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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: October 16, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * 2 Hunters Killed In 2 Days * ‘Abhorrent’ Inside Animal Hoard House * Could Found Skull Solve 107-Year-Old Mystery?
Mac WatsonOctober 16, 2025
Uinta County Man Accused Of Using AI To Put Girl In Child Porn
A Uinta County man accused of using AI to transform a teen’s photo into child pornography faces four felony charges. The case has reignited some Wyoming lawmakers’ push to curb "deepfake" deceptions and bolster AI-related law.
Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Pro-Life And Supports Pregnancy Centers
Dear editor: "There is a lot that could be said on the subject, but to keep this short I think it’s sufficient to say, please don’t murder babies for being inconvenient. Full-grown humans inconvenience me all the time, but it would be wrong of me to kill them for it."
October 16, 2025
Tom Lubnau: What Can We Learn From The Failed Federal Coal Sale?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "It’s time to take off the aluminum foil hats filled with wishful thinking, and make some real decisions based on responsible predictions."
Tom LubnauOctober 16, 2025
UW Football Swaps Brown And Gold For Coal Black In Border War Tribute
When the Wyoming Cowboys football team takes the field Oct. 25 for the Border War rivalry game against Colorado State University, they'll be wearing a special coal-black alternative uniform. It's a tribute to Wyoming's coal industry.
Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2025
Legislator Leading Charge Against Nuclear Waste Says Political Fallout Is Worth it
Rep. Bill Allemand says his fiery opposition to accepting nuclear waste storage in Wyoming has tarnished some political relationships. He also says the fallout is worth it with this week’s announcement that Radiant Nuclear has abandoned its Wyoming plans.
Jackson WalkerOctober 15, 2025
Lummis, Barrasso Target Abortion Pill At Federal Level
Wyoming’s John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, plus most other Republicans in the U.S. Senate, are urging the FDA to cut nationwide access to abortion pills. Pro-choice advocates say ideology, rather than harm to women, is driving the senators’ message.
Sean BarryOctober 15, 2025
Family Wonders If Carbon County Skull Could Solve 107-Year-Old Missing Person Case
A rock hunter found a human skull in a Carbon County cave Sunday, sparking hopes with one generational Wyoming family it could solve a 107-year-old mystery. A Mills woman wonders if it could be her aunt, who went missing in the area in 1918.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 15, 2025
Announcing the Hoskinson Government and Policy Center
The Policy Center plans on taking an active role in the 2026 elections in Wyoming as well and will coordinate with its Wyoming Integrity Political Action Committee throughout the election cycle.
October 15, 2025
Conditions For Animals ‘Abhorrent’ Inside Home Of Alleged Hoarder
A detective's account gives gruesome details about the stench and filth in the home of a Cheyenne-area man accused of hoarding more than 100 animals. Michael Ohern appeared in court Wednesday and remains in jail facing 22 felony cruelty charges.
Jackson WalkerOctober 15, 2025
Lummis Introduces Bill To End Diesel 'Delete' Rules, Free Imprisoned Mechanics
Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill Tuesday to end emissions requirements and prosecution of diesel “delete” mechanics. An attorney defending a Wyoming mechanic said the idea supports rural America, but the bill's a "long shot" as written.
Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2025
70-Pound Worland Tortoise Survives Greenhouse Fire It Started
A 70-pound tortoise survived a greenhouse fire in Worland that it was responsible for. Firefighters say the blaze was started when the tortoise knocked over its own heat lamp.
Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2025
Wyoming Sheep Jams Reveal Mounting Pressures On Local Ranches And Farms
Wyoming sheep jams are a reminder of the big struggles ranchers face. Rising costs and industry changes threaten family farms, prompting new efforts to protect them.
David MadisonOctober 15, 2025
Two Idaho Hunters Killed In Two Days Highlights Dangers Of Unsafe Hunting
The accidental shooting deaths of two Idaho hunters in the past week highlights the dangers of unsafe hunting, say Wyoming outdoorsmen. It's also a reminder to be extra careful with more hunters out looking for game every season.
Mark HeinzOctober 15, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Jake NicholsOctober 15, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Accused Cheyenne Man Has Animal Hoarding Past * Wyo Lawmakers Finger-Point After Radiant Nuclear Bails * Natrona County School Board Gets Earful About TPUSA Club
Mac WatsonOctober 15, 2025
Wyoming Panel Advances Grooming Bill With Tougher Penalties Than Statutory Rape
Wyoming's Joint Judiciary Committee on Monday advanced a bill seeking to criminalize "grooming," or pushing children toward sexual acts. As drafted, it would penalize grooming offenses with harsher penalties than statutory rape itself.
Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2025
Alleged Cheyenne Animal Hoarder Was Investigated For Cruelty Before
The man accused of hoarding more than 100 animals in Cheyenne was investigated — but not convicted — for similar allegations dating back to 2022. Shelter staffers are still scrambling to feed, clean and care for the massive influx of rescued pets.
Jackson Walker & Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2025
'I Shot Her': Gillette Woman Shot In Head Remains On Life Support, Man Charged
A Gillette woman remained on life support Tuesday after being shot in the head last week. Police say Javier Abeyta allegedly admitted to a witness "I shot her." He was arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 14, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Crisis Pregnancy Centers -- Wyoming Deserves Better
Dear editor: As a Wyoming mother of two, former breastfeeding counselor and fan of honest medical information, I can tell you that Crisis Pregnancy Centers are not the answer.
October 14, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Yellowstone In The Snow? In A Convertible? Sure, Why Not?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Who in their right mind would risk driving through Yellowstone in the face of blizzards in a convertible with the top down? Well, duh, I guess it was me.”
Bill SniffinOctober 14, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Gail Symons Might Want To Talk To The Local VFW
Dear editor: I am a retired Army E9 who served 32 years in uniform retiring in 2020. During my time, I was forced to sit in a room with 400 other classmates and participate in an LGBTQ celebration.
October 14, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Goodbye Radiant, And Good Riddance
Dear editor: By choosing Tennessee, Radiant has confirmed exactly what Wyoming critics were saying all along: this technology is still experimental, still unproven, and not yet appropriate for a civilian community setting.
October 14, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Release Of Israeli Hostages
Among the 20 living hostages released Monday as part of the Israel-Hamas peace deal is Avinatan Or, whose brother Chaim Or visited U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in May. Lummis told Cowboy State Daily that it was unknown whether Avinatan Or was alive.
Sean BarryOctober 14, 2025