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Cheyenne Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend’s Mom, Dog During Angry Outburst
A 30-year-old Cheyenne man is accused of threatening his girlfriend’s family with a gun, beating her mom and twice throwing a dog against a wall Thursday during an outburst of anger. A man there “reported being in fear to the point that he was shaking.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 06, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Hope $3.9 Billion School Spending Package Good Enough For Courts
Wyoming lawmakers have sent a roughly $3.9 billion school spending package to the governor's desk hoping it will survive the latest round of court scrutiny. "I’m confident the court will look very favorably on (these efforts)," Sen. Chris Rothfuss said Friday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026
Retired UW Math Professor Celebrates 92nd Birthday Skiing At Snowy Range
Retired University of Wyoming math professor John Rowland isn't slowing down. In fact, for his 92nd birthday, he strapped on his skis and headed down the runs at Snowy Range. Now in his 88th year of skiing, Rowland says he sticks mainly to the blue runs.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 06, 2026
Bill Blocking State Agencies From Collecting Union Dues Heads To Gov's Desk
A bill banning Wyoming public agencies and schools from collecting union and political advocacy group dues is headed to the governor. Rep JD Williams says workers keep their right to pay dues and engage in union activities but the state won't be involved.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026
Douglas Police, District Probe Middle Schoolers Sharing ‘Sexually Explicit Material’
The Douglas Police Dept and school district have announced a joint investigation into “electronic sharing of sexually explicit material involving minors.” The school board president said if parents checked, “they’d be outraged by what’s on those phones.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 06, 2026
Gordon Uses Line-Item Veto To Help Biz Council, Rescue State Jet, NIL, UW Funding
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday used his line-item veto authority to rescue the Wyoming Business Council’s Business-Ready Communities program, the state colleges’ flexibility to use state money on NIL, and one of the executive branch’s two jet airplanes.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, March 6, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 06, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, March 6, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Stripper Showdown * Cody Roberts Pleads Guilty * Highway Patrol Audited For Overtime
Mac WatsonMarch 06, 2026
‘An Easy Fix’: Sheridan Woman Admits Stealing $630,000 From Foundation
The office manager for a Sheridan nonprofit foundation admitted stealing more than $630,000 since 2013, police say. Bobbi Jo Neeson, who made her initial court appearance Thursday, said she has a shopping addiction and taking the money was “an easy fix.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 06, 2026
Gordon Signs Bill Letting All Wyoming Cops Pull Non-English Speaking Truckers From Roads
By the stroke of Gov. Mark Gordon's pen Thursday, now all Wyoming police officers and deputies, not just federally-certified state troopers, can pull non-English-proficient commercial truck drivers from the roads.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026
To Become A Judge, Clark Stith Leaves Behind Two High-Profile Political Lawsuits
By accepting a judgeship in Sweetwater County, former Rep. Clark Stith is leaving behind arguably the two most high-profile political lawsuits in Wyoming and is "shopping around" for a lawyer to take them over.
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026
Cody Officer Who Made Aggressive Traffic Stop Of Teen Can Keep Being A Cop
Nearly three years after an aggressive traffic stop of a local high school student, a Cody police officer can keep being a cop. The state board that oversees certifying law officers ruled Wednesday his behavior didn’t rise to the level of losing his badge.
Greg JohnsonMarch 05, 2026
Gun Rights Bills Widely Opposed By Wyoming Cops, Sheriffs Clears Legislature
Though widely opposed by Wyoming law enforcement, the Second Amendment Protection Act cleared both chambers of the Legislature. “If an order is ever given federally to come seize firearms... our law enforcement can’t help them,” Rep. Bob Wharff said.
Mark HeinzMarch 05, 2026
"Hands On Everything": Clerk Warns Of Tampering Risk As Voting Machine Bill Passes
Fremont County Clerk Julie Freese warned lawmakers of tampering risks after observers mishandled records during a past voting machine test. The bill, clarifying public access to election equipment checks, was subsequently advanced.
David MadisonMarch 05, 2026
Wyoming's Snowpack Ranges From "Just Okay" to "Basically Horrible" As Winter Ends
After the warmest winter in Wyoming's recorded history, the quality of snowpack ranges from “just okay” to "a new record low" to “nonexistent." The state climate office isn't panicking but notes “We're looking at record low snowpack in several basins."
Andrew RossiMarch 05, 2026
WYDOT Auditing Wyoming Highway Patrol After Overtime Spending Surges 226%
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is being audited after the agency blew past its annual overtime budget by more than $2.4 million last year. "We used more than 50,000 hours of overtime, which was a cost of over $4 million," patrol chief Col. Tim Cameron said.
David MadisonMarch 05, 2026
Cheyenne Stripper Sought For Assaulting Another Stripper At Gunpoint
A 28-year-old Cheyenne exotic dancer is being sought on a warrant after sheriff's deputies say she assaulted another dancer at gunpoint over a dispute about a “regular.” She is also charged with stealing a pistol and assaulting her boyfriend with her vehicle.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 05, 2026
Guest Column: Congress Must Codify Trump’s Rule To Make Forests Manageable Again
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Last week, I introduced legislation to codify Trump’s efforts and cement the gravestone for the Roadless Rule once and for all. Repealing the Roadless Rule is the first step to saving ourselves from further environmental harm."
Guest ColumnMarch 05, 2026
Cody Roberts Pleads Guilty In Wyoming Wolf Torture Case
In a notorious case that snagged global headlines, Wyoming man Cody Roberts on Thursday pleaded guilty to torturing a wolf and apologized publicly, after establishing a plea agreement. “I’d just like to say I sincerely regret my actions,” Roberts said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026
"A Direct Apology Is Lacking:" Former Worland Cop Sentenced For Molesting Children
Former Worland police officer Myron Chatwin was sentenced Wednesday evening to 40–70 years in prison for sexually abusing three children. Judge Bobbie Overfield denied a more lenient sentence, citing his lack of remorse. “A direct apology is lacking,” the judge said.
Jackie DorothyMarch 05, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 05, 2026
CheckGate Investigation: House Committee Rules No Bribery Or Misconduct
A committee charged with investigating the so-called CheckGate controversy over handing out checks on the Wyoming House floor said Wednesday it found no bribery or misconduct. However, it also determined it was bad conduct that “must never occur again."
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * CheckGate Investigation Results * TerraPower GetsFormal OK To Begin * Sheriff Gets National Attention For Truck Sweep
Mac WatsonMarch 05, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming’s Soul. Still For Sale?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "When money flows from out of state, when scripts are secret, when fundraisers exclude the press, when checks are handed out on the House floor, people begin to suspect the Legislature is being managed from somewhere other than Wyoming."
Tom LubnauMarch 05, 2026