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Morning Show with Jake — Monday, March 10, 2025

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

Jake NicholsMarch 10, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, March 10, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Illegal Dumping Costing State * Judge Allows House In National Park * Hate The New License Plate? Go For UW One

Wendy CorrMarch 09, 2025

Wyoming Teacher Rode Same 1,900-Mile Bicycle Route Buffalo Soldiers Did In 1897

The story of Buffalo Soldiers riding bicycles 1,900 miles from Montana to Missouri in a post-Civil War military experiment had been nearly forgotten. Then a Deaver, Wyoming, teacher biked it himself. "It was one of the most meaningful things I've ever done in my life,” he said.

Jackie DorothyMarch 09, 2025

Sometimes the hands start flying during sparring matches at Historical European Martial Arts classes in Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Medieval Weapons Club Trains With Swords

Members of a Cheyenne medieval weapons club aren’t just hobbyists, they seriously train with period-appropriate swords. “It’s about more than just sword fighting and being a nerd,” claims one member.

Renée JeanMarch 09, 2025

On "Utensil Tuesdays," author Craig Johnson shares photos of obscure utensil's from his mother-in-law's collection, asking what the heck they are. Most of the time, his Facebook followers come through.

Another Craig Johnson Mystery — What The Heck Are These Obscure Utensils?

Wyoming New York Times best-selling author Craig Johnson has another mystery — what the heck are these obscure and weird-looking utensils in his mother-in-law’s collection? He shares one a week on Facebook and asks followers to ID them.

Renée JeanMarch 09, 2025

Natrona County High School grads turned playwrights Matthew Spangler and Nina McConigley.

"Cowboys And East Indians" Play To Premiere At Denver Center For Performing Arts

Former Casper author Nina McConigley teamed-up with two other Natrona County High graduates to turn a pair of short stories into a Wyoming-inspired play. It will premiere January 2026 on stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

David MadisonMarch 09, 2025

Cassie Craven: The Wyoming I Know Is Back

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “We bucked the system, stirred the pot, spoke the truth and didn’t back down. Both chambers did the people’s work. And it was damn good work.”

Cassie CravenMarch 09, 2025

American West: The Kidnapped Doctor And Wounded Outlaw

In 1904, two masked men kidnapped a Thermopolis doctor to save the life of an outlaw at their remote ranch. The horse thief had been shot in a shoot-out with lawmen and his true identity remains a mystery to this day.

Jackie DorothyMarch 09, 2025

Wyoming’s most remote spaces have become sites of illegal dumping, everything from jet fuel to appliances, cars and boats. It’s costing taxpayers thousands of dollars to clean up.

Illegal Dumps Cropping Up All Over In Some Of Wyoming’s Most Remote Places

Four drums of jet fuel found tucked away inside a crack in a rock face near Jeffrey City will cost taxpayers more than $35,000 to clean up. It's not an isolated case. Discarded cars, boats, appliances, and other junk are getting littered in remote places across the state.

Renée JeanMarch 09, 2025

David Knudson converted his garage to accommodate equipment like a reverse osmosis machine for his business, Montana MapleWorks.

Montana’s ‘Maple Man’ Taps 300-Plus Trees To Make Maple Syrup In His Driveway

Known as “Maple Man,” a Missoula, Montana, resident taps 300-plus trees around town to grow his urban syrup business. He’s the state’s only commercially licensed maple syrup maker, and does it all in his driveway.

Anna-Louise JacksonMarch 09, 2025

Polaris is promoting its latest lineup of snowmobiles by putting them through their paces in the pristine snow of Wyoming’s Teton Range. The company uses the Cowboy State to showcase the machines as the ultimate toy for backcountry adventure.

Polaris Showcases New 2026 Snowmobile Lineup In Wyoming’s Teton Range

In January, Polaris held a marketing photo shoot showcasing its 2026 snowmobile lineup. They've been doing shoots in Wyoming for years, but this one was different -- it's all Wyoming: four Wyoming snowmobilers shot by a Wyoming photographer.

Andrew RossiMarch 09, 2025

For those who aren’t fans of the new Wyoming license plate — a big field of dark blue with white lettering — there’s another new choice. This one has plenty of color, at least the only colors that matter to University of Wyoming fans: brown and gold.

Don't Like The New Wyoming License Plate? There’s Another Option

For those who aren’t fans of the new Wyoming license plate — a big field of dark blue with white lettering — there’s another choice. You don't have to be a graduate of the University of Wyoming to get it either.

Andrew RossiMarch 09, 2025

Police in Casper, Wyoming, were dispatched to a southside neighborhood home Saturday night to find an adult male dead. The department isn’t reporting any details other than it’s investigating a “suspicious death.”

Casper Police Investigate ‘Suspicious Death' Of Man In Southside Home

Police in Casper were dispatched to a southside neighborhood home Saturday night to find an adult male dead. The police told Cowboy State Daily the incident is being investigated as a "suspicious death."

Dale KillingbeckMarch 09, 2025

A photo used on a Rolling Stones album sleeve led Robin Everett of the Wyoming State Archives to unpublished Wyoming photos by Robert Frank that are now on display at the Wyoming State Museum.

Rolling Stones Album Art Leads To Stash Of Wyoming Shots By Legendary Photographer

A photo used on a Rolling Stones album sleeve led Robin Everett of the Wyoming State Archives to a stash of never-before-published Wyoming photos by legendary photographer Robert Frank. They’re now on display at the Wyoming State Museum.

Amber SteinmetzMarch 09, 2025

Jamie Kamai was 25 years old when he was shot and killed in south Cheyenne during his morning commute by an unknown driver who was tailgating him.

Who Killed Cheyenne Man Along Busy Street In Front Of 8-Year-Old Boy 24 Years Ago?

Jamie Kamai, a 25-year-old delivery driver with his life in front of him, was shot and killed in broad daylight along a busy Cheyenne street in 2001. Now 24 years later, there are still few answers about who killed him in front of 8-year-old stepson.

Jen KocherMarch 09, 2025

A photo exhibit submitted by the Flathead Conservation District supporting its call for the demolition of this home built by John and Stacy Ambler, a couple from San Diego.

Judge: Couple Can Keep House Built Without Permits In Glacier National Park

A judge has spared a home built by a California couple inside of Glacier National Park in Montana. Critics of the ruling say Glacier National Park allowed a couple from San Diego to build whatever they wanted, however they wanted.

David MadisonMarch 09, 2025

After a four-day search, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office arrested Kamren Crousore on Saturday evening. Crousore is the 18-year-old man wanted in connection with the shooting of another teen March 4, 2025. He was considered "armed and dangerous," the agency had said.

‘Armed And Dangerous’ Gillette 18-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Caught

After a four-day search, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office arrested Kamren Crousore on Saturday. Crousore is the 18-year-old wanted in connection with the shooting of another teen Tuesday. He was considered "armed and dangerous," the agency had said.

Clair McFarlandMarch 09, 2025

Lynette St. Clair of Fort Washakie, Wyoming, grew up listening to the language of her Shoshone people. She realized 30 years ago that it took only a generation for the Shoshone language to become endangered.

Wyoming Woman On Mission To Not Let Shoshone Language And Culture Die

Lynette St. Clair of Fort Washakie grew up listening to the language of her Shoshone people. She realized 30 years ago that the language and culture could die. So she made it her mission to share the language, culture and history with the next generation.

Jackie DorothyMarch 08, 2025

Kaden Horrocks of Utah, riding a King Rodeo Co. bronc at the 2024 Frozen Fury Bronc Futurity hosted by the Hell on Wheels Rodeo Company of Cheyenne.

Started When Cheyenne Frontier Days Was Canceled, Popular Hell On Wheels Rodeo Still Going Strong

In 2020, when Cheyenne Frontier Days was canceled because of COVID-19, Cindy DeLancey and her family launched the Hell on Wheels rodeo. Five summers later, their open rodeos are still being held beginning June 6, leading up to Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Jackie DorothyMarch 08, 2025

Wyoming Legislative Staffer, 70, Walks 70,000 Steps A Week During Session

Cheyenne resident Virginia Clarke, 70, is a ball of energy as a Wyoming legislative staff member working the legislative session at the state Capitol. She walks about 70,000 steps a week, or about 35 miles.

Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2025

A massive decade-long research study into the 5,000-year history of Wyoming prehistoric people is complete. Known as Paleoindians, they have a lot in common with Wyomingites today — fiercely independent, adaptable to harsh environments and adept hunters.

Massive 10-Year Effort Compiles 5,000 Years Of Wyoming’s Prehistoric People

Now we know more than ever about the Paleoindians after an exhaustive 10-year effort to compile 5,000 years of Wyoming’s prehistory into a book. It's the most comprehensive compilation of knowledge about Wyoming's prehistoric people.

Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2025

Tom Graham (left) and Ed Tewksbury (right)

The American West: The Pleasant Valley War Erupts in Arizona

One of the most famous gunfights in the history of the Old West took less than one minute. It was only one battle in what would become known as the Pleasant Valley War.

James A. CrutchfieldMarch 08, 2025

Image from the rescue of Kevin Dye shown at a gathering honoring Rocky Mountain Rescue Group in 2022.

Wyoming History: The Lost 9-Year-Old Who Eluded Casper Mountain Search For 11 Days

In 1971, a 9-year-old boy made national headlines when he wandered away from a pingpong game on Casper Mountain. A search team from Colorado finally found him after the boy eluded searchers for 11 days. As a result, Casper formed its own search and rescue squad.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 08, 2025

Amy Gale Weaver, as she appears on a missing person alert.

No Sign Of Casper Mother Of Six Missing For More Than Two Months

The oldest daughter of Amy Gale Weaver, a Casper mother of six, says she’s desperate to find her mother. Weaver has been missing for more than two months. The police told Cowboy State Daily they've exhausted all of their tips and leads.

Jen KocherMarch 08, 2025

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