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Teacher Karin Unruh gives classroom instruction at Bondurant Elementary. Pictured from left are students Brady Saunders, Tynlee Smith and Jack Tolson in a file photo.

Court Fight Heats Up Over Judge's Order To Spend More On Schools In Wyoming

Wyoming’s largest teacher's advocacy group and eight school districts are urging the state Supreme Court not to pause a judge’s order requiring more money for school staff, lunches, and technology while the state appeals the ruling.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025

Tom Jurek salutes while the American flag is presented at American Legion Post 6 on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. He served in the Army from 1967-1970.

More Than 300 Pack Into Cheyenne American Legion To Celebrate Veterans

Military service has been Mark Pfenning’s life since the day he was born in an Army hospital in France. Along with 300 others packed into the American Legion Post 6 meeting hall in Cheyenne on Tuesday, Pfenning said he felt like celebrating.

Greg JohnsonNovember 11, 2025

At Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming, more than 1,000 veterans are buried. Two historians from the Rockpile Museum have been researching about 12 veterans a year to bring to life the names on the graves. These stories highlight the service and lives of the veterans and help to ensure that they are not forgotten.

Stories Of Forgotten Wyoming Veterans Unearthed By Gillette Museum

Two local historians are researching and sharing the lives of Campbell County veterans buried in Gillette’s Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Their work digs into the veterans’ backgrounds so the service members are vividly remembered — and not just names on graves.

Jackie DorothyNovember 11, 2025

Spanish energy giant Repsol’s plan for 170 turbines near Horse Creek is dividing Laramie County ranchers. Locals weigh the economic benefits against threats to wildlife, traffic, coveted views and private property rights.

Company Asks Judge To Review Denial Of Wind Project 3 Times The Size Of Cheyenne

Energy giant Repsol filed a court motion Friday asking a judge to review a decision by the Laramie County Commission to deny its proposed wind farm project. The move could open the door for the project — three times the size of Cheyenne — to proceed.

Jackson WalkerNovember 11, 2025

President Trump on Friday pardoned mountain runner Michelino Sunseri, who was convicted for using a closed trail in Grand Teton National Park during a record-setting trail run. Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman had called his case government overreach.

Trump Pardons Runner Who Trespassed On Grand Teton Trail Closed For ‘Regrowth'

President Trump on Friday pardoned mountain runner Michelino Sunseri, who was convicted of using a closed trail in Grand Teton National Park during a record-setting trail run. Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman had called his case government overreach.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025

The clinic and nurse sued in the murder-suicide in which Byron, Wyoming, mother Tranyelle Harshman killed her four daughters then herself denied wrongdoing Friday. They say their actions — including reportedly prescribing ketamine — were not below the standard of care.

Clinic Denies Wrongdoing In Medicating Byron Mom Who Killed Her 4 Kids, Herself

The clinic and nurse sued in the murder-suicide in which a Byron, Wyoming, mother killed her four daughters then herself denied wrongdoing Friday. They say their actions — including reportedly prescribing ketamine — were not below the standard of care.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2025

A well-known Yellowstone photographer just posted video of two tourists who nearly escaped being gored earlier this summer. She told Cowboy State Daily the tourists were repeatedly warned to leave the area but ignored the warnings and were almost impaled.

Yellowstone Tourists Nearly Gored By Charging Bison

A well-known Yellowstone photographer just posted video of two tourists who narrowly escaped being gored earlier this summer. She told Cowboy State Daily the tourists were repeatedly warned to leave the area but ignored the warnings and were almost impaled.

Andrew RossiNovember 11, 2025

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Accused King Soopers Road Rage Shooter Faints In Court As Judge Keeps Bond At $500K

The man accused in a fatal road rage-induced shooting outside a Cheyenne King Soopers in September fainted in court Monday when a judge upheld his bond at $500,000. Cowboy State Daily observed the man in the courtroom collapsed and screaming.  

Jackson WalkerNovember 11, 2025

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Ranchers Push Sale Of Landowner Hunting Tags For 2026 Wyoming Session

Allowing Wyoming ranchers to sell their landowner hunting tags would bring them a much-needed financial boost, proponents say. Opponents argue that it would inflame tensions between landowners and hunters.

Mark HeinzNovember 10, 2025

Record beef prices are reshaping the ranching landscape as aging ranchers weigh cashing out and selling off their herds. Others are holding on for another profitable year, creating the tightest ranch real estate market in decades.

Wyoming Ranchers Cheer Trump’s Meat Packer Probe, Say Don’t Stop There

Wyoming ranchers have been calling for investigations of large meat packers for decades, and are cheering President Trump's move to do that. But they say don't stop there, because the system is broken and Congress needs to change the laws.

Renée JeanNovember 10, 2025

"Ol' 115," a streetcar that ran through Sheridan in the 1920s, made its final trip through town to the Sheridan Community Land Trust's headquarters. The historic streetcar will be restored and used an outdoor educational display.

Sheridan's Last Streetcar Make Final Run Through Town To Its First Permanent Home

"Ol' 115," a streetcar that ran through Sheridan in the 1920s, made its final trip through town to the Sheridan Community Land Trust's headquarters Friday. The historic streetcar will be restored and used an outdoor educational display.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2025

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer was criticized by both the left and the right in the wake of Sunday’s tentative deal to end the shutdown. “The Dems were never going to win this, and they knew it,” said former Trump spokesman Sean Spicer.

Pundits Say Schumer, Dems Losers in Shutdown Showdown

Chuck Schumer was criticized by both the left and the right Monday in the wake of the tentative deal to end the shutdown. Former operatives for each party said Schumer was foolish to usher Democrats into the shutdown because he had no viable strategy.

Sean BarryNovember 10, 2025

A Daniel man accused of running over a wolf with a snowmobile, bringing it injured into a bar, taunting it, then shooting it pleaded not guilty Monday. The hearing unfolded via virtual link with 54 attendees, and untold quantities listening on another streaming service.

Cody Roberts Pleads Not Guilty To Animal Cruelty Over Wolf Incident

Cody Roberts, the Daniel, Wyoming, man accused of running over a wolf with a snowmobile, bringing it injured into a bar, taunting it, then shooting it pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty Monday.

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Cheney Didn't Look Like A Future VP At The Time

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Early in his career, Dick Cheney flew under the radar. Quiet, competent, he was almost never the lightning rod, rising in the leadership in the House. That would change when he served as Secretary of Defense and Vice President.”

Dave SimpsonNovember 10, 2025

Cheyenne City Council is weighing changes to its “no soliciting” ordinance to bolster the city’s rules against unwelcome door-to-door soliciting in the wake of an aggressive sales push by roofing companies this past summer.

Fed Up With Aggressive Salesmen, Cheyenne Eyes Harsher 'No Soliciting’ Rules

After baseball-sized hail caused widespread damage throughout Cheyenne in August, some roofers disregarded “no soliciting” signs to the irritation of homeowners. City council members on Monday said the backlash was so fierce, it warrants a municipal response.

Jackson WalkerNovember 10, 2025

While the nation prepares for the 250th anniversary of America in 2026, Cody's doing a year of celebrating before and after the Fourth of July. A new mural depicting a starred and striped eagle over the city's mountains is the latest patriotic placement.

Cody Gets Early Start On America's 250th Celebration With New Patriotic Mural

While the nation prepares for the 250th anniversary of America in 2026, Cody's doing a year of celebrating before and after the Fourth of July. A new mural depicting a starred and striped eagle over the city's mountains is the latest patriotic placement.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2025

Mandy Butler, a Casper mother of two, was killed Friday night Nov. 7, 2025, when a wrong-way driver hit her Toyota SUV head-on.

Casper Mother Of Two Killed By Suspected Wrong-Way Driver

The brother of a Casper mother of two killed in a head-on collision Friday night says her children are “insanely saddened” by the devastating crash, but they're surrounded by loved ones. Her father was also in the car and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, November 10, 2025

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

Jake NicholsNovember 10, 2025

Josh Hardee and Sean Michaels stand outside the Hilltop Bank branch in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Two Officers in Hilltop Bank’s Cheyenne Office Share an Uncannily Similar Career Story

Both Josh Hardee and Sean Michaels began their careers working in finance before they felt the calling to public service. Even if their day-to-day lives look a bit different these days—Hardee spent nearly two decades with the Wyoming Highway Patrol, while Michaels rose through the ranks of the U.S. Navy during a decorated military career—the Hilltop officers say that calling to serve others has remained.

November 10, 2025

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) walks from his office to a Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on November 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Senate convened for a rare Sunday session in an attempt to end the government shutdown.

Eight Senate Democrats Defect And Vote For Shutdown Deal

The U.S. Senate voted Sunday by the slimmest of margins to end the government shutdown. Sixty votes were needed to overcome the filibuster in the Senate and the bill got the bare minimum when eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans on the vote.

Sean BarryNovember 10, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Radio Newscast: November 10, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Trump Pardons Cheyenne Mechanic * New Lead in Decades Old Casper Cold Case * Today Is 50th Anniversary Of Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck

Mac WatsonNovember 10, 2025

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