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Jonathan Lange: Wyoming’s Constitution Demands Election Purity, Not Voter Turnout
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming has long required documentary proof of residency to qualify voters. But, oddly, nobody has to show them unless a county clerk officially asks to see them. Such unequal treatment of voters was remedied by HB 156."
Jonathan LangeMay 16, 2025
As A Doctor, Barrasso Not Sold On Trump’s Order To Lower Drug Prices
Wyoming’s senior U.S. Sen. John Barrasso also is a medical doctor who says out-of-control drug prices are a real concern for people. But he’s not sold on Trump’s executive order as the solution.
Sean BarryMay 16, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Friday, May 16, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 16, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 16, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * ICE Busts Illegal In Casper * Grizzly Killed In Yellowstone * Docs Cite “Horrible” Issues At Hospital
Wendy CorrMay 16, 2025
ICE Arrests Wanted Illegal Mexican National In Casper Operation
ICE officers met with other federal agents just before 4 a.m. Thursday in Casper to plan the arrest of a wanted illegal Mexican National. In what the agency calls the first Wyoming ICE ride-along it knows of, Cowboy State Daily documented the operation.
Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2025
Letter To The Editor: That Gold Mine Letter Writer Doesn't Know What He's Talking About
Dear editor: Folks that author this type of opinion, which are unfamiliar with mining, permitting, remediation and regulations, should not be publishing this negative bias because they simply "don't understand the business."
May 16, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Reject Tax Increases That Will Kill Our Economy
Dear editor: I strongly urge Congress to reject unnecessary tax increases on carried interest and instead support policies that promote job creation, foster economic stability, and promote long-term prosperity for Wyoming's workers and communities.
May 16, 2025
Doctors Leave Cheyenne Hospital, Cite ‘Ethics’ And ‘Horrible’ Staffing Issues
Doctors told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday they are leaving or have left Cheyenne Regional Medical Center over “ethical” reasons and “horrible” staffing issues. “You’ve got unethical things going on,” one cardiac surgeon said. “They’re not telling families the real truth.”
Justin GeorgeMay 15, 2025
Grizzly Killed After Tipping Over 800-Pound Dumpsters Near Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park confirmed an 11-year-old male grizzly was captured and killed Wednesday after repeatedly knocking over bear-resistant dumpsters. Officials say the grizzly had repeatedly sought out human food.
Andrew RossiMay 15, 2025
Casper Man, Drinking With Friend, Accused Of Pointing Loaded Pistol At Girls
A 20-year-old Casper man is accused of pointing a loaded 10 mm pistol at a group of three girls at a local skate park Tuesday. He was in court Wednesday, along with a friend he was allegedly drinking with at the time.
Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025
Battle Lines Drawn Over Huge Eastern Wyoming ‘Green’ Hydrogen Jet Fuel Project
Battle lines are being drawn over a pair of contentious eastern Wyoming wind and solar projects that recently got leasing approval from state officials. The plan is to make “green” hydrogen jet fuel.
David MadisonMay 15, 2025
Hageman: Trump-Qatar $400M Air Force One Deal Stems From Boeing Contract Snafu
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman says Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar traces back to a 2018 Boeing contract. Before it’s used as Air Force One, “they better scrub that plane from nose to tail” for bugs, added Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
Sean BarryMay 15, 2025
Man With ‘Probable’ Mexican Cartel Ties Admits Dealing Meth On Wyoming Reservation
A Mexican national who admits being in the U.S. illegally and “probable” cartel ties has admitted dealing meth on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation. It was part of a plea deal entered Thursday in U.S. District Court in Casper.
Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025
Starbucks Baristas In Cheyenne Fired Up Over New Dress Code, Strike Is On Table
Although many of the Starbucks baristas Cowboy State Daily spoke with in Cheyenne are upset over a new corporate dress code, they're not sure if they will join a nationwide strike. Some aren't following the dress code — and don't plan on it.
Jimmy OrrMay 15, 2025
Chuck Gray Blasts ‘Outrageous’ Attempt By Retired Lawyer To Oust Him From Office
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray says an attempt by a retired lawyer to have him removed from office is “outrageous.” The lawyer says Gray’s a bully who riled up “his MAGA goons” against him.
Greg JohnsonMay 15, 2025
Casper Serial Biter Who Barks Like A Dog Nearly Takes Off Tip Of Deputy’s Finger
A 39-year-old Casper man nearly bit off the tip of a deputy’s finger during his Tuesday arrest. Deemed a “serial biter” by prosecutors, he also barked like a dog during his initial court appearance Wednesday.
Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025
30,000 Candles Burn For Sheridan Police Officer, 147 Others Killed In 2024
Sheridan police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was one of 148 U.S. law officers killed in the line of duty in 2024. They were honored by an estimated 30,000 people at a Tuesday candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C., including the Wyoming delegation.
Grace HansenMay 15, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Thursday, May 15, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 15, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Plea Agreement For Mom of Cop Killer * Grizzly Cubs Killed By Cannibal Male Bear * Family Of Slain Man Asks “Put Your Guns Away”
Wendy CorrMay 15, 2025
Montana National Guard Accused Of Illegally Using Black Hawk To Snag Elk Antlers
Witnesses in Montana claim they saw a National Guard chopper illegally land on private property, and the crew grabbing shed elk antlers. If true, the guardsmen responsible will be punished, a general said.
Mark HeinzMay 14, 2025
Bills Lifting Ban On So-Called Silencers, Short-Barreled Rifles Stall In U.S. House
Gun rights advocates say a Congressional committee stalled bills to lift bans on suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns. Wyoming’s delegates say they support the bills.
Mark HeinzMay 14, 2025
‘Put The Guns Away’ Pleads Family Of Casper Man Killed In Shootout
Casper authorities expect to file charges related to a Sunday night shooting involving the “mishandling” of a gun. Meanwhile, the family of a man killed in a separate Sunday shooting is pleading for local young people to “put the guns away.”
Dale KillingbeckMay 14, 2025
Hageman Aims To Protect Hydro Power By Reversing Biden Fish Protections
The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman on Tuesday that aims to protect the hydro power produced by Glen Canyon Dam. A Biden-era protection on fish bypasses the dam and kills its ability to produce energy, Hageman says.
David MadisonMay 14, 2025
Guest Column: Weaponizing Federal Lawyers Against Westerners
Former BLM chief William Perry Pendley writes, "After my three decades representing westerners unable to hire attorneys to fight injustice at the hands of the federal government, what happened to the Maudes doesn't surprise me. Thank goodness for President Trump and the Maude’s friends and neighbors..."
Guest ColumnMay 14, 2025