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Wamsutter Man Will Serve 75-100 Years For Sexually Abusing Grandchildren
A Wamsutter man will serve the next 74 to 100 years in prison for child sexual abuse and exploitation, some instances of which involved his grandchildren, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.
April 18, 2022
Platte County Inmates Sue For $2 Million, Claim Confidential Mail Was Opened
A group of Platte County Detention Center inmates is suing the jail, the county, and its commissioners for $2 million claiming some of their confidential mail was opened in violation of their constitutional rights.
April 18, 2022
Former Three-Term Cheyenne Mayor Bill Nation Dies at 96
Former three-term Cheyenne Mayor Bill Nation, a World War II veteran and former legislator, died on Thursday at the age of 96.
April 18, 2022
Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes To Battle Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers In âThe Matchâ Golf Tournament
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen is going to shift his focus from football to golf this summer in a bid for his first win of any sort over Tom Brady.
April 18, 2022
At Least One Dead In Riverton House Fire
At least one person was killed Monday in a Riverton house fire that set off explosions involving oxygen tanks.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2022
Dennis Sun: Thank A Farmer Or Rancher, They Are Not Causing High Food Prices
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: Im not writing this column for those in ag, but to help consumers understand why prices at the grocery store are so high. Please dont blame the farmers and ranchers for the high prices, most causes are out of their control."
Dennis SunApril 18, 2022
Wyoming Trade Schools See Boom In Enrollment
Trade schools both in Wyoming and nationally have seen a boom in enrollment after the pandemic struck.
April 18, 2022
Cheney Leads In Total Fundraising, Still Trails In Money From Wyoming
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued to lead all of her GOP primary challengers in fundraising for Wyomings lone U.S. House seat for the first quarter of 2022, but trailed her former political ally Harriet Hageman in raising money in Wyoming.
April 18, 2022
Wyoming Highway Patrol Cautions Drivers From Tinting Windows Too Dark
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is cautioning drivers from tinting their vehicle windows too dark -- or risk getting a ticket for having an obstructed view.
April 18, 2022
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan Announces Reelection Campaign
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan, Wyomings chief elections official, on Monday announced he will be seeking a second term.
Jimmy OrrApril 18, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Saturday, April 16, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Saturday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest price at $3.77 per gallon is in Gillette and Douglas.
April 18, 2022
âShe Has Risen!â â Grizzly 399 And Four Cubs Have Awakened
Grizzly 399 and her four cubs were spotted together hiking and swimming in Grand Teton National Park on Saturday. This is the first time the fivesome have been seen since they began hibernating in December.
Jimmy OrrApril 18, 2022
Once Largest Outdoor Pool In The World, Buffaloâs 1 Million Gallon Pool Charged Fees For First Time
At one time, Buffalo's outdoor pool, which holds 1 million gallons of water, was the largest outdoor pool in the world. Upkeep is expensive and, for the first time, entrance fees are being assessed.
Wendy CorrApril 17, 2022
Al Simpson: Absurd, Inane, Galling â An Open Letter On Election Integrity
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson writes: "What is the need to 'restore our citizens faith in elections in Park County'? Weve never had any problem with election integrity here in my 90-year lifetime."
April 17, 2022
Rod Miller: Leaked Minutes Of Park County GOP Menâs Club Full Gospel Gun & Glee Club, Kanye West Chapter
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "The following minutes are provided by one of my operatives, disguised as an arms dealer, who secretly and at great risk wore a wire to a recent meeting at an undisclosed location probably a garden shed behind a members moms house."
Rod MillerApril 17, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Fashion Commentary On Holsters, Fanny Packs, Pocket Protectors, Nose Rings
Bill Sniffin writes: "It looks like my cell phone holster is toast. However, I am definitely not ready for a nose ring.Â
Bill SniffinApril 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, April 15, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon. The lowest price per gallon of unleaded regular was $3.77 in Gillette and Douglas.
April 16, 2022
Gordon Welcomes Biden Flip-Flop On Resuming Federal Gas, Oil Lease Sales
Gov. Mark Gordon welcomed President Biden's policy reversal on the sale of oil and gas leases on federal land but criticized the royalty rate increase and significant reduction in available land for leasing.
April 15, 2022
First Abortion Clinic in Wyoming to Open in Casper
While the planned opening of the clinic is generating opposition among members of Wyomings pro-life organizations, it is being welcomed by those who say the states women need access to more reproductive health services.
April 15, 2022
Cheney Calls Russian Sanction A âBadge Of Honorâ
After receiving a sanction from Russia earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that the rebuke was a "badge of honor."
April 15, 2022
Wyoming Ag Industry Hit By Drought, Although Not As Bad As Other States
Wyoming's farmers and ranchers are not being hit as hard by the drought seen across the West as their counterparts in other states, several told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
April 15, 2022
Pinedale Special Ed Teacher Fired, Appears In Child Predator Sting Video
School officials announced on Friday that a Pinedale teacher was fired after being accused of trying to arrange a meeting with an underage boy in California. The teacher appeared in a child predator sting video released on YouTube on Wednesday.
April 15, 2022
Central Figure In National Indian Hunting Case Faces Child Porn, Drug Charges
The champion of a national Indian hunting rights case is scheduled to face a jury May 2 on charges of methamphetamine and child pornography possession. Â
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2022
Wyoming Tops In The Nation For Construction Workers
Despite what would appear to be a short construction season, Wyoming has the highest percentage of workers employed in construction in the nation.
April 15, 2022