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U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, grew up in an old homestead house near McGinnis Pass, located about 8 miles north of Guernsey, Wyoming. The century-old home burned down during the Pleasant Valley Fire.

Hageman says People In Path Of Wildfires Can Thank Feds And Their “Bad Policies”

A devastating Wyoming wildfire season got its start more than 20 years ago with a disastrous Bill Clinton roadless rule, Harriet Hageman said Wednesday. Those in the path of the fires can thank the feds and their “bad policies.”

Greg JohnsonOctober 16, 2024

Wellspring Wyoming Health Access Clinic in Casper.

Casper Anti-Abortion Protesters Want City Council To Stop Harassment

Nearly 20 people, including a state legislator, told the Casper City Council on Tuesday they're being harassed while protesting a local abortion clinic. They want to the city to do something about it.

Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2024

Tom Lubnau: Sometimes Wyoming Urban Legends Are True

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said a few weeks ago, 'Yes, they can control the weather. It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done.' The Greene weather discussion prompted thoughts of Wyoming-based conspiracy theories. Of the many out there, three come to mind."

Tom LubnauOctober 16, 2024

Letter To The Editor: We Are On The Brink Of Facism

Dear editor: This election will be determined by a the same few swing states, not California! By law, Trump shouldn’t even be on the ballot, and yet here we are on the brink of fascism.

October 16, 2024

Rock Springs Police Officers Literally Dodge Bullets Fired From House

Rock Springs police say a man shot at them from inside his home Monday, barely missing an officer who ducked. Police arrested Kevin William Lorentzen on suspicion of aggravated assault and reckless endangering.

Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2024

This mule deer doe showed up Oct. 7 on Dave Paullin’s rural property near Sheridan. The burn marks on her flank indicate the she barely outran the massive Elk Fire, which exploded across eight miles the night before.

Spry Wyoming Doe Has Burn Marks To Prove She Outran Huge Elk Fire

A Sheridan-area resident said a mule deer doe showed up on his property bearing burn marks from having outrun the massive, fast-moving Elk Fire. The fire has burned more than 92,000 acres across the face of the Wyoming Bighorns.

Mark HeinzOctober 16, 2024

The Elk Fire remains active in northern Wyoming, putting out large plumes of smoke.

Sheridan Area Residents Cheer Forecast For 7-13 Inches Of Snow

People in Story and other communities along the Bighorns were literally cheering Wednesday when the weather forecast predicted 7-13 inches of snow. It will help, but it’s probably not a fire-killer.

Renée JeanOctober 16, 2024

State Reps. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, and Jon Conrad, R-Mountain View.

Freedom Caucus Chair Claims Legislator Misusing Logos In Write-In Campaign

The chairman of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus filed a complaint with the state Tuesday against another legislator. She claims Jon Conrad is misusing the logos of the Wyoming Legislature and Freedom Caucus in campaign messages.

Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2024

Rod Miller: Where the Sun Don’t Shine In The Wyoming Legislature

Columnist Rod Miller writes: "There should be no 'safe spaces' in the capitol where legislators can go to hide so their feelings don’t get hurt by a curious press or a demanding public. Any public official in Wyoming who thinks otherwise would be well-advised to remember Richard Nixon."

Rod MillerOctober 16, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.

Jake NicholsOctober 16, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * Helicopter For Hiker Search Denied, Father Devastated * Finally Snow On The Way, Hopefully Will Help With Fires * Forest Service Won’t Blow Up Dead Horses Due To Wildfires

Wendy CorrOctober 16, 2024

Gov. Mark Gordon has instructed Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill to join 21 other states in a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to leave child sex change bans to states.

Wyoming Wants Supreme Court To Let States Decide Bans On Child Sex Changes

Wyoming joined 21 other states Tuesday urging the U.S. Supreme Court to leave decisions about regulating child sex changes to states. The federal government, on the other hand, says access to child sex changes is a constitutional right.

Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2024

A billboard campaigning for the Democratic presidential ticket has been put up just outside Thermopolis, Wyoming, along Highway 20.

Local GOP Chair Says Kamala Billboard On Wyoming’s Highway 20 Will Help Trump

A billboard endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president has gone up along Highway 20 just outside Thermopolis, Wyoming. The local GOP chair says putting it in the middle of Republican-dominated Wyoming will only help Trump.

Leo WolfsonOctober 15, 2024

Candy Moulton: The Work of Fall - Celebrating Cowboys

Columnist Candy Moulton writes: “Judging from the young men and women who attended the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction, there is a long line of men and women who’ll be ready to join the ranks when they have 45 years of cowboy work from the back of horse under their belts.”

Candy MoultonOctober 15, 2024

Thermopolis police and Hot Springs County sheriff's deputies have an area cordoned off near the 300 block of Clark Street on Monday evening, Sept. 9, 2024, after an officer-involved shooting that killed a 41-year-old man reportedly weilding a bat.

Special Prosecutor To Review Thermopolis Officer-Involved Shooting

Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun has been appointed as the special prosecutor investigating a Sept. 9 Thermopolis officer-involved shooting, LeBrun confirmed Tuesday. It's his fifth time reviewing an officer-involved shooting.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2024

The historic Wagon Box in Story, Wyoming.

Story’s Historic Wagon Box Restaurant Is Suddenly Closing For Winter

The owner of the Wagon Box in Story, Wyoming, announced Tuesday that the historic eatery and campground will close for the winter. The announcement caught employees completely off guard and scrambling to find new jobs.

Renée JeanOctober 15, 2024

Forest Service Won't Blow Up Dead Horses Due To Fire Danger

When a horse dies in the Wyoming backcountry, sometimes the best option is to blow it to pieces so it won’t attract grizzlies. In Wyoming right now, the U.S. Forest Service says the fire danger is too extreme to explode any dead backcountry horses.

Mark HeinzOctober 15, 2024

If passed, a new rule would bar press from the hallways around the Senate and House floor chambers in the Wyoming Capitol during the legislative session. That would mostly impact press photographers who use the hallways for access to capture images of the meetings.

Legislature Considers Limiting Press Access At Wyoming Capitol During Session

The Wyoming Legislature is considering a rule to restrict the access working press have to some areas of the state Capitol in Cheyenne. That includes hallways outside the Senate and House chambers traditionally used mostly by press photographers.

Leo WolfsonOctober 15, 2024

Portable water ponds set up at a home in the path of the Elk Fire. Dozer line and fire retardant have already been set in place to protect the home if and when the fire gets to this point. It's part of the structure protection measures put in place for homes in the area.

Massive Effort Building 7-Mile Line To Keep Elk Fire From Wyoming Towns

Firefighters have charred a 7-mile strip of ground between Big Horn and Story, starting from Goose Creek. It’s a buffer zone between Wyoming communities at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains that will act as a “catcher’s mitt” to stop the Elk Fire.

Renée JeanOctober 15, 2024

A helicopter helps in the early search for Austin King in this file photo.

Search For Missing Hiker Stopped After U.S. Forest Service Denies Helicopter Drop

U.S. Forest Service authorities declined to authorize a helicopter drop of searchers into a remote region to look for missing hiker Austin King, who vanished last month. Federal officials said the attempt was too risky.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2024

A grou of 50 investigators prepared a systematic “grid” search Tuesday morning Oct. 15, 2024, to gather some human remains still left in a private field, after construction workers found some of the remains Monday

50 Investigators Search For More Body Parts In Field South Of Cheyenne

Construction workers found human remains on private land south of Cheyenne on Monday. About 50 investigators were on scene Tuesday, searching for the rest of the body.

Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2024

Natrona County School District Chairpman Kevin Christopherson, left, was criticized Monday for a social media post calling the local Moms For Liberty group "Moms for Tyranny." At right is district Superintendent Angela Hensley.

Natrona County School Board Chair Says He’s Sorry For “Moms For Tyranny” Post

Natrona County school board Chairman Kevin Christopherson apologized Monday for calling local Moms For Liberty candidates “moms for tyranny.” He also said the two Moms For Liberty members already on the school board are “unhelpful.”

Dale KillingbeckOctober 15, 2024

A small plane is seen from above making a run to drop retardant on spot fires burning in the Pack Trail Fire.

Elk, Pack Trail Fires Each Close In On 100,000 Acres, Snow Can’t Come Soon Enough

With Wyoming’s two active wildfires each closing in on 100,000 acres, snow expected for the end of the week can’t come soon enough. Even when it does, fire management officials say it won’t be enough to kill the Elk and Pack Trail fires.

Greg JohnsonOctober 15, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.

Jake NicholsOctober 15, 2024

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