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Dave Simpson: Obscenity Bill Could Die In Committee
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: “Time's running out on a bill that would remove an exemption for librarians from a law that prohibits exposing minors to pornography. One would think that our new common-sense House leadership would at least agree to let this bill out of committee, and proceed to the House floor for debate by the whole body. It deserves as much."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 06, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Thursday, February 6, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 06, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap - Day 17
Discussion of the supplemental budget was a major focus of the Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday, as were two bills that could ban abortion in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Delegation Applauds Trump Trans Ban * Deaths Investigated At Gillette Nursing Home * Cody Police Advise Against Spontaneous Skijoring
Wendy CorrFebruary 06, 2025
Halfway Point: New Conservative Majority vs Old Guard Minority In 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 Wyoming legislative session will reach its halfway mark on Thursday. The session looks and feels distinctly different from years’ past, with a majority made of Freedom Caucus Republicans, wielding power in the House for the first time.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
The American West: Charles Dickens Visits America’s Plains
In the 19th Century, the American West had a brisk tourism industry, which grew as the convenience of travel provided by coach service, railroads, and boats. Among the early travelers was Charles Dickens, England’s most accomplished author.
Terry A. Del BeneFebruary 06, 2025
Wyoming Republicans Taking New Approach To Trying To Ban Abortion
The Wyoming Legislature considered two different bills on Wednesday that take new approaches in trying to ban abortions. The Legislature passed two separate bans on most forms of abortion in 2022 and 2023 but both are currently being held up in court.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
In Brief: Man In Big Piney Home Found Dead, Other Man Questioned
A man was found dead of "significant injuries" Wednesday in a home in Big Piney, the Sublette County Sheriff's Office reports. Another adult male was detained for questioning.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Trump's Trans Athlete Ban
Wyoming's congressional delegation cheered President Donald Trump's Wednesday executive order defunding schools that let males play female-only sports. ”The far left’s attack on female athletes is the women’s rights issue of our time,” Sen. Lummis said.
Sean Barry & Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2025
Hunters Say Proposal To Take Away Hunting, Fishing Privileges For Trespass Is Draconian
A proposal to ban people from hunting and fishing anywhere in the country if they get caught trespassing in Wyoming goes overboard, some outdoorsmen said. Others say, the current law is too weak and stiffer penalties are needed.
February 05, 2025
Cody Residents Celebrate Snow Day By Slapping On Skis And Attaching Themselves To Moving Cars
Although it's frowned on by the police, some Cody residents celebrated their snow-day on Monday by slapping on some skis and attaching themselves to vehicles with a rope. One Cody resident posted photos of the amateur skijoring but blacked out incriminating evidence to protect the guilty.
Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2025
Governor, AG Say Judge Misapplied Law When Striking Down Abortion Bans
The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office argued this week that a judge misapplied the law when she struck down two abortion bans in November. The AG claims in a filing that the judge leaned on an abortion-friendly doctors' testimony when proclaiming abortion "health care."
Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming’s Tax Debate is a Slow-Motion Train Wreck
Dear editor: The fantasy is that voters will finally connect taxes to services when cuts bite. But what’s the lesson? That 911 calls go unanswered? That our kids’ schools hemorrhage teachers?
February 05, 2025
Rod Miller: Using Kids As Human Shields In A Culture War
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "It boils down to this: if you don’t want to read a book, don’t read it. If you don’t want your minor children reading a book, don’t let them read it. Libraries don’t force-feed anything to anyone."
Rod MillerFebruary 05, 2025
Casper-Area Solar Farm Killed After Dozens Of Residents Speak Out Against It
Natrona County commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 against a 2,000-acre solar farm proposal on private ranch land 30 miles west of Casper. Dozens of area residents spoke out against it during a 7 1/2 hour meeting that ended around midnight.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 05, 2025
Huge Immigration Bill Gets A Makeover; Wyoming Sheriffs Still Hesitant
A Senate committee proposed changes Tuesday to a massive Wyoming immigration bill that would make sheltering or transporting illegal immigrant a felony, among other mandates. The state's law enforcers can work within the new version, but they'd "hesitate" to say they support it, their lobbyist said.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Don't Make Us Live With These Horrible License Plates
Dear editor: Please don’t have us live with these ugly new license plates for any more than eight long years.
February 05, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Be Careful On National Concealed And Carry Bill
Dear editor: The proposed bills to allow concealed carry and open carry on a national basis has two sides to it.
February 05, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Three Bills That Are Threatening Wyoming's Way Of Life
Dear editor: Public lands are precious beyond measure. No matter who you are, you can wake up, and love the land, and let the land love you back. Once public land is lost, it’s gone forever. Right now, there are three bills that threaten this beautiful patchwork quilt that we live in.
February 05, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Freedom Caucus’ Policies Enticing For Bad Actors
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: “In the desperate pursuit of their agenda, the Freedom Caucus is inadvertently creating the perfect environment for extremist activities. Imagine this fictional scenario…”
Tom LubnauFebruary 05, 2025
House Advances Bill To Make Wyoming Attorney General An Elected Position
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday, by a 6 - 3 margin, that would make the Wyoming Attorney General an elected position. Supporters of the bill have criticized Wyoming AG Bridget Hill for either taking too long to file lawsuits or not filing enough.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 05, 2025
Coroner's Report: Senior Died Of Hypothermia At Gillette Assisted Living Center
A coroner's report released Tuesday revealed an ongoing investigation into two deaths at a Gillette assisted living center. In January, an 88-year-old resident was found dead of hypothermia outside while a 66-year-old resident died of an overdose in November. Five employees have been terminated.
Jen KocherFebruary 05, 2025
Evanston Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanche; Friends Say Man Was 'Too Good For This Earth'
Scott Wright, 37, of Evanston, Wyoming, was killed in an avalanche in Utah on Monday, authorities say. A friend of his told Cowboy State Daily that Wright was an avid snowmobiler who loved working on the machines and building them.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 05, 2025