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One Dead In 'Suspicious' Riverton House Fire
Riverton police say they found one person dead in a "suspicious" early-morning fire Friday, after the initial 911 call indicated someone's girlfriend was trapped inside the home.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2024
2024 Is Shaping Up To Be The Year Of The Newcomer For Wyoming Elections
The 2024 election season is setting up to be a historic one in Wyoming with many candidates already announcing they’re running for the Legislature — and most of them newcomers.
Leo WolfsonApril 27, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Two-Star Major Gen. Stacy Jo Huser
This week, Wendy Corr talks with Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser. Huser is the first female commander of the 20th Air Force at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. She talks about her journey from pre-med student to two-star general and what it's like to move up in the ranks as a woman in the military.
Wendy CorrApril 27, 2024
A Year After Deadly Shootout, Thermopolis Cop Has Plenty Of Local Support
Sunday is the 1-year anniversary of the day Thermopolis Police Sgt. Mike Mascorro illegally forced his way into a suspect’s home, sparking a shootout that left him wounded and the suspect dead. A year later, the officer has plenty of local support.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2024
Pinedale Officials Get Threats Over $400 Fines For Girl Scout Cookie Sales
Officials in Pinedale say they’ve been getting threats after a story went viral of a town code enforcement officer who issued tickets of more than $400 to the mother of a 13-year-old Girl Scout who was selling cookies in an unauthorized location.
Pat MaioApril 27, 2024
Wyoming Deputy Has Rare Encounter With Grizzly Near Kemmerer
A Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy caught a rare glimpse of a grizzly near Kemmerer on Thursday afternoon -- far south from where grizzlies typically range. The sighting fits a wider pattern of the bears ranging far from their core habitat in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
Mark HeinzApril 26, 2024
Feds Approve Grizzlies Back In Washington State, Wyoming Bears Could Be Used
Some of Wyoming’s grizzly bears will likely end up going to Washington state’s North Cascades after the federal government this week approved a reintroduction program there. Washington locals already hate the idea.
Mark HeinzApril 26, 2024
Jonathan Lange: IVF, Abortion And The Will Of The People
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "President Trump’s long-anticipated statement on abortion was released earlier this month. After a brief spin cycle, it has largely fallen from the headlines. Nevertheless, we should not let the month end without some comment."
CSD StaffApril 26, 2024
Wyoming’s Dusty Tuckness Is The Best Rodeo Bullfighter In The History Of The Sport
Rodeo bullfighter Dusty Tuckness, from Meeteetse, has been fighting bulls for 25 years. With an unequaled 15 trips to the National Finals Rodeo and 10 times voted PRCA Bullfighter of the Year, his cowboy kin call him “Tuck,” and say there's none better.
Jake NicholsApril 26, 2024
Wyoming Outdoorsmen Praise New Laser-Guided, Flamethrowing Robot Dog
Need more firepower and have about $9,500 to spare? A pair of Wyoming outdoorsmen believe that a laser-guided flamethrower robot dog is the greatest thing you never knew you needed.
Mark HeinzApril 26, 2024
Reid Rasner Confident He'll Win Senate Primary Despite Barrasso’s Approval Rating
Sen. John Barrasso’s primary opponent Reid Rasner says he feels confident based on local polling data that he can win the Senate primary -- despite Barrasso having the highest approval rating in the U.S. Senate.
Leo WolfsonApril 26, 2024
Dennis Sun: Every Day Should Be Earth Day
Guest columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Earth Day should be an everyday occurrence with a positive note. It shouldn’t just be a day to point fingers on an issue most don’t know anything about. Those who live and work on the land realize it is a year-round job ensuring a future for agriculture."
Dennis SunApril 26, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Wyoming Has Fewer Auto Loan Defaults Than Any Other State
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Wyoming has the lowest rate in the country of automotive loans that fall into delinquency at just 1.48%. That compares to a near 13% delinquency in the state of Washington which fares the worst."
Aaron TurpenApril 26, 2024
Casper Declares War On ‘Dangerous’ Run-Down And Neglected Properties
If property owners won’t clean up and make safe their run-down and neglected properties that are a drag on neighborhood home values, the city of Casper says it’s going to do it for them.
Dale KillingbeckApril 26, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, April 26, 2024
Friday's headlines include: - Wyoming Threatens To Sue Over New EPA Rule Designed To Kill Power Plants - 20 Wyoming Homicides So Far In 2024, 6 In Fremont County - 'New Levels Of Stupidity' Already Seen In Yellowstone
Wendy CorrApril 26, 2024
Fremont County Tops In Homicides Despite Having Only 6.8% Of Population
A Cowboy State Daily survey of all 23 Wyoming county coroners shows that Fremont County has the highest number of homicides with 30% of the state's total despite having just 6.8% of the population.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2024
Tourist Season Has Begun: 'New Levels Of Stupidity' Already Seen In Yellowstone
A tourist spotted within cuddling distance of a massive bison is among the first idiotic encounters in Yellowstone as tourist season begins, and one park watchdog says she’s already seeing “new levels of stupidity.”
Andrew RossiApril 25, 2024
Tom Lubnau: EPA Increases Wyoming Industry Political Risk, Again
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, ""On Thursday, the EPA announced all coal-fired power plants must be shuttered by 2032, or be converted to gas and shuttered by 2039. But, fossil fuel driven power plants can add carbon sequestration facilities and stay open."
Tom LubnauApril 25, 2024
Colorado Wolves Expand Range, May Already Be Crossing Into Wyoming
Tracking data for Colorado’s reintroduced wolves shows them possibly wandering right up to the Wyoming state line, but it’s not confirmed whether any have crossed over.
Mark HeinzApril 25, 2024
IRS, State Hit Wyoming School District With $46,000 In Fines
The school district serving Thermopolis and the rest of Hot Springs County has been charged nearly $46,000 in fines to account for failures to file payroll taxes and employing coaches who weren’t fully certified.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2024
Wyoming Threatens To Sue Over New EPA Rule Designed To Kill Coal
Gov. Mark Gordon is threatening to sue to stop EPA rules announced Thursday designed to regulate coal-fired power plants out of existence and undermine Wyoming’s economy.
Pat MaioApril 25, 2024
All Five Roads Into And Around Gillette Airport Named ‘Airport Road’
It’s not just a nightmare for delivery drivers that all five roads leading to and around the Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette are named “Airport Road,” it’s become a safety issue.
Andrew RossiApril 25, 2024
Wyoming Delegation United In Saying No To $61 Billion For Ukraine War
All three of Wyoming’s members of Congress were united in voting against a $95 foreign funding package President Biden signed Wednesday that includes $61 billion to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Leo WolfsonApril 25, 2024
After Poor First Quarter, Arch Warns Layoffs Possible At Wyoming Coal Mines
Arch Resources Inc. reported Thursday that operations of the country’s biggest coal producing region bled red ink in the first quarter, and that layoffs are possible at its Wyoming coal mines.
Pat MaioApril 25, 2024