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Wyoming Blasted By 123 Mph Winds On Wednesday And More Wind To Come
Wyoming was hammered Wednesday by hurricane-force winds up to 123 mph. Highways closed, semis blew over, and forecasters are calling for more wind and higher than average temperatures heading into Christmas.
Andrew RossiDecember 17, 2025
Beginning Of The End For Hoback, Grand Teton National Park's Most Famous Moose
Wildlife photographers say the reign of Hoback, the most famous moose in the Grand Tetons, could be coming to an end. Estimated to be around 18 years old, he shed his antlers early this year and is suffering from a recent wolf attack.
Mark HeinzDecember 17, 2025
Tom Lubnau, Scott Ortiz: Like It Or Not, NIL Money Is Critical To UW's Future
Columnists Tom Lubnau and Scott Ortiz write: "Here’s the uncomfortable truth (about NIL money): if we don’t adapt, we won’t merely stay mediocre winning 4-5 games per year. We will slide backward. Conference realignment has already shown how quickly programs can be left behind."
Tom LubnauDecember 17, 2025
Rocky Mountain Auto Dealers Not Surprised Ford Discontinues Electric Pickup
Auto dealers in the Rocky Mountain region said they weren't surprised with Ford's announcement that the company was discontinuing its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup. "I saw this coming. So we greatly scaled-back our ordering," one dealer said.
David MadisonDecember 17, 2025
Guest Column: Credit Card Mandate Could Destroy Small Businesses
Cheyenne Chamber CEO Dale Steenbergen writes, "Federal lawmakers pushing new credit card mandates say their plan will lower costs by forcing new payment networks into the market. What they don’t mention is their plan would lead to devastating consequences."
Guest ColumnDecember 17, 2025
Largest Wildlife Crossing In U.S. Opens In Colorado But Animals Aren't Using It Yet
Work is finished on what’s being touted as North America’s largest wildlife crossing bridge south of Denver — but it’s been so warm, animals haven’t started using it yet. The 200-foot-wide, 209-foot-long Greenland overpass spans six lanes of I-25.
Mark HeinzDecember 17, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 17, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Josh Allen’s Snake Goes National * Shooting A Buck’s Antler Off To Save It * Parishioners Rally To Save Rock Springs Church
Mac WatsonDecember 17, 2025
Laramie Winter Lights Fest Christmas Display Vandalized, But Still Shining
Vandals damaged multiple displays at Laramie’s Winter Lights Fest, but organizer Brian Welper said he hopes the community discourages the act and the suspected vandals — whom he believes to be kids — learn from that.
Clair McFarlandDecember 17, 2025
Letter To Editor: Legislators Don’t Have A Clue About Healthcare, Except To Cut It
Dear editor: The so-called healthcare “DOGE” committee chairman, Rep. Ken Pendergraft of Sheridan, is a Freedom Caucus leader ill-equipped for the job. He clearly does not understand healthcare issues or how a budget works.
December 17, 2025
Historic Rock Springs Church Faces Closure After A Century Of Worship
A historic 100-year-old Catholic church in Rock Springs has been closed and is to be put up for sale to help fund a new parish campus. Parishioners have formed a nonprofit to try to buy and preserve it as a sacred, historic church.
Renée JeanDecember 17, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Mental Health Is Not A Lack Of Faith
Dear editor: To say that government shouldn’t be in the business of emotional or spiritual well-being misses the point. Supporting mental health isn’t about replacing faith. It’s about giving them the tools, access, and dignity they need to become whole again.
December 17, 2025
Texas Hunter Shoots Buck’s Antler Off To Free It From Deadlocked Deer
A Texas hunter used his pistol to shoot off part of a buck’s antler and free it after it became entangled with a dead deer and was near death from exhaustion.
Mark HeinzDecember 17, 2025
High Winds, Dry Conditions Could Trigger Wildfire Power Shutoffs In Colorado
Colorado’s Front Range faces potential wildfire-related power shutoffs Wednesday amid high winds and dry conditions, but Wyoming utilities say they don’t expect outages. Officials will keep monitoring in case the weather worsens.
Kate MeadowsDecember 16, 2025
Ken Buck: The Left Hijacked the US Education System. It's Time to Take It Back.
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "For a nation founded on principles of limited government, personal liberty and free-market competition, the United States has a socialism problem. And one of the chief contributors is an unlikely culprit: our schools."
Ken BuckDecember 16, 2025
When Josh Allen Asked A Superfan To Build A Beer Snake, A Legend Was Born
Jaxon Sweep doesn't even drink beer. But when Josh Allen personally tapped him to build "the biggest beer snake f***ing possible," the lifelong Cowboys superfan delivered. The slithering tower of cups caught the attention of ESPN and the Kelce brothers.
David MadisonDecember 16, 2025
Wind-Fueled Fire Burns Everything Cheyenne Family Owns, Including Presents
A south Cheyenne family escaped with just the clothes on their backs Tuesday when a fast-moving fire, whipped by strong winds, ripped through their home. The fire also burned three vehicles and all their Christmas presents.
Scott SchwebkeDecember 16, 2025
Cheyenne Teens Charged In Botched Gun Heist That Left 18-Year-Old Dead
Three Cheyenne teens face charges after a botched gun theft left an 18-year-old dead. Prosecutors say the teens planned to rob someone selling a firearm when one teen opened fire, killing the victim during the attempted heist.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 16, 2025
New Rodeo Points System At NFR Makes Scoring More Precise And More Competitive
The National Finals Rodeo saw tighter competition this year with a trial run of a new quarter-point scoring system. A computer system upgrade means judges can score by full or half points, which opens the door for averages with quarter-points.
Jackie DorothyDecember 16, 2025
Sheridan Man Pleads Guilty To Bludgeoning Mother To Death, Hiding Her Body
Sheridan man Israel Melvin, 24, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for bludgeoning his mother and hiding her body under gasoline-soaked blankets. He changed his plea after mental evaluations and now faces 22-40 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandDecember 16, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 16, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * More Weston County Drama * Struggling To Ranch In Teton County * UFOs Flying Over Sweetwater County Continue
Mac WatsonDecember 16, 2025
Weston County Clerk Says Legislators Broke Law By Issuing Subpoena
A motion in defense of Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock filed on Monday says lawmakers, not Hadlock, were the ones who broke the law when issuing a subpoena for her to appear before an investigative committee this fall.
Clair McFarlandDecember 16, 2025
Arctic Logjam Means Wyoming Temps In The 60s, Below Zero In Montana
While Wyoming is experiencing record high temperatures, it’s snowing and below zero in parts of Montana. Meteorologist Don Day says an “arctic logjam” is to blame.
Andrew RossiDecember 16, 2025