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Guest Column: Wyoming Women Deserve the Truth, And Real Choices 

Guest columnist Nathan Winters writes, "Our state’s mothers and daughters deserve better than the false choice between abortion and abandonment. They deserve a culture of life, one that tells the truth, offers real care, and values both mother and child."

Guest ColumnOctober 23, 2025

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Alex Petrino: Mental Health Is Education -- Wyoming Shouldn't Cut What Keeps Students Learning 

Guest columnist Alex Petrino writes, "As lawmakers debate recalibration, I urge them to keep mental health at the forefront of the conversation, not as a footnote but as an essential line item, as foundational as transportation and textbooks."

Guest ColumnOctober 23, 2025

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Guest Column: Yes, I Want My Government to Pick Winners — Because Wyoming Deserves to Win

Laramie County Commissioner Gunnar Malm writes, "There’s a phrase tossed around — 'government shouldn’t pick winners and losers.' It sounds principled but in reality, it’s often just an excuse to do nothing while other states take bold action to secure their futures."

Guest ColumnOctober 23, 2025

Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Tim Patrick, right, and his brother Mayor Mayor Rod Patrick testify for the Management Audit Committee on Oct. 21, 2025. They weren’t in office in 2022 when the alleged improprieties happened.

State Criminal Investigation Against Town Of Manderson Closes With No Charges

A state investigation into Manderson’s faulty 2022 audit, which sparked a criminal investigation, ended without charges, authorities announced Tuesday. Town leaders blame the prior administration, and lawmakers demand continuing oversight.

Clair McFarlandOctober 23, 2025

Wyoming's been enjoying a mild autumn with warm temperatures and a lack of snow and cold blasts. That may seem unusual, but it's average, something October hasn't been for several years in Wyomng.

Is It Unusually Warm? Nope, Wyoming Finally Gets A Totally Average October

Wyoming's been enjoying a mild autumn with warm temperatures and a lack of snow and cold blasts. That may seem unusual, but it's average, something October hasn't been for several years in Wyomng.

Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2025

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is defending President Donald Trump while he draws pointed criticism from Democrats as heavy equipment demolished the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $250 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

Wyoming Delegation Defends Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Ballroom’ From Critics

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is defending President Donald Trump while he draws pointed criticism from Democrats as heavy equipment demolished the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $250 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

Greg JohnsonOctober 23, 2025

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, the Senate’s second-ranking GOP member, left, said President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans remain unified in not negotiating with Democrats to reopen the government.

Barrasso: Trump Won’t Step In To Resolve Shutdown Standoff

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, the Senate’s second-ranking GOP member, said President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans remain unified in not negotiating with Democrats to reopen the government.

Sean BarryOctober 23, 2025

This view from a Teton Pass webcam gets the most of all WYDOT cameras. It's popular with people who commute between Jackson and Idaho, especially in winter.

WYDOT Traffic Cameras Get Viewers From Around The World

The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s highway webcams are vital for Jackson-area workers checking for treacherous weather ahead of their commutes to and from Idaho. They’re also a lifeline for deployed soldiers homesick for the Cowboy State.

Jackson WalkerOctober 23, 2025

A Wyoming woman who once housed killer Dale Wayne Eaton believes her family’s property may hold clues to the 28-year-old case of missing runner Amy Wroe Bechtel. She hopes police will bring cadaver dogs to search an old cabin there.

Police Believe Tip In Amy Wroe Bechtel’s Disappearance Worth Looking Into

A Wyoming woman who once housed killer Dale Wayne Eaton believes her family’s Natrona County property may hold clues to the 28-year-old case of missing runner Amy Wroe Bechtel. She hopes police will bring cadaver dogs to search an old cabin there.

Renée JeanOctober 22, 2025

A suspected explosive placed on the Great Seal outside Wyoming’s state Capitol on Tuesday was a “deconstructed live firework munition,” investigators said Wednesday. The Division of Criminal Investigation has identified two people of interest.

Suspected Capitol Bomb Was Modified Firework, DCI Has Two People Of Interest

A suspected explosive placed on the Great Seal outside Wyoming’s state Capitol on Tuesday was a “deconstructed live firework munition,” investigators said Wednesday. The Division of Criminal Investigation has identified two people of interest.

Jackson WalkerOctober 22, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Spending Other People’s Money To Fund A Political Crusade

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "There are 700,000 reasons the Campbell County Library Board should be apologizing for its actions. Don’t hold your breath."

Tom LubnauOctober 22, 2025

A driver racing a Corvette at 112 mph at night on Happy Jack Road between Cheyenne and Laramie got busted and a hefty fine. The Albany County Sheriff's Office says going that fast on a dark, rural road is not only reckless, it's "playing deer dodgeball."

Sheriff Says Driving 112 MPH At Night On Rural Road Is 'Playing Deer Dodgeball'

A driver racing a Corvette at 112 mph at night on Happy Jack Road between Cheyenne and Laramie got busted and a hefty fine. The Albany County Sheriff's Office says going that fast on a dark, rural road is not only reckless, it's "playing deer dodgeball."

Scott SchwebkeOctober 22, 2025

Secretary of State Chuck Gray testified for the Management Audit Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Casper about a raft of proposed bills that aim to prevent botched elections.

Lawmakers Advance Four Bills That Aim To Catch, Prevent Botched Elections

Four bills seeking to catch and prevent fraud and botched elections in Wyoming are headed into the 2026 legislative session after the Management Audit Committee advanced them all Tuesday.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

Dottie, a young shorthaired Australian Shepard, was bitten in the head and carried of by a mountain lion on her owners’ property near Newcastle.

Dog Survives After Mountain Lion Snatches Her By The Head Near Newcastle

An Australian shepherd named Dottie is alive at home after a mountain lion snatched her by the head and tried to carry her off Sunday. Her owners say more lions have been showing up around their Newcastle, Wyoming, property lately.

Mark HeinzOctober 22, 2025

Seven Thermopolis residents have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove two Hot Springs County commissioners — Paul Galovich, left, and Bob Aguiar — accused of misconduct over a disputed campground permit. The governor is investigating as tensions over the local Tipi Retreat saga continue.

Thermopolis Residents Want Gordon To Remove 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners

Seven Thermopolis residents have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove two Hot Springs County commissioners accused of misconduct over a disputed campground permit. The governor is investigating as tensions over the local Tipi Retreat saga continue.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

David Wilkinson, 35, of Casper is accused of trying to burn down the house of his ex-boyfriend, but he made sure he saved his pet snake from the fire, according to police. David Wilkinson waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday and could face up to 25 years in prison.

Casper Man Accused Of Trying To Burn Down Ex’s House, But He Saved Pet Snake

A 31-year-old Casper man accused of trying to burn down the house of his ex-boyfriend made sure he saved his pet snake from the fire, according to police. David Wilkinson waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday and could face up to 25 years in prison.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 22, 2025

The FBI is now involved in an investigation stemming from a suspected bomb found Tuesday outside the Wyoming Capitol Building. The federal agency has the "safe parts" of the device, which was left on the Great Seal in front of the Capitol.

FBI Now Involved In Wyoming Capitol Bomb Investigation 

The FBI is now involved in an investigation stemming from a suspected bomb found Tuesday outside the Wyoming Capitol Building. The federal agency has the "safe parts" of the device, which was left on the Great Seal in front of the Capitol.

Jackson WalkerOctober 22, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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

Jake NicholsOctober 22, 2025

Other than some sarcastic clapping, Tuesday's Laramie County Republican Party meeting was fairly civil in the wake of previous meetings that led to arguments and infighting among some members.

No Fireworks At First Laramie County GOP Meeting After Conflicting Fundraisers

Other than some sarcastic clapping, Tuesday's Laramie County Republican Party meeting was fairly civil in the wake of previous meetings that led to arguments and infighting among some members.

Jackson WalkerOctober 22, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Capitol Evacuated; Explosive Found * Wyo National Guard Not Getting Paychecks * Third Consecutive Grizzly Attack Near Yellowstone

Mac WatsonOctober 22, 2025

After the Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock failed to show for a Wyoming legislative committee’s subpoena, the panel chair on Tuesday said he would seek a court order compelling her to testify at a later meeting.

Legislative Committee Wants Court Order To Make Weston County Clerk Testify

After the Weston County clerk failed to show for a Wyoming legislative committee’s subpoena, the panel chair on Tuesday said he would seek a court order compelling her to testify at a later meeting.

Clair McFarlandOctober 22, 2025

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