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Wyoming Swings Farther To The Political Right In Presidential Election
As a whole, Wyoming showed more support for former President Donald Trump than it did in 2020. In a few Wyoming precincts, support for Trump was nearly unanimous.
Leo WolfsonNovember 07, 2024
Gillette Woman Charged With Domestic Abuse Claims Boyfriend Punched Himself
A Gillette, Wyoming, woman charged with beating up her boyfriend told police he punched himself in the face Monday night. Police say her fists, not his, were scuffed.
Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2024
GOP Transplants Push Sheehy Past Incumbent Jon Tester In Montana Senate Race
Republican transplants moving into Montana gave GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy a win over incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, who was seeking a fourth term. The race was called Wednesday.
David MadisonNovember 07, 2024
Trump Signals Huge Support For Oil & Gas During Victory Speech, Wyoming Industry Leaders Thrilled
It didn’t take long for former President Donald Trump to hype up America's oil and gas industry after he won the 2024 presidential election Tuesday. Wyoming industry leaders say Trump's victory is also a win for U.S. oil and gas.
Renée JeanNovember 06, 2024
Clair McFarland: Trying To Vote While Mom's Threatening To Make Campaign Signs
Clair McFarland writes: “'Absolutely do not post ANY photos of my kids holding campaign signs,'” I pleaded. My mom, ever the pink boa to my black suit, chirped back 'Oh silly, it’s for the class presidency.'"
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Woman Says She Was Too Patient With Husband Accused Of Shooting At Her
A woman whose estranged husband is facing felony charges, on claims that he leveled a shotgun at her and fired it as she fled, says she wishes she hadn’t been so nice for so long.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Election Shows Spending Big Doesn't Always Pay Off
For the most part, those who spent more in Tuesday’s general election in Wyoming were mostly successful — but not always.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Marquee On Historic 87-Year-Old Cody Theatre Is Slowly Falling Off
The historic 87-year-old Cody Theatre’s slumping marquee is slowly falling off and is being held in place with wires. To fix it permanently, the building’s owner needs permits from the city of Cody and state of Wyoming.
Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Sheep Industry Cheers As Denver Voters Kill Slaughterhouse Ban
Denver voters killed an ordinance Tuesday that would have shuttered a large slaughterhouse that processed 20% of America’s lamb, and more than 50% of Wyoming's. Cowboy State ranchers are cheering the proposal’s defeat.
Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Unraveling The Mysterious Legislative Majority Leadership Selection Process
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "With recent shifts in Wyoming's political landscape, we may see experience powerful committee chairs replaced by new ones who are more ideologically aligned with the current majority, which could dramatically impact the legislative session."
Tom LubnauNovember 06, 2024
Casper Girl, 17, Thought Machete-Like Knife Was Fake, Then She Was Stabbed
A 17-year-old Casper, Wyoming, girl was almost killed Halloween night when another teen stabbed her with a machete-like knife. Willow Wagner told Cowboy State Daily she first thought the knife was fake — until it was in her body.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 06, 2024
Guest Column: How Much Federal Land Is Too Much?
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Although there are certain individuals who seem hell-bent on selling this invaluable property (Kelly Parcel) to the National Park Service for $100 million dollars, it is obvious by every metric that its value is significantly higher. It is also apparent that the NPS itself believes this parcel is worth substantially more than $100 million."
CSD StaffNovember 06, 2024
Letter To The Editor: The United Nations’ War on Israel
Dear editor: It is important to realize how far the U.N. has descended from the high hopes that civilized nations once held for it and how the U.N. is no longer a beacon of peace, international co-operation and hope but a cesspool of hatred, envy, dishonesty...
November 06, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Jake NicholsNovember 06, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Trump Wins Wyoming By Largest Margin In Nation * Freedom Caucus Clinches Majority Of Wyoming House * Property Tax Relief? Voters Pass Constitutional Amendment A
Wendy CorrNovember 06, 2024
Amendment A Passes To Separate Residential Property Taxes In Wyoming
A constitutional amendment to move residential property taxes into a separate class of taxation in Wyoming passed on Tuesday night.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Senate District 10: Republican Crum Claims Seat as Furphy Steps Down
In Laramie, Republican Gary Crum defeated Democrat Mike Selmer on Tuesday in the race for the Wyoming Senate District 10 seat being vacated by Republican Dan Furphy.
Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2024
Riverton School Board Candidate Gets Votes Even After Molestation Case Went Public
Riverton school board candidate Hunter DeVries received at least 509 votes Tuesday after his child-molestation case went public. Including absentee ballots and early voting, he won 1,016 total, which wasn’t enough to win the seat.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
House District 13: Chestek Holds Off Republican Swett
Keeping with a trend of incumbent Democrats winning in Albany County, Ken Chestek held off Republican challenger Shane Swett on Tuesday.
Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2024
Gary Brown Holds On To Beat Democratic Challenger For Cheyenne’s HD 41
Cheyenne resident Gary Brown has won the election for House District 41, holding off Democratic challenger Jen Solis.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Political Newcomer Jacob Wasserburger Beats Burglingame To Win HD 11
Republican Jacob Wasserburger beat LGBTQ advocate and former state legislator Sara Burlingame for House District 11 in Cheyenne in Tuesday’s general election.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Trump Crushes Kamala 71% To 25% In Wyoming, Largest Margin In Nation
Former President Donald Trump coasted to another landslide victory in Wyoming, crushing Kamala 71% to 25%. It’s also the largest margin of victory for Trump in the nation.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Fremont County Defeats Half-Percent Tax For Economic Development
Fremont County voters defeated the proposed renewal of a half-percent tax for economic development. The tax funds air and ground transportation, and numerous grants to private businesses and groups.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
Tribal Leader Ivan Posey, D, Upends Penn To Win Wyoming Reservation District
Ivan Posey will be the only enrolled tribal member serving on the Wyoming Legislature after his victory Tuesday for House District 33 over incumbent Sarah Penn.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024