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Uranium Operation Is Wyoming’s First Fast-Tracked By Trump’s New Energy Rules
Uranium Energy Corp. is the first Wyoming uranium operation to be fast-tracked by the Trump administrations new permitting rules. The facility, 40 miles northwest of Rawlins, plans to go from semi-dormant to a leading U.S. producer in 12 months.
David MadisonAugust 09, 2025
Sturgis At 85: Does The Legendary Motorcycle Rally Still Have Its Edge?
As the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally winds up this weekend, one biker said he misses the old days. He laments the presence of khaki shorts and tennis shoes. He bemoans the rally’s turn toward family friendliness, evidenced by the declining numbers of topless women.
Zakary SonntagAugust 09, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, August 9, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsAugust 09, 2025
Colorado Wildlife Agents Target Sheep-Killing Wolf That Might Be From Wyoming
A wolf that killed three sheep in Colorado is safe for now, as wildlife agents can’t go after it because of a wildfire. Meanwhile, locals say it’s a wolf that wandered in from Wyoming in February.
Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2025
Wyoming Ranchers Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Wyoming Corner-Crossing Case
The Wyoming Stock Growers and other agricultural groups want the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a Wyoming corner-crossing case. They say the high court should finally settle whether corner-crossing is legal.
Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Brent Weigner
Retired Cheyenne teacher Brent Weigner has set world records - not for his teaching, but for his marathon running! In this episode, host Wendy Corr chats with Weigner about running, teaching, and lifelong adventuring.
Wendy CorrAugust 08, 2025
Casper Man Convicted Of Seeking Sex From Teens Caught Again By Vigilante Group
A 41-year-old Casper man convicted of trying to solicit sex from teen girls has been caught again. While awaiting sentencing, he was caught by a vigilante group propositioning whom he thought were 13-year-old girls.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025
Dennis Sun: Sticker Shock for All
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For all those in the business of providing beef to consumers, prices have never been higher. Beef producers and feedlot operations are cautiously happy, as they realize commodity prices can go south at anytime."
Dennis SunAugust 08, 2025
Jonathan Lange: No Government Should Define Church Doctrine
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “A government with the power to judge between religion and politics is a government with the power over both.”
Jonathan LangeAugust 08, 2025
Natrona County Bans Big Trucks On 26 Roads Amid Gravel Mine Controversy
Natrona County commissioners aren’t done taking action that could impact a controversial gravel mining operation proposed for the base of Casper Mountain. This week, they voted to ban heavy trucks on 26 roads, including one near the disputed mine.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025
After Son Dies In ATV Crash, Cheyenne Family Pleads: ‘Always Wear A Helmet’
The family of a 16-year-old Cheyenne boy who died from brain injuries after a July 17 ATV crash on Elk Mountain will celebrate his life Saturday. His dad says he was someone who “always made everyone smile” and pleads for others to “always wear a helmet.”
Dale KillingbeckAugust 08, 2025
University Of Wyoming Open To Selling Naming Rights To Arena-Auditorium
The University of Wyoming is open to offers for naming rights to the Arena-Auditorium, the Cowboys’ college basketball arena. Known as the “Double A,” the Arena-Auditorium has been corporate-name free since it opened in 1982.
Justin GeorgeAugust 08, 2025
Southwest Wyoming Oil Patch Nearly Depleted After 100 Years Of Production
After a century of oil production, a new federal report finds only 3 million barrels of undiscovered oil left in southwest Wyoming’s Phosphoria Formation. Scientists are now shifting focus to the formation’s potential for critical minerals like phosphate.
David MadisonAugust 08, 2025
Potential Buyers Emerge For Closed Wyoming Newspapers
In the wake of the shutdown of eight Wyoming newspapers, potential buyers are emerging for at least some of them. The former Pinedale Roundup editor says she’s already secured money to buy the paper, and there’s reportedly interest in at least two others.
Greg JohnsonAugust 08, 2025
Greybull City Administrator Resigns From $210K Remote Second Job In Connecticut
The city administrator for Greybull was also working remotely for a city in Connecticut as its chief financial officer. She quit that $210,000 per year position last week after town officials there learned she was also working in Wyoming. Greybull’s mayor says the town knew about the other job and was fine with it.
Renée JeanAugust 08, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, August 8, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 08, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 8, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Gigantic Wyoming Ranch Listed For $79.5M * Wyo Newspapers Shut Down When Sale Fell Through * Body Pulled From Bighorn River In MT Not Missing Hiker
Wendy CorrAugust 08, 2025
Wyoming Ranch Bigger Than Rhode Island Lists For $79.5 Million
Wyoming’s expansive Pathfinder Ranches come in at nearly 1 million acres — bigger than the state of Rhode Island. And it’s on the market for $79.5 million.
Renée JeanAugust 08, 2025
Shutdown Of Wyoming Newspapers Triggered By Missed Deadline To Sell Company
The parent company of eight Wyoming hometown newspapers shut them down with no notice Wednesday after a deal to sell them fell through. Industry leaders say that’s no excuse for the “unconscionable” way employees were treated.
Greg JohnsonAugust 08, 2025
Man Sentenced To 24+ Years for Deadly DUI Crash That Dismembered Motorcyclists
A 26-year-old Mexican national whose pickup “catastrophically dismembered” two motorcycle riders in Goshen County two years ago while driving while under the influence of methamphetamine was sentenced Thursday, to between 24.25 and 27 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2025
Wyoming Man Sues Ski Resort After Roller Coaster Seatbelt Allegedly Fails
Juan Camacho claims he was ejected from a roller coaster at a Jackson resort when his seatbelt failed, leading to injuries. He is suing Snow King Mountain Resort and manufacturer Wiegand Sports for alleged negligence and defective equipment.
Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2025
Wyoming Woman Bares All, Then Promptly Wins 50th Sundance Burnout Contest
The Sundance Burnout is a Wyoming tradition during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. A Gillette woman won the 50th Burnout this week, in part by boldly lifting her top to bare it all to win it.
Renée JeanAugust 07, 2025
Air Force To Use Wyoming-Made Portable Nuclear Reactors To Power Bases
Microreactor manufacturer Radiant has signed a deal to deliver a mass-produced microreactor to power a U.S. Air Force base and promote energy independence. The company wants to make them in Natrona County, Wyoming.
David MadisonAugust 07, 2025
Former Award-Winning Foster Dad Gets Max Of 178 Years For Sexual, Physical Abuse Of Kids
The former award-winning foster dad from Casper was sentenced to 178 years in prison Thursday for sexual and physical abuse of children in his care. One mother said Marler left his victims “damaged,” while he denied the abuse and said he was a “good father.”
Dale KillingbeckAugust 07, 2025