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Race On To Save Lou Taubert Neon Sign, Last Remnant Of Casper’s “Little Las Vegas”
The Lou Taubert neon sign that towers over Center Street in Casper, Wyoming, is in desperate need of repair. It’s the last remnant of Casper's historic street of neon that earned it the nickname “Little Las Vegas.”
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2025
Wild West In The Far East: Welcome To China’s Knockoff Jackson Hole
Did you know that there is an exact replica of Jackson Hole in China? Not only does the downtown look the same but the community -- two hours from Beijing -- has 1,500 homes. A filmmaker spent three months in the town for his documentary "Americaville."
Jake NicholsFebruary 01, 2025
Dennis Sun: The High Price of Eggs
For the last two years, I, along with everyone else, understood the pandemic and inflation were two reasons for the high price of groceries. But, when egg prices started rising even more last fall, I realized there were more issues bringing on the rising prices.
Dennis SunFebruary 01, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 14
The 14th day of the Wyoming Legislature on Friday featured Congresswoman Harriet Hageman telling legislators it’s been an “incredibly exciting” time on Capitol Hill. Also, a debate is raging over whether judges in the state should be elected.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 01, 2025
Hageman Tells Legislature It’s An “Incredibly Exciting” Time To Be On Capitol Hill
Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman spoke to Wyoming legislators Friday at the Capitol in Cheyenne. She described President Donald Trump’s first two weeks in office as an “incredibly exciting” time on Capitol Hill.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 01, 2025
Jonathan Lange: The March For Life Bears Out The Constitution's Vision
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: The March for Life has become the national gathering of a wildly diverse movement. And as I walked through this cacophony, it struck me that this is the genius of American government.
Jonathan LangeFebruary 01, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Sam Lightner
This week, host Wendy Corr visits with Wyoming adventurer and author Sam Lightner, Jr. From Sam’s passion for mountain climbing came a prolific career as an author, penning tales ranging from intrigue in Southeast Asia, to his latest book, focused on the fascinating life and times of Chief Washakie.
Wendy CorrFebruary 01, 2025
Apparently, Few Knew It’s Illegal To Blast Wyoming Prairie Dogs From A Vehicle
A Casper-area man said it took him by surprise to learn that shooting prairie dogs from a vehicle is illegal. Another avid hunter said he also didn’t know because it’s such a common practice in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzFebruary 01, 2025
Lawmakers Push To Make Wyoming Judges Run For Election
A handful of Wyoming Republican lawmakers are asking the state’s judges and justices run for election, which hasn’t happened for 52 years. Many lawyers hate the idea, while proponents say it would force more transparency on judges.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 01, 2025
Wyoming Could Become First State To Ban Electronic Voting Machines
A House committee considered a bill on Friday that could make Wyoming the first state to ban electronic voting machines. If it passes, the bill would force ballots to be hand-counted.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 31, 2025
Barrasso Says Trump's Tariffs — Or Just Threats — Could Be "Effective Tactic"
John Barrasso says Trump’s promised tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico — or just threats of them — could be an “effective tactic.” Tariffs also could impact Wyoming because its largest export market is Canada.
Sean BarryJanuary 31, 2025
Former Bar Nunn Fire Chief Accused Of Stealing From Fill The Boot Fundraiser
The former fire chief for Bar Nunn, Wyoming, was in court Thursday to face multiple felony charges. He’s accused of using a department credit card for personal purchases and stealing more than $2,600 from an MDA Fill the Boot fundraiser.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 31, 2025
Lobbyist: Tracking Sales Part Of ESG Scheme To Put Gun Stores Out Of Business
A Second Amendment advocate says Wyoming’s law against tracking credit card sales of guns and ammunition is “weak” and plays into an ESG scheme to put gun stores out of business. He also says it could put people at risk of getting on a federal registry.
Mark HeinzJanuary 31, 2025
Property Tax Relief Bill Called For 25% Cut, Was Boosted To 50%, Now Back To 25%
A bill to slash residential property taxes in Wyoming is yo-yoing its way through the state Senate. It called for a 25% tax cut, then was boosted to 50%, and is now back to 25% after a Friday vote.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 31, 2025
Guest Column: The Freedom Caucus “Five And Dime” Plan Failed
Rep. Karlee Provenza writes, "For the Freedom Caucus to claim that it has somehow stopped 'woke' investments is dishonest. So is the claim that its Five and Dime plan was a success."
CSD StaffJanuary 31, 2025
Accused Gillette Kidnapper Doesn't Help Case By Apologizing In Court
A Gillette man accused of kidnapping a woman and leading deputies on a high-speed chase up to 170 mph didn’t help his case by apologizing in court Thursday. Although warned by the judge not to incriminate himself, he said, “I feel sorry for what I did."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 31, 2025
Wyoming One Of 6 States Without Missing Person Protocols; New Law Would Change That
Wyoming is one of six states without protocols for when people go missing. A bill that passed to the state Senate on Thursday would change that, requiring timely reporting and listing on national databases.
Jen KocherJanuary 31, 2025
Montana Drug Trafficker Who Wouldn’t Flip Accused Of Bear Spraying Girlfriend
When a drug smuggler busted in Butte, Montana, wouldn’t flip and become an informant, he went on the run. Then a domestic violence call revealed the true scope of his crime spree, including bear-spraying a girlfriend.
David MadisonJanuary 31, 2025
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