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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Cheney Building On DOGE Chopping Block * Legislature Overrides Gov's Abortion Veto * Prepare For Total Blood Red Lunar Eclipse
Wendy CorrMarch 06, 2025

Evanston Woman Accused Of Driving Off With Arresting Cops In Her Truck
An Evanston, Wyoming, woman will be in court Thursday after being accused of driving off with two cops in her truck. She was mad that a local grocery store wouldn’t sell her prescription drugs, and even called 911 to report the cops were harassing her.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2025

Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 36
The 36th and next-to-last day of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session featured overrides of multiple vetoes the governor made and discussion about adding 14% more on to a 25% property tax cut already signed into law by the governor.
Leo WolfsonMarch 06, 2025

Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto Of Ultrasound Abortion Bill
The Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday overrode Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill requiring women to get ultrasounds before getting abortion pills. The Senate voted 22-9 to override and the House voted 45-16.
Leo WolfsonMarch 06, 2025

The American West: Mountain Man Extraordinaire - Mariano Medina
Mountain Man Mariano Medina built a post near present Loveland, Colorado that was “a known location for the ‘pony trade,’ ‘Whites,’ ‘Mexicans’ and ‘Indians’ who traded on a regular schedule in the Big Thompson Valley."
Linda WommackMarch 06, 2025

Tom Lubnau: Actually, The Wyoming Senate Is More Conservative Than The House
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The Senate did not react well to pressure from mysterious puppet masters. When dealing with the budget the upper chamber instead coalesced into a cohesive body. Leadership agreed to kill the budget, and no one on the Senate floor made a move to overrule Leadership."
Tom LubnauMarch 06, 2025

Senate Overrides Gordon’s Veto Of DOGE-Esque Bill To Scrutinize State Agency Rules
The Wyoming Senate overrode Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill Wednesday that will bring DOGE-esque scrutiny to Wyoming’s state agencies and their rules. Gordon calls the law “another solution in search of a problem.”
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2025

Rediscovery Of ‘Extinct’ Rabbit Mirrors Finding Wyoming Black-Footed Ferrets
A rabbit species thought to be extinct for 120 years was recently found in Mexico, mirroring the rediscovery of black-footed ferrets near Meeteetse, Wyoming, in 1981.
Mark HeinzMarch 05, 2025

Wyoming Ban On Sanctuary Cities Hits Gordon's Desk
A law banning sanctuary city immigration policies in Wyoming awaits a signature or veto from Gov. Mark Gordon after the Legislature approved it Wednesday. Meanwhile, four U.S. mayors were grilled by Congress over their immigration-friendly policies.
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2025

Full Lunar Eclipse Directly Over Wyoming Will Make Moon Look Blood-Red
A total lunar eclipse just after midnight March 14 will be positioned directly over Wyoming, which means Wyomingites will have an excellent view of the all-night event. It’ll be hard to miss — the moon will look blood-red.
Andrew RossiMarch 05, 2025

Wyoming Congressional Delegation Mum On Defunding NPR And PBS
A bill to stop funding National Public Radio and the PBS Newshour might seem like a slam-dunk to pass a Republican-controlled Congress. But it's not so simple, says U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso.
Sean BarryMarch 05, 2025

Winter Surge Could Dump 20 Inches Of Snow On Parts Of Wyoming
Nearly all of Wyoming will see snow sometimes between Wednesday night through Friday from an incoming wet winter storm. The surge could dump as much as 20 inches on Casper Mountain and South Pass, and a foot in central and northwest Wyoming.
Andrew RossiMarch 05, 2025

Wyoming Governor Signs Trans Bathroom, Changing Room Ban Into Law
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill that allows people to sue the state if they encounter a biologically born male in a female-designated restroom or changing room in a public facility, and vice versa.
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2025

Dick Cheney Federal Building In Casper Shows Up On Federal Hit List To Be Sold
Dick Cheney has been on President Donald Trump’s political hit list for some time. Now a federal building named for the former vice president was on a Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) hit list to be sold amid a federal downsizing frenzy.
Clair McFarland & Dale KillingbeckMarch 05, 2025

Gordon Signs 25% Property Tax Cut Into Law, More Relief Still Possible
Wyoming homeowners can plan on receiving a 25% reduction off their taxes due to Gov. Mark Gordon signing Senate Enrolled Act 60 into law on Tuesday night. Even more relief is possible as another bill is still being considered.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2025

Morning Show with Jake — Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 05, 2025

Barrasso, Lummis Cheer Trump's Speech and “Commitment To American Greatness”
Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis cheered President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Barrasso said Trump has shown a “commitment to American greatness" while Lummis praised the president's "lightning speed" in getting things done.
Sean BarryMarch 05, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Gov Signs Universal School Vouchers Bill * New Legal Strategy To Open Up Ports For Coal * Family Of Missing Moorcroft Man Desperate For Answers
Wendy CorrMarch 05, 2025

Meier, Gray Believe Land Purchase In Washington Could Open Way For Coal Exports
In an effort to export Wyoming coal to the Pacific Rim, Treasurer Curt Meier and Secretary of State Chuck Gray believe purchasing land in Washington state could give Wyoming the legal standing to make it happen.
Renée JeanMarch 05, 2025

Wyoming Governor Signs Government DEI Ban Into Law
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed into a law a bill banning DEI programs at government agencies, while also vetoing another similar bill. The bill he vetoed, he said, was ill-defined and overly broad.
Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2025

Prosecutor Says No Evidence Of Antifreeze After Woman Nearly Dies From Spiked Drink
Park County, Wyoming, officials say there’s no evidence that a woman was poisoned with antifreeze from a spiked drink at a Cody bar New Year’s Eve. But the woman nearly died, and her mother questions the investigation.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2025