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The Roundup: A Conversation With Wendy Corr

This week, host Wendy Corr is the subject of the interview, rather than the host. Cowboy State Daily's Mark Heinz guides the conversation, focusing on Corr's road to broadcasting, and being chosen as a Western Heritage Award winner.

Wendy CorrApril 19, 2025

Wyoming Democrats plan to rally Saturday across Wyoming against President Donald Trump and his policies — even if they are appealing to folks in the most Trump-friendly state in the nation.

Protestors To Rally Against Trump Across Wyoming, Nation’s Most Trump-Friendly State

Wyoming protestors plan to rally Saturday across Wyoming against President Donald Trump and his policies — even if they they're appealing to folks in the most Trump-friendly state in the nation.

Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2025

Montana Measles Outbreak Triggers Emergency Response Near Wyoming Border

Five cases of the measles confirmed Thursday are the first in Montana since 1990. They’ve prompted an emergency response in Gallatin County near the Wyoming border and Yellowstone's West Entrance.

David MadisonApril 19, 2025

Wyoming Tribe's Law Firm One Of The Few Fighting Trump's Big-Law Orders

While nine law firms have made deals to avoid President Donald Trump’s orders targeting them, the one that works for Wyoming’s largest federally recognized Indian tribe is continuing to fight the federal government in court.

Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2025

Ronald Allington barricaded himself inside home for 11 hours this week thrust a Samurai-style katana sword through a door at cops, police say. He also brandished a BB gun that looked like a Sig Sauer pistol.

Standoff Suspect Thrust Katana Sword Through Door, Pointed BB Pistol, Police Say

The Riverton man who barricaded himself inside home for 11 hours this week thrust a Samurai-style katana sword through a door at cops, police say. He also brandished a BB gun that looked like a Sig Sauer pistol.

Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon meets with members of Wyoming's military stationed in the Middle East.

Gordon On Middle East, Asia Tour To Build Wyoming’s International Business Profile

Gov. Mark Gordon is piling up the frequent flier miles on a Middle East and Asia tour to build Wyoming’s international business profile. He’s also meeting with Wyoming military stationed overseas.

Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2025

It’s Been 20 Years Since Two Evanston Firefighters Died Trying To Save Children

It was 20 years ago on April 18, 2005, when Evanston, Wyoming, firefighters Robert Henderson and Jacob Cook ran into a burning apartment building to rescue children they thought were inside. The children had gotten out, but they died in the attempt.

Dale KillingbeckApril 18, 2025

The American West: A Case Of Gold Fever In Colorado

The story of westward expansion includes several episodes of mineral discoveries setting off national and even international gold rushes including one that brought John D. Young to Colorado.

Terry A. Del BeneApril 18, 2025

When the warm air of spring mixes with the cold air of winter, it can create intense winter thunderstorms across Wyoming that cause snow to fall faster than it can melt, which can quickly make driving dangerous.

Wyoming's Spring Could Be Full Of Fast, Furious Winter Thunderstorms

When the warm air of spring mixes with the cold air of winter, it can create intense winter thunderstorms across Wyoming that causes snow to fall faster than it can melt, which can quickly make driving dangerous.

Andrew RossiApril 18, 2025

Dennis Sun: Not All Wild Horses Are Wild

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For the next couple of years, the BLM will be gathering feral horses from four herd management areas in southwest Wyoming. This action doesn’t sit well with some folks, who believe there are never too many feral horses on the range."

Dennis SunApril 18, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Jesus Teaches Us How To Speak Truth to Power

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "The New York Stock Exchange was closed on Friday because Jesus’ crucifixion was the business of the day. The global earthquake over tariffs will resume after we have celebrated His resurrection. Until then, Wall Street will just have to wait."

Jonathan LangeApril 18, 2025

Luke Talich (28) closes in on a ball carrier during last weekend's spring game for the University of Notre Dame football program. Talich was a walk-on to the powerhouse team as a freshman and earned a scholarship and playing time last season as a sophomore. He's on track to be a starter on the Irish defense in the fall.

Cody’s Luke Talich Dominates Spring Game, Could Start For Notre Dame Football

Cody native Luke Talich has gone from a walk-on to full scholarship football player for the University of Notre Dame. After dominating on defense in the annual spring game, Talich is a strong contender to earn a spot in the starting lineup.

Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2025

Bozeman Tenants United, one in a growing number of groups organizing in the face of rising rents in places like Bozeman, Montana.

Residential Rents Skyrocket In Idaho And Montana, Remain Stable In Wyoming

While residential rents for people in Wyoming remain relatively stable, they’re skyrocketing by more than 30% in neighboring Montana and Idaho.

David MadisonApril 18, 2025

This mamma black bear was sluggish as she emerged from her hibernation den in Yellowstone National Park on Monday with at least one, and possibly two tiny cubs.

Momma Black Bear, Tiny Cub Caught Crawling Out Of Their Yellowstone Den

Female bears with cubs usually don’t emerge from hibernation until May. But a lucky photographer got photos when one momma black bear was "like a sloth" venturing out of the den early with at least one tiny cub Monday in Yellowstone National Park.

Mark HeinzApril 18, 2025

PacifiCorps owns two-thirds of the Jim Bridger coal-fired power plant in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

Politically Red Wyoming, Utah And Idaho Talk Break From Power Giant PacifiCorp

Officials in politically red states Wyoming and Utah are talking about teaming up with Idaho to rely more on fossil fuels to meet future electricity demands. They could break from PacifiCorps and its base in politically blue West Coast states.

David MadisonApril 18, 2025

Wyoming’s Huge Fossil Finds Inspire Artist To Recreate Its Ancient Landscapes

Wyoming has been giving up huge fossil finds for well over a century. Those discoveries have inspired an artist to recreate Wyoming’s ancient landscapes, which in many ways are nothing like they are today.

Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Friday, April 18, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsApril 18, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, April 18, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * Riverton Standoff Finally Ends * Limpy The Coyote Is Back For Another Year * Nursing Assistant Charged In Death Of 88-Year-Old

Wendy CorrApril 18, 2025

Jurassic Fireworks is one of two Colorado-owned fireworks stands just north of the Wyoming-Colorado border in a dispute with Laramie County.

‘Obnoxious’ Fireworks Outlets Near Cheyenne Can Reopen, But Dad Has To Stay Away

The Laramie County Commission has finally approved fireworks permits for a pair of businesses near the Colorado border it had said were too “obnoxious.” But the owner’s father has to stay away from her businesses as part of the agreement.

Renée JeanApril 17, 2025

Flaggers and other road work crews are busy during the spring and summer season making repairs and upgrades.

Oregon Man Charged With Assault Says Yellowstone Flagger Jumped In Front Of Jeep

An Oregon man faces the felony charge of attacking a government employee after authorities say he hit a Yellowstone National Park flagger with his Jeep. The man counters, saying the flagger jumped in front of his Jeep and tried to stop it with his hands.

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025

Guest Column: Social Security Customer Service Crisis Puts Spotlight on New Social Security Commissioner

AARP Wyoming State Director Sam Shumway writes, "SSA scrapped a service change last week that would have forced many Wyomingites to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone."

CSD StaffApril 17, 2025

Limpy, aka Tripod or Chester, is a coyote that lives in the Lamar area of Yellowstone National Park. He tries to sucker tourists out of snacks by looking pathetic along the roadside.

Limpy, Yellowstone’s Infamous Coyote Con Artist, Is At It Again

Limpy the coyote is Yellowstone National Park’s greatest con artist. He hangs out along the roadside, greatly exaggerating a leg injury, hoping to get snacks from soft-hearted tourists.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2025

The American West: Buffalo Bill’s Little Known Business Partner

Evelyn Booth, a wealthy young English sportsman tumbled into a shooting match with Buffalo Bill Cody before a crowd of 3,000 spectators. That chance encounter gave Booth an opportunity to partner in one of the most profitable and renowned Western enterprises ever.

Kellen CutsforthApril 17, 2025

Clair McFarland: World’s Most Coddled Crime Reporter, Ready For Duty

Columnist Clair McFarland writes: "I have found after several years of covering crime, that where the capacity for violence is greatest, chivalry is also at its peak. It’s the most certain correlation I’ve found in this job."

Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2025