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Wyoming People: Award-Winning Horseback Storyteller Cathy Ringler
Cathy Ringler is a Wyoming cowgirl who told stories to her daughters while they rode horseback in Park County. Those stories have become a series of award-winning books based on Ringler’s own experiences riding horses on the range and teaching school in a two-room schoolhouse.
Jackie DorothyNovember 24, 2024
Families Uprooted By Largest Mine Layoff In Montana History
Terry Haney and his wife Shana packed up and left Montana on Friday having just finished construction on their dream home. Their family is one of more than 500 upended by the largest mine layoff in Montana history.
David MadisonNovember 24, 2024
43-Game Win Streak And 31 Wyoming Football Titles, Nobody Beats The Sheridan Broncs
The Sheridan High School football team just won its fourth straight Wyoming state championship, the program’s 31st overall. Also riding a state record 43-game winning streak, the program is proving nobody busts these Broncs.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2024
The American West: Earl Bascom - 100 Years Of Holding On
The riggin’ that makes what is usually considered rodeo’s most physically demanding event possible celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 2024, and its roots are traced to one man: Earl Bascom, one of the legendary Bronco Bustin’ Bascom Brothers.
R.B. MillerNovember 23, 2024
“Yellowstone” Fans Claim Shameless Product Placement Is Ruining Last Episodes
Fans of “Yellowstone,” the wildly popular Western television drama based in Montana, are complaining about heavy-handed product placement in the series’ final episodes. That includes long shots of showrunner Taylor Sheridan’s vodka brand.
Justin GeorgeNovember 23, 2024
Joan Barron: Bob Tanner Was A Gutsy Lawmaker
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "We have 52 sales/use tax exemptions. The amount of money the state is losing through sales tax exemptions is in the billions with a B.”
Joan BarronNovember 23, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Over My Career, My Favorite Award Was An Old Battered Miner’s Helmet
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Exposing the stories about the horrible deaths of Fremont County uranium miners in the 1980s ended up being one of the most fulfilling events of my 60-year journalism career."
Bill SniffinNovember 23, 2024
Bo Biteman Named Wyoming Senate President, Chip Neiman Is New House Speaker
The Wyoming Senate and House on Saturday elected their leaders for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Sen. Bo Biteman will be the new Senate president, while Rep. Chip Neiman will be House speaker.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2024
F.E. Warren Air Force Base Exploring Geothermal Power To Boost Resiliency Against Catastrophe
Cheyenne’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base, which houses the nation’s nuclear missiles, is exploring geothermal energy to build up the military base’s resiliency. Geothermal power could ensure the base is functional, even if the overall power grid goes down.
Renée JeanNovember 23, 2024
Fierce Loyalty Of Wyoming’s Wolf Packs Make It Easier To Track Them
Wyoming's 350 wolves are scattered among 30 packs, raising the question of how those wolves, packs and pack membership are tracked. It's quite simple. They don't veer outside their packs. They live and die with the packs they were born into.
Mark HeinzNovember 23, 2024
Meet The Baby Boomer Wyoming Grandma Who Breaks The Mold Of A Cybertruck Owner
The typical Tesla owner is an upper-middle-class man in his 50s. 75-year-old Karen Meister-Emerich, a grandma from Cheyenne, doesn't fit that demographic but loves her Cybertruck, which she bought because she missed out on buying a DeLorean.
Renée JeanNovember 23, 2024
Who is D.B. Cooper? New Evidence May Crack One Of America’s Greatest Mysteries
A parachute found in an outbuilding in North Carolina could be the new evidence that may crack the 53-year-old D.B Cooper case. It could lead investigators to the identity the man who jumped out of a hijacked plane carrying $200,000.
Jen KocherNovember 23, 2024
That Time Wyoming Tried Banning Abortion On The Ballot And Failed
A unique coalition of Christians, Democrats and lawyers tried passing an abortion ban on the ballot in 1994. The effort failed, but not without shaking up the state’s political sphere.
Clair McFarlandNovember 23, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Wyoming Senior Olympics' De Shann Schinkel
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with De Shann Schinkel, the executive director of Wyoming Senior Olympics. De Shann talks about the organization, the people who participate (like the 105-year-old gold medal sprinter!), and how anyone 50 and older can be an Olympian.
Wendy CorrNovember 23, 2024
Rozet Man Accused Of Slashing Girlfriend's Throat With Box Cutter
A Rozet, Wyoming, man is accused of throwing a chair, lamp and door at his girlfriend before cutting her throat with a box cutter. He could face between 20 years and life in prison if convicted of attempted second-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandNovember 23, 2024
Jonathan Lange: Judge Who Struck Down Abortion Bans Resurrects Outdated Law
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Prenatal life has constitutional rights in the state of Wyoming. That is a fact of law and of the Constitution. But nowhere is it disputed, refuted, or even acknowledged in Judge Owens’ opinion on abortion."
Jonathan LangeNovember 22, 2024
Earth Has A Second Moon For A Few More Days
A 36-foot-wide asteroid pulled into Earth’s orbit has become a second "mini-moon" for almost two months. But this multibillion-year-old chunk of space debris will soon be pulled out by the sun.
Andrew RossiNovember 22, 2024
The American West: Jim Beckwourth - A Rocky Mountain Legend
James Pierson Beckwourth was a mountain man, scout, frontiersman, honorary Indian chief, and the first to pen an autobiography. And what a story it was. He was legendary in his own time, although early historians largely discounted him.
Linda WommackNovember 22, 2024
No More Free-Range Pooping: Human-Poop Bags At Hiking Trailheads Are A Thing Now
“Sustainable pooping” has become an outdoors recreation catchphrase, with people expected to pack their own human waste out in plastic bags. Kiosks with these human-poop bags are popping up along popular hiking trails, like Mount Elbert in Colorado.
Mark HeinzNovember 22, 2024
If Wyoming Grizzlies Make It To Utah, They’ll Probably Get Sent Back
While it’s almost certain that Wyoming grizzlies will eventually migrate into Utah, they won’t be welcome to stay there. Unlike Wyoming, Utah does not have a sustainable habitat for grizzly bears.
Mark HeinzNovember 22, 2024
Hudson Man Caught In Vigilante Video Now Facing Federal Sex Charge
A Hudson, Wyoming, man accused of chatting with decoys he believed were underage girls and luring them into sex acts has been slapped with a federal sex charge. An indictment returned Wednesday could mean another 20 years in prison for him.
Clair McFarlandNovember 22, 2024
University Of Wyoming Trustees Reject Campus Concealed Carry On Split Vote
The University of Wyoming trustees voted Friday against allowing the concealed carry of handguns on campus. But the Wyoming Legislature could still override that decision.
Mark HeinzNovember 22, 2024
Bondurant Gravel Mine Expansion Has Neighbors In Uproar
A proposed gravel pit expansion in Bondurant, Wyoming, has many neighbors in an uproar. They’re concerned about the noise it could create and impacts to wildlife and nearby streams.
Leo WolfsonNovember 22, 2024
Dennis Sun: Against The West
President-Elect Donald Trump has campaigned to bring the DOI and BLM back under commonsense management that will listen to experts in Western states. I can’t wait.
Dennis SunNovember 22, 2024
Casper Man With 1,000 Child Porn Files Claims He Was Collecting Them For Police
A 59-year-old Casper man was in court Thursday to face multiple felony charges related to 1,000 child porn files allegedly found on his cellphone. He reportedly told agents he was collecting them to turn over to local police.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 22, 2024
Prosecutor Won't Seek Death Penalty In Fort Bridger Killing
The Uinta County prosecutor will not seek the death penalty in the first-degree murder case of Skyler Gray who is accused of gunning down Jeremy Jaques in Fort Bridger. Gray allegedly shot at Jaques six times – then another four times once Jaques was on the ground.
Clair McFarlandNovember 22, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Friday, November 22, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 22, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, November 22, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Real-Life "Breaking Bad" Bust * Skiers Outraged Over $10,000 Ski Pass * Artists Baffled At Banana Selling For $6.2 Million
Wendy CorrNovember 22, 2024
Skiers Shocked By $10,000 Luxury Jackson Hole Special-Access Pass
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is offering skiers a luxury season pass for $10,000, a shocking sum for most skiers, who say the resort has gone too far. The pass includes early access, private ski storage, continental breakfast and lounge access.
Justin GeorgeNovember 22, 2024
Woman Charged With Stealing Wyoming Deputy’s Car, Flashing His Gun
Laramie County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two women after one of them managed to bypass a safety feature on a patrol vehicle and steal it Wednesday. She also reportedly flashed a gun that was in the car before being stopped with spike strips.
Clair McFarlandNovember 21, 2024
Even If UW Won’t Allow Concealed Carry, Legislature Probably Will, Trustee Says
Even if the University of Wyoming doesn’t allow concealed carry of firearms on campus, the Legislature is probably going to approve it anyway, a UW trustee said Thursday.
Mark HeinzNovember 21, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: UW vs Boise State -- Of All The Reasons To Go, Which Will You Choose?
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Should the unthinkable happen and Wyoming pull off the upset of all upsets, Boise will be done in the playoff talk and Jeanty’s Heisman hopes likely will be done as well. So all of this brings the question, does the football fan go to see the home team or the quality competition?"
Sally Ann ShurmurNovember 21, 2024
Man Tapes Banana To Wall, Sells It For $6.2 Million; Wyoming Artists Baffled
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million Wednesday, leaving some in Wyoming’s art community baffled and bewildered. Sculptor Chris Navarro called it “a head-scratcher” and said it looks like it took the artist “10 minutes” to create.
Andrew RossiNovember 21, 2024
Dave Simpson: What Was Your Favorite Whopper?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Oprah Winfrey told us if we didn't vote for Kamala Harris, it could be the last time we ever get to vote in an election. Hoo-boy, what a knee-slapper that was.”
Dave SimpsonNovember 21, 2024
Rawlins UPS Worker Accused Of Stealing Crime Evidence Sent To State Lab
A Rawlins UPS worker accused of stealing drugs and other crime evidence out of boxes on their way to the state crime lab was charged Wednesday. A laundry list of alleged stolen items also were found at her home, including a camera meant for a school's yearbook club.
Clair McFarlandNovember 21, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days Chief Says New Cowboy Channel Owner Can Be Good For Rodeo
Teton Ridge, a media company based in Fort Worth, Texas, has bought the Cowboy and Cowgirl channels from Rural Media Group. The move could elevate the profile of rodeo sports in America, says the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Justin GeorgeNovember 21, 2024
Man Who Scammed Ranchers Desperate For Hay During Drought To Pay Back $100K
A Kansas man who scammed ranchers in Wyoming and Montana desperate for hay during a drought was sentenced to probation Wednesday. He also must pay back more than $100,000 to his victims.
David MadisonNovember 21, 2024
Barrasso Says RFK Will Bring A Much-Needed Shakeup To FDA
John Barrasso, Wyoming's senior U.S. senator and a physician, said he believes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will bring a much-needed shakeup to the federal Food and Drug Administration, if his nomination is approved.
Leo WolfsonNovember 21, 2024
Mexican Cartel Tied To Real-Life “Breaking Bad” Meth Bust On Crow Reservation
A former Montana college dean was identified last week as the alleged queenpin of a meth ring on the Crow Reservation with ties to a Mexican cartel. The case details read like a real-life episode of “Breaking Bad.”
David MadisonNovember 21, 2024
Tom Lubnau: A Deeper Dive On The Wyoming Judge's Abortion Analysis
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In a prior column, I examined the Wyoming district court abortion decision from a high level. Now I’ll look at it on a granular level."
Tom LubnauNovember 21, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Thursday, November 21, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 21, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Wind Turbines Idle For 3 Years * Legislature To Revive Vetoed Prop Tax Bill * Hageman: Keep Men Out Of Women’s Bathrooms
Wendy CorrNovember 21, 2024
Sheriff Refuses State Of Wyoming Request To Ticket Ranchers For Wayward Cattle
The state of Wyoming wants the Crook County Sheriff to ticket ranchers for trespassing when their cows wander onto unfenced state-owned leased grazing lands. But the sheriff has refused, saying “that’s not a solution to the problem, nor is it right.”
Leo WolfsonNovember 21, 2024
Rod Miller: Gen Z Around the Ol’ Campfire – or – Kids These Days
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "A yellow bus from Big Empty High School had pulled up to cow camp in the pale pre-dawn, and dropped off a dozen or so juniors and seniors for their annual field trip to the sticks. Their broncpeeler chaperons paired off with a newbie apiece, and set out to do cowboy work."
Rod MillerNovember 21, 2024
After Colorado Wolf Found With Bullet Wound, Group Puts Up $50K In Rewards
After a bullet wound was found in a wolf carcass in Colorado, a conservation group has set up a $50,000 reward fund for tips about illegal wolf killings.
Mark HeinzNovember 20, 2024
Judge Won't Dismiss Case After Duck Hunter Claims Friend's Death Was Accident
The question of whether a Wyoming college student recklessly shot and killed his friend during a winter duck hunt is too big for just one judge to decide and should go to a jury instead, a judge ruled Monday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 20, 2024
Tom Lubnau: The Wyoming Abortion Decision Explained
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Without opining one way or another on the abortion issue itself, examination of the Court’s decision and the reasoning behind the 35-page decision is helpful to understanding this important decision."
Tom LubnauNovember 20, 2024
14-Year-Old Casper Wind Farm Has Not Turned A Blade In At Least 3 Years
The 11 wind turbines on the northeast side of Casper once represented the region’s first step into renewable energy. Now, some say they are an eyesore that has idled for at least three years.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 20, 2024
Wyoming Legislators To Bring Back Property Tax Bill Governor Vetoed
The Wyoming legislators advanced a property tax bill this week that Gov. Mark Gordon already vetoed earlier this year. If passed, the law would cut property taxes by 25% for single-family homes valued at $2 million or less.
Leo WolfsonNovember 20, 2024
Wyoming’s Only Gold Mine Gets Green Light From State
Wyoming’s only gold mine near Curt Gowdy State Park has gotten a green light from state regulators. It’s a step closer to actually pulling gold out of the ground. US Gold believes the site could hold 1 million ounces of gold.
Renée JeanNovember 20, 2024
Wyoming Coal Jobs Down Nearly 8% Over Last Nine Months, 25% Since 2017
Wyoming’s coal workforce is down nearly 8% over the last nine months. And since 2017, there are 25% fewer people working coal jobs.
Greg JohnsonNovember 20, 2024
Hageman Supports New Transgender Bathroom Rule In US House
Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman said Wednesday she supports a new rule for the U.S. House designating women's bathrooms and changing rooms for females, and men's bathrooms and changing rooms for males.
Clair McFarlandNovember 20, 2024
Mountain West Says Lawsuit Made Up “Emergency” To Oust Transgender Player
The Mountain West Conference on Tuesday asked a federal court to leave its upcoming volleyball tournament alone. It also accuses the women who sued the MWC of making up their own “emergency” to remove a transgender player from the tournament.
Clair McFarlandNovember 20, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 20, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Managing grizzlies with drones * Governor to appeal abortion ruling * Don Day teams up with YouTube’s MrBeast
Wendy CorrNovember 20, 2024
Pro-Life Legislators Say Fight Not Over As Wyoming Abortion Pill Ban Struck Down
After Wyoming’s first-in-the-nation ban of abortion pills, pro-life legislators say their fight isn’t over. They may put it to voters to decide if abortion is “health care.”
Leo WolfsonNovember 20, 2024
Judge Backs Gordon, Denies Casper Doctor's Pitch To Get Back On Medicine Board
A judge ruled Thursday that Gov. Mark Gordon acted appropriately when calling for Dr. Eric Cubin to step down from the Wyoming Board of Medicine due to his "bias." Cubin had criticized a doctor and medical group for lobbying in favor of child sex-change procedures.
Clair McFarlandNovember 20, 2024
Legislature Considering Non-Citizen Labels On State-Issued IDs
Wyoming IDs may get a complete redesign in the near future that would include a special designation identifying people who aren’t U.S. citizens on the state-issued cards.
Leo WolfsonNovember 19, 2024
Wyoming, Other Western States Push Back Against Electronic Cattle ID Tags
Wyoming ranchers don’t like federally mandated electronic cattle ID tags. They hope to join other Western states in an agreement to just keep using brands for livestock identification.
Mark HeinzNovember 19, 2024
Wyoming Hospitals Rank 43rd In U.S. By Patient Watchdog Group
The latest safety report cards issued by health care industry watchdog group Leapfrog rank Wyoming hospitals 43rd in the U.S. But the Wyoming Hospital Association says that doesn’t paint a full picture.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 19, 2024
Punch That Killed Sheridan Hockey Coach Not Self-Defense, Prosecutor says
Cody McCalla says he acted in self-defense when he fatally punched Sheridan hockey coach Patrick Mudd in July. But the Sheridan County attorney argued Monday that McCalla's self-defense filing is missing some key details.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2024
One Way To Scare Grizzlies Away: Yell At Them Over Drone Speakers
Montana wildlife officials have been yelling at prairie grizzlies through the speakers on drones to scare the bears away from people. But that doesn’t always work, like the Colorado black bear who didn’t budge when blasted with heavy metal music.
Mark HeinzNovember 19, 2024
Candy Moulton: From Two Coots in a Connecticut Canoe to the Kansas “Golden Rural”
Candy writes: “The two Connecticut coots had the desire for an adventure, but no interest in ‘crapping in the woods” while a Kansas grandmother could teach you how to grate the cabbage for kraut or make a hot toddy.”
Candy MoultonNovember 19, 2024
Wyoming Meteorologist Don Day Helps YouTube's Mr Beast Float A Store With Balloons
There is no one bigger on YouTube than Mr Beast who has more than 330 million subscribers. He recently used 550 balloons to lift a T-Mobile store off the ground. To do it, he teamed up with Wyoming meteorologist Don Day who is a world expert in balloon weather.
Andrew RossiNovember 19, 2024
Cody Man Accused Of Stabbing Mother Claims She Had “Little People” Annoy Him
A Cody, Wyoming, man was arrested Monday on claims he stabbed his mother in a bloody struggle. He told police she brought “little people” to her house to annoy him and added, “I don’t know why I am so happy," court documents say.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2024
Wyo. Mining Group Says Trump’s Energy Secretary Could Mean “180-Degree” Turn For Coal
The head of the Wyoming Mining Association says Trump’s nominee for energy secretary could roll back Biden regulations and reinvigorate the coal industry. He hopes to see “a 180-degree turn” for federal fossil fuels policy.
Leo WolfsonNovember 19, 2024
Wyoming Will Appeal “Frustrating” Ruling To Block Abortion Bans, Gordon Says
Gov. Mark Gordon calls a Monday ruling to strike down Wyoming’s abortion bans “frustrating” and announced Tuesday the state will appeal. “It just sickens me,” says one leading supporter of the bans, while opponents hail the ruling as a victory.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 19, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Judge Rules Abortion To Remain Legal in Wyo * Showdown Over Guns At University Of Wyoming * Wyo Delegation: Keep Men Out Of Women’s Sports
Wendy CorrNovember 19, 2024
Abortion To Remain Legal In Wyoming As Judge Blocks Abortion Bans
Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens blocked Wyoming's two abortion bans Monday, saying abortion is health care and the Wyoming Constitution protects a woman's right to the procedure.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2024
Thermopolis Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing From FFA Alumni
A Thermopolis, Wyoming, woman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges she stole $15,000 to $18,000 from the local Future Farmers of America Alumni. But in interviews with the police chief, she admitted skimming the group’s bank accounts, according to an affidavit.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2024
Superflag At Border War Game Needed More Than 200 Volunteers To Carry
Colorado State University unfurled a huge superflag for its annual big salute to the military Friday at the Border War football game against the University of Wyoming. It needed more than 200 people to hold and carry it.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 18, 2024
Sheridan County Elections Supervisor Stunned By Surprise Post-Election Firing
After helping oversee what he calls a “very successful” general election, Sheridan County’s election supervisor was suddenly fired last week. “I never saw it coming,” James Temple said.
Leo WolfsonNovember 18, 2024
Get Over Your “Squishy Feelings,” UW Alum Tells Concealed Carry Panel At UW
At a panel discussion Monday, most attendees seemed to be against allowing concealed carry of firearms at the University of Wyoming. But one supporter told attendees to get over their “squishy feelings” and follow the law.
Mark HeinzNovember 18, 2024
Wyoming Delegation Urges Mountain West Conf. To Ban Males From Women’s Sports
Wyoming’s congressional delegation and 10 more members of Congress sent a letter Monday to the Mountain West Conference’s commissioner, urging her to keep males out of women’s sports.
Clair McFarlandNovember 18, 2024
Saratoga Man's Tailgate Falls Off During Chase, Charged With Littering And Meth
A Saratoga, Wyoming, man got a 7-foot-long list of citations last week after leading deputies on a chase and crashing in a ditch. Among those are allegations of having meth and littering for when his tailgate fell off.
Clair McFarlandNovember 18, 2024
Letter To The Editor: The Rock Springs Management Plan Isn't Perfect But It Should Still Happen
Dear editor: The RMP isn’t perfect, yet we appreciate the enormous task the BLM undertook to review and respond to tens of thousands of comments. Failing to finalize it would waste the years of hard work that many have invested in this planning effort.
November 18, 2024
Wyoming Republicans Censure Laramie County Clerk Again, Call For Resignation
The Wyoming Republican Party censured Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee for a second time at its meeting Saturday and asked for her resignation. If she doesn’t resign, the party will request Gov. Mark Gordon remove her.
Leo WolfsonNovember 18, 2024
WYDOT Working 24/7 To Rebuild Mountain Under Teton Pass
The new Teton Pass will look just like the old one before it collapsed this past summer. WYDOT is working 24/7 to rebuild the mountain underneath Highway 22, this time with steel reinforcements set in bedrock and several drain systems.
Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2024
Casper Man Scores $170,000 Prize Bonanza As Winner Of Maverik Sweepstakes
Mike Mitchell of Casper, Wyoming, said he never won much of anything before. Not until earlier this month when he was named the grand-prize winner of a $170,000 prize bonanza from Maverik convenience stores.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 18, 2024
Raw Milk Is Legal In Wyoming, And Trump Might Soon Make It Legal Everywhere
Raw milk is already legal in several states, including Wyoming, and the incoming Trump administration could make it legal nationwide.
Jackie DorothyNovember 18, 2024
“Ridiculously Cool” Rope Cloud Spotted Hovering Over Heart Mountain
When Powell resident Dave Varkony stepped outside at sunrise Sunday, he saw a "rope cloud" hovering over Heart Mountain. Meteorologist Don Day says these clouds are usually much wider and are a well-known source of turbulence.
Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2024
Wyoming Coyotes And Badgers Will Team Up To Hunt Prairie Dogs
Coyotes and badgers in Wyoming will team up to hunt prairie dogs. Badgers dig into the rodents’ dens, while the coyotes wait at the exit to snatch any varmints trying to escape.
Mark HeinzNovember 18, 2024
Jury Finds Fremont County Man Guilty Of Killing His Disabled Landlord
A jury found Burdick Nelson Seminole guilty Friday of first-degree murder for gunning down his disabled landlord in August 2023. Court documents say Seminole was evicted for bringing young females to the home and getting them high.
Clair McFarlandNovember 18, 2024
Dave Simpson: No Thanks Liz, We'll Go It Alone
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: “Liz Cheney's help apparently didn't help Kamala Harris. It was more like throwing an anvil to a drowning man.”
Dave SimpsonNovember 18, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Monday, November 18, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 18, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Wyoming Hits 32-Year Low On Coal * First Candidate For Gov Announces Campaign * 90-Year-Old Still Haunted By Missing Boy Cold Case
Wendy CorrNovember 18, 2024
Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay Shares Playbook For Being A Champion In Life
Bryan Clay won the gold medal in decathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China. He was in Wyoming this past week sharing his playbook for not only being a champion in athletics, but in life.
Renée JeanNovember 18, 2024
Proposed Law Would Allow Permanent, Lifetime Protection Orders In Wyoming
Legislators will consider a new law allowing Wyoming judges to issue permanent, lifetime protection orders. Victims of sex assault, stalking and domestic violence say it could save them from repeatedly being re-victimized.
Jen KocherNovember 17, 2024
Barring “A Miracle,” Wyoming Coal Will Miss 200M Tons For First Time Since 1992
Wyoming is on track to miss producing 200 million tons of coal for the first time since 1992. “Short of a miracle,” that’s what’s going to happen, says one of the nation’s leading energy economists.
Greg JohnsonNovember 17, 2024
TikTok-Famous Jackson Dogsled Business Started With A Dog And A Dream
Call of the Wyld dogsled tours has become a popular destination for Jackson visitors, driven by its popular TikTok channel. Customers say her TikTok stream made them decide to book. They've since doubled the size of its operation more than once, and they own 75 sled dogs.
Renée JeanNovember 17, 2024
Wyoming Bareback Rider Roedy Farrell Closes In On Pro Rodeo Dream
Thermopolis cowboy Roedy Farrell was born to be a rodeo star. The son of a National Finals Rodeo bull rider, Roedy competed in Cheyenne Frontier Days for the first time last summer. Now 19, bareback riding is his sport of choice and he's decided to go pro.
Jackie DorothyNovember 17, 2024
Food Freedom Act Saved Star Valley’s Last Remaining ‘Little Switzerland’ Dairy
Jody Shumway had grit, stubbornness and creativity. But it ultimately took the Food Freedom Act to save Star Valley’s last "Little Switzerland" dairy. Shumway Farms now sells premium products direct to consumer, saving their 5th-generation farm.
Renée JeanNovember 17, 2024
The American West: What Ever Happened to the Real Jeremiah Johnston?
So, with the help of their teacher, a group of 7th graders mounted a campaign to have Jeremiah Johnston’s remains moved from California to his old stomping grounds in Wyoming.
James A. CrutchfieldNovember 17, 2024
Thermopolis Woman Grew Up As Only Child, Now She’s One Of 50 Siblings
Jessica Lippincott grew up as an only child in Wyoming and didn't know she was "donor-conceived" until she did a DNA test in 2017. Last week, she told an audience for the first time that she is one of 50 half-siblings who have embraced each other as an extended family.
Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2024
The Boy Never Found Still Haunts Wyoming Searcher 61 Years Later
When a 16-year-old boy went missing in the Wyoming Wilderness in 1963, a desperate search was launched. More than 200 looked for Edward Eskridge, including the National Guard, but he was never found — and it still haunts one of those searchers, 90-year-old George Liska.
Jackie DorothyNovember 17, 2024
Cassie Craven: We Do Not Want Boys In Girls’ Bathrooms. Do Your Job In Cheyenne.
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “We must take a stand, not to assimilate genders which is what is sought by extremists, but instead to honor the integrity of safety and privacy in a public school setting, which kids are required to be in.”
Cassie CravenNovember 17, 2024
Rod Miller: Red Shirts, Green Pickups, Murdered Muleys and Me
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I was gratified to see that a woman, Angi Bruce, was given the nod to replace Brian Nesvick as Game and Fish Director when he retired. I certainly wish her the best, because I nearly got that job decades ago."
Rod MillerNovember 17, 2024
The 30-Year-Old Cold Case Of “Coal Train Carlos,” Found Frozen In A Railcar
It’s been nearly 30 years since the body of a mysterious unidentified man was found frozen in a railcar at a Wyoming coal mine. Dubbed "Coal Train Carlos,” authorities are no closer to identifying him, but a citizen sleuth has taken up the cold case.
Jen KocherNovember 17, 2024
Wyoming Hotshot’s Photographs Give Rare Behind-The-Scenes Look At Wildfires
Wyoming Hotshot Capt. Kyle Miller’s photographs are on display at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody in a new exhibition. His stunning images give a rare behind-the-scenes look at wildfires and the people who fight them.
Amber SteinmetzNovember 17, 2024
Cowboy State Daily's Wendy Corr Takes Her Newscast On The Road
As a traveling musician, Cowboy State Daily’s Wendy Corr isn’t always broadcasting from home. It takes organization, planning and coordination to put together her daily video newscast on the road.
Wendy CorrNovember 17, 2024
The Dangerous Job Of Driving Stage In Wyoming: Robberies, Run-Away Horses And Rock Slides
Coal miner John Hulse discovered that driving a stagecoach in Wyoming was more dangerous than working in the mines. He survived hold-ups, run-away horses and rockslides before returning to the Gebo coal mines.
Jackie DorothyNovember 17, 2024
Wyoming Whiskey Celebrating Life Of Grizzly 399 With New Limited Edition Bourbon
To commemorate the life of Grizzly 399, Wyoming Whiskey is creating a new limited edition bourbon. They say the dominant flavor is white chocolate mocha, with notes of red fruit and rich brown sugar while the finish has lingering hints of candied ginger and soft vanilla. Less than 720 bottles will be made.
Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2024
Republican Brent Bien First To Announce Campaign For Wyoming Governor In 2026
Cody Republican Brent Bien told Cowboy State Daily on Saturday at the Wyoming Republican Party Central Committee meeting in Big Piney that he’s running for governor in 2026. He also ran for governor in 2022 but lost to Mark Gordon in the primary.
Leo WolfsonNovember 16, 2024
Casper’s Massive 130,000-Square-Foot WYO Sports Ranch A Draw For National Events
Set to open in January, the massive 130,000-square-foot WYO Sports Ranch in Casper is already a draw to host national events. The sprawling $49 million facility has 10 basketball courts, a huge indoor turf field and state-of-the-art tech.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 16, 2024
Modular Homes Could Be An Answer To Busting Wyoming’s Housing Crunch
One estimate shows Wyoming needs more than 38,000 homes. Economic developers say it's hampering efforts to attract new businesses and workforce to the state. Modular homes could be the solution if the stigma can be overcome.
Renée JeanNovember 16, 2024
Winter Storm Drives 150 Antelope To Their Deaths, Including 53 From One Truck Accident
150 antelope were killed earlier this week when a winter storm blasted eastern Colorado with snow and sent the animals onto the highways. That includes 53 antelope which were plowed down in a single accident.
Mark HeinzNovember 16, 2024
The American West: A Wink to Davy Crockett’s Vest
Davy Crockett’s buckskin vest on display at The Alamo is of special interest to visitors because it's something he wore. But no one really knows if the garment was actually Crockett's. But that hasn't stopped them from promoting it.
William GronemanNovember 16, 2024
Wyoming Has Lost 10,000 Mining, Oil And Gas Jobs Over Past Decade
Wyoming has lost 10,000 jobs in the natural resources and mining sector over the past decade, UW economist Anne Alexander said. Other job categories have stayed close to the same, or increased, but the mining category -- which includes oil and gas jobs — has dropped precipitously.
Renée JeanNovember 16, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Trying To Explain To Folks In ‘A Democrat Bubble’ Why They Lost – It Did Not Go Well
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I spent my five minutes wondering aloud how the Democrats could believe all this ‘woke’ stuff about open borders, forgiving student loans, over-emphasis on race and transgender, etc.”
Bill SniffinNovember 16, 2024
When Will Remote Stop Sign On Togwotee Pass Get Buried By Snow?
Guessing if and when snow will bury a remote Wyoming stop sign on Togwotee Pass has become an annual winter spectator sport. The contest is on again, and people have until midnight Sunday to submit their guesses.
Andrew RossiNovember 16, 2024
Trying To Get Away With Murder By Staging It As A Bear Attack Is A Bad Idea
A number of recent human-on-human crimes — including murder — have attempted to be covered up by blaming them on bear attacks. But law enforcement and wildlife officials say it’s a really bad strategy.
Jen KocherNovember 16, 2024
What To Do After A Truck Plows Into Your House
A Cheyenne couple is finding out how to rebuild their home after a truck crashed into it during a freak accident. For the first week after the accident, parts of the house kept caving in. Now that it's stabilized, rebuilding has begun.
Leo WolfsonNovember 16, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Trump Won -- Now Let Him Govern
Dear editor: Republicans’ rush to judgment on President Trump’s cabinet nominees is astonishing, irresponsible and hypocritical, but typical of a party that can never rally behind its leadership and govern with collective focus and clear purpose.
CSD StaffNovember 16, 2024
Cody's Hippie Cow Creamery Started With 1 Cow And Off-The-Wall Attitude
Hippie Cow Creamery in Cody started with one Jersey cow and an off-the-wall attitude. Their raw, unpasteurized milk business is exploding, and the family is as quirky as ever -- singing to their cows, dancing with their cows, and making farm-inspired music videos.
Andrew RossiNovember 16, 2024
Mountain West Denies It Snuck In New Rule To Punish Boycott Of Trans Player
The Mountain West Conference told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that it didn't suddenly edit its rules to punish schools for boycotting a women's volleyball team with a transgender player. The women suing the conference claim it did.
Clair McFarlandNovember 16, 2024
Trump And Republican Congress Could Throw Out Controversial Rock Springs Plan
With Trump returning to the White House and Republicans taking over the Senate and House, the BLM’s controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan could get derailed. It could get killed outright.
Leo WolfsonNovember 16, 2024
Tearing Up Luxury Cars In A Bear Suit To Scam Insurance “Really Stupid”
Tearing up a Rolls Royce and other luxury cars in a cheap bear suit in an attempt to scam California insurance companies was “really stupid,” industry and wildlife experts say. Four suspects were arrested Wednesday in the ill-conceived scheme.
Mark HeinzNovember 16, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Brian Nesvik
This week, Wendy Corr chats with retired Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik. Brian talks about the challenges of his 30-year career with Game and Fish, his experience as a Brigadier General, and his plans for retirement on his ranch near Glendo.
Wendy CorrNovember 15, 2024
Jonathan Lange: It’s Time For Wyoming Lawmakers To Protect Our College Girls
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "The cowgirls cannot sue the legislators who left them exposed. What happened to their season cannot be undone. It should, however, be prevented from ever happening again."
Jonathan LangeNovember 15, 2024
Drought, Wildfires Prompt Torrington’s Biggest Cattle Sale In A Decade
Drought and wildfires are prompting cattle ranchers in Wyoming and around the region to sell more of their cattle than ever. The Torrington Livestock market had its biggest cattle sale in a decade Friday, with 4,000 bovine sold.
Jackie DorothyNovember 15, 2024
Guest Column: Matt Gaetz Should Not Be Confirmed
Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "The question is not whether Gaetz is guilty of any of the charges swirling around him. The question is whether the president and the American people deserve a better, untainted, qualified candidate for United States Attorney General."
CSD StaffNovember 15, 2024
Arizona AG Ends Investigation Into Trump's "War Hawk" Comments About Liz Cheney
The Arizona attorney general has closed an investigation into Donald Trump’s controversial comments about Liz Cheney being a "war hawk." Her investigation showed there was “no reasonable likelihood that we could obtain a conviction for Trump’s statements.”
Leo WolfsonNovember 15, 2024
Rural Wyoming Police Chief Accused Of Helping Girlfriend Evade Meth Arrest
Manderson, Wyoming, Police Chief Brandon “BJ” Kidgell is accused of tipping off a woman he was dating to drug searches of her house and attempts to arrest her. The six charges, which include neglect of duty, were filed Thursday.
Clair McFarlandNovember 15, 2024
The American West: Porter Rockwell Got A Gun
Long before there was Wild Bill Hickock or Billy the Kid, there was Orrin Porter Rockwell. To outsiders, he was considered a murderer, a “destroying angel.” To most Mormons he was thought of as an angel of a better nature, protecting his fellow Saints.
R.B. MillerNovember 15, 2024
Barrasso And Lummis Say Matt Gaetz Will Be Treated Fairly
Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis both said U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz will be treated fairly while he is being considered for the position of Attorney General. Neither, however, endorsed his selection outright.
Leo WolfsonNovember 15, 2024
After 7 Weeks And 100,000 Acres Burned, Elk Fire Is 100% Contained
After more than seven weeks, the Elk Fire is officially 100% contained. The late-season wildfire scorched nearly 100,000 acres in the Bighorn Mountains and came close to burning the rural towns of Dayton and Parkman.
Greg JohnsonNovember 15, 2024
Utah Woman Climbs On High-Voltage Substation, Causes Power Outage
800 homes in Salt Lake City lost power on Thursday when a woman bypassed security fencing and climbed onto the high-voltage bushings of a substation transformer. A similar incident happened in Cody, Wyoming, except it was caused by raccoons.
Andrew RossiNovember 15, 2024
Dennis Sun: The Future Of U.S. Meat In International Markets
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The U.S. Meat Export Federation held its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson. The first topic discussed was the analysis of the election, potential impacts on agriculture policy and international trade and how it will reflect on beef and other meat."
Dennis SunNovember 15, 2024
Cody Man Accused Of Stalking Ex, Hoarding Homemade Explosives
Though Randall Bailey, 64, does not appear to be charged with possessing explosives, court documents say police found homemade explosive devices in his Cody, Wyoming, home. He remains in jail on suspicion of stalking his ex-wife.
Clair McFarlandNovember 15, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Friday, November 15, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 15, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, November 15, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Chuck Gray Says Animosity Toward Gov Not Personal * Catastrophic Spring Runoff Possible With Doomed Dam * Vandalism Closes Cheyenne Frontier Days Park To The Public
Wendy CorrNovember 15, 2024
Gordon Unveils $692 Million Supplemental Budget — One-Third For Wildfires
Gov. Mark Gordon unveiled his $692 million proposed supplemental budget Thursday, a plan he said promotes fiscal conservatism and sets Wyoming up for a strong future. Nearly one-third of that is earmarked for fighting wildfires.
Leo WolfsonNovember 15, 2024
University of Wyoming, CSU Museums Wager Art On Border War Football Game
The art museums at University of Wyoming and Colorado State University are betting on the outcome of Friday’s Border War football game. The winner gets to display artwork from the loser’s museum through the end of the school year.
Justin GeorgeNovember 15, 2024
Fight Over Prime Wyoming Hunting Land Exchange Headed To Federal Court
A legal fight is brewing over a U.S. Forest Service land exchange that would take a "hunter's paradise" parcel in Wyoming's Laramie Range out of public use. Opponents of the swap filed a court petition to stop it this week and are threatening a lawsuit.
Mark HeinzNovember 14, 2024
Legislative Leaders Debate Tax Relief, Visions For Wyoming’s Future
It was a meeting of old vs. new Thursday as incoming and outgoing Wyoming legislative leaders were on stage together. Senate President Ogden Driskill and Reps. John Bear and Trey Sherwood debated tax relief and their visions for Wyoming’s future.
Leo WolfsonNovember 14, 2024
The American West: Calamity Jane – Wild Woman of the West
Calamity Jane drank hard and could tell a good tale with the best of them. People who knew her well said she had a heart of gold. When Deadwood was struck with a smallpox outbreak, Calamity said she was immune and took care of the sick.
Bill MarkleyNovember 14, 2024
Failing LaPrele Dam Near Douglas Leaves Farmers With No Good Options
There doesn't seem to be any good options for people living below the 115-year-old LaPrele Dam near Douglas which is failing. It's scheduled to be breached by April 1, 2025.
Mark HeinzNovember 14, 2024
Vandalism Forces Cheyenne Frontier Days To Close Grounds To Public
A rash of vandalism at the Cheyenne Frontier Days grounds has caused an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 worth of damage and prompted the organization to close the area to the public.
Greg JohnsonNovember 14, 2024
Marta Mossburg: Let’s Hope Trump Scraps The Electronic Cattle Tag Rule
Marta Mossburg writes, “Knowing exactly how many cattle ranchers own means the ability to tax cows based on their greenhouse gas emissions as has been enacted in Denmark, to start in 2030. It could also mean forced slaughter, for example.”
CSD StaffNovember 14, 2024
Utah Man Says He Was Hired To Cash $13K In Fake Checks In Wyoming
A Utah man is the Lincoln County, Wyoming, jail on claims that he drained the Alpine Standard gas station's bank account of $13,000. He’s accused of cashing fake checks, but claims he was hired to cash them and had no idea they were fake.
Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2024
Chuck Gray Says Animosity Toward Mark Gordon Not Personal
Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday said his longstanding feud with Gov. Mark Gordon is nothing personal. He says it dates back to the governor’s vetoing one of his bills five years ago and a series of actions since then that he disagrees with.
Leo WolfsonNovember 14, 2024
Jon Tester Lost Senate Race And They’re Still Running Negative Ads Against Him
Although incumbent Montana Sen. Jon Tester lost his race for U.S. Senate, that hasn’t stopped a barrage of attack ads running against him. No one seems to know why they’re continuing, but they are.
David MadisonNovember 14, 2024
Natrona County Planners OK 2,000-Acre Solar Farm West Of Casper
A proposal to put a 2,000-acre solar farm and battery storage facility west of Casper was OK’d by Natrona County Planners on Tuesday. The 199 MW facility with 100 MW of storage would be on private ranch land.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 14, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Wyoming vs CSU -- It Won't Ever Be Just Another Game
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Conferences may realign, playoffs may expand, but there will never be another rivalry like Wyoming and the sheep. Here’s why.”
Sally Ann ShurmurNovember 14, 2024
Wyoming, Colorado DUI Patrols Will Be Watching Highway 287 For Border War
Wyoming and Colorado will increase DUI patrols for Friday’s annual Border War football game between Wyoming and Colorado State universities. Highway 287 between Laramie and Fort Collins has been nicknamed the "highway of death."
Justin GeorgeNovember 14, 2024
Multiple Law Agencies Investigate Homemade Explosives Found At Home Near Cody
The discovery of homemade explosive devices at a home on Musser Road in Park County east of Cody has prompted a multiagency response from local, state and federal law enforcement Thursday morning. The investigation remains active.
November 14, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Thursday, November 14, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 14, 2024
Rod Miller: In Praise Of Tricksters And The Free Press
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "If you read something that offends you or calls into question your basic beliefs – say, in a column in Cowboy State Daily – feel free to read no further, and go back to your pep rally."
Rod MillerNovember 14, 2024
Tom Lubnau: A Statue Of A Barn Owl Sits On Law Books And the Bible in Cheyenne
Tom Lubnau writes: "The sculpture depicts a barn owl in flight, representing wisdom and the rural roots of these five legislators, the active role they played in Wyoming government, and their foundational belief in the Bible."
Tom LubnauNovember 14, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: - 3 UW Players Sue Over Trans Player - Alleged Hockey Coach Killer Claims Self Defense - Deer Runs Out In Front Of You, Don't Swerve - Just Hit It
Wendy CorrNovember 14, 2024
3 UW Volleyball Players Part Of Bombshell Lawsuit Over Trans Player
Three University of Wyoming student-athletes are part of a bombshell lawsuit over a transgender player competing for San Jose State University. Among other things, they claim the Mountain West Conference tried to silence player boycotts.
Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2024
Colorado Says If You See A Deer In The Road, Hit It. Don’t Try To “Save Bambi”
If a deer jumps out in front of your vehicle on the road, Colorado officials say it could be best to just hit it. Swerving to try and “save Bambi” could lead to even more tragic results.
Mark HeinzNovember 14, 2024
Sheridan Man Accused Of Punching And Killing Hockey Coach Claims Self-Defense
A Sheridan man accused of punching a longtime hockey coach so hard it killed him is arguing that he acted in self-defense. He claims the hockey coach first repeatedly punched and attacked him outside a rodeo this past summer.
Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2024
Powell School District Vows To Push Legislature For Separate Bathrooms Law
The board of the Park County School District 1 passed a resolution Tuesday, vowing to lobby the Wyoming Legislature for a law separating boys’ and girls’ school bathrooms.
Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2024
Having A Mountain Lion Tag, Just In Case, Pays Off For Wyoming Elk Hunting Guide
Hunters keeping just-in-case mountain lion tags in their pocket when they’re out after elk and deer is increasingly common. It paid off for a Wyoming elk hunting guide.
Mark HeinzNovember 13, 2024
It’s Official — Barrasso Elected To No. 2 Leadership Role In U.S. Senate
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso was elected Senate whip on Wednesday, the No. 2 leadership position in the U.S. Senate.
Leo WolfsonNovember 13, 2024
Canvassing Board Certifies Wyoming Election Despite Weston County Miscount
A miscount in Weston County during last week’s general election had the Wyoming Canvassing Board considering Wednesday to not certify the election. The results were certified despite the controversy.
Leo WolfsonNovember 13, 2024
Jackson's New Swinging Bridge Open 9 Months Early, Still Doesn’t Really Swing
A new replacement of the historic Swinging Bridge crossing the Snake River south of Jackson, Wyoming, is finished nine months early. And like the original, the bridge doesn’t actually swing.
Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024
Eggs Harder To Come By In Colorado, Some Blame New Cage-Free Law
Many Coloradans have noticed an egg shortage, and some are blaming a new state law requiring big egg producers to go cage-free by Jan. 1.
Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2024
“I Hope I Killed One”: Casper Teen Accused Of Shooting Into Homes Pleads Not Guilty
A 15-year-old Casper, Wyoming, boy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to allegations he shot into two homes on the city’s north side. He allegedly told friends, “I hope I killed one” after an Aug. 12 shooting.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 13, 2024
Last Of Rare 4 Straight Supermoons In 2024 To Hover Over Wyoming
Friday night's beaver moon will be the last of four consecutive supermoons to loom over Wyoming in 2024. There won't be another for nearly a year, so see it while it's still bigger and brighter.
Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024
Carbon Storage Planned Under Wyoming’s Historic C.B. Irwin Ranch, And Others
A group of Wyoming ranchers, including the historic C.B. Irwin Ranch where Steamboat once lived, have joined forces to attract companies to store carbon dioxide emissions under their ranches. Collectively, they have 102,000 acres available.
Renée JeanNovember 13, 2024
Powell Man Who Sent Vulgar Email To State Legislator Elected To City Council
Troy Bray became a political pariah around Wyoming in 2021 when he sent a vulgar email to a state legislator urging her to kill herself. Last week, he was elected to Powell City Council.
Leo WolfsonNovember 13, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 13, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Lawmakers Lobby For Leadership * UW Considering Concealed Carry On Campus * Was That A Wolverine Spotted Near Yellowstone?
Wendy CorrNovember 13, 2024
No More Funky, Worn-Out Mattresses Allowed In The Rock Springs Landfill
The trashman in Rock Springs, Wyoming, won’t pick up old, worn-out and funkified mattresses anymore, and the local landfill won’t take them. People now have to drop them off for recycling.
Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024
Torrington Man Accused Of Throwing Ex’s Guns And Computers In Canal
A Torrington man already accused of brutally pistol-whipping and disfiguring his ex-girlfriend has been charged with yet another felony. He’s accused of throwing his victim’s phone, laptop and guns in a canal.
Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2024
Casper House That Kept Getting Hit By Cars Is Gone
A Casper, Wyoming, house at a T-intersection that kept getting hit by vehicles is gone. Now errant drivers will have to drive through the lot and into the back yard when they misjudge the road.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 13, 2024
Who’s Going To Lead The Wyoming Legislature? Lawmakers Lobby For Support
A clearer vision of what the leadership for the upcoming 68th Wyoming Legislature will look like is starting to emerge as legislators lobby for support. It’s also possible Democrats will be held off a few critical committees.
Leo WolfsonNovember 12, 2024
Blurry Video Near Yellowstone May Be Extremely Rare Wolverine Sighting
A blurry video taken early Tuesday shows a creature bounding across a highway near Yellowstone National Park. Though the footage is blurry, the man who took it says it was a wolverine, and a wildlife biologist agrees.
Mark HeinzNovember 12, 2024
Trump Presidency Gives Hope To Crypto Community In Wyoming
Wyoming’s digital asset laws have been praised as innovative and ground-breaking, but have faced difficulties under the Biden Administration. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to be friendlier to digital assets.
Renée JeanNovember 12, 2024
Trump Picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem To Head Homeland Security
President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to run the Department of Homeland Security, according to multiple reports Tuesday. She’ll be tasked with securing the southern border.
David MadisonNovember 12, 2024
UW Eyes Change Of Campus Gun Policy To Allow Concealed Carry
The University of Wyoming might change its policy regarding carrying guns on campus. Now, it's essentially banned, but allowing concealed carry may be in a draft rule expected to be announced Wednesday.
Mark HeinzNovember 12, 2024
Candy’s Column: Jim Bridger Traveled Far and Wide and Mapped Wyoming
Candy writes: “The story of westward expansion is embodied in the biography of Jim Bridger – who came west with Ashley and Henry’s brigade of 100 young men in 1822 and forged pathways that were followed by mountain men, emigrants, surveyors, scientists, and the military.”
Candy MoultonNovember 12, 2024
Riverton School Board Candidate Pleads Guilty To Molesting Child For Months
A recent candidate for the Riverton, Wyoming, school board, Hunter DeVries pleaded guilty Tuesday to molesting a child for months. He faces up to 30 years in prison if the judge accepts his plea agreement.
Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2024
Lummis Uncommitted For Senate Majority Leader, Calls Report She's Backing Thune "Fake News"
With the U.S. Senate leadership elections coming up Wednesday, Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis says she’s uncommitted on who she’ll support for majority leader. She says a report that she's backing John Thune is "fake news."
Leo WolfsonNovember 12, 2024
Critics And Supporters Both Think Trump Can Achieve Bold Trans Policies
In a video that went viral over the weekend, President-Elect Donald Trump vowed to cut federal funding for all transgender-related treatments, and ban those treatments for children. Supporters and detractors of the plan both think Trump can pull it off.
Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 12, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: - UW Players Split On Playing Trans Team - Chuck Gray Calls Sheriff After Vote Miscount - Trump Win Could Finally Mean Grizzlies Delisted
Wendy CorrNovember 12, 2024
Trump’s Win Could Tip The Scales In Favor Of Delisting Wyoming’s Grizzlies
With the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, it’s possible that federal protections could be removed for Wyoming’s grizzly bears.
Mark HeinzNovember 12, 2024
Wyoming Walk-On Scores On Pick-Six For No. 8-Ranked Notre Dame Football
A former Wyoming high school standout football player made national highlight reels Saturday. Cody’s Luke Talich, a walk-on for No. 8-ranked Notre Dame, returned an interception for a touchdown.
Leo WolfsonNovember 12, 2024
Enhanced Oil Recovery Is Coming To Wyoming To Unlock Trapped Oil and Gas
Oil and gas wells typically leave behind 85% or so of available resources. Enhanced oil and gas recovery is key to more economical wells, and several companies are eyeing field tests in Wyoming for that.
Renée JeanNovember 12, 2024
Records Show UW Volleyball Players Split On Playing Team With Trans Player
Records of University of Wyoming communications show the women’s volleyball team was split on playing a team with a transgender player. Even so, UW leaders say they made the call to cancel games against San Jose State University.
Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2024
Weston County Election Miscount Has Locals, and Chuck Gray, Irate
Weston County officials are investigating how more than 1,100 votes were not counted in a state House race on Election Day. When Chuck Gray noticed the error, he called the Weston County sheriff and asked him to locate the county clerk, which he did at home.
Leo WolfsonNovember 11, 2024
Barrasso: Trump Is Comeback King, Get Ready For Deportations And Tax Cuts
Appearing on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Sen. John Barrasso said President-elect Donald Trump has received an overwhelming mandate and with this mandate will come mass deportations and tax cuts.
Jimmy OrrNovember 11, 2024
Worland’s Grant Ujifusa, Who Changed Reagan’s Mind And Was Knighted By Japan, Dies
Grant Ujifusa helped persuade President Ronald Reagan to support reparations for Japanese Americans interned at camps like Heart Mountain during World War II. Ujifusa, who grew up in Wyoming, has died and will be buried in Worland. He was 82.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2024
Plunging Temps Get Wyoming Big Game Moving, Increase Odds For Hunters
After a scorching start to hunting season in September and October, colder temperatures and snow in November are helping hunters out.
Mark HeinzNovember 11, 2024
By The Time He Died, Col. Buffalo Bill Cody Was Actually A General
Wyoming Gov. John Kendrick promoted Col. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody to the rank of general in 1915. One of the world’s most famous self-promoters, he never hyped up his promotion before he died in 1917.
Andrew RossiNovember 11, 2024
Guest Column: Why Donald Trump Won And Why Kamala Harris Lost
Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes: The Harris campaign was built on two platforms – dislike of Trump and abortion. Trump on the other hand, addressed the issues people cared about: the economy, inflation and the border.
CSD StaffNovember 11, 2024
Dave Simpson: Was That A Nightmare, Or What?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: “The liberal Lilliputians will continue their efforts to bring down Trump any way they can. But, from where I sit, Trump 2.0 looks pretty ding-dong good.”
Dave SimpsonNovember 11, 2024
Companies Say Explosions That Hurt Wyoming Oil Field Workers Were Their Own Fault
Two Wyoming energy companies being sued over a pair of explosions that hurt two oil field workers say they’re not at fault. In court filings, they say the injuries “were caused by their own negligence and the negligence of their employer.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2024
Back On Skis And It's Not Even Thanksgiving
The snowstorms that hit the Rocky Mountains last week produced some rare early November skiing -- if you are willing to work for it. Cowboy State Daily’s Leo Wolfson went backcountry skiing in northern Colorado on Saturday and said the conditions were ideal.
Leo WolfsonNovember 11, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Monday, November 11, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 11, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, November 11, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Gillette Honors Forgotten Military Veterans * Wyoming Outdoorsmen Say Keep Round Chambered * Wheatland Billionaire Donates Helicopter, Pilots To Help Victims
Wendy CorrNovember 11, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Is 2024 The Last Model Year For The “Real” Toyota 4Runner?
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, “There are a lot of Toyota 4Runner enthusiasts who see the 2024 model year, which marks the end of the fifth generation for the SUV, as the ending of the 4Runner."
Aaron TurpenNovember 10, 2024
Ground Sloths And Saber-Toothed Cats Didn't Like Wyoming 30,000 Years Ago
Natural Trap Cave near Lovell is one of the best Ice Age fossil sites in the world, but its lack of saber-toothed cats and giant ground sloths tells paleontologists that those Californians never relocated to Wyoming.
Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2024
Wheels Motel In Greybull Gets Modern Update For A New Generation Of Visitors
Since taking over his parents’ motel in Greybull, Chris Harwood and his wife Roxana have turned the Wheels Motel into a homey, modern stop. The young couple didn't think they would ever live in Greybull but now can't think of a better place to raise their family.
Renée JeanNovember 10, 2024
Wyoming History: Gen. “Black Jack” Pershing And The Wyoming Girl He Loved
Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing was one of only two men ever to be named “general of the Armies of the United States” — George Washington was the other. Although he didn't spend much time in Cheyenne, his wife was a native, and his memory is still very much a part of the community.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 10, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Sheridan’s Frackelton’s Is Back— Again — With Elevated Cocktails
Frackelton’s has struggled to find a footing in an ever-tighter market, but the Sheridan favorite appears to be well and truly back now. And its bar scene is stronger than ever with elevated cocktails.
Renée JeanNovember 10, 2024
The American West: Confrontation on Bitter Creek
During an attack on the LaClede Station on the Overland Trail in 1867, it was lucky for the occupants of the station that the Sioux warriors did not know how the station was effectively defenseless.
Terry A. Del BeneNovember 10, 2024
University Volleyball Team With Trans Player Headed To Playoffs
The San Jose State University women’s volleyball team is headed to the Mountain West Conference playoffs, the conference announced Saturday. Multiple teams in the Mountain West, including Wyoming, have refused to play the team citing safety and unfairness concerns.
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2024
Wyoming Rockhounds Have Been Making Museum-Quality Jewelry And Art For 50 Years
If there’s something Wyoming has plenty of it’s rocks and minerals, but it takes true artists to turn them into something unique and valuable. That’s what Eddy and Ava Cole, from Thermopolis, have been doing for 50 years, turning out museum-quality jewelry and rock art.
Jackie DorothyNovember 10, 2024
Cassie Craven: The Biggest Loser Wasn’t the Democrat Party, It Was the Machine
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The machine itself was the biggest loser on election night. Dynasties like the Cheneys and Obamas are yesterday’s news. We witnessed a cultural revolution for America when Republicans took a landslide victory.”
Cassie CravenNovember 10, 2024
Rod Miller: Defining Moments in Our Democracy
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Given the magnitude of voter turnout this year, and the margins in contested races, there can be little doubt that the people have spoken loudly and clearly. That, to me, is a source of pride in our country and our state."
Rod MillerNovember 10, 2024
World's First "Personal Computer" Was Built By A Cody High School Grad
Hewlett-Packard's 9100A, the world's first personal computer, was based on a prototype built by Tom Osborne of Cody. Called “The Green Machine,” it became fully functional on Christmas Eve, 1964. His prototype revolutionized the industry.
Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2024
The No-Longer-Forgotten Veterans Buried In Gillette’s Mount Pisgah Cemetery
There are more than 1,000 veterans buried in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette dating back to the Civil and Spanish American wars. But many of them have become forgotten. Two local historians are unearthing and sharing their stories.
Jackie DorothyNovember 10, 2024
Wyoming Man Donated Black Hawk Chopper, Staff To Help With Hurricane Helene Disaster
Wheatland resident Charles Hoskinson donated his Black Hawk helicopter and four pilots to provide relief and resources to people in North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. He said they met no other volunteer crew that had traveled as far away as Wyoming to help.
Leo WolfsonNovember 10, 2024
Wyoming Outdoorsmen Say In Grizzly Country, Have A Round Chambered In Your Handgun
When a grizzly is charging and milliseconds count, it’s best to have a round already chambered in a defensive handgun, Wyoming outdoorsmen told Cowboy State Daily. A hunter who shot and killed charging grizzly last month says it saved his life.
Mark HeinzNovember 10, 2024
Wyoming’s Critter Lady Loves All Those Creepy-Crawlies Others Hate
If it creeps, crawls or grosses you out, chances are Kathy Sorensen — aka Wyoming's critter lady — loves it. She's a self-proclaimed advocate for all the things other people hate, and does photo shoots with them.
Jackie DorothyNovember 10, 2024
He Cowboyed With Outlaws Before Chasing Them As Bighorn Basin’s First Sheriff
Virgil Rice tracked horse thieves and had epic shootouts with notorious outlaws as the Bighorn Basin’s first sheriff. Before that, though, he cowboyed with future members of the Hole in the Wall Gang.
Jackie DorothyNovember 09, 2024
Gene Lam: The Wyoming Doctor Who Trained Troops How To Survive POW Camps
Gene Lam was born in Douglas and grew up in Glenrock before being drafted in the U.S. Army and becoming a doctor in the Korean War. He spent three years in a Chinese POW camp, then for 15 years trained troops how to survive capture by the enemy.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 09, 2024
Aaron Turpen: AA is for Automotive Acronyms
Like any industry, automotive has a lot of jargon. Including a host of acronyms that are used without much explanation. It's not at the level of the military when it comes to letters that mean words, but it’s not far behind. Here are some of the most popular.
Aaron TurpenNovember 09, 2024
Jim Hicks — And His Alter-Ego Sagebrush Sven — Have Made Wyoming Laugh For 60 Years
After 60 years as a Wyoming newspaperman, Jim Hicks is still writing his weekly humor column for the Buffalo Bulletin. He and his alter-ego Sagebrush Sven continue lampooning Buffalo, the Cowboy State and himself.
Jackie DorothyNovember 09, 2024
FBI Asks For Help To Find Crow Tribe 13-Year-Old Girl Missing More Than A Month
The FBI is asking for help to find Sa’Wade Birdinground, 13, a member of the Crow Tribe in Montana who was last seen Oct. 6 at a home near the Wyoming border. Searchers have used dogs, divers, drones and helicopters to find her, but no luck so far.
Jen KocherNovember 09, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: The Mint Bar Has Come To Life Every Night For 117 Years
If there's one bar in the Cowboy State that says "Wyoming," it might just be The Mint. The legendary neon bucking horse and cowboy has lit up Sheridan's Main Street since 1938 and has been a fixture in the state since 1907.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2024
That Time Wyoming’s Game And Fish Director Was Caught Fishing Without A License
It’s been nearly 30 years since John Talbott, then Wyoming Game and Fish director, got caught fishing without a license and resigned. The incident still lives on in Wyoming author C.J. Box’s “Joe Pickett” novels.
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2024
Wyoming History: In 1868, Benton Was So Violent Murder Was An Everyday Occurence
As the Union Pacific built its railroad across the West, one of its track-end towns became infamous for being a violent, lawless outpost. That was Benton, Wyoming, located in present-day Carbon County. Back in 1868, murder was part of daily life.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 09, 2024
The American West: Massacre at Bear River
No one can say how many lives Tin Dup’s dream saved. The Shoshone elder, known for his prophecies, saw through the haze of sleep soldiers attacking the winter camp in the Bear River bottoms in what is now southeastern Idaho.
R.B. MillerNovember 09, 2024
Starting My Van Life Journey In Wyoming: I Was Convinced I Would Be Killed Or Kidnapped
Sydnee Chapman writes, “I was convinced I would be killed or kidnapped on my first night sleeping in my recently bought campervan. The wind gusts at the rest stop somewhere between Laramie and Evanston were a far cry from the glorious lifestyles you see under #vanlife on social media."
Sydnee ChapmanNovember 09, 2024
Joan Barron: The Boys Won The Presidential Election
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Democrats were expecting women to unite and vote for Kamala to demonstrate opposition to the position of the GOP and its candidate, Donald Trump on women’s productive rights. But that didn’t happen."
Joan BarronNovember 09, 2024
Bill Sniffin: American People ‘Woke’ Up Last Tuesday! Wyoming Celebrates Trump Landslide
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “The Biden-Harris administration was a cultural experiment that used programs that appeared to work in California so why not thrust these ideas on the entire people of the country? But much of the rest of the country was opposed being californicated.”
Bill SniffinNovember 09, 2024
Georgia To Maine In 5 Months: Gillette Man Hikes 2,198-Mile Appalachian Trail
About 3,000 people attempt the entire distance of the 2,198-mile Appalachian Trail every year. Only 1 in 4 make it. It took Gillette native Jordan Thorn five months to complete it, hitting the end of the trail on October 6 -- but was nearly derailed by illness 100 miles from the end.
Amber SteinmetzNovember 09, 2024
Creepy Abandoned Complex In Wyoming’s Red Desert Could Be Out Of A Horror Movie
Wyoming photographer Ken Driese has come across a lot of abandoned places in his treks across the Red Desert. But one place left him spooked. He stayed just long enough to get photos and then "got the hell out of there."
Andrew RossiNovember 09, 2024
“Yellowstone” Fatigue Sets In For Montanans Living With Filming For Spinoffs
With the final episodes of the huge TV hit series “Yellowstone” beginning Sunday, expansion of the modern Western series is already underway. Filming has begun in Ennis, Mont., on new spinoff “The Madison,” but locals are getting “Yellowstone” fatigue.
David MadisonNovember 09, 2024
Black Mountain Lookout: The Best View In The Bighorns Has Seen Better Days
The 84-year-old Black Mountain Fire Lookout sits at an elevation of 9,400 feet and offers a spectacular panoramic view of Wyoming’s northern Bighorns. Although it's been boarded up for decades, the Forest Service is hoping it can be fixed and opened to the public.
Andrew RossiNovember 09, 2024
UW Forfeits Second Volleyball Match Against Team With Transgender Player
The University of Wyoming athletics department announced Friday it would forfeit its upcoming women's volleyball match against San Jose State University. The California team features a formidable outside hitter whom court documents and fellow players say is transgender.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2024
Are Coloradans Shooting At Wolves? Bullet Wound Sparks Speculation
A Colorado wolf found dead was killed by another wolf, but also had an old bullet wound, state officials reported this week. It’s sparked speculation that Coloradans have started taking potshots at wolves.
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2024
NYTimes Reports Lummis Being Considered To Be Next Secretary Of Interior
Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis is being considered to be the next head of the U.S. Department of the Interior in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, The New York Times reported Friday.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Jimmy Orr
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with co-founder and executive editor of Cowboy State Daily, Jimmy Orr. Jimmy talks about being part of the very first "webcast" in the United States, his experience in the White House during 9/11, and the founding of Cowboy State Daily.
Wendy CorrNovember 09, 2024
Man Gutted Dead Uncle's Wyoming Oil And Gas Company To Start His Own
A Green River, Wyoming, man who worked for his uncle’s oil and gas company for 38 years got probation Thursday for stealing from the company after his uncle’s death. When he couldn’t buy the company, he took its equipment and employees, court documents show.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2024
Bozeman, Montana, Voters Make History With Vote To Ban Plastic Bags
Bozeman, Montana, became the first city in the U.S. to vote to ban single-use plastic bags by a citizens' ballot initiative this week. Like a similar ordinance struck down in Cheyenne last year, the ban could still face stiff opposition.
David MadisonNovember 08, 2024
The American West: David Jackson - Entrepreneur of the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade
Jackson Hole is named for David E. Jackson, one of the most brilliant, yet elusive, players in the vast drama of the Rocky Mountain fur trade.
James A. CrutchfieldNovember 08, 2024
Dennis Sun: Cows Rule
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Usually when someone attacks the beef industry, one doesn’t have to look far to realize there are some animal rights activist cow haters involved. It’s a lot like politics – truth and science be damned, say anything you want and hopefully it sticks on the wall."
Dennis SunNovember 08, 2024
Jonathan Lange: Weston County Shows Why Hand-Counting Is Needed Even In Computer Age
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "The Secretary of State, with human eyes and common sense, caught the disenfranchisement of hundreds of Wyoming voters. The county clerk, the computer system and the County Clerk's Association didn't catch it."
Jonathan LangeNovember 08, 2024
Bill To Ban People From Suing Wyoming Cops For “Negligent Investigations” Advances
The Joint Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would ban people from suing cops for their “negligent investigations.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2024
Off-Duty Casper Cop Who Shot At Deputies During Standoff To Face 6 Felonies
An off-duty Casper police officer involved in a 17-hour standoff in August waived his preliminary hearing in Casper Circuit Court on Thursday. He faces six felony charges for allegedly threatening and shooting at deputies. He's no longer a Casper cop.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 08, 2024
Casper Teen Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Murder For Shooting Ex-Girlfriend
A Casper 16-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday, admitting he shot his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend in the head. The plea means he’ll get 20 years to life in prison, but the father of his victim says that isn’t justice for his daughter.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 08, 2024
3D Imaging Helps Recreate Face Of John Doe Found In Cheyenne A Year Ago
DNA from a badly decomposed man found in Cheyenne in November 2023 hasn’t so far helped identify him. But the Laramie County coroner hopes new 3D imaging of what he may have looked like will.
Jen KocherNovember 08, 2024
Bill Advances To Make Getting Rid Of Squatters In Wyoming Easier
Legislators advanced a bill Thursday to make getting rid of squatters in Wyoming easier. Among other things, it gives local law enforcement more authority to remove squatters for property owners.
Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2024
In Texas, Cattle Run Loose After Bandits Ram Stolen Pickups Through Fences
Texas ranchers are increasingly dealing with people fleeing law enforcement, crashing stolen pickups through fences and turning their cattle loose.
Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2024
Following Wyoming Example, Feds Limit Foreign Crypto Mines Near Military Bases
The U.S. Department of Treasury has moved to limit businesses like foreign-owned crypto mines near sensitive locations. The change follows the forced closure of a Chinese-owned crypto mine near F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Renée JeanNovember 08, 2024
Rod Miller: Triggered by Democracy? Seek Aromatherapy!
Rod Miller writes: “If pansy-ass students don’t have enough confidence in their own political beliefs to subject them routinely to the democratic process of wins and losses, they are better off making slime. They sure as hell won’t have what it takes to fight for them.”
Rod MillerNovember 08, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Friday, November 8, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 08, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, November 8, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Kelly Parcel Sale To Feds Approved * UW Not Offering Safe Spaces After Trump Win * Cody Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly With 10mm Pistol
Wendy CorrNovember 08, 2024
Public Will Get Instant Vote Tallies Starting Next Wyoming Legislative Session
The Wyoming’s Legislature’s Management Council unanimously passed a proposal Thursday that will give the public an electronic scorecard of how legislators vote in real time starting in the 2025 session.
Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2024
Unlike Other Universities, UW Not Offering Therapy After Trump Win
Many major universities are offering “election care” services like dog-petting and Lego-building to help students emotionally deal with the election after Trump's win. But not the University of Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2024
Campbell County Deputy Who Killed Shooter Acted In Self-Defense
A Campbell County, Wyoming, deputy who shot and killed a Wright man who'd fired a shotgun at his patrol vehicle acted in self-defense. That’s the determination of the county attorney after reviewing an independent state investigation into the incident.
Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2024
Why People Are So Saddened By The Death Of Ben, Kirk Herbstreit's Golden Retriever
Cheyenne Animal Shelter CEO Britney Tennant says the nation's collective sadness over the death of Ben, the beloved Golden retriever of ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, stems from the shared closeness people have with their dogs.
Justin GeorgeNovember 07, 2024
Wyoming Hunter Says 10 mm Pistol Saved Him And Dad From Grizzly Mauling
A Cody, Wyoming, hunter related Thursday how having a round chambered in his 10 mm pistol saved him and his dad from being mauled by a grizzly. The bear was just a few yards away when he shot it in self-defense.
Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2024
Prosecutor Disputes Wyoming Hunter's Claim Friend's Shooting Death Was Accident
A 20-year-old Wyoming hunter says the gunshot that killed his best friend while duck hunting was an accident. But a prosecutor responded this week saying the death was the result of recklessness and the case against the hunter should move forward.
Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2024
$9M For Mesa Solutions Expansion Could Unlock $20M Annual Impact For Casper Area
A $9 million grant from the Wyoming Business Council will allow Mesa Solutions to expand its footprint in the energy sector. It also could unlock a $20 million annual impact for the Casper area.
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2024
Casper Teen Accused Of Stabbing Girl Said The Victim “Walked Into The Blade”
A 17-year-old Casper, Wyoming, girl had a preliminary hearing Thursday on allegations she stabbed another teen Halloween night. An investigator testified the suspect claimed the victim “walked into the blade.”
Dale KillingbeckNovember 07, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Between Naps, A Victory Week Summation -- And Babies
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “You know who I am the happiest for this week — other than Kaden Anderson? My mom.”
Sally Ann ShurmurNovember 07, 2024
On 3-2 Vote, Wyoming Officials OK $100M Kelly Parcel Sale To Grand Teton Park
On a 3-2 vote, the State Board of Land Commissioners approved a conditional $100 million sale of the controversial Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park. The money may be used to buy mineral-rich federal land in the Powder River Basin.
Leo WolfsonNovember 07, 2024
More Details Emerge About Blockbuster Anschutz PRB Oil And Gas Deal
Occidental Petroleum has offered more details to Cowboy State Daily about the blockbuster oil and gas deal that has Anschutz acquiring Oxy/Anadarko assets in the PPB. Occidental says it’s keeping 150,000 acres it considers “core."
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2024
With Huge Late-Season Wildfires Under Control, Fire Crews Now Starting Fires
With two huge late-season wildfires under control, U.S. Forest Service crews are now busy catching up on the controlled burns they start on purpose.
Greg JohnsonNovember 07, 2024
Juvenile On The Run Hit And Killed Trying To Cross I-25 Near Bar Nunn
A juvenile was hit by a vehicle and killed while trying to cross the southbound lane of Interstate 25 near Bar Nunn, Wyoming, on Wednesday night. The juvenile allegedly assaulted a family member, then ran from the home before deputies could respond.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 07, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Thursday, November 7, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 07, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Wyo Oil & Gas Celebrates Trump Win * Wyo Ag Thrilled Slaughterhouse Vote Killed * In Some Wyo Districts, Trump Support Nearly Unanimous
Wendy CorrNovember 07, 2024
Wyoming Swings Farther To The Political Right In Presidential Election
As a whole, Wyoming showed more support for former President Donald Trump than it did in 2020. In a few Wyoming precincts, support for Trump was nearly unanimous.
Leo WolfsonNovember 07, 2024
Gillette Woman Charged With Domestic Abuse Claims Boyfriend Punched Himself
A Gillette, Wyoming, woman charged with beating up her boyfriend told police he punched himself in the face Monday night. Police say her fists, not his, were scuffed.
Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2024
GOP Transplants Push Sheehy Past Incumbent Jon Tester In Montana Senate Race
Republican transplants moving into Montana gave GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy a win over incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, who was seeking a fourth term. The race was called Wednesday.
David MadisonNovember 07, 2024
Trump Signals Huge Support For Oil & Gas During Victory Speech, Wyoming Industry Leaders Thrilled
It didn’t take long for former President Donald Trump to hype up America's oil and gas industry after he won the 2024 presidential election Tuesday. Wyoming industry leaders say Trump's victory is also a win for U.S. oil and gas.
Renée JeanNovember 06, 2024
Clair McFarland: Trying To Vote While Mom's Threatening To Make Campaign Signs
Clair McFarland writes: “'Absolutely do not post ANY photos of my kids holding campaign signs,'” I pleaded. My mom, ever the pink boa to my black suit, chirped back 'Oh silly, it’s for the class presidency.'"
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Woman Says She Was Too Patient With Husband Accused Of Shooting At Her
A woman whose estranged husband is facing felony charges, on claims that he leveled a shotgun at her and fired it as she fled, says she wishes she hadn’t been so nice for so long.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Election Shows Spending Big Doesn't Always Pay Off
For the most part, those who spent more in Tuesday’s general election in Wyoming were mostly successful — but not always.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Marquee On Historic 87-Year-Old Cody Theatre Is Slowly Falling Off
The historic 87-year-old Cody Theatre’s slumping marquee is slowly falling off and is being held in place with wires. To fix it permanently, the building’s owner needs permits from the city of Cody and state of Wyoming.
Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Sheep Industry Cheers As Denver Voters Kill Slaughterhouse Ban
Denver voters killed an ordinance Tuesday that would have shuttered a large slaughterhouse that processed 20% of America’s lamb, and more than 50% of Wyoming's. Cowboy State ranchers are cheering the proposal’s defeat.
Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Unraveling The Mysterious Legislative Majority Leadership Selection Process
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "With recent shifts in Wyoming's political landscape, we may see experience powerful committee chairs replaced by new ones who are more ideologically aligned with the current majority, which could dramatically impact the legislative session."
Tom LubnauNovember 06, 2024
Casper Girl, 17, Thought Machete-Like Knife Was Fake, Then She Was Stabbed
A 17-year-old Casper, Wyoming, girl was almost killed Halloween night when another teen stabbed her with a machete-like knife. Willow Wagner told Cowboy State Daily she first thought the knife was fake — until it was in her body.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 06, 2024
Guest Column: How Much Federal Land Is Too Much?
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Although there are certain individuals who seem hell-bent on selling this invaluable property (Kelly Parcel) to the National Park Service for $100 million dollars, it is obvious by every metric that its value is significantly higher. It is also apparent that the NPS itself believes this parcel is worth substantially more than $100 million."
CSD StaffNovember 06, 2024
Letter To The Editor: The United Nations’ War on Israel
Dear editor: It is important to realize how far the U.N. has descended from the high hopes that civilized nations once held for it and how the U.N. is no longer a beacon of peace, international co-operation and hope but a cesspool of hatred, envy, dishonesty...
November 06, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 06, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Trump Wins Wyoming By Largest Margin In Nation * Freedom Caucus Clinches Majority Of Wyoming House * Property Tax Relief? Voters Pass Constitutional Amendment A
Wendy CorrNovember 06, 2024
Amendment A Passes To Separate Residential Property Taxes In Wyoming
A constitutional amendment to move residential property taxes into a separate class of taxation in Wyoming passed on Tuesday night.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Senate District 10: Republican Crum Claims Seat as Furphy Steps Down
In Laramie, Republican Gary Crum defeated Democrat Mike Selmer on Tuesday in the race for the Wyoming Senate District 10 seat being vacated by Republican Dan Furphy.
Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2024
Riverton School Board Candidate Gets Votes Even After Molestation Case Went Public
Riverton school board candidate Hunter DeVries received at least 509 votes Tuesday after his child-molestation case went public. Including absentee ballots and early voting, he won 1,016 total, which wasn’t enough to win the seat.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
House District 13: Chestek Holds Off Republican Swett
Keeping with a trend of incumbent Democrats winning in Albany County, Ken Chestek held off Republican challenger Shane Swett on Tuesday.
Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2024
Gary Brown Holds On To Beat Democratic Challenger For Cheyenne’s HD 41
Cheyenne resident Gary Brown has won the election for House District 41, holding off Democratic challenger Jen Solis.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Political Newcomer Jacob Wasserburger Beats Burglingame To Win HD 11
Republican Jacob Wasserburger beat LGBTQ advocate and former state legislator Sara Burlingame for House District 11 in Cheyenne in Tuesday’s general election.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Trump Crushes Kamala 71% To 25% In Wyoming, Largest Margin In Nation
Former President Donald Trump coasted to another landslide victory in Wyoming, crushing Kamala 71% to 25%. It’s also the largest margin of victory for Trump in the nation.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Fremont County Defeats Half-Percent Tax For Economic Development
Fremont County voters defeated the proposed renewal of a half-percent tax for economic development. The tax funds air and ground transportation, and numerous grants to private businesses and groups.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
Tribal Leader Ivan Posey, D, Upends Penn To Win Wyoming Reservation District
Ivan Posey will be the only enrolled tribal member serving on the Wyoming Legislature after his victory Tuesday for House District 33 over incumbent Sarah Penn.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
House District 60: Freedom Caucus Gains Seat With Brady Win
Green River Republican Marlene Brady won her bid for House District 60 on Tuesday night, beating Democratic challenger Carmen Whitehead by 1,531 votes.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Senate District 12: Incumbent Republican Kolb Gets Comfortable Win
State Sen. John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, easily held on to his seat Tuesday night, beating Democratic challenger and former state legislator Kenilynn Zanetti by 2,486 votes.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Democrat Sherwood Secures Third Term In HD 14 For Albany County
Democrat Trey Sherwood held her Wyoming House District 14 seat in Albany County for a third term, beating Republican challenger Joe Giustozzi on Tuesday.
Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2024
House District 47: Bob Davis, R, Keeps His Sweetwater County Seat
In District 47, Robert Davis, Republican incumbent, beat Democratic challenger James Wilson on Tuesday to continue serving in Wyoming’s House of Representatives.
Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2024
Provenza Wins Third Term In House District 45, Holds Seat For Wyoming Dems
Incumbent Democrat Karlee Provenza of Laramie won a third term in Wyoming House District 45 on Tuesday. She holds the seat for state Democrats, beating Republican challenger Paul Crouch.
Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2024
House District 10: Eklund, R, Rolls To Easy Win To Retain Seat In Legislature
John Eklund, R-Cheyenne, won reelection to his House District 10 seat Tuesday with a huge margin of nearly 2,000 votes over his challenger, Timothy Forbis.
Renée JeanNovember 06, 2024
House District 28: Winter, R, Wins Another Term in Wyoming House
Wyoming House District 28 went to incumbent Republican John Winter, who handily beat Democratic challenger Larry Alwin on Tuesday.
Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2024
House District 29: Incumbent Pendergraft Has Big Lead In Sheridan County
Republican Ken Pendergraft was on his way to winning another term representing House District 29 in Sheridan County late Tuesday. He had 72% of the vote with more than a third of the votes counted.
Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024
House District 57: Julie Jarvis Keeps Seat For Republicans With Big Win
Casper Republican Julie Jarvis on Tuesday easily defeated independent challenger Tyler Cessor to claim the House District 57 race. Cessor had dropped out prior to Election Day.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 06, 2024
House District 42: Geringer, R, Says He’s “Humbled” To Be Elected
Republican businessman Rob Geringer of Cheyenne seems to have beaten Democratic challenger Bob Ray for Wyoming House District 42.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 06, 2024
House District 7: Republican Incumbent Bob Nicholas Cruises To Win
Rep. Bob Nicholas, R-Cheyenne, easily won reelection to House District 7 in Tuesday’s general election.
Renée JeanNovember 06, 2024
Senate District 8: Olsen Will Return To Legislature With Win
State Rep. Jared Olsen, R-Cheyenne, beat Democratic challenger Marguerite Herman by a sizeable margin Tuesday night.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
House District 4: Haroldson Easily Reelected, Gets 76% Of Platte County Vote
Republican Jeremy Haroldson was easily reelected to the Wyoming House District 4 seat, getting 76% of the vote in Platte County on Tuesday.
Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Live Video Election Coverage, Nov 5, 2024
Cowboy State Daily's live video election coverage on election night -- November 5, 2024
November 06, 2024
Barrasso Wins Reelection To Fourth Term In U.S. Senate
Cowboy State Daily is reporting Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso has been reelected to a fourth term in office Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Hageman Wins Reelection For Second Term In Congress
Cowboy State Daily is reporting Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman has won her reelection bid for a second term as Wyoming’s only U.S. House representative.
Leo WolfsonNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Has The Country’s Only Known Animal Shelter Gas Chambers
After Missouri shut its only animal shelter gas chamber to euthanize unwanted pets, Wyoming is the only state left that uses it. It has two, in Green River and Evanston.
Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2024
Sheridan Man Accused Of Shooting At Wife, Threatening Man Who Drove Her Home
A man from Sheridan County is facing arraignment Thursday on claims that he fired a shotgun toward his wife as she ran away on foot last month. He's also accused of pointing the shotgun at a man who drove his wife home.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2024
Blockbuster Deal Has Anschutz Getting Oxy/Anadarko Oil And Gas Interests In PRB
The Powder River Basin’s largest private oil and gas operator is getting a lot bigger. In a blockbuster deal, Anschutz has sent notices to Powder River Basin operators that it’s acquired the working interests in Oxy/Anadarko in the PRB.
Renée JeanNovember 05, 2024
Wyoming's Night Skies Will Be "Bombarded" With Four November Meteor Showers
Four meteor showers are all active or reaching their peaks during the month of November. That means Wyoming’s night skies will be “bombarded” with meteors and fireballs for the entire month.
Andrew RossiNovember 05, 2024
Glendo-Area Ranchers Say They're Missing 9 Yearling Cattle, Offer $5,000 Reward
A ranch near Glendo, Wyoming, reports it’s missing nine yearlings this year and suspects they may have been rustled. And it’s not the first time.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 05, 2024
Nationally Notorious Serial Graffiti Vandal “Ciga” Targets Cody
A serial graffiti artist who lives in Wyoming and has been spray-painting “Ciga” onto public and private property across the country for a decade is wanted again, this time in Cody, court records show.
Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2024
Blind Hunter Shoots Wyoming Buck, Hopes To Inspire Others
Tj Cartwright was accidently shot in the face with a hunting arrow 11 years ago, leaving him completely blind. But he didn’t stop hunting, and shot a Wyoming buck this season.
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2024
Candy’s Column: Celebrating Wyoming’s Veterans
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, “One of the engraved statements on the Wind River Memorial is a sentiment often used on memorials: ‘Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.’"
Candy MoultonNovember 05, 2024
Wyoming Expects $122 Million Surplus Behind Surge In Oil And Gas Production
The latest CREG report released last week shows Wyoming can expect a $122 million surplus behind a surge in oil and gas production. But coal, once the state’s cash cow, continues to decline.
Leo WolfsonNovember 05, 2024
Rod Miller: Wyoming Gets Off the Couch, Like Those Cowboys at Lexington
From what I saw today at Storey Gym, nobody can say with a straight face that the people of Wyoming weren’t given a chance to speak. I have never seen so many people waiting to vote. I, for one, am impressed and humbled."
Rod MillerNovember 05, 2024
After Storm Tears Off Chunk Of 100-Year-Old Tree, Casper Neighbors Rally To Help
Last week’s storm not only dumped 5-6 inches of wet, heavy snow across Casper, it tore a huge chuck off a 100-year-old cottonwood that fell into the street. That’s when neighbors rallied to help each other.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 05, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Get Ready For Extreme Cold * Degenfelder Blasts Gov On Kelly Parcel * CJ Box Says Joe Picket Will Get His Own Bourbon
Wendy CorrNovember 05, 2024
44% Of Wyoming Registered Voters Have Already Cast Ballots
A huge voting period came to a close Monday in Wyoming with 44% of registered voters having already cast ballots. That translates to 112,824 people had voted statewide -- just over 4,000 votes per day.
Leo WolfsonNovember 05, 2024
Wyoming Experts Say Safety Rules Ignored In Bear Release That Ended In Attack
Armenian wildlife rangers ignored safety rules and did practically everything wrong in a viral video of a bear release gone wrong. Wyoming grizzly experts say the rangers are lucky nobody was killed when the brown bear turned and attacked.
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2024
Cloud Of Cold To Envelop Wyoming, Plunge Temperatures Into Single Digits
A winter weather system enveloping Wyoming won't cover the Cowboy State with a lot of snow. But overnight temperatures could plunge into the single digits overnight Tuesday and Wednesday.
Andrew RossiNovember 05, 2024
Gillette Library's 'Books Of Shame' Headed To Adult Section
The Campbell County Public Library system's board voted last week to disband its "new adult" section. Many visitors took that to mean new books for adults, but the section actually shelved controversial books for a younger audience.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2024
C.J. Box Partners With Wyoming Distillery To Make Joe Pickett Bourbon
Author C.J. Box’s iconic character Joe Pickett will get a bourbon named after him in spring 2025. The special 1,000-bottle release created by Pine Bluffs Distilling celebrates a uniquely Wyoming character with a Wyoming whiskey.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2024
Bipartisan Outrage Over New York Killing Social Media Star Peanut The Squirrel
New York’s killing of social media star Peanut the Squirrel has drawn outrage from liberals and conservatives across the country. Critics say the backlash shows government overreach is out of control.
Mark HeinzNovember 04, 2024
Degenfelder Calls Gordon’s Move To Sell Kelly Parcel 'Backroom Maneuvering’
Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder on Monday criticized Gov. Mark Gordon’s push to sell the controversial Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park for $100 million. She called the move “backroom maneuvering.”
Leo WolfsonNovember 04, 2024
Wyoming Duck Hunter Says Fatal Shooting Was Accident, Not Crime
Gaige Zook, 20, is asking a judge to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old. He says the gun fired accidentally while both he and the victim were on a duck hunt.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2024
History Shows Write-In Candidates Almost Never Win In Wyoming, So Why Run?
Write-in campaigns have a notoriously low chance of succeeding, but there are a few write-in candidates running across Wyoming this November. Why run? They believe it’s the right thing to do.
Leo WolfsonNovember 04, 2024
Wyoming’s Crystal Castle, Made Of Embalming Fluid Bottles, Is For Sale For $325K
Vicki Launer has decided to sell Wyoming’s Crystal Castle near Crystal Lake and Curt Gowdy State Park for $325,000. The one-bedroom, one-bath home was made using embalming fluid bottles as bricks.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2024
Girl Kicked SUV, So Casper Teen Allegedly Stabbed Her With Machete-Style Knife
The 17-year-old Casper, Wyoming, girl charged with stabbing another 17-year-old girl on Halloween was mad because the victim kicked her SUV. So, she allegedly got out and stabbed her with a machete-style knife.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2024
'Wish They Would Stop': False Threats Prompt Lockdowns At Schools Across Wyoming
School shooting threats at multiple Wyoming schools, including in Cheyenne, Gillette and Riverton, prompted lockdowns and police searches Monday. The threats were unfounded, authorities have said, adding they “wish they would stop.”
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2024
Dave Simpson: Old Dave's On Injured Reserve
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Until further notice, I'm like a beached whale, washed up on our living room floor, with a bulky cast on my leg that's like having a 10-pound Walleye strapped to my calf, only stiffer.”
Dave SimpsonNovember 04, 2024
$2.5 Million Black Hills Mansion In Northeast Wyoming Filled With Tech
Real Estate in the Black Hills of northeast Wyoming has started taking off, with people realizing that they can get more luxury for less. A $2.5 million five-bedroom, five-bath mansion is the latest example, filled with tech like a robot lawnmower and self-cleaning pool.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2024
Good Business: National Outdoor Apparel Company Sends Handwritten Note About Hunting
Why would a Seattle couple who own a popular outdoor clothing company take the time to send handwritten notes to customers? It's good business. When a Wyoming customer purchased a couple shirts, they mentioned how they eloped on a hunting trip in Baggs, Wyoming.
Mark HeinzNovember 04, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Monday, November 4, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 04, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Scientists Assess Damage From The Elk Fire * Mourners From All Over Country Attend 399 Vigil * Job As A Cowboy? It’s Still A Profession But Ain’t Easy
Wendy CorrNovember 04, 2024
Despite Chronic Pain, Sheridan Woman Continues To Mentor Hunters
Sheridan resident Teri Smith was nearly killed in a head-on collision in 2001 and has suffered chronic pain since. That hasn’t stopped her from hunting and mentoring others.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2024
Wyoming History: How Doc Middleton Became A Notorious Outlaw Celebrity
Park Cemetery in Douglas contains the remains of Doc Middleton, a true notorious Western outlaw. Although he stole horses, rustled cattle and killed men, he became an outlaw celebrity.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 03, 2024
Cody Women Make It To The Top Of 19,341-Foot Mount Kilimanjaro
Cathy Blanchard and Deb White of Cody, Wyoming, have returned from a successful a nine-day trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. “You learn a lot about yourself,” Blanchard said about making it to the 19,341-foot peak of Africa’s tallest mountain.
Amber SteinmetzNovember 03, 2024
Why A Far-Fetched NASA Idea To Cool Yellowstone’s Supervolcano Would Never Work
NASA scientists concocted an idea a decade ago to save the world from a civilization-ending eruption of the supervolcano underneath Yellowstone National Park. Although volcanologists shot it down, scientists are still talking about it.
Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024
Want A Job As A Cowboy? It's Still A Profession, But It Ain't Easy
Working as a cowboy at a ranch in the 21st century means a commitment to the cowboy lifestyle. They need to be fence welders, irrigation pipe layers and midwives to heifers having their first calves when it’s minus 20 outside with a blistering Wyoming wind.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 03, 2024
Scientists Map Out How Badly Elk Fire Damaged The 98,000 Acres It Ravaged
With the Elk Fire 88% contained and growing cooler, the problems are just beginning for the 98,000 acres of land ravaged by the wildfire. Scientists are now mapping out how badly the fire damaged the land and how to repair it.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2024
Yellowstone’s Abyss Pool Is Getting Hotter, Changing Colors And Could Explode
Abyss Pool in the West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park is getting hotter and changing colors. Scientists say the pool, where a human foot was found floating two years ago, could erupt violently in the near future.
Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024
Wyoming Navajo Dressmaker’s Work Has Been In Movies, Powwows And Carnegie Hall
Navajo dressmaker Candace Toledo of Arapahoe, Wyoming, has found inspiration through creating traditional and modern Native American fashion. Her one-of-a-kind creations have been featured in a Disney movie, at powwows and at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Jackie DorothyNovember 03, 2024
'Can't Even Imagine Life Without Her': Lander Baby Survives 27 Surgeries
A doctor urged Tasha Anderson to get an abortion when she was pregnant with Jamesyn, whose heart is on the wrong side of her body. Now 18 months and 27 surgeries later, Anderson and her husband Sam say they "can't even imagine life without her."
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2024
Cassie Craven: Go Vote
Columnist Cassie Craven writes: 12-year-old Joselyn was found with her hands and feet bound. She had no pants. The two men who raped and killed her were illegal immigrants who flooded the country with millions of others, under the watch of Kamala Harris.
Cassie CravenNovember 03, 2024
Rod Miller: When You Vote in Wyoming, Ignore the Fear-Mongering
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "According to Oral Eathorne, our elections are rife with crime. And according to Li’l Chucky Gray, since Colorado and the Big Elsewhere seem to have problems running secure elections, we in Wyoming are similarly threatened."
Rod MillerNovember 03, 2024
The American West: Jack Slade, Julesburg’s Legendary Villain
After Jules Beni shot Jack Slade six times in the streets of Julesburg, Colorado, Slade vowed he would live long enough to wear Beni’s ears as a watch fob. He accomplished his gruesome goal.
Linda WommackNovember 03, 2024
Mourners From Across Country Attend Candlelight Vigil For Grizzly 399 In Jackson
Mourners gathered in Jackson's Public Square on Saturday night to attend a candlelight vigil for Grizzly 399. “I’ve cried every night since she died,” said a woman who traveled from Oregon.
Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024
Find The Sheriff In Niobrara County -- A ‘Where’s Waldo’ Activity To Connect With Residents
In Niobrara County, locals are invited to guess where local deputies are every Friday. The department posts a photo of a Sheriff’s Office vehicle somewhere in the rural county and people somehow figure out where the deputy is.
Jackie DorothyNovember 03, 2024
If Iceland Can Tap Volcano For Energy, Would That Work In Yellowstone?
Scientists will be drilling a 1.3-mile-deep borehole into an active volcano to tap into the potentially limitless energy from the magma underneath Iceland. The same could work in Yellowstone but will likely never happen.
Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024
Joan Barron: Getting The Public In On Legislative Votes
Columnist Joan Barron writes: "Despite all this pursuit of more transparency, nothing was said during the committee meeting about recording votes on bills in the committee-of-the-whole, which is the meeting of the House or Senate to discuss bills that have been reported out of committees."
Joan BarronNovember 03, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Sheridan’s Le Reve Brings French Fusion To Historic Western Spot
Sheridan has a hot new upscale dining spot called Le Reve, French for “The Dream.” It’s a one-of-a-kind journey of the senses, bringing French-Western fusion to one of Sheridan’s most historic buildings.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2024
When Encampment Hunter James Johnson Got Lost, He Kept His Head & Built A Fire
James Johnson is an avid hunter and it's not like him to get lost. But when he did last Wednesday, he had two choices: keep searching to find his truck or use the fleeting sunlight to build a shelter and fire. He chose the latter and was found the next day.
Clair McFarlandNovember 02, 2024
Polls Say Trump Will Win Big In Wyoming; Barrasso & Hageman As Popular As Ever
No surprises at all in two Wyoming polls released on Friday. Former President Trump is expected to crush Kamala Harris as he remains as popular as ever in Wyoming. Both Barrasso and Hageman have sky-high numbers too and should win easily on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2024
Sundance Wicks Is First Wyoming-Born UW Men’s Basketball Coach In 50 Years
Gillette native Sundance Wicks is the first Wyoming native to be the head coach of the University of Wyoming men's basketball team in 50 years. The Wicks era officially begins Monday when the Cowboys host Concordia University-St. Paul at 7:30 p.m.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2024
Remembering Bud Daley, Yankees World Series Champ Who Called Wyoming Home For 49 Years
Bud Daley, a Fremont County resident for 49 years, overcame a withered arm disability and went on to pitch the final game of the Yankees' 1961 World Series win. A steady family man, Daley, 92, died last month in Riverton.
Clair McFarlandNovember 02, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Amendment A Would Bring Fairness To Wyoming Homeowners
Dear Editor: Amendment A is straightforward. It doesn’t overhaul the tax system; it simply allows for a more balanced approach. Right now, family homes—where people raise children, plan futures, and invest savings—are taxed like investment properties and vacation homes. That’s a mistake.
November 02, 2024
Yellowstone's New 180-Foot-Tall, 1,285-Foot-Long Bridge Set To Open In 2025
The $118 million project to replace the Yellowstone River Bridge requires "an orchestra of coordination." But the new 180-foot-tall, 1,285-foot-long bridge could be open to traffic by the end of 2025.
Andrew RossiNovember 02, 2024
The American West: Women on the Santa Fe Trail
The Santa Fe Trail was the oldest of several overland highways that linked the easternmost section of the Trans-Mississippi West with the Pacific coast. It was a long, tortuous, dangerous journey, but in the end, these hardy women persevered to bring American culture and lifestyles to the remote villages and towns of New Mexico.
James A. CrutchfieldNovember 02, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Who Is The Best Political Expert In Wyoming? Take The CSD Political Quiz
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I have issued this challenge to the staff of the Cowboy State Daily and also to all our readers. Who is the smartest political observer of them all?”
Bill SniffinNovember 02, 2024
Recommendation Is For Wyoming To Sell Kelly Parcel To Feds For $100 Million
Wyoming’s top elected officials will decide Thursday whether to sell the Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park. The State Land and Investment Board recommended Friday the state sell the pristine 640 acres to the park for $100 million.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2024
Deal To Move Dodgers From Brooklyn To LA Was Signed During Wyoming Antelope Hunt
The Los Angeles Dodgers are riding high off its World Series win over the Yankees this week. But the storied franchise has a secret Wyoming connection. The deal to move the Dodgers from Brooklyn to L.A. was signed during a Wyoming antelope hunt.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2024
Upton’s China-Busting Rare Earths Demonstration Plant Is Officially Underway
Rare Element Resources has already started operations at its rare earths demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming, with what’s known as a “shakedown.” The real shakedown will be perfecting a process that could help break China’s stranglehold on rare earths.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2024
Jackson Hotel Worker Missing Since September Found Safe
A Jackson hotel worker missing since September has been located safely in another state, the Jackson Police Department announced Friday.
Jen KocherNovember 02, 2024
Truck Plows Into Rock Springs Gas Station, Burying Woman In Debris
A truck plowed into a Maverik gas station in Rock Springs on Thursday burying a South Dakota woman in debris. The woman she hit her head on the floor and then a food shelf fell on top of her.
Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2024
Gillette Mother's 'Weird Feeling' Leads To Arrest Of Peeper, Police Say
A Gillette mother's strange gut feeling led her to check her home camera just in time to spot a 48-year-old man crawling outside her 12-year-old daughter's window, police say. Court documents say police found videos of the girl on the man's phone.
Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2024
Jonathan Lange: A Spider-Man In Every Voting Booth
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Nobody can pull the lever for you. When you stand alone in that voting booth, you are wielding a power that few people in history have ever been given.”
Jonathan LangeNovember 01, 2024
Wyoming Ranchers, Hageman Slam Mandatory Electronic Cattle ID Tags
Rep. Harriet Hageman and Wyoming ranchers are slamming a new federal rule mandating electronic ID ear tags for cattle. The new rule requiring the switch is effective Tuesday.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2024
Dennis Sun: The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "If one looks at the makeup of the guidelines committee, they seem to be younger people who work at universities with PhDs. I would guess they all grew up in cities and don’t know how to garden. Their food and vegetables come in a box once a week."
Dennis SunNovember 01, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Kelly Rankin
This week, host Wendy Corr has a conversation with U.S. District Court Judge Kelly Rankin. Judge Rankin talks about growing up in Wyoming, moving up in the court system, and the interesting people he's met along the way.
Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2024
Montana Man Confesses To Brutal Murder Of Camper, Used Screwdriver And Ax
A Montana man has confessed to the murder of a camper near Big Sky last month that at first was thought to be a grizzly attack because of its brutal nature. He told authorities he killed the camper with a screwdriver and an ax.
David MadisonNovember 01, 2024
Wyoming Customers Getting Rate Fatigue Over Repeated RMP Increase Requests
Wyoming customers are getting rate fatigue over repeated Rocky Mountain Power increase requests. Secretary of State Chuck Gray says the company wants Wyoming to "foot the bill" for the "radical left-wing environmental policies of other states."
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2024
Fort Washakie Man Who Killed Man In Front Of Carload Of Witnesses Gets 16 Years
A Fort Washakie, Wyoming, man was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for second-degree murder for stabbing and killing a 20-year-old man. He stabbed the man along a road in front of a carload of witnesses.
Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2024
115-Year-Old LaPrele Dam Close To Failure, Will Be Breached
The aging 115-year-old LaPrele Dam southwest of Douglas is in danger of catastrophic failure, so it will be preemptively breached, state officials confirmed Friday. Whether it will be rebuilt is a question for the Legislature.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2024
3 Found Dead In Carbon Monoxide Leak In Riverton Home, Faulty Water Heater Suspected
Riverton police suspect a faulty water heater may have caused the carbon monoxide leak in which two women and a toddler were found dead early Thursday morning. They were discovered when someone did a welfare check at the home.
Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2024
Wyoming Has A New Jobs Board With Higher Than Average Salaries And Unusual Opportunities
The Wyoming Venture Capital jobs board lists some unusual positions, like Generative AI Product Manager and Machine Learning Engineer. The jobs are part of a new stream of startups setting up shop in the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2024
Trump Says Media Misreports Cheney War Hawk Comment As Personal Threat
Former President Donald Trump called Liz Cheney a "radical war hawk" on Thursday and said she would “understand how it feels” to be at war if she had a gun pointed at her. The national media has exploded, calling the remark a personal threat, which Trump denies.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2024
Casper Girl, 17, Charged With Stabbing Another Teen On Halloween
A 17-year-old Casper girl was charged as an adult Friday in Casper Circuit Court with felony aggravated assault stemming from the stabbing of another 17-year-old girl on Thursday night. She’s was charged as an adult.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 01, 2024
Grizzly 399 Cremated, Ashes Scattered In Pilgrim Creek Area Of Grand Teton Park
Final closure to the story of Grizzly 399 came Friday when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced she had been cremated. The ashes of the world’s most famous bear were scatted in the Pilgrim Creek area of Grand Teton National Park.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Friday, November 1, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 01, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, November 1, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * Missing Hunter From Encampment Found Alive * TerraPower Will Get Uranium From South Africa Company * Sheridan Woman Blacks Out, Drives Car Off Bridge Into River
Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2024
Rock Springs Senator Accuses Former Legislator Opponent Of Pushing A Kamala Agenda
Republican incumbent Wyoming state Sen. John Kolb is being challenged by a former legislator for his seat, Democrat Kenilynn Zanetti. He says a vote for her is the same as voting for Kamala Harris, which she says isn’t true.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2024
Chuck Gray Bashes Colorado Counterpart For Releasing Voting Machine Passwords
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray said he’s not surprised the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office made public a spreadsheet that included passwords to access voting machines. It's an example of her "left-wing radicalism," he said.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2024
Oregon Has Close Call With Chronic Wasting Disease From Infected Wyoming Deer
Oregon had a close call with chronic wasting disease when hunters from that state brought home two infected Wyoming deer carcasses.
Mark HeinzOctober 31, 2024
Evansville Man Pleads Not Guilty To Almost Killing 1-Year-Old
A 31-year-old Evansville man pleaded not guilty to four felony child abuse charges Thursday in Natrona County District Court. One victim was a 1-year-old boy whose injuries were so bad he was nearly killed, the prosecutor says.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 31, 2024
Ray Hunkins: Why I’m Voting For Donald J. Trump
Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "For the most part, we know what the Trump policies will be in a second term because we know what they were in his first term. I can’t think of any policy of the first Trump administration with which I disagreed."
CSD StaffOctober 31, 2024
"Queen of the Tetons" Team Celebrates Grizzly 399 As A Pioneer And Teacher
The biologists and filmmakers behind the Nature documentary "Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons" celebrated her life and legacy during Wednesday livestream.
Andrew RossiOctober 31, 2024
Family Of Missing Wyoming Hunter Overjoyed At His Rescue
A man from Encampment went missing overnight Wednesday while hunting elk in the Medicine Bow National Forest, but was found alive around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. His family was overjoyed with the news.
Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2024
Wyoming Realtors Have Spent Nearly $550,000 To Pass Property Tax Amendment
The campaign arm of the Wyoming Realtors Association has spent nearly $550,000 to convince Wyoming voters pass Amendment A on Tuesday. The measure would create a fourth class of taxation for residential properties.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2024
TerraPower Strikes Deal With South African Company For Steady Uranium Source
A stable source of uranium has been a big question mark for the TerraPower nuclear plant in Kemmerer. The company appears to have answered that question with a new agreement with a South African company.
Renée JeanOctober 31, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Keyboard Trolls Said I Wasn't A Real Wyoming Cowboys Fan
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "Keyboard trolls said I wasn't a 'real fan.' Let me just grab the season ticket invoices and the Cowboy Joe Club membership fees and 62 years of game attendance and we can chat then."
Sally Ann ShurmurOctober 31, 2024
Sheridan Woman Who Drove Car Into River Says She Passed Out
A Sheridan, Wyoming, woman remains hospitalized after her car went down an embankment and into Little Goose Creek on Wednesday. She told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that she passed out and woke behind a deployed airbag with water rushing into her car.
Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2024
Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Pistol-Whipping Casper Man, Shooting At Another
A 19-year-old Cheyenne man pleaded not guilty in Natrona County District Court on Thursday to five felony charges for allegedly pistol-whipping a Casper man. He’s also charged with firing a gun at a car with three people in it.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 31, 2024
Wyoming Cheers Supreme Court Ruling To Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls
Wyoming’s top elected officials are cheering a Wednesday ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the removal of noncitizens from voter rolls. Wyoming was one of 26 states that supported Virginia’s case in the high court.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Thursday, October 31, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 31, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Grizzly 399 Fans Say No To Taxidermy * Riverton Candidate Charged With Molesting * Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum “Very Haunted”
Wendy CorrOctober 31, 2024
399 Fans Say Taxidermy Would Insult World Famous Bear’s Legacy
However the world remembers Wyoming’s beloved Grizzly 399, some of her most devoted fans say a full-body taxidermy mount of her in a museum isn’t the way to do it.
Mark HeinzOctober 31, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Gillette Avenue May Be The Most Haunted Street In Wyoming
There are those who insist the ghosts come out after dark in downtown Gillette. From First to Second streets, “The entire first block of Gillette Avenue is haunted."
Jackie DorothyOctober 30, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Even Skeptics Admit Strange Things Happen At CFD Museum
Flying hats, explosive glass and dolls that just won’t leave the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum in Cheyenne. These are just a few of the strange things even skeptics admit they can’t quite explain.
Renée JeanOctober 30, 2024
Does Utah’s Petiton To Get Control Of Federal Lands Stand A Chance? Hageman Hopes So
Now that Utah is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to gain control of federal lands, Wyoming and other Western states are watching closely. Does it have a chance? Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman hopes so.
Leo WolfsonOctober 30, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Kane’s Blue Lady Searches Cemetery For The Children She Murdered
The town of Kane, Wyoming, has been abandoned since the 1960s, but it still has at least one restless spirit. Local folklore says the ghost of Matilda Waters haunts the cemetery, appearing as a blue lady looking for the children she murdered.
Wendy CorrOctober 30, 2024
Guest Column: Maybe The Kelly Walsh Band's Performance Was Just A Show
Guest columnist Susan Stubson writes, "Let’s lower the temperature here and consider for a moment that perhaps Kelly Walsh was not trying to communicate any message other than musical and visual excellence."
CSD StaffOctober 30, 2024
Tiny, Stubborn Idaho Bear Cub Makes 120-Mile Trek To Gorge On Apples
A tiny black bear cub braved a 120-mile trek through some of Idaho’s most remote and rugged backcountry to gorge on somebody's backyard apples.
Mark HeinzOctober 30, 2024
Wyoming Storm Dumps Wet, Heavy Snow, Sets Moisture Records
A winter weather system that moved across Wyoming through Wednesday dumped a lot of wet, heavy snow across much of Wyoming. In Wright, 13 inches fell, while Casper and Worland set moisture records.
Andrew RossiOctober 30, 2024
Riverton School Board Candidate Accused Of Molesting Child, Drops Out Of Race
Hunter DeVries, 23, announced his candidacy for Fremont County School District 25 board in August. On Friday, he dropped out of the race, and on Monday was charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a minor on claims he molested an 11-year-old boy for months.
Clair McFarlandOctober 30, 2024
Cowboy Roper Accused Of Stealing $3,800 From Jackson Hole Rodeo
A roping contestant and former employee of the Jackson Hole Rodeo is accused of stealing $3,800 from the organization. He allegedly tweaked and re-deposited his winnings and paychecks via a virtual deposit app.
Clair McFarlandOctober 30, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Ghost Of China Mary Haunts Evanston Road Named For Her
The ghost of China Mary still haunts the road named after her in Evanston, Wyoming. But talking about her has been a taboo subject, and not many people know the real history behind Ah Yuen, who became known as China Mary.
Renée JeanOctober 30, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Who Poses The Greatest Threat To Wyoming Jobs This Election?
Tom Lubnau writes, "The rallying-cry this campaign has been to cut the budget. Cutting the budget in Wyoming means cutting jobs. Dollars in Wyoming equal jobs. So, if the Legislature is serious about making meaningful cuts in the state budget, it is going to have to fire people."
Tom LubnauOctober 30, 2024
Like A True Woming Cowboy, 10-Year-Old Plans To Trick-Or-Treat On Horseback
When 10-year-old Levi Logan chose his Halloween costume, he wanted one that included his best friend — his horse, Snip. So Levi and Snip will trick-or-treat around Thermopolis, Wyoming, as the Headless Horseman.
Jackie DorothyOctober 30, 2024
Wyoming Ski Areas Buck Industry With Independent Owners, Less Crowding
Across the U.S. West, huge companies are gobbling up ski resorts, which has resulted in crowded slopes under corporate management. Wyoming is bucking that industry trend with independent ownership and less crowding.
Leo WolfsonOctober 30, 2024
Proposed Slaughterhouse Ban Could Devastate Wyoming Sheep Ranchers
An animal rights group wants to shut down the only slaughterhouse in Denver city limits. Those who oppose a local ballot measure say it would cost thousands of jobs and could devastate sheep ranchers in Wyoming and throughout the U.S.
Jackie DorothyOctober 30, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 30, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: Parents Outraged by Marching Band Wyoming Scientists Working To Unlock Oil Laramie Plains Civic Center Is Old, Huge And Haunted
Wendy CorrOctober 30, 2024
Speed Limit Unlikely To Change Because Of Grizzly 399's Death
The death of Wyoming’s beloved Grizzly 399 has some calling for lower speed limits where the accident happened. But Wyoming transportation officials say one bear death — even Grizzly 399 — isn’t likely to prompt lowering the speed limit.
Mark HeinzOctober 30, 2024
The American West: Cumberland Gap - Gateway to the West
Daniel Boone, with 30 axmen to assist him, blazed a trail through Cumberland Gap – the Gateway to the West. His route became known as the Wilderness Road and opened the nation to westward expansion.
James A. CrutchfieldOctober 30, 2024
Wyoming Doctors Do Fewer Trans Treatments On Children Than Any Other State
A national database unveiled this month shows Wyoming doctors do fewer transgender treatments on children than any other state. But the sponsor of a state law banning those procedures for children says he doesn’t “buy the low numbers” for Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandOctober 29, 2024
Judge: Sheridan School Board Violated Man's Speech Rights During Mask Debate
The Sheridan County School District Board chair wouldn’t allow a local man to criticize the superintendent over masking at a 2022 public meeting. A federal judge ruled last week that the man’s free speech rights were violated.
Clair McFarlandOctober 29, 2024
Wyoming Weather: Expect Halloween To Be Bone-Chilling And Breezy
The forecast for Halloween isn't too scary, although temperatures after sunset will be in the 20s and 30s once trick-or-treating starts. There also will be mild breezes and a low chance of witch-melting precipitation.
Andrew RossiOctober 29, 2024
Candy Moulton: Preserving A World War II POW Camp
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "On the north side of Douglas, a nondescript building is the last remnant of a World War II Prisoner of War Camp that once had 180 buildings, covered a square mile of land, and housed 5,000 men who had been taken prisoner during fighting in Europe."
Candy MoultonOctober 29, 2024
Legislature Won’t Restrict Utilities Condemning Land For Green Energy Projects
A committee of the Wyoming Legislature has rejected two bills that would have restricted the use of eminent domain to acquire land for carbon capture, wind and solar projects.
Leo WolfsonOctober 29, 2024
Rod Miller: Will The Freedom Caucus Lead The Charge For Government Transparency?
Rod Miller writes, "Maybe this is where the Wyoming Freedom Caucus proves its worthiness of the trust the voters have placed in them. If the Freedom Caucus’ campaign rhetoric about openness and transparency in government is not just a bunch of hot air, they’ll lead this charge."
Rod MillerOctober 29, 2024
$80 Million Bet Says Wyoming Can Unlock Secret To Getting More Oil From "Tight Rocks"
ThermoFisher Scientific is laying a $40 million bet, matched by $40 million from the Legislature, that Wyoming can get more oil from so-called "tight rocks." Squeezing even 1% more from those rocks is worth billions of dollars.
Renée JeanOctober 29, 2024
Police Say Casper Man Was Drunk When He Plowed Into Car With Teens
A 23-year-old Casper, Wyoming, man faces three felony charges after police say he ran a stop sign while drunk Sunday night and hit a car with three teens. All three were injured as was the man’s mother in his pickup.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 29, 2024
Mock Sacrifice In Casper Marching Band Routine Draws Outrage From Parents
A controversial marching band performance that included acting out a sacrificial stabbing on an altar was the target of praise and outrage from local parents at a Monday meeting of the Natrona County School District Board of Education.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 29, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Laramie Plains Civic Center Is Old, Huge And Haunted (Maybe)
Built in the 1870s, the Laramie Plains Civic Center is one of Wyoming’s oldest buildings, and it exudes energy. Whether the huge 167,000-square-foot former school is haunted is a matter of belief. Some say definitely yes, others aren’t convinced.
Mark Heinz & Reilly StrandOctober 29, 2024
Gillette Police Claim Woman Chuckled While Trying To Frame Man For Assaulting Her
A Gillette woman faces two counts of false crime reporting on claims that she tried to frame a male friend for stabbing and beating her. Gillette police say she chuckled while making a 911 report.
Clair McFarlandOctober 29, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 29, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: - Storm Will Dump Snow On Fires - Moorcroft Student Overdoses At Game - Powell Man Buys 'Red October' Submarine
Wendy CorrOctober 29, 2024
Legislators Fight Over Property Tax Relief Ahead Of Next Week’s Election
Legislators are fighting over a constitutional amendment that could lower property taxes for homeowners in Wyoming. Some argue Amendment A on next week’s ballot also opens the door for tax increases, if passed.
Leo WolfsonOctober 29, 2024
Wheatland Men Accused Of Stealing Valuable Boulders From Albany County Ruby Mine
Two men who were recently living in Wheatland, Wyoming, are facing felony theft charges on claims they stole boulders from an Albany County ruby mining claim. The large rocks could contain rubies each worth up to $4,000.
Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2024
Wyoming Home Sales Strong Despite National Trend Approaching 30-Year Low
Wyoming overall is bucking a national trend that’s approaching a 30-year low for home sales. Casper and Jackson continue to see strong sales data, while cities like Cheyenne and Sheridan have seen some cooling in the marketplace.
Renée JeanOctober 28, 2024
Powell Man Buys Model Submarine Used In The Hunt For Red October
A Powell man got into a bidding war in an online auction but was ultimately successful in purchasing the 11-foot model of the Red October used in the 1990 blockbuster movie “The Hunt For Red October." He also purchased a model of the Soviet submarine and another prop used in the movie.
Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2024
Electric Fence To Keep Grizzlies Out Installed At Popular Wyoming Corn Maze
As grizzly bears expand their range, corn fields are too much for some hungry bears to resist. That’s why a popular corn maze near Clark, Wyoming, is surrounded by a five-strand electric fence.
Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2024
Blast Of Winter Will Dump Several Inches Of Snow Across Parts Of Wyoming This Week
The latest weather system will diagonally slice from southwest to northeast Wyoming beginning Monday night. The blast of winter weather will dump several inches of snow across parts of the state this week.
Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2024
Will Grizzly 399 Be Stuffed And Displayed Like Grizzly 104?
Before the reign of Grizzly 399, Grizzly 104 was Wyoming’s most famous bear, and there was worldwide heartbreak when she was struck and killed by a vehicle in 2001. She’s been stuffed and is on display at a Cody museum.
Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2024
More Snow Coming As Large Wyoming Wildfires Close In On Containment
Another blast of snow is expected to begin Monday night as firefighters report they’re closing in on confinement of the Elk and Pack Trail fires. The Elk Fire is 82% contained and Pack Trail 78% confined.
Greg JohnsonOctober 28, 2024
The American West: The Strange Case of Nat Rasper’s Skull
Browns Park was a lawless place where outlaws came and went as they pleased. Raids by the law rarely reduced the supply of rustlers, murderers, and robbers in that harsh environment. Only after a telephone line connected the area with Rock Springs did the outlaw period come to an end.
Terry A. Del BeneOctober 28, 2024
Quick-Acting Staffers Save Moorcroft Student Who Overdosed At Volleyball Game
A Moorcroft Secondary School student who stopped breathing after a drug overdose at an Oct. 4 volleyball game was rescued by nurses and staffers. They used a swift dose of Narcan, the principal told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2024
Supreme Court Rules Child Molester Can't Bash Child Victim At Trial
A Wyoming district court judge was right to not allow a molester to raise allegations of unrelated sexual misconduct against his child victim at trial, the Wyoming Supreme Court says in a Friday ruling.
Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2024
UW Football Coach Sawvel Reprimanded For Calling Referees Horsesh*t
University of Wyoming football coach Jay Sawvel was reprimanded Sunday after calling the referees officiating UW games this season horsesh*t. He also called his coaching horsesh*t in describing his 1 - 7 start.
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2024
Dave Simpson: Where's The Pony In The Pile?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "What could a President Harris do to top the cabinet appointments of Joe Biden? I'm thinking that bald guy with the red lipstick who steals suitcases from airport luggage carousels would be a shoo-in for Secretary of Transportation."
Dave SimpsonOctober 28, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Monday, October 28, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 28, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, October 28, 2024
Monday's headlines include: Yellowstone To Remove 1,375 Bison This Winter Why Wasn't Cloud Seeding Used To Put Out Wildfires? Ghosts Still Have Prohibition Liquor Parties At Greybull Hotel
Wendy CorrOctober 28, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Sweetwater County Library Built On Pioneer Graves And Were Not Moved
If it sounds like the movie Poltergeist, there are similarities. The Sweetwater County Library was built on an old cemetery and the graves were supposed to have been moved. But not all of them were.
Jackie DorothyOctober 27, 2024
Wyoming Rewind: Ten Sleep Hill Climb Was 100 MPH Of 2-Lane Road With No Guardrails
For 20 years, the Ten Sleep Hill Climb drew thousands of people to watch driver race up old Highway 16. It was a steep, dangerous race at more than 100 mph on a winding, two-lane road with no guardrails.
Jackie DorothyOctober 27, 2024
Swords, Hatchets And Katanas — If It Has A Blade, Casper Specialty Shop Has It
For those who love blades, armor and specialty weapons, Sword-N-Stones in Casper, Wyoming, has it. The niche store can also scratch that itch for a “Game of Thrones” replica helmet or Klingon bat’leth from “Star Trek.”
Dale KillingbeckOctober 27, 2024
The American West: Celebrating Michener’s Centennial
James Michener’s characters in Centennial were based on real people or composites of actual historic figures making the miniseries epic true to human nature and compelling, a piece of film making that has stood the test of time.
Linda WommackOctober 27, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Turning Wyoming Into California One Step At A Time
Dear editor: Isn't it wonderful that Casper was recognized as a destination retirement location. By all means advertise our beautiful state, but don't complain when you wake up one morning and wonder how you got to California.
October 27, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Planned Parenthood, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton And Adolph Hitler
Dear editor: How ironic that Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are claiming that Donald Trump is the second coming of Adolph Hitler?
October 27, 2024
Wyoming Coffee Klatch: Gillette’s Old Farts Talk Energy, Trump And “Ridiculous” Tax
At a meeting of the Gillette Old Farts Society coffee klatch earlier this week, one member said, "We're all a bunch of rednecks, and we think you should get to keep what you earn. So, if you work your butt off and earn money, you should get to keep it.”
Jen KocherOctober 27, 2024
Famous Yankee Lady B-17 Bomber Makes Final Flight Over Wyoming
The Yankee Lady, a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress, made her final flight across the West and Wyoming this past week. It was emotional for fans of the famous bomber, which was featured in the movie “Tora! Tora! Tora!”
Jackie DorothyOctober 27, 2024
Cody Couple Selling Historic Cabin Thought To Be Part Of "Wyoming Atlantis"
The couple was told the small, historic cabin on their Cody property came from Marquette, aka "Wyoming Atlantis,” a town submerged under Buffalo Bill Reservoir. The couple will only sell it to someone who respects the cabin’s history.
Andrew RossiOctober 27, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: White Devil, The Spectral Horse That Protects Wild Mustangs
The White Devil was a ghostly white stallion in the 1800s who protected his herds of wild mustangs against the cowboys who attempted to rope them. It's said that this spectral horse still roams the Rattlesnake Range above Casper, Wyoming.
Jackie DorothyOctober 27, 2024
Yellowstone To Remove 1,375 Bison, But Some Say It Should Be More, Not Less
Yellowstone will remove 1,375 bison through its Interagency Bison Management Plan. It's part of an ongoing effort to limit bison numbers that some say is driven by political pressure, and that the park should have more bison, not less.
Andrew RossiOctober 27, 2024
Cassie Craven: Our Citizens Killing Themselves Is Worth The ‘Uprising’
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Reading Susan Stubson’s column reminded me of a recent JD Vance interview, in which he said candidly, ‘Do you hear yourself Martha?’ We rank third in the nation for suicide – but that is not worthy of an ‘uprising’?”
Cassie CravenOctober 27, 2024
Rod Miller: Drugstore Cowboys in Westonistan
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Will the commissars of Westonistan decide that their new borders, and the rich Ivermectin deposits within them, aren’t adequately protected by law enforcement and the military based in Cheyenne? Will they decide to raise a standing army of their own to do the job?"
Rod MillerOctober 27, 2024
History Come Alive: San Diego Man Discovers Documents About 140-Year-Old Cheyenne Building
A San Diego Man found a treasure trove of documents about a 140-year-old Cheyenne building. His great-great-grandfather ran a grocery store there that's now Bohemian Metals.
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2024
Cheyenne Man’s Midlife Career Change: From TV Reporter To Truck Driver
When longtime Denver TV reporter Daryl Orr lost his job unexpectedly in midlife, he wasn’t worried — until everyone kept telling him he was overqualified. So the Cheyenne man decided to do something completely different: become a truck driver (and he loves it).
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2024
Why Couldn't Wyoming Wildfires Be Put Out By Cloud Seeding?
With almost a million acres of land burned up in Wyoming this year by wildfire, why not use cloud seeding to help? For cloud seeding to even have a chance, a cloud is needed -- something Wyoming hasn't had much of lately.
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2024
Letter To The Editor: If Re-Elected, Trump Should Have More Control Over Federal Agencies
Dear editor: In response to Mr. DeGroot’s recent letter claiming that President Trump, if re-elected, wants more control over federal agencies, I say YES he darn well should.
October 26, 2024
Douglas Photographer, Casper Author Create Wildlife Book For Kids
A lifelong passion for the Cowboy State and its wildlife has prompted a Douglas photographer and a Casper children's author to create a wildlife book for kids. It features animal moms and their young to inspire a curiosity about the wild side of Wyoming.
Amber SteinmetzOctober 26, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Soldier Was Ambushed And Buried In 1866, Then He Returned To Fort
Known as “Dead Duck,” a Wyoming Territory soldier was killed in an ambush by Indians during the Fetterman Fight in 1866, and buried. At least that's what he was told when he returned to the fort.
Jackie DorothyOctober 26, 2024
Wyoming History: Beloved Sheriff Gunned Down By Hole In The Wall Gang In 1899
Converse County Sheriff Josiah Hazen became a notch on the belt for a member of the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang in 1899. He was gunned down after tracking them following a train robbery.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 26, 2024
No State Income Tax, Low Cost Of Living Vault Casper Into Top 10 Retirement Cities
A national financial study ranks Casper in the top 10 best communities for retirement. They cite a low cost of living, access to health care and no state income tax.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 26, 2024
NFL Star Logan Wilson Is Still A Casper Boy, Promoting His Hometown And Wyoming
Logan Wilson may be an NFL star, but he remains a Casper boy at heart, and isn’t shy about telling the world about it. He is partnering with Visit Casper to actively promote his hometown and the state of Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Do Not Let The Government Delist Grizzly Bears
Dear editor: Make honoring 399 an issue every election. Hold your representatives and senators accountable to protecting wildlife and protecting public lands
October 26, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Politics – The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “In a recent story, Cheney tried to explain how a person who is pro-life, such as herself, can support Harris. It was pretty convoluted. I always was a big supporter of Liz Cheney and her family. Alas, no more."
Bill SniffinOctober 26, 2024
Joan Barron: The Fourth Estate May Finally Win Something
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The fourth estate will keep the one fragile scrap it has left of journalist privilege: photojournalists will still be allowed to shoot photos from the corridors or halls outside the Wyoming Legislature’s senate and house."
Joan BarronOctober 26, 2024
74-Foot-Long Wyoming Dino Burned In A Fire Revealed As A New Species
The newest Wyoming dinosaur, an Ardetosaurus viator which was discovered near Shell, had to cross an ocean and go through a fire before being recognized as a new species. Luckily, after 147 million years, its time has come.
Andrew RossiOctober 26, 2024
The American West: The Many Ways James Bowie Died At The Alamo
James Bowie either died: as a murder victim; a suicide; a battle casualty; or of sadistic torture. He may have died fighting from his sickbed; died helplessly in his sickbed; or died of illness before Mexican soldiers did the job. He may have been killed by swords, bayonets, gunfire, or fire.
William GronemanOctober 26, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Ghosts Still Have Prohibition Liquor Parties At Greybull Hotel
The historic Greybull Hotel was owned by a rum runner during Prohibition who had a hidden speakeasy in the basement where he served up illegal scotch. Seems the good times never stopped for the ghosts that still hold Prohibition liquor parties there.
Jackie DorothyOctober 26, 2024
Cattle Mutilations Across Wyoming And The West In 1970s Still A Mystery
Cattle mutilations made headlines around Wyoming and the West in the mid-1970s. One former law officer recalls the ridicule investigators took while seeking answers for the gruesome discoveries, which are still a mystery.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 26, 2024
Wyoming Coffee Klatch: Riverton’s Chandelle Group Talks, And Argues, Politics
Cowboy State Daily is visiting coffee klatches around the state to hear their top concerns before the election. Riverton's Chandelle Group has been meeting for years. They allow women to join, but tame the jokes when one does.
Clair McFarlandOctober 26, 2024
With Elk Fire 73% Contained, Locals Try To Reclaim “Some Level Of Normal”
Progress fighting the Elk Fire on the eastern Wyoming Bighorns is accelerating, going from 58% percent contained Friday to 73% Saturday. That’s allowing locals to try and reclaim “some level of normal.”
Greg JohnsonOctober 26, 2024
How Rock Springs Almost Collapsed Into Abandoned Coal Mines Underneath It
Rock Springs, Wyoming, was built on top of dozens of coal mine tunnels that fueled Union Pacific’s Westward rail expansion. For decades after the mines closed, the town almost collapsed into the abandoned mines it was built on.
Reilly StrandOctober 26, 2024
Freedom Caucus Wants Lawsuit Over Misleading Political Mailers Thrown Out
The campaign arm of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by two state legislators. They accuse the group of sending out deliberately false and misleading mailers and text messages.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2024
"Hot And Heavy" Early Voting Across Wyoming Is Smashing Primary Turnout So Far
Early voting leading up to the Nov. 5 general election has had huge turnouts all across Wyoming. In Cheyenne, the wait to vote can take up to 30 minutes with a line of voters out the door and down the street every day.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2024
Fremont County Group Fights To Kill Tax Grants To Private Businesses
Fremont County residents and visitors have poured $14.7 million of their tax dollars into economic development and transportation services since April 2021. An “axe the tax” group is trying to kill the tax this election cycle.
Clair McFarlandOctober 26, 2024
The Roundup: A Haunted Tour of the Cowboy State
This week, host Wendy Corr takes listeners on a haunted tour of Wyoming! From the belltower of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cheyenne to the banks of Badwater Creek in Fremont County, Cowboy State Daily reporters tell tales of ghostly spirits and unexplained phenomenon.
Wendy CorrOctober 26, 2024
The American West: A Bronc Rider Named “Blanket of the Sun”
Nez Perce cowboy Waaya-Tonah-Toesits-Kahn not only rode with Chief Joseph, but was named Saddle Bronc Riding Champion of the World at age 53. He's in both the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
R.B. MillerOctober 26, 2024
Aerial Scans Happening For First Time In Wyoming To Find Valuable Minerals
They can do that? Scanning the earth’s crust 3,300 feet below ground from the air looking for minerals might sound far-fetched, but the science is real, and being used for the first time in Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 25, 2024
Nevada Rancher Totals Wild Turkey With Toyota Near Devils Tower
There's another month until Thanksgiving, but a Nevada rancher is giving thanks after totaling a wild Wyoming turkey near Devils Tower. His truck didn’t suffer any serious damage. The same can't be said for the turkey.
Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2024
Dennis Sun: Unmanaged Wild Horses Are A Problem
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "A recent study published by the University of Wyoming noted sage grouse are suffering from unmanaged, high numbers of wild horses in Wyoming’s various herd management areas.
Dennis SunOctober 25, 2024
Letter To The Editor: One Good Reason Not To Vote For Trump
Dear editor: There are many reasons not to vote for Donald Trump. High on the list is his intent to violate the constitutional tenet of separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.
October 25, 2024
Letter To The Editor: A Vote For Harris/Walz Is A Vote Against America
Dear editor: Our local House and Senate Democrat candidates agree with Biden/Harris and Harris/Walz, thus to vote local Democrats into our legislature and to continue nationally with a Harris/Walz administration is delusional at best and extremely dangerous at worst.
October 25, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Reader Will Not Denigrate Celebration Of Grizzly 399's Life
Dear editor: In response to Susan Caraveau's emotional letter to "tree huggers and nature lovers," her bitter verbiage was more a case of making stuff up, expressed by a person who is not mindful of a much better world around us, here in Wyoming.
October 25, 2024
Jonathan Lange: Did Any Adults Question Kelly Walsh's Bloody Marching Band Routine?
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "As I watched this disturbing routine, I could not help but ask myself: Who were the adults in the room? Who wrote it? Who choreographed it? Who selected the music? Did anybody, anywhere along the way, question its propriety?"
Jonathan LangeOctober 25, 2024
Guilty Plea For Yellowstone Concession Worker Who Attacked Park Ranger
Chloe Lynn Tullis, a contract worker in Yellowstone, changed her plea from not guilty to guilty in the U.S. District Court for Wyoming on one charge of assaulting a federal police officer and another of interfering with one.
Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2024
Park County Saddened By Deaths Of Well-Known Pastor, “Living Legend” Taxidermist
The deaths of two well-known Park County residents has saddened the communities of Cody and Powell. Cody Bible Church Pastor Jeff McKearney and Steven Werbelow of Powell, a “living legend” in the taxidermy industry, were found dead Wednesday in an RV.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2024
Grizzly 399 Could Be Cremated; Cody Crematorium Explains How It's Done
Paul Davis, owner of Yellowstone Pet Cremations in Powell, said he has the capacity to cremate Grizzly 399 — if that’s what’s decided to be done. His business has worked with the Fish & Wildlife Service to dispose of the remains of other protected species.
Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2024
Two Accused Of Running Illegal Online Gambling Operations In Gillette And Casper
A Gillette woman appeared in a Casper courtroom Thursday accused of helping run illegal gambling operations out of coffee shops and a vape store in three Wyoming towns. Her boss, a Casper man, was charged earlier this month.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 25, 2024
Driver Who Killed Grizzly 399 Did Nothing Wrong, Sheriff’s Office Says
Contrary to public outcry from some to prosecute the driver who hit and killed Grizzly 399, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says that’s not likely to happen. Its investigation shows the driver wasn’t speeding and did nothing wrong.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Friday, October 25, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 25, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, October 25, 2024
Friday's headlines include: * What Will Happen To Grizzly 399’s Body? * WHP Troopers Rescue Another Kidnapped Teen Girl * Wyoming Governor’s Office Haunted By Past Governor
Wendy CorrOctober 25, 2024
Kidnapped Teen Girl Saved After Wyoming High-Speed Chase Is Second In 5 Days
For the second time in five days, Wyoming law enforcement rescued a teen girl who was kidnapped in another state. A man was arrested Thursday after trying to dodge spike strips while being chased north on I-25, then south again after he inexplicably turned around.
Greg JohnsonOctober 25, 2024
Brief: Fremont County Coroner Seeks Someone To Claim Body Of Washington Man
A 64-year-old Washington state man died Oct. 13 after rolling his Jeep in Dubois, Wyoming, with a 0.298% blood-alcohol concentration. Now the local coroner is seeking someone to claim his body.
Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2024
Legislature Advances Proposal To Show Live, Electronic Scoring Of Votes
A committee of the Wyoming Legislature advanced a proposal on Thursday that would allow the public to see a live electronic scorecard for each roll call vote taken during the session.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2024
Letter To The Editor: The Bear Is Gone. What About The Driver?
Dear editor: To all those tree huggers and nature lovers, sh*t happens! There has not been one word written about the well-being of the unfortunate driver who accidentally hit the bear! Unbelievable!
October 24, 2024
Cheyenne PD Wants Dismissal Of Racism Claim From Red Light Traffic Stop
The Cheyenne Police Department is asking a federal judge to dismiss a Black man’s racial discrimination lawsuit, saying the man didn’t stay within the rules for making that claim.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2024
Hageman, Gordon And Legislators Want Federal Lands Turned Over To States
Rep. Harriet Hageman, Gov. Mark Gordon and 26 members of the Wyoming Legislature want federal lands turned over to states. They’ve all filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court this week supporting Utah in its lawsuit to liberate BLM lands.
Leo WolfsonOctober 24, 2024
The American West: Amelia Earhart’s Cross-Country Autogiro Jaunt Included Wyoming
Famed female pilot Amelia Earhart stopped at several Wyoming Towns in 1931 as she set out to establish a round-trip record flying an experimental aircraft called the autogiro.
Lori Van PeltOctober 24, 2024
Fish And Wildlife Service Has Grizzly 399’s Body, Now Determining What To Do With It
The Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday said it has possession of Grizzly 399’s body and is in the "early stages of determining the next steps.” Fans of the fallen grizzly told Cowboy State Daily they want some kind of memorial for the bear.
Andrew RossiOctober 24, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Maybe It's Time To Retire Some Counties
Dear editor: Doug Gerard’s letter of reluctant agreement with Tom Lubnau’s editorial opinion on Weston County’s insistence on having a State Senator is both funny and interesting.
CSD StaffOctober 24, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Chasing The Elusive On The Field And At The Store
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “The inquiries started coming in before the San Jose State debacle was even over. A Cowboy from a long time ago wanted to know the last time the Pokes finished the season with just one win."
Sally Ann ShurmurOctober 24, 2024
Former Riverton Cop Busted With Mail-Order Steroids Gets Deal
A former Riverton Police Department officer accused of mail-ordering illegal steroids has signed a plea agreement that could keep a felony off his record. Logan Alley admitted to buying the illegal steroids for his own use, court documents say.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2024
Wyoming Coffee Klatch: Lander’s Fox News All-Stars Lean Right — But Not All The Time
Cowboy State Daily is visiting coffee klatches across Wyoming before the election to see what topics are being discussed. The Fox News All-Stars, in Lander, is one of the state's oldest groups. Politics dominates the conversation, mostly leaning right — but not all the time.
Bill SniffinOctober 24, 2024
Legislature Backs Off Plan To Limit Press Access At Wyoming Capitol
A proposal to restrict press access to some areas of the Wyoming Capitol during the legislative session was scrapped Thursday. The original idea was intended to ensure privacy for lawmakers and prevent overcrowding of the halls.
Leo WolfsonOctober 24, 2024
How Grizzly 399 Became The Most Popular Bear In The World
Grizzly 399’s rise to worldwide fame was achieved when she raised triplets near humans just as social media was taking-off. It also involved a decision in 2007 to let her live after she bit a Lander schoolteacher while protecting her cubs.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 24, 2024
Thermopolis FFA Alumni Treasurer Accused Of Embezzling More Than $15,000
The treasurer of the Thermopolis, Wyoming, Future Farmers of America alumni committee is accused of embezzling more than $15,000 from the group. She allegedly admitted to police she took the money.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Thursday, October 24, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 24, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: * Grizzly 399 Struck & Killed By Car * Biologists: Grizzly 399’s Cub Can Survive * No Quarter Pounders Left In Wyo Due To eColi
Wendy CorrOctober 24, 2024
Bill Would Give State Authority To Dissolve Businesses Owned By Foreign Adversaries
The state Legislature’s Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee is taking aim at Wyoming businesses owned by foreign adversaries. A bill advanced Tuesday would give the state the authority to dissolve them.
Leo WolfsonOctober 24, 2024
Spirit, Grizzly 399’s Huge Cub, Has “High Chances” Of Survival Without Mom
Wildlife biologists say Grizzly 399's yearling cub, Spirit, has a "high chance of survival" even after the death of its mother. They think, even though it's not two years old yet, it will have the instinct to find a suitable den.
Mark Heinz & Greg JohnsonOctober 23, 2024
Casper Man Who Killed Alleged Child Molester Sues Over Toe Amputated In Prison
A Casper, Wyoming, man who killed his granddaughter’s alleged molester four years ago is suing a health care provider over his toe being amputated in prison. He claims the doctors didn't apply the right salve to a wound.
Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2024
Douglas Woman Gets 14-23 Years In Prison For Abusing, Killing Mother
Edwina Leman was sentenced to between 14 and 23 years in prison for abusing her elderly mother and fatally injuring her. The prosecutor played videos in court, of Leman attacking and insulting her sickly mother. A defense attorney said Leman suffered from caretaker’s burnout.
Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2024
Wyoming And The World Hit Hard By Death Of World’s Most Famous Bear, Grizzly 399
The long reign of the “Queen of the Tetons” came to an end late Tuesday, when Grizzly 399 was struck and killed by a vehicle south of Jackson. “Horrible news. She made it all the way to 28, only to get killed by a car," said wildlife photographer Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven.
Mark HeinzOctober 23, 2024
Grand Teton Wildlife Officials “Devastated” By Death Of Grizzly 399
As the public responds with grief over the death of Grizzly 399, Grand Teton wildlife officials are “devastated.” They say the world's most famous bear had become a symbol for the Grand Tetons and the state of Wyoming.
Greg JohnsonOctober 23, 2024
Wyoming Ranchers Say Fed Guidelines To Reduce Beef More Evidence Radical Interests Have Taken Over
New federal guidelines released this week suggesting Americans eat less beef is more proof that radical interests have taken over, say Wyoming ranchers and farmers. It's all political they say and has nothing to do with science.
Jackie DorothyOctober 23, 2024
Wyoming Whiskey Hits No. 2 On USA Today List Of The Nation’s Best Whiskey
Wyoming Whiskey has hit No. 2 on USA Today’s annual list of the nation’s best whiskey. It’s a huge leap from its “horrible” first batch, in the words of its co-founder, to now selling $500 bottles of limited-edition whiskey to connoisseurs.
Renée JeanOctober 23, 2024
In Brief: Appeals Court Upholds Order To Allow 195-Foot Wapiti Cell Tower
A federal appeals court Friday backed a lower court's order that the Park County Commission must OK the building of a 195-foot cellphone tower in Wapiti just outside Yellowstone National Park.
Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2024
Wyoming-Made Pedestal Holds Up Mammoth 11.50-Ton Quarter Pounder
A mammoth 11.5-ton Quarter Pounder outside a South Dakota McDonald’s was made by a Utah sculptor and is a selfie magnet. It’s held up by a huge Wyoming-made granite pedestal, and both artists say it’s the weirdest project they’ve ever done.
Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2024
World Famous Grizzly 399 Dead After Hit By Vehicle
Grizzly 399, perhaps the most famous and popular bear in the world, was hit by a car and killed Tuesday night. She was 28. The bear’s identity was confirmed through ear tags and a microchip.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Tom Lubnau Is Actually Right On Something
Dear editor: Lubnau is right: you can't just pull legislative seats out of thin air like a magician at the county fair. Weston County's push for new representatives is like trying to lasso the wind — bold but bound to not catch much.
October 23, 2024
Rod Miller: Charlie Goodnight’s Ink Bottle
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "There’s an old legend among cowboys that Charlie Goodnight never allowed alcohol on his ranch. I found his dump on that ride, and poked through it for old whiskey bottles to test that legend. All I found was an ink bottle, purpled by the sun."
Rod MillerOctober 23, 2024
Wyoming Part Of Multi-State McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak, Quarter Pounders Pulled
Wyoming is one of at least 10 Western states where people eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been infected with E. coli food poisoning. The cases, so far, involve residents of Natrona and Sweetwater counties.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 23, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday's headlines include: * Weston County Votes To Create Own Legislative Seats * Woman Who Ran Over Ex And Killed Him Gets 45 To Life * Hunters Save Life Of Man Trapped Over His Own Motorcycle
Wendy CorrOctober 23, 2024
Sheridan County GOP Shares, Then Deletes, Racist Post About Trump At McDonald’s
The Sheridan County Republican Party is taking some heat after it shared a racist post to its Facebook page featuring former President Donald Trump. The post was quickly deleted, and the party’s chairman says it crossed the line.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2024
Woman Who Killed Ex By Running Him Down In SUV In Rock Springs Gets 45 To Life
A Utah woman who killed her ex-boyfriend by running him over in an SUV in a Rock Springs parking lot was sentenced Tuesday. Rene Daniels will serve between 45 years and life in prison.
Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2024
Antelope Butte Preps For Ski Season In The Shadow Of Massive Wildfire
Getting ready for the ski season has been more challenging this year at Antelope Butte Ski Resort. That’s because the resort also has been a spike camp for some of the hundreds of firefighters battling the 96,000-acre Elk Fire.
Jackie DorothyOctober 22, 2024
Man Stuck Under Crashed Motorcycle Near Encampment Saved By Hunters
Two hunters saved a man's life last week near Encampment when they spotted the tip of a cowboy boot being waved from a culvert. It was a motorcyclist who had crashed and was trapped under his bike. "I’m alive to talk about it today because they stopped," he said.
Andrew RossiOctober 22, 2024
Construction Underway On Testing Facility At TerraPower’s Wyoming Nuclear Plant Site
Construction is happening in Kemmerer at the site of the future TerraPower nuclear plant site. But it’s not the actual plant that’s being built, it’s a test and fill facility, the first step of many before the plant finally opens in 2030.
Renée JeanOctober 22, 2024
Thermopolis Man Sues Cops, Deputies Over Break-In And Tasing
A Thermopolis man filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Thermopolis cops and local deputies. He claims he was tased and injured by officers when they illegally broke into his home.
Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2024
Tom Lubnau: Weston County Commissioners Can’t Ignore The U.S. Constitution
Tom Lubnau writes, "By demanding one representative and senator per county, Weston County is demanding 15 times the voting power for each of its citizens than they want to afford to the citizens of Laramie County. "
Tom LubnauOctober 22, 2024
Weston County Votes To Create Own Legislative Seats, Now Waits To Be Sued
Weston County commissioners voted Tuesday to fill legislative seats the county created. The county also expects to be sued over the vote and efforts to strongarm its own representatives onto the Wyoming Legislature.
Leo WolfsonOctober 22, 2024
Astrophotographers, Climatologists Say 2024 Best Year Ever For Auroras And Best Is Yet To Come
Although it's been a bumper year for aurora activity, astrophotographers and climatologists aren't bored with the activity. Anything but. They still get thrilled by the northern lights and say the best is yet to come.
Andrew RossiOctober 22, 2024
Huge Wyoming Wildfires Can Still Be Dangerous, Firefighters Warn
Last week’s blast of winter cooled down the Elk and Pack Trail fires that have burned 185,000 acres in Wyoming. But firefighters warn that the fires aren’t out and can still be dangerous.
Greg JohnsonOctober 22, 2024
Candy Moulton: We Checked An Item Off The Bucket List Before It Burned
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Our fire crews and residents near the fires need a break. Hey, Don Day, could you give Mother Nature a call and get the moisture spigot turned on again?"
Candy MoultonOctober 22, 2024
Cheyenne House Race: Candidates Say Opponents Way Out Of Touch With Voters
In a battle for Cheyenne's House District 11, both candidates are saying their opponent is out of touch with local voters. Jacob Wasserburger's mailer features his opponent with President Biden while Sara Burlingame's mailer shows her opponent shirtless wearing a top hat.
Leo WolfsonOctober 22, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Gary Brown Stands For The Republican Platform
Dear editor: Gary wanted to be a father and the person who he thought loved him, took that away from him. It devastated him, he now stands up any chance he can to fight for the lives of other unborn children and the men who want to be fathers but are never given that choice.
October 22, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 22, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: * Highway Patrol Saves Girl From Wanted Predator * Even Vacant Lots In Jackson Hole Cost Over $5M * Don Day Says Expect A “Roller Coaster” Of Weather
Wendy CorrOctober 22, 2024
Want A View Of The Tetons? Vacant Lot In Jackson Hole Will Cost You $5.5 Million
In 1992, a 1.5 acre vacant lot with a view of the Tetons in Jackson Hole cost $70,000. Today, the average price tag for single-family lots valley-wide is a whopping $5.57 million.
Renée JeanOctober 21, 2024
Laramie County Buys Wyoming’s Tallest Building To House Its Growing Government
In anticipation of future growth of local government because of an influx of population, Laramie County recently paid $5.5 million to buy the tallest building in Wyoming. The Wyoming Financial Center building is nine stories and 148 feet tall.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2024
Barrasso Joins Trump At Steelers Game; Crowd Gives Ex-Pres Thunderous Welcome
Wyoming's senior senator John Barrasso joined former President Trump at the Steelers game Sunday night in Pittsburgh. Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily the crowd was "overwhelmingly receptive, chanting USA, USA, USA" when Trump was announced.
Jimmy OrrOctober 21, 2024
Don Day Says Expect A “Roller Coaster” Of Weather, And A Chilly Halloween
Meteorologist Don Day says that after last week's blast of winter weather, Wyoming can expect a “roller coaster rebound” of weather for the rest of October. And a cold Halloween will likely mean kids will have to bundle up for trick-or-treating.
Andrew RossiOctober 21, 2024
J.D. Vance Says Cheney Has “Obsessive Hatred” For Wyoming Voters Who Ousted Her
J.D. Vance lashed out against former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday. He said her support of Kamala Harris is motivated by an “obsessive hatred” toward Wyoming voters who ousted her.
Justin GeorgeOctober 21, 2024
Controversial Laramie Democrat Karlee Provenza Seeks Third Term In House
State Rep. Karlee Provenza is one of the few Democrat fixtures in the Wyoming Legislature and isn’t shy about sharing her liberal views. That’s why her Republican opponent for House District 45 says she doesn’t represent her constituents.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2024
Wyoming Rare Earths Producer Close To Completing $53 Million Processing Plant
Rare Element Resources needs one more thumbs-up from a federal agency to complete its $53 million rare earth demonstration plant in Upton. The rare earth refinery is billed as a game-changer not just for Wyoming, but America.
Renée JeanOctober 21, 2024
Casper Juvenile Male In Serious Condition After Early Morning Shooting At Party
A juvenile male was shot by an underage suspect at an early morning party Saturday in Casper. The victim is in serious condition, while little information is being released about the city’s latest in a string of violent youth assaults and killings.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 21, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Two Thumbs Down For Gary Brown For WY House District-41.
Dear editor: I am a fifth-generation Wyoming citizen, a parent of two Wyoming daughters, and a Republican. This is a critical time in our Wyoming’s history. I do not support Cheyenne resident Gary Brown for House District 41.
October 21, 2024
Dave Simpson: Smile When You Call Us 'Far Right'
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Call us what you want – far right, farther right, right wing, whatever. It looks like good old conservative common sense to me.”
Dave SimpsonOctober 21, 2024
Parkman Bar Holds ‘Let It Rain’ Concert To Say 'Thank You' To Firefighters
Around 500 people showed up for the Parkman Bar and Grill’s “Let it Rain” concert Saturday to say thank you from the community to the firefighters battling the Elk Fire. Cars lined the highway for a couple of miles before and after the bar but attendees said it was worth the walk.
Renée JeanOctober 21, 2024
Wyoming Troopers Save Kidnapped Teen Girl From Sex Offender And “Wanted Predator”
A 13-year-old South Dakota girl allegedly abducted by a registered sex offender was recovered by Wyoming State Troopers on Sunday. Hours after the girl was reported missing, the suspect tried to outrun the WHP and was caught near Rawlins.
Greg JohnsonOctober 21, 2024
The American West: Using A “Two-Wheeled Man-Tormentor” To Cross The Plains
After crossing the Atlantic, the travelers now faced several weeks of grueling travel pushing and pulling what was called a “two-wheeled man-tormentors” although one historian said it “might be bettered rendered as ‘two-wheeled torture devices.’”
Candy MoultonOctober 21, 2024
Morning Show with Jake - Monday, October 21, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 21, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday's headlines include: * Texas Brings Hay For Wyo Ranchers * Snow Helps Fires But Warm Weather Back * Haunted Wyoming: Lost Hunter Saved By Ghost
Wendy CorrOctober 21, 2024
Wyoming High Schoolers Use Bugs, Power Tools To Clean Skulls For Hunters
Bugs and power tools are part of the curriculum for a class of Wyoming high schoolers. It’s the Bugs N’ Bones class at Wind River High, where students learn while they clean skulls for hunters.
Jackie DorothyOctober 20, 2024
Spirit Cave Went From National Attraction To An Abandoned Hole In A Mountain
Buffalo Bill Cody wanted Spirit Mountain Cave to be a huge draw for Wyoming, and President Taft made it a national monument. But the labyrinth of caverns never reached its potential and now is just an abandoned hole in a mountain.
Andrew RossiOctober 20, 2024
The American West: Marie Dorion - Toughest Woman in the Old West
Despite a life of adventure, hardship, and bravery, Marie Dorion does not receive the recognition in history she earned and deserves. Other than a scattering of cursory historical markers, there are few reminders of the woman who may well have been the toughest in the Old West.
R.B. MillerOctober 20, 2024
Scientists Learn A Lot Watching A Pack Rat Rot In Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave
When paleontologists uncovering Ice Age fossils in Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave found the remains of a modern pack rat, they didn’t throw it away. Instead, they gave it a name "Packy Le Pew,” and studied it as it decomposed.
Andrew RossiOctober 20, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Kirwin Is A Ghost Town Haunted By Real Spirits
A fortune was spent building the mining boom town of Kirwin, Wyoming, only for the people living there to abandon it, terrified by ghostly voices. They didn’t even bother to pack their tools and other belongings, they just left.
Jackie DorothyOctober 20, 2024
Lander Vietnam Vet On Mission To Uncover Dad’s Heroic WWII Past
Lander Vietnam veteran Andy Gramlich knew his dad as an angry man who drank. It wasn’t until decades after the fact he found out about his heroic past as a World War II glider pilot. The revelation was an “emotional game-changer," he says.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 20, 2024
Wyoming Coffee Klatch: Casper Old Guys Solve World’s Problems Over Coffee, And A Little Liquor
Cowboy State Daily is visiting coffee klatches across Wyoming to see what issues are front and center before the election. In Casper, the "Old Guy's Club" meets on Tuesdays at 10am. Coffee is the main drink, although some spice it up a bit with booze.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 20, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Amendment A Gives Special Tax Breaks To A Select Group
Dear editor: It is best not to enable the Legislature to discriminate in favor of a select group of taxpayers -- ones who are actually likely to be better off than the rest -- and against others.
October 20, 2024
Hundreds Of Wyoming Coal Jobs Threatened By Federal Regulation, Legislator Says
A state legislator says the future of a coal mine that employs hundreds of Sheridan County people is threatened by proposed federal regulation. Cyrus Western is worried the feds will cut the Spring Creek mine’s available coal by half because of a proposed revision to an environmental impact statement.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2024
Almost No Growth For Wyoming’s Large Wildfires, But Weather Reprieve Is Over
A two-day blast of winter dropped significant rain and snow on Wyoming’s two large wildfires, slowing them to almost no growth. But that reprieve is over, with warmer temperatures and more fire activity expected.
Greg JohnsonOctober 20, 2024
Thank you Texas! Texas Ranchers Hauling Hay To Wyoming
When wildfires devastated ranches in Texas in 2022, Wyomingites were quick to haul trucks of hay for livestock there. Now ranchers there are returning the favor after fires have burned more than 810,000 acres across Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 20, 2024
Rod Miller: Snow Is Just Another Four-Letter Word
Columnist Rod Miller writes: “I sincerely believe that hell will not be a hot place. It will be a cold, dead, snow-covered ridge-top where the wind never stops blowing and you forgot to put on your long johns.”
Rod MillerOctober 20, 2024
Cassie Craven: Critical Race Theory Is Repackaged Racism
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Teaching our kids that because they are white, they are the 'oppressor' and should feel 'white guilt' is deceptive Marxist distortion. It promotes what it claims to eliminate.”
Cassie CravenOctober 20, 2024
Hall-Of-Fame: It Takes Special Kind Of Tough To Be Wyoming Cowboy
Wyoming’s cowboys have endured the worst the state can throw at them — weather, horse wrecks and lost cattle. It takes a special kind of tough, and Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees say there’s nothing they’d rather do
Jackie DorothyOctober 20, 2024
Dog Killed In Beaver Trap Could Heat Up Debate For Wyoming Trapping Reform
An Afton woman whose dog was killed in a beaver trap is pushing for trapping reform in Wyoming. But a trapper argues the changes would do more harm than good.
Mark HeinzOctober 19, 2024
Perfectly Preserved Wyoming Allosaur Snout Excites Dinosaur Researchers
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is all smiles after recovering an Allosaurus snout from the Jurassic Mile near Lovell, Wyoming. What has them most excited is its 150-million-year-old perfectly preserved teeth.
Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024
Serious Health Conditions Don’t Stop Kids From Hunting Wyoming Big Game
Kaden Achor might not be able to walk because of cerebral palsy, but that didn’t stop him from stalking a big Wyoming bull elk. He crawled the last 75 yards or so across rough ground between Farson and Lander, trying his best to dodge prairie cactus. Then he had to pull off a 500-yard shot.
Mark HeinzOctober 19, 2024
Haunted Wyoming: Lost Hunter Saved By Ghost Boy In Bighorn Mountains
A 17-year-old hunter lost on Trapper Creek in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains in 1951 found his way thanks to a boy in a red flannel shirt. Locals say he was saved by the ghost of another 17-year-old who died on his own hunting trip 19 years before.
Jackie DorothyOctober 19, 2024
Cincinnati Museum Searching For Dinosaurs In Little-Known Almond Formation In SW Wyoming
The Cincinnati Museum Center has spent several summers combing through the Almond Formation in southwest Wyoming. Tiny pieces of dinosaurs are being found in an overlooked and untapped formation from 71 million years ago.
Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024
Sheridan Couple Creates Jobs, Hope For People In The World’s Poorest Countries
Emily and Colin Betzler run the Bought Beautifully boutique in Sheridan, Wyoming. They also are creating jobs and giving hope to people in some of the poorest countries on the planets by building a global pipeline to sell what they make.
Amber SteinmetzOctober 19, 2024
Wapiti Tortoise Escapes, Makes It A Mile Uphill Before Jailbreak Is Discovered
Sheldon, a 10-year-old sulcata tortoise, escaped his outdoor habitat in Wapiti, Wyoming. He trudged a mile uphill into the mountains before his jailbreak was discovered and he was brought home.
Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Ghosts Might Join You For A Drink At Suds Bros. In Evanston
Patrons and employees report ghostly experiences at Suds Bros. Brewery in Evanston. It’s in a historic building built in 1890 that was America’s second JCPenney store and, at one time, tied into Evanston’s underground tunnels.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2024
Wyoming Man Helps Rescue Girl Abused By Dad And Trafficked For Sex By Mom
When she was 7, her dad abused her, and her mother began sex trafficking her to men when she was 10. Now Blue is 18 and trying to help children after being rescued with the help of a Wyoming man and her new Cowboy State “mother.”
Jen KocherOctober 19, 2024
The American West: The Bloody Adventures of Harry Tracy
In 1896, Harry Tracy - who was wanted for murder in Utah - joined Butch Cassidy’s notorious “Wild Bunch’’ at their hideout in Wyoming. Although his life of crime was short-lived, its brevity was punctuated by dishonesty, murder, and terror.
James A. CrutchfieldOctober 19, 2024
Insurance Companies Rejecting Wyoming Homeowners In Wildfire-Threatened Areas
When Bridget and Steve Snyder’s homeowners insurance policy expired four months ago, their provider refused to renew it because of wildfire risk. Now they’re threatened by the Elk Fire with no insurance — a problem happening across the nation.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2024
Joan Barron: Former Tea Party Head Predicts Property Tax Ballot Issue Won’t Pass
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "With the general election drawing nearer, the activity to support passage of the '4 Property tax reform' ballot proposal is almost nil."
Joan BarronOctober 19, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming’s Is Famous For Broken Windshields – Here's Why
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming is the windiest state in America and that requires some special kind of heavier rocks on our roads in bad weather – which can come just about any time of year.”
Bill SniffinOctober 19, 2024
Letter To The Editor: God Bless Our Founding Fathers And Their Wisdom
Dear editor: If Mr. McEvoy does not like our system or the state of Wyoming. Then move! Go to California or New York or England. However, he would rather exercise his first amendment rights. Which is fine but you have a choice.
October 19, 2024
Evacuations Lifted For All But 1 Person In Path Of Massive Wyoming Wildfires
Evacuations have been lifted for all but 1 person in the path of two massive Wyoming wildfires on Saturday. Two days of rain and snow haven’t put out the Elk and Pack Trail fires, but has “really put a hurt” on them.
Greg JohnsonOctober 19, 2024
Yellowstone’s Least-Used Entrance Leads To Waterfalls, Historic Army Outpost
Yellowstone refers to the Bechler region as the park’s least traveled entrance because it is so far from any developed areas inside or outside the park. The dirt road barely shows up on some maps, but leads to stunning waterfalls, fields of blue meadows, and an historic Army outpost.
Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024
Douglas Man Guilty Of Killing Cousin After Drinking Binge, Jury Finds
A Douglas man who had a long and sometimes traumatic Army career was found guilty of second-degree murder Friday. Mark Helms shot his cousin to death after a night of drinking in September 2023.
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Defending Mining Jobs Like Our Lives Depend On It, Because They Do
Dear editor: As if Wyoming hasn’t suffered enough from regulatory assault recently - think what the BLM is trying to do in the Southwest or the Powder River Basin - we’re facing yet another disastrous potential outcome.
October 19, 2024
Uranium Energy Corp. To Increase Wyoming Production Capacity To 8.1 Million Pounds
Wyoming has approved a Uranium Energy Corps. application to double capacity at its plant in the Powder River Basin. That gives the company capacity to process 12.1 million pounds of uranium, 8.1 million pounds of which are in Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2024
Wyoming Man Trying To Get Federal Machine Gun Ban Overturned
A Wapiti, Wyoming, man is trying to overturn the nation's general ban on machine guns, and on Friday took his case to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. A firearms law experts says he makes a "respectable" argument, but a 2008 court ruling will likely block him.
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2024
Number One Topic At Cheyenne Barbershops: Politics, Politics, Politics
Cheyenne barber Glen Chavez isn't shy about saying the current administration has turned the U.S. into a third world country. Other barbers, however, try to steer the conversation away from politics. But that's what customers want to talk about, they say.
Leo WolfsonOctober 19, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Jeff Henry
This week, Wendy Corr chats with author, photographer, and longtime Yellowstone winter-keeper Jeff Henry. Henry talks about wolves, wildfires, and the magic of winter in Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrOctober 18, 2024
If Feds De-List Wolves, Will Other States Follow Wyoming’s Lead And Hunt Them?
The Fish & Wildlife Service is trying to remove federal protection for wolves across the Lower 48. If that happens, it would be up to the states whether to allow wolves to be hunted. Hunting is already allowed in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2024