore loser” law. Malcom lost in last week’s Republican primary and wants to be on the general election ballot. Problem is, that’s against the law.

Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 30, 2024

Friday's headlines include: - Casper Doc Sues Gordon Over Med Board Ousting - Pilot Declared Emergency In Gospel Group Plane Crash - Investigation Over Missing Chemicals In Explosives Continues

Wendy CorrAugust 30, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Rod Miller Isn't Reading The Room Right

Dear editor: One column said conservatives were lucky, as in a card game. By chance they drew the right cards through no effort of their own and won a big pot.

August 30, 2024

The trailhead for the Pacific Creek Trail in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Judge Rejects Self-Defense Claim Of Woman Who Bear-Sprayed Visitor At Campsite

A Wyoming judge on Thursday rejected a tourist’s claim that bear-spraying an unwelcome visitor to her Bridger Teton National Forest campsite was self-defense. Her aggravated assault case can go forward to trial.

Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2024

State Sen. Troy McKeown, R-Gillette, believes Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to cap grocery store prices to fight price gouging is misguided.

Gillette Grocer And Legislator Says Kamala Misses Target On Price Gouging

Troy McKeown is a state legislator and owner of a pair of small, independent grocery stores in northeast Wyoming. He says Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to fight price gouging by grocery stores misses the target.

Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2024

Electricity Co-ops In Wyoming Poised For Savings Through New Grid Operator

A newly forming regional transmission organization in Arkansas is looking to attract members throughout Colorado and Wyoming. That could save members $200 million annually by delivering power more cheaply.

Pat MaioAugust 29, 2024

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Lawyer Who Won $127K For Cheyenne Police Break-In Now Suing Guernsey Cops

A former Guernsey man is suing two cops and the former police chief for tasing him during a warrant service. He’s represented by the same lawyer who just won a $127,000 settlement for a similar case involving a Cheyenne police break-in.

Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2024

Dr. Eric Cubin, left, is suing Gov. Mark Gordon for reinstatement to the Wyoming State Board of Medicine.

Casper Doctor Sues Gordon For Forcing Him Off State Board Of Medicine

Dr. Eric Cubin sued Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday for being forced off the Wyoming State Board of Medicine. Cubin says he was forced to resign after publicly supporting a law banning transgender treatments for children and wants his board seat back.

Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2024

Huge Wyoming wildfires have devastated large areas of forage for wildlife and lifestock.

Massive Wyoming Wildfires Could Leave Game Herds Facing Disease, Starvation

Most of northern Wyoming’s wildlife seems to have escaped being burned in massive wildfires. But there’s concern about the lingering threats of disease and starvation for elk, deer and antelope.

Mark HeinzAugust 29, 2024

16 Months After 30 Tons Of Chemical Used In Explosives Vanished, Investigation Continues

The Federal Railroad Administration said Wednesday that it’s still investigating the disappearance of 30 tons of a chemical used in explosives. It was lost from a defective railcar somewhere between Cheyenne and the Mojave Desert in California.

Pat MaioAugust 29, 2024

Dozens of firefighting crews are on site at the Brooks Lake Lodge to protect the historic site as well as train for fighting the Fish Creek Fire in August 2024 if or when it advances close to residential areas.

Dozens Of Firefighting Crews On Site To Protect Iconic Brooks Lake Lodge

A spiderweb of waterlines are positioned around the historic structures at Brooks Lake Lodge and dozens of crews from an overall incident management team of 500 firefighters have been brought to the scene to cross-train for protecting the historic Wyoming lodge.

Renée JeanAugust 29, 2024

An array of large shipping containers holding materials to build a proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody are staged at the site.

Judge Gives Final Go-Ahead For Controversial 101-Foot-Tall Cody LDS Temple

The drama and legal wrangling over a controversial 101-foot-tall LDS temple in Cody, Wyoming, appears to be over — at least for now. A judge has ruled against a temple opposition group, clearing the way for construction to begin.

Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2024

Sally Ann Shurmur: When It Comes To Moms, We Hit The Jackpot

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "I’d love to introduce those who don’t already know her to my mom, who turns 93 on Saturday. In the NFL, she earned the reputation as the real one, still cleaning her own house, still cooking every night for her beloved Fritz."

Sally Ann ShurmurAugust 29, 2024

Evanston Mayor Kent Williams, sitting right, blasted the Uinta County Herald for its front-page coverage of a city staffer leaving a vulgar voicemail for a local resident.

Evanston Mayor Slams Local Paper For Reporting On Staffer’s Vulgar Voicemail

Evanston Mayor Kent Williams has blasted the local newspaper for reporting on a city staffer leaving a vulgar voicemail for a resident. It’s caused a rift on the city council, with four members issuing a letter of “no confidence” in the mayor.

Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2024

Three members of The Nelons gospel quartet were killed in a July 2024 plane crash in northeast Wyoming.

Pilot Declared Emergency Before Plane Crash That Killed Gospel Group

The pilot declared an emergency before it crashed in northeast Wyoming in late July, killing all seven on board, according to a Wednesday NTSB report. Among those killed were three members of the Gospel Hall of Fame group The Nelons.

Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, August 29, 2024

Thursday's headlines include: • Firefighters Making Headway With Major Blazes • Ranchers Band Together To Recover From Wildfires • 12M+ Pounds Of Uranium May Be Beneath Red Desert

Wendy CorrAugust 29, 2024

Mountain West Technologies Project Moves Ford Wyoming Center Into Fast Internet Era

Mountain West Technologies has completed a project at the Ford Wyoming Center that will allow 6,000 people simultaneous access to free high-speed internet.