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"Ol' 115," a streetcar that ran through Sheridan in the 1920s, made its final trip through town to the Sheridan Community Land Trust's headquarters. The historic streetcar will be restored and used an outdoor educational display.

Sheridan's Last Streetcar Make Final Run Through Town To Its First Permanent Home

"Ol' 115," a streetcar that ran through Sheridan in the 1920s, made its final trip through town to the Sheridan Community Land Trust's headquarters Friday. The historic streetcar will be restored and used an outdoor educational display.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2025

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer was criticized by both the left and the right in the wake of Sunday’s tentative deal to end the shutdown. “The Dems were never going to win this, and they knew it,” said former Trump spokesman Sean Spicer.

Pundits Say Schumer, Dems Losers in Shutdown Showdown

Chuck Schumer was criticized by both the left and the right Monday in the wake of the tentative deal to end the shutdown. Former operatives for each party said Schumer was foolish to usher Democrats into the shutdown because he had no viable strategy.

Sean BarryNovember 10, 2025

A Daniel man accused of running over a wolf with a snowmobile, bringing it injured into a bar, taunting it, then shooting it pleaded not guilty Monday. The hearing unfolded via virtual link with 54 attendees, and untold quantities listening on another streaming service.

Cody Roberts Pleads Not Guilty To Animal Cruelty Over Wolf Incident

Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man accused of running over a wolf with a snowmobile, bringing it injured into a bar, taunting it, then shooting it pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty Monday.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025

Dave Simpson: Cheney Didn't Look Like A Future VP At The Time

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Early in his career, Dick Cheney flew under the radar. Quiet, competent, he was almost never the lightning rod, rising in the leadership in the House. That would change when he served as Secretary of Defense and Vice President.”

Dave SimpsonNovember 10, 2025

Cheyenne City Council is weighing changes to its “no soliciting” ordinance to bolster the city’s rules against unwelcome door-to-door soliciting in the wake of an aggressive sales push by roofing companies this past summer.

Fed Up With Aggressive Salesmen, Cheyenne Eyes Harsher 'No Soliciting’ Rules

After baseball-sized hail caused widespread damage throughout Cheyenne in August, some roofers disregarded “no soliciting” signs to the irritation of homeowners. City council members on Monday said the backlash was so fierce, it warrants a municipal response.

Jackson WalkerNovember 10, 2025

Cody Gets Early Start On America's 250th Celebration With New Patriotic Mural

While the nation prepares for the 250th anniversary of America in 2026, Cody's doing a year of celebrating before and after the Fourth of July. A new mural depicting a starred and striped eagle over the city's mountains is the latest patriotic placement.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2025

Mandy Butler, a Casper mother of two, was killed Friday night Nov. 7, 2025, when a wrong-way driver hit her Toyota SUV head-on.

Casper Mother Of Two Killed By Suspected Wrong-Way Driver

The brother of a Casper mother of two killed in a head-on collision Friday night says her children are “insanely saddened” by the devastating crash, but they're surrounded by loved ones. Her father was also in the car and remains hospitalized with serious injuries.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, November 10, 2025

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

Jake NicholsNovember 10, 2025

Josh Hardee and Sean Michaels stand outside the Hilltop Bank branch in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Two Officers in Hilltop Bank’s Cheyenne Office Share an Uncannily Similar Career Story

Both Josh Hardee and Sean Michaels began their careers working in finance before they felt the calling to public service. Even if their day-to-day lives look a bit different these days—Hardee spent nearly two decades with the Wyoming Highway Patrol, while Michaels rose through the ranks of the U.S. Navy during a decorated military career—the Hilltop officers say that calling to serve others has remained.

November 10, 2025

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) walks from his office to a Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on November 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Senate convened for a rare Sunday session in an attempt to end the government shutdown.

Eight Senate Democrats Defect And Vote For Shutdown Deal

The U.S. Senate voted Sunday by the slimmest of margins to end the government shutdown. Sixty votes were needed to overcome the filibuster in the Senate and the bill got the bare minimum when eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans on the vote.

Sean BarryNovember 10, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Radio Newscast: November 10, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Trump Pardons Cheyenne Mechanic * New Lead in Decades Old Casper Cold Case * Today Is 50th Anniversary Of Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck

Mac WatsonNovember 10, 2025

Gail Symons: Election Bill Solutions Without Problems

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "These bills [approved by the Joint Corporations Committee for Wyoming's 2026 Budget Session] aren't responding to Wyoming problems. They're importing fear from cable news and 2020 conspiracy theories that collapsed in court."

Gail SymonsNovember 10, 2025

Cassie Craven: Don’t Politicize My Conservativism

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The attempt by several voices around the state to discredit the Freedom Caucus as a bunch of tinfoil crazies because they talk about chemtrails and transparency in government is wild to me."

Cassie CravenNovember 10, 2025

The nearly 24,000 raw and real images created by Encampment photographer Lora Webb Nichols is creating a global buzz — 63 years after her death. Lifelong friend Nancy Anderson has devoted decades to preserving Nichols' huge library of photos and house.

Through A Woman’s Lens: Encampment Photographs Offer New Look At Wild West

Nancy Anderson devoted decades to preserving thousands of pioneer photographs taken by Lora Webb Nichols of Encampment. The 24,000 photos offer a female vantage point, at a time when the West was making itself into a gritty, mostly male, thing of legend.

Renée JeanNovember 09, 2025

Folks in Lander love to create their own "Godzilla" to-go drinks, but it's fading in popularity as locals debate stricter liquor laws. City officials weigh a new demerit system to crack down on problem bars while others push for enforcing current rules.

"Godzilla" Drinks Live On As Lander Eyes Crackdown On Problem Bars

Folks in Lander love to create their own "Godzilla" drinks, which can comprise anything you want and it's made to-go, but it's fading in popularity as locals debate stricter liquor laws. City officials are weighing a new demerit system to crack down on problem bars.

David MadisonNovember 09, 2025

In 1988, Wyoming reluctantly raised its drinking age to 21 to avoid losing federal highway money, becoming the last state to do wo. The change ended years of defiance and a “bloody border” reputation that drew young drinkers from neighboring states. Above, the Buckhorn Bar in Laramie is packed on weekends when the University of Wyoming is in session.

Last Call: The Night Wyoming Became The Last State To Raise Drinking Age To 21

In 1988, Wyoming reluctantly raised its drinking age to 21 to avoid losing federal highway money, becoming the last state to do so. The change ended years of defiance and a “bloody border” reputation that drew young drinkers from neighboring states.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 09, 2025

Gracies, an eight-room high-class brothel, operated in Hudson, Wyoming, from 1906 to the 1960s. After being shut down, the building was abandoned and left to decay over the past nearly 60 years.

Wyoming History: Hudson’s Wild Legacy Of Brothels And Bootleggers

In the early 1900s until the 1960s, Hudson, Wyoming, was one of the liveliest towns in Fremont County, living up to a legacy of brothels and bootleggers. Even today, the town's website boasts that it had the most brothels in the region.

Jackie DorothyNovember 09, 2025

Pine Creek Ski Area markets itself as “skiing the way it used to be” and offers no public Wi-Fi.

When The Ski Slopes Are Too Crowded, Why Not Rent Your Own Ski Area?

When the weather conditions looked perfect, four friends reached out to Nathan Etcheverry at Pine Creek Ski Area near Cokeville and booked the entire mountain. As it turns out, a number of other ski areas in Wyoming offer the same. It's pricey but there are no lift lines.

David MadisonNovember 09, 2025

Laramie Gunsmith's $24,000 Fine Rifles Are Works Of Art Made For Serious Hunting

Laramie gunsmith Nathan Heineke has revived the timeless craft of making fine hunting rifles that are practically works of art and sell for $24,000 or more. But they aren’t meant to hang on walls; they’re built for serious hunting.

Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2025

L&H Industrial uses the latest technology for precision machining, like this large plasma cutter.

How Wyoming Is Trying To Become A Player In America’s Manufacturing Comeback

Wyoming business leaders say the effort to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. is an existential crisis for America and the world. Gillette businessman Mike Wandler, whose company makes components for NASA, says restoring the balance of power is critical.

Renée JeanNovember 09, 2025

Saratoga Hot Springs Resort owner Michael Janssen is a world-renowned spinal surgeon. He’s also a powerboat racing champion, which makes him the best guy for the job when it comes to treating injuries in Key West at powerboat races. And there can be plenty of injuries with powerboats that go so fast that they often go airborne.

Wyoming People: World-Renowned Spinal Surgeon And Powerboat Champion Michael Janssen

When the world’s fastest powerboats converge on the Florida Keys for the world championship powerboat races, no one is in higher demand than Wyoming resident Dr. Michael Janssen, the world-renowned spinal surgeon and medical director of the event.

Zakary SonntagNovember 09, 2025

When He Went Out To Eat, Dick Cheney Was A ‘Meat-and-Potatoes Type of Guy’

Dick Cheney was a familiar face at the Snake River Grill in Jackson over the years. Katie Cooper, managing partner of the restaurant said he'd sit at Table 10 and always order a New York strip steak and potatoes.

Anna-Louise JacksonNovember 09, 2025

In 1881, telephone service arrived in the modern city of Cheyenne, Wyoming. But for most rural residents, phones did not become common until 70 years later partly because without insulators, lightning strikes proved dangerous.

Wyoming History: Early Rural Telephones Were Convenient — And Dangerous

In 1881, telephone service arrived in the modern city of Cheyenne, Wyoming. But for most rural residents, phones did not become common until decades later partly because without insulators, lightning strikes proved dangerous.

Jackie DorothyNovember 09, 2025

Cellphone cameras are better than ever, but if you want to match the quality of images that professional shutterbugs capture of Wyoming’s wildlife, you’ll have to spend tens of thousands of dollars.

For Wildlife Photography Do You Need An Expensive Camera Or Is An iPhone Good Enough?

Cellphone cameras can produce some spectacular photos. Aren't they good enough now or do you still need to spend thousands on professional cameras and lenses? We asked some of Wyoming's best wildlife photographers.

Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2025

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