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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

Sweetwater county and sheriffs car 5 5 25

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

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Jake NicholsFebruary 10, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Election Bills Nuked * Judiciary: Don’t Change Courts * Filming Begins For Shark Mountain Movie

Mac WatsonFebruary 10, 2026

Six of seven Wyoming election integrity bills failed to clear the state House on the first day of the 2026 legislative session on Monday. It’s a blow to a signature issue for the Freedom Caucus, which controls the chamber but faced bipartisan opposition. House Speaker Chip Neiman also is a Freedom Caucus member.

Six Of Seven Election Reform Bills Killed On Monday, Freedom Caucus Not Happy

Six of seven Wyoming election integrity bills considered Monday failed to clear the House on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. It’s a blow to a top issue for the Freedom Caucus, which controls the chamber but faced bipartisan opposition.

David MadisonFebruary 10, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Budget Cuts Should Be Reconsidered

Dear editor: I am writing to express serious concern regarding proposed budget cuts that, while framed as fiscally responsible, risk undermining Wyoming’s workforce, economy, and long-term stability.

February 10, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Let's Pay Our Wyoming State Employees What They're Worth

Dear editor: State employee compensation is behind the national average by between 7 and 10 percent. Those employees continue to contribute in more ways than just serving the public in a departmental capacity.

February 10, 2026

Wyoming Senate Saves Business Council From Dismantling By 2-1 Vote

The Wyoming Business Council on Monday survived being dismantled, as the state Senate voted down a bill that would have purged it from state law, 21-10. But the agency is still facing a viable budget amendment that would defund it.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2026

Cody Man Accused Of Stealing At Least $100,000 From 90-Year-Old With Failing Memory

A Park County man who claims to be the “business partner” of a 90-year-old Cody woman with a failing memory is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from her over at least a three-year span.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 09, 2026

Mike Yin, D-Jackson, said his no vote on a school recalibration bill on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, reflected what he called a lack of trust by educators in lawmakers’ intentions and direction.

Wyoming House Kills Bill To Change How Schools Get Money, Senate Could Save It

A narrow one-third minority of Wyoming state House representatives voted Monday to block the state’s new proposed method of funding public K-12 schools. But the state Senate has its own version, which could still rescue the proposal.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

Dave Simpson: These Lunatics Want Open Borders

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “There was no country of the 11 we visited that didn't take its borders seriously. Unlike our country during the four disastrous years of the Biden presidency."

Dave SimpsonFebruary 09, 2026

Governor Mark Gordon is delivering his State of the State address at the 68th Wyoming Legislature Budget Session on Monday, February 9.

Gordon Clashes With Freedom Caucus As Wyoming Budget Fight Intensifies

Gov. Mark Gordon urged Wyoming lawmakers to restore his budget priorities, protect state workers’ raises and keep investing in education and development. He also pushed for an abortion-limiting constitutional amendment and took a veiled shot at the Freedom Caucus.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

Representative Rachel Rodriguez-Williams at the Freedom Caucus Press Conference at the Capitol on February 9

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Unveils 2026 Agenda Outside Wyoming Capitol

From banning abortion to raising concerns about “East Coast professors” at UW, the Freedom Caucus spelled out its priorities for the 2026 legislative session Monday. “The Freedom Caucus exists for the people of Wyoming," chair Rodriguez-Williams said.

David MadisonFebruary 09, 2026

The nation’s first human case of screwworm was confirmed in Maryland on Sunday in a Central American traveler and it’s heightening vigilance among Wyoming ranchers. The flesh-eating parasite, which are known to infest cattle, could cost American ranchers billions if another outbreak occurs.

Midwest Cold Snap Is Slowing Down The Spread Of New World Screwworm

Although it's been balmy in Wyoming, the arctic blast that hit Texas and northern Mexico is slowing the spread of the New World screwworm. While that’s good news, it doesn’t mean the strict monitoring will let up anytime soon along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 09, 2026

Lack Of Snowflakes Haven’t Discouraged Wyoming Ski Season Pass Holders

By and large, skiers know the drill: Purchase a season pass, take a gamble on the weather. Ski areas famously have policies against refunds because of unseasonable weather. And season pass holders in Wyoming are taking it in stride, at least so far.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 09, 2026

Wyoming Might Finally Get A Big Dump Of Snow And Then More Snow

Meteorologists are monitoring an incoming winter weather system that they say will provide western Wyoming's snowpacks with high-quality snow. “The best, heaviest snow will fall west of the Continental Divide," Don Day said, mentioning that this could start a trend.

Andrew RossiFebruary 09, 2026

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Lynne J. Boomgaarden speaks at the opening session at the 68th Wyoming Legislature Budget Session on Monday, February 9.

Wyoming Chief Justice Urges Legislature Not To Revamp Courts Over Abortion Ruling

The chief justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court urged the Legislature Monday not to revamp the state’s courts based on the high court’s opinion declaring abortion a fundamental health care right. Early in her speech, the Freedom Caucus chair walked out.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

Two Dead After Semi Explodes On Impact With Another Semi Parked Along I-80

Two people are dead after their semitrailer exploded when it hit another semi that was parked illegally on the side of Interstate 80 near Green River on Sunday. The crash “was a pretty bad one,” said one responder. “It was almost like a movie scene.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 09, 2026

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