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Wyoming Judge Blocks School Choice Money Days Ahead Of First Payouts

A Cheyenne-based judge on Friday temporarily blocked the first phase of payouts for Wyoming’s new school choice program days ahead of the first checks going out July 1. The program gives $7,000 toward private schools or homeschooling for students.

Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2025

Lummis Says Congress Needs To Set Cryptocurrency Rules By End Of Year

Sen. Cynthia Lummis says Congress needs to pass rules for digital assets by the end of the year to take advantage of having “the most pro-crypto president.” A Wyoming expert says the state is still on track to be the first with its own stable token.

Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025

An estimated 300-400 people gathered at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to rally in opposition of U.S. Sen. Mike Lee's proposal to sell off parcels of federal public land.

5 House Republicans Say They’ll Sink Big Beautiful Bill If Land Selloff Is In It

Five House Republicans say in a terse letter Thursday they will sink the entire One Big Beautiful Bill Act if it includes a provision to sell public lands. “We cannot accept the sale of federal lands that Sen. (Mike) Lee seeks,” they wrote.

Sean BarryJune 27, 2025

A man in Grand Teton National Park jumps headfirst through the open window of his car when he realizes a grizzly bear is close and advancing.

Grand Teton Tourist Dives Headfirst Through Open Car Window To Avoid Grizzly

A tourist in Grand Teton National Park found himself between a grizzly and its mate earlier this month, so he took the only escape available — he dove headfirst through the open window of his car. A tour guide got a photo of the man’s moment of escape.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, June 27, 2025

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

Jake NicholsJune 27, 2025

Case Against Star Valley Man In Wife’s Death Proceeds After Contentious Hearing

After a contentious hearing full of objections, debates over court rules and photographs of his injured wife before she died, the manslaughter case against a Star Valley man advanced to District Court on Thursday.

Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, June 27, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * Homeschoolers Fight For Sports * Hundreds Protest Against Sale Of Lands * Paralyzed Firefighter Walks Out Of Hospital

Wendy CorrJune 27, 2025

Cody Anderson addresses the Carbon County School District 1 board during its regular meeting Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Rawlins Homeschool Parents Blast Proposed Sports Ban At Board Meeting

Rawlins-area homeschool parents on Thursday blasted a proposal to ban their middle schoolers from sports and other public school activities. Several school board members then voiced opposition to the move.

Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2025

Hundreds Cheer At Public Lands Rally As Provenza Calls Sen. Mike Lee A 'Jackass'

Hundreds attended a rally Thursday evening in Cheyenne to protest Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s proposal to sell federal public land. State Rep. Karlee Provenza received the loudest cheer when she called him a “jackass.”

Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025

Guest Column: Sen. Mike Lee Needs To Learn About The Importance Of Transparency

Guest columnist Rob Wallace writes, "My hope is that Sen. Lee adopts Wyoming’s proven way of patience and truly listening over coffee if he continues to undertake matters that are so deeply felt by us. Whether in the state Legislature or in Congress, the public has to be a part of public land decisions."

Guest ColumnJune 27, 2025

Letter To The Editor: State Can Handle The Public Lands Much Better Than The Feds

Dear editor: My years of working with federal agencies as a county commissioner and state senator have taught me one thing. If we ever have an opportunity to control our own destiny by taking control of the federal lands as a state, we should take it.

June 26, 2025

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, talks to reporters about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Barrasso Remains Confident As One Big Beautiful Bill Takes Procedural Beating

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is taking a procedural beating. How much of a beating is a matter of spin. Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans remain confident as the Senate parliamentarian continues to nix key portions of the budget bill.

Sean BarryJune 26, 2025

After suffering devastating injuries responding to a house fire on Feb. 28, Laramie firefighter Dylan Schilt spent months in recovery at a physical therapy center in Denver. On June 20, he walked out and greeted fellow firefighters.

Laramie Firefighter Crushed And Paralyzed In House Fire Walks Out Of Hospital

Laramie firefighter Dylan Schilt was left temporarily paralyzed when a massive stone chimney chase collapsed on him and a colleague on Feb. 28. After four months of intense work, he walked out of a Denver inpatient physical therapy center last week.

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2025

Pilot Kevin Hefley was identified as the man shot and killed Tuesday, June 24, 2025, west of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, the Laramie County Sheriff's Office reports.

Brief: ‘Shooter Has Been Located’ In Killing Of Pine Bluffs Crop Duster

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday identified the 52-year-old Pine Bluffs crop duster who was shot and killed Tuesday. Little information is being released as the agency investigates, but officials report that “the shooter has been located.”

Dale KillingbeckJune 26, 2025

Dave Belote, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, is one of Airloom Energy's national advisors and has been helping the company ensure it's specs are in line for military service.

Laramie-Based Airloom Energy Gets Pentagon Thumbs Up For Innovative Turbine Tech

Laramie, Wyoming-based Airloom Energy already counts Bill Gates as an investor and believer in its innovative horizontal wind turbine technology. Now it also has an endorsement from the Trump administration’s Pentagon for military use.

Renée JeanJune 26, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, right, has only himself to blame for the downfall of his plan to sell federal public lands. Former Assistant Interior Secretary Rob Wallace, left, says Lee shot his bill in the foot when “he cut the public out of the discussion.”

Former Asst. Interior Secretary Says Downfall Of Land Sale Bill Lee’s Own Fault

Sen. Mike Lee has only himself to blame for the downfall of his plan to sell federal public lands. Former Assistant Interior Secretary Rob Wallace says Lee shot his bill in the foot when “he cut the public out of the discussion.”

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2025

RNC Wants To Help Chuck Gray Defend Wyoming’s Voter Citizenship Law

The Republican National Committee filed a motion Thursday to help defend Wyoming’s new law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Secretary of State Chuck Gray said he welcomes the RNC to help “combat radical left-wing” opposition.

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2025

Guest Column: When the State Silences the Town – A Betrayal of Local Government

Pinedale Mayor Matt Murdock writes, "Wyoming’s Constitution guarantees that municipalities may govern their own affairs. Yet this session, we saw bills that sought to ban our memberships, override our ordinances and zoning with one-size fits all mandates, and second-guess our public votes."

Guest ColumnJune 26, 2025

Wyoming Farmers Want More Federal Oversight Of Foreign Ag Land Ownership

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation supports a bill that would provide more federal oversight of foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill, introduced Monday, would include the Secretary of Agriculture in overseeing foreign investment in the U.S.

Matthew ChristianJune 26, 2025

State Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, left, and Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody.

‘Great Job Of Feeding The Legal Profession’: Driskill Blasts Freedom Caucus

State Sen. Ogden Driskill is blasting the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, saying bills backed by the group are “doing a great job of feeding the legal profession.” The Freedom Caucus says Driskill has “flip-flopped” to take “the side of woke Democrat attorneys.”

Matthew ChristianJune 26, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, June 26, 2025

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

Jake NicholsJune 26, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Hunters Dig In Their Heels * Public Lands Proposal In Shambles * Busted For Racing In Grand Teton Park

Wendy CorrJune 26, 2025

Wyoming Takes Cautious Step Toward Licensing Natural Health Doctors

Wyoming lawmakers have taken a tentative step toward licensing naturopathic doctors to practice in the state. Multiple state representatives noted during the meeting that they've benefitted from natural healing.

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2025

Georgia residents and decorated Army veterans Hank Ward (left) and Chris Clemmens love hunting white-tailed deer together in their home state. Through a program called Vets 4 Huntn & Fishn, they hope to enjoy Wyoming elk hunts too.

Purple Heart Vet On Wyoming Hunt Almost Tangled With Moose — And Wants To Come Back

As a Purple Heart recipient, Hank Ward has seen a lot, but he’ll never forget the first time he saw a moose in the wild in Wyoming. He almost tangled with a young bull that didn’t see him. Like many vets treated to Wyoming hunts, Ward wants to come back.

Mark HeinzJune 25, 2025

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