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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Candy Moulton: Off The Grid, At Least Temporarily
“We had no power for 22 hours in Saratoga and Encampment this weekend. I thought briefly about the things I could do with no power – like clean the house – but I successfully resisted that opportunity. And the outage pales in comparison to the 25-year outage that once happened here.”
Candy MoultonMarch 11, 2025
Sheridan Cat Rescue Raises $1,500 To Save Sad Cat Spalding
Spalding was starving, hypothermic, and life-threateningly ill when he wandered into a Gillette home looking for help. Animal advocates across northern Wyoming have rallied and raised more than $1,500 to give him a second chance and get him to a loving home.
Andrew RossiMarch 11, 2025
The American West: The Manassa Mauler Jack Dempsey
From meager beginnings in southwest Colorado, Jack Dempsey fought literally for everything he had, including the world championship boxing title in 1919. It was a time when America needed a hero and Jack Dempsey delivered.
Linda WommackMarch 11, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 11, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * Sweetwater County Nabs 12 ICE Holds * RMP Asks For Another Double Digit Rate Hike * Gray Calls For Removal Of Weston County Clerk
Wendy CorrMarch 11, 2025
Dave Simpson: Good News – Legislature Was Not 'Horrible'
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "You might not have thought we needed 165 new laws, but it could be a lot worse. Hundreds of bills were proposed.”
Dave SimpsonMarch 11, 2025
In Sweetwater County, Law Enforcement Nabs 12 People For ICE In One Day
The jail in Sweetwater County took custody of 12 people on Thursday for ICE. The sudden influx, which consisted entirely of males between the ages of 21 and 41, is well above the jail’s daily average of ICE detainee bookings.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2025
Rocky Mountain Power Wants Another Double-Digit Rate Increase
The Wyoming Public Service Commission has a hearing Tuesday for another double-digit rate increase request for Rocky Mountain Power. If approved, RMP rates will have increased more than 30% since 2024.
Renée JeanMarch 11, 2025
John Bear Says There’s Room For More Faith In Wyoming, National Government
State Rep. John Bear wants to see more of a religious presence in Wyoming and national government, no matter the religion. He also wants the government to play no role in guiding religion.
Leo WolfsonMarch 11, 2025
Story Of Green River Heroism Takes Bizarre Turn With Phony AI Court Cases
A Wyoming judge has sanctioned a lawyer for citing fake AI cases in a lawsuit over what caused a nearly fatal house fire in Green River. A woman and her son were saved by Ryan Pasborg, who was given the nation's highest honor for heroism for his actions.
David MadisonMarch 10, 2025
The American West: U.S. Presidents And The Alamo
The Alamo garrison celebrated George Washington’s birthday in San Antonio on the night of February 22, 1836. It was their last party. There are many other Alamo connections to the presidents.
William GronemanMarch 10, 2025
Mexican National In 'Catastrophic' Crash That Killed Two Pleads Guilty
A Mexican national who smashed into a Harley trike, killing its two riders, pleaded guilty to killing one of the people Monday. Through an interpreter, he told the judge he was drunk and high in August 2023 when he hit the Harley south of Torrington, Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2025