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Jonathan Lange: Becky Hadlock’s False Filing Must Be Investigated

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “I feel bad for Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock. I really do. But our sympathy for someone who may have waded in over her head cannot be the only consideration. Our North Star must be the rule of law.”

Jonathan LangeOctober 03, 2025

The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River in Thermopolis has been closed since July as it gets a major upgrade. On Thursday, crews from Canyon Concrete did a huge single pour of about 1.2 million pounds of concrete to cover it.

Thermopolis Bridge Over Bighorn River Covered With 1.2M Pounds Of Concrete

The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River in Thermopolis has been closed since July as it gets a major upgrade. On Thursday, crews did a huge single pour of 300 yards — about 1.2 million pounds — of concrete to cover it.

Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2025

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In ‘Extremely Rare’ Child Porn Case, Rock Springs Woman Gets 3-5 Years

A Rock Springs woman was sentenced to three to five years in prison for possessing child pornography, says an order filed Thursday. It is "extremely rare" to see female defendants in such cases, investigators say. 

Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2025

House Speaker Chip Neiman, right, and Rep. J.D. Williams come from different wings of the Wyoming’s Republican Party, but a county advocacy group honored them this week as legislators of the year for 2025.

Wyoming Counties Honor Republicans Neiman, Williams As State’s Legislators Of The Year

House Speaker Chip Neiman and Rep. J.D. Williams come from different wings of the Wyoming’s Republican Party, but a county advocacy group honored them this week as legislators of the year for 2025.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Amy Edmonds, a former state representative serving Cheyenne and past advisor for former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, has been tapped to serve as Gov. Mark Gordon’s communications director. She starts Monday.

Gordon Hires Former Legislator And Cheney Advisor As Spokeswoman

Amy Edmonds, a former state representative serving Cheyenne and past advisor for former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, has been tapped to serve as Gov. Mark Gordon’s communications director. She starts Monday.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Defense attorney Steven Mink represents a 16-year-old Gillette boy who could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Gillette Teen Could Get 25 Years For Casper Crime Spree Involving Stolen Guns, Cars

A 16-year-old Gillette boy could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 03, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: The Sky Is Not Falling

Dear editor: There seems to be a false notion that a 50% homestead ballot exemption on the 2026 ballot will so greatly reduce the revenues of the 23 counties that they may go out of business.

October 03, 2025

Heather Wayment, 46, gets a ride on the back of a motorcycle to meadow big enough to land a rescue helicopter in the remote mountains of central Idaho on Sept. 18. After missing for two days in the wilderness, she was found by some mountain bikers who gave her food and water and sat with her until help arrived.

Backcountry Bikers Rescue Exhausted, Nearly Naked Hiker Lost In Idaho Wilderness

A woman who was lost for three days, without shoes, in the remote mountains of central Idaho was rescued by three mountain bikers who just happened to find her. The woman was nearly naked because she wrapped her clothes around her feet to walk.

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2025

Starting in 2026, the new 25% property tax cut is no longer automatic. People hoping to benefit must sign up by Feb. 2 and attest they live in their homes eight months of the year. This also means the most ardent opponents don't have to sign up for it. 

Freedom Caucus Reminds Everyone That Sign-Up Required To Get 25% Tax Cut

Starting in 2026, the new 25% property tax cut is no longer automatic. People hoping to benefit must sign up by Feb. 2 and attest they live in their homes eight months of the year. This also means the most ardent opponents don't have to sign up for it. 

Jackson WalkerOctober 03, 2025

Land set aside for non-motorized use is being sought for a gravel mining operation at the base of Casper Mountain. Residents adjacent to the mine are raising opposition.

Leases For Controversial Casper Gravel Pit Shot Down Again By State Land Board

An effort to keep alive a controversial gravel mine proposal for state land near the base of Casper Mountain was shot down again Thursday by the Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners, 3-2. It's the second time the leases have been denied.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 02, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management’s controversial plan for managing millions of acres in southwest Wyoming is again open for public comment. A Wyoming legislator said he’s confident that federal officials will get it right this time.

Here We Go Again: Controversial BLM Rock Springs Plan Reopened For Public Comment

The Bureau of Land Management’s controversial plan for managing millions of acres in southwest Wyoming is again open for public comment. A Wyoming legislator said he’s confident that federal officials will get it right this time.

Mark HeinzOctober 02, 2025

Secretary of State Chuck Gray, right, and State Treasurer Curt Meier sparred over whether Wyoming needs wind power Thursday as the state land board considered renewing 50-year leases for two Carbon County wind farms. The board voted 3-2 for the leases.

Chuck Gray, Curt Meier Spar Over Renewing 50-Year Wind Leases In Carbon County

Secretary of State Chuck Gray and State Treasurer Curt Meier sparred over whether Wyoming needs wind power Thursday as the state land board considered renewing 50-year leases for two Carbon County wind farms. The board voted 3-2 for the leases.

Steve BohnelOctober 02, 2025

Laramie County Republicans are torn between two prominent events, both set for Oct. 17. One is a local memorial honoring Charlie Kirk, while another is the party's Red State Rendezvous to help raise money for the Laramie County GOP. Above left, a memorial rally for Kirk at the state Capitol on Sept. 13. At right is Tulsi Gabbard, the keynote speaker at the county party's Red State Summit in September 2024.

Kirk Memorial Or Party Fundraiser? Events On Same Night Split Cheyenne GOP

Laramie County Republicans are torn between two prominent events, both set for Oct. 17. One is a local memorial honoring Charlie Kirk, while another is the party's Red State Rendezvous to help raise money for the Laramie County GOP. 

Jackson WalkerOctober 02, 2025

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2025, wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to pardon Wyoming diesel "delete" mechanic Troy Lake. Lake altered emissions systems in ailing diesel trucks, but his prison term is unfair, she says.

Lummis' Letter Urges Trump To Pardon Wyoming Diesel 'Delete' Mechanic

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to pardon Wyoming diesel "delete" mechanic Troy Lake. Lake altered emissions systems in ailing diesel trucks, but his prison term is unfair, she says.

Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2025

A rider with a large American flag does a lap around the Cheyenne Frontier Days arena. As states gear up for America’s 250th birthday, Wyoming is planning a huge statewide Westen blowout. Old West icons, outlaws, historic trails, and a slate of uniquely Wyoming events will call to tourists seeking Western adventures.

Wyoming To Host A Huge Western Blowout For Nation’s 250th Anniversary

As states gear up for America’s 250th birthday, Wyoming is planning a huge statewide Western blowout. Old West icons, outlaws, historic trails, and a slate of uniquely Wyoming events will call to tourists seeking Western adventures.

Renée JeanOctober 02, 2025

Seven Mile Ranch in Sublette County on October 1, 2025

Enjoy Record High Temps Now, Because Cold And 18 Inches Of Snow Is On The Way

Between Friday and Sunday, Wyoming will transition from sunny skies and near-record high temperatures to rain, clouds, 35-degree temperature drops, and as much as 18 inches of snow in the mountains.

Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2025

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Fort Collins Death Makes At Least Four F.E. Warren Airman Gun Incidents

A person fatally shot Tuesday morning in Fort Collins, Colorado, was an airman serving in Cheyenne, the F.E. Warren Air Force Base confirmed to Cowboy State Daily. It’s at least the fourth shooting incident involving local airmen in about 6 months.

Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management's first major Powder River Basin coal lease sale in a decade will give access of up to 365 million tons of coal in northeast Wyoming. Industry officials say it's past time, while environmental advocates say they’re worried.

365M Tons Of Coal Up In First Major Powder River Basin Lease Sale In A Decade

The Bureau of Land Management's first major Powder River Basin coal lease sale in a decade will give access of up to 365 million tons of coal in northeast Wyoming. Industry officials say it's past time, while environmental advocates say they’re worried.

Jackson WalkerOctober 02, 2025

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