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Hot Springs County Commission Fight Over Split From 'Socialist' State Group
The Hot Springs County Commission is fighting over whether to become the only member to pull out of group that represents all Wyoming's counties. One member wants to because of the group's "socialist" tendencies, while the chairman strongly disagrees.
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2025
170 Pregnant Ewes Burn In Devastating Ranch Fire Near Wright
A large barn with 170 pregnant ewes inside burned early Monday morning on a ranch near Wright, Wyoming. The rancher said the barn was fine at 4:30 a.m., then by 5:15 was fully engulfed and too hot to approach.
Greg JohnsonMay 06, 2025
Wyoming Delegation, GOP Install Bisignano To Head Up Social Security
Longtime banker Frank Bisignano was confirmed to run the Social Security Administration on Tuesday on a strictly party-line vote, 53-47. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said Bisignano will help address “understaffing impacting all six Social Security offices in Wyoming, as well as the closure of the Cody office.”
Sean BarryMay 06, 2025
Wyoming Businesses Expand To Asia Markets That Can’t Get Enough Cowboy Culture
More Wyoming businesses are finding eager buyers for their products in Asia markets that can’t get enough cowboy culture. That success has the state exploring more ways to bolster Wyoming trade with countries in Asia.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Needs Impartial Judges, Not Political Campaigns
Dear editor: Wyoming’s judicial system, while not perfect, is far more balanced and accountable than the alternatives some are proposing. Let’s not throw away a well-functioning process in the name of political populism."
May 06, 2025
Guest Column: Economics In Action -- Understanding Government Inefficiency
Guest columnist Island Richards writes, "Government will never be 100 percent efficient. Those who insist otherwise don’t show profound observation, just shallow slogans. Perfect efficiency in government is impossible because government itself stands in the way."
Guest ColumnMay 06, 2025
Spring Can Begin — Bob The Barrel Reaches The Shore Of Fremont Lake
After spending two months on the ice of Fremont Lake near Pinedale, Bob the Barrel finally reached the shore of Fremont Lake at 6:25 a.m. Sunday. Locals have been watching and waiting on the barrel to break through annually for 85 years.
Andrew RossiMay 06, 2025
Hot Springs County Keeps Getting Sued Over Controversial Tipi Retreat
Hot Springs County is being sued for a second time in four years over a controversial teepee resort and a private road used by multiple landowners. The dispute has divided officials, with a commissioner testifying against the county in court.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2025
Judge Says UW Athletes Suing Over Trans Player Can’t Appeal His Pronoun Rule
A Colorado federal judge has denied a group of female college athletes, including three from the University of Wyoming, a chance to appeal his transgender pronoun usage rule. They also can’t challenge his involvement in the case.
Clair McFarlandMay 06, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Jake NicholsMay 06, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * Serial Killer Coming To Wyo * GOP Wants ICE Facility In Wyoming * What Was That Gigantic Fireball Over Yellowstone?
Wendy CorrMay 06, 2025
States Move To Ban Glocks Over Worries They Can Be Made Fully Automatic
There’s already a ban on “Glock switches,” devices that can make the semiautomatic handgun fully automatic. Now some states are trying to also ban Glock pistols themselves.
Mark HeinzMay 05, 2025
Prosecutor Says Teen Girl Accused In Bonfire Shooting Has Biker Gang Ties
A prosecutor's recent court filing says a 16-year-old girl accused of shooting two men in Sweetwater County should be tried as an adult, pointing to her suspected ties to an outlaw motorcycle gang. Her next court hearing is May 14.
Clair McFarlandMay 05, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Before Raising Taxes, Go Through The Budget Line-By-Line
Dear editor: This week, the Crook County commissioners meet to discuss adding up to 5 mills to levy yet more taxes against the people.
May 05, 2025
Guest Column: Judicial Selection Process Is Secretive, Controlled By Liberal Legal Insiders
State Rep. Joe Webb writes, "Wyoming’s judges should be picked in a way that is open, honest, and reflects the values of the people — not just the opinions of a small group of lawyers."
CSD StaffMay 05, 2025
Dave Simpson: 'The Bad News Is, You've Got Cancer'
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “If just one guy reading this decides it's time to go get that PSA test he's been putting off, and a cancer that is slow moving in its early stages is caught in time, then this column will be a success.”
Dave SimpsonMay 05, 2025
Huge "Once-In-A-Decade" Fireball Seen Over Wyoming, Other Western States
Hundreds of people reported seeing a huge purple-green fireball streak over several Western states Saturday night. The “once-in-a-decade” event displayed a spectacular spectrum of colors as it burned across the sky.
Andrew RossiMay 05, 2025
History Says Yellowstone, Grand Teton Parks Can Expect More Than 8.4M Visitors
The superintendents of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are predicting an “outstanding” summer despite staff cuts to the federal parks system that have worried many outdoor enthusiasts.
Andrew RossiMay 05, 2025
BLM Approves New $5 Billion Pacific Soda Trona Mine Near Green River
The Bureau of Land Management announced Friday it's approved Pacific Soda’s proposed $5 billion Dry Creek Trona Mine Project south of Green River. The project promises hundreds of full-time jobs.
David MadisonMay 05, 2025
Ringtail, Rare In Wyoming, Spotted Near Baggs — And Game And Fish Wants It
Ringtails, a distant cousin of raccoons, are a rare sight in Wyoming. A Baggs-area family spotted and photographed one, and Game and Fish hope to trap and release it somewhere safe from dogs.
Mark HeinzMay 05, 2025
State GOP Wants Federal ICE Detention Center Opened In Wyoming
The Wyoming Republican Party passed a resolution at its meeting Saturday calling for the opening of a federally funded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2025
Accused Serial Killer Trucker Convicted In Tennessee, Now Headed To Wyoming For Trial
The Friday conviction of long-haul trucker Clark Perry Baldwin for murdering a woman in Tennessee clears the way for his return to Wyoming for trial. His DNA has linked Baldwin to two cold-case murders in the early 1990s.
Clair McFarlandMay 05, 2025
3 Casper Police Officers Remain On Leave After Woman Shot On Burglary Call
Three police officers remain on leave a week after a local woman was shot and killed during a burglary call, the Caper Police Department confirmed Monday. Meanwhile, the Division of Criminal Investigation says it’s investigating.
Dale KillingbeckMay 05, 2025
Wyoming Groups Lobby To Reverse $400 Million In Cuts To AmeriCorps
A number of Wyoming groups are lobbying the state’s congressional delegation to reverse $400 million in cuts to AmeriCorps. But, so far, they have expressed support for DOGE and its mission to cut wasteful spending.
Zakary SonntagMay 05, 2025