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Five Wyoming Measles Cases Linked To Out-Of-State Travel
Wyoming health officials are urging people to protect vulnerable children and those who have compromised immune systems from the measles, following five new cases identified in Fremont County. The new cases were traced to out-of-state travel.
Renée JeanDecember 19, 2025
Lummis Announces She's Not Running For Re-Election
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, the first woman elected to the Senate from Wyoming, on Friday announced she is not running for a second term. She said, "“in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I’ve come to accept that I do not have six more years in me.”
Clair McFarland & Jimmy OrrDecember 19, 2025
Massive Train Derailment Occurs 17 Miles Northwest Of Cheyenne
A BNSF train carrying dozens of double-stacked freight cars derailed early Friday morning northwest of Cheyenne. Although no cause has been given, residents blame the wind. "This is the worst wind we've ever seen, and it’s been blowing for days now."
Andrew Rossi & Jimmy OrrDecember 19, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, December 19, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 19, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, December 19, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * 144 MPH Winds * House From Hell For Sale * Wildlife Chief On Delisting Grizzlies
Mac WatsonDecember 19, 2025
Scott Clem: Generosity, Not Scarcity, Built Wyoming's Wealth
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Gov. Hathaway’s shift toward abundance and generosity cast a vision for the benefit of others. With a little sacrifice, the value of finite minerals could be multiplied through stewardship for the benefit of multiple generations."
Scott ClemDecember 19, 2025
Trump's Move To Soften Marijuana Rules Could Push Wyoming To Do The Same
Saying Americans should have more access to medical marijuana, President Donald Trump took steps Thursday toward downgrading its federal classification. The move could push Wyoming to do the same, or announce why it won’t.
Clair McFarlandDecember 19, 2025
Wyoming AG Appeals Wind Lease Ruling As Gordon, Gray Clash Over Decision
Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday he's appealing a ruling that voided a wind lease on state lands. He said the appeal is bigger than the wind issue, as widespread interpretations of state laws also hinge upon it.
Clair McFarland & David MadisonDecember 19, 2025
New Wildlife Chief Brian Nesvik Says Grizzly Delisting Could Be Two Years Away
New U.S. wildlife chief Brian Nesvik told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that It could take another two years to work through an analysis of the data on grizzlies and reach a final decision regarding delisting. As for hunting, he said that would be left to the states to decide.
Mark HeinzDecember 19, 2025
Wyoming Manhunt For Fugitive Sex Assault Suspect Enters Second Month
Deputies in northern Wyoming have been searching for weeks for Anthony Pease, a Byron man reportedly wanted on six counts of felony sexual assault of a minor. Authorities believe people are helping the man avoid arrest.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2025
Hageman Blames Southern Poverty Law Center For Inciting Political Violence
Rep. Harriet Hageman on Tuesday said the Southern Poverty Law Center demonizes mainstream conservatives and fosters a climate for political violence. At the hearing it was noted Charlie Kirk was labeled an extremist by the group one day before he was killed.
Sean BarryDecember 18, 2025
Wind-Whipped Fire Forces Cheyenne Families To Abandon Homes, Christmas Presents
Families scrambled to evacuate themselves and their pets after 70 mph winds sparked a fire south of Cheyenne on Wednesday evening threatening two subdivisions. More than 100 firefighters converged to put out the grassfires and 40 homes remained evacuated.
Renée JeanDecember 18, 2025
House Bill Targets Wolf ‘Whacking’ With Snowmobiles On Federal Land
For the second time in as many years, a bipartisan coalition introduced a bill in the U.S. House to ban using snowmobiles to run over wolves and other predators on federal lands. The act was inspired by the alleged wolf torture in Wyoming in 2024.
Mark HeinzDecember 18, 2025
Sued For Defamation, Former State Senator Says WyoFile Should Be Sued Too
Sued for defamation on claims he hurt the reputation of Casper businessman Reid Rasner, former state Sen. Anthony Bouchard is calling for the news outlet WyoFile to be sued as well after it republished another paper's story, which was critical of Rasner.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2025
144 MPH Wind Gust On Wednesday One Of The Strongest Ever Recorded in Wyoming
The 144 mph wind guest on Mount Coffin in Lincoln County on Wednesday was one of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in Wyoming, but not a record. The highest, according to the National Weather Service, was 165 mph set in 2017, also on Mount Coffin.
Andrew RossiDecember 18, 2025
Casper ‘House From Hell’ Once Covered In Deadly Mold Heads To Auction
A mold-infested Casper home with a failing foundation, once owned by a former councilman, is headed to auction with no inspections allowed. The ex-owners and a reporter are warning bidders it could be a financial and health disaster.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 18, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, December 18, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 18, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * King Moose On Last Legs * Falsehoods in Platte County Case * Cody Roberts Asks Case To Be Dismissed
Mac WatsonDecember 18, 2025
Cody Roberts Asks Judge To Dismiss Case, Says Charge Stretches Law
Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man accused of torturing a wolf before killing it is asking a judge to drop a felony animal cruelty charge. His attorney says the state stretched the law to prosecute him.
Clair McFarlandDecember 18, 2025
Missing Rock Springs Woman Last Seen Leaving Bus Station With Unknown Man
Rock Springs police and family of a missing Rock Springs woman are requesting the public’s help in locating her. Searra Gentry, who family says struggles with mental health, was last seen Tuesday getting into a pickup truck with an unknown male.
Jen KocherDecember 18, 2025
Rock Springs Parents Blast School District Over Vulgar Wristband
Parents and community members are outraged over reports a wristband reading “Follow Policy + FAFO + GFY” was worn by a school official. The district is reviewing the complaint but won’t discuss specific personnel.
Kate MeadowsDecember 18, 2025
Why Scientists Are So Intrigued By 33-Billion-Ton Comet 3I/ATLAS
Comet 3I/ATLAS, a 33-billion-ton object that's older than our solar system, will make its closest approach to Earth on Friday. Scientists are captivated by its unusual "anti-tail." It's a phenomenon that indicates there's a lot more to this object than meets the eye
Andrew RossiDecember 17, 2025
EPA Launches Final Cleanup Push at Laramie’s Long-Polluted Metals Site
Decades after arsenic contamination shut down the Nedlog and Williams Strategic Metals plant south of Laramie, the EPA is moving ahead with a plan to finally finish removing arsenic and mercury from the site.
Renée JeanDecember 17, 2025
Platte County Complaint Against Commissioners Contain False Claims
At least part of the Dec.1 complaint in which Platte County residents asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove their commissioners from office is false, documents show. Other parts are hotly disputed, multiple public officials told Cowboy State Daily this week.
Clair McFarlandDecember 17, 2025