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<title>Debate On Abortion Law Gets Emotional On Wyoming House Floor | Cowboy State Daily</title>

As Wyoming legislators debated a “heartbeat act” abortion bill, Rep. Kevin Campbell grew emotional Thursday remembering a 14-year-old girl — his mother. “I was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1969,” he said tearfully. "I was adopted that same year.”

Debate On Abortion Law Gets Emotional On Wyoming House Floor

Mac Watson

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<title>Cowboy State Daily Newscast: Friday, February 20, 2026 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Friday's headlines include:
* Emotional Night At Capitol
* Fatalities In Interstate 80 Wrecks
* Senator Says Gambling Is “Out Of Control"

Cowboy State Daily Newscast: Friday, February 20, 2026

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Don Day Weather

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<title>Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Friday, February 20, 2026 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Chance of snow in some parts of Wyoming on Friday and cold. Continued cold overnight with snow possible in some locations. Highs from the low 20s to low 30s. Lows from negative single digits to low teens. 

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Friday, February 20, 2026

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Andrew Rossi

Transportation

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<title>"But The Road Is Dry!": Understanding Wyoming’s "Rolling Closure" Strategy | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A driver who comes across a "rolling closure" might see nothing but clear skies and dry conditions, so why is the road closed? WYDOT says it's to keep towns from being overwhelmed. “The closure isn't necessarily due to conditions where you are," they said.

"But The Road Is Dry!": Understanding Wyoming’s "Rolling Closure" Strategy

David Madison

Politics

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<title>Senator Says Gambling "Out Of Control" In Wyoming, Pushes Bills To Rein It In | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Sen. John Kolb, the loudest voice on gambling in the legislature this session, is pushing four different bills to tighten up regulations on the industry. "Gaming within the state of Wyoming has exploded into a multibillion-dollar business," Kolb said.

Senator Says Gambling "Out Of Control" In Wyoming, Pushes Bills To Rein It In

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Greg Johnson

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<title>Couple In White Bronco Promise Casper Homeless Men Jobs, Leave Them Facing Felonies | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Duped by a couple in a white Ford Bronco into cashing more than $22,000 worth of bogus checks at local banks, four down-on-their-luck Casper men now face felony charges. One man said he cashed a check he found “with his name conveniently written on it.”

Couple In White Bronco Promise Casper Homeless Men Jobs, Leave Them Facing Felonies

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