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With Feds Ditching Public Media, Wyoming Public TV Request to State Triples
Wyoming Public Television CEO Joanna Kail asked state lawmakers on Wednesday to fill a $3 million funding gap from federal cuts that Congress made earlier this year. One legislator asked why the outlet's product is worth the backing of government.
Clair McFarlandDecember 10, 2025
Betting Big On A Nuclear Waste-Fueled Future: What Wyoming Shuns, Idaho Is Embracing
As Wyoming communities recoil from nuclear waste, the Idaho National Lab continues to embrace waste as an untapped resource. Energy Sec. Chris Wright, who visited the lab earlier this week, described the happenings there as a "nuclear renaissance."
David MadisonDecember 10, 2025
Guest Column: It's Time To Fix Wyoming's Forests
Guest columnists Jim Magagna and Travis Brammer write "In 2024, Wyoming experienced its second-worst wildfire season on record, as more than 800,000 acres of forests were turned to ash. Unless we do something, we can expect more years like 2024."
Guest ColumnDecember 10, 2025
Ex-Bar Nunn Fire Chief Gets Suspended Sentence For Stealing From Charity Boot Drive
The former Bar Nunn fire chief on Wednesday received a suspended three-to-five years in prison and three years of supervised probation for stealing from the 2024 MDA Fill the Boot fund drive last year. “What I did was wrong,” he told the judge. “I apologize.”
Dale KillingbeckDecember 10, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Military Academy Interviews and Summer Leadership Experiences
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "I serve on Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ interview committee for the United States service academies. Last Saturday, we had the pleasure interviewing 23 outstanding young people to see if they qualified for a nomination to a military academy."
Tom LubnauDecember 10, 2025
Second Man Pleads Guilty In Big Piney Bow And Arrow Murder
A Big Piney man pleaded guilty Wednesday, to killing another man with a bow and arrow in February, then riddling his scalp with BBs. Rowan Littauer could face between 75 years and life in prison if District Court Judge Kate McKay accepts his plea agreement.
Clair McFarlandDecember 10, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 10, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Hurricane Force Winds * $2.2 Million Lottery Tik Sold * Cowboys Charged In Felony Animal Abuse
Mac WatsonDecember 10, 2025
Cheyenne Foundation Purchases Outlaw Saloon, Will Turn It Into Rec Center
The future of Cheyenne’s Outlaw Saloon, Wyoming’s largest bar, is settled. The Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation purchased the building and will turn it into a rec center. Peaches Tyrrell, who's overseeing the project, says it will be a "YMCA on steroids."
Renée JeanDecember 10, 2025
Oops! Overloaded Semi Driven By Alleged Undocumented Nicaraguan Rolls Into Patrol Car
An overloaded semi-truck with 23 violations backed into a Laramie County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Monday during a traffic stop. Sheriff Brian Kozak said the truck had faulty brakes and was driven by an undocumented Nicaraguan man, who was arrested.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 09, 2025
Archaeologists Seek Thief Who Stole Human Skull From Utah Burial Site
Archaeologists are searching for a person who stole a human skull from an 1,700-year-old burial site near Kanab, Utah. Officials call the act "disgusting." "The fact that grave robbing is still happening is shocking to me," said the lead archaeologist.
Andrew RossiDecember 09, 2025
Florida Professor Survives Horrific Fall During Wyoming Horseback Ride
A Florida professor was seriously injured in a horseback fall near Cody, sliding into a tree and crushing several vertebrae. After emergency surgery, he recovered and plans to run a half-marathon but vows never to ride again.
Scott SchwebkeDecember 09, 2025
Daniel Junction Foodmart Store Sells $2.2 Million Wyoming Lottery Ticket
Someone who bought a Cowboy Draw ticket at the Daniel Junction Foodmart in Sublette County is $2.2 million dollars richer. The winning ticket was pulled on Monday at the outpost in Sublette County.
Jimmy OrrDecember 09, 2025
105 MPH Winds Recorded in Wyoming on Tuesday — And There's Windier Weather Ahead
Winds as high as 105 mph were recorded on Tuesday, and most of I-80 and I-25 were closed to high-profile vehicles because of gusting winds. Meteorologists say it's a result of cold air trading places with warm air, and there’s more ahead.
Andrew RossiDecember 09, 2025
Cowboys Charged In Felony Animal Abuse Case For Roping, Riding, Dragging Moose
Roping and riding a terrorized cow moose and then roping and dragging it gave cowboys on a Uinta County ranch enough of a thrill to capture the event on video. Now those videos are being used to charge the trio with felony violations for cruelty to animals.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 09, 2025
Energy Secretary Tours 17 Labs And Urges Wyoming To Join “Nuclear Renaissance”
During a tour of the Idaho National Lab on Monday, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright described Wyoming as a “tremendous energy state” and urged support for nuclear fuel manufacturing like what BWXT is proposing for Gillette.
David MadisonDecember 09, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 09, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * ICE Wants Alleged Kidnappers * 75 Inches Of Snow On Snowy Range * Incredible Helicopter Rescue Of Stranded Elk
Mac WatsonDecember 09, 2025
Western Community College Cuts Jobs As Budget Overhaul Reshapes College Workforce
Western Wyoming Community College will cut 33 jobs and redesign 30 more as part of a $4 million budget overhaul. Officials say the move affects 20% of staff but is driven by finances, not performance.
Tracie SullivanDecember 09, 2025
Duo Charged With Kidnapping Teenage Girl Wanted By ICE
The two men the Wyoming Highway Patrol arrested last week for kidnapping a teenage girl are wanted by ICE. The men, 33-year-old Pedro Giron Perez and 22-year-old Alexcer Solis Gomez, remained Monday in the Carbon County Detention Center.
Clair McFarlandDecember 09, 2025
Pine Bluffs Mayor Chosen To Fill Rep. John Eklund's Seat
Pine Bluffs Mayor Justin Fornstrom is vacating his town seat to fill the House vacancy left by the late Rep. John Eklund. He said balancing a budget, serving his community, backing traditional Wyoming industries and doing things to "make John proud" are his priorities.
Clair McFarlandDecember 09, 2025
Photographer Captures Dramatic Helicopter Rescue Of Elk Stuck In Icy Lake
When photographer Beth Moos heard of some elk stuck in an icy lake, she grabbed her camera. What she captured was an incredible helicopter rescue that saved all of the animals. Even better, the rescuers did it out of the kindness of their hearts.
Andrew RossiDecember 09, 2025
Cheyenne Pair Await Arraignment For Allegedly Forcing Gallons Of Water Down Teen
A Cheyenne pair await arraignment in Laramie County District Court on charges of aggravated child abuse. They allegedly forced a 14-year-old to drink gallons of water a day, prompting him to have seizures and nearly die.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 08, 2025
Riverfront Jackson Hole Lodge Lists For $39.5M With Grand Teton Views
A 21-acre Jackson estate in a coveted neighborhood has just hit the market for $39.5 million. It offers private Snake River frontage, as well as winding creeks full of trout, cinematic views and serene wilderness. Plus, it's just 5 minutes from downtown.
Renée JeanDecember 08, 2025