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Days After Explosive Found At Capitol, Lander College Gets Email Bomb Threat
Two days after an improvised explosive device was found outside the state Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander got an email bomb threat. That turned out to be a hoax, but authorities say every report has to be taken seriously.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025
Wyoming Man Donates Kidney Not Knowing Who Would Get It
A Clark, Wyoming, man donated one of his kidneys without knowing who would get it, only that it would help someone. This week he lobbied on Capitol Hill for a bill promoting kidney donation.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 24, 2025
Brian Nesvik To Colorado: No More Wolves From Canada Allowed
By bringing in wolves from Canada, Colorado might have violated an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That needs to stop, agency Director Brian Nesvik says in a letter to Colorado officials.
Mark HeinzOctober 24, 2025
Family Of Gillette Woman Shot In Head Says 2nd-Degree Murder Not Enough For Suspect
A Gillette man accused of shooting a woman in the head — who died days later — has had his charges elevated to second-degree murder. The family of the 42-year-old victim says that’s not enough and wants him to face first-degree murder.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025
DCI Releases Photos Of Two Wanted For ‘Questioning’ In Capitol Explosive Case
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation on Friday released a photo of two people wanted for “questioning” in their probe of who left an explosive in front of the state Capitol on Tuesday.
Greg Johnson & Jackson WalkerOctober 24, 2025
Hageman Reintroduces Bill Requiring Country Of Origin Labeling For Beef
In the wake of President Trump signaling support for increasing low-tariff beef imports from Argentina to remedy record beef prices, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a bill on Friday to require country of origin labeling.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Don’t Confuse Politics With Pre-Politics
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "My inbox regularly scolds me that pastors should keep their noses out of 'politics.' For some of my fans, this weekly column only raises their eyebrows. For others, it ceaselessly raises their ire."
Jonathan LangeOctober 24, 2025
The Laramie Lab Geniuses Leading Wyoming's Biotech Boom
Laramie startups are turning University of Wyoming research into products like natural mouthwash and kidney stone supplements. These biotech innovators aim to put Laramie on the map as a growing scientific hub.
David MadisonOctober 24, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Charlie Kirk Deserves Better
Dear editor: Why couldn't these two groups of adults communicate and agree either to put aside their differences and join forces to hold a real memorial to honor Charlie Kirk?
October 24, 2025
Letter to The Editor: We're Sending The Wrong Message
Dear editor: As a life-long Wyomingite, I’m concerned that the Freedom Caucus has become openly anti-business at a time when Wyoming desperately needs growth and diversification.
October 24, 2025
Dennis Sun: Something For Everyone In The Business
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Convention season is here, running from Oct. 27 to Dec.10. There will be many ag-related events taking place, and it is a good time to get up-to-date on state and national agricultural issues."
Dennis SunOctober 24, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, October 24, 2025
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Jake NicholsOctober 24, 2025
CowboyState Daily Video Newscast: Friday, October 24, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Woman’s Wild Close Call with Grizzly * Wyo Ranchers Upset With Trump Over Beef * Truck Driver Arrested For DUI After Driving Off Bridge
Mac WatsonOctober 24, 2025
Grizzly Bites Off Hunter’s Boot In Wild Wyoming Showdown
It was the closest of calls. A grizzly charged a Wyoming woman who was elk hunting near Cody, biting into her rubber boot and pulling it off her foot.
Mark HeinzOctober 24, 2025
56-Year-Old Man Dead In Gas Well Explosion Near Jeffrey City
A 56-year-old man died Wednesday in a gas well explosion in Fremont County near Jeffrey City. The incident is being investigated to determine what caused the blast.
Jackson WalkerOctober 23, 2025
Wyoming Ranchers Join National Outcry Against Trump’s Argentina Beef Plan
Wyoming ranchers are protesting President Trump’s plan to import more beef from Argentina, arguing it threatens U.S. producers. They say fixing high prices should start with cutting domestic regulations, not boosting imports.
Renée JeanOctober 23, 2025
No New Trial For Kemmerer Babysitter Who Beat 5-Year-Old Girl To Death
A Kemmerer babysitter found guilty of first-degree murder for beating a 5-year-old girl to death appealed her conviction to the Wyoming Supreme Court, which ruled Wednesday she won’t get a new trial — though she was in the ER during a key court hearing.
Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2025
After Two Years Sitting Idle Outside Casper, Wind Farm To Come Down
After sitting idle outside Casper for nearly two years, an 11-turbine Chevron wind farm outside Casper is scheduled to be dismantled starting next year.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 23, 2025
Driver Of Semi Arrested For DUI After Crashing Truck Full Of Potatoes Into River
A truck driver was arrested for DUI after his semi full of potatoes veered off I-80 and crashed into the Medicine Bow River on Tuesday morning. Driving semis is dangerous enough on I-80 when people aren’t impaired, the Carbon County sheriff says.
Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2025
Guest Column: Wyoming Women Deserve the Truth, And Real Choices
Guest columnist Nathan Winters writes, "Our state’s mothers and daughters deserve better than the false choice between abortion and abandonment. They deserve a culture of life, one that tells the truth, offers real care, and values both mother and child."
Guest ColumnOctober 23, 2025
Alex Petrino: Mental Health Is Education -- Wyoming Shouldn't Cut What Keeps Students Learning
Guest columnist Alex Petrino writes, "As lawmakers debate recalibration, I urge them to keep mental health at the forefront of the conversation, not as a footnote but as an essential line item, as foundational as transportation and textbooks."
Guest ColumnOctober 23, 2025
Guest Column: Yes, I Want My Government to Pick Winners — Because Wyoming Deserves to Win
Laramie County Commissioner Gunnar Malm writes, "There’s a phrase tossed around — 'government shouldn’t pick winners and losers.' It sounds principled but in reality, it’s often just an excuse to do nothing while other states take bold action to secure their futures."
Guest ColumnOctober 23, 2025
State Criminal Investigation Against Town Of Manderson Closes With No Charges
A state investigation into Manderson’s faulty 2022 audit, which sparked a criminal investigation, ended without charges, authorities announced Tuesday. Town leaders blame the prior administration, and lawmakers demand continuing oversight.
Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2025
Is It Unusually Warm? Nope, Wyoming Finally Gets A Totally Average October
Wyoming's been enjoying a mild autumn with warm temperatures and a lack of snow and cold blasts. That may seem unusual, but it's average, something October hasn't been for several years in Wyomng.
Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2025