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Abortion To Remain Legal In Wyoming As Judge Blocks Abortion Bans
Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens blocked Wyoming's two abortion bans Monday, saying abortion is health care and the Wyoming Constitution protects a woman's right to the procedure.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2024
Thermopolis Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing From FFA Alumni
A Thermopolis, Wyoming, woman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges she stole $15,000 to $18,000 from the local Future Farmers of America Alumni. But in interviews with the police chief, she admitted skimming the group’s bank accounts, according to an affidavit.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2024
Superflag At Border War Game Needed More Than 200 Volunteers To Carry
Colorado State University unfurled a huge superflag for its annual big salute to the military Friday at the Border War football game against the University of Wyoming. It needed more than 200 people to hold and carry it.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 18, 2024
Sheridan County Elections Supervisor Stunned By Surprise Post-Election Firing
After helping oversee what he calls a “very successful” general election, Sheridan County’s election supervisor was suddenly fired last week. “I never saw it coming,” James Temple said.
Leo WolfsonNovember 18, 2024
Get Over Your “Squishy Feelings,” UW Alum Tells Concealed Carry Panel At UW
At a panel discussion Monday, most attendees seemed to be against allowing concealed carry of firearms at the University of Wyoming. But one supporter told attendees to get over their “squishy feelings” and follow the law.
Mark HeinzNovember 18, 2024
Wyoming Delegation Urges Mountain West Conf. To Ban Males From Women’s Sports
Wyoming’s congressional delegation and 10 more members of Congress sent a letter Monday to the Mountain West Conference’s commissioner, urging her to keep males out of women’s sports.
Clair McFarlandNovember 18, 2024
Saratoga Man's Tailgate Falls Off During Chase, Charged With Littering And Meth
A Saratoga, Wyoming, man got a 7-foot-long list of citations last week after leading deputies on a chase and crashing in a ditch. Among those are allegations of having meth and littering for when his tailgate fell off.
Clair McFarlandNovember 18, 2024
Letter To The Editor: The Rock Springs Management Plan Isn't Perfect But It Should Still Happen
Dear editor: The RMP isn’t perfect, yet we appreciate the enormous task the BLM undertook to review and respond to tens of thousands of comments. Failing to finalize it would waste the years of hard work that many have invested in this planning effort.
November 18, 2024
Wyoming Republicans Censure Laramie County Clerk Again, Call For Resignation
The Wyoming Republican Party censured Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee for a second time at its meeting Saturday and asked for her resignation. If she doesn’t resign, the party will request Gov. Mark Gordon remove her.
Leo WolfsonNovember 18, 2024
WYDOT Working 24/7 To Rebuild Mountain Under Teton Pass
The new Teton Pass will look just like the old one before it collapsed this past summer. WYDOT is working 24/7 to rebuild the mountain underneath Highway 22, this time with steel reinforcements set in bedrock and several drain systems.
Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2024
Casper Man Scores $170,000 Prize Bonanza As Winner Of Maverik Sweepstakes
Mike Mitchell of Casper, Wyoming, said he never won much of anything before. Not until earlier this month when he was named the grand-prize winner of a $170,000 prize bonanza from Maverik convenience stores.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 18, 2024
Raw Milk Is Legal In Wyoming, And Trump Might Soon Make It Legal Everywhere
Raw milk is already legal in several states, including Wyoming, and the incoming Trump administration could make it legal nationwide.
Jackie DorothyNovember 18, 2024
“Ridiculously Cool” Rope Cloud Spotted Hovering Over Heart Mountain
When Powell resident Dave Varkony stepped outside at sunrise Sunday, he saw a "rope cloud" hovering over Heart Mountain. Meteorologist Don Day says these clouds are usually much wider and are a well-known source of turbulence.
Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2024
Wyoming Coyotes And Badgers Will Team Up To Hunt Prairie Dogs
Coyotes and badgers in Wyoming will team up to hunt prairie dogs. Badgers dig into the rodents’ dens, while the coyotes wait at the exit to snatch any varmints trying to escape.
Mark HeinzNovember 18, 2024
Jury Finds Fremont County Man Guilty Of Killing His Disabled Landlord
A jury found Burdick Nelson Seminole guilty Friday of first-degree murder for gunning down his disabled landlord in August 2023. Court documents say Seminole was evicted for bringing young females to the home and getting them high.
Clair McFarlandNovember 18, 2024
Dave Simpson: No Thanks Liz, We'll Go It Alone
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: “Liz Cheney's help apparently didn't help Kamala Harris. It was more like throwing an anvil to a drowning man.”
Dave SimpsonNovember 18, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Monday, November 18, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 18, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Wyoming Hits 32-Year Low On Coal * First Candidate For Gov Announces Campaign * 90-Year-Old Still Haunted By Missing Boy Cold Case
Wendy CorrNovember 18, 2024
Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay Shares Playbook For Being A Champion In Life
Bryan Clay won the gold medal in decathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China. He was in Wyoming this past week sharing his playbook for not only being a champion in athletics, but in life.
Renée JeanNovember 18, 2024
Proposed Law Would Allow Permanent, Lifetime Protection Orders In Wyoming
Legislators will consider a new law allowing Wyoming judges to issue permanent, lifetime protection orders. Victims of sex assault, stalking and domestic violence say it could save them from repeatedly being re-victimized.
Jen KocherNovember 17, 2024
Barring “A Miracle,” Wyoming Coal Will Miss 200M Tons For First Time Since 1992
Wyoming is on track to miss producing 200 million tons of coal for the first time since 1992. “Short of a miracle,” that’s what’s going to happen, says one of the nation’s leading energy economists.
Greg JohnsonNovember 17, 2024
TikTok-Famous Jackson Dogsled Business Started With A Dog And A Dream
Call of the Wyld dogsled tours has become a popular destination for Jackson visitors, driven by its popular TikTok channel. Customers say her TikTok stream made them decide to book. They've since doubled the size of its operation more than once, and they own 75 sled dogs.
Renée JeanNovember 17, 2024
Wyoming Bareback Rider Roedy Farrell Closes In On Pro Rodeo Dream
Thermopolis cowboy Roedy Farrell was born to be a rodeo star. The son of a National Finals Rodeo bull rider, Roedy competed in Cheyenne Frontier Days for the first time last summer. Now 19, bareback riding is his sport of choice and he's decided to go pro.
Jackie DorothyNovember 17, 2024
Food Freedom Act Saved Star Valley’s Last Remaining ‘Little Switzerland’ Dairy
Jody Shumway had grit, stubbornness and creativity. But it ultimately took the Food Freedom Act to save Star Valley’s last "Little Switzerland" dairy. Shumway Farms now sells premium products direct to consumer, saving their 5th-generation farm.
Renée JeanNovember 17, 2024