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Drugged-Up Teen Holds Woman Hostage, Leads Police On 100 MPH Chase Through Lander
A 17-year-old from Lander held a young woman hostage in a car while speeding 100 mph at times through the town during its Fourth of July celebration, police say.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2023
Alcova Marina Building Burns Down, Officials Asking For Help
Natrona County authorities are investigating an early morning fire which broke out at the Alcova Marina on Tuesday. The general manager of the marina said the building "burnt down."
Jimmy OrrJuly 05, 2023
Powerful Storm Topples Trees At Lake Yellowstone Hotel In Yellowstone National Park
A powerful storm knocked down trees and damaged the famed Lake Yellowstone Hotel in Yellowstone National Park on Monday. Cars were also damaged and power outages reported.
Jimmy OrrJuly 05, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Supreme Court Reminds Grumpy Joe Biden Of Our Nation's Founding Principles
Charlie Spiering writes, "The rulings affirmed foundational values of our country right before Americans celebrate Independence Day. All men are created equal, the power of the executive branch of government is limited, and freedom of religion remains an unalienable right."
Charlie SpieringJuly 04, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: The Needless Same-Sex Wedding Website Ruling And Wyoming’s Connection to the Case
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court granted permission for Lorie Smith, a Colorado website designer, to refuse to create wedding websites for gay couples in a case that never should have been heard by the nation’s highest court."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 04, 2023
For $150 You Can Get On A Waiting List For A Flying Electric Vehicle
California-based Alef Aeronautics is taking orders for a flying electric car. The FAA granted the company a certificate for development. A Wyoming engineer who has been through the process said it will take some time.
July 04, 2023
Now Biden Wants Study To Block The Sun To Fight Global Warming
Once considered a fringe idea, the White House has expressed support to study putting aerosols into the stratosphere to block sunlight in an effort to fight global warming.
July 04, 2023
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Saves Beagles from Illegal Chinese Meat Trade
The Fourth of July was Independence Day for four beagles that gained their freedom after being rescued from the underground Chinese meat trade by Kindness Ranch, a Wyoming animal sanctuary.
Jen KocherJuly 04, 2023
Two Young Boys Find Body Under Lander Bridge
Two young boys found a deceased body Saturday under a bridge in Lander, according to police.
Clair McFarlandJuly 04, 2023
Dave Simpson: Chipmunks Are Cute. Mice, Not So Much.
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "What Chip and Dale did for chipmunks, Mickey certainly hasn't accomplished for the public perception of mice. Cartoon Mickey is cute, but let's face it, he's vermin."
Dave SimpsonJuly 03, 2023
Happy Independence Day! Here's A List Of Fireworks Shows Across Wyoming On Tuesday
Fireworks displays are plentiful across Wyoming late Tuesday, so get out there and enjoy the show!
Mark Heinz & Jimmy OrrJuly 03, 2023
Abortion Advocates Say Wyoming Can’t Defend Its Ban Because Of Rape, Incest Exemptions
Six abortion advocates claim Wyoming can’t defend its two abortion bans in court because their rape and incest exemptions betray a lack of value toward “all potential life.”
Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2023
Evanston, Wyoming, Benefits From Utah Fireworks Bootleggers
While the Utah fire marshal is warning residents there to not cross into Wyoming to bring back illegal fireworks, business at Evanston fireworks stands is booming.
July 03, 2023
Former Marine Driving Vintage Army Jeep Across America Says Wyoming ‘Full Of Patriots’
Capt. Scott Montefusco, a retired U.S. Marine and FBI agent, made several stops in Wyoming on his way from San Francisco to New York City. He says he loves Wyoming because “it’s full of patriots.”
Greg JohnsonJuly 03, 2023
Moose On The Loose In Laramie Gets Darted, Taken To Snowies
A young bull moose wandered into Laramie early Monday and was tranquilized by game wardens at Slade Elementary school. The moose was taken to the Snowy Range Mountains and set free.
Mark HeinzJuly 03, 2023
Police Find, Return Special Needs Child Who Wandered Into Cheyenne In The Night
A father was reunited with his special-needs son Monday morning after the boy, who is nonverbal, wandered away from their Cheyenne home overnight.
Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2023
Pure Patriotism Unleashed: Cowboy State Daily Reporter Plays Star Spangled Banner On Chainsaw
Although not likely to receive the acclaim of Jimi Hendrix's guitar-based version of the Star Spangled Banner, Cowboy State Daily's Mark Heinz performed a chainsaw version of the national anthem to a crowd of tens.
Jimmy OrrJuly 03, 2023
You Can’t Shoot Off Fireworks Colorado, But You Can At The Border
It's a patriotic party atmosphere and “controlled chaos” at a popular fireworks shooting area near the Wyoming-Colorado state line.
Mark HeinzJuly 03, 2023
Teen Shoots Himself 'Clean Through' His Hand In Gillette on Sunday
A 17-year-old Gillette boy thought a 9 mm handgun was unloaded when he accidentally shot a hole “clean through” his hand Sunday evening.
Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2023
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Conviction For Drugs Found During Minor Traffic Stop
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld a man’s felony methamphetamine conviction, but hinted that the Legislature should take a closer look at the minor traffic law police used to arrest the man in the first place.
Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2023
Cody Family Says Vegas Hotel Unjustly Booted Them, ADA Dog Using Racist, Vulgar Language
A family from Cody allege they were thrown out of a hotel on Saturday by a security guard who called them "f*cking Mexicans." The family said the hotel claimed one of their dogs was aggressive, something the family disputes.
Mark HeinzJuly 02, 2023
"Whole New Level Of Stupid": Tourist Drives Car Into Yellowstone Lake
A group of tourists on Saturday decided that viewing Yellowstone Lake from the parking lot wasn't good enough. So they left the road and drove on the beach where they promptly got stuck.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2023
Electric Vehicle Fires Are So Hard To Put Out, It’s Often Best To Let Them Burn
Curt Yanish, a firefighter in Sublette County, said because it could take 40,000 gallons of water to extinguish an EV car battery, many times it makes more sense to take the burning vehicle, move it to the side of the road and let it burn.
July 02, 2023
Woman’s Love Of Rodeo Led Her To Tackle Makeover Of Historic Greybull, Wyoming K-Bar Motel
Amanda McGrew left a teaching job in L.A. to pursue a dream. She loved rodeo and she loved renovating buildings. When she heard of Greybull's 'Days of 49' rodeo, she was hooked. She bought the K-Bar Motel and began a total
Renée JeanJuly 02, 2023