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A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.

Florida Sheriff Trains Nation's First Search And Recovery Otter

A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.

Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025

The nation is remembering Dick Cheney as the serious, steely-eyed, no-nonsense former secretary of defense and vice president who some dubbed a “war hawk” and others “Darth Vader.” In his home state of Wyoming, they also say he was a heck of a funny guy. Here he shares a laugh with "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno in 2002.

Wyoming’s Dick Cheney: ‘War Hawk,’ ‘Darth Vader’ And A Heck Of A Funny Guy

The nation is remembering Dick Cheney as the serious, steely-eyed, no-nonsense former secretary of defense and vice president who some dubbed a “war hawk” and others “Darth Vader.” In his home state of Wyoming, they also say he was a heck of a funny guy.

Greg JohnsonNovember 04, 2025

Casper native and University of Wyoming football star Logan Wilson was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The move brings his career full circle as he once again becomes a “Cowboy” while promoting his home state.

Wyoming NFL Star Logan Wilson Becomes A Cowboy Again In Dallas Trade

Casper native and University of Wyoming football star Logan Wilson was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The move brings his career full circle as he once again becomes a “Cowboy” while promoting his home state.

Justin GeorgeNovember 04, 2025

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Cheyenne Woman Gets 7-10 For Stabbing Husband Who Died After Refusing Treatment

A Cheyenne woman has been sentenced to between seven and 10 years in prison for giving her husband a stab wound in January that would kill him four days later. He had initially refused medical care.

Jackson WalkerNovember 04, 2025

Evansville election judge Max Jacobsen looks through the voting roll midday on primary election day, Aug. 20, 2024, in this file photo.

Bill Heads To Session That Would Ban Dropping Off Ballots For Others

A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday to criminalize dropping of ballots for other people, with a few exceptions. Supporters say it protects election integrity, while critics say it could make felons out of well-meaning friends.

Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025

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Casper Man Gets 13-16 Years In Prison For Having 30,000 Child Porn Images

A 49-year-old Casper man was sentenced to 13-16 years in prison Tuesday for having 30,000 images of child pornography. Those included thousands depicting infants and toddlers.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * EV's Can Get Around Wyo * Evansville Mayor Resigns on Social Media * Cody Coach Denies Sexual Misconduct

Mac WatsonNovember 04, 2025

A Cody high school basketball coach denies accusations of sexual abuse against his players, saying they're motivated by parents who want him ousted from the team. He's accused of sending inappropriate texts and giving unwanted shoulder rubs.

Cody Coach Denies Sexual Misconduct Accusations, Says Parents Want Him Off Team

A Cody high school basketball coach denies accusations of sexual abuse against his players, saying they're motivated by parents who want him ousted from the team. He's accused of sending inappropriate texts and giving unwanted shoulder rubs.

Jackson WalkerNovember 04, 2025

Of the roadkill in Wyoming each year, about 85% are deer.

Time Change And Rut Season Make Wyoming Highways Deadly For Deer

The number of deer getting hit on America’s highways jumps significantly when daylight saving time ends and the sun sets sooner. In Wyoming, bucks being in the rut (mating season) makes matters even worse.

Mark HeinzNovember 04, 2025

Evansville Mayor Candace Machado abruptly resigned Saturday, saying the state’s political system is "broken" and does not allow for anything but the “status quo.”

Evansville Mayor Abruptly Resigns, Calls Wyoming's Political System ‘Broken’

Evansville Mayor Candace Machado abruptly resigned Saturday, saying the state’s political system is "broken.” She said that includes council members smelling of alcohol at meetings and "bullying" by state legislators.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2025

Most of the firearms and ammunition tax revenue for wildlife conservation is coming from non-hunting sport shooters. Anti-hunters are trying to leverage that, but Wyoming shooters say it won’t work here.

Will Firearms, Ammo Taxes Become Wedge Between Hunters, Sports Shooters?

Most of the firearms and ammunition tax revenue for wildlife conservation is coming from non-hunting sports shooters. Anti-hunters are trying to leverage that, but Wyoming shooters say it won’t work here.

Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2025

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Lyman Man Gets 50-75 Years For Fort Bridger Rendezvous Murder

A Lyman man who shot a tattoo artist about 10 times with a .45-caliber handgun during a Fort Bridger summer festival last August was sentenced Monday to between 50 and 75 years in prison. The victim's daughter called Skyler Gray a "coward."

Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2025

Calling the fire department to rescue a cat from a tree is cliché enough, but not in Evansville, Wyoming. Pulling a stranded cat out of a tree was the first official response for a group of rookie firefighters Sunday, and it was a first for an 18-year ceteran.

First Official Call For Rookie Firefighters? Rescuing Evansville Cat From A Tree

Calling the fire department to rescue a cat from a tree is cliché enough, but not in Evansville, Wyoming. Pulling a stranded cat out of a tree was the first official response for a group of rookie firefighters Sunday, and it was a first for an 18-year veteran.

Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2025

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Guest Columnist: Fiscal Strength Built the Wyoming Way — Let’s Keep Climbing

Guest columnist Albert Sommers writes, "Wyoming’s stability exists in spite of the Freedom Caucus’s obstructionism, not because of it. Wyoming doesn’t need to fix what isn’t broken, it just needs to keep building on what’s working."

Guest ColumnNovember 03, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Not A Case Of Pots Calling Kettles Black

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "While those suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome have a long list of complaints, I contend this is not a case of pots and kettles. Far from the rudderless plight of the Democrats, Trump is racking up win after win."

Dave SimpsonNovember 03, 2025

Gabriel Seth Rodgers was caught in Mexico and sent back to Wyoming to face drug-related charges. His eyes were blocked out in these photos by Mexican authorities.

Wyoming Cartel Member Gets 30 Years For Trafficking Over 250 Pounds Of Drugs

A Wyoming man found guilty of working with a drug cartel received 30 years in prison Monday. He had trafficked an estimated 250 pounds of drugs including cocaine, fentanyl and meth and evaded justice for years, until Mexico authorities sent him back to the U.S.

Jackson WalkerNovember 03, 2025

Wyoming started taxing electric vehicle drivers who plug into charging stations this month. Now a pro-EV group wants the new fee paused, saying it unfairly triple-taxes EV drivers. WYDOT says it's enforcing an existing law after broader EV reforms failed.

Colorado Tops In EV Sales, Wyoming Near Bottom — But An ‘Infrastructure Pioneer’

Colorado leads the nation in electric vehicle sales, with nearly a third of all new cars sold being EVs. Wyoming is near the bottom of the list at 44th, but it’s an "infrastructure pioneer" as one of the top states for EV charging.

David MadisonNovember 03, 2025

Nicholas “Cottonmouth” Sampson was arrested in Carbon County in July 2025 after allegedly threatening and attacking hikers along the Continental Divide Trail for years, authorities report.

Hiker Accused Of Attacking Others On Wyoming Trails Released After Plea Deal

A hiker who goes by “Cottonmouth” and is accused of attacking others on Wyoming trails has been released from jail after making a plea deal. He threw a bottle at another hiker in Carbon County in July and had a reported bear spray standoff last year. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2025

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