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State OKs $5 Million for Housing Projects, Gray Tries To Ban Resident Aliens

In a recurring spat on the difference between resident aliens and illegal immigrants, the Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board voted Thursday to allocate $5 million for infrastructure and housing projects — mostly for small towns.

Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2026

Casper Judge Blocks Wyoming’s 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban

A Casper-based judge on Friday blocked Wyoming’s newest abortion ban, the fourth near-total abortion ban Wyoming judges have blocked in four years. The judge said the pro-choice advocates could have faced "irreparable harm" from the ban.

Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2026

Wyoming Faces Competition From Utah, Other States, To Recruit Firearms Companies

As more firearms companies set up shop in Second Amendment-friendly states, Wyoming faces challenges, such as limited housing, in competing with states like Utah. Those gun laws are a major reason firearms companies relocate.

Mark HeinzApril 25, 2026

Jonathan Lange: 'The Story of Everything' Is A Great Movie

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “This movie gave me hope that our own incessant arguing can find agreement. If Einstein and Hoyle could ultimately change their minds to agree with Hubble and Lemaître, we can learn something from them."

Jonathan LangeApril 25, 2026

Casper Woman Apologizes After Cleaning The Wrong House

Casper housekeeper Monica Howse is getting a wave of laughs — and sympathy — after she mistakenly walked into the wrong home and started cleaning it. “To whoever’s house I just walked into and started cleaning: I AM SO SORRY!” she said.

Kolby FedoreApril 24, 2026

The latest Laramie County Truck Around and Find Out crackdown caught 46 illegal commercial drivers, bringing the total to nearly 120 since November. That includes an illegal driver was still behind the wheel despite having his license revoked 13 times.

46 Illegal Truckers Caught During Latest Laramie County Truck Around Crackdown

The latest Laramie County Truck Around and Find Out crackdown caught 46 illegal commercial drivers, bringing the total to 118 since November. That includes an illegal driver who was still behind the wheel despite having his license revoked 13 times.

Greg JohnsonApril 24, 2026

Wildlife Officials Say Colorado Wolves Aren't Wandering Because Pups Expected Soon

Colorado’s wolves are wandering less as of late; some say it could be because the most far-ranging wolves have left the state. But wildlife officials think it’s because packs are hunkering down close to dens, waiting for a new crop of pups this spring.

Mark HeinzApril 24, 2026

Food Freedom Fight: State Orders Cody Creamery To Stop Selling Raw Milk Lattes

The State Ag Dept. has ordered Cody's Hippy Cow Creamery to stop selling its popular raw milk lattes. Tyler Lindholm, the architect behind the Food Freedom Act, says the state is wrong and will push for a legislative fix. "That's just insane," he said.

Renée JeanApril 24, 2026

A Casper homeowner says he was left confused — then amused — after security cameras captured a woman removing bags of garbage from his dumpster just before a scheduled pickup this week. Authorities say dumpster diving is legal.

Casper Family Confused After Seeing Dumpster Diver Taking Their Garbage

A Casper homeowner says he was left confused — then amused — after security cameras captured a woman removing bags of garbage from his trash bin just before a scheduled pickup this week. Authorities say dumpster diving is legal.

Kolby FedoreApril 24, 2026

A committee of the Wyoming Republican Party meets Friday to discuss potential declarations and platform changes and additions. That included one that, had it passed, would have declared the U.S. a Christian nation and Wyoming a Christian state.

‘God Never Forced Anyone’: Wyoming GOP Rejects Declaring Wyoming A Christian State

A committee of the Wyoming GOP on Friday rejected a proclamation to declare the U.S. a Christian nation and Wyoming a Christian state. “God never forced anyone like this,” said Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, while others said the GOP platform already honors God.

Clair McFarlandApril 24, 2026

Powder River Energy Plans $23.5 Million Solar-Battery Project Near Moorcroft

A $23.5 million utility-scale solar generation and battery storage project is moving forward near Moorcroft. It will allow Powder River Energy to be in control of a power generation source for the first time in its 80-year history.

Kate MeadowsApril 24, 2026

Dennis Sun: Cattle from Mexico – Good or Bad?

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Cattle crossing the border is not an easy process, nor should it be. The threat of a New World Screwworm infestation would shut down many states moving cattle. We just can’t afford to have it."

Dennis SunApril 24, 2026

Cody resident Aubrey Slackey saw a grizzly tearing into some hay bales near Yellowstone and started shooting video.

Wyoming Places: It's Not Every Day You See A Grizzly Fall Off Some Hay Bales

When Cody resident Aubrey Slackey saw a grizzly on top of some hay bales near Yellowstone, he started shooting video. Then the grizzly fell off. “He looked like he was embarrassed. He gave me a look like, ‘You didn’t just see me do that,’” he said.

Mark HeinzApril 24, 2026

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Jake NicholsApril 24, 2026

A defiant Wyoming Republican Party said Thursday it won’t comply with state laws governing political parties and will sue to overturn them. “The state has no right to meddle in the internal affairs of the party,” said GOP Chair Bryan Miller.

Wyoming Republican Party Vows To Sue, Won’t Comply With State Laws

The Wyoming Republican Party said Thursday it won’t comply with state laws governing political parties and will sue to overturn them. “The state has no right to meddle in the internal affairs of the party,” said GOP Chair Bryan Miller.

Clair McFarlandApril 24, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, April 24, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Fireball Rips Across Wyo Sky * Grizzly 610 Could Have New Cubs * State GOP Members Want More Autonomy

Mac WatsonApril 24, 2026

Mohan Dangi poses in front of Central Wyoming College's Sacagawea statue. He still remembers removing snow from the surrounding sidewalks on campus at 3 a.m. in the morning, when he was a CWC student.

From Nepal To Riverton, One Student’s 30-Year Journey Leads To Global Partnership

When a young student from a rural Nepali village with no running water finally found his way to America and Central Wyoming College in Riverton 30 years ago, it was a leap of faith. He was back Thursday to explore partnerships between Wyoming and Nepal.

Renée JeanApril 24, 2026

Grizzly 610 is pictured here with her most recent litter of three cubs, on May 6, 2023.

Famous Grizzy 610 A No-Show So Far This Year, Could Mean She Has Cubs

Grizzly 610, one of Grand Teton National Park's most famous bears, has yet to emerge this year. But her fans aren’t worried. They say it probably means she has a new cub, or cubs. In which case, she’ll show up next month with her little ones in tow.

Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026

Scott Clem: Who I Like So Far In The Upcoming Republican Primary

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "If a candidate is willing to ruthlessly attack their political opponents to get elected, they will eventually turn that same ruthlessness on the people they’re supposed to serve to gain and retain power."

Scott ClemApril 23, 2026

Guest Column: The Blueprint of Prosperity — Originalism, Accountability And The American Miracle

Guest columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Recently, 110 signators put their names to a letter targeting me and the Freedom Caucus. While political opposition is natural, such coordinated efforts often reveal a frustrating modern reality: a willingness to bypass rigorous, constitutional debate in favor of public posturing."

Guest ColumnApril 23, 2026

No Affordable Housing: Only 2 Teton County Sheriff's Deputies Live In Teton County

Working as a first responder in the nation’s richest county illustrates a complex problem: How does a sheriff's deputy who earns a starting salary of $70,000 live in a town where the median home price is $3 million? They don't. Only 2 of 30 live there.

Kate MeadowsApril 23, 2026

Inmate Serving Life At Rawlins Prison Caught Watching Child Porn On PlayStation

A man serving life in the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins for sexually abusing young girls was caught by a guard watching child pornograpy on a PlayStation. He said he got files while in an out-of-state prison where security is more “relaxed.”

Kolby FedoreApril 23, 2026

Wyoming state Rep. Karlee Provenza and a Montana legislator posted video corner-crossing at the Carbon County spot that started a yearslong legal war. Corner-crossing was affirmed legal in Wyoming last year, but it’s illegal in Montana.

To Prove Corner-Crossing Is Legit, Wyoming, Montana Lawmakers Cross Corners

Wyoming state Rep. Karlee Provenza and a Montana legislator posted video of themselves corner-crossing at the Carbon County spot that started a yearslong legal war. She said she took the video to demonstrate the legality of corner-crossing in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026

Lander Wood Shop Burns Down In High Winds, Nearby Homes Threatened

High winds helped fan a fire that burned a Lander wood shop to the ground on Wednesday, also threatening nearby homes. For rural fire departments, responding when people you know are devastated makes firefighters take the job "very personally."

Dale KillingbeckApril 23, 2026

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