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It’s 'Not Unique' For Criminals To Raid Crime Lab Shipments, DCI Chief Says
A Rawlins UPS worker has pleaded guilty to a felony for stealing drugs and other evidence destined for the Wyoming State Crime Lab. Having evidence stolen during transit is “not unique,” the state Division of Criminal Investigation chief told legislators this week.
Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2025
TerraPower Plant Will Have More Nuclear Cops Than The Local Sheriff’s Office
TerraPower experts are working with Wyoming legislators to create a special security force to protect the company's new nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The force of nuclear cops will outnumber the local Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
David MadisonMay 23, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Friday, May 23, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 23, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 23, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * "Bakken Boom" For Southwest Wyoming? * Longtime Wyoming Tourism Chief To Retire * Couple Sues Teton County Over Fee “Extortion”
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2025
Wyoming Shooters Closer To Being Able To Buy Suppressors Over-The-Counter
Wyomingites might soon be able to buy firearms suppressors over-the-counter. A bill lifting restrictions on them passed the U.S. House on Wednesday.
Mark HeinzMay 22, 2025
Wyoming Corner-Crossing Case Would Set National Law If Supreme Court Hears It
Wyoming’s noted “corner-crossing” case could end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. If it does, it would settle once and for all whether hopping corners between private and public land parcels is legal.
Mark HeinzMay 22, 2025
Couple Sues Teton County, Calls $24,000 Homebuilding Fee ‘Extortion’
A couple who paid a $24,325 fee to Teton County government to build a home on property they already owned is suing, calling the charge “extortion.” The fee also is an unconstitutional “taking” without compensation, the lawsuit claims.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025
Oregon Pilot Convicted Of Felony For Hitting Yellowstone Flagger With Jeep
A federal jury convicted a 67-year-old pilot from Oregon on Wednesday for shoving a flagger in Yellowstone National Park backward with his Jeep during a construction delay. He could get up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines for the felony.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025
Will Massive Oil And Gas Reserves Mean A New ‘Bakken Boom’ For Southwest Wyoming?
Massive oil and gas reserves identified across southwest Wyoming are being called out this week by federal officials as “substantial.” It has local industry watchers wondering if that could mean a new “Bakken boom” in the region.
David MadisonMay 22, 2025
Longtime Wyoming Tourism Director Diane Shober To Retire After 22 Years
Longtime Wyoming Tourism Director Diane Shober announced she’s retiring at the end of 2025. Author CJ Box says she’s the best in the business and former Gov. Dave Freudenthal says she was perfect for the job — an “unbearably happy human being.”
Renée JeanMay 22, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Deep Cuts To Department Of Education
A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Thursday blocked the president’s 2-month-old executive order slashing the U.S. Department of Education in half. The ruling also reinstates terminated department employees.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025
WYDOT Opens Snowy Range, Beartooth Highway Expected To Open Before Weekend
After clearing up to 15 feet of snow in some spots of Wyoming Highway 130, the Snowy Range opened for the season Thursday. The Wyoming Department of Transportation also says the Beartooth Highway and Highway 14A should be open Friday.
Andrew RossiMay 22, 2025
Hageman’s Budget Vote Critical As House Passes One Big Beautiful Act 215-214
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday lauded the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act, which passed by one vote, 215-214. Among other things, it preserves income tax cuts, scraps green energy tax incentives and promotes the oil, coal and timber industries.
Sean BarryMay 22, 2025
Barrasso Cheers Vote To Kill California Mandate To ‘Force-Feed’ EVs On Everyone
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso cheered Thursday’s vote to kill California regulations that would end using gas-powered vehicles in favor of EVs. He said Republicans rejected efforts by Democrats "to force-feed electric vehicles to every single American.”
Sean BarryMay 22, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Thursday, May 22, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 22, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Wyo Dem Chief Steps Down * Angry Town Hall In Lusk Over Wind * Walmart Asking Wyo Lawmakers For Help
Wendy CorrMay 22, 2025
Flaming Gorge Lake Trout Still Devouring Kokanee Salmon Despite No Limits, Marina Owner Says
A marina owner at Flaming Gorge told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that lake trout are gobbling too many prized kokanee salmon. He said the catch limits on lake trout aren’t enough and should be commercially netted.
Mark HeinzMay 22, 2025
Wyoming Service Workers Optimistic Over Senate Passage Of No Tax On Tips Bill
In a surprise move, the U.S. Senate passed the No Tax on Tips bill unanimously. The reaction from Wyoming service employees ranged from cautious optimism to elation. “The blue-collar worker, what’s left of us, needs their tips to help ends meet,” one barber said.
Renée JeanMay 22, 2025
Walmart Asks Wyoming Lawmakers For Help With Organized Theft
Walmart asked Wyoming’s lawmakers to strengthen laws to curb organized retail theft - which is generally an orchestrated scheme in which co-conspirators conduct targeted, repeating thefts as a business. Company officials said they are seeing a rise in sophisticated and organized theft rings.
Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025
At Lusk Town Meeting, Locals Say Wind Projects Have Ended Friendships
At a town hall meeting in Lusk hosted by Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Wednesday, locals said wind projects on 180,000 acres of land in eastern Wyoming has stirred up anger and resentment.
Greg JohnsonMay 22, 2025
Pumping CO2 Into Wells Helps With Recovery But Wyoming Energy Leaders Say Cost Is High
Wyoming lawmakers on the Joint Minerals Committee heard testimony Wednesday on how pressurizing oil wells with carbon dioxide pushes out what oil remains, but paying for the infrastructure remains a financial challenge for operators.
David MadisonMay 21, 2025
Why So Many Grizzly Bears This Year On Social Media?
Photos of Wyoming grizzlies are blowing up all over social media. While that’s partly because there are more bears, it’s also because there are more people taking pictures of them, wildlife photographers say.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Don't Penalize Local Government
Dear editor: I recently attended the interim Joint Corporations committee hearing, and I am deeply concerned by the testimony advocating for limiting the ability of local governments to fund staff and elected officials' participation in various professional associations like the Wyoming Association of Municipalities.
May 21, 2025
Judge Removes Psychologist From Case Of Sheridan Man Accused In Mother's Death
A psychologist in the case of a Sheridan man accused of murdering his mother, voiced concerns that Israel Melvin was not fit to stand trial. A judge in the case dismissed the evaluator, saying he did not conduct the right test - which was whether the man was insane when his mother died.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2025