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Wyoming National Guard soldiers practice an urban operations exercise at the North Training Area at Camp Guernsey during a two-week annual training commitment.

Wyoming National Guard Has 800 Employees Working For Free In Shutdown

The Wyoming National Guard has around 800 full-time employees working for free during the federal government shutdown, with "no end in sight." They're guaranteed back pay when the government restarts. 

Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2025

During a Monday meeting of the Wyoming Transportation Committee, lawmakers grilled state security leaders over concerns about transporting nuclear waste through Wyoming. 

Wyoming Security Agency Grilled About Dangers Of Transporting Nuclear Waste

During a Monday meeting of the Wyoming Transportation Committee, lawmakers grilled state security leaders over concerns about transporting nuclear waste through Wyoming. 

Jackson WalkerOctober 21, 2025

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed. Above, the McKinley Street overpass in Casper, at just 11 feet of clearance, is notorious for getting hit by large trucks.

WYDOT Says Drivers Responsible When Trucks Hit Bridges; Trucker Says Not So Fast

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 20, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Gordon Investigates New Complaints Against Weston County Clerk

Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2025

A committee of state lawmakers on Monday shot down a controversial proposed hike to state fuel taxes. The question of how to remedy the Wyoming Department of Transportation's reported $400 million shortfall remains. 

Fuel Tax Hike Shot Down Amid $400M Wyoming Department Of Transportation Deficit

A committee of state legislators on Monday shot down a controversial proposed hike to state fuel taxes. The question of how to remedy the Wyoming Department of Transportation's reported $400 million shortfall remains. 

Jackson WalkerOctober 20, 2025

A Wyoming legislative committee meeting in Cheyenne on Monday adopted a draft bill to give let all state law enforcement officers ticket commercial truckers caught driving without being proficient in the English language.

Bill Would Allow Wyoming Police To Ticket Non-English-Speaking Truckers

A Wyoming legislative committee meeting in Cheyenne on Monday adopted a draft bill to let all state law enforcement officers ticket commercial truckers caught driving without being proficient in the English language.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2025

Wyoming’s Republicans were forced to choose Friday night between two conflicting fundraisers that have caused contention within the party for weeks. They had one thing in common, however: honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk Takes Center Stage At Conflicting Wyoming Republican Fundraisers

Laramie County Republicans had to choose Friday night between two conflicting fundraisers that have caused contention within the party for weeks. They had one thing in common, however: honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.

Jackson WalkerOctober 18, 2025

Life choice pregnancy center

Wyoming Bill Would Shield Pregnancy Centers From Overreach By Cities, Counties

A Wyoming legislative committee on Thursday advanced a bill that, if it becomes law, would safeguard pregnancy centers from being forced to offer abortions or otherwise abridge their mission by state or local governments.

Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2025

FILE PHOTO: Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Wyoming Secretary Of State Flags 3 Possible Noncitizen Voters in State Rolls

Secretary of State Chuck Gray flagged three possible noncitizen voters in Teton, Lincoln and Carbon counties. Clerks will now verify citizenship. “Only U.S. citizens and only Wyoming residents should be voting in Wyoming elections — period,” Gray said

Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2025

Twila Barnett, from left, Eva Tackett and Shawna Glendy at Legends Bar & Grill in Lusk laugh out loud when asked how a No Kings protest would go over in their town.

Townspeople In Reddest County Of Reddest State Laugh At "No Kings" Rally

Although residents of Lusk, Wyoming -- located in the reddest county of the reddest state in the nation -- laughed at the so-called "No Kings" protests scheduled across the country on Saturday, residents in bluer Albany County said they were supporting it.

Greg Johnson & Jackson WalkerOctober 17, 2025

A joint committee of Wyoming lawmakers on Friday voted to advance a controversial which would prevent beneficiaries of Wyoming’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from using the benefits to buy candy, soft drinks or other junk food.

Health Committee Adopts Bill to Block SNAP Users From Buying Junk Food

A joint committee of Wyoming lawmakers on Friday voted to advance a proposal which would prevent beneficiaries of Wyoming’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from using the benefits to buy candy, soft drinks or other junk food.

Jackson WalkerOctober 17, 2025

Wyoming's U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, right, on Wednesday announced she's urging the federal government to delist transgender treatments from Affordable Care Act coverage. Wyoming Equality Executive Director Sara Burlingame, left, says Hageman lobbed divisive political attacks while doing so.

Hageman Urges Feds To Pull Trans Treatments From Affordable Care Act Coverage

Wyoming's U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Wednesday announced she's urging the federal government to delist transgender treatments from Affordable Care Act coverage. A Wyoming LGBTQ advocacy group says Hageman made divisive political attacks while doing so.

Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2025

Smoke pouring out of the westbound Green River Tunnel on I-80 on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Green River Leaders 'Ecstatic’ Tunnel Set To Reopen After Deadly 26-Vehicle Crash

Green River leaders are “ecstatic” that the westbound interstate tunnel tattered by a deadly 26-vehicle pileup in February is scheduled to reopen to traffic by late November. Three people died in the fiery Feb. 14 crash that prompted a $16 million rebuild.

Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2025

A Uinta County man accused of using AI to transform a teen’s photo into child pornography faces four felony charges. The case has reignited some Wyoming lawmakers’ push to curb "deepfake" deceptions and bolster AI-related law.

Uinta County Man Accused Of Using AI To Put Girl In Child Porn

A Uinta County man accused of using AI to transform a teen’s photo into child pornography faces four felony charges. The case has reignited some Wyoming lawmakers’ push to curb "deepfake" deceptions and bolster AI-related law.

Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2025

When the Wyoming Cowboys football team takes the field Oct. 25 for the Border War rivalry game against Colorado State University, they'll be wearing a special coal-black alternative uniform. It's a tribute to Wyoming's coal industry.

UW Football Swaps Brown And Gold For Coal Black In Border War Tribute

When the Wyoming Cowboys football team takes the field Oct. 25 for the Border War rivalry game against Colorado State University, they'll be wearing a special coal-black alternative uniform. It's a tribute to Wyoming's coal industry.

Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2025

Rep. Bill Allemand says his fiery opposition to accepting nuclear waste storage in Wyoming has tarnished some political relationships. He also says the fallout is worth it with this week’s announcement that Radiant Nuclear has abandoned its Wyoming plans.

Legislator Leading Charge Against Nuclear Waste Says Political Fallout Is Worth it

Rep. Bill Allemand says his fiery opposition to accepting nuclear waste storage in Wyoming has tarnished some political relationships. He also says the fallout is worth it with this week’s announcement that Radiant Nuclear has abandoned its Wyoming plans.

Jackson WalkerOctober 15, 2025

Wyoming’s John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, plus most other Republicans in the U.S. Senate, are urging the FDA to cut nationwide access to abortion pills. Pro-choice advocates say ideology, rather than harm to women, is driving the senators’ message.

Lummis, Barrasso Target Abortion Pill At Federal Level

Wyoming’s John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, plus most other Republicans in the U.S. Senate, are urging the FDA to cut nationwide access to abortion pills. Pro-choice advocates say ideology, rather than harm to women, is driving the senators’ message.

Sean BarryOctober 15, 2025

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill Tuesday to end prosecution of diesel “delete” mechanics, free them from prison, and erase related penalties. She also supports a presidential pardon for Cheyenne Diesel "delete" mechancic Troy Lake.

Lummis Introduces Bill To End Diesel 'Delete' Rules, Free Imprisoned Mechanics

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill Tuesday to end emissions requirements and prosecution of diesel “delete” mechanics. An attorney defending a Wyoming mechanic said the idea supports rural America, but the bill's a "long shot" as written.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2025

Wyoming's Joint Judiciary Committee on Monday advanced a bill seeking to criminalize "grooming," or pushing children toward sexual acts. As drafted, it would penalize grooming offenses with harsher penalties than statutory rape itself.

Wyoming Panel Advances Grooming Bill With Tougher Penalties Than Statutory Rape

Wyoming's Joint Judiciary Committee on Monday advanced a bill seeking to criminalize "grooming," or pushing children toward sexual acts. As drafted, it would penalize grooming offenses with harsher penalties than statutory rape itself.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2025

People watch U.S. President Donald Trump address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, on a giant screen in Hostages Square on Oct. 13, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has brought an end to the two years of war that followed the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. A condition of the deal was the immediate return of 48 hostages held in Gaza, around 20 of whom were believed to be alive.

Wyoming Delegation Applauds Release Of Israeli Hostages

Among the 20 living hostages released Monday as part of the Israel-Hamas peace deal is Avinatan Or, whose brother Chaim Or visited U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in May. Lummis told Cowboy State Daily that it was unknown whether Avinatan Or was alive.

Sean BarryOctober 14, 2025

Natrona County School District 1 Superintendent Angela Hensley barred two school board trustees from attending a meeting over restrictions put on new Turning Point USA chapters. The trustees had been invited to the meeting by the parents of a TPUSA student leader.

Natrona County Schools Chief Won’t Let Board Members Into Turning Point Meeting

The Natrona County School District 1 superintendent barred two school board trustees from attending a meeting over restrictions put on new Turning Point USA chapters. The trustees had been invited to the meeting by the parents of a TPUSA student leader.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 14, 2025

The Natrona County school district meeting room was packed on Monday night with many having an opinion on the district’s controversy involving Turing Point USA Club America chapters.

Natrona County Schools Accused Of Stifling Free Speech Over Turning Point Chapters

The Natrona County District No. 1 school board heard plenty Monday from people about the controversy over forming Turning Point USA chapters in the district. The Natrona County High TPUSA founder said the district has been stifling free speech.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 14, 2025

The Platte County Republican Party chose three finalists Monday to be the next county sheriff. They are Guernsey Police Chief Jay Harrison, left, Platte County Emergency Management Coordinator Tony Krotz, top right, and former law enforcement officer Curtis Hofrock.

Police Chief, Former Cop, Emergency Coordinator Finalists For Platte County Sheriff

The Platte County Republican Party chose three finalists Monday to be the next county sheriff. The commission now must choose between the Guernsey police chief, a former cop and the county's emergency management coordinator.

Jackson WalkerOctober 14, 2025

The Wyoming Judiciary Committee on Monday adopted a bill letting residents of a given county or school district sue libraries or schools over sexually-explicit materials in children's sections of libraries.  

Committee Adopts Bill Greenlighting Lawsuits Over 'Sexually Explicit' Library Books

The Wyoming Judiciary Committee on Monday adopted a bill letting residents of a given county or school district sue libraries or schools over sexually-explicit materials in children's sections of libraries.  

Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2025

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