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Bill That Attempts To Stop Mystery Drones From Flying Over Sensitive Areas Moves Forward
A bill that would attempt to stop mystery drones from flying over sensitive areas around Wyoming is nearing the finish line. Meanwhile, a state House committee heard Monday that giant SUV-sized drones are still being spotted.
Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2025
Worland Man Charged With Shooting Own Dog Six Times, Hoping He'd 'Bleed Out'
Axel, a border-collie mix, is recovering after being shot six times by his owner. Donald W. Wright, 59, of Worland, Wyoming, was in court Monday, charged with cruelty to animals and saying he hoped the dog would "bleed out."
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2025
Bill To Regulate Fishing Guides In Wyoming Clears State Senate
Fishing guides on both sides of the Wyoming-Colorado state line voiced support for a bill that could prevent the mobbing of Wyoming’s prized trout waters. The bill to regulate fishing guides cleared the Senate on Monday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 24, 2025
Gov. Gets Bill To Free Homeschool Parents From Submitting Plans To School Districts
A bill that would lift a requirement that homeschool parents submit curricula to local school districts easily passed the Wyoming Senate 28-2 on Monday. The bill moves on to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 24, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Rep. Styvar Is Not Attending Committee Meetings
Dear editor:  I ran in the GOP primary against Rep. Styvar to represent House District 12. It’s easy to say that, had I won, I would have committed to the job and showed up when I was supposed to, because Rep. Styvar’s behavior is unprecedented...
February 24, 2025
Josh Allen To Be Inducted Into Wyoming Cowboys Hall Of Fame
Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen, fresh off being named the MVP of the NFL earlier this month, has another accolade upcoming: The University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame announced him as part of the Class of 2025.
Justin GeorgeFebruary 24, 2025
Senate Committee Rejects Proposal To Make UW Trustees Elected, Not Appointed
The Senate Education Committee rejected a proposal Monday that would have required University of Wyoming trustees be elected instead of appointed. Those recommending “do not pass” say they think it would be unconstitutional.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 24, 2025
The American West: Solomon Butcher – Nebraska’s Prairie Photographer
Solomon Butcher didn’t want to be a homesteader, but he clearly admired those with the grit and gumption to build a home of sod and a life on the land so he made a career traveling the prairie and making photographs.
Candy MoultonFebruary 24, 2025
Letter To The Editor: 'Gun Free Zones' Are Foolishly Naive
Dear editor: Have you ever heard of a case, even in “The Lancet” where a person who woke up in the morning prepared and intending to go to a school to use his gun to kill people, has been deterred upon getting there and seeing a sign that says, “Gun Free Zone"?
February 24, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Has Donald Trump Become King?
Dear editor: Trump has usurped both the law-making and appropriations powers of Congress like kings do. Trump has installed the legal basis of monarchy (“The King can do no wrong”) by obtaining immunity from criminal prosecution.
February 24, 2025
Thermopolis Woman Accused Of Taking At Least $15,000 From FFA Alumni Pleads Guilty
A Thermopolis woman accused of stealing at least $15,000 from a Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni group pleaded guilty last week to felony charges. The special prosecutor on the case is now asking for no more than 30 months in prison.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2025
Texas Red Chili Wins Popular Casper Chili Cook-Off For Fifth Time
A Texas red chili was voted No. 1 at the popular API Chili Cook-Off in Casper on Saturday. It’s the fifth time Norman Jackson’s secret recipe has won, as thousands of people packed the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper for the 32nd annual event.
Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2025
Dave Simpson: My Wife Is Working Me Like A Pack Mule
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Back then, the burden fell on my wife, who had to pick up 'all the things I do around here.' That was then. This is now.”
Dave SimpsonFebruary 24, 2025
Douglas Man Gets 48-62 Years For Killing Green Beret Cousin
Mark Helms has been sentenced to 48-62 years in prison for killing his cousin Nicholas Velazquez, a special forces Green Beret. The pair had been drinking overnight at Helms' home in 2023. Â
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Monday, February 24, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 24, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, February 24, 2025
Monday's headlines include: * Tunnel Crash Survivor Update * Whiskey: Great Medicine In Old West * Pivotal Lawsuit Could Destroy Small Ski Areas
Wendy CorrFebruary 24, 2025
Meet Mia The Walmart Dog — Casper’s Tutu-Wearing Celebrity K-9
When Casper Walmart greeter Billy Welch started bringing his service support dog Mia to work with him, he didn’t expect the pit bull-mastiff mix would become a local celebrity. Now the tutu-wearing K-9 has her own social media with thousands of followers.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 23, 2025
Montana Man Recovers Lost Stories Of Chinese Who Helped Build The American West
Chinese immigrants flocked to the American West in the 1800s to help build railroads and amid a mining boom. Many of their experiences have largely been forgotten by history, but a Montana man is helping recover their stories.
Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 23, 2025
Meet Jerry Kintzler: 55 Years Of Designing Flower Arrangements — And Saving Lives
Jerry Kintzler has been designing flower arrangements for 55 years in Riverton and has even saved lives with his flower knowledge. At least twice, he warned people that premature dead flowers were a sign they had gas leaks in their homes.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 23, 2025
Not All Solar Panel Systems Are Nightmares For Their Owners
Several Cowboy State Daily readers wrote in to talk about their experiences with solar panels after a Happy Valley family living near Cheyenne shared their nightmare experience. They also shared tips on how to select the right system.
Renée JeanFebruary 23, 2025
New Sculpture Of 399 And 4 Cubs Planned To Memorialize World’s Most Famous Bear
Wyoming’s Grizzly 399 was the world’s most famous bear and is about to be memorialized in larger-than-life bronze. A huge sculpture of the bear with her famous brood of four cubs is planned to be up in the Jackson area by spring 2026.
Andrew RossiFebruary 23, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Senate Does Not Care For Campbell County High School
Dear editor: How long must this nonsense go on? How long do parents, teachers and students have to scream we need help! Folks I'm here screaming Fire!
February 23, 2025
Letter To The Editor: For The Last 100 Years, Scientists Have Been Recording Weather, Not Climate
Dear editor: As a retired geologist, I would like to respond to Terry Hansen's letter. I have no argument with Terry Hansen's statement that the Earth is undergoing "global warming." In fact the Earth has been warming for the last 12,000 years...
February 23, 2025
Guest Column: We Have A Plan and We’re Sticking To It.
Rep. John Bear writes, "The Wyoming Freedom Caucus came to the 2025 session with a plan. We have executed that plan. Now we are waiting on our colleagues in the Senate to do the good work of the people and pass these common sense measures."
CSD StaffFebruary 23, 2025