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Casper Woman Strikes Plea Agreement In Gender Clinic Arson

A 22-year-old woman accused of setting fire to a gender-treatment and abortion clinic in Casper last June now has struck a plea agreement in her case.

Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023

Jeanette and Andrew Kahler of Cheyenne stand under the 25-foot sign they put up on their property along Interstate 80.

Now Other People Are “Pissed” At The “We The People Are Pissed” Billboard On I-80 in Wyoming

A Cowboy State Daily story on why a Laramie County couple erected a 20-foot sign stating they were angry has angered other people. They say the billboard does not reflect how they feel and are angry about it.

Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023

Rock Springs Man Gets 8-12 Years In Prison For Toddler’s Drug Death

A Rock Springs Man will face 8-12 years in prison for keeping illegal drugs in his home where his toddler son could access them. The 2-year-old died.

Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023

Wyoming’s Big Boy 4014 Locomotive Rescues Freight Train Stuck In Nebraska

During a break in its recent tour of the tracks between Cheyenne and the College World Series in Omaha, Big Boy 4014, the heaviest locomotive of all time, powered up to help move a stuck freight train.

Greg JohnsonJuly 10, 2023

If A Grizzly Is Attacking You In Yellowstone, It Is Illegal For You To Shoot It

Sorry, but if you’re attacked by a grizzly in Yellowstone, it is against the law for you to shoot it. Reaching for bear spray could be your best legal option as you can’t even point a firearm at wildlife there.

Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2023

Even by late June, the temperatures in Jay Richard's fields in Worland were well below normal. Coupled with wet conditions, he said some crops may not get enough heat and sun this summer.

Worland, ‘Wyoming’s Furnace,’ Finally Hits 90 Degrees; Latest Ever On Record

A longer- and wetter-than-usual spring has meant for more mild temperatures around the state, including Worland — aka “Wyoming’s Furnace" — which hit 90 for the first time this year on Monday. Since records have been kept, this is the latest Worland has not hit the 90 degree mark.

July 10, 2023

View of Curt Gowdy State Park from the CK Gold Mine site.

Is The Planned Gold And Copper Mine Near Cheyenne All Hype?

U.S. Gold Corp is working through the permitting process for a gold and copper mine west of Cheyenne. While developers are optimistic, a mineral economist told Cowboy State Daily he’s skeptical.

July 10, 2023

Jackson Police Wanted Drones To Patrol Town But Ended Up Getting Cameras Instead

Although the Jackson police wanted drones to patrol the town, the City Council gave the OK to buy cameras instead. The police said with 3 million people coming through town every year, “there’s an underbelly” of “significant, serious crime” in the posh community.

July 10, 2023

Static Electricity Might Suck Wyoming Ticks Right Onto You

Scientists have determined that static electricity can pull ticks onto people – like a science fiction tractor beam. An expected large population of ticks is looking for hosts after a huge big game die-off this past winter.

Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2023

June, 2023 Anti-Trans Legislative Risk Map

Deep Red Politically, Wyoming Is Ranked 'Moderate' For LGBTQ+ Policies, Analysis Says

With 70% of voters backing former President Trump in 2020, Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the nation, but its policies regarding the LBGTQ+ community show Wyoming as much more moderate, says an analysis of all 50 states.

Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen bowed several times fast when meeting a Chinese government official.

Barrasso Blasts Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen For ‘Bowing Down’ To China

In an interview on Fox News on Sunday, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso accuses Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen of “bowing down repeatedly” to China during a recent visit to the country.

Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023

Photo of Peter Smith's helicopter in Grand Teton National Park on June 24, 2023.

Colorado Man Admits Illegally Landing Helicopter In Grand Teton National Park

The owner of a Colorado-based business that charters helicopter tours admitted Monday that he did illegally land his helicopter in Grand Teton National Park, but said he had a sick passenger on board and was unaware he was in the park. He also said he didn't have a picnic there.

Jimmy OrrJuly 10, 2023

Cody Mayor Matt Hall, seen in this file photo during a parade, has temporarily blocked a building permit for a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the city.

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Jimmy OrrJuly 10, 2023

Passengers on a mine transport bus exit through a window after a head-on crash on Highway 59 on Sunday morning.

One Dead, Another Life-Flighted After Head-On With Wyoming Mine Transport Bus

A Sunday morning head-on collision between a pickup and a mine transport bus south of Wright on Highway 59 killed the driver of the truck and sent the driver of the bus to the hospital in a helicopter.

Greg JohnsonJuly 10, 2023

Lovell is what visitors wanting a Wyoming experience are looking for.

What Lovell, Wyoming Is Doing To Increase Tourism

The town of Lovell is seeing big gains in tourism numbers, according to the local chamber. That's because they are better promoting the Pryor Mountains, Bighorn Canyon, 55 miles of fishing and recreation in Big Horn Lake, wild horses, waterfall hikes and new restaurants and much-improved lodging.

Renée JeanJuly 10, 2023

Shane and Daisy Rogers take their 4-H show pigs Big Blue and Petunia for a walk at the 4-H barn outside Pinedale in Sublette County.

Raising Animals A Part Of Rural Life For Wyoming 4-H Kids

Raising show pigs, cattle, sheep and other animals for county fairs is part of life for rural youth all over Wyoming. It also can be a good lesson in responsibility.

July 09, 2023

Vincent Gallizzi trains for nationals last week.

Wyoming People: Cheyenne Teen Weightlifter Training For Olympics

16-year-old Vincent Gallizzi is setting a lofty goal for himself. While most high school sophomores are spending the summer mowing lawns to earn enough money for their first car, Vincent has his sights set higher. A gold medal.

Jake NicholsJuly 09, 2023

These salmon favorolles catch some shade out in the field while others soak in some sun.

Most Americans Take Food For Granted. Lander Woman Hopes To Change That.

There's a world of difference between the chickens and eggs that come from Melissa Hemken's farm outside of Lander and those mass-produced and sold in grocery stores.

July 09, 2023

‘It’s a Damn Mess’: Lack Of Trust Between Laramie Airport And Private Pilots Grows

Infighting between management and private aviators who use Laramie Regional Airport may never have been worse than it is today as pilots claim retaliation for questioning new rules.

Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023

Wyoming Places: Tourists Can Get Up Close With Fossils At Fossil Butte National Monument

At the Fossil Butte National Monument, the fossils are so abundant that almost every layer turns up something, and the bones are still largely intact. That makes Kemmerer’s fossil lake beds a resource that’s unparalleled in the world

Renée JeanJuly 09, 2023

The grave of Clement S. Bengough sits on a hill overlooking Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins.

What The Heck Is … That Lonely Grave On A Hill Overlooking Interstate 80?

Ever wonder who’s buried in that lonely grave on a hill overlooking Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins? It’s Clement S. Bengough, born into English nobility and died a recluse in Albany County, Wyoming.

Greg JohnsonJuly 09, 2023

Rod Miller: My Umpteenth Column About Free Speech

When I read Clair McFarland’s recent brace of articles about Biden wanting to censor freedom of speech on social media, it pissed me off. I get pissed off any time that government wants to strangle our most fundamental American liberty to freely speak our minds.

Rod MillerJuly 09, 2023

Josh Kirk on his ranch in Fremont County, Wyoming. He's being featured on History Channel's "Mountain Men" series.

History Channel's Josh Kirk Is A Modern-Day Wyoming Mountain Man

The life Josh Kirk lives isn’t part of a social media trend, designed to look good for a camera — though cameras follow him around on the ranch for the History Channel’s Mountain Men series. None of it is a made-for-TV movie. It’s just his life. His regular, every-day life.

Renée JeanJuly 09, 2023

Joey Correnti Files Election Complaint Against Dems, Says They Aren't Following The Law

Well-known Carbon County politico Joey Correnti has filed an official elections complaint against the Wyoming Democratic Party. He says they aren't following the law which requires elections every two years.

Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023

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