Sonny Pilcher

Some commissioners, referring to the bar and grill's obvious "Tight Ends" double entendre, and wondered about the MacMillans' real motives.

The civil lawsuit against Sonny Pilcher alleges he conducted property transfers "with the intent to hinder, delay and/or defraud" creditors.

Following the Natrona County Commissioners meeting on Monday, the commission denied the proposed transfer of the retail liquor license from CC Cowboys to Monty Elliot.

The Natrona County Commissioner's postponed discussion on transferring the liquor license of Racks, owned by CC Cowboys, until their meeting on September 20.

Sonny Pilcher's business and legal woes have been around for a long time.

Casper City Council at a work session Tuesday tentatively approved amending a city zoning requirement that would allow gambling in a former nightclub. City Manager Carter Napier told the council that a pari-mutuel wagering business has asked the city to locate a gambling establishment at the former Sidelines nightclub at 1121 Wilkins Circle...

Pilcher filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection -- liquidation of assets to pay creditors -- in July 2015 while he was serving a one year sentence in federal prison in Colorado for tax fraud.

According to his own court filings, Sonny Pilcher owes nearly $6 million to individuals and businesses, but there have been allegations he has been hiding assets, too.

If a bankruptcy court grants a bankruptcy petition, it "discharges" or wipes away debts. Denying a discharge means creditors can try to recover what they are owed.

Former Casper businessman and convicted felon Sonny Pilcher recently identified another $730,000 he owes 10 creditors, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Court records.