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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, February 26, 2026

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

Jake NicholsFebruary 26, 2026

State Senate President Bo Biteman, left, and House Speaker Chip Neiman.

Wyoming Senate, House Choose Teams To Hash Out $170 Million Budget Gap

Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman on Wednesday announced the appointment of the five senators he's sending to smooth out $170 million in budget differences between the Senate and the state House of Representatives. The House picked its members Tuesday.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Cruelty Is Not Conservatism

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In other words, Rep Rachel Rodriguez Williams, Freedom Caucus Chair, was apparently arguing a life for a life. If the Court system would not protect unborn children, the judges should be eliminated, too."

Tom LubnauFebruary 26, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Cody Roberts Plea Deal * Tim Tebow Bill Moves Forward * U.S. Loses 15,000 Small Farms In 2025n

Mac WatsonFebruary 26, 2026

State Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, has been a vocal supporter of the PRCA moving its headquarters to Wyoming.

PRCA Bill Stumbles, But $15M From State For Move To Cheyenne Not Dead

A House committee gave a surprise “no” vote Wednesday for $15 million to move the PRCA headquarters to Cheyenne. But the money for the move isn’t dead, supporters say.

Renée JeanFebruary 26, 2026

Representatives of Wyoming law enforcement agencies attend Wednesday's meeting of the House Revenue Committee at the Capitol in Cheyenne on Feb. 25, 2026.

Controversial Gun Rights Bill Passes Committee, Cops Still Don’t Like It

A Wyoming Senate committee on Wednesday forwarded a gun rights bill to the House floor. While tweaked, law enforcement officers still don’t like it, claiming it could allow criminals to sue them over technicalities.

Mark HeinzFebruary 26, 2026

Entrance to the grounds at the Veterans Home of Wyoming in Buffalo.

Wyoming Lawmakers Bet Big On $87 Million Veterans Home Remodel

Wyoming lawmakers approved an $87 million remodel of the Veterans Home in Buffalo after years of delay and rising estimates. Supporters argued action can’t wait, while skeptics warned the state’s construction spending is “adding up.”

David MadisonFebruary 26, 2026

Buffalo Man Accused Of Making Pipe Bombs After Trying To Buy Fuses At Local Stores

A Buffalo man who walked into two local hardware stores with a length of galvanized steel pipe and asked if the stores sold “fuses” has been arrested on suspicion of making pipe bombs. He told police he makes homemade “fireworks” and “smoke bombs.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 26, 2026

Wyoming Man Cody Roberts Signs Plea Agreement In Notorious Wolf Torture Case

Accused of torturing a wolf two years ago in a case that received global condemnation, Cody Roberts has agreed to plead guilty or no contest to one count of felony animal cruelty. He will face prison time if he fails strict probation requirements.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2026

Massive Turnout As Bill To Purge Sex Books From Kids' Library Sections Heads To Senate

In a passionate debate held Wednesday over a bill that would let people sue libraries for keeping sexually explicit books in the children's section, some argued the Bible could spark lawsuits. “We have a lawsuit hanging over our head,” said Rep. Crago.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2026

A Laramie County rancher shot a roughly 2-year-old male wolf near Carpenter, Wyoming. Wildlife officials say it may be the first recorded legal wolf killing in the county, and its origin remains unclear.

"That Ain't No Coyote": Rancher Kills Wolf In Southeastern Wyoming Near Carpenter

A Laramie County rancher shot a roughly 2-year-old male wolf near Carpenter, Wyoming, where wolves are almost never seen. It may be the first recorded legal wolf killing in the county, and its origin remains unclear.

Mark HeinzFebruary 25, 2026

Debbie Pommel speaks with Gov. Mark Gordon after winning the BigWYO award.

From Hawaii Ranch To Wyoming Range: Casper’s Debbie Pummel Is Tourism Award Winner

Hawaii native Debbie Pummel, a Casper resident for 33 years, won Wyoming’s 2026 BigWYO tourism award for her three decades of leadership in the state’s hospitality industry and her dedication to mentoring future tourism professionals.

Renée JeanFebruary 25, 2026

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Supreme Court Rules Sentence For Teen Who Fatally Shot Ex-Girlfriend Appropriate

The Wyoming Supreme Court Tuesday ruled that the lengthy sentence for a Casper teen who pleaded guilty to a second-degree murder charge was appropriate. The teen’s attorney argued it violated Wyoming statutes and represented “unusual” punishment.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 25, 2026

Senate Committee Forwards Firefighting Bills Over Fear Of Brutal Fire Season

A lone monitoring station on the Laramie Range is reading just 3% of its normal snowpack. That's a number that explains why, 40 miles down the road in Cheyenne, lawmakers were advancing legislation to put more firefighters in the field before fire season.

David MadisonFebruary 25, 2026

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USDA Reports 15,000 Small Farms Closed or Consolidated Last Year In The U.S.

The U.S. lost 15,000 small farms in 2025 due to being sold or consolidated. Although Wyoming has avoided major losses, Farm Bureau president Todd Fornstrom said, "When you get rid of so many small farms, you’re taking rural people out of rural America."

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2026

This is what was left of a semitrailer that exploded on impact with an illegally parked semi along Interstate 80 on Feb. 1. Driver inattention is being investigated as a potential factor in the truck drifting from the far left lane, through the right lane and into the parked semi.

There’s Been Hardly Any Winter, So Why So Many Deaths On Wyoming Roads?

There’s been hardly any winter in Wyoming so far this year, but highway fatalities are up nearly double compared to the last two years. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says that shows speed and driver inattention are more deadly than road conditions.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 25, 2026

Senator Wendy Schuler at the Senate Education Committee Meeting discussing Tim Tebow rule

Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Version Of “Tim Tebow Law” For Homeschool Athletes

Wyoming lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a bill expanding homeschoolers’ access to public school activities from grades 6-12 to all K-12. The move mirrors “Tim Tebow Laws” in other states allowing equal participation for homeschooled athletes.

David MadisonFebruary 25, 2026

Governor Won't Push To Oust Platte County Commissioners

Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday said will not be waging a civil case to remove three Platte County Commissioners from office, despite citizens’ complaints. He said many claims were speculative and voters have the power to make changes in the primary.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2026

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, left, and Troy Lake in Washington, D.C., prior to Tuesday night's State of the State address. Lake, the Cheyenne diesel mechanic pardoned by President Trump, was Lummis' guest to the address.

Wyoming Diesel Delete Mechanic Pardoned By Trump Goes To State Of The Union

One year ago, Troy Lake was in federal prison for "deleting" emissions systems on ailing diesel engines. On Tuesday, he attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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

Jake NicholsFebruary 25, 2026

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. At 1 hour, 47 minutes, it was the longest on record.

‘What A Difference A Year Makes’: Delegation Praises Trump’s State Of The Union

Wyoming’s congressional delegation praised President Trump’s Tuesday State of the Union address, with Sen. John Barrasso comparing his first year to Biden’s time in office: “What a difference a year makes.” State Democrats say that year has been disastrous.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 25, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Wednesday's headlines include: * Biz Council Stays Alive * Gordon Optimistic About Budget * Wyo Couple No Plans To Leave Mexico

Mac WatsonFebruary 25, 2026

Gordon Says House Made 'Cuts In Name Only,' But Budget's Looking OK

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon told reporters Tuesday he’s optimistic about the budget, though the House made some “cuts in name only.” House Appropriations Chair John Bear disagreed and cited bleak projections.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2026

Letter To The Editor: The 2026 Legislative Session Is An Embarrassment

Dear editor: The best way to sum it up is this: the Senate, by and large, has acted like adults and professionally carried out the people's work, while the House of Representatives has been a dumpster fire of childishness, drama, grandstanding and evasiveness.

February 25, 2026

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