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Woman Accused Of Leading Five Law Enforcement Agencies On Wild Riverton Chase, Crashing Into Deputy
A woman charged Friday is accused of leading at least five police agencies on a chase in Riverton, Wyoming. She sped over spike strips, pulled a U-turn on the highway and rammed a deputy's truck while drinking from a bottle of alcohol, court documents say.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 04, 2025
Legislative Committee Kills “Make Carbon Dioxide Great Again” Bill
Fearing it could actually lead to more federal regulation, a Wyoming Senate committee killed the “Make Carbon Dioxide Great Again” bill. It would have cut low-carbon energy standards in the state and treated CO2 as a nutrient, not a pollutant.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 04, 2025
Wyomingites Could Concealed Carry In All 50 States Under Bills Trump Favors
Wyomingites might be able to carry concealed firearms in all 50 states, if Trump-backed legislation passes Congress. A pair of bills making their way through Congress would make concealed carry permits valid in all states.
Mark HeinzFebruary 04, 2025
Montana GOP Pushes To Display Ten Commandments At Public Schools
Debate is heating up in the Montana Legislature over a bill that would require putting the Ten Commandments in every classroom in the state. Republicans are pushing the bill, while Native Americans want to include the “Indian Ten Commandments.”
David MadisonFebruary 03, 2025
Law Catches Up To Man Accused Of Scamming Saratoga’s $10,000 Ice Fishing Derby
The law has caught up to a man accused of scamming the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby in 2018. He sold an insurance policy against the derby’s $10,000 prize, and when someone won, didn’t pay out. He’s accused of defrauding others of nearly $1 million.
Renée JeanFebruary 03, 2025
Two Proposed Wyoming Transgender Sports Bans Advance In State House
The Wyoming House on Monday sent a proposed transgender sports ban to the state Senate. It would expand the current law from seventh to 12th grades, to kindergarten through college. Another similar bill focusing just on college also advanced.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Selling Private Property To Government To Protect Private Property Rights Is Oxymoron
Dear editor: If our legislators are unwilling to stand up against more government acquisition of our state which is already 56% owned by government, then when will they stand up?
February 03, 2025
Letter To The Editor: No Teaching Degree, No Training, No Experience
Dear editor: House Bill 100 is a clear example of legislative incompetence and a lack of understanding or care about the complexities and value of a strong education.
February 03, 2025
Snowstorm Shuts Down Cody, While It’s Near 60 And Spring-Like In Cheyenne
While southeast Wyoming enjoyed sunny skies spring-like temperatures near 60 degrees Monday, it was another story in the northwest corner of the state. Subzero temperatures and up to 36 inches of snow shut down Cody.
Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2025
Clair McFarland: Writing Up A Test For Real ’Muricans
Clair McFarland writes: "'I think Americans ought to be able to eat 20 hot dogs in a minute!' said Little-Feisty. I choked on my tea. 'And I think,' blustered Big-Sweet, 'you gotta know who Mike Tyson is!'”
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2025
Dave Simpson: Imagine If The Wyoming Legislature Was Run Like Congress
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "With 435 Representatives and 100 Senators, they'll be lucky to get anything passed by Memorial Day. That's because they work in Washington for three days, with Mondays and Fridays reserved for travel."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 03, 2025
The American West: Massacre of Shoshones at Bear River
The massacre of Shoshones at Bear River in southeastern Idaho is the highest number of Indians killed by Army troops in the entire history of the Old West. Despite this, it is unchronicled in any major way in history even today.
R.B. MillerFebruary 03, 2025
Barrasso Hopeful RFK Has The Votes As Nailbiter Cabinet Votes Set
Sen. John Barrasso told Fox News on Sunday that he’s impressed with the breakneck speed President Trump’s administration is moving. He also said he hopeful RFK has the votes to be confirmed to head Health and Human Services.
Sean BarryFebruary 03, 2025
Angry Bison Charges Into Crowd Watching Wolf Pack In Yellowstone
As people gathered on a road in Yellowstone to watch a pack of wolves devour a bison, the buffalo’s herd charged into them last week. The stampede sent bundled-up tourists running off the road and behind vehicles for safety.
Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2025
Juvenile Suspected Of Shooting Two At Sweetwater County Bonfire Party
No one was in custody Monday for a shooting in which two young adults were hurt at a Saturday bonfire party outside Reliance, Wyoming. Two people were hospitalized, and the suspected shooter is a juvenile, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office says.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2025
Proposed Change To School Construction Would Mean Locals Passing Bonds
The Senate Education Committee advanced a constitutional resolution Monday that would change how schools get built in Wyoming. It would make all public school building projects require locals to approve and fund them through bonds.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 03, 2025
Bill Banning Access To Sex Books For Minors In Wyoming Back With A Vengeance
Librarians and educators on Monday testified against a bill that seeks to toughen Wyoming’s crimes against exposing minors to obscenity, and to remove protections that keep librarians and teachers from being charged with the crime.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2025
Internal Poll Shows Hageman With Huge Lead In Potential Governor's Race
If Rep. Harriet Hageman decides to run for governor of Wyoming in 2026, she’d be the overwhelming favorite, according to a national political polling firm. A polling memo says she has a 30-plus point lead over any other candidates.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 03, 2025
Bill Would Open Post-Conviction DNA Testing To More Wyoming Felons
A bill is moving through the Wyoming Legislature to give access to post-conviction DNA testing to more Wyoming felons. The measure was headed to the Senate floor Monday.
Jen KocherFebruary 03, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Monday, February 3, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 03, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday's headlines include: * Tumble Inn Sign Almost Finished * Wyoming Could Ban Voting Machines * Groundhog Dog: Lander Lil No Shadow
Wendy CorrFebruary 03, 2025
Learning Trades Isn’t Just Landing Wyoming Youth Good Jobs, It’s Saving Lives
The teens and young adults in the Wind River Job Corps in Riverton usually get there out of desperation. But the trades there can lead to great-paying jobs. Plus, it's the only job corps in America that offers training for petroleum technicians.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 02, 2025
Sagebrush Murder Mystery Reveals Two Potential Killers Of Range Plant
In Montana’s Centennial Valley, a sagebrush die-off triggered an investigation into what was killing this anchor species of the open range. The killers turned out to be insects native to the sagebrush seas of the West.
David MadisonFebruary 02, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Legislation Undermine Rights & Restrict Access To Healthcare
Dear editor: In November, Teton District Court Judge Melissa Owens ruled that abortion bans are unconstitutional in Wyoming. Despite this clear ruling, legislators are pushing forward with bills that undermine these rights.
February 02, 2025