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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

Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso unleashed on Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for repeatedly refusing to condemn the LA ICE riots. He called Schumer out on the Senate floor Wednesday for saying the protests are “peaceful.”

Barrasso Unleashes On Schumer For Not Condemning LA Riots

Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso unleashed on Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for repeatedly refusing to condemn the LA ICE riots. He called Schumer out on the Senate floor Wednesday for saying the protests are “peaceful.”

Jackson Walker for Cowboy State DailyJune 12, 2025

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, second from left, applauds behind President Donald Trump after he signed bills to end the so-called California EV mandate Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Delegation Cheers As Trump Signs Bill Tossing Out ‘California EV Mandate’

Wyoming’s U.S. senators were cheering Thursday as President Donald Trump signed legislation tossing out the so-called California EV mandate, which called for an end to new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035.

Sean BarryJune 12, 2025

Tempers flared during a legislative hearing Wednesday during debates over whether Wyoming ranchers should be allowed to sell their landowner hunting tags. It could be just a warm-up to the fight that’s ahead in the 2026 session. Pictured is Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Cultural Resources Committee Chairman Sen. Tim French, R-Powell, in a file photo from the 2025 session.

Tempers Flare Over Selling Landowner Hunting Tags During Heated Hearing

Tempers flared during a legislative hearing Wednesday in debates over whether Wyoming ranchers should be allowed to sell their landowner hunting tags. It could be just a warm-up a fight ahead in the 2026 session.

Mark HeinzJune 12, 2025

Senate Democrats were outraged Wednesday that the 128 amendments tacked onto a Sen. Cynthia Lummis-backed cryptocurrency bill won’t be allowed. A new version of the bill was introduced with strong bipartisan support.

Senate Dems Outraged 128 Amendments To Lummis-Backed Crypto Bill Won’t Be Allowed

Senate Democrats were outraged Wednesday that the 128 amendments tacked onto a Sen. Cynthia Lummis-backed cryptocurrency bill won’t be allowed. A new version of the bill was introduced with strong bipartisan support.

Sean BarryJune 11, 2025

An Evansville man drew more than a dozen swastikas on walkways around city hall and the police station Tuesday to protest LGBTQ Pride flags planted outside the buildings. He then told the town council he’ll keep drawing them until the Pride flags are gone.

Evansville Man Draws Swastikas Outside Town Hall To Protest Pride Flags

An Evansville man drew more than a dozen swastikas on walkways around city hall and the police station Tuesday to protest LGBTQ Pride flags planted outside the buildings. He then told the town council he’ll keep drawing them until the Pride flags are gone.

Zakary SonntagJune 11, 2025

Some Wyoming public school districts are moving toward restricting access for homeschool families to pre-high-school sports and activities. That comes just as two new laws empowering the homeschool movement in Wyoming are taking effect.

As New Homeschool Laws Take Effect, Some Schools Push To Limit Sports, Activities

Some Wyoming public school districts are moving toward restricting access for homeschool families to pre-high school sports and activities. That comes just as two new laws empowering the homeschool movement in Wyoming are taking effect.

Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2025

Public lands sign BLM 6 10 25

$245M At Stake For Wyoming In Tug-Of-War Over Controversial Rock Springs Plan

Years of heated public debate had oil companies squaring off with environmentalists over drilling rights on 3.6 million acres of Wyoming desert. As federal officials prepare to rewrite the controversial Rock Springs plan, $245 million is at stake.

David MadisonJune 10, 2025

A motorcycle slamming into a concrete wall is the latest incident at a parking garage in downtown Cheyenne known for chaos. The mayor, police chief, county sheriff, and city councilmembers all say they’re aware of the issues and are trying to fix them.

Chaos Continues At Cheyenne Parking Garage, Motorcyclist Slams Into Concrete Wall

A motorcyclist slamming into a concrete wall is the latest incident at a parking garage in downtown Cheyenne known for chaos. The mayor, police chief, county sheriff and city council members all say they’re aware of the issues and are trying to fix them.

Renée JeanJune 10, 2025

The layers of reinforced infill on Teton Pass next to the detour built three weeks after the catastrophic failure June 8, 2024. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close Teton Pass at 6 p.m. June 20 to pave and connect the new road to the rest of Wyoming Highway 22, and reopen it at 6 a.m. on June 23. The project is on schedule to be finished by the end of July 2025.

Rebuild Of Mountain Beneath Teton Pass To Be Finished By End Of July

A year after a “catastrophic” failure caused a section of Teton Pass in northwest Wyoming to slide down the mountain, a monumental effort to rebuild it and the pass is underway. It’s expected to be finished by the end of July.

Andrew RossiJune 10, 2025

Harriet Hageman blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday for his response to the immigration riots in Los Angeles. While she stopped short of calling for his arrest, she condemned him for taking “the side of rioters over the side of law and order.”

Hageman Blasts Newsom For Putting ‘Rioters Over The Side Of Law And Order’

Harriet Hageman blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday for his response to the immigration riots in Los Angeles. While she stopped short of calling for his arrest, she condemned him for taking “the side of rioters over the side of law and order.”

Jackson Walker for Cowboy State DailyJune 10, 2025

Members of the Wyoming Delegation blasted Democrats Monday over the Los Angeles ICE riots. “We must put the safety of American citizens first and stop the left from prioritizing criminals,” said Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Wyoming Delegation Blasts Democrats For ‘Prioritizing Criminals’ In LA ICE Riots

Members of the Wyoming congressional delegation blasted Democrats on Monday over the Los Angeles ICE riots. “We must put the safety of American citizens first and stop the left from prioritizing criminals,” said Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Sean BarryJune 10, 2025

Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman is among the sponsors of a Republican-backed bill that would change June from “Pride Month” to “Family Month.” “It is time we go back to celebrating and supporting the traditional American family,” she said.

Hageman Backs Bill To Change June From ‘Pride Month’ To ‘Family Month’

Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman is among the sponsors of a Republican-backed bill that would change June from “Pride Month” to “Family Month.” “It is time we go back to celebrating and supporting the traditional American family,” she said.

Jackson Walker for Cowboy State Daily & Clair McFarlandJune 09, 2025

Despite their declining numbers across Wyoming and the West, mule deer remain wildly popular among wildlife watchers and hunters.

Wyoming’s Golden Age Of Mule Deer Is Gone, With Fewer Than Half Of Peak Numbers

Wyoming has fewer than half of the 500,000 mule deer it did during the heyday of the 1960s to 1980s, and it will likely never see mule deer herds like that again, a Game and Fish official told legislators Friday.

Mark HeinzJune 06, 2025

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis speaks at the Bitcoin 2025 conference at the Venetian in Las Vegas on May 27, 2025.

82 Amendments Piled On To Landmark Lummis-Backed Crypto Bill

The GENIUS Act, a landmark cryptocurrency bill backed by U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, has attracted 82 amendments including a few on unrelated, hot-button issues like credit card fees and tariffs. The proposal would be the first cryptocurrency bill of any kind to ever pass the Senate.

Sean BarryJune 06, 2025

50 caliber rifle hunt

Lawmakers Ponder What, If Anything, Can Be Done To Regulate Extreme-Range Hunting

Wyoming legislators on Friday discussed what can be done, if anything, to regulate extreme-range hunting. In one much talked-about instance, a hunter in Fremont County shot an antelope from 2,000 yards away. 

Mark HeinzJune 06, 2025

Wyoming lawmakers, including state Sen. Chris Rothfuss (above) and Rep. Daniel Singh, are concerned that the Trump-sponsored One Big Beautiful Bill could hamper states’ abilities to govern against AI-created harm in the future.

Wyoming Legislators Warn One Big Beautiful Bill Could Let AI Run Wild

Wyoming legislators are concerned that the Trump-sponsored One Big Beautiful Bill could let artificial intelligence run wild and impede states’ abilities to govern against AI-related threats on their own.

Clair McFarlandJune 06, 2025

Hundreds of BLM parcels across Wyoming could be put up for “disposal” if Republican senators add the sale of public lands to the Big Beautiful Bill Act. "The federal government doesn't need to perpetually own every piece of land,” Sen. Cynthia Lummis says.

Will Senate Republicans Add Sale Of Federal Land Into Big Beautiful Bill?

Hundreds of BLM parcels across Wyoming could be available to buy if Republican senators add the sale of public lands to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "The federal government doesn't need to perpetually own every piece of land,” Sen. Cynthia Lummis says.

David MadisonJune 06, 2025

A group of people tour the School Section of state-owned land near the base of Casper Mountain, where a proposed gravel mining operation has generated controversy for 14 months.

Casper Gravel Pit Killed By State Land Board

The State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday denied the renewal of six leases for a controversial gravel mining operation on state-owned land at the base of Casper Mountain. The vote is a victory for locals who waged a 14-month fight against the pit.

Zakary SonntagJune 06, 2025

Wind River Job Corps Center

New York Judge Keeps Wind River Job Corps Open

After being ordered to close their doors by the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York issued a restraining order that will keep the Wind River Job Corps in Riverton, and others across the nation, open.

Jackie DorothyJune 05, 2025

Sen. Bob Ide (left) and Sen. Troy McKeown (right)

Proposal To Scrub Property Taxes From Constitution Went Too Far, Lawmakers Say

A proposal to remove the Constitution’s structure for property taxes advanced Tuesday in a state legislative committee. Looking back two days later, the committee's chairmen say eliminating all property tax clauses would be a step too far, and they plan to narrow that draft.  

Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2025

The Sublette County Commission says its withholding $2.7 million toward building a new hospital and long-term care facility. Commissioners say they need “adequate assurances” that the Sublette County Hospital District will hold up its end of the agreements between the entities.

Sublette County Holds Back $2.7M For New Hospital In Feud With Hospital District

Sublette County and the local hospital district are feuding over the county holding back $2.7 million for a new hospital and long-term care facility. The county says the block is temporary, but the hospital district worries the delay will be costly.

Clair McFarlandJune 05, 2025

Wind River Job Corp students Igor Pool, Joshuwa Begley and Joe R. Hodge protrst outside the school.

Riverton Job Corps Students, Staff Protest Putting Program On ‘Pause’

More than 100 students and staff protested outside the Riverton Job Corps offices Wednesday with the program on “pause” after cut from . The program will end by June 30 unless Congress intervenes.

Jackie DorothyJune 04, 2025

Michael Boren testifies during a confirmation hearing at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Boren will become Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment if confirmed by the Senate.

Billionaire Idaho Rancher Who Has Clashed With Forest Service Could Oversee Agency

Michael Boren, an Idaho rancher and tech billionaire who has a history of clashing with the U.S. Forest Service, has been nominated to oversee the agency. If confirmed he would be in charge of nearly 200 million acres in western states, including more than 9 million in Wyoming.

Sean BarryJune 04, 2025

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