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Former Gillette Cop Accused Of Triple Homicide Had Justified Shooting In Wyoming
Former Gillette cop Jay Ostrem, who has been accused of a rage-fueled triple homicide in South Dakota earlier this week, was involved in a lethal use-of-force incident 23 years ago in Gillette. The judge in a resulting lawsuit noted Ostrem's shooting was justified.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Feds Offer Billions More For EV Charging Stations, Wyoming Isn't Interested
The Wyoming Department of Transportation on Thursday said it isn't interested in more federal money to build out electric vehicle charging stations across Wyoming. With only 800 registered EVs in the state, WYDOT said there isn't a need for more.
May 30, 2024
Prosecutor From Matthew Shepard Case Says 'Gay Panic' Defense Shouldn't Be Allowed
Minnesota has become the 19th state to ban the “gay panic” defense in criminal cases. Wyoming’s laws don’t discuss this defense strategy at all but the lead prosecutor on the Matthew Shepard case said it shouldn't be allowed anywhere.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Wyoming Medical Society Criticizes Ousted Doctor For 'Misleading' Emails
In the wake of the news that Gov. Gordon ousted a doctor from the Board of Medicine for his vocal support of a ban on trans treatment of minors, the Wyoming Medical Society said the claim the group has been overtaken by "extremely liberal" members is not true.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Celebrating Two Of The Very Best Women
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "If you are lucky enough, call your Mom. Today. If you have a best friend, make time for them. Teach your kids to be good friends. The world needs more people with friends."
Sally Ann ShurmurMay 30, 2024
Millions Lost In Overnight Fire At Cody Bronze Art Foundry, 100% Loss Says Owner
Millions of dollars of art and equipment were destroyed in an overnight fire at the Caleco Foundry in Cody. The establishment, one of only two bronze foundries in Wyoming was totally gutted. One artist says he lost over $5 million worth of art.
Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024
Rod Miller: Ebb Tide For The Wyoming Freedom Caucus
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "This election is where Real Wyoming stands up to the carpetbagging, out-of-state, gnarly orthodoxy of cowboy-cosplaying Freedom Caucus interlopers and affirms its roots. This election is where we prove that our colors are Brown & Gold."
Rod MillerMay 30, 2024
Wyoming Professor Tells Supreme Court Not To Let Mexico Sue Gun Makers
A Wyoming professor wants the U.S. Supreme Court to kill Mexico’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit as an illegal attempt to bankrupt America’s firearms industry, an effort a Cowboy State gun advocate calls “more of a stunt … than a serious lawsuit.”
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: - Former Gillette Police Sergeant Charged With Triple Homicide - Ballooning Property Valuations, Tax Bills Not Unique To Wyoming - Sheridan May Give Woman $250K For House Destroyed In Police Standoff
Wendy CorrMay 30, 2024
Conservative Firebrand Bouchard Won’t Run For Reelection To Wyoming Senate
Conservative firebrand state Sen. Anthony Bouchard of Cheyenne won’t run for reelection to the Wyoming Senate, but there’s a crowd of candidates who want his seat.
Leo WolfsonMay 30, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming Tactical Rifle Championship – A Hidden Wyoming Gem
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "One of the most intense competitions of skill, concentration and physical ability will take place on the Wyoming-Montana Border in mid-July. Thirty teams will compete in the Wyoming Tactical Rifle Championship."
Tom LubnauMay 29, 2024
BLM To Hold Wyoming’s Smallest Oil And Gas Lease Auction In 15 Years
The Wyoming office the federal BLM is scheduled to hold an auction for oil and gas leases in June that will be one of the smallest in the Cowboy State in years.
Pat MaioMay 29, 2024
From Virginia To Alaska, Gov. Mark Gordon Touts Wyoming’s Nuclear Revolution
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has been touting Wyoming's desire to be ground zero for America's next nuclear revolution, from Virginia to Alaska.
Pat MaioMay 29, 2024
Ballooning Property Valuations, Tax Bills Not Unique To Wyoming
Ballooning property taxes and how to mitigate them has dominated discussion in the Wyoming Legislature in recent years, and it’s not unique to Wyoming, as Cowboy State property tax bills are reflecting larger trends in the West and United States.
Leo WolfsonMay 29, 2024
Wyoming May Be In For Another Spectacular Aurora Show
The same group of sunspots that delivered mid-May's amazing aurora displays across Wyoming and the rest of the United States is turning toward Earth this week, meaning another spectacular show may be on the way.
Andrew RossiMay 29, 2024
Former Wyoming Police Sergeant Charged With Triple Homicide In South Dakota
Jay Ostrem, a former Gillette, Wyoming, police sergeant, has been charged with triple homicide for allegedly killing three people Monday in South Dakota.
Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2024
Blame Game Heats Up Over Whether Wyoming Wolves Are Killing Colorado Cattle
Since wolves were reintroduced in Colorado last year, the blame game over whether that state's 10 new predators are killing ranchers' cattle or if Wyoming wolves are ranging south has gained steam.
Andrew RossiMay 29, 2024
Skiing On Memorial Day Weekend in Wyoming? Absolutely.
While most people were planning Memorial Day barbecues, Wyoming’s hardcore skiers and snowboarders were still getting some turns in with about a half-foot of fresh high-elevation snow, proving there’s no offseason for those who really want it.
Leo WolfsonMay 29, 2024
Sheridan May Give Woman $250K For House Destroyed In Police Standoff
The city of Sheridan is considering giving $250,000 to the woman whose home was destroyed during a February standoff and shootout with the man suspected of killing police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee.
Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: - Casper Doctor Forced Off Board of Medicine For Support Of Trans Treatment Ban - Gillette Man Says Distant Attic People Triggered Him To Slit Mother’s Throat - People Outraged After Some Guy Named Nick Defaces Yellowstone Thermal Feature
Wendy CorrMay 29, 2024
Bob Nicholas Will Run For 8th Term In House Against Head Of Wyoming GOP
Longtime Wyoming legislator Bob Nicholas of Cheyenne has announced he’s running for an eighth term in office. The executive director of the Wyoming Republican Party, Kathy Russell, is challenging him for the seat.
Leo WolfsonMay 28, 2024
Now Beartooth Highway Hit By Avalanche, Remains Closed
Officials want to open Beartooth Highway, one of the main routes to get to Yellowstone, but still can't. Opening day was delayed due to weather and now it's because an avalanche has pummeled the road.
Andrew RossiMay 28, 2024
People Outraged After Guy Named Nick Defaces Yellowstone Thermal Feature
Some guy named Nick seems to love the thermal features at Yellowstone National Park that he scratched his name and a message into one of them over the Memorial Day Weekend, to the outrage of many fans of the park.
Andrew RossiMay 28, 2024
Casper Doctor Forced Off Board of Medicine For Support Of Trans Treatment Ban
Gov. Mark Gordon forced a Casper doctor to resign from the Wyoming Board of Medicine for openly supporting a bill banning transgender treatments and surgeries on minors in Wyoming. The governor reluctantly signed the bill into law.
Leo WolfsonMay 28, 2024