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Wyoming is planning to highlight its history and iconic landmarks for the nation's 250th Anniversary celebration.

What Wyoming Is Planning For The Nation’s 250th Anniversary

As states gear up for America’s 250th birthday, Wyoming is leveraging Old West icons, historic trails, and a slate of unique events to attract tourists seeking Western adventures and a front-row seat to living history.

Renée JeanOctober 02, 2025

Between Friday and Sunday, Wyoming will transition from sunny skies and near-record high temperatures to rain, clouds, 30- to 35-degree temperature drops, and as much as 18 inches of snow in the mountains. Here, people enjoy a warm fall day at Holiday Park in Cheyenne.

Enjoy Record High Temps Now, Because Cold And 18 Inches Of Snow Is On The Way

Between Friday and Sunday, Wyoming will transition from sunny skies and near-record high temperatures to rain, clouds, 35-degree temperature drops, and as much as 18 inches of snow in the mountains.

Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2025

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Fort Collins Death Makes At Least Four F.E. Warren Airman Gun Incidents

A person fatally shot Tuesday morning in Fort Collins, Colorado, was an airman serving in Cheyenne, the F.E. Warren Air Force Base confirmed to Cowboy State Daily. It’s at least the fourth shooting incident involving local airmen in about 6 months.

Clair McFarlandOctober 02, 2025

Wyoming State Capitol on October 1, 2025

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

A force of 25 Laramie County Sheriff's Office deputies and officers were sworn in by ICE and authorized to enforce immigration law under Title 8, Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on Oct. 1, 2025, in Cheyenne.

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 wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen and legendary British primatologist Jane Goodall enjoyed a picnic lunch during Goodall’s first visit to Yellowstone National Park in 2001.

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

President Trump posted memes mocking Democratic leaders on Wednesday that Republicans said were in jest. Some Democrats called them racist.

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 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.

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

A University of Wyoming NIL partnership features a live cow and student-athletes in Dairy MAX ads in a crossover promotion that bridges the state's agricultural industry and sports marketing.

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

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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

The Wyoming Libertarian Party and Americans for Prosperity Wyoming want 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. Tyler Lindholm, pictured, is the state director for Americans for Prosperity Wyoming.

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

Former University of Wyoming Dean of College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Cameron Wright.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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 he was never in the river.

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

More than 300 people filed into the Cam-plex Heritage Center Theater on Tuesday night for a presentation from BWXT about its proposed nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Gillette.

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 hospital in Afton, Wyoming.

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

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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

Jake NicholsOctober 01, 2025

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