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Letter To The Editor: Where's The 'Merit' In Judges Driving Public Defenders Off The Ledge?

Dear editor: "For those of us in the trenches, it appears that judicial 'merit' is akin to cronyism. It means knowing the right people is a substitute for experience in the courtroom and knowledge of the law."

June 14, 2025

Legislators Propose Tax Hikes On Sports, Horse Racing And Machine Betting

A Wyoming legislative committee proposed three tax hikes this week on multiple gaming industries. It also plans to insert a money-monitoring system into gaming machines across Wyoming bars, casino-style halls and truck stops.

Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2025

Since 1978, Carlo Betti Ricci has sold all sorts of items celebrating Wyoming and the American West and in his store, Jack and Gill, that's located in the beach destination of Rimini, Italy. He also loves Donald Trump, but says Ronald Reagan is his favorite U.S. president.

Meet The Italian Shop Owner Who Loves Wyoming And Everything American West

For nearly 50 years, Carlo Betti Ricci has run a store in Rimini, Italy, that shows his love for Wyoming and the American West. That includes Wyoming flags, a jackalope and even framed underwear worn by John Wayne.

Anna-Louise JacksonJune 14, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, June 14, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsJune 14, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, June 14, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsJune 14, 2025

A locked gate blocks Boswell Road at the Ox Yoke Ranch property line. The property owners say they want to allow public access, but are worried about liability issues — because official jurisdiction over the road remains murky.

Popular Snowy Range Road Stays Closed Because Nobody Can Figure Out Who Owns It

Boswell Road in southeast Wyoming’s Snowy Range has been there since before Wyoming was a state. But it remains officially closed because nobody can figure out who owns it. In the meantime, the closure is killing a housing project.

Mark HeinzJune 14, 2025

A grizzly bear walks through a meadow in Montana.

Montana Grizzly Killed By Landowner Is Seventh Killed This Year In State

A male grizzly was shot and killed Wednesday south of the northcentral Montana town of Havre on the northeast side of the Bear's Paw Mountains. It’s the seventh grizzly killed this year in the that state.

Jimmy OrrJune 13, 2025

The Roundup: A Conversation With Scott Anderson

This week, host Wendy Corr chats with Wyoming broadcaster Scott Anderson. The Jackson radio host and station owner talks about the value of local radio, what he's learned from being involved in local government, and the joys of being a dad.

Wendy CorrJune 13, 2025

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board, led by Riverton resident and Chairwoman Ruby Calvert, sued President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for removing three Democratic members from the group’s board.

Wyoming Delegation Supports Defunding PBS, NPR And A Foreign Aid Agency

Wyoming’s U.S. senators say they will vote for clawing back $9.4 billion from PBS, NPR and a foreign aid agency. Rep. Harriet Hageman helped push the measure through the House on Thursday.

Sean BarryJune 13, 2025

Cameron Wright, right, is a former University of Wyoming dean who was demoted after a disagreement with UW President Ed Seidel, left. Wright is suing the university asking for his job back.

Demoted Dean Who Fought With UW President Sues To Get Job Back

A University of Wyoming dean who fought with the UW president and was demoted after refusing to move state money earmarked for engineering education filed a lawsuit Thursday to get his position reinstated. He claims the demotion was illegal retaliation.

Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2025

Kelsey Johnson mysteriously disappeared from her Gillette home in April. She's no longer missing after telling police in Denver where she is, but her family and friends are still worried.

Gillette Woman Last Seen Two Months Ago Turns Up In Colorado

A Gillette woman last seen two months ago after mysteriously disappearing from a trailer home in Gillette was located safe in Colorado on Thursday. Even so, her family and friends remain worried for her safety.

Jen KocherJune 13, 2025

Dennis Sun: More Countries are Exporting Beef

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "One of the best barometers to measure the demand for beef worldwide is to count the countries exporting beef today. Demand is setting records for tons exported."

Dennis SunJune 13, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Justice Demands that We Reconsider Gestational Agreements

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "For a century and a half, Wyoming had defined mothers in the most obvious and natural way conceivable. She’s the person who gives birth to the child. But in 2021, the legislature blew up motherhood by creating a new legal term: gestational carrier."

Jonathan LangeJune 13, 2025

A Japanese Black cow with zebra stripes painted onto its body as part of a Japanese study. The cow might look ridiculous, but scientists found that the stripes were a significant deterrent to biting flies, which led to the cows displaying fewer defensive behaviors when painted.

Should Wyoming Ranchers Paint Zebra Stripes On Their Cows? Science Says Yes

A team of scientists has shown that painting zebra stripes on cattle reduces the biting flies landing on them by more than 50%. Should Wyoming ranchers start painting their cows? The science says it would work, but ranchers see it as a last resort.

Andrew RossiJune 13, 2025

Construction progressing on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody, Wyoming, in April.

High Court Hands LDS Church Win On Controversial 101-Foot Cody Temple

The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling Friday, denying a Cody group the chance to challenge the approval of a Latter-day Saints temple. The decision ends two years of controversy over the 101-foot-tall temple in a residential neighborhood.

Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2025

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is piecing together what happened in the early morning hours Friday, June 13, 2025, that left a person dead just south of Cheyenne at a mobile home park at 505 Williams St. Sheriff Brian Kozak said two people have been detained and that “this is a homicide investigation.”

Two In Custody After Fatal Shooting South Of Cheyenne

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is piecing together what happened in the early morning hours Friday that left a person dead just south of Cheyenne. Sheriff Brian Kozak said two people have been detained and that “this is a homicide investigation.”

Greg JohnsonJune 13, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, June 13, 2025

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

Jake NicholsJune 13, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, June 13, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * EPA Rolls Back Biden Rules * Historical Society Splits With Counties * Gordon Says Wyo Isn't L.A, No Troops Necessary

Wendy CorrJune 13, 2025

The California National Guard stands in formation in Los Angeles in response to ongoing immigration riots. Gov. Mark Gordon says he doesn't expect a similar resposne will be necessary at Wyoming protests.

'Wyoming Is Not Los Angeles:' Gordon Doesn’t Expect Need For Guard At Protests

With anti-Trump protests planned for at least 13 Wyoming towns Saturday, Democrats are calling on Gov. Mark Gordon to reject Trump if he tries to deploy the Wyoming National Guard. Gordon says he doesn’t expect that because “Wyoming is not Los Angeles.”

Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2025

Sublette County Gives Hospital Pledged $2.7 Million Grant, Settles Feud

Sublette County on Wednesday gave the Sublette County Hospital District the final $2.7 million it had pledged to help build new medical facilities. In turn, the hospital district is transferring nearly 2 acres to the county.

Clair McFarlandJune 13, 2025

Archaeologists looking for artifacts in Sunrise, Wyoming, which lies in Platte County, where the historical society said it plans not only to leave Wyoming Historical Society, but will likely keep the dues money it had been sending the organization.

Wyoming Historical Society Kicks Out County Chapters As Rift Widens

Wyoming Historical Society has announced it is kicking out all of its county chapters. It’s a move that widens a growing rift that has divided Wyoming’s historical community.

Renée JeanJune 12, 2025

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Califorinia, is taken down during a press conference held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday.

Wyoming Delegation Calls Senator’s Takedown At Press Conference A ‘Political Stunt’

Sen. John Barrasso says Sen. Alex Padilla made a “spectacle of himself” after federal agents took down Padilla at a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A spokesman for Sen. Cynthia Lummis called the incident a “political stunt.”

Sean BarryJune 12, 2025

Genesis Alkali workers underground in the company's Wyoming trona mine operating continuous mining equipment and other machinery.

WE Soda Downsizes Wyoming Trona Operation While Ramping Up Production

WE Soda, the world's largest producer of natural soda ash, confirmed this week it’s downsizing positions following a $1.43 billion acquisition of Genesis Alkali's two Wyoming mines.

David MadisonJune 12, 2025

The Dave Johnston Power Plant near Glenrock.

Trump’s EPA To Roll Back Biden-Era Emission Rules On Coal-Fired Power Plants

The EPA is making good on one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises, announcing Wednesday it's rolling back Biden-era emissions rules on U.S. power plants. Wyoming power providers are pleased with the move.

David MadisonJune 12, 2025

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