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Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, June 21, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsJune 21, 2025
Guest Column: Setting The Record Straight On Federal Land Sale Proposal
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Unfortunately, a lot of the talk surrounding Sen. Lee's efforts has been misleading or flat out untrue, and as this proposal takes shape in the Senate, it’s important that everyone be armed with accurate information. Here are the facts..."
Guest ColumnJune 21, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Shannon Smith
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with historian and author Shannon Smith. Smith's research into the Fetterman Fight in Sheridan County put her in the spotlight for Kevin Costner's "The West" docuseries, which airs this week.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2025
Wyo Legislative Leaders Range From Lukewarm To Angry On Public Lands Sale
Leaders of the Wyoming Legislature range from lukewarm to angry about the proposed sale of federal public lands in Wyoming and 10 other Western states. And even though they can’t do anything about it, they’re hearing from constituents.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025
Despite Opposition From Bar Nunn Residents, Natrona County OKs Nuclear Project
Natrona County commissioners got an earful from locals opposed to Radiant Nuclear’s planned project near Bar Nunn. Then they voted to support the company getting a $25 million grant from the Wyoming Business Council.
David MadisonJune 20, 2025
After Breaking All But One Fishing Rod, Wyoming Man Catches Record Tiger Trout
Shelby Holder of Kemmerer had already broken three of his four fly rods when he decided to go fishing early on June 6. He ended up landing the new Wyoming state record tiger trout, a nearly 15-pound fish.
David MadisonJune 20, 2025
Dennis Sun: Cows and Sage Grouse are Compatible
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Producers caught a breath of fresh air when a study was published by the University of Idaho, which found, “Moderate cattle grazing on public lands does not reduce sage grouse nest success, according to a newly published 10-year study."
Dennis SunJune 20, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Family Issues Should Be Bipartisan, Again
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Marriage and family are not Freedom Caucus issues. Neither is the restoration of the American Family a Republican issue. The traditional nuclear family is the foundation of a healthy society."
Jonathan LangeJune 20, 2025
Wyoming Closer To Using Gold And Silver As Legal Currency
Wyoming is No. 1 in the nation when it comes to sound money policy, a movement to return gold and silver as legal currency. Wyomingites also don’t have to pay sales tax when buying or selling the precious metals.
Renée JeanJune 20, 2025
Casper Woman Accused Of Shooting At Pregnant Mistress Of Friend’s Husband
A 26-year-old Casper woman faces five charges for allegedly shooting at a woman who claimed she was pregnant by a friend’s husband. She waived her preliminary hearing Thursday, and told police she only wanted to scare the other woman.
Dale KillingbeckJune 20, 2025
‘Roadless Rule’ Leaves Wyoming Vulnerable To More Huge Wildfires, Hageman Says
The 24-year-old federal Clinton Roadless Rule is largely to blame for Wyoming’s devastating wildfires, Rep. Harriet Hageman says. She told Wyoming legislators Thursday that more blazes are in store if the rule isn’t changed.
Mark HeinzJune 20, 2025
Cheyenne Man Arrested After Causing Panic At National Speech And Debate Tourney
A 22-year-old Cheyenne man with four national speech championship wins to his name was arrested Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa, on claims he created a panic at the National Speech and Debate tournament that cleared the venue. He faces charges of disorderly conduct and drug possession.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025
Homeschool Students, Parents Say Wyoming Needs ‘Tebow Rule’ For Sports, Activities
Wyoming homeschooled middle schoolers and their parents say Wyoming needs a “Tebow Rule” to make sure sports and activities are open to them in their local school districts.
Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025
Hageman Says Claims Of Huge Selloff Of Federal Public Land Is 'Silly'
At an early-morning town hall meeting in Newcastle on Friday, Rep. Harriet Hageman fielded a lot of questions about selling off federal public lands. She said she doesn’t know why the Senate exempted Montana and claims of a huge selloff are “silly.”
Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025
Wyoming Trooper Rolls Vehicle Stopping Colorado Homicide Suspect
A Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper rolled his vehicle Friday morning near Cheyenne while grappling the truck wheel of a homicide suspect who was fleeing Colorado, the local sheriff says.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, June 20, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJune 20, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, June 20, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Too Late For Snow? Nope * Woman Killed In Snake River * Gun-Free Zones Hiking Insurance
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Harriet Hageman Should Know Better
Dear editor: Harriet Hageman should know better. She grew up on a ranch. She’s walked this land, ridden across it, hunted on it. So how can she now pretend that auctioning off Wyoming’s future is somehow pro-freedom or pro-Wyoming?
June 20, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Stop The Public Lands Grab
Dear editor: Ask yourselves who will benefit from this land grab. It won’t be regular Wyomingites; it will be wealthy developers coming in from out of state or even out of the country who will be lining their pockets in the end.
June 20, 2025
In ‘Extremely Rare’ Case, Rock Springs Woman Charged With Making Child Porn
In what authorities say is an “extremely rare” case, a Rock Springs woman is facing child pornography charges in Sweetwater County felony court. She’s scheduled to plead Monday on charges she made, delivered and possessed child porn.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025
Idaho Woman Dies After 100-Foot Fall Into Snake River Near Alpine
An 89-year-old Idaho woman died Wednesday when she fell 100 feet into the Snake River near Alpine, Wyoming. She was picnicking with family when she “lost her footing,” authorities say. A drone located the woman, who was recovered less than a mile away.
Andrew RossiJune 19, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Deep Opposition To Proposed Public Land Sales
Dear editor: In reality, this is nothing more than a thinly veiled wealth transfer. The wealthiest Americans and large corporate interests stand to benefit by buying up these lands at bargain prices
June 19, 2025
Wyoming Schools Say Banning Gun-Free Zones Is Hiking Insurance Rates
Multiple Wyoming school districts say the repeal of Wyoming’s gun-free zones has prompted hikes in their liability insurance costs. The situation sparked debate between supporters and detractors of the new law at a legislative committee this week.
Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2025
Wyoming's Latest Sunset Of The Year Is Friday — It Just Gets Darker From There
When the sun sets Friday, Wyomingites will have enjoyed more than 15 hours of daylight on what's called the longest day of the year. It just gets darker from there until the shortest day on Dec. 21.
Andrew RossiJune 19, 2025