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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Cheyenne Wind Project Denied * New Diesel Delete Case Delayed * Grizzly Attacks Hiker In Yellowstone

Wendy CorrSeptember 17, 2025

A 29-year-old solo hiker sustained serious injuries after encountering a bear near the northeastern shore of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. It's Yellowstone's first human-bear incident resulting in injury since 2021.

Hiker Seriously Hurt In Bear Attack Near Yellowstone Lake

A 29-year-old solo hiker sustained serious injuries after encountering a bear near the northeastern shore of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. It's Yellowstone's first human-bear incident resulting in injury since 2021.

Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2025

Wyoming’s new top federal prosecutor Darin Smith, at podium, has asked for a delay in the case of Levi Krech of Gillette, inset, accused of tampering with diesel emissions devices.

Wyoming Diesel 'Delete' Case Delayed, Accused Hopes It's A Sign EPA Is Backing Off

Accused of deleting emissions systems from diesel trucks in the heart of Wyoming's coal country, a Gillette man's federal plea hearing was delayed this week. His defense attorney said it could be a sign that the EPA is backing off.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Education Association Staffer Should Not Lose Job

Dear editor: I was disappointed to read the Reid Rasner letter to the editor “Wyoming Education Association Should Terminate Staffer,” calling out by name a fellow Wyoming citizen for censure and the loss of her job over her viewpoints.

September 17, 2025

Matt Korda, a watchdog who tracks global nuclear weapons trends, was at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne on Tuesday to highlight Wyoming’s lead role in the $141 billion replacement of aging Minuteman III missiles.

Nuclear Watchdog Visits Wyoming As State Prepares For Sentinel Missiles

A watchdog who tracks global nuclear weapons trends was in Wyoming on Tuesday to highlight Wyoming’s lead role in the $141 billion replacement of aging Minuteman III missiles at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Renée JeanSeptember 16, 2025

Wyoming food benefits, aka SNAP, will soon come up $3.4 million short under impacts from the Big Beautiful Bill. It will be up to state legislators to decide if the state should make up the federal shortfall.

With Food Benefits Coming Up $3.4 Million Short, Wyoming Agencies Sound Alarm

Wyoming food benefits, aka SNAP, will soon come up $3.4 million short under impacts from the Big Beautiful Bill. It will be up to state legislators to decide if the state should make up the federal shortfall.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 16, 2025

An explosion of color has begun to cover Wyoming's landscapes, and the transition happens fast. Wyomingites who want to see the best and boldest golds, reds and oranges will want to plan and prioritize to ensure they see everything at its peak.

When And Where To Go To See Wyoming’s Fantastic Fall Colors

An explosion of color has begun to cover Wyoming's landscapes, and the transition happens fast. Wyomingites who want to see the best and boldest golds, reds and oranges will want to plan and prioritize to ensure they see everything at its peak.

Andrew RossiSeptember 16, 2025

A mountain lion killed an antelope buck and stashed its carcass near the Thermopolis Golf Course, creating a macabre surprise for the person who discovered it. Wyoming Game and Fish later trapped and relocated a “subadult” mountain lion.

Mountain Lion That Stashed Antelope Carcass Near Thermopolis Golf Course Relocated

A mountain lion killed an antelope buck and stashed its carcass near the Thermopolis Golf Course, creating a macabre surprise for the person who discovered it. Wyoming Game and Fish later trapped and relocated a “subadult” mountain lion.

Mark HeinzSeptember 16, 2025

When Robert Redford was told he couldn’t buy the Hole-in-the-Wall bar in Thermopolis because it was installed in the Hot Springs County Museum, he bought another Wyoming bar. Then he had a replica of the Hole-in-the-Wall bar made for his home.

Wyoming Remembers Robert Redford For His Love Of The Wild West

When Robert Redford was told he couldn’t buy the Hole-in-the-Wall bar in Thermopolis because it was installed in the Hot Springs County Museum, he bought another Wyoming bar. Then he had a replica of the Hole-in-the-Wall bar made for his home.

Jackie DorothySeptember 16, 2025

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Campbell County Considers Putting Nuclear Waste Ban To A Vote

Campbell County Commissioners on Tuesday considered a ballot resolution asking people to vote on whether nuclear waste should be stored there. With other states eying Wyoming for their waste, "we need to make a statement," Commissioner Jerry Means said.

David MadisonSeptember 16, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Release The Epstein Files

Dear editor: Regarding our two serving senators, I will not vote for either of you in your next elections. And if Rep. Hageman also fails to ultimately vote in favor of releasing all of the Epstein files, I will not vote for her next time, either.

September 16, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Unanswered Questions About Latest Affordable Housing Project in Jackson 

Dear editor: During the past few years, local developers have figured out that under the veil of “affordable housing” for the economically vulnerable, they can get taxpayers to subsidize their employees.

September 16, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: My 538-Mile Loop Drive Included Spectacular Wyoming Rivers And Lakes

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “During the first week of August, I traveled from Lander up to Lovell and then over to Yellowstone and then back home. This amounted to 538 miles of dry country interrupted by fertile fields, beautiful rivers, and spectacular lakes and reservoirs."

Bill SniffinSeptember 16, 2025

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‘I’ll Kill You All’: Cheyenne Airman Accused Of Pulling Gun During Beer Pong Game

A 22-year-old F.E. Warren Air Force Base airman is accused of pulling a gun during a game of beer pong and threatening to “kill you all.” He was mad after another airman said he looked like “Diego off of Dora the Explorer."

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 16, 2025

Welcome to Wyoming's Grand Targhee Resort, which sits just inside the Wyoming state line near Driggs, Idaho. As the resort expands, will Idaho expand its laws to allow Teton County, Idaho, to impose a 2% lodging “user fee” — aka tax.

Idaho Wants To Charge Tax For Impact Of Wyoming Tourists

Teton County, Idaho, wants a 2% fee on short-term rentals as the Grand Targhee resort expansion in Alta, Wyoming, promises millions in tax revenue for Wyoming. The Idaho side of the Jackson-Driggs community will get little lodging tax benefits.

David MadisonSeptember 16, 2025

Ultramarathon trail runners in Alberta, Canada, had to be re-routed late Sunday after a grizzly charged and followed nearby campers. A Wyoming ultramarathoner says racers should carry bear spray in grizzly country.

Grizzly Disrupts Alberta Ultramarathon, Wyoming Runner Urges Always Carry Bear Spray

Ultramarathon trail runners in Alberta, Canada, had to be re-routed late Sunday after a grizzly charged and followed nearby campers. A Wyoming ultramarathoner said racers should always carry bear spray in grizzly country.

Mark HeinzSeptember 16, 2025

The Cheyenne YMCA has been serving people in Wyoming's capital city for nearly 70 years, but needs $8 million in repairs and is 800 members short of breaking even. Now the facility is in its last two weeks and will close its doors permanently Sept. 26.

After Nearly 70 Years, Cheyenne YMCA Will Close For Good Sept. 26

The Cheyenne YMCA has been serving people in Wyoming's capital city for nearly 70 years, but needs $8 million in repairs and is 800 members short of breaking even. Now the facility is in its last two weeks and will close its doors permanently Sept. 26.

Renée JeanSeptember 16, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Education Association Should Terminate Staffer

Dear editor: Charlie Kirk is an American hero. Yet here in Wyoming, Sarah Hummel, Northeast Region President of the Wyoming Education Association, chose to attack him publicly with venom and disrespect.

September 16, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Lummis Should Protect Crypto Kiosks

Dear editor: As Sen. Lummis continues working on the CLARITY Act, she should consider including responsible consumer protections at crypto kiosks.

September 16, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) Is Necessary

Dear editor: The problem is that without clear labeling, consumers can’t be sure what they’re buying, because imports are blended and labeled “Product of USA” even if the meat is only processed and packaged in the US.

September 16, 2025

A Laramie County landowner who is against a massive 170-wind turbine project says the giant windmills have a negative impact on earthworms, which leads to soil erosion. Scientists, in a 2021 study in the Netherlands, back his claim.

Landowner Says Wind Turbines Negatively Impact Earthworms, Scientists Agree

A Laramie County landowner who is against a massive 170-wind turbine project says the giant wind turbines have a negative impact on earthworms, which leads to soil erosion. Scientists, in a 2021 study in the Netherlands, back his claim.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 16, 2025

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