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Cody Couple Grows Tropical Fruits Year-Round In Unique Geothermal Greenhouse
Lynn and Karl Lampe of Cody grow fruits and vegetables all year-round in their self-designed and unique geothermal greenhouse. The greenhouse uses the earth’s temperature to regulate growing conditions, making it possible to grow tropical fruits.
Amber SteinmetzApril 26, 2025

Locals Say Best Thing About Cooke City Is That It’s ‘Not New York City’
Thousands of tourists visit Cooke City, Montana, outside the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The local Alpine Motel publishes an annual list of what those visitors can expect to experience there. No. 1 is it’s “not New York City.”
Andrew RossiApril 26, 2025

Still No Trace Of Popular UW Professor Missing For Nine Months
Despite extensive searches of areas University of Wyoming Professor Nash Quinn of Laramie was known to bike, searchers have found no trace of him since he disappeared last July.
Jen KocherApril 26, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, April 26, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsApril 26, 2025

The American West: A Tale Of Two Colorado Cattle Empires
John Wesley Prowers built the largest cattle ranch in southern Colorado while John Wesley Iliff created his own cattle empire in northeastern Colorado. Both John Wesleys were honest, pioneering men, and very determined.
Linda WommackApril 25, 2025

ICE Wants Four Held On Drug Charges In Sheridan
Four men accused of smoking marijuana in a vehicle that also contained meth while swerving across a Sheridan road this week are now in jail — and on the radar of federal immigration officials. ICE wants local authorities to hold the men for the agency.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Not Reliably Receiving Cowboy State Daily
Dear editor: I have been a long time subscriber and love your newsletter but I have not received a copy since April 22.
April 25, 2025

The Roundup: A Conversation With Ned Ledoux
This week, host Wendy Corr catches up with Wyoming country music star Ned Ledoux. Ned reminisces about growing up on the family ranch in Kaycee, about his latest album dedicated to the memory of his young daughter, and about what it means to be carrying on his dad’s musical legacy.
Wendy CorrApril 25, 2025

Dennis Sun: The American Beef Industry Is In Uncharted Waters
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For the last two years, the price of beef has steadily rose, but so has input prices. Today, both are at record prices and, with the threat of tariffs and volatility of the stock market, it makes it hard to predict beef prices."
Dennis SunApril 25, 2025

For Wyoming Greenhouse Operators, Spring Starts When The Snow Is Deep
Spring started in January for the Sprout family in Lander. They planted their seeds while snow was still deep now are climatizing their perennials to the Wyoming weather.
Jackie DorothyApril 25, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Wyoming Babies Need A Restraining Order Against Abusive Judges
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: Money can be remade. Lost profits can be reproduced. But to restore life is not in any man’s power.
Jonathan LangeApril 25, 2025

Just As Rattlesnake Season Starts In Wyoming, Pet Vaccine Drying Up
A vaccine that helps protect dogs against rattlesnake venom might soon be unavailable, just as rattlesnake season begins in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzApril 25, 2025

Study Says One Wolf Can Cost Ranchers More Than $160,000 In Losses
Wolves in California are costing ranchers millions of dollars far beyond just the price of cattle killed, according to a new study. A Wyoming rancher says the secondary costs of predation are well-known here.
Mark HeinzApril 25, 2025

Tribe Says Feds Shot Coyotes From Chopper Near Bison; Feds Claim 'Misinformation'
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe on Wednesday accused a federal agency of gunning coyotes from a helicopter near a bison herd without tribal permission. In response, the agency sent a cryptic comment calling the tribe’s claim “misinformation.”
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2025

Mayor Says Company’s Fracking Sand Continues To “Drift Like Snow” Across Yoder
A local company’s fracking sand continues to “drift like snow” across Yoder in eastern Wyoming, resulting in another round of clean air violations. The mayor says it’s causing him to cough and pushed a neighbor out of town.
David MadisonApril 25, 2025

Hageman, House Committee Staff Visit Sheridan VA To Investigate Complaints
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman and Republican staff from the House Committee on Veterans Affairs visited the Sheridan VA on Thursday after receiving multiple concerning reports about the facility.
Leo WolfsonApril 25, 2025

Pinedale’s World Famous Corral Bar For Sale For $1.5 Million
The World Famous Corral Bar in Pinedale may not actually be “world famous,” but it is a favorite spot for locals. The family that’s owned the bar for the last 25 years has decided it’s time to sell, listing it for about $1.5 million.
Renée JeanApril 25, 2025

Oregon Cop Spent The Night Talking Riverton Barricade Suspect Off The Ledge
When a Newberg, Oregon, police officer started his night shift Wednesday last week, he had no idea he’d spend five hours on the phone with a barricaded man 1,000 miles away in Riverton, Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2025

Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Smuggling 18,000 Rounds Of Ammo Skips Court
A twice-deported Mexican immigrant with suspected cartel-ties accused of smuggling 18,000 rounds of ammunition through Wyoming skipped federal court Friday. A judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
Leo WolfsonApril 25, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Abortion Scrutiny Strictly Speaking
Dear editor: The strict scrutiny test is passed, and the people of Wyoming want restrictions on abortions based on the legislators they elected. The Wyoming Supreme Court should have an easy time deciding this question.
April 25, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Friday, April 25, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 25, 2025

Cheers, Challenges And Some Boos As Hageman Resumes In-Person Town Halls
Wyoming Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman returned to hosting in-person town halls around the state Thursday. A split crowd in Buffalo was both rowdy and receptive.
Greg JohnsonApril 25, 2025

Charlie Kirk Tells UW Students To Reject Woke Ideologies, Traditional College Education
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk implored an audience at the University of Wyoming on Thursday night to cast away traditional liberal beliefs and woke ideologies
Leo WolfsonApril 25, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, April 25, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Wyo To Pay High School Athletes? * Rowdy Town Hall For Harriet.Hageman * Charlie Kirk Draws Big Crowd In Laramie
Wendy CorrApril 25, 2025
