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Sen. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie (left), Rep. Martha Lawley, R-Worland (right)

Wyoming ‘Tim Tebow’ Rule Heads To Lawmaking Session

A Wyoming legislative committee on Friday advanced a “Tim Tebow rule” to require school districts to let homeschool and private school students as young as sixth grade participate in public school activities. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 15, 2025

This 1985 Chevy Silverado pickup recently sold for $27,000.

40 Years Later, Wyoming Still Loves Legendary Square Body Trucks

Chevrolet and GMC ended their legendary square body pickup line in 1987, and their square body Suburban and Blazer line a few years later. Now they’re hot again, and truck nuts around Wyoming want them.

Mark HeinzNovember 15, 2025

Bison from Utah’s Book Cliffs herd have been migrating across the state line into Colorado, where they’re not officially recognized as wildlife.

Bison Crossing From Utah Into Colorado Now Officially Protected Wildlife

Bison from Utah’s iconic Book Cliffs Herd have been venturing across the state line into Colorado, which recently decided to protect them as wildlife for the first time.

Mark HeinzNovember 14, 2025

An Evanston man’s over-the-top and bright display of Christmas lights is causing a lot of conversation in the town. Some people are thrilled with his lights while others say it’s way too much.

Evanston Man’s Over-The-Top Christmas Light Display Wreaking Havoc In Community

An Evanston man’s over-the-top and bright display of Christmas lights is causing a lot of conversation in the town. Some people are thrilled with his lights while others say it’s way too much.

Jackson WalkerNovember 14, 2025

A power substation with wind turbines in the background in Wyoming.

Now That Power Is Back On, Utilities Focus On How Massive Outage Happened

A day after two high-voltage transmission lines were tripped, causing a massing power outage affecting nearly 100,000 customers, the power is back on. Now utilities are focused on how it happened.

Kate MeadowsNovember 14, 2025

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Dennis Sun: U.S. Lamb and Beef are Not Overpriced

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "This country can’t keep providing dollars to those who don’t want to work, especially immigrants who just want to live off the dole. In some ways, a person can’t blame them as they received all they needed when they crossed the border."

Dennis SunNovember 14, 2025

Lange at chic fil a

Jonathan Lange: Don’t Just Condemn Bullying, Refuse To Participate

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming has a problem with bullying and it’s not confined to the classroom. This toxic behavior is on full display in state and local politics as well. Notice the reflexive tendency to label and berate people rather than dispassionately discuss policy.

Jonathan LangeNovember 14, 2025

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak, along with Chief Deputy Aaron Veldheer, with a mug shot of Terry Schoolcraft.

Wyoming Sheriff To Criminals: Don’t Sell Drugs To Make Bond On Drug Charges

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak on Friday offered some helpful advice for criminals — don’t talk on a jail telephone about selling stolen stuff and drugs to raise money to get out of jail on drug charges.

Greg JohnsonNovember 14, 2025

Becky Jo Hadlock raises her hands and swears to tell the truth in Casper Circuit Court on Friday.

Weston County Clerk In Court, Pleads Not Guilty To Ignoring Legislative Subpoena

The Weston County Clerk on Friday pleaded not guilty in Casper Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge for failing to appear after subpoenaed by a legislative subcommittee. The subcommittee was investigating her handling of the 2024 election results.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 14, 2025

Rock Springs police are searching for a local bar worker who vanished after work Tuesday evening. Kristen Marie Ann Taylor, 47, hasn’t been seen since her shift at a downtown adult entertainment club ended.

Search Was On For Rock Springs Bar Worker Believed Missing — She Says She's Fine

Rock Springs police were asking for help locating a local bar worker Friday who vanished after work Tuesday. Kristen Marie Ann Taylor was believed missing, but says she's fine and wasn't actually missing. She was just on her days off and out of touch.

Jen KocherNovember 14, 2025

Freshmen and sophomore photography students from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, photograph the 11 vintage airplanes that were recently aucioned off in Greybull.

11 Vintage Planes Bought In Big Horn County To Become Art, Scrap Or Land In Museums

Many of the 11 vintage aircraft recently sold in a Big Horn County auction still have some life left ahead of them. Some will become museum exhibits or art projects, while others are being scrapped. But most of the Greybull aviation “Boneyard” remains intact.

Andrew RossiNovember 14, 2025

Cheyenne-area state Rep. John Eklund died early Friday morning, multiple state lawmakers have confirmed to Cowboy State Daily. Eklund, 74, had been battling cancer for years, his wife Suzi confirmed Friday.

John Eklund, Longtime Wyoming Lawmaker And Rancher, Dies At 74

State Rep. John Eklund, a longtime Wyoming lawmaker, rancher and family man, died Friday at 74 after battling cancer. Colleagues praised his integrity, love of agriculture and deep commitment to his community.

Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2025

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday paused a judge’s order requiring school upgrades like more computers and school counselors, and better teacher pay. The pause gives lawmakers more leeway in the 2026 budget session.

Wyoming Supreme Court Pauses Judge's Order For More School Counselors, Computers

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday paused a judge’s order requiring school upgrades like more computers and school counselors, and better teacher pay. The pause gives lawmakers more leeway in the 2026 budget session.

Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2025

Former United States Secretary of Defense Richard (Dick) Cheney, who is rumored to be Republican Gov. George W. Bush's selection for the Vice Presidential nomination, testifies before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, DC on the Persian Gulf crisis on 30 November, 1990. General Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks on at left.

Guest Column: Why We Honor Dick Cheney

Eli Bebout and Ray Hunkins write, "Whether he was Congressman Cheney or Vice President Cheney, he could walk into a store or radio station, crack a joke and immediately put people at ease, reminding them that he was one of them, a Wyoming man."

Guest ColumnNovember 14, 2025

The town of Burns has locked up its compost dump site after an influx of what it claims are Cheyenne businesses dumping there to avoid paying their local fees. It’s still free for town residents, but now the have to get the key from the town hall. Mayor Joe Nicholson says town leaders are searching for a solution.

Burns Locks Up Compost Site, Claims Cheyenne Businesses Dump To Avoid Fees

The town of Burns has locked up its compost dump site after an influx of what it claims are Cheyenne businesses dumping there to avoid paying their local fees. It’s still free for town residents, but now they have to get the key from the town hall.

Jackson WalkerNovember 14, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon talks about his economic road map for Wyoming's future during his keynote address at the Wyoming Business Alliance Annual Governor's Conference.

Wyoming's Energy Sector An Economic Wild Card, Gordon Says

Affordable and workforce housing remain challenges for Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon said Thursday during a Laramie business conference. But the energy sector is a wild card that could bring new opportunities, if the state is willing to wrestle with change.

Renée JeanNovember 14, 2025

Myron Chatwin

Former Worland Cop Guilty Of Molesting Children

After deliberating for about four hours Wednesday evening, a Washakie County jury convicted a former deputy who’d been serving as a police officer prior to his arrest last year on five counts of child sex abuse for molesting young girls.

Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2025

The Dave Johnson Power Plant on Thursday afternoon experienced a small fire.

Two Tripped Power Lines Leave Nearly 100,000 Customers In The Dark Across Wyoming

A massive power outage caused by two tripped 500-kilovolt power lines near Medicine Bow left most of northeast Wyoming in the dark Thursday, along with areas in Montana and South Dakota. Nearly 100,000 customers were without power at one point.

Clair McFarland, Greg Johnson & Kate MeadowsNovember 13, 2025

After a five-year hiatus, pig wrestling is set for a return at the Teton County Fair in 2026, but now county commissioners are reconsidering the event after activists have raised concerns that the tradition could be curel to the animal.

Pig Wrestling Could Be Axed From Teton County Fair Amid Cruelty Claims

After a five-year hiatus, pig wrestling is set for a return at the Teton County Fair in 2026, but now county commissioners are reconsidering the event after activists have raised concerns that the tradition could be cruel to the animals.

Jackson WalkerNovember 13, 2025

A person is handcuffed and put into a Cheyenne Police Department vehicle at the scene of a fatal shooting Nov. 13, 2025, in northwest Cheyenne.

One Dead After Shooting At Gun Buy Gone Bad In Northwest Cheyenne

Detectives have interviewed multiple people in connection with a Wednesday night gun buy gone bad at a northwest Cheyenne home that left an 18-year-old man dead.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 13, 2025

Horses at Little Jennie Ranch below the Sawtooth in Bondurant

Record High Temperatures Ahead In Wyoming On Friday & Winter By Monday

Wyoming will have its "last hurrah" of warmth with record-high temperatures likely on Thursday and Friday. But our luck's running out. Wyoming meteorologists say the second half of November will be much colder and snowier.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2025

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