Sublette County’s Roberts changed his plea to guilty of felony animal cruelty at an in-person hearing. It was the first time he’s spoken publicly since the 2024 incident that sparked global outrage.
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Caitlin Tan is the Energy and Natural Resources reporter based in Sublette County, Wyoming. Since graduating from the University of Wyoming in 2017, she’s reported on salmon in Alaska, folkways in Appalachia and helped produce 'All Things Considered' in Washington D.C. She formerly co-hosted the podcast ‘Inside Appalachia.' You can typically find her outside in the mountains with her two dogs.
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Cody Roberts agrees to unexpected plea deal in Sublette County wolf cruelty case
The man accused of bringing a leashed, muzzled and injured wolf into a Sublette County bar has reached a plea agreement less than two weeks before his trial.
Wyoming’s repeal of carbon capture coal law moves forward
Wyoming lawmakers are once again trying to repeal state law that was once idealized as the way to ‘save’ coal. The state is the top coal producer in the nation.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Sublette County wolf ‘cruelty’ case
One hundred people from Sublette County could be called for the jury pool as soon as Feb. 12.
Wyoming’s local sage grouse groups are no more
Funding and structural changes led to their end, but those involved with Wyoming’s sage grouse efforts say local input will still be sought.
Voters sound off to lawmakers on concerns and hopes for the upcoming budget session
Legislators across the political spectrum have been hosting town halls and listening sessions on the upcoming session and this year’s elections.
Wolf ‘cruelty’ case likely headed for trial, pending written decision
Jury selection could start on Feb. 12.
Trump’s Venezuelan oil interests likely won’t impact Wyoming soon
A petroleum association representative explains.
