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Scott Clem: The Quiet Coup Against The Constitution

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "The Constitution is not self‑executing. It requires guardians. And if Wyoming doesn’t choose guardians, we shouldn’t be surprised when Washington continues to take more than it was ever given."

Scott ClemMarch 12, 2026

Controversial Three-Quarter Percent Sales Tax Could Head To Fremont County Voters

A proposed three-quarter percent sales tax to cover ambulance services, public transportation and commercial air in Fremont County could land on the August primary ballot after Fremont County Commissioners narrowly passed a resolution in a 3-2 vote.

Kate MeadowsMarch 12, 2026

Hurricane force winds uprooted large trees all across Cheyenne on Friday, causing considerable damage.

‘It’s Carnage’: Wyoming Wind Gusts Up To 109MPH Blow Over Trucks, Rip Off Roofs

A Wyoming windstorm with gusts reported as high as 109 mph has blown over dozens of commercial trucks, ripped roofs off buildings, and uprooted trees on Thursday. “It’s carnage,” is how meteorologist Don Day described the damage.

Greg Johnson & Kate MeadowsMarch 12, 2026

Wyoming State Senate President Bo Biteman Announces Candidacy For U.S. House

Wyoming state Senate President Bo Biteman announced Thursday he's running for the state's lone U.S. House seat. He described himself as a “constitutional conservative,” adding "I can’t be bought… I can’t be controlled. I’m my own man.”

Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, March 12 2026

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

Jake NicholsMarch 12, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * CheckGate Complaints Dismissed * 4-Year Old Tells Cops, ‘Mommy’s Dead’ * No Veto Override Of 2nd Amendment Act

Mac WatsonMarch 12, 2026

Angela Montoya, above, and Alvin Syrovatka.

Torrington Woman Accused Of Letting Boyfriend Molest Girl Set For Plea Hearing

A Torrington woman accused of allowing her boyfriend to perform sex acts with a 4-year-old girl is scheduled for a plea hearing Thursday. The boyfriend, already convicted for abusing the child, will be sentenced Friday.

Greg JohnsonMarch 11, 2026

20-Vehicle Pileup Between Laramie And Sinclair On I-80 Sends Two To Hospital

A 20-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Sinclair during a blizzard Wednesday sent two people to hospitals and shut down the highway in both directions. Officials blame ice, high winds, and drivers unprepared for winter’s sudden return.

Kate MeadowsMarch 11, 2026

Wyoming House leaders tossed out ethics complaints against Democratic Reps. Mike Yin and Karlee Provenza over the “CheckGate” scandal, finding no rules broken. But they acknowledged the political fallout from the controversy was painful.

No Legislative Misconduct Found Against Dems Who Aired 'CheckGate’ Scandal

Wyoming House leaders on Wednesday dismissed ethics complaints against Democratic Reps. Mike Yin and Karlee Provenza over the “CheckGate” scandal. House Speaker Pro Tem Jeremy Haroldson said they didn't break any rules, but their actions caused fallout.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

Tom Lubnau: From Forbidden Soviet Rock to Sold-Out American Shows

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In 2014, a Russian sound engineer named Leonid Vorobyev decided to give himself an unusual 60th birthday present. Instead of a cake, he assembled a band. Not just any band. Imagine a band full of all stars."

Tom LubnauMarch 11, 2026

Guest Column: A Tale of Two City Councils

In a guest column, Rep. Ann Lucas writes, "But if we are going to go to the lengths of literally spending millions to bring a western way of life to Cheyenne, why on earth are we devoting time, money, and resources trying to keep a farm out?"

Guest ColumnMarch 11, 2026

Just like a fish would, this muskrat bit a flyfishing angler’s fly on the North Platte River. Luckily for the muskrat, a fishing guide quickly removed the hook and set the critter free.

Wyoming Fly Fisherman After Trout Catches Muskrat Instead On North Platte River

A Wyoming fly-fishing and his clients were on a stretch of the North Platte River legendary for its trout when they caught a muskrat on their line instead. The determined rodent chased and bit a string leech on a fishing fly, just like a trout would.

Mark HeinzMarch 11, 2026

Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park is increasingly crowded with tourists wanting to capture its Old West Wyoming vibe.

Wyoming Puts Up $4 Million To Keep Up With Impacts From Booming Tourism

Wyoming has launched a $4 million Outdoor Rec and Tourism Trust Fund to expand trails and amenities. The goal is to manage the impacts of a booming tourism industry while improving quality of life for residents and boosting local economies.

Renée JeanMarch 11, 2026

A 14-year-old has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the back of the head in their home in Laramie County just south of Cheyenne city limits.

First-Degree Murder For Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Accused Of Shooting Mom In Head

A 14-year-old Cheyenne boy is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the head from behind. “It’d be a lot easier to accept that she killed herself than my son tried to kill her,” his father said.

Greg JohnsonMarch 11, 2026

Law enforcement cluttered the Senate gallery Wednesday ahead of an override vote on the Second Amendment Protection Act — a bill all Wyoming sheriffs opposed and on which the Senate failed to override the governor’s veto.

Senate 9 Votes Short Of Reversing Gordon’s Second Amendment Protection Act Veto

The Wyoming Senate tried and failed by nine votes Wednesday to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill called the “Second Amendment Protection Act.” Sheriffs for all 23 Wyoming counties opposed the bill, calling it messy and overreaching.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

House Tries, Fails To Override Gordon Veto: Governments Can Still Deduct Union Dues

Despite a gentle insistence by the bill’s sponsor that real, local people see its value, the Wyoming House on Wednesday failed to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill that sought to ban government entities from collecting union dues.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

"Daddy Was Mad At Mommy": Young Girl Finds Mother Dead In Riverton Murder Case

The young daughter of a 24-year-old woman found dead Saturday, shot in the face in a Riverton motel room, told authorities: “Daddy was mad at Mommy,” and “Mommy’s dead,” court documents say.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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

Jake NicholsMarch 11, 2026

Digitally created Antlers Arch sign with the Teton mountains in the background.

Jackson Hole’s Debates Are Getting Bigger - So Is the Local News Covering Them

AntlersArch.com and the Teton Tattle newsletter aim to bring independent, locally rooted coverage to one of Wyoming’s most influential communities.

March 11, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wednesday's headlines include: * Gordon Vetoes SAPA * School Confirms Teacher in Video * Yellowstone Spots First Grizzly Of 2026

Mac WatsonMarch 11, 2026

J.R. Riggins represents House District 59 in Casper.

Guest Column: SAPA – A Solution Looking For A Problem

Rep. J.R. Riggins writes, "The Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA) wants to protect gun owners from wide-reaching federal firearm confiscation. I certainly agree, but the failure to cite federal law leaves Wyoming law enforcement to speculate throughout the day about whether they are complying with SAPA."

Guest ColumnMarch 10, 2026

Wellspring Health Access in Casper is Wyoming's only surgical abortion clinic.

Pro-Choicers Want Retired Judge To Hear Case Against 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban

The pro-choice coalition that has sued to block every abortion restriction Wyoming has passed since 2022 is challenging the state’s “Heartbeat” act. It filed Tuesday for a retired judge who has already blocked two abortion restrictions to hear the case.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Ken Buck: A Tale Of Two Cities — How The Lie Of Socialism Is Hurting America

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The left would like to convince the public that the American dream has been replaced by a socialist fervor. It hasn't. But progressives continue to try to foist their radical agenda on everyday families."

Ken BuckMarch 10, 2026

Commercial truckers check in at the Cheyenne Port of Entry about 5 miles north of the Wyoming-Colorado border.

Immigrant Trucker Freed After Wyoming Judge Rejects Homeland Security Policy

A Wyoming judge rejected a new DHS policy that detains immigrants who have been living in the U.S. consistently during their immigration proceedings. He also ordered a bond hearing for a detained immigrant trucker, who is now free while his case continues.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

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