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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Photographer Captures First Video of Grizzly 399 * Laramie Pedophile Who Disemboweled Himself Gets Prison * Gillette Company Gets Prized Contract For Kemmerer Nuke Project
Wendy CorrMay 02, 2024
Former Wyoming Man Is Hero Beekeeper From Dodgers Game
Matt Hilton, who grew up in Buffalo, Wyoming, is the hero beekeeper who saved Tuesday’s Diamondbacks-Dodgers game from 20,000 Africanized bees. After completing the task to a standing ovation, he was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Jake NicholsMay 02, 2024
Guest Column: The Campus Protests Are A Cluster**** And I Couldn't Be Happier
Guest columnist Tom Bentley writes, "These campus protests are a cluster**** decades in the making, and I couldn’t be happier. They're just the appetizer though. The main course will come at the Democrat convention. Load up on popcorn, that’s gonna be fun."
CSD StaffMay 02, 2024
Tom Lubnau: State Level Political Risks
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Many of our state-level policy makers continue to shoot our state in the foot. The quest for power has gotten in the way of a stable climate necessary to attract outside investment."
Tom LubnauMay 01, 2024
In First Video Of The Season, Grizzly 399 And Super-Sized Cub Look ‘Gorgeous’
Using a spotting scope from several hundred yards away, wildlife photographer Ryan Kempfer caught the first video of the year of Grizzly 399 and her gigantic cub on Tuesday. Both were looking "gorgeous," he said.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2024
Grizzly Roaming Near Cody Eludes Wyoming Game And Fish — For Now
Although people have reported a grizzly near the northern edge of Cody since Saturday, the bear has so far eluded Wyoming Game and Fish efforts to locate it. One resident said grizzlies are common to see in the spring and no one is worried.
Andrew RossiMay 01, 2024
Wyoming Pawn Shops Bust Alleged $30,000 Illegal Gun Sale Scheme
Two Rock Springs pawn shops exposed a local man’s alleged scheme to circumvent gun registration law and fill $30,000 in gun orders made with fraudulent credit cards.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2024
'Dirtbag' Thief Caught On Video Stealing Shed Antlers From Wyoming Yard
Two hours before the opening of shed antler hunting season in much of Wyoming early Wednesday, a security cam captured footage of a thief stealing several antlers from a yard in Casper. One seasoned shed hunter says stealing antlers is a “dirtbag” move.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2024
Wyoming Caucus Leader Barry Crago Announces Run For State Senate
Rep. Barry Crago, one of the leaders in the Wyoming Caucus faction of the state House and vocal challenger of the Freedom Caucus, announced Wednesday he’s running for the state Senate.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2024
Committee For Wyoming Tribes Says They Should Get Online Sales Tax
A tax committee serving both American Indian tribes in Wyoming asked state lawmakers on Wednesday to keep allowing online stores to tax natives, while sending those taxes to the tribal governments.
Clair McFarlandMay 01, 2024
1,000-Plus Wyoming Teaching Jobs Could Disappear As COVID Money Runs Out
With the expiration of many COVID-19 grant-funded teaching positions this spring, more than 1,000 teaching positions in Wyoming public schools could disappear. Nearly 2,500 teaching jobs with federal COVID grant money.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2024
Accused Wolf Abuser Earned $120,000 From Contracts With Wyoming Agencies
A Daniel man who allegedly tortured and killed a wolf has had numerous trucking contracts with two Wyoming state agencies, earning about $120,000. It’s uncertain whether he will do any more work for either agency.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2024