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Letter To The Editor: The Wyoming Legislature Isn't As Bad As It Looks
Dear editor: There are countless examples of how a normal, everyday citizen here in Wyoming can go to the halls of power and make a difference. This proves once and for all: Our legislature works.
October 02, 2025
25 Laramie County Deputies Sworn In For Immigration Enforcement
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday had 25 deputies sworn in to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with its enforcement. The deputies will work with federal authorities in enforcing immigration law, and detaining people who are in the country illegally.
Steve BohnelOctober 02, 2025
Famed Wyoming Photographer Looks Back On 25-Year Friendship With Jane Goodall
Famed Wyoming wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen said his close friend, iconic British primatologist Jane Goodall, was driven in her mission, but charming enough to connect with all sorts of people. Goodall died Wednesday at age 91.
Mark HeinzOctober 02, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Mum On Trump’s Sombrero Memes Mocking Dems
Wyoming’s congressional delegation declined to weigh in Wednesday on memes posted by President Donald Trump that mock top Democrats. Both memes feature House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York with a fake sombrero and handlebar mustache.
Sean BarryOctober 02, 2025
When Phone Lines Go Out, Laramie County Dispatch Advises Find A Cop On The Street
When the Laramie County dispatch center was cut off from the public with a phone line problem early Wednesday, the Laramie County dispatch center offered a workaround: go out and find a cop on the street or get to the police station.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 02, 2025
Live Cow, Student-Athletes Star In University Of Wyoming Dairy NIL Deal
A University of Wyoming NIL partnership features a live cow and student-athletes in Dairy MAX ads in a first-of-its-kind crossover promotion that bridges the state's agricultural industry and sports marketing.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 01, 2025
Tom Lubnau: The Becky Hadlock Saga Just Got Worse
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock ignored the subpoena. She informed the lawmakers she would not come to their tar and feathering because she had a prior commitment. Ignoring a subpoena is a really bad idea."
Tom LubnauOctober 01, 2025
Wyoming Libertarian Party Says School Choice Doesn't Have To Be 'MAGA'
The Wyoming Libertarian Party wants school-choice opponents to reconsider, saying teachers can use the system to their advantage. The Wyoming Education Association says those claims don't change its stance that the state's program is unconstitutional.
Steve BohnelOctober 01, 2025
Judge Says Ousted UW Dean Can Keep Suing For ‘Retaliation’ Demotion
A former University of Wyoming dean can keep suing the university over his demotion, a judge ruled Tuesday. He claims the demotion was “retaliation” for not funneling money to a school headed by the UW president’s partner.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2025
Wyoming Hunter Calls Bull Moose To Within 10 Feet To Experience ‘Pure Rush’
A Wyoming hunter called in a bull moose to within 10 feet of where he stood while hunting elk Tuesday. The hunter said he experienced a “pure rush,” and was safe because he was behind a tree. “I’m brave, but I’m not an idiot,” he said.
Mark HeinzOctober 01, 2025
Widow Of Slain Sheridan Officer Feels ‘Rage And Bitterness’ As Killer’s Mom Sentenced
The mother of the man who killed a Sheridan, Wyoming, police sergeant in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison for giving him at least one gun. Sgt. Nevada Krinkee's widow Karla said she deals with feelings of "rage and bitterness."
Jackson WalkerOctober 01, 2025
False Reporting Charge May Come From Bogus Claim Man Fell Into Casper River
The Casper Police Department says a false reporting charge may come from Tuesday’s hourslong search of the North Platte River after a man claimed his brother fell in. The brother was found safe “at his residence” and was never in the river.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 01, 2025
BWXT Pitches Nuclear Fuel Plant In Gillette As Locals Wrestle With Mixed Emotions
BWXT officials promise a $500 million nuclear fuel plant will bring more than 200 jobs to Gillette without creating or storing nuclear waste there. But residents told the company Tuesday they're wrestling with the idea of a nuclear future.
David MadisonOctober 01, 2025
Star Valley Health Sues, Says Billing Company Shorted It More Than $2.5 Million
Afton-based hospital Star Valley Health on Tuesday sued the company running its billing system, claiming it caused the hospital to lose at least $2.5 million. This follows community outcry in late April about financial shortfalls at the hospital.
Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Jake NicholsOctober 01, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
* Mutant Bighorns Near Lovell * Wyoming Deadliest State for Big Rigs * Barrasso: Dem Idiocy To Blame For Shutdown
Mac WatsonOctober 01, 2025
Bill Sniffin: ‘Heal Up And Hair Over?’ Early Yellowstone Visitors And A Cheyenne Bell Ringer
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “One of the benefits of writing a statewide column is all the mail I get from readers with lots of interesting perspectives. Here are just a few of them.”
Bill SniffinOctober 01, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Barrasso, Lummis, & Hageman Are To Blame
Dear editor: Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman, having not fulfilled their oaths of office should resign their offices immediately – before drawing one more paycheck.
October 01, 2025
Guest Column: UW School of Energy Resources Thanks Wyoming For Building The Future Of Energy
Holly Krutka, executive director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming, writes, "Wyoming is one of the few places where academia, government and industry can work together constructively."
Guest ColumnOctober 01, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Pins Likely Federal Shutdown On ‘Idiocy’ Of Democrats
Wyoming’s members of Congress blame Democrats for not voting with Republicans to keep the government open. From the Senate floor Tuesday, Sen. John Barrasso said a shutdown would be a result of the “idiocy” of Democrats.
Sean BarryOctober 01, 2025
Wyoming Supreme Court Reverses Seizure Of $54K From 76-Year-Old Caught With Drugs
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a judge's order that the state could take $54,226 from a retired Wamsutter trucker. The state claimed the money was part of a drug conspiracy, but the judge let the state have it too easy in court.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2025
Sheridan County May Drop Tax Deferral That Only 2 Have Signed Up For In A Decade
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is pushing for deeper property tax cuts after championing a 25% cut this year. Meanwhile, Sheridan County may drop its property tax deferral program because only two people have signed up in 10 years.
Jackson WalkerSeptember 30, 2025
Wyoming Tops List Of Deadliest Trucking States, Industry Group Says It’s Skewed
A safety watchdog group says Wyoming leads the nation in trucking fatalities, but state industry leaders dispute the ranking, blaming harsh weather and per capita math for skewed stats. Most crashes involve out-of-state drivers on dangerous highways.
Scott SchwebkeSeptember 30, 2025
Baiting Elk With Salt Licks Was Once OK Wyoming, But Is Now Illegal
Baiting big game with corn, salt licks and other treats is illegal and frowned upon as unethical across the West. But it didn’t used to be, and was once standard practice in Wyoming. It’s still allowed in other places, such as Texas.
Mark HeinzSeptember 30, 2025