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One More Rodeo: Unheard Chris LeDoux Song Released As Duet With Son
Wyoming country music star Chris LeDoux recorded a song before his 2005 death that had gone unheard for two decades. On Wednesday, "One Hand in the Riggin'" was released as a duet with LeDoux's son, Ned.
Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2024

Work To Start On $37 Million Wildlife Crossing Project in Southwest Wyoming
A $37 million wildlife crossing project on U.S. 189 in southwest Wyoming is on track to begin construction next year. The project will add five underpasses, one overpass and fencing improvements along a 30-mile stretch of highway.
Justin GeorgeDecember 04, 2024

Legislators Table Bill To Protect Utility Companies From Wildfire Lawsuits
The Joint Minerals Committee expressed interest in a bill that would have given public utilities liability protection from wildfire lawsuits. Legislators ultimately killed the plan Monday, saying it’s not ready.
Leo WolfsonDecember 04, 2024

"Longmire's" Long Run On Netflix To End, Craig Johnson Wants A Network Revival
Netflix will stop its long run of the hit Western "Longmire" at the end of the month. Although it's alread been picked up by Paramount+, Wyoming author Craig Johnson hopes for a network TV revival of the series.
Renée JeanDecember 04, 2024

Hated By Many Republicans, Democrats Also Blast Liz Cheney For Supporting Harris
Already hated by many Republicans, it seems independents and Democrats also weren’t big fans of Liz Cheney’s support for Kamala Harris against Donald Trump. A new poll shows Cheney many have actually hurt her chances.
Leo WolfsonDecember 04, 2024

US Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Reverse Wyoming Ban On Child Sex Changes
The U.S. Supreme Court heard argument Wednesday in a case that could decide if states can ban sex-change treatments for kids. The decision could reverse Wyoming’s ban.
Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 04, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * For Sale: Wyoming Ski Area * Former UW Football Coach Dies * China Ban On Rare Earths Exports Good News
Wendy CorrDecember 04, 2024

China’s Ban On Rare Earth Exports Good News For Huge Wyoming Projects
China issued a ban Tuesday on exporting to the U.S. critical rare earth minerals for semiconductors, infrared, fiber optics and military explosives. But representatives of Wyoming’s huge rare earths projects say the ban is good news for them.
Renée JeanDecember 04, 2024

In Brief: Gillette Police Department Arrests One Of Its Own Officers
The Gillette Police Department took one of its own officers into custody Monday, after Utah authorities said the man was wanted on suspicion of a sex crime. The official also is accused of witness tampering and disseminating a private record.
Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2024

Teton County Still Richest In The Nation; Wealth Hits New High
Teton County continues to be the nation’s wealthiest county with the mean household income at $1.13 miliion. The surge in wealth has contributed to a host of problems, including a lack of affordable housing.
Renée JeanDecember 03, 2024

Candy Moulton: A Return to Christmas Past at Wyoming’s Frontier Forts
Three of Wyoming’s pioneer trail historic sites are hosting special Christmas events this month that give visitors the opportunity to step back in time to see and experience a time long past.
Candy MoultonDecember 03, 2024
Wyoming’s Sleeping Giant Ski Area Is For Sale, Listing At $500,000
The owner of Sleeping Giant Ski Area near Cody, Wyoming, says he's "not running away" from the business, but he listed the resort for sale Tuesday. He wants $500,000 from a strategic partner to help run the resort, or for someone to buy it outright.
Leo WolfsonDecember 03, 2024

Snowmobiler Stranded Alone In Wyoming’s Snowy Range Found Cold, But OK
A snowmobiler broke down near Silver Lake in the Snowy Range of southern Wyoming on Monday, sparking an urgent search. Search and rescue responders found the rider huddled in a bathroom at a scenic turnout — cold, but otherwise OK.
Justin GeorgeDecember 03, 2024

Retired Wyoming Professor Completely Surprised He Was A "Jeopardy!" Answer
Retired University of Wyoming archeology professor Robert Kelly doesn't watch TV, but his siblings do. He said he was completely surprised on Thanksgiving when he started getting texts telling him he was an answer on "Jeopardy!"
Mark HeinzDecember 03, 2024

“Larger Than Life”: Former UW Football Coach Dana Dimel Dies At 62
Former University of Wyoming football coach Dana Dimel was a popular figure while coaching the Pokes from 1997-1999. He died Tuesday at the age of 62.
Leo WolfsonDecember 03, 2024

Lighter Charges For Couple Accused Of Shooting Toward, Bear Spraying Woman
A South Dakota couple accused of shooting toward a woman and bear spraying her at their Wyoming campsite may plead to lesser charges. Their felony-level charges, each punishable by a decade in prison, were reduced to misdemeanors last week.
Clair McFarlandDecember 03, 2024

Wyoming Ranchers Warned Of Devastating Screwworm Infestation In Mexico
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is warning ranchers about a devastating threat to animals and people found in Mexico. The new world screwworm has been confirmed, prompting an immediate closure of the border to cattle imports.
Jackie DorothyDecember 03, 2024

How Hunter Biden Could Still Take The Fifth Even With Full Pardon From Dad
In some cases, Hunter Biden could still refuse to answer questions if called before Congress to testify. That’s because his wide-sweeping pardon is for federal offenses. He could still take the Fifth Amendment related to state-level crimes.
Clair McFarlandDecember 03, 2024

Biden Pardoned His Son; Will Trump Do The Same For Jan. 6 Participants?
Wyomingites have mixed opinions about whether President-elect Donald Trump will, or should, pardon participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Some say Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son makes Jan. 6 pardons easier for Trump.
Leo WolfsonDecember 03, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Listen To Framers Of Constitution, Not Jonathan Lange
Dear editor: Dear editor: Jonathan Lange is absolutely wrong in his assertion that governments should be encouraging religious worship.
December 03, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 03, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Homemade Propane Bomb Planted In Company * Cody Citizens Blame LDS Church For Power Outages * Warm Start To December But Winter Weather Will Come Back
Wendy CorrDecember 03, 2024

Former Laramie Council Hopeful Pleads To Sabotaging Wyoming Public Radio Equipment
Former Laramie City Council candidate Paul Montoya has pleaded no contest to sabotaging Wyoming Public Radio equipment. He maintains his innocence, telling Cowboy State Daily on Monday the charges weren’t “worth the time and expense” to bring.
Leo WolfsonDecember 03, 2024
