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Short-Staffed Cheyenne National Weather Service Office Ends 24/7 Monitoring
The National Weather Service forecast office in Cheyenne is short staffed and has killed its overnight shift, ending the office's 24/7 monitoring. Meteorologist Don Day says that could mean less accurate forecasts and less timely warnings for southeast Wyoming.
Renée JeanMay 19, 2025
State Mandate To Investigate Land Sales Around Critical Sites Will Take Money
A law mandating Wyoming investigate land sales around critical infrastructure takes effect July 1. But investigating those sales and whether foreign adversaries are driving them will take money, the Office of Homeland Security told lawmakers Monday.
Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2025
Helicopter Rescues Horse Stranded In The Middle Of The Yellowstone River
A horse named Cowboy stranded in the middle of the Yellowstone River south of Billings, Montana, was flown to safety Friday by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office and its on-call helicopter.
Andrew RossiMay 19, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Says Newly Released Audio Reinforces Coverup Of Biden Decline
Wyoming’s congressional delegation said Monday that audio interviews released last week show former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline while in office — and that it was covered up.
Sean BarryMay 19, 2025
Barrasso Introduces Bill To Force World Bank To Finance Fossil Fuel Projects
Sen. John Barrasso has introduced legislation that would “force the hand” of the World Bank to fund energy projects that comprise “traditional sources of energy,” including fossil fuels.
David MadisonMay 19, 2025
Drunk Montana Man Trying To Impress Girls Caught Climbing On Jackson Antler Arch
A drunk Montana man was reportedly trying to impress girls by climbing on one of the famous antler arches at the town square in Jackson, Wyoming. He got a $100 ticket, and his dumb deed posted to social media.
Andrew RossiMay 19, 2025
Wyoming Rancher Hopes Fence Will Prevent Another ‘Absolute Carnage’ Of Antelope
It's hoped that upgraded fencing on a family ranch in Sweetwater County will save countless antelope, deer and elk. Old woven-wire fence was choking off wildlife migration routes, which contributed to “absolute carnage” during winter 2022-23.
Mark HeinzMay 19, 2025
Little Snake River Students Get Hands-On In New $1.7M Livestock Center
A new $1.7 million livestock center has opened a hands-on classroom for students interested in ag education at Little Snake River School in Baggs. It’s the realization of a dream by their teacher.
Renée JeanMay 19, 2025
Drug Dealer Wants His Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Conviction Overturned
A Greybull man convicted of manslaughter for dealing the fentanyl pills that led to another man’s fatal 2023 overdose now says he got bad advice. He wants his 15- to 20-year prison sentence overturned and another chance at trial or a new plea deal.
Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2025
Judge Blocks Firings From Program That Supports Coal Miners With Black Lung
When the federal government tried to fire a team protecting coal miners from Wyoming to West Virginia from black lung disease, a miner filed a lawsuit. Last week, a federal judge ordered the restoration of a program that screens miners for the disease.
David MadisonMay 19, 2025
Dave Simpson: Don't Look Now, But Eggs Are Down
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “We should be whipping up tasty omelets for breakfast, baking cakes and feasting on egg-salad sandwiches in celebration. Maybe Trump had something to do with it. Maybe not. Whatever.”
Dave SimpsonMay 19, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Monday, May 19, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 19, 2025
Only 2 Other States Taken By Online Scammers More Than Wyoming, FBI Says
Perhaps it’s the trusting nature of Wyomingites that make them prone to internet scams. The FBI reports that scammers stole more than $43 million from Wyoming in 2024, 230% more than 2023. That makes Wyoming third per capita for losing money to scams.
Jen KocherMay 19, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, May 19, 2025
Monday's headlines include: * 39 Years Later: Cokeville Bombing * Coal Is Still King, But Huge Dropoff * Casper Helicopter In Mexican Prison Break
Wendy CorrMay 19, 2025
Most Remote Place In Lower 48 Is In Wyoming, But State Not As Rural As It Seems
Wyoming rightfully lives up to the distinction as home to the most remote place in the continental U.S. That’s the Thorofare Ranger Station in Yellowstone. But when considering what percentage of each state’s population lives in a rural area, Wyoming comes in 12th.
Anna-Louise JacksonMay 18, 2025
Pioneer Town At Little Snake River Museum In Savery Takes Students Back To Days Of Old
Snow still tops Baker Mountain looking down on Little Snake River Museum in this hamlet near the Wyoming - Colorado border east of Baggs, Wyoming. More than 100 children gathered at the museum to celebrate the annual Pioneer Day.
Renée JeanMay 18, 2025
Beartooth Basin Will Open For Summer Skiing For First Time In Three Years
Beartooth Basin near Cody is America’s only ski resort that operates exclusively in the summer. Unlike other ski resorts where summer skiing could happen, Beartooth Basin, which will open for the first time in three years, doesn’t open for the winter at all.
Renée JeanMay 18, 2025
Cassie Craven: Wyoming's Stable Token Is In A Race
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The argument goes that the more people use the Wyoming stablecoin, the more the state's schools should potentially benefit. Some critical analysts believe that, WYST stablecoin might also be in direct competition with the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial USD1 stablecoin.”
Cassie CravenMay 18, 2025
Peabody And Arch/Core Mines Dominate PRB Coal, But Are Shells Of What They Were
The Powder River Basin’s two largest producers continue to be the canary in Wyoming’s coal mining industry. The 2025 first quarter earnings reports were released last week and show Peabody and Arch/Core mines still dominate, but are only shells of what they once were.
Greg JohnsonMay 18, 2025
Gail Symons: Just Who Benefits From Ousting Lobbyists?
Gail Symons writes: "The next time you hear someone rail against lobbyists, take a moment to ask who stands to gain from that outrage. It might not be you. In fact, it might be the person trying to make sure your voice is no longer heard."
Gail SymonsMay 18, 2025
Arch At Evel Knievel Cemetery Back Up After Plowed Over By Truck
The trademark arch at the entrance to Evel Knievel’s final resting place — Mountain View Cemetery in Butte, Montana — was plowed over by a truck a month ago. Like the famous daredevil, one crash can’t keep it down.
Anna-Louise JacksonMay 18, 2025
How A Helicopter From Casper Was Used In A Daring Mexican Prison Breakout
For a Casper man, the story of a bold 1971 prison break in Mexico involving a helicopter is more than a wild story. The chopper was part of the family’s business, and the escape made into an action movie starring Charles Bronson and Robert Duvall.
Dale KillingbeckMay 18, 2025
In First MMA Bout, Casper Teen Qualifies For World Competition In Brazil
A Casper teen did more than medal at his first MMA bout, he qualified for a world competition in Brazil. He and his coach say the sport can be a good outlet to help curb youth violence in the central Wyoming city.
Dale KillingbeckMay 18, 2025
‘Unknown Male’ Steals Ambulance From Riverton Hospital, Escapes On Reservation
An "unknown male" stole an ambulance parked in front of a Riverton emergency room early Sunday. He fled onto the reservation, hitting a couple law enforcement vehicles, then escaped on foot.
Clair McFarlandMay 18, 2025