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The Wyoming Senate passed a property tax bill Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, that at a 50% cut would be the largest in state history. Opponents say not providing money to replace that revenue will devastate communities, while supporters say it’s a true tax cut.

Senate Passes 50% Property Tax Cut, Would Be Largest In Wyoming History

The Wyoming Senate passed a property tax bill Tuesday that at a 50% cut would be the largest in state history. Opponents say not providing money to replace that revenue will devastate communities, while supporters say it’s a true tax cut.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 04, 2025

The most well-known and impressive of the rock art features in Nine Mile Canyon is “The Great Hunt” which clearly depicts hunters who have bow and arrows and a large herd of animals.

Candy Moulton: Wyoming Rock Art Deserves Protection

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Some of Wyoming’s rock art resources are well known. There are many more sites that are not easily accessible to the public, but they all deserve the protection that will be provided by the current legislation."

Candy MoultonFebruary 04, 2025

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Former Riverton School Board Candidate Gets 25-30 Years For Molesting Child

Hunter DeVries, 23, was sentenced Tuesday to 25-30 years in prison for molesting a child over the course of several months. He ran for the local school board last year, and despite showing remorse, deserves a “lengthy prison sentence,” the judge said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 04, 2025

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The American West: Like A Soldier -- Col. William Travis Fulfills Pledge Made At Alamo

William Barret Travis wrote to “The people of Texas and all Americans in the world,” on February 24, 1836, the second day of the siege at the Alamo, that he would “die like a soldier who never forgets what is due his own honor & that of his country.” 

William GronemanFebruary 04, 2025

State Rep. Ken Pendergraft, R-Sheridan.

“Threw Me Under The Bus”: Park County Clerk Says Rep. Wrong About 2020 Ballots

The Park County Clerk says state Rep. Ken Pendergraft “threw me under the bus” last week when he told a legislative committee she “prematurely” destroyed 2020 election ballots. The clerk was legally allowed to, but he says he stands by the accusation.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 04, 2025

House Majority Floor Leader Scott Heiner, R-Green River.

Cowboy State Daily Conversations With Legislative Leaders: Scott Heiner

VIDEO: Cowboy State Daily's State Politics Reporter Leo Wolfson catches up with Majority Floor Leader Scott Heiner, R-Green River, to learn more about what got him into politics and his vision for the future of the House under the Wyoming Freedom Caucus majority.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 04, 2025

State Rep. Abby Angelos, R-Gillette.

Shooting Complex Budget Swells To $19.5M, Including $3.5M More From State

The anticipated budget for a “world-class” shooting complex near Cody, Wyoming, is up from $10 million to $19.5 million, including another $3.5 million from the state.

Mark HeinzFebruary 04, 2025

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Woman Accused Of Leading Five Law Enforcement Agencies On Wild Riverton Chase, Crashing Into Deputy

A woman charged Friday is accused of leading at least five police agencies on a chase in Riverton, Wyoming. She sped over spike strips, pulled a U-turn on the highway and rammed a deputy's truck while drinking from a bottle of alcohol, court documents say. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 04, 2025

The Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee didn't advance Sen. Cheri Steinmetz's "Make Carbon Dioxide Great Again" bill.

Legislative Committee Kills “Make Carbon Dioxide Great Again” Bill

Fearing it could actually lead to more federal regulation, a Wyoming Senate committee killed the “Make Carbon Dioxide Great Again” bill. It would have cut low-carbon energy standards in the state and treated CO2 as a nutrient, not a pollutant.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 04, 2025

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Wyomingites Could Concealed Carry In All 50 States Under Bills Trump Favors

Wyomingites might be able to carry concealed firearms in all 50 states, if Trump-backed legislation passes Congress. A pair of bills making their way through Congress would make concealed carry permits valid in all states.

Mark HeinzFebruary 04, 2025

Debate is heating up in the Montana Legislature over a bill that would require putting the Ten Commandments in every classroom in the state. Republicans are pushing the bill, while Native Americans want to include the “Indian Ten Commandments.” This granite slab with the Commandments on it is on the grounds of the Montana Capitol in Helena.

Montana GOP Pushes To Display Ten Commandments At Public Schools

Debate is heating up in the Montana Legislature over a bill that would require putting the Ten Commandments in every classroom in the state. Republicans are pushing the bill, while Native Americans want to include the “Indian Ten Commandments.”

David MadisonFebruary 03, 2025

Kevin Kolenda is accused of scamming the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby in 2018. He sold an insurance policy against the derby’s $10,000 prize, and when someone won, didn’t pay out.

Law Catches Up To Man Accused Of Scamming Saratoga’s $10,000 Ice Fishing Derby

The law has caught up to a man accused of scamming the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby in 2018. He sold an insurance policy against the derby’s $10,000 prize, and when someone won, didn’t pay out. He’s accused of defrauding others of nearly $1 million.

Renée JeanFebruary 03, 2025

State Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, left, and Sen. Mike Yin, D-Jackson.

Two Proposed Wyoming Transgender Sports Bans Advance In State House

The Wyoming House on Monday sent a proposed transgender sports ban to the state Senate. It would expand the current law from seventh to 12th grades, to kindergarten through college. Another similar bill focusing just on college also advanced. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Selling Private Property To Government To Protect Private Property Rights Is Oxymoron

Dear editor: If our legislators are unwilling to stand up against more government acquisition of our state which is already 56% owned by government, then when will they stand up?

February 03, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: No Teaching Degree, No Training, No Experience

Dear editor: House Bill 100 is a clear example of legislative incompetence and a lack of understanding or care about the complexities and value of a strong education.

February 03, 2025

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Clair McFarland: Writing Up A Test For Real ’Muricans

Clair McFarland writes: "'I think Americans ought to be able to eat 20 hot dogs in a minute!' said Little-Feisty. I choked on my tea. 'And I think,' blustered Big-Sweet, 'you gotta know who Mike Tyson is!'”    

Clair McFarlandFebruary 03, 2025

While northwest Wyoming was getting pummeled by a snowstorm, folks in the oposite corner of the state in Cheyenne were enjoying spring-like weather near 60 degrees Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Snowstorm Shuts Down Cody, While It’s Near 60 And Spring-Like In Cheyenne

While southeast Wyoming enjoyed sunny skies spring-like temperatures near 60 degrees Monday, it was another story in the northwest corner of the state. Subzero temperatures and up to 36 inches of snow shut down Cody.

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Imagine If The Wyoming Legislature Was Run Like Congress

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "With 435 Representatives and 100 Senators, they'll be lucky to get anything passed by Memorial Day. That's because they work in Washington for three days, with Mondays and Fridays reserved for travel."

Dave SimpsonFebruary 03, 2025

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