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Why California Wildfires Could Spike Already-High Wyoming Insurance Rates
The wildfires devastating residential areas of Southern California aren’t only going to impact those homeowners. Wyoming residents also can expect to see a spike in their already-high insurance rates.
Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2025
Jonathan Lange: It’s Time To End DEI
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: By a sleight of hand, DEI substitutes vague notions of collective guilt for concrete accountability to clear moral principles It keeps us stuck in the past and makes present repentance and forgiveness impossible.
Jonathan LangeJanuary 18, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Jessica Lippincott
This week, host Wendy Corr has a conversation with Jessica Lippincott. The Casper native's childhood was tumultuous, but her world was really turned upside down in 2017, when she found out she was one of 50 half-siblings. Tune in to hear her fascinating story!
Wendy CorrJanuary 18, 2025
Wyoming Legislature Recap – Day 4
The first week of the 2025 Wyoming Legislature wrapped up n Friday, and there’s now little doubt what the rest of the session will look like — very conservative.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 18, 2025
Legislators Couldn’t Override Gordon’s 2024 Budget Vetoes Then, So They Did It Now
Wyoming legislators were too late to override a list of Gov. Mark Gordon’s line-item vetoes to their budget in 2024. So, they reversed them Friday, making about 20 changes to the way the state’s money is spent.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 18, 2025
Amendment To Define “Woman” By Birth Certificate, Not Biology, Fails
A Republican lawmaker’s attempt to define sex by birth certificate instead of biology failed Friday as the “What is a Woman Act” had its second reading on the Wyoming House floor.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2025
Judge Acquits Gillette Broker Accused Of Forging Signatures To Scam Commissions
A Gillette, Wyoming, real estate broker who was accused of forging people’s signatures on real estate documents to scam extra commissions was acquitted by a judge Thursday.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 18, 2025
Bill Would Ban Illegals Driving In Wyoming, Even With A License From Another State
A bill that would ban people in the U.S. illegally from driving in Wyoming, even if they have a license from another state, sailed through a House committee Friday. The bills sponsor says Wyoming has to “fight back” against illegal immigration.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2025
Repealing Gun-Free Zones Won’t Mean AR-15s In Wyoming Capitol, Sponsor Says
The debate over whether to repeal Wyoming’s gun-free zones heated up again Friday. A bill before the Legislature similar to one Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed last year is back, but its sponsor says it wouldn’t mean AR-15s in the state Capitol.
Mark HeinzJanuary 17, 2025
Anti-ESG Bill Hits Wall Of Opposition, Debate Will Continue Monday
An anti-ESG bill that would block investment into companies that go against Wyoming’s oil and gas industries hit a wall of opposition Friday. That includes state Treasurer Curt Meier, who said half his staff could walk out if the bill passes.
Renée JeanJanuary 17, 2025
Rock Climbers Want Legislature To Make It Easier For Landowners To Allow Access
Rock climbers are urging the Legislature to make it easier for landowners to allow access to some of Wyoming’s best climbing areas. A bill would specifically say landowners who allows rock climbers onto their property won’t be liable if they’re hurt.
David MadisonJanuary 17, 2025
Speedy, Beloved 24-Year-Old Yellowstone Sanctuary Bison, Dies
Speedy the bison died Thursday after spending 24 years as one of the best-known and beloved bison in the Greater Yellowstone Region. She was an animal ambassador at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, Montana, since 2005.
Andrew RossiJanuary 17, 2025
Bill Would Give Homeschool Parents More Freedom Over What They Teach
A bill introduced Friday to the House Education Committee would give homeschool parents in Wyoming more freedom over what they teach. It’s a plan that also has the support of the state’s top education official.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 17, 2025
Dennis Sun: The Needs of Agriculture
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I’m not sure how the new administration’s policies will shake out, but I hope some of the current barriers and restrictions will go away and make room for better policies."
Dennis SunJanuary 17, 2025
GOP Senators Confident Kristi Noem Can Secure Border As Head Of Homeland Security
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem promised Friday to secure America’s southern border with Mexico as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security.
Sean BarryJanuary 17, 2025
UW Volleyball Player Urges Legislature To Expand Trans Sports Ban To College
University of Wyoming volleyball player Macey Boggs urged the Wyoming Senate Education Committee on Friday to expand a transgender sports ban to the college level. The committee took her suggestion and advanced the bill on a 4-1 vote.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2025
Truck Takes Out $95,000 Sculpture In Yard Of Cheyenne Art Gallery
A collision at a busy downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, intersection caused a truck to crash into a $95,000 bronze sculpture Thursday. It also nearly took out another large bronze worth $165,000.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 17, 2025
Responding To Daniel Wolf Torture, Wyoming Hunters Back "Clean Kill Bill"
In response to the notorious case of a wolf being run over with a snowmobile and tortured, a bill before the Wyoming Legislature aims to make wildlife abuse a felony offence. It’s backed by a coalition of Wyoming hunters.
Mark HeinzJanuary 17, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Friday, January 17, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 17, 2025
Sally Ann Shurmur: And While You’re At It, A To-Do List For 47
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "As we all wait for Monday and the swearing-in of Donald John as our 47th president, some of us are also praying for a miracle from Touchdown Jesus later in the day."
Sally Ann ShurmurJanuary 17, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, January 17, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * “What Is A Woman Act” Debate Heats Up * Assisted Living Resident Found Outside, Dead * Subzero Surge Will Bring Dangerous Wind Chills
Wendy CorrJanuary 17, 2025
Wyoming Legislature Recap — Day 3
Day three of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session saw a bill restricting bathroom use in public spaces to biological sex at birth advance and an emotional apology from a state senator.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2025
House Kills Democrat’s Amendment To Make All Voters Show Proof Of Citizenship
The Wyoming House killed an amendment by a Jackson Democrat that would have expanded a proposed bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters to all voters.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 17, 2025
“It Was Hell,” Wyoming Couple Says About Pre-Dawn Raid By ATF Agents
A Big Horn couple says an ATF raid for their firearms “was hell.” But the state of Wyoming says their firearms were legal, and they have the paperwork to prove it. A bill planned for this session aims to “clarify” that state-federal conflict.
Mark HeinzJanuary 17, 2025