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Jackson Man Who Beat Up Buddy Who Wouldn't Sleep With Him To Plead Guilty

A Jackson man accused of beating up a drinking buddy for shutting down his sexual advances has agreed to plead guilty to felony assault.

Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2024

There are elk all over Wyoming, including the state's northeast plains.

Hunters Livid Over Apparent ‘Thrill Killing’ Of Wyoming Elk Left To Rot

Three elk that were apparently illegally shot and left to rot in a remote section of Campbell County this month were part of one of Wyoming’s few plains elk herds, making the poaching that much more enraging for legal elk hunters.

Mark HeinzApril 30, 2024

Mark Torriani, left, and Eric Johnston are both running for Anthony Bouchard's state Senate seat.

Challengers Line Up To Test Wyoming Senate Firebrand Anthony Bouchard

Two Republican candidates have announced campaigns to challenge Wyoming Senate firebrand Anthony Bouchard in the upcoming election. Both claim Bouchard doesn't adequately represent their constituencies.

Leo WolfsonApril 30, 2024

The Campbell County Courthouse was evacuated Tuesday after a report of a hazardous material was received.

Potential Hazmat Threat Empties Campbell County Courthouse

The Campbell County Courthouse in Gillette was evacuated late Tuesday morning on the report of a possible hazmat threat.

Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2024

Gina Rinehart, the Austrailian billionaire behind Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd is branching out to acquire minority stakes in rare earth mining, making some believe she may be working to consolidate the rare earths industry. At right is Hancock's Roy Hill Mine in western Australia.

Australian Billionaire May Fuel Consolidation Of Wyoming Rare Earths Industry

The richest woman in Australia, who is worth more than $30 billion, could be eyeing a move to buy a significant chunk of Wyoming's rare earths deposits, and has even made a play in the related lithium field.

Pat MaioApril 30, 2024

Candy Moulton: Reading the West – "A Sometimes Paradise"

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "I recently read of 'A Sometimes Paradise' by Mark Miller. This is a gritty, poignant account of ranching in Carbon County that reflects the impact Miller’s family had on the land – and how the land itself shaped his life."

Candy MoultonApril 30, 2024

Guest Column: The Good Ship Wyoming Deserves Better Captains

Guest columnist Rep. Ben Hornok writes, "Any spending strategy for Wyoming should not be based on how big a tantrum 'capable Republican' politicians can throw in the checkout lane of the supermarket when they are trying to get what they want."

CSD StaffApril 30, 2024

Wyoming Boys' School Denies It Beats, Humiliates And Confines Teens

In response to a February lawsuit accusing Wyoming Boys' School of beating, confining and humiliating teens, the home for juvenile delinquents denied any wrongdoing Monday and wants the suit dismissed.

Clair McFarlandApril 30, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: * Coal Production In Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Falls 21% * Kaboom! Average Jackson Home Price Hits New Record At $7 Million * Man Accused Of Drunk-Kicking Bison Signals Beginning Of Yellowstone’s Animal Attack Season

Wendy CorrApril 30, 2024

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, opposes a USDA rule to require electronic ear tags for cattle and bison.

Hageman Blasts New Rule Mandating Electronic Cattle Ear Tags

Wyoming congressman Harriet Hageman on Monday blasted new U.S. Department of Agriculture rules that would require most cattle and bison moving across state lines to have electronic ear tags.

Leo WolfsonApril 30, 2024

A rally in support of Medicaid expansion in New York in this file photo. Wyoming legislators have repeatedly rejected Medicaid expansion.

Some Legislators Fear Health Care Advisory Group Would Push Medicaid Expansion

Some conservative Wyoming legislators grew agitated Monday at a proposal to create a new state health care advisory group, which they fear would push Medicaid expansion and increased government regulation.

Leo WolfsonApril 30, 2024

Connie Jeffcoat of South Carolina is a frequent visitor to Yellowstone National Park and was a huge fan of a grizzly called Scarface. She took these photos of him in the spring of 2015. He was shot by a hunter that fall.

Before Grizzly 399, Scarface Was One Of Wyoming's Most Famous Bears

Though his fame was eventually eclipsed by Grizzly 399, a big Yellowstone bear named Scarface, who got his name from battles with other grizzlies, was a legend in his time. The way he died, however, is still a source of controversy.

Mark HeinzApril 30, 2024

This 4,995-square-foot home in Jackson is listing for $9,995,000 at Realtor.com and features four bedrooms and 4.5 baths on a 1.12-acre lot.

Kaboom! Average Jackson Home Price Hits New Record At $7 Million

The outdoor recreation boom continues to influence the Jackson and Teton County housing market with the average single-family home price hitting an astonishing $7.02 million.

Renée JeanApril 29, 2024

Coal Production In Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Falls 21%

Data released Monday by the Wyoming State Geological Survey shows 2024 first quarter coal production plummeted nearly 21% from the first quarter of 2023, when the state dug up more than 58 million tons of coal.

Pat MaioApril 29, 2024

Aaron Turpen: New Car Reliability Sucks. And It’s Getting Worse

Columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Quality issues with new cars have doubled since 2010. Every automaker has lower reliability now than it did 14 years ago. We can mostly blame technology."

Aaron TurpenApril 29, 2024

Campbell County Public Library in Gillette.

Husband Of Former Gillette Library Chief Wants Incest Book Back In Teen Section

The husband of the former Gillette library director who was fired last year, wants a controversial book with themes of incest and drug use out of the adult collection and put back into the library’s teen section.

Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2024

The 2024 tourist season has just begun in Yellowstone, and there are already plenty of incidents of people getting too close to wildlife, like in this recent file photo. On Monday, Yellowstone National Park annoucned the arrest of a man who not only allegedly harassed a herd of bison, he kicked one in the leg.

Man Accused Of Drunk-Kicking Bison Sets Off Yellowstone’s Animal Attack Season

Tourist season has begun! The National Park Service on Monday announced the first bison attack of the season. An Idaho man displayed “Darwin Award”-level stupidity when he allegedly kicked a bison last week while drunk.

Mark HeinzApril 29, 2024

State Rep. Ember Oakley, left, and Joel Guggenmos.

Riverton Challenger For Wyoming House Wants To Eliminate Property Tax

Joel Guggenmos said he didn’t want to run for the Wyoming Legislature, but feels a divine responsibility to challenge Riverton House incumbent Ember Oakley, saying he’s against big government and wants the elimination of property taxes.

Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2024

The Halleck Creek site in Wyoming, now called the Cowboy State Mine site.

American Rare Earths Project Rejects $400 Million Buyout Offer From California Firm

American Rare Earths, which may have one of the world's largest rare earths operations near Wheatland, Wyoming, has rejected a $400 million buyout offer from a group of investors from Oakland, California.

Pat MaioApril 29, 2024

Lawsuit Tossed Of Man Who Accused Hospital Of Turning Him Away For Not Wearing Mask

A man hurt in a 2021 T-bone car crash was allegedly denied treatment at a Cheyenne emergency room because he wouldn’t wear a mask. His lawsuit over the incident has been dismissed for filing it too late.

Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2024

Rhea Cicale, a top contributor to the popular Facebook page Yellowstone National Park: Invasion of the Idots posted these photos Sunday of a Blustar tour bus crossing into the wrong lane of travel to push ahead through a bison jam in the park.

Debate Erupts Over Tour Bus Plowing Through Bison Jam In Yellowstone

Photos of a Bluestar tour bus pushing past a bison jam in Yellowstone National Park have sparked a heated debate over whether drivers can plow through the animals or should just wait for wildlife to get out of the way.

Andrew RossiApril 29, 2024

Dave Simpson: They 'Don't Want No Zionists Here'

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Next time you see young, spoiled, antisemitic demonstrators on campuses battling police officers, think about President Biden's campaign to forgive college loans (many held by people earning big salaries today) by whatever means necessary."

Dave SimpsonApril 29, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, April 29, 2024

Monday's headlines include: * Man Who Saved Family From Burning House Awarded Nation's Highest Heroism Award * Pinedale Officials Get Threats Over $400 Fines For Girl Scout Cookie Sales * Woolly Mammoths In Yellowstone? Biotech Company Says It Has The Technology

Wendy CorrApril 29, 2024

Jenny Hunter said when her son J.R. died in 2015, the pain of loss was unbearable. But God gave her a way to cope and the idea that led to J.R.’s Hunt for Life.

Casper Woman Survives Son’s Suicide By Keeping Others From Theirs

A Casper mother said her son was depressed and openly talked about suicide. When he took his life, Jenny said her own sense of despair was overwhelming. Now she keeps going by trying to help others from making the same choice her son did.

Dale KillingbeckApril 28, 2024

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