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Laramie Teacher Surprised With $25,000 Milken Award — The 'Oscar Of Teaching’
Garrid Halsey, a STEM teacher at Laramie Middle School, received the Milken Educator Award in a surprise assembly Friday. Considered the “Oscar of teaching,” the award comes with an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and a $25,000 check.
Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2025
Legislators Grill Wyoming Business Council, Say It ‘Picks Winners And Losers’
The Wyoming Business Council was grilled by legislators this week over its $111.8 million budget request, while Gov. Mark Gordon recommends it receive about half that. At least one legislator wants to eliminate the agency.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2025
Dennis Sun: It Takes Two to Engage
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The last convention of the year will be the WSGA Winter Roundup in Casper on Dec. 8-10 at the Ramkota Hotel. This winter meeting is a great place to engage, express opinions and learn about opportunities in the cattle industry. And, you can bet your voice will be heard."
Dennis SunDecember 05, 2025
Jonathan Lange: We Need a Realistic Approach to Teen Suicide
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “We have had a 500-percent spike in teen suicides that hardly anybody talks about. What happened? What accounts for such an alarming increase?”
Jonathan LangeDecember 05, 2025
Drivers Are Destroying Road Closure Gates By Racing Past Them Before They Lower
When bad weather hits and drivers see road closure gates lowering in Wyoming, some race to get past them before they’re down. In the process, many gates have been hit and destroyed. Not to mention, being on a closed road is a bad idea.
Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2025
Breakthrough: Idaho Lab Produces World’s First Molten Salt Fuel For Nuclear Reactors
Idaho National Laboratory announced a breakthrough this week that it’s created the world’s first molten salt fuel for nuclear reactors. That has Wyoming’s growing nuclear industry excited for its potential use in advanced nuclear power plants.
Kate MeadowsDecember 05, 2025
Polar Vortex Is About To Make Things A Lot Colder Across Wyoming
The Arctic polar vortex is expected to move south, which some say will lead to the coldest, harshest winter in years. Wyoming meteorologist Don Day plays down those dire predictions, even though he says the frigid air would make Wyoming colder.
Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2025
Why Does Gas Cost 70-80 Cents A Gallon Less In Denver Than Cheyenne?
An aggressive gas price war in the Denver metro area has prices there as low as $1.67 a gallon, while in Cheyenne the average is $2.45. Industry experts say there are several reason why motorists there are paying so much less.
Scott Schwebke & Greg JohnsonDecember 05, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, December 5, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 05, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Radio Newscast: Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * I Didn’t Shoot, Says Road Rage Trucker * Former Wyoming Schools Chief Remembered * Daughter Of Police Chief Gets Jail For Poisoning Dog
Mac WatsonDecember 05, 2025
Scott Clem: Why Would We Give More Power To State Government?
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Will changing the constitution benefit some while harming many others? I question the wisdom of transferring more of the people's inherent power to the government. Am I the only one?"
Scott ClemDecember 05, 2025
Daughter Of Rock Springs Police Chief Gets 42 Days For Poisoning Roommate's Dog
The daughter of the Rock Springs, Wyoming, police chief was sentenced to 42 days in jail and $2,224 restitution Wednesday for poisoning her roommate’s dog, leading to its having to be put down.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2025
UW Graduate In Transgender Sorority Member Lawsuit Speaks At White House
A former University of Wyoming student who sued her sorority for admitting a transgender member spoke Wednesday at a White House education event. She joined a discussion on political bias in U.S. universities.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2025
Father And Son Named Bass Reel In Wyoming’s First World-Record Largemouth
When John and Tucker Bass moved from Tennessee, they were unsure about Wyoming’s bass fishing. Then Tucker, 12, caught a world record-setting largemouth bass in Fremont County.
Mark HeinzDecember 04, 2025
Former Laramie Mayor, Lobbyist Accused Of Stealing From Mental Health Group
Former Laramie mayor and lobbyist Andi Summerville is accused of stealing over $31,000 from a Wyoming mental health nonprofit she led, facing eight felony charges after investigators found unauthorized purchases and self-written checks.
Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2025
Guest Column: Keeping Public Lands in Public Hands is a Wyoming Value
Alex Bakken writes, "Here's an invitation for Sens. Barrasso and Lummis and Rep. Hageman to affirm something that already unites this state by joining leaders from neighboring states as members of the Public Lands and Senate Stewardship caucuses."
Guest ColumnDecember 04, 2025
Residents Trash Cheyenne Homeless Center, Closing It For Holidays
Clients have trashed rooms at Cheyenne’s Journey Center for Families, a nonprofit for the homeless operated by COMEA, forcing the organization to close for the holidays. The center says it won’t reopen until sometime next year.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 04, 2025
Feds Say Southwest Wyoming Is Sitting On Trillions Of Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas
The USGS estimates 4.7 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas remains under southwest Wyoming. Combined with other recent assessments, federal scientists have identified enough gas to supply the entire country for 18 months.
David MadisonDecember 04, 2025
Former Wyoming Schools Chief Judy Catchpole Dies, Remembered For Humor, High Energy
Wyoming’s leaders, past and present, are mourning the loss of former Superintendent of Public Instruction Judy Catchpole, who died on Thursday at the age of 81. Catchpole is remembered for her boundless energy, sense of humor and advocacy for children.
Jimmy OrrDecember 04, 2025
Popular Cheyenne Honky-Tonk Outlaw Saloon To Close, Owes Bank $1.7 Million
Cheyenne’s Outlaw Saloon is part dive bar, part honky-tonk and known for hosting music, boxing and even little people wrestling. That ends this weekend when the Outlaw closes after the bank foreclosed on it to recover $1.7 million owed.
Greg JohnsonDecember 04, 2025
'Road Rage' Trucker Says Pickup Driver Actually Shot At Him
A trucker accused of shooting at a pickup with a child inside claims the pickup driver actually fired first in a road rage incident. A judge found probable cause Wednesday to send the case to district court on multiple felony charges.
Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2025
All 103 Animals Rescued From 'Abhorrent' Cheyenne Hoard Have Been Adopted
After the adoption of Carmen San Diego, a sulcata tortoise, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter has found homes for all 103 animals rescued from a hoarding case in October officials called "abhorrent." They're the lucky ones, as 22 dead animals were also found.
Andrew RossiDecember 04, 2025
In Colorado, Wolves Are Getting Closer To The Denver Metro Area
Colorado’s reintroduced wolves have been closing in on the Denver Metro area, but officials don’t expect trouble — as long as people don’t feed them.
Mark HeinzDecember 04, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, December 4, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsDecember 04, 2025