Headlines
Explore a chronological display of Cowboy State Daily’s articles.
News
Scott Clem: Checks On The House Floor? Absolutely Not.
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Every lawmaker who accepted a check under those circumstances revealed something troubling: a lack of awareness of the Wyoming Constitution and a disregard for the moral obligations of public office."
Scott ClemFebruary 13, 2026
Biteman's Wyoming Energy Dominance Bill Gets Unanimous Support On Introduction
Senate Pres. Bo Biteman told colleagues Thursday that Wyoming needs to stop waiting and start leading as demand for electricity is expected to spike. He spelled out a vision that would put Wyoming in front of Trump’s push for American energy supremacy.
David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Anti-Abortion Amendment Dies In Senate By One Vote
The Wyoming Senate on Thursday killed a proposed constitutional amendment that would have let the legislature restrict abortion - by redefining health care. Voting against it, Sen. Cale Case said, “It’s crazy to give us that much power.”
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2026
Cheyenne Leaders Say They Finally Have A Solution For Hynds Building And "The Hole"
Cheyenne LEADS CEO Betsey Hale says she has a solution for the Hynds Building, which has been empty for 40+ years, and the burnt-out area next to it known as "The Hole." Hale says she has the funding to turn the area into 69 units of workforce housing.
Renée JeanFebruary 12, 2026
Parent Angered After Nonbinary Book Read To Kindergartners In Sweetwater County
A parent of a kindergartner is angry after a teacher at Sage Elementary School in Rock Springs read a book about non-binary gender ideology to her son’s class. The principal said the teacher stopped reading the book when she realized what it was about.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 12, 2026
House Forms Investigative Committee To See If Checks Passed Were Bribes, Misconduct
All 59 Wyoming representatives who were on the House floor Thursday afternoon voted to convene a special committee to investigate the checks given to lawmakers on the House floor Monday - and if it was an act of bribery or legislative misconduct.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2026
Riverton Woman Admits Stabbing Man During Altercation At Motel
An 18-year Riverton woman who admitted to stabbing a man at a local motel could face significant prison time if convicted. The knife was found hidden under a mattress in her room.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 12, 2026
Men Killed In Semi Explosion On I-80 Were Father-Son Driving Duo
The two men killed Sunday when their semitrailer exploded on impact with another semi on I-80 near Green River were identified Wednesday as a father-son driving duo. They collided with another semi that was illegally parked on the interstate.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming House Will Hear Bill To Investigate How Data Centers Impact Water Supply
A Wyoming House committee advanced a bill Thursday that would provide funding for a study on how data centers, carbon capture, or other large-scale industrial projects might sap or impact the state's water supply.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Projected To Lose 335 Physicians By 2030, Lawmakers Look To Foreign Docs
In an effort to fix Wyoming's physician shortage, a bill to create a new pathway for foreign-trained doctors has advanced in the House. Rep. Jacob Wasserburger said Wyoming is projected to lose 335 physicians by 2030 and 18 of 23 counties currently have a health professional shortage.
David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, February 12, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 12, 2026
Teton County GOP Leader Handed Out Checks To Lawmakers On House Floor
Teton County Republican Party leader Rebecca Bextel handed out checks to lawmakers on the Wyoming House floor Monday, according to interviews, a photograph and her own later statement. She said there was "nothing wrong" with the maneuver.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Puppets, Phones, and Power — Inside Wyoming’s Shadow Legislature
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "We know money changed hands – on the house floor. And during floor debate, you can routinely watch legislators read directly from their phones. We do not know who is scripting the debate."
Tom LubnauFebruary 12, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * PRCA Unveils 35-Acre Complex * Rep. Yin’s Accusation Prompts Formal Protest * Evanston Man Rams Woman Over Parking Space
Mac WatsonFebruary 12, 2026
Guest Column: Parental Rights Shouldn't Put Wyoming Kids At Risk Of Abuse
Rep. Karlee Provenza writes, "We must find a balance when it comes to children who are homeschooled in Wyoming. Families should have freedom, but not if they use that freedom to hurt kids."
Guest ColumnFebruary 12, 2026
Guest Column: Proud Of Wyoming And UW – And If You Take Time To Learn, I Bet You Will Be Too
Guest columnist Marilyn Kite writes, "Most Wyoming citizens are proud of our state. But today, we hear attacks. Where all these attacks are coming from is a puzzle, but they are likely driven by out of state forces that know little about our history and public assets."
Guest ColumnFebruary 12, 2026
Illegal Immigrant Living In Laramie Gets 30 Years For Making Child Porn
An illegal immigrant convicted of making child porn in Laramie will spend 30 years in prison before being deported, the Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. He was caught with nearly 2,700 files, including videos he made of a Wyoming child.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Hand-Count Recount Bill Despite County Clerks’ Objections
Wyoming lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to allow hand-counted recounts despite county clerks warning it wouldn’t work under tight deadlines. Sec. of State Chuck Gray testified in favor calling it "one of the most vetted election bills in this session."
David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Senate Kills Bill To Revamp Courts - Three More Still Alive
One piece of Wyoming legislation aimed at changing the way Wyoming chooses judges and structures courts failed its introductory vote Wednesday in the state Senate — but at least three more reform bills remained viable.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2026
Cody Roberts Wants No Testimony About Running Wolf Down, Taping Its Mouth Shut
A lawyer for Cody Roberts wants to bar testimony about him allegedly running a wolf down with a snowmobile or taping its mouth shut. Those are “prior acts” to taking the wolf to a local bar, according to a motion filed Monday in Roberts’ animal cruelty case.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2026
Cheyenne’s New Administrative Warrants: What Exactly Did The City Council Pass?
Although it was quite controversial, the Cheyenne City Council eventually did pass a new ordinance expanding administrative warrants pertaining to who can enter certain properties. This is what the new ordinance allows.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 11, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Look To Fix Grooming Bill, Which Had Worse Penalties Than Murder
What Elon Musk may not have known when he shared a post calling out Wyoming lawmakers who voted against an anti-child-grooming bill is that the initial version had harsher penalties for grooming than those Wyoming imposes for some murder cases.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2026
Cheyenne Leaders Announce Location Of New PRCA Headquarters and Museum
The Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association's proposed new 35-acre location in Cheyenne was revealed during a legislative reception on Tuesday. PRCA CEO Tom Glause spoke publicly for the first time about his vision for the PRCA in Wyoming.
Renée JeanFebruary 11, 2026
Alta’s Jaelin Kauf Wins Olympic Silver In Historic U.S. Moguls Finish
Jaelin Kauf of Alta, Wyoming, earned her second career Olympic silver in moguls on Wednesday as she and teammate Liz Lemley made history with the first U.S. 1-2 finish in women’s freestyle skiing at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 11, 2026