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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 01, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Tuesday's headlines include: * Goodbye Little America * New Diesel Rule: Good Or Not? * Finally Some Winter Weather For Wyo
Mac WatsonApril 01, 2026
Famous Wyoming Diesel Mechanic Worries New EPA Rule Causes More Harm Than Good
Wyoming's most famous diesel mechanic, his techy son, and a third well-known mechanic who suffered federal prosecution all worry the EPA's new rule against "DEF" sensors could hurt engines overall.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2026
Dave Simpson: Impaired Engineer Went Right Past My Place
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Had the impaired engineer not stopped the train where he did, a collision at the downtown depot – in the very center of Cheyenne - could have been reminiscent of that disaster three years ago in East Palestine, Ohio.”
Dave SimpsonApril 01, 2026
On 1-Year Anniversary Of Stuffed Dog Rescue, Little Boy Sends Sheriff Thank You
A St. Louis boy didn't forget the rescue of his stuffed dog along I-80 last year. It meant so much to him that he sent the Carbon County sheriff a hand-written note and some gooey cakes to thank them. "I sleep with him every night," the little boy wrote.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 31, 2026
Wyoming To Get Critical Moisture And Colder Temperatures This Week
A wave of wetter weather will ripple across Wyoming this week, bringing colder temperatures and up to two feet of desperately needed snow in the mountains. “Any snowflake, any raindrop that we can get is good,” said meteorologist Don Day.
Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2026
‘Mommy’s Dead’: Man Charged With Killing Woman With Daughter In Room To Face Trial
“Mommy’s dead” is one of the statements a young girl made after a woman was found shot in a Riverton motel room. Her father has been bound over to felony court to face trial on a charge of second-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 31, 2026
End Of An Era: Little America Hotel Near Green River Being Torn Down
After decades as a popular oasis on I-80 in southwest Wyoming, the Little America hotel near Green River is being torn down. It needed "so many repairs that it’s not cost-effective," the general manager said. The business is shifting to an RV Park.
Renée JeanMarch 31, 2026
Retired Judge Won't Let Pro-Choice Group Lump New Challenge Into Old Case
A retired Wyoming judge Tuesday refused to let abortion-rights advocates include new heartbeat-ban challenge into their older case . He ruled the nearly trial-ready case is too far along to introduce their latest challenge.
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2026
Cheyenne Man Gets 8-10 Years For Shooting Of Teen In "Quick Draw" Game
A 21-year-old Cheyenne man Tuesday was sentenced to 8–10 years in prison for shooting a 16-year-old friend in the head during a “quick draw” game with loaded handguns. “I didn’t even know I had a live round in the chamber,” he told an investigator.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 31, 2026
Judge Rejects Plea Deal, Gives Wheatland Band Teacher Harsher Molestation Term
A Platte County judge Monday rejected a plea deal and sentenced former teacher Evan Bradley to 49–57 years in prison for sexually abusing two students. “I’m not going to abide by the plea agreement,” the judge said. “I’m going to increase the sentence."
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2026
"At Least It's Not A Zebra": Powell Dog Owners Make Case To Keep Their Pets
A Powell family facing the prospect of giving up two of their four dogs because of a city ordinance, made their case Monday to change the town rule. “If you think our dogs are noisy, wait till you live next door to a zebra," one of the owners said.
Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2026
State Bans Wy Fresh Farm Near Cheyenne From Selling Certain Meats After Complaint
Wy fresh farm near Cheyenne had its cooler locked and was ordered to stop selling certain meats after a state complaint over its license. The owners argue they’re protected under the Wyoming Food Freedom Act and plan to fight the restriction.
Kate MeadowsMarch 31, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 31, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Tuesday's headlines include: * Wyo Bull Sales Explode * Wyo Lobbies For Data Centers * Vietnam Vets Finally Get Thanked
Mac WatsonMarch 31, 2026
Big Boy 4014 Thunders Out Of Cheyenne To Start Historic Coast-To-Coast Tour
Union Pacific’s legendary steam locomotive Big Boy 4014 began its first coast-to-coast tour on Sunday. The huge steam locomotive is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with stops from Wyoming to both coasts.
Renée JeanMarch 31, 2026
Guest Column: How To Tell You’re Being Effective In Three Simple Steps
Rep. John Bear writes, "In Wyoming, you can tell you’re right and effective in three simple steps. Keep an eye out for tantrums from the Wyoming Troika – the trio of status quo politicians, the legacy media, and the deep state."
Guest ColumnMarch 31, 2026
Former Dean Who Clashed With UW President Running For Legislature
A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and engineering professor whose clash with UW President Ed Seidel exploded into the news cycle last year is running for a seat in the Wyoming Legislature. He will face House Majority Whip Ocean Andrew.
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2026
Decades Late, Vietnam Veterans Finally Get A Wyoming Welcome Home
Decades after being shunned and spat upon, Vietnam veterans packed the National Museum of Military Vehicles for Wyoming Welcome Home Day on Sunday. “We have a chance to help veterans heal and give them the honor and recognition they didn’t get,” the Dubois museum owner said.
Renée JeanMarch 30, 2026
Trump's Popularity On Trial In Lawmakers' Defamation Case
Whether backing Trump makes a person a true Republican in Wyoming is a key point in the defamation case two lawmakers are waging against Wyoming Freedom Caucus' campaign group. The group falsely claimed the lawmakers voted to keep Trump off the ballot.
Clair McFarlandMarch 30, 2026
Former Cheyenne Teacher Could Get 395 Years In Back-To-Back Child Sex Trials
A former Cheyenne fifth grade teacher will have back-to-back trials in April on charges of sexually touching young girls and possessing 4,000 child pornography images. He could get up to 285 years in his first trial, and up to 110 in the second.
Greg JohnsonMarch 30, 2026
Wyoming Pitches Itself To Data Center Developers At Closed-Door Jackson Summit
Wyoming leaders and tech giants will discuss whether the state can capture a share of the exploding AI data center boom at a closed-door Jackson summit this week. Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon Web Services will all be attending the meeting.
David MadisonMarch 30, 2026
Idaho Fish And Game Commissioner Charged For Poaching Elk, Shooting From Truck
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Brody Harshbarger faces seven charges for taking two bull elk in December 2025. Court documents say he was firing shots, across a public highway, from the driver’s seat of his pickup truck to take one of the elk.
Andrew RossiMarch 30, 2026
Holy Cow! Wyoming And Montana Bull Sales Up 30% From A Year Ago
Bull sales in the Wyoming/Montana region are up 30% from a year ago as the trend in high cattle prices continues. Most bulls are selling anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 more than last year. Bulls that go for the highest dollar go to semen companies.
Kate MeadowsMarch 30, 2026