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A large wildfire comes right up to Highway 26 in eastern Wyoming.

Eastern Wyoming Wildfire Nearly Burned Through Historic Fort Laramie

A 23,000-acre wildfire that prompted evacuations and road closures in eastern Wyoming also threatened the historic Fort Laramie complex. Located about 8 miles northeast of Guernsey in the Haystack Range, the Pleasant Valley Fire has not been contained.

Pat MaioAugust 01, 2024

House District 9 candidate Exie Brown speaks during the Laramie County Republican Party's Politics in the Park event Wednesday night. He accused his opponent, state Rep. Landon Brown, left, of "flip-flopping" on votes.

Landon Brown Accused Of Being a "Flip-Flopper" On Trans Sports Policy

Challenger Exie Brown said Rep. Landon Brown voted against a bill prohibiting males identifying as females from participating in female-designated school sports in 2022, but then voted to support it in 2023. “That kind of flip-flop would make John Kerry blush,” Exie said.

Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2024

A lack of affordable housing is a serious problem in many Wyoming communities. The Legislature will consider a bill in its next session that could make state-owned land available for affordable housing projects.

Wyoming Legislators Debate Using State-Owned Land For Affordable Housing

A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow affordable housing to be built on state-owned land. Critics says the state shouldn’t get into the landlord business and has a constitutional obligation to maximize revenue.

Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2024

Rod Miller: The Wyoming Freedom Caucus Elected Me Their New Chairman

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "When folks who read Casper Planet or other sources of satire wring their hands and whine that somebody should do something about all the lies, they’re correct. And the somebody who should do something is the reader."

Rod MillerAugust 01, 2024

The area where a Colorado Parks and Wildlife plane looped over Wyoming on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Agency Says Plane That Looped Into Wyoming Airspace Wasn’t Tracking Wolves

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife plane that looped into Wyoming airspace Tuesday wasn’t tracking wolves, the agency says. But a Colorado wolf watchdog is skeptical and thinks the state isn’t being transparent about the predators.

Mark HeinzAugust 01, 2024

The KWGN station off Lincolnway in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

New Ownership Takes Over Cheyenne, Casper Local TV Stations

Local television stations in Cheyenne and Casper are now operating under new ownership. Marquee Broadcasting, which acquired KGWN and KCWY, along with two sister stations in Nebraska, has pledged big changes and a renewed commitment to local news.

Renée JeanAugust 01, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, August 1, 2024

Thursday's headlines include: * Guernsey Wildfire Evacuees Say “Armageddon” * Wyo Property Tax Relief Petition 1,000 Ballots Short * Canadian Mini Poodle Thief Caught With Meth In Riverton

Wendy CorrAugust 01, 2024

About 28,000 acres have burned around the Hartville and Guernsey areas in easter Wyoming, leaving a lot of scorched earth behind.

Wyoming Firefighters Battle Flames, Heat And Rattlesnakes Near Guernsey

The Pleasant Valley Fire has consumed more than 28,000 acres in Goshen and Platte counties in eastern Wyoming. Firefighters are furiously battling flames, heat and rattlesnakes, but the fire remains 0% contained.

Pat MaioAugust 01, 2024

Wyoming Man Accused Of Beating Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Another

An Ethete, Wyoming, man accused of murdering a woman while out on bond for beating another has pleaded not guilty. A federal judge Monday ordered he remain in jail this time.

Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2024

A photo taken from U.S. Capitol Police body cam video shows a man, identified by the FBI as Douglas Harrington of Wyoming, assaulting an officer with a flagpole.

Wyoming Man Who Went After Police With Flagpole During Jan. 6 Riot Convicted

Douglas Harrington of Bedford, Wyoming, was convicted Wednesday for his role during the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. He was found guilty of multiple charges, including assaulting law enforcement with a flagpole.

Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024

Tom Lubnau: Let's Step Up For The Men And Women From Wyoming Serving Overseas

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "For the first time since the Korean War, the entire 2-300 Field Artillery Brigade of the Wyoming National Guard is deploying overseas. What can we do to deserve their service?"

Tom LubnauJuly 31, 2024

Huge plumes of smoke can be seen for miles.

No Rain Relief For Wyoming Wildfires Until Next Week

As wildfires across Wyoming continue to pop up and grow, firefighters shouldn’t expect any help from Mother Nature anytime soon. There won’t be any rain relief for the fires until next week, meteorologist Don Day says.

Andrew RossiJuly 31, 2024

Paul Sheehan and Teddy, the miniature poodle he's accused of stealing in Canada and taking to Riverton, Wyoming.

Man On The Run With Stolen Mini Poodle Caught With Meth In Wyoming

A Canadian man stole a mini poodle named Teddy, hopped the border and fled to Riverton, Wyoming, police documents say. That’s where police caught up to him for allegedly possessing meth.

Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024

Online Scammer Tries To Sell Casper Mountain Land Out From Under Owner

A sharp-eyed real estate agent saved a Casper Mountain landowner from a scammer trying to sell her land out from under her. It’s a growing problem that can cost landowners and unwitting buyers big money.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 31, 2024

Spotting scopes made by Maven, a Lander optics company, are used by the Olympic archery teams from the USA, France and Great Britan.

Wyoming Optics Company On The World Stage At Paris Olympics

The precision spotting scopes being used by Olympic archery teams in Paris are made by a Lander, Wyoming, company. Maven has built a reputation for producing elite equipment for elite competitors.

Mark HeinzJuly 31, 2024

Betsy Burnham, 25, and her boyfriend Dakota Gaughran, 32, are each charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangering.

Douglas Woman And Boyfriend Accused Of Brutal Roadside Beating Of Woman’s Mom

A woman from Douglas, Wyoming, and her boyfriend are accused of brutally beating the woman’s mom on the side of a road. The victim’s head was split to the bone. Her daughter’s case rose to felony-level court Monday.

Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024

Another Boy Claims He Was Abused At Wyoming Boys’ School

A fourth former resident at Wyoming Boys School claims he was abused, mistreated and tormented there. Three others suing the school over similar allegations want to add the fourth boy to their lawsuit, according to a Tuesday court filing.

Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2024

Thermopolis resident Cheryl Aguiar inspects some of the 44,650 signatures her group collected and turned in to the Secretary of State's Office in May.

Petition To Slash Property Taxes 50% Falls 1,000 Valid Signatures Short

A Wyoming ballot initiative to slash property taxes 50% is about 1,000 valid signatures short to get on the 2026 ballot. The group has until April 2025 to make up the deficit.

Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024

Why Are There So Many New Car Washes In Wyoming?

Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "The last few years has seen a veritable explosion in the number of car washes opening around us in Wyoming. Why is that? It's all about the subscriptions, baby."

Aaron TurpenJuly 31, 2024

This striking image shows a large wildfire advancing on the eastern Wyoming communities of Hartville and Guernsey. It was shared by Juliana Schile to the Wyoming through the Lens Facebook page.

‘It Was Armageddon’: Eastern Wyoming Community Evacuated By Wildfire

Hartville and a neighboring subdivision in eastern Wyoming were evacuated overnight Tuesday when a fast-moving wildfire ballooned to more than 25,000 acres. “It was Armageddon,” is how a local woman described watching the flames advance.

Pat MaioJuly 31, 2024

Don’t Believe Climatologist’s Claim It’s An Ideal 70 Degrees In Wyoming On Aug. 1

A climatologist is telling travelers they’ll have ideal 70-degree weather in Wyoming on Aug. 1. Anyone who believes that is going to roast, says meteorologist Don Day. It could actually get into the 80s, 90s or even triple digits.

Mark HeinzJuly 31, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Wildfires Cause Evacuations * No Homes In Jackson Under $1 Million * Wind Turbine Gets Blown Up By Lightning

Wendy CorrJuly 31, 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.

Brief: Man Accused Of Killing 2 at Cheyenne Coin Shop Pleads Not Guilty

The man arrested nine years after two people were gunned down during a robbery at a Cheyenne coin shop has pleaded not guilty. Douglas Smith, who faces two first-degree murder charges, made his plea Monday.

Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024

This office building used by Registered Agents Inc. in Sheridan is the official address for about 120,000 LLCs registered in Wyoming, Fremont County Assessor Tara Berg estimates.

Are Wyoming’s Secretive LLC Laws Making State A “Haven For Scammers?”

Concerned Wyoming’s secretive LLC laws are making the state a “haven for scammers,” legislators are looking to close loopholes. In Sheridan, one office is the official address for about 120,000 businesses registered in Wyoming.

Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024

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