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The Roundup: A Conversation With Judge Steven Cranfill
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with retired District Court Judge Steven Cranfill. His Wyoming story is fascinating - the people that he's met, the difference that he's made, and his continuing desire to provide a hand up to people in need in the Cowboy State.
Wendy CorrMay 31, 2025
Bear Stops By Burgess Junction Visitor Center, Barely Misses Busload Of Tourists
A young black bear decided to take a stroll right up to the Burgess Junction Visitor Center in the Bighorn mountains early Wednesday. The bear missed a busload of tourists by about 20 minutes.
Mark HeinzMay 31, 2025
Fresh Off Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference, Lummis Plans Another Crypto Bill
Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis will roll out another cryptocurrency bill soon, her office says. In the current Congress, it will be the third crypto bill either led or co-led by Lummis, who spoke this week at a Las Vegas bitcoin conference.
Sean BarryMay 31, 2025
Wyoming Supreme Court Considers Whether Cheyenne Hospital Liable For Girl’s Death
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has challenged a lawsuit from the family of a 7-year-old girl, who died after being misdiagnosed. The hospital claims it has no liability because the doctors and nurses involved were contractors.
Justin GeorgeMay 30, 2025
Body Cam Video Shows Casper Woman Pointing Gun At Cops Before She Was Killed
A Casper woman opened her door with a gun in hand and raised it at police officers before she was shot and killed, according to Casper Police Department body cam video released Friday. “Where the **** are my children!” she screamed as she raised the gun.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Gordon Ignored Weston Clerk's Report; Attorney General Must Step Up
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes," Gordon whiffed his chance to signal the importance of strict adherence to election laws. But the AG is about to step up to the plate. Whether he prosecutes the alleged crimes or not will speak volumes."
Jonathan LangeMay 30, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Setting The Record Straight On Star Plunge
Dear editor: It is unfortunate that the Wyoming State Parks have decided to destroy a family business and force the Star Plunge to resort to the courts just in an effort to get the state to follow the law.
May 30, 2025
Judge Dismisses Man's Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Cheyenne PD
A judge last week dismissed a lawsuit of an African American man who claims racial discrimination and physical aggression during a traffic stop by Cheyenne Police Department officers. He said they accused him of driving drunk when he'd had "not a drop."
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2025
He Almost Fell For It: Cheyenne Business Owner Exposes High School Sports Team Scam
The owner of a Cheyenne coffee shop almost fell for it, nearly buying a $310 sponsorship of a local high school sports team. But in checking out Elite Sports, he exposed it as a probable scam, even if a company rep insists it’s not.
Jen KocherMay 30, 2025
Husband Charged Six Months After Wife Found Dead In Their Star Valley Home
A Lincoln County man was arrested Tuesday after a six-month investigation into his wife's death. He's accused of attacking her during a drunken argument. The woman had secluded herself in her room after texting a friend that her husband had beaten her.
Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2025
Colorado Wolves Caught For Killing Livestock Let Go, Blamed For Killing Cows Again
Colorado’s Copper Creek wolf pack was captured and put in captivity last year for killing livestock. After being released, they’re now blamed for killing cows again.
Mark HeinzMay 30, 2025
Jury Takes 38 Minutes To Convict Montana Man Who Firebombed Neighbor With Truck
It took a jury 38 minutes to convict a Montana man who transformed his pickup into a firebomb on wheels. He drove it into his neighbor’s house in a deliberate attempt to kill.
David MadisonMay 30, 2025
Homeless Man Accused Of Stabbing In Bar Nunn After Bear-Sprayed During Fight
A 50-year-old homeless man pleaded not guilty Friday in Natrona County District Court to stabbing a 57-year-old Casper man. The violent confrontation included the suspect allegedly wielding a pipe, having several knives and getting bear-sprayed.
Dale KillingbeckMay 30, 2025
Dennis Sun: America Needs a Labor Force
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "President Trump wants to bring more factories and manufacturing to America. We applaud his efforts but realize he has an uphill road to get there, mainly having the workforce to do the job."
Dennis SunMay 30, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Protecting Our Children Isn't Book Banning
Dear editor: Wyoming this year joined 20 other states that have passed age verification laws restricting access to sexually graphic online material for minors. So why shouldn’t libraries also limit access to minors to harmful material in their collections?
May 30, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Friday, May 30, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 30, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 30, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Governor, Delegation Hail NEPA Ruling * Quake in Yellowstone? Bears Don’t Care * Wild Horse Roundup Will Continue Despite Lawsuit
Wendy CorrMay 30, 2025
Riverton Man Gets 6-12 Years For Drunken Fight That Killed Cousin
A Fremont County man was sentenced Thursday to between six and 12 years in prison for drunkenly beating his cousin to death last March. “I was robbed,” wailed the mother of the victim during the court proceeding.
Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2025
BLM Proceeds With Roundup Of Rare Curly-Haired Horses Despite Pending Court Case
Despite a lawsuit challenging the capture of wild mustangs in central Wyoming still pending in federal court, the Bureau of Land Management has decided to proceed with the roundup of nearly 3,000 horses.
Mark HeinzMay 29, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Why You Should Trust Professional Librarians To Select Books
Dear editor: I throw up in my mouth a little bit, every time Republican legislators use the term "common sense," to refer to their own personal opinion, as Rep. Ann Lucas did in her recent guest column.
May 29, 2025
Wyoming Leaders Hail Supreme Court Ruling Limiting Environmental Reviews
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman was among those celebrating a Supreme Court ruling Thursday that limits the scope of environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects. “Environmentalists for years destroyed development in the U.S.,” she said.
David MadisonMay 29, 2025
English-Speaking Trucker Enforcement Intensifies As Hageman Brings Bill
The push for tougher enforcement of English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers intensified Thursday when Harriet Hageman introduced a bill to make it a federal law. Wyoming trucking companies largely support the requirements.
Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2025
Mandy Fabel: Matt Kaufman Is Pioneering Wyoming's Digital Frontier
Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "In the heart of Wyoming, far from the stereotypical technology epicenters of America, Matt Kaufman has emerged as an unexpected visionary helping reshape Wyoming's economic future."
Mandy FabelMay 29, 2025
Even Industry Insiders Find It Hard To Keep Up With Wyoming Nuclear Boom
The dizzying, supercollider pace of energy investment in Wyoming — especially nuclear — is bringing waves of new faces into the state. It’s happening so fast that industry insiders and trade associations find it hard to keep up.
David MadisonMay 29, 2025