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"Hands On Everything": Clerk Warns Of Tampering Risk As Voting Machine Bill Passes
Fremont County Clerk Julie Freese warned lawmakers of tampering risks after observers mishandled records during a past voting machine test. The bill, clarifying public access to election equipment checks, was subsequently advanced.
David MadisonMarch 05, 2026
Wyoming's Snowpack Ranges From "Just Okay" to "Basically Horrible" As Winter Ends
After the warmest winter in Wyoming's recorded history, the quality of snowpack ranges from “just okay” to "a new record low" to “nonexistent." The state climate office isn't panicking but notes “We're looking at record low snowpack in several basins."
Andrew RossiMarch 05, 2026
WYDOT Auditing Wyoming Highway Patrol After Overtime Spending Surges 226%
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is being audited after the agency blew past its annual overtime budget by more than $2.4 million last year. "We used more than 50,000 hours of overtime, which was a cost of over $4 million," patrol chief Col. Tim Cameron said.
David MadisonMarch 05, 2026
Cheyenne Stripper Sought For Assaulting Another Stripper At Gunpoint
A 28-year-old Cheyenne exotic dancer is being sought on a warrant after sheriff's deputies say she assaulted another dancer at gunpoint over a dispute about a “regular.” She is also charged with stealing a pistol and assaulting her boyfriend with her vehicle.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 05, 2026
Guest Column: Congress Must Codify Trump’s Rule To Make Forests Manageable Again
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Last week, I introduced legislation to codify Trump’s efforts and cement the gravestone for the Roadless Rule once and for all. Repealing the Roadless Rule is the first step to saving ourselves from further environmental harm."
Guest ColumnMarch 05, 2026
Cody Roberts Pleads Guilty In Wyoming Wolf Torture Case
In a notorious case that snagged global headlines, Wyoming man Cody Roberts on Thursday pleaded guilty to torturing a wolf and apologized publicly, after establishing a plea agreement. “I’d just like to say I sincerely regret my actions,” Roberts said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026
"A Direct Apology Is Lacking:" Former Worland Cop Sentenced For Molesting Children
Former Worland police officer Myron Chatwin was sentenced Wednesday evening to 40–70 years in prison for sexually abusing three children. Judge Bobbie Overfield denied a more lenient sentence, citing his lack of remorse. “A direct apology is lacking,” the judge said.
Jackie DorothyMarch 05, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 05, 2026
CheckGate Investigation: House Committee Rules No Bribery Or Misconduct
A committee charged with investigating the so-called CheckGate controversy over handing out checks on the Wyoming House floor said Wednesday it found no bribery or misconduct. However, it also determined it was bad conduct that “must never occur again."
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * CheckGate Investigation Results * TerraPower GetsFormal OK To Begin * Sheriff Gets National Attention For Truck Sweep
Mac WatsonMarch 05, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming’s Soul. Still For Sale?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "When money flows from out of state, when scripts are secret, when fundraisers exclude the press, when checks are handed out on the House floor, people begin to suspect the Legislature is being managed from somewhere other than Wyoming."
Tom LubnauMarch 05, 2026
Laramie County Illegal Truck Crackdown Applauded By Truckers, Industry
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office’s “Truck Around and Find Out” sweep that caught 32 illegal immigrants last week has support from truck drivers and industry groups flooding in from across the U.S. “It’s already dangerous out here as it is,” they say.
Greg JohnsonMarch 05, 2026
Cheyenne Farm Owner Fears Jail As Forced Annexation Threatens Livelihood
Wy fresh farm owner Tommie Kniseley fears she could face criminal charges, fines and even jail if the Cheyenne City Council annexes her farm business. She and her family say the rushed annexation plan leaves their homestead and livelihood vulnerable.
Kate MeadowsMarch 05, 2026
Wyoming Senate Refuses To Rescue Bill Purging Sex Books From Children's Library
Sen. Troy McKeown tried and failed Wednesday to resurrect a bill that sought to pull sexually-explicit books from children’s sections in libraries, after the Senate let it die. His effort failed 13-18.
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026
Cheyenne Woman Accused Of Crashing Into Ex-Boyfriend Twice In Wild Car Chase
A Cheyenne woman was in court Wednesday, accused of initiating a wild car chase with her ex-boyfriend that ended after she hit his car twice. It also was her third violation in a month of a protection order to stay away from him.
Greg JohnsonMarch 05, 2026
Why It Likely Doesn’t Make Any Difference That The Corner Crossing Bill Died
Hunters and law enforcement told Cowboy State Daily that the failure to pass a corner crossing bill really doesn’t make any difference. Just consider that the 10th Circuit Court’s decision settled the matter and continue to corner cross, they say.
Mark HeinzMarch 04, 2026
Converse County Commissioner Announces Run For Secretary Of State
Robert Short, a three-term county commissioner in Converse County, announced Wednesday he will run for Secretary of State. He said if elected, he wouldn't push as much for law changes. “The Secretary of State’s job is to enforce law, not make it," he said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2026
TerraPower Gets OK To Build Wyoming Nuclear Plant, First Approval In 10 Years
TerraPower was approved Wednesday for a construction permit to build a first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant near Kemmerer, Wyoming. It’s the first such approval in 10 years in what the company calls “a historic day for the United States’ nuclear industry.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 04, 2026
Education Department Completes Special Monitoring Of Rock Springs School District
The Wyoming Department of Education has completed a weeklong review of a Rock Springs special education program. This comes after complaints of staffing and supervision of special education children as well as responsiveness and transparency concerns.
Kate MeadowsMarch 04, 2026
Converse County Head-On Crash Kills Father of Three, Injures Dad Of Four
A head-on crash on Sunday evening has left a Torrington family of three without a father and a Buffalo father of four in the hospital. Authorities say the head-on crash was called into the department at 8:42 p.m. and no cause has yet been determined.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 04, 2026
Wyoming State Rep Says He Was Unlawfully Interrogated In Drunk Driving Arrest
Rep. Bill Allemand is asking the court to throw out his drunk driving case, arguing he was unlawfully handcuffed and questioned without Miranda rights. Allemand allegedly had a blood alcohol content level three times the legal limit
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 04, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyoming Housing Crisis * School Recalibration Still Going * No Winter In Wyoming, Unlike The East
Mac WatsonMarch 04, 2026
Gordon Signs Bill To Keep NIL Money Out Of Wyoming High School Sports
A Wyoming bill to keep name, image, and likeness payouts out of high school sports is now law after Gov. Mark Gordon signed it Tuesday. Gordon said it's a commonsense measure after what's happened to college sports.
Clair McFarland & David MadisonMarch 04, 2026