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Rep. Mike Yin claimed Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, that a Teton County GOP leader "handed out" checks on the state Legislature floor.

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

Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee testifying at the House Minerals Committee Meeting on Bill H22, Recall on municipal officers.

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

When it was built in 2015, the Costco warehouse store at 1818 South 300 West in Salt Lake City was the largest in the world. Last month, it also was the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian altercation over a parkig space.

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

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

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

Rep. Gary Brown, R-Cheyenne, left, and Rep. Art Washut, R-Casper.

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

Dozens Support Urban Farm As It Faces Forced Annexation By Cheyenne

Dozens of residents urged Cheyenne’s City Council to delay annexing WY fresh farm, fearing it would disrupt the longtime urban farm. Mayor Patrick Collins said annexation clarifies city boundaries without forcing the farm to close.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 10, 2026

Sen. Tim French, R-Powell, who supports landowner tag sales, told Cowboy State Daily that the matter isn’t going away. FILE PHOTO

Senate Soundly Rejects Landowner Hunting Tag Sales As Supporters Vow To Try Again

A bill that would have allowed the sale of landowner hunting tags was soundly rejected for introduction to the Wyoming Senate. Hunters hailed it as a victory while Sen. Tim French, a vocal supporter, vowed to bring it back.

Mark HeinzFebruary 10, 2026

Rep. Bill Allemand made an impassioned pitch Tuesday for House Joint Resolution 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have required an affirmative vote of the people before any high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel could be stored in Wyoming. The measure failed.

Wyoming Lawmakers Vote Down Nuclear Waste Referendum And Nuclear Cop Bill

A proposed constitutional amendment requiring public vote on nuclear waste storage decisions in Wyoming failed on Tuesday, one day after a bill was killed to give armed security guards at nuclear facilities legal authority to defend against threats.

David MadisonFebruary 10, 2026

Rep. Lloyd Larsen, R-Lander, moved for the committee to advance a bill on Tuesday that would let all state law enforcement officers cite truck drivers who lack English proficiency.

Bill Letting All Wyoming Law Officers Cite Non-English-Speaking Truckers Advances

A bill giving all Wyoming law enforcement officers the authority to cite non-English-proficient commercial truck drivers advanced Tuesday by a unanimous vote. Violators would be banned from driving until they could demonstrate English language proficiency.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2026

Sleeping Giant Ski Area Near Cody Has A Buyer But Not One Who Wants A Ski Resort

Sleeping Giant Ski Area near Cody has a buyer but they aren't interested in re-opening it as a ski resort. The Dallas-based company said they don't believe skiing can be economically feasible but they are interested in creating a summer adventure park.

Renée JeanFebruary 10, 2026

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Undocumented Immigrant Trucker Claims Unlawful Detention After Arrest In Green River

An undocumented trucker arrested in Green River says he’s being held illegally after reporting a broken mirror. His lawyers argue a new DHS policy is illegally keeping him in ICE custody. The sheriff's office says he didn’t provide necessary documentation.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2026

Joe Rubino, Secretary of State’s Policy Director. Bills HB85 and HB86 - Post Election Audit procedures and Removal of county officers-election code violations

Committee Advances Two Election Reform Bills Born From Weston County Controversy

Two election reform bills inspired by the troubled 2024 general election in Weston County cleared the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee on Tuesday, sending both to the full Legislature for consideration during the budget session.

David MadisonFebruary 10, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Has A Great University. Our Kids — And Our State — Deserve It

UW President Ed Seidel writes, "In new rankings by TIME Magazine, we are listed as the No. 61 public university in the U.S. By comparison, UW’s ranking is significantly higher than a number of larger flagship and land-grant universities in neighboring states."

Guest ColumnFebruary 10, 2026

Wyoming cattle ranchers are worried over President Trump's executive order allowing 80,000 more metric tons of beef trimmings from Argentina. Inset: Laramie County rancher Mark Eisele

Wyoming Cattle Ranchers Worried Over Trump Order To Import More Argentine Beef

Wyoming cattle ranchers are worried over President Trump's executive order allowing 80,000 more metric tons of beef trimmings from Argentina. They say it won’t lower grocery store prices and risks introducing diseases.

Renée JeanFebruary 10, 2026

Guest Column: Don't Get Fooled By Catchy Bill Titles, This Is A Budget Session

Former State Sen. Rex Arney writes, "If the past is prologue, far too many non-budget bills will be introduced in spite there being no compelling reason. My hope is legislators will show restraint and give careful consideration when voting on introduction of non-budget bills."

Guest ColumnFebruary 10, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsFebruary 10, 2026

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