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Teen Girl Accused In Reliance Bonfire Shooting Charged As Adult
A 16-year-old Rock Springs girl has been charged as an adult after Sweetwater County Sheriffâs investigators say she shot two men who were in a fight with her boyfriend. The shooting happened late Saturday near a bonfire party spot outside Reliance. Â
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2025
Letter To The Editor: The Free Market Works -- Even In Education
Dear editor: Free-market competition will revive our education system by giving parents the freedom to choose the best school for their childâs needs. Just attach the money to the child and let the free-market work.
February 06, 2025
Guest Column: Let's Repeal Gun Free Zones
State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz and John Lott, president of the Crime Prevention Research Center, write, "By identifying and targeting gun-free zones, attackers can ensure they will be the only armed people present."
CSD StaffFebruary 06, 2025
Senate Saves Resolution Calling On Congress To Give Wyoming All Public Lands Except Yellowstone
On a razor thin 16 - 15 vote, the Wyoming Senate revived a bill on Thursday calling on Congress to hand over all public lands to the state, except Yellowstone. The bill had been rejected earlier in the day on a 16-14 vote.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
Here Comes The Sun: February Is Month For Greatest Increase In Sunshine
For those tired of the dark, dreary days of winter, February is the month of optimism. This is the month where we gain the most sunlight. Cody and Greybull are tops in the state and will gain 1 hour and 19 minutes of sun by the end of the month.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 06, 2025
Without Stiffer Trespass Law, There Could Be Gunfights, âBlood On The Prairie,â Lawmaker Says
A bill that would have stiffened Wyomingâs hunting trespass penalties died in committee on Thursday. The billâs sponsor warned of violence if more isnât done to curb trespassing. "I fear there will be shootouts and blood on the prairie,â Rep. Allemand said
Mark HeinzFebruary 06, 2025
Sally Ann Shurmur: Thoughts On Parenting As The Oldest Turns Older
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, âI only âlostâ him twice and both times nearly killed me.â
Sally Ann ShurmurFebruary 06, 2025
Fremont County Library Director Publicly Scolded After Speaking Against Obscenity Bill
The library director for Fremont County was scolded Thursday for not clarifying she was speaking personally, when she criticized a proposed state law seeking to punish librarians for exposing kids to obscenity. Anita Marple said she'd clarify her position, and learn from the experience.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2025
House Advances Bill Giving Political Parties More Say In Filling Vacancies
The House Appropriations Committee, by a 6 - 1 margin, advanced a bill on Thursday that would give local and state political parties more power in filling political vacancies in Wyoming
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
Guest Column: Lobbyists on the House Floor Are Wasting Your Money
Rep. John Bear writes, "There are some skilled lobbyists who have found their way to the House floor, and they even cast votes on bills. These lobbyist-legislator hybrids have made it clear who they represent, and itâs not the people â itâs the government."
CSD StaffFebruary 06, 2025
Judge Wonât Dismiss Sheridan Manâs âSucker-Punchâ Manslaughter Case Early
A judge declined Tuesday to dismiss the case of a man accused of killing a Sheridan hockey coach with a blow the coach's girlfriend called a "sucker punch." Cody McCalla claimed he acted in self-defense after getting into a fight with the victim.Â
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2025
Trump Administration Shuts Down Controversial Biden-Era Rock Springs Management PlanÂ
Sweetwater County officials were thrilled at news that a controversial federal land management plan had been shut down by the Trump administration. Newly-appointed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum made the decision late Wednesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 06, 2025
Bills To Ban Voting Machines Killed In Committee
Two bills that wouldâve banned voting machines and mandate hand count elections in Wyoming were rejected by Senate and House committees on Wednesday night. Legislators cited costs and vulnerabilities as reasons for striking the bills down.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
Dave Simpson: Obscenity Bill Could Die In Committee
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: âTime's running out on a bill that would remove an exemption for librarians from a law that prohibits exposing minors to pornography. One would think that our new common-sense House leadership would at least agree to let this bill out of committee, and proceed to the House floor for debate by the whole body. It deserves as much."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 06, 2025
Morning Show with Jake â Thursday, February 6, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 06, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap - Day 17
Discussion of the supplemental budget was a major focus of the Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday, as were two bills that could ban abortion in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Delegation Applauds Trump Trans Ban * Deaths Investigated At Gillette Nursing Home * Cody Police Advise Against Spontaneous Skijoring
Wendy CorrFebruary 06, 2025
Halfway Point: New Conservative Majority vs Old Guard Minority In 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 Wyoming legislative session will reach its halfway mark on Thursday. The session looks and feels distinctly different from yearsâ past, with a majority made of Freedom Caucus Republicans, wielding power in the House for the first time.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
The American West: Charles Dickens Visits Americaâs Plains
In the 19th Century, the American West had a brisk tourism industry, which grew as the convenience of travel provided by coach service, railroads, and boats. Among the early travelers was Charles Dickens, Englandâs most accomplished author.
Terry A. Del BeneFebruary 06, 2025
Wyoming Republicans Taking New Approach To Trying To Ban Abortion
The Wyoming Legislature considered two different bills on Wednesday that take new approaches in trying to ban abortions. The Legislature passed two separate bans on most forms of abortion in 2022 and 2023 but both are currently being held up in court.Â
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2025
In Brief: Man In Big Piney Home Found Dead, Other Man Questioned
A man was found dead of "significant injuries" Wednesday in a home in Big Piney, the Sublette County Sheriff's Office reports. Another adult male was detained for questioning.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Trump's Trans Athlete Ban
Wyoming's congressional delegation cheered President Donald Trump's Wednesday executive order defunding schools that let males play female-only sports. âThe far leftâs attack on female athletes is the womenâs rights issue of our time,â Sen. Lummis said.
Sean Barry & Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2025
Hunters Say Proposal To Take Away Hunting, Fishing Privileges For Trespass Is Draconian Â
A proposal to ban people from hunting and fishing anywhere in the country if they get caught trespassing in Wyoming goes overboard, some outdoorsmen said. Others say, the current law is too weak and stiffer penalties are needed.
February 05, 2025
Cody Residents Celebrate Snow Day By Slapping On Skis And Attaching Themselves To Moving Cars
Although it's frowned on by the police, some Cody residents celebrated their snow-day on Monday by slapping on some skis and attaching themselves to vehicles with a rope. One Cody resident posted photos of the amateur skijoring but blacked out incriminating evidence to protect the guilty.
Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2025