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Guest Columnist Ray Hunkins: The Whirling Dervish President
Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "Donald Trump is off to the most incredible start of any president in my lifetime and unlike his first term, he knows what he is doing and how to do it."
CSD StaffJanuary 31, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Friday, January 31, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 31, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, January 31, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Dogs Getting Killed In Traps * Blockchain Billionaire Launches PAC * Wall Of Winter Weather To Blast Western Wyo
Wendy CorrJanuary 31, 2025
Sally Ann Shurmur: Kindness Abounds As January Finds Its Way Out
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Just having someone besides the dog to talk to might be the biggest gift of all.”
Sally Ann ShurmurJanuary 31, 2025
Senate Committee Advances Bill Banning DEI Mandates In Wyoming Government
A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion mandates across the state's agencies and colleges. It would also ban UW and colleges from using most money, even private donations, on DEI.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 31, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 13
On the 13th day of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session Thursday a tearful owner of a dog killed by a beaver trap testified about trapping reform, while a plan that would base property taxes on a home’s purchase price passed out of committee.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 31, 2025
Campbell County High School In Gillette Is Falling Apart
Campbell County High School in Gillette is falling apart. The Wyoming House sent a proposed $165.4 million rebuild plan to the Senate for approval Tuesday — but amid fears that the Legislature's property tax cuts could torpedo the project.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 31, 2025
Wyoming Blockchain Billionaire Has Big Political Plans, To Launch PAC
Wyoming billionaire blockchain mogul Charles Hoskinson, who owns a ranch in Wheatland, has his eye on becoming a player in Wyoming politics. He told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that he’s launching a PAC and has big plans.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 30, 2025
Jackson Coaches Devastated By D.C. Air Collision That Killed 14 From Skating Club
Two Skating Club of Jackson Hole coaches trained at the same Boston ice skating club where 14 victims of Wednesday’s D.C.-area plane collision hailed from. They say the news is devastating, especially because a similar tragedy hit the club before.
Justin GeorgeJanuary 30, 2025
Less Than A Year After Dog Named Jester Died In Trap, Trapping Reform Moves Forward
A tearful Becky Barber of Afton, Wyoming, testified for a state Senate committee about how her dog Jester had his throat crushed by a beaver trap last February. She was among those supporting a trapping reform bill, which unanimously passed.
Mark HeinzJanuary 30, 2025
Gillette Man Accused Of Shooting Half-Sister In The Face To Face Murder Trial
A Gillette man accused of killing his half-sister last week when he allegedly shot her in the face was in court Thursday, but not for long. He waived a preliminary hearing and will face a murder trial.
Jen KocherJanuary 30, 2025
Ballot Drop Boxes A Step Closer To Being Banned Across Wyoming
The Wyoming House overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday that would ban the use of ballot drop boxes in the state. Despite opposition from county clerks, the House voted 51-10 to advance the bill on to the Senate.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 30, 2025
Wyoming Ski Areas Can Expect Huge Dump Of Up To 60 Inches Of Snow This Weekend
A massive surge of Pacific moisture will drop up to 60 inches of snow in the western mountains of Wyoming between Friday and Sunday. The rest of Wyoming can expect clouds, wind and a little snow.
Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2025
House Passes Bill Requiring Ultrasounds For Women To Get Abortion Pills
The Wyoming House passed a bill Thursday requiring women to have ultrasounds before getting the abortion pill. Supporters say it’s a health safety issue, while opponents claim it’s designed to shame women.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 30, 2025
Wyoming Trainer Helps With Rescue Of 86 Neglected Morgan Horses In Montana
When a Montana horse breeder allegedly stopped caring for his herd of Morgans, a pair of ranch hands alerted authorities. A Wyoming trainer has been part of the rescue effort to save 86 neglected Morgans.
David MadisonJanuary 30, 2025
Wyoming Man Faces 548 Years In Prison Over Disturbing Child Porn Allegations
A Reliance, Wyoming, man is facing a half-millennium in prison on claims he kept and transferred disturbing child-sex pictures and videos. He pleaded not guilty to 31 of the 54 charges against him Wednesday.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2025
Bill To Base Wyoming Property Taxes On Purchase Price Passes House Committee
A controversial proposal to base Wyoming property tax rates on a home’s fair market value and purchase price passed a House committee Thursday. Opponents call the plan “an affront” that would “bankrupt local communities.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 30, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Thursday, January 30, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 30, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Mystery Drones Over Wyoming * Fake “Bitcoin Billionaire” In Jackson * Slashing Taxes Without Gutting Services
Wendy CorrJanuary 30, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 12
On Wednesday, the 12th day of the Wyoming legislative session, a bill giving parents $7,000 a child for universal school choice passed the House. Legislators also are exploring how to slash property taxes without gutting schools and local services.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 30, 2025
Legislature Explores How To Slash Taxes Without Gutting Schools, Local Services
The Wyoming Legislature is working through a number of bills that would slash property taxes. Legislators are also exploring how to do that without gutting local governments and schools.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 30, 2025
School Choice Bill Giving $7,000 Per Child Passes Wyoming House
The Wyoming House passed a bill Wednesday that will bring universal school choice to Wyoming, giving parents $7,000 per child to seek private education services. The proposal moves to the Senate for consideration.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 30, 2025
Legislators Say They Want To Protect Real Service Animals, Not “Fluffy Dog” Pets
A bill passed by a Senate committee Wednesday says people should be allowed to train their service dogs in public in Wyoming. It also calls for severe penalties for those who want allowances for their “fluffy dog” pets.
Mark HeinzJanuary 30, 2025
Rod Miller: Emotional Support Critters Around the Ol’ Campfire
Rod Miller writes, "Rawhide Ricky from Rawlins perked up and informed his colleagues, 'All we gotta do is get a letter from a doc sayin’ we cain’t function without our critters. Then we can take ‘em with us everywhere we go. It’s the law!'”
Rod MillerJanuary 30, 2025