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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Hageman Discusses J6 Committee * Cattle Grazing Nixed Near Yellowstone * Wyoming Says Lower Basin States Hog Water

Wendy CorrSeptember 18, 2025

Rep. Harriet Hageman told Cowboy State Daily the new Jan. 6 committee she’s on is legitimate, while the one Liz Cheney vice-chaired was not. She wants to focus on the security failures at the Capitol but declined to critique Cheney’s work on the panel.

Hageman Says New J6 Committee Legitimate, Cheney’s Was Not

Rep. Harriet Hageman on Wednesday told Cowboy State Daily the new Jan. 6 committee she’s on will seek to probe and remedy security failures at the Capitol. She declined to critique Liz Cheney's prior investigative findings.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Let Them Buy Jets

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "When Princess Antionette heard peasants did not have bread to eat, she replied, 'If they do not have bread, let them eat cake.' Perhaps Rep. John Bear updated that phrase to the 21st century."

Tom LubnauSeptember 18, 2025

A federal judge’s ruling Wednesday shut down cattle grazing in grizzly habitat in Montana’s Paradise Valley. A Montana rancher said he wants grizzlies to be “managed, not exterminated.”

Federal Judge Halts Cattle Grazing In Grizzly Habitat Near Yellowstone

A federal judge’s ruling Wednesday shut down cattle grazing in grizzly habitat in Montana’s Paradise Valley. A Montana rancher said he wants grizzlies to be “managed, not exterminated.”

Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2025

Makeshift memorial for Charlie Kirk outside of the headquarters of Turning Point USA on September 16, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Wyoming Faith Leaders Launch Peacemaker Group In Wake Of Charlie Kirk Killing

It wasn't set to mobilize until next year, but after Charlie Kirk's killing and other violence, its leaders decided now is the time to launch Become a Peacemaker. It's a new interfaith group dedicated to ending hostility and division across Wyoming.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2025

In-N-Out Burger has a cult-like following for its famous “double-double” and anything served “animal style.” There are no In-N-Outs in Wyoming, but the closest yet is coming soon 45 minutes from Cheyenne.

Feeding The Cult: In-N-Out Burger To Open 45 Minutes From Cheyenne

In-N-Out Burger has a cult-like following for its famous “double-double” and anything served “animal style.” There are no In-N-Outs in Wyoming, but the closest yet is coming soon 45 minutes from Cheyenne.

Justin GeorgeSeptember 17, 2025

A brilliantly colored snowbow appeared during a Monday evening snowstorm at the Brooks Lake Lodge in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains. Snowbows are the same phenomenon as rainbows, but they're much rarer and harder to see and photograph.

Photographer Captures Rare Snowbow Near Brooks Lake Lodge

Meteorologists say snowbows are a rarity, like the one that appeared during a Monday evening snowstorm at Brooks Lake Lodge near Dubois. What's even more rare is to actually photograph one. "They're hard to catch," said meteorologist Celia Hensley.

Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2025

Officials representing Wyoming and other Upper Colorado River Basin states say they’re alarmed about the continued fragile condition of the river. Lower states can’t hog water and leave the upper ones without their fair share.

Wyoming, Other Upper Colorado River States, Say Lower Basin States Hog Water

Officials representing Wyoming and other Upper Colorado River Basin states say they’re alarmed about the continued fragile condition of the river. Lower states can’t hog water and leave the upper ones without their fair share.

Mark HeinzSeptember 17, 2025

Allie Cohan, one of six University of Wyoming Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter members, speaks on the steps of the Byron White U.S. Courthouse in downtown Denver on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Wyoming Sorority Members Not Giving Up Legal Case Over Transgender Member

Three Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority members filed a notice Wednesday that they’re appealing their recent court loss over the induction of a transgender member into the sorority’s University of Wyoming chapter. 

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2025

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Cheyenne Fifth Grade Teacher Accused Of Touching Girls Back In Jail

A Cheyenne fifth-grade teacher accused of sexually touching young female students throughout the 2024-25 school year is back in jail after being released on bond. That's because police say they also found child sex content on his phone. 

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2025

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Former Green River Teacher, Coach Beaten With Baileys Bottle Dies

A former Green River teacher and coach who was beaten with a large bottle of Baileys liqueur has died. His wife, who is accused of wielding the bottle, now faces a second-degree murder charge.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2025

This truck with an oversized load was stopped just before entering the Green River Tunnel on Aug. 31. Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 had to be shut down while the load was moved.

Highway Patrol Cracks Down On Oversized Loads Trying To Use Green River Tunnel

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says troopers are cracking down on truck drivers who continue to haul oversized loads through the Green River Tunnel. The tunnel was damaged in a fiery crash that killed three in February and repair work continues.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 17, 2025

A 29-year-old solo hiker sustained serious injuries after encountering a bear near the northeastern shore of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. It's Yellowstone's first human-bear incident resulting in injury since 2021.

Hiker Seriously Hurt In Bear Attack Near Yellowstone Lake

A 29-year-old solo hiker sustained serious injuries after encountering a bear near the northeastern shore of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. It's Yellowstone's first human-bear incident resulting in injury since 2021.

Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2025

Wyoming’s new top federal prosecutor Darin Smith, at podium, has asked for a delay in the case of Levi Krech of Gillette, inset, accused of tampering with diesel emissions devices.

Wyoming Diesel 'Delete' Case Delayed, Accused Hopes It's A Sign EPA Is Backing Off

Accused of deleting emissions systems from diesel trucks in the heart of Wyoming's coal country, a Gillette man's federal plea hearing was delayed this week. His defense attorney said it could be a sign that the EPA is backing off.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Education Association Staffer Should Not Lose Job

Dear editor: I was disappointed to read the Reid Rasner letter to the editor “Wyoming Education Association Should Terminate Staffer,” calling out by name a fellow Wyoming citizen for censure and the loss of her job over her viewpoints.

September 17, 2025

Matt Korda, a watchdog who tracks global nuclear weapons trends, was at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne on Tuesday to highlight Wyoming’s lead role in the $141 billion replacement of aging Minuteman III missiles.

Nuclear Watchdog Visits Wyoming As State Prepares For Sentinel Missiles

A watchdog who tracks global nuclear weapons trends was in Wyoming on Tuesday to highlight Wyoming’s lead role in the $141 billion replacement of aging Minuteman III missiles at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Renée JeanSeptember 16, 2025

Wyoming food benefits, aka SNAP, will soon come up $3.4 million short under impacts from the Big Beautiful Bill. It will be up to state legislators to decide if the state should make up the federal shortfall.

With Food Benefits Coming Up $3.4 Million Short, Wyoming Agencies Sound Alarm

Wyoming food benefits, aka SNAP, will soon come up $3.4 million short under impacts from the Big Beautiful Bill. It will be up to state legislators to decide if the state should make up the federal shortfall.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 16, 2025

An explosion of color has begun to cover Wyoming's landscapes, and the transition happens fast. Wyomingites who want to see the best and boldest golds, reds and oranges will want to plan and prioritize to ensure they see everything at its peak.

When And Where To Go To See Wyoming’s Fantastic Fall Colors

An explosion of color has begun to cover Wyoming's landscapes, and the transition happens fast. Wyomingites who want to see the best and boldest golds, reds and oranges will want to plan and prioritize to ensure they see everything at its peak.

Andrew RossiSeptember 16, 2025

A mountain lion killed an antelope buck and stashed its carcass near the Thermopolis Golf Course, creating a macabre surprise for the person who discovered it. Wyoming Game and Fish later trapped and relocated a “subadult” mountain lion.

Mountain Lion That Stashed Antelope Carcass Near Thermopolis Golf Course Relocated

A mountain lion killed an antelope buck and stashed its carcass near the Thermopolis Golf Course, creating a macabre surprise for the person who discovered it. Wyoming Game and Fish later trapped and relocated a “subadult” mountain lion.

Mark HeinzSeptember 16, 2025

When Robert Redford was told he couldn’t buy the Hole-in-the-Wall bar in Thermopolis because it was installed in the Hot Springs County Museum, he bought another Wyoming bar. Then he had a replica of the Hole-in-the-Wall bar made for his home.

Wyoming Remembers Robert Redford For His Love Of The Wild West

When Robert Redford was told he couldn’t buy the Hole-in-the-Wall bar in Thermopolis because it was installed in the Hot Springs County Museum, he bought another Wyoming bar. Then he had a replica of the Hole-in-the-Wall bar made for his home.

Jackie DorothySeptember 16, 2025

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Campbell County Considers Putting Nuclear Waste Ban To A Vote

Campbell County Commissioners on Tuesday considered a ballot resolution asking people to vote on whether nuclear waste should be stored there. With other states eying Wyoming for their waste, "we need to make a statement," Commissioner Jerry Means said.

David MadisonSeptember 16, 2025

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