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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, February 14, 2026
Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 14, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Move To Bypass FDA On Stem Cell Treatments
Wyoming lawmakers advanced the Stem Cell Freedom Act on Friday, which would let doctors offer certain stem cell treatments without FDA approval. Bill sponsor Sen. Eric Barlow said, “We’ve got to press on the federal government because they’re not approving things fast enough."
Zakary SonntagFebruary 14, 2026
Chief Says Cop Killer’s Mom Would Have Escaped Justice Under Gun Rights Bill
Wyoming law officers say a gun rights bill headed for the House floor could let offenders slip through the cracks, including a cop killer's mom who would've escaped justice under the bill. Supporters say it will protect gun owners from federal overreach.
Mark HeinzFebruary 14, 2026
Jonathan Lange: Restoring Protections To Wyoming Women
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Rep. Martha Lawley (R-Worland) has introduced legislation that restores to women protections that the Court stripped away. HB 117 will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday morning.”
Jonathan LangeFebruary 13, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Shoot Down Bill To Create Nation's First Hydrogen Tax
The House Minerals Committee shot down a bid Friday for Wyoming to become the first state in the nation with a hydrogen severance tax. Industry officials testified a tax would discourage investment in Cowboy State hydrogen projects.
David MadisonFebruary 13, 2026
Park County Man Accused Of Terrorizing Pregnant Woman, Two Young Kids With Hammer
A Park County man is accused of terrorizing his pregnant fiancée and her two young kids with a hammer during a three-day drinking binge. He was bound over to felony-level court on Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 13, 2026
Bill To Purge Sexually-Explicit Library Books From Children's Section Heads To House
A bill seeking to remove sexually-explicit materials from children’s sections of public and school libraries is headed to the Wyoming House of Representatives, after the House Judiciary Committee advanced it Friday on a 6-1 approval vote.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 13, 2026
Dennis Sun: Cattle Numbers are Dropping
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Cattle producers who liked cattle prices in 2025 should be happy with the 2026 price predictions."
Dennis SunFebruary 13, 2026
Wyoming Senate Formally Condemns GOP Activist For Passing Out Checks On House Floor
All 31 Wyoming senators Friday condemned a GOP activist for handing out campaign checks on the floor of the House. “The appearance of vote-buying on the House floor or the Senate floor is absolutely unconscionable," Sen. President Bo Biteman said.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 13, 2026
Parents Desperate To Find Missing Lovell Teen
The parents of 17-year-old girl Kourtnee Roper of Lovell are asking for the public’s help in locating her, and an anonymous donor is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to her safe return.
Jen KocherFebruary 13, 2026
Senate Rescues Wyoming's Attempt To Rework Public School Funding
Under pressure to pay the schools in a way that satisfies Wyoming's courts, the state Senate on Friday rescued a bill attempting to do just that - moments after the House rejected its own school funding bill a second time.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 13, 2026
In Full Debate On University of Wyoming Budget Cuts, Lawmakers Ask If It's Retaliation
The Wyoming House and Senate debated a $40 million cut to the University of Wyoming on Thursday, with the budget committee co-chair John Bear confirming the number was meant to "get their attention." He said legislative directives on DEI were ignored.
Clair McFarland & David MadisonFebruary 13, 2026
DoorDash Fires Sheridan Driver For Sending Sexually Explicit Texts
DoorDash has fired a driver after a Sheridan woman said she received sexually explicit text messages from him. Police have confirmed a complaint was filed and several other women have since said they also received inappropriate texts.
Mark HeinzFebruary 13, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, February 13, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 13, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, February 13, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Check Scandal Investigation * Nonbinary Outrage In Rock Springs * Wyo Cheers End Of Obama Climate Rules
Mac WatsonFebruary 13, 2026
Camo-Clad Hunters Show Up In Force To Support Legalizing Wyoming Corner-Crossing
In a room packed with camouflage-clad hunters, a legislative committee voted Thursday to forward a bill that would officially make corner-crossing legal in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzFebruary 13, 2026
Wyoming Cheers End Of Obama-Era EPA Climate Change Rule
Wyoming officials are universally cheering the Trump administration’s Thursday repeal of an Obama-era rule that was the linchpin for EPA climate regulations. Meanwhile, environmental groups say the move ignores science and invites legal challenges.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 13, 2026
Scott Clem: Checks On The House Floor? Absolutely Not.
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Every lawmaker who accepted a check under those circumstances revealed something troubling: a lack of awareness of the Wyoming Constitution and a disregard for the moral obligations of public office."
Scott ClemFebruary 13, 2026
Biteman's Wyoming Energy Dominance Bill Gets Unanimous Support On Introduction
Senate Pres. Bo Biteman told colleagues Thursday that Wyoming needs to stop waiting and start leading as demand for electricity is expected to spike. He spelled out a vision that would put Wyoming in front of Trump’s push for American energy supremacy.
David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Anti-Abortion Amendment Dies In Senate By One Vote
The Wyoming Senate on Thursday killed a proposed constitutional amendment that would have let the legislature restrict abortion - by redefining health care. Voting against it, Sen. Cale Case said, “It’s crazy to give us that much power.”
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2026
Cheyenne Leaders Say They Finally Have A Solution For Hynds Building And "The Hole"
Cheyenne LEADS CEO Betsey Hale says she has a solution for the Hynds Building, which has been empty for 40+ years, and the burnt-out area next to it known as "The Hole." Hale says she has the funding to turn the area into 69 units of workforce housing.
Renée JeanFebruary 12, 2026
Parent Angered After Nonbinary Book Read To Kindergartners In Sweetwater County
A parent of a kindergartner is angry after a teacher at Sage Elementary School in Rock Springs read a book about non-binary gender ideology to her son’s class. The principal said the teacher stopped reading the book when she realized what it was about.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 12, 2026
House Forms Investigative Committee To See If Checks Passed Were Bribes, Misconduct
All 59 Wyoming representatives who were on the House floor Thursday afternoon voted to convene a special committee to investigate the checks given to lawmakers on the House floor Monday - and if it was an act of bribery or legislative misconduct.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2026
Riverton Woman Admits Stabbing Man During Altercation At Motel
An 18-year Riverton woman who admitted to stabbing a man at a local motel could face significant prison time if convicted. The knife was found hidden under a mattress in her room.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 12, 2026