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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
Rep. Mike Yin Claims Jackson GOP Leader 'Handed Out' Checks On Floor Of Legislature
Rep. Mike Yin claimed Wednesday that Teton County GOP leader Rebecca Bextel "handed out" checks on the floor of the state legislature. The accusation prompted outrage and a formal protest. Bextel countered, "I have not written any campaign checks this year so far."
Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2026
Wyoming Bill Advances That Would Allow Voters To Recall Local Officials
Wyoming lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a bill to let voters recall mayors and other local officials as there is no mechanism in place now. Supporters cite accountability, while critics worry about and politicized recalls.
David MadisonFebruary 11, 2026
Evanston Man Accused Of Mowing Down Woman Trying To Save Costco Parking Space
An Evanston man was charged with a felony Tuesday, accused of driving his truck into a woman trying to save a parking space at a Costco in Salt Lake. He claims she fell after he revved his engine, but witnesses and video say he accelerated into the woman.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Jake NicholsFebruary 11, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday's headlines include: * Gordon Glad Bills Are Dying * Sleeping Giant Finally Has Buyer * Ranchers Worried Over Trump Order
Mac WatsonFebruary 11, 2026
Supreme Court Grills Wyoming Education Association Over Challenge To School Choice Program
Three Wyoming Supreme Court justices grilled the Wyoming Education Association on Tuesday after the advocacy group called Wyoming’s school-choice scholarship program unconstitutional and harmful.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2026
Wyoming House Kills Bill To Make Counties Pay Costs For Self-Defense Acquittals
The Wyoming House killed a bill Tuesday that would have made counties reimburse “all reasonable costs” for people found not guilty for using force in self-defense.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2026
Elon Musk Shares Post Calling Out Democrats For All Voting Against Wyoming Grooming Bill
A vote on a bill aimed at establishing criminal penalties in Wyoming for the grooming of minors caught the eye of Elon Musk. He shared a post calling out Democrats for voting against the bill. However, 13 Republicans also voted against it.
Jen KocherFebruary 11, 2026
House Advances Bill Requiring Informed Consent, Civil Liability For Abortions
Barely a month after the Wyoming Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion bans, legislators fired back Tuesday with a bill that takes a different angle. House Bill 117 requires informed consent for abortions and will allow people to sue over them.
David MadisonFebruary 11, 2026
Gordon: It's Refreshing To See So Many Bills Die Because It's A Budget Session, After All
At a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon said it was refreshing to see so many bills die. He said he sees that as a sign that lawmakers are respecting their higher priority of passing a two-year state budget - and doing so within about 20 days.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2026
‘Now I See What The Big Deal Is’: Lummis Gets A Look At Unredacted Epstein Files
Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis was one of the members of Congress who got a look at the unredacted Epstein files on Monday. “Now I see what the big deal is,” she said, adding that “it was worth investigating.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2026
Torrington Woman Accused Of Serving Up Young Child To Boyfriend For $5,000 Offer
A Torrington woman is accused of providing a young child to a now-convicted child sex predator for the promise of $5,000. She denies the charges, saying the alleged acts were simply his fantasies.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 10, 2026
Ken Buck: Rising Gold Prices Underscore Uncle Sam's Spending Problem
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Every U.S. resident is $115,000 in debt, and that number is rapidly climbing. The national debt is growing by $70,000 per second. Interest costs, which exceed national defense spending, are now the fastest-growing piece of the U.S. budget."
Ken BuckFebruary 10, 2026