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In a March 26, 2025, Truth Social post, President Donald Trump endorses Wyoming Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummiss for reelection.

Trump Endorses Cynthia Lummis For Reelection To Senate

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday night, praising Wyoming Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis. He also gave her an official endorsement for reelection in 2026.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

A plan to store carbon dioxide in underground voids deep within a huge swath of southwest Wyoming was approved Wednesday by the Bureau of Land Management.

BLM OKs Plan To Store CO2 Under 600,000 Acres Of Southwest Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a plan to store carbon dioxide under 605,100 acres of land in southwest Wyoming. Over 30 years, it could store 600 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

David MadisonMarch 27, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Don't Forget The Lessons Of The Greatest Generation

Dear editor: There is another greatest generation now sacrificing everything to defend their country from totalitarianism. They are the heroes of Ukraine who do not ask for our warfighters, but do need our financial support including weapons and political support.

March 27, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Left-Leaning Judges Trying To Block Trump 'Wrong And Reprehensible'

Dear editor: Trump’s election victory has been a complete waste. Nothing will get done as courts are left-leaning and have proceeded to block all policies he is trying to implement.

March 27, 2025

Sally Ann Shurmur: Let's Reclaim Awesomeness After That Twisted Stalking Case

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “I have had a behind the scenes view of the disgusting, despicable actions of a 41-year-old wife and mother, herself raised in Glenrock, who decided to stalk two teens with suggestive, sexually harassing texts."

Sally Ann ShurmurMarch 27, 2025

Prosecutor Fights To Keep Convicted Child Molester On Sex Offender List

A Sweetwater County prosecutor is challenging a judge’s decision to expunge a Rock Springs man’s 1997 conviction for molesting an 8-year-old girl, court documents show. The man has argued to be removed from the sex offender list.

Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2025

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen Al Simpson’s body was brought into the Wyoming Capitol on Thursday to lie in state for two days. Best friend to President George H.W. Bush and decades-long legislator, Simpson’s March 14 death was international news.

Al Simpson Makes Final Trip To Wyoming Capitol, Lies In State

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen Al Simpson’s casket was brought into the Wyoming Capitol on Thursday to lie in state for two days. Best friend to President George H.W. Bush and decades-long legislator, Simpson’s March 14 death was international news.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

Power Plants Burning More Wyoming Coal So Far In 2025

Despite the layoffs of 28 Kemmerer coal mine workers last week, there’s evidence of an uptick in demand for thermal coal from Wyoming. So far in 2025, power plants are burning more coal.

David MadisonMarch 27, 2025

A Colorado-owned fireworks business at the border south of Cheyenne has again been denied a permit because county commissioners say it’s “obnoxious.” The manager says he’s “never going to stop” fighting.

‘Obnoxious’ Cheyenne Fireworks Warehouse Again Denied Permit

A fireworks business at the Wyoming-Colorado border south of Cheyenne has again been denied a permit because county commissioners say it’s “obnoxious.” The manager says he’s “never going to stop” fighting.

Renée JeanMarch 27, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Thursday, March 27, 2025

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

Jake NicholsMarch 27, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Are Yellowstone bison inbred? * Why Probation For Teen Stalker? * Lummis Says Hegseth Shouldn’t Resign

Wendy CorrMarch 27, 2025

Preston Sorensen and Gillian Holman are Glenrock High School students who were cyberstalked and bullied for a year by a 41-year-old woman, Marcie Smith.

41-Year-Old Glenrock Woman Who Stalked Teens Didn't Get Jail Time: Here's Why

The families of two Glenrock teens cyberstalked and bullied by 41-year-old Marcie Smith for a year say they understand why she only got probation, but wish jail time had been offered. They hope to change the law to stop similar nightmares for others.

Clair McFarlandMarch 27, 2025

In an exhange with reporters shared by CNN reporter Haley Talbot on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming, says U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should not resign over a security breach that allowed a reporter in a classified chat exchange.

Lummis Says Hegseth Shouldn’t Resign After Reporter Allowed In On Attack Plans

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when speaking with reporters Wednesday about a security breach that allowed a reporter into a chat outlining sensitive attack plans. She said he shouldn’t be forced to resign.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

No More Non-Compete Agreements In Wyoming Starting July 1

Starting July 1, businesses in Wyoming won’t be able to require people to sign non-compete agreements. That’s because of a bill that passed during this past legislative session that largely flew under the radar of public attention.

Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2025

Wyoming Gun Owners Blast Supreme Court For Upholding Biden-Era ‘Ghost Gun’ Rules

Wyoming gun rights advocates are blasting a Wednesday U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Biden-era “ghost gun” rules. The regs require serial numbers and background checks for self-made firearms.

Mark HeinzMarch 26, 2025

Woman Says She Jumped From Moving Minivan Twice While Boyfried Beat Her

A woman jumped from her boyfriend's minivan twice to escape a brutal beating near Riverton, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports. A man accused of forcing her into the vehicle after a knife standoff with another man was charged Monday.

Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2025

Shoshoni Woman Caught Impersonating FBI Agent Now Faces Assault Charges

A Shoshoni woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault, accused of pointing a shotgun at her sister and another man. She confessed to impersonating an FBI agent at an airport in another case.

Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2025

Brian Nesvik testifies during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on March 26, 2025, for his appointment as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Gordon, Delegation Champion Brian Nesvik To Lead U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon joined the state’s congressional delegation Wednesday in endorsing Wyoming native Brian Nesvik as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was also opposed by the Sierra Club at his confirmation hearing.

Sean BarryMarch 26, 2025

Radiant Chief Operating Officer Tori Shivanandan explains the complany's tiny micro nuclear reactors at a Tuesday town hall in Bar Nunn, Wyoming.

Bar Nunn Locals Receptive To Build Micro Reactors, Not So Much Storing Spent Fuel

Bar Nunn locals were receptive to a $250 million to $500 million project to build micro nuclear reactors there at a Tuesday meeting to present the plan. They aren’t as excited about the spent nuclear fuel coming back to be stored there.

Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2025

Rare Element Resources has already started operations at its rare earths demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming.

With Rare Earths In Trump’s Fast Lane, Wyoming Projects Get Cash Infusions

As the Trump administration continues to put domestic development of rare earth mining and processing in the fast lane, Wyoming’s big projects benefit. The push means huge infusions of cash to develop them.

David MadisonMarch 26, 2025

Tom Lubnau: I'm Addicted To Scrolling, But Bob Newhart Said 'STOPPIT!'

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "I had fallen into a destructive habit of surfing the internet instead of doing anything productive. I had to hearken back to the wisdom of comedian Bob Newhart, who bellowed, 'STOPPIT!'"

Tom LubnauMarch 26, 2025

Yellowstone’s Bison have merged into a “single breeding population,” according to a new study. It might be necessary to establish new herds in places like Wyoming’s Red Desert to prevent inbreeding.

New Herd In Wyoming’s Red Desert Could Save Yellowstone Bison From Inbreeding

Yellowstone’s bison have merged into a “single breeding population,” according to a new study. Because of that, it might be necessary at some point to establish new herds in places like Wyoming’s Red Desert to prevent inbreeding.

Mark HeinzMarch 26, 2025

Letter to the Editor: Data Shows The 'Rich' Pay More Than Their Fair Share

Dear editor: According to the Tax Foundation’s 2025 update to the latest federal income tax data, the top 1% of income earners paid 40.4% of the 2022 income tax versus those earning less than $50,339, which make up 50% of income earners, who paid 3% of the total 2022 income tax that was collected.

March 26, 2025

Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, takes questions from a crowd at a Laramie town hall Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Letter to the Editor: Democrats Disrupt Town Halls Like A 'Pack Of Feral Dogs'

Dear editor: Harriet Hageman's town halls in Rock Springs and Laramie were met by some people who were not there to ask any legitimate questions, but were there to disrupt, scream and act like a pack of feral dogs.

March 26, 2025

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