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Group Wants Nearly 1,200 Grizzlies In California, But Could It Actually Happen?
A new study from a group that wants grizzlies reintroduced to California claims the state could handle nearly 1,200 bears. Wildlife officials say that’s unrealistic.
Mark HeinzApril 19, 2025
Protecting Wyoming Pronghorn A Balancing Act Of Conservation, Energy Development
The “Path of the Pronghorn,” one of Wyoming’s most-used antelope travel routes, could be designated as an official migration corridor, possibly restricting energy development.
Mark HeinzApril 19, 2025
The American West: The Birth Of The Rough Riders
Each recruit had to be a good shot be able to ride anything in the line of horseflesh, a rough and ready fighter, and above all must absolutely have no understanding of the word fear.
James A. CrutchfieldApril 19, 2025
Softball-Sized Hail Leaves Path Of Destruction Across Eastern Nebraska
The same cold front that blasted Wyoming with winter thunderstorms caused tornadoes, 80 mph winds and baseball- to softball-sized hail in eastern Nebraska. It left a huge swath of destruction behind.
Andrew RossiApril 19, 2025
There’s Something In Wyoming That Makes It Perfect To Grow Coors’ Special Barley
A special blend of barley has been grown by hundreds of farmers in Wyoming and three other Western states exclusively to brew Coors beer. That includes Jim Miller’s family near Worland, who thinks the crop is going to be “tremendous” this year.
Jackie DorothyApril 19, 2025
Visit To War Memorials Emotional For Casper Vet, 96, Who Served In WWII, Korea
It’s been decades since Casper resident Bob Cook served in the Army during World War II and Korean War. Now 96, he finally got to visit his memorials in Washington, D.C., a trip that was extremely emotional and meaningful.
Jackie DorothyApril 19, 2025
Wyoming Students Turn Shipping Container Into High-Tech Greenhouse
Central Wyoming College has engineered a shipping container into a high-tech greenhouse that’s like something out of “The Jetsons." It creates its own sunshine and rain to grow all kinds of produce.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2025
'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Ocean's 11' Writer Had A Rough Childhood In Cheyenne
George Clayton Johnson wrote screenplays for “Star Trek,” “The Twilight Zone” and the original “Ocean's 11” before he turned 40. Born in a barn in Cheyenne, he went on to write some of the most celebrated classic TV episodes and screenplays.
Andrew RossiApril 19, 2025
Joan Barron: National Groups Scripting State Lawmaking Is On The Rise Again
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Senate President Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, said he attended a National Confrence of State Legislatures, but was not impressed. The discussion was on marijuna, a topic he had no interest in, he said, noting he felt the organization had a liberal bias."
Joan BarronApril 19, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Telling A Bunch Of Texans About The Yellowstone Supervolcano
Bill Sniffin writes: “Yellowstone is huge, over 2.2 million acres. Almost 5 million people visited it last year. It's the world’s first national park — and I love it!”
Bill SniffinApril 19, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: At Lander’s Pushroot Brewing, It’s All About The Foam
Pushroot Brewing Company in Lander brings unique Czech pours to Wyoming that put a luxurious twist on beer. It’s all about big heads, and even a beer pour that’s all foam.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2025
Video: In Jeffrey City, One Son Cleans Out A Motel And Makes Peace With The Past
The son of a late motel owner in Jeffrey City is sorting through the unexpected inheritance his father left behind with memories scattered everywhere. Randy Robinett returns almost every weekend to fix and clean it up, despite the painful memories of his dad’s unexpected death in May 2024.
Hannah Brock & Reilly StrandApril 19, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Says Trump’s Overhaul Of Endangered Species Act Long Overdue
Changing the definition of “harm” in the Endangered Species Act, as the Trump administration proposes, could overhaul the ESA. It’s also long overdue, Wyoming’s delegation says, saying its “a great solution” to a problem caused by federal overregulation.
Sean BarryApril 19, 2025
A Whole Town Near Yellowstone Is For Sale For Less Than $3 Million
Located 45 minutes from Yellowstone’s north entrance, the entire town of Pray, Montana, is for sale for $2.6 million. That includes its 100-year-old general store, post office, home and cabins.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2025
Saxsquatch, The Baddest Sax-Blowing Bigfoot, Comes Out Of Hiding For Concert
Bigfoot came out of wherever he hides in the woods to make a rare public appearance Wednesday night in Fort Collins, Colo. Going by the stage name Saxsquatch, the baddest sax-blowing bigfoot in the forest, put on a monstrous concert.
Leo WolfsonApril 19, 2025
Murder Of Wyoming College Student Still Raw For Family After Nearly 30 Years
In 1996, 18-year-old Berry Bryant of Riverton was murdered by a fellow Northwest College student. Her brother, Ryan, says her death is still raw for the family and he wants to keep Berry’s memory alive — even if it means laughing about it on a podcast.
Jen KocherApril 19, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, April 19, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsApril 19, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Wendy Corr
This week, host Wendy Corr is the subject of the interview, rather than the host. Cowboy State Daily's Mark Heinz guides the conversation, focusing on Corr's road to broadcasting, and being chosen as a Western Heritage Award winner.
Wendy CorrApril 19, 2025
Protestors To Rally Against Trump Across Wyoming, Nation’s Most Trump-Friendly State
Wyoming protestors plan to rally Saturday across Wyoming against President Donald Trump and his policies — even if they they're appealing to folks in the most Trump-friendly state in the nation.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2025
Montana Measles Outbreak Triggers Emergency Response Near Wyoming Border
Five cases of the measles confirmed Thursday are the first in Montana since 1990. They’ve prompted an emergency response in Gallatin County near the Wyoming border and Yellowstone's West Entrance.
David MadisonApril 19, 2025
Wyoming Tribe's Law Firm One Of The Few Fighting Trump's Big-Law Orders
While nine law firms have made deals to avoid President Donald Trump’s orders targeting them, the one that works for Wyoming’s largest federally recognized Indian tribe is continuing to fight the federal government in court.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2025
Standoff Suspect Thrust Katana Sword Through Door, Pointed BB Pistol, Police Say
The Riverton man who barricaded himself inside home for 11 hours this week thrust a Samurai-style katana sword through a door at cops, police say. He also brandished a BB gun that looked like a Sig Sauer pistol.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2025
Gordon On Middle East, Asia Tour To Build Wyoming’s International Business Profile
Gov. Mark Gordon is piling up the frequent flier miles on a Middle East and Asia tour to build Wyoming’s international business profile. He’s also meeting with Wyoming military stationed overseas.
Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2025
It’s Been 20 Years Since Two Evanston Firefighters Died Trying To Save Children
It was 20 years ago on April 18, 2005, when Evanston, Wyoming, firefighters Robert Henderson and Jacob Cook ran into a burning apartment building to rescue children they thought were inside. The children had gotten out, but they died in the attempt.
Dale KillingbeckApril 18, 2025