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Kelsey Mitchell, a biologist with the Teton County Weed & Pest District, collects ticks for research. Scientists are looking for volunteers to do the same.

As Ticks Begin To Emerge in Wyoming, Entomologists On Lookout For Two New Species

Wyoming entomologists say ticks are beginning to come out and are warning about two new species that are particularly awful. One carries Lyme disease and the other likes to “chase you down.”

Mark HeinzMarch 12, 2025

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, left, and President Donald Trump.

Degenfelder Praises Dept. Of Education Cuts, Says They Will Empower Parents

Wyoming education chief Megan Degenfelder praised President Trump for slashing staff at the U.S. Dept. of Education. "We’re taking education decisions out of the hands of unelected officials and giving them back to parents and teachers," she said.

Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2025

Rocky Mountain Power says wildfires are a driving force behind its most recent request for a double-digit rate increase. The Elk Fire was one of the worst from last season, buring nearly 100,000 acres across the eastern face of the Bighorn Mountains, threatening the small town of Dayton.

Wildfires Big Driver Behind Rocky Mountain Power’s Double-Digit Rate Hike

Wyoming’s wildfires have spurred higher insurance costs so much, Rocky Mountain Power says it's proposing another double-digit rate increase. It’s also considering self-insurance.

Renée JeanMarch 12, 2025

The house in the 800 block of 53rd Street in Casper on Wednesday had all the police tape removed that encircled it earlier in the week.

Other Than Saying Case Is ‘Complicated,’ Casper Police Mum On Fatal Shooting

Casper police said Wednesday they continue to investigate Saturday’s fatal shooting of a man at a local home. There have been no arrests, and other than saying the case is “complicated,” little is being released about the shooting.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 12, 2025

A nighttime photo of Devils Tower taken from Devils Tower National Monument. Photographers won’t be able to get shots like this for the discernible future, since the monument announced it will be closed to visitors overnight starting on March 13.

Driskill Calls Closure Of Devils Tower “Stupidity At Highest Levels”

State Sen. Ogden Driskill on Wednesday said the overnight closure of Devils Tower “stupidity at its highest level.” The lawmaker who lives next to the monument said Devils Tower has been open 24 hours a day for more than 50 years.

Andrew RossiMarch 12, 2025

The coffee shop where Scott Schroefel of Casper is accused of running an illegal gambling operation.

Prosecutor Says Casper Man Accused Of Illegal Gambling ‘Knew What He Was Doing’

Wyoming’s gambling laws aren’t so vague that a Casper businessman accused of running illegal gambling houses couldn’t have known he was breaking the law, a state prosecutor says. Scott Lee Shroefel “knew what he was doing,” she argued.

Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed an attempt by the Wyoming Legislature to defund his $152 million Energy Matching Funds program. He said the program has been used for alternative energy projects in the past.

Gordon Vetoes Attempt To Defund His Energy Project Program

Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed an attempt by the Wyoming Legislature to defund his $152 million Energy Matching Funds program. The program has been used for energy projects, including fossil fuels and alternative energy.

Leo WolfsonMarch 12, 2025

Casper Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting Crossbow Bolt Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Home

A 47-year-old Casper man admitted in court Wednesday to shooting a crossbow bolt through a window where his ex-girlfriend was staying last September. He bragged about doing something that would be “in the news.”

Dale KillingbeckMarch 12, 2025

A bald eagle riding a dead skunk like a snowboard isn’t something you see everyday, but a woman in Maine got it on video. It also doesn’t surprise raptor experts, because eagles really like to cling to their food.

Bald Eagle Won’t Let Go Of Its Dinner, Turns Roadkill Skunk Into A Snowboard

A bald eagle riding a dead skunk like a snowboard isn’t something you see every day, but a woman in Maine got it on video. It also doesn’t surprise Wyoming raptor experts, because eagles really like to cling to their food.

Mark HeinzMarch 12, 2025

John Stetson Angus Bosh, 31, is accused of repeatedly stabbing his wife, China Bosh, in an attempt to kill her. He's been charged with attempted second-degree murder.

Accused Gillette Wife-Stabber Sane Enough For Trial, State Hospital Says

A Wyoming state mental health evaluator says a Gillette man was sane enough to realize what he was doing when he allegedly stabbed his wife eight times. She survived the terrifying attack, and his attempted second-degree murder trial is set for June.

Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2025

Morning Show with Jake — Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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

Jake NicholsMarch 12, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Hageman Calls For Transfer Portal Changes * Big Piney Teens Charged In Bow And Arrow Killing * Rocky Mountain Power Calling for More Price Hikes

Wendy CorrMarch 12, 2025

The Wyoming Public Service Commission meets in Cheyenne on March 11, 2025, to hear testimony about a proposed electricity rate hike from Rocky Mountain Power.

Rocky Mountain Power Makes Case For Rate Hike, Says Large Users Will Pay More

At a Tuesday public hearing for Rocky Mountain Power’s latest double-digit rate increase request, the company said residential customers won’t pay as much. Large power users like data centers would pay more.

Renée JeanMarch 12, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman wants more regulation on transfer rules for college student athletes. She said Tuesday that the University of Wyoming could’ve lost Josh Allen under the current NIL and transfer rules.

Hageman Calls For Transfer Portal Changes, Says Josh Allen May Not Have Stayed

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says more regulation on transfer rules for college student athletes is needed. She said Tuesday that the University of Wyoming could’ve lost Josh Allen under the current NIL and transfer rules.

Leo WolfsonMarch 11, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday, March 10, 2025, to hear a request from Wyoming and 18 other red states to block a handful of other states, including California, from suing oil and gas companies in their own courts over climate change.

Supreme Court Won’t Block Climate Change Lawsuits In Wyoming, Other Red States

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a request from Wyoming and 18 other red states to block a handful of other states, including California, from suing oil and gas companies in their own courts over climate change.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2025

Orion Schlesinger, left, and Rowan Littauer are accused of ambushing a man with a bow and arrow, killing him

Big Piney Teens Accused Of Killing Man In Bow-And-Arrow Ambush Sent To Higher Court

A pair of Big Piney teens could get life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of working together to kill a local man with a bow and arrows. A judge sent their case to a higher court Tuesday.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2025

Glacier park CAP2 Photo exhibit as part of the ongoing lawsuit over the Mc Donald Creek home construction 3 9 25 1

Letter To The Editor: Glacier National Park Home Is A Bureaucratic Disaster

Dear editor: This is the perfect storm of environmentalists, bureaucrats with too much time on their hands, attorneys keeping their heads down, and property owners who who should have known better or have been advised better.

March 11, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Don't Mix Religion And Government

Dear editor: In complete opposition to the First Amendment’s prohibition against mixing religion and government, state rep. John Bear wants more religion in government.

March 11, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Quit Changing The Name Of Fort Bragg

Dear editor: Perhaps the administration that is currently planning to fire 80,000 employees at the VA could instead have used that money to retain some of those employees who provide vital healthcare and support services to veterans.

March 11, 2025

Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman are applauding President Donald Trump and his staff for arranging a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine on Tuesday. Now all that’s remaining is a commitment from Russia to play ball.

Barrasso, Hageman Applaud Ceasefire Agreement With Ukraine

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman are applauding President Donald Trump and his staff for arranging a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine on Tuesday. Now all that remains is a commitment from Russia to play ball.

Leo WolfsonMarch 11, 2025

Bison move through the facility at Stephens Creek.

Bison Burgers And Steaks Are Part Of Yellowstone Herd Management Plan

The annual buffalo harvest is underway just outside Yellowstone National Park. The controversial program delivers organic meat to Montana tribes and draws critics calling for an end to thinning the park’s bison herd.

David MadisonMarch 11, 2025

Laramie County residents Sandra Merrill and Alex Kelly are both restricting their egg purchases to once a month. Merrill said she sometimes skips breakfast altogether these days, in part due to the high cost of everything and in part because she's never been big on breakfast anyway.

Wyoming Egg-Eaters Say Investigation Into High Prices Can’t Come Soon Enough

Wyoming senior citizens say they’re giving up on eggs for breakfast, or in some cases skipping breakfast altogether. They say an investigation into what’s happening with egg prices can’t come soon enough.

Renée JeanMarch 11, 2025

Two Charged For Allegedly Helping Hide 'Armed And Dangerous' Gillette Suspect

Two people have been charged with helping an 18-year-old attempted-murder suspect elude law enforcement in Campbell County. Each could face up to three years in prison if convicted of being accessories after the fact.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2025

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis addresses the 2024 Wyoming Legislature in the Capitol in Cheyenne.

Cynthia Lummis ‘Gearing Up For Reelection’ To US Senate In 2026

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ team confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that she’s gearing up for a reelection bid in 2026. That means there could be an even more crowded field for other statewide Wyoming races in 2026.

Leo WolfsonMarch 11, 2025

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