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Dennis Sun: Biden's Climate Change Actions Will Be & How They Affect Agriculture
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Those in the beef industry really have concerns – both globally and in the U.S. – that they will suffer terrible consequences from actions taken in the name of climate change."
Dennis SunMarch 08, 2024
Committee Slips School Choice Bill Into Budget After House Killed It
A day after the House Education Committee killed a proposal to allow for another charter school in Wyoming, it was slipped into the budget bill, where it’s so far survived.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2024
Senate Will Close Loophole That Allowed Driskill To Remove Committee Chair
The Wyoming Senate will close a loophole before the next legislative session that allowed Senate President Ogden Driskill to remove Dave Kinskey as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee last summer.
Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2024
Affordable Housing Coming To Jackson After Historic Teton County Commission Vote
The Teton County Commission has approved regulations for development in the northern South Park area near Jackson — a major first step in installing affordable housing for which the region’s workforce has been pleading for years.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2024
Gillette Teen Charged As Adult For Allegedly Bringing Gun To School
A Gillette 16-year-old who had been expelled from Campbell County High School, then allegedly snuck back in and flashed a handgun, has been charged as an adult and could face more than six years in prison.
Jen KocherMarch 08, 2024
Daylight Saving Time: Wyoming Passed A Law To Kill Changing Of Clocks But It's Still Here
Wyoming is one of nearly 20 states that want to just make daylight saving time permanent and get rid of the twice-a-year clock changing, but can’t because federal regulations won’t allow it.
Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, March 8, 2024
Friday's headlines include: - No trans surgeries for minors bill passes full legislature - Cheyenne Frontier Days announces night show concerts - Drone with thermal camera finds missing Pinedale woman
Wendy CorrMarch 08, 2024
Legislature Still Hasn’t Passed A Budget, But Gordon Already Makes Veto To It
The Wyoming Legislature goes into the last day of what’s been a highly confrontational 2024 session Friday without having passed a budget, but that hasn’t stopped Gov. Gordon from already vetoing part of it.
Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2024
Sheridan Police Say Reports Of Strange Men, Ski Masks And Sketchy Machete Threat Not Related
Sheridan Police Chief Travis Koltiska said a series of reports this week of strange men approaching people, others in ski masks, and an exaggerated report of a man with a machete aren’t related.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2024
Only A Veto By Gov. Gordon Can Keep Wyoming’s Gun-Free Zones
A bill to eliminate Wyoming’s gun-free zones easily passed its final vote before the state’s Senate Thursday, 28-8, and is headed to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk where only his veto can stop it from becoming law.
Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2024
Thermal Drone Used To Save Woman Missing In Rugged Northwest Wyoming
A video released Thursday shows how a drone equipped with a thermal camera was used to find a special needs woman lost in the rugged Wyoming wilderness near Pinedale. The thermal camera showed her body heat signature moving through the woods.
Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2024
Wyoming Legislature Passes Bill To Ban Transgender Surgeries On Minors
The Wyoming legislature on Thursday passed a bill banning minors from receiving transgender treatments in the state. With the governor’s signature, Sen. Anthony Bouchard’s “Chloe’s Law” legislation will take effect July 1.
Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days Announces 2024 Night Show Concert Lineups
Cheyenne Frontier Days on Thursday announced its 2024 night show concert lineups including Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Machine Gun Kelly, T-Pain, and Ludacris.
March 08, 2024
Police Say Torrington Teen Was Drunk And High When She Caused Fatal Crash
Police arrested a 19-year-old Torrington woman Tuesday, alleging she was drunk and high when she wrecked her car in November, killing her front-seat passenger, Dallas Fierro. If convicted, Brianna Green could face 20 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024
Sally Ann Shurmur: Bidding Farewell To The Three Wyoming Swim And Dive Athletes
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "On Wednesday, the state and the University of Wyoming bid farewell to the three Wyoming swim and dive athletes who were killed in a car crash on the horrific Highway 287 that runs from Laramie to Fort Collins."
Sally Ann ShurmurMarch 07, 2024
Legislator Says Wyoming Freedom Caucus Is ‘Weaponizing’ House Roll Call Votes
State Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, said members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus have been “weaponizing” the legislative process through the calling of roll call votes.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2024
New Fishing Pond Could Make Cheyenne A Bass, Bluegill Hotspot
A new 2-acre fishing pond in Cheyenne could become a hotspot for anglers going for bluegill and bass.
Mark HeinzMarch 07, 2024
Wyoming Sex Abuser Quits Trial During Victim’s Testimony, Takes Plea
A Wyoming man who sexually abused a 10-year-old girl abruptly ended his trial this week during the victim’s testimony, gave a “no contest” plea and was sentenced that day.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024
Cheyenne Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend Over $36,000
A 68-year-old Cheyenne man was formally charged Wednesday with allegedly killing his longtime girlfriend last November, then draining her various bank accounts of more than $36,000.
March 07, 2024
Critics Say BLM ‘Doing Bare Minimum’ For Wyoming Oil And Gas Lease Auctions
Critics of oil and gas lease auctions held by BLM want more federal land offered for sale, with one Wyoming industry representative saying the agency is just “doing the bare minimum” required to favor green polices.
Pat MaioMarch 07, 2024
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Thursday's headlines include: - UW swimmers remembered at funeral service in Laramie - Homeless man unexpectedly announces in hearing that he killed someone - Togwotee Pass “Stop Sign Challenge” on again, after huge massive dump of snow
Wendy CorrMarch 07, 2024
UW Swimmers Killed In Crash Remembered As Dedicated, Loving Teammates
Three University of Wyoming swim team members killed in a Feb. 22 car crash were remembered Wednesday as dedicated, fun-loving and caring teammates.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024
Mixed Feelings In Wyoming Legislature About Budget ‘Compromise’
A budget proposal finalized Tuesday may face some serious pushback in the House and Senate when it’s presented to the full Legislature on Thursday afternoon.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2024
First Property Tax Relief Bill Of The Wyoming Leg. Session Headed To Gordon’s Desk
The Wyoming Senate passed and sent the first property tax bill to come out of the 2024 session to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk for approval Wednesday, a bill that will cut property taxes for long-term homeowners by 50%.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2024