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In Sweetwater County, Law Enforcement Nabs 12 People For ICE In One Day
The jail in Sweetwater County took custody of 12 people on Thursday for ICE. The sudden influx, which consisted entirely of males between the ages of 21 and 41, is well above the jail’s daily average of ICE detainee bookings.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2025
Rocky Mountain Power Wants Another Double-Digit Rate Increase
The Wyoming Public Service Commission has a hearing Tuesday for another double-digit rate increase request for Rocky Mountain Power. If approved, RMP rates will have increased more than 30% since 2024.
Renée JeanMarch 11, 2025
John Bear Says There’s Room For More Faith In Wyoming, National Government
State Rep. John Bear wants to see more of a religious presence in Wyoming and national government, no matter the religion. He also wants the government to play no role in guiding religion.
Leo WolfsonMarch 11, 2025
Story Of Green River Heroism Takes Bizarre Turn With Phony AI Court Cases
A Wyoming judge has sanctioned a lawyer for citing fake AI cases in a lawsuit over what caused a nearly fatal house fire in Green River. A woman and her son were saved by Ryan Pasborg, who was given the nation's highest honor for heroism for his actions.
David MadisonMarch 10, 2025
The American West: U.S. Presidents And The Alamo
The Alamo garrison celebrated George Washington’s birthday in San Antonio on the night of February 22, 1836. It was their last party. There are many other Alamo connections to the presidents.
William GronemanMarch 10, 2025
Mexican National In 'Catastrophic' Crash That Killed Two Pleads Guilty
A Mexican national who smashed into a Harley trike, killing its two riders, pleaded guilty to killing one of the people Monday. Through an interpreter, he told the judge he was drunk and high in August 2023 when he hit the Harley south of Torrington, Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2025
$1 Million Bond, Attempted Murder Charge For Gillette 18-Year-Old In Shooting
A Gillette judge Monday set bond at $1 million for an 18-year-old charged with shooting another teen before eluding arrest for four days. Kamren Crousore was caught Saturday evening and has been charged with attempted second-degree murder.
Jen Kocher & Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2025
Chuck Gray Calls For Weston County Clerk To Be Removed From Office
Secretary of State Chuck Gray said Monday he wants Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock removed from office and called for fast action from the governor and attorney general. Gov. Mark Gordon said Gray “likes to make a lot of noise.”
Leo WolfsonMarch 10, 2025
Trees Fused Together By Common Branch Extremely Rare, Sometimes Helped By Humans
Trees fused together in an “H” shape, with a single huge branch between them, are extremely rare, tree experts say, but they do happen. Horticulturalist Shane Smith told Cowboy State Daily usually there's some degree of human manipulation, but not always.
Mark HeinzMarch 10, 2025
Delegation Questions USPS Plan, With Wyoming Mail Handled In 4 Other States
Wyoming’s congressional delegation questions a USPS plan that would have Wyoming mail handled in four other states. The outgoing postmaster general appears set to roll it out despite advisories it will hurt rural areas, they say.
Renée JeanMarch 10, 2025
Riverton Man Shot By 85-Year-Old Homeowner Faces Felony Intrusion Charge
A 21-year-old Riverton man who was shot after allegedly breaking into an 85-year-old man's house last August had a court hearing Monday. The judge ruled there's enough evidence to keep prosecuting the man for unlawful entry.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2025
Casper Police Say Man Shot And Killed During “Physical Altercation” With Family
Casper police report that an argument between family members escalated, leading to a man being shot to death Saturday. No arrests as an investigation continues.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 10, 2025
Former UW Star Josh Allen Signs NFL Record $330 Million Contract Extension
Former University of Wyoming football star Josh Allen signed an NFL record $330 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It includes $250 million in guaranteed money, the most in NFL history.
Leo WolfsonMarch 10, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Monday, March 10, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 10, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, March 10, 2025
Monday's headlines include: * Illegal Dumping Costing State * Judge Allows House In National Park * Hate The New License Plate? Go For UW One
Wendy CorrMarch 09, 2025
Wyoming Teacher Rode Same 1,900-Mile Bicycle Route Buffalo Soldiers Did In 1897
The story of Buffalo Soldiers riding bicycles 1,900 miles from Montana to Missouri in a post-Civil War military experiment had been nearly forgotten. Then a Deaver, Wyoming, teacher biked it himself. "It was one of the most meaningful things I've ever done in my life,” he said.
Jackie DorothyMarch 09, 2025
Cheyenne Medieval Weapons Club Trains With Swords
Members of a Cheyenne medieval weapons club aren’t just hobbyists, they seriously train with period-appropriate swords. “It’s about more than just sword fighting and being a nerd,” claims one member.
Renée JeanMarch 09, 2025
Another Craig Johnson Mystery — What The Heck Are These Obscure Utensils?
Wyoming New York Times best-selling author Craig Johnson has another mystery — what the heck are these obscure and weird-looking utensils in his mother-in-law’s collection? He shares one a week on Facebook and asks followers to ID them.
Renée JeanMarch 09, 2025
"Cowboys And East Indians" Play To Premiere At Denver Center For Performing Arts
Former Casper author Nina McConigley teamed-up with two other Natrona County High graduates to turn a pair of short stories into a Wyoming-inspired play. It will premiere January 2026 on stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
David MadisonMarch 09, 2025
Cassie Craven: The Wyoming I Know Is Back
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “We bucked the system, stirred the pot, spoke the truth and didn’t back down. Both chambers did the people’s work. And it was damn good work.”
Cassie CravenMarch 09, 2025
American West: The Kidnapped Doctor And Wounded Outlaw
In 1904, two masked men kidnapped a Thermopolis doctor to save the life of an outlaw at their remote ranch. The horse thief had been shot in a shoot-out with lawmen and his true identity remains a mystery to this day.
Jackie DorothyMarch 09, 2025
Illegal Dumps Cropping Up All Over In Some Of Wyoming’s Most Remote Places
Four drums of jet fuel found tucked away inside a crack in a rock face near Jeffrey City will cost taxpayers more than $35,000 to clean up. It's not an isolated case. Discarded cars, boats, appliances, and other junk are getting littered in remote places across the state.
Renée JeanMarch 09, 2025
Montana’s ‘Maple Man’ Taps 300-Plus Trees To Make Maple Syrup In His Driveway
Known as “Maple Man,” a Missoula, Montana, resident taps 300-plus trees around town to grow his urban syrup business. He’s the state’s only commercially licensed maple syrup maker, and does it all in his driveway.
Anna-Louise JacksonMarch 09, 2025
Polaris Showcases New 2026 Snowmobile Lineup In Wyoming’s Teton Range
In January, Polaris held a marketing photo shoot showcasing its 2026 snowmobile lineup. They've been doing shoots in Wyoming for years, but this one was different -- it's all Wyoming: four Wyoming snowmobilers shot by a Wyoming photographer.
Andrew RossiMarch 09, 2025