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Wyoming Legislature Recap — Day 8
On Day 8 of the legislative session, the Joint Appropriations Committee has slashed $195 million so far from the budget, banning gun-free zones advanced out of the House and Wyoming sheriffs bristled over immigration bills.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 24, 2025
Bill Banning Gun-Free Zones Blasts Through Wyoming House
A bill that would eliminate gun-free zones in places such as the Wyoming Capitol building, K-12 schools and on the University of Wyoming campus blasted through the House on third reading Thursday by a 50-10 vote.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 24, 2025
More Than Just Fishing Guides May Need To Be Regulated, Legislators Say
A bill calling for more regulation of fishing guides in Wyoming prompted a broader discussion about whether all forms of outdoor recreation need more oversight here -- including rock climbers, mountain bikers and others, legislators said Thursday.
Mark HeinzJanuary 24, 2025
Killing A Mouse In Your Truck Can Get You A Year In Jail In Wyoming
A Wyoming legislator wants to close some loopholes in Wyoming wildlife laws. That includes eliminating one that technically could get someone a year in jail and fined $10,000 for killing a mouse inside a vehicle.
Mark HeinzJanuary 24, 2025
Six Planets, Including Uranus, Will Line Up Across Wyoming's Night Sky This Weekend
From west to east, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will make an arc across Wyoming’s night sky in a parade of planets Friday and Saturday nights. And this time, light from the moon won't interfere with the spectacle.
Andrew RossiJanuary 24, 2025
Former Wyoming Police Chief Accused Of Helping Girlfriend Elude Cops Arrested Again
The former Manderson, Wyoming, police chief is in trouble again, accused of violating a judge’s order and texting a woman investigators say he helped elude a drug investigation. He bonded out of jail Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 24, 2025
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe for CIA As Democrats Still Holding Up Noem, Hegseth
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice of John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, but Democrats continued to draw out Trump’s nominations of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head up the Department of Homeland Security.
Sean BarryJanuary 23, 2025
Bill Allowing Wyoming Homeschool Parents More Freedom Heads To Senate
The Wyoming House overwhelmingly passed the “Homeschool Freedom Act” over to the state Senate for discussion. The bill would eliminate requirements for homeschool parents to check in with their local school districts.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 23, 2025
The American West: Shank’s Mare And Other Horses
John Muir is most closely associated with Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains, first arriving there in 1868. He explored for a time, then an empty wallet forced him to a ranch in the San Joaquin Valley, where his work included breaking and training mustangs.
R.B. MillerJanuary 23, 2025
Freedom Caucus Chair Blasts Fellow Republican For Leaking Vote Stance Spreadsheet
State Rep. J.D. Williams says he made a mistake leaking a Moms For Liberty and Honor Wyoming voting stance spreadsheet to Democrats and county commissioners on Thursday. But that’s not enough for the leader of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, who blasted him as “untrustworthy.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 23, 2025
Montana Pastor Used His “Karate Lessons” To Sexually Assault At Least One Child
A small-town Montana church pastor was convicted last week of sexually assaulting a child and has been accused of another. He used the self-defense “karate lessons” he taught to get close enough to abuse his victims, court documents say.
David MadisonJanuary 23, 2025
Guest Column: American Coal Council Welcomes New Administration -- Renewed Commitment To Coal
Emily Arthun, CEO of the American Coal Council, writes, "As the nation moves forward under President Trump’s second term, the coal industry is poised for a resurgence."
CSD StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Cheyenne Teen Cops Plea, Could Get 10 Years For Pistol-Whipping And Shooting
A 19-year-old Cheyenne teen admitted pistol-whipping one person and threating others with a gun Thursday. In a plea deal, he could get up to 10 years in prison, or he could get Boot Camp.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 23, 2025
Green River Man Walks Into Sheriff’s Office, Admits Molesting Child 30 Years Ago
A 72-year-old Green River, Wyoming, man walked into his local sheriff's office, said he "needed to confess" and told a detective he sexually abused a child 30 years ago, court documents say. He now faces up to 25 years in prison.Â
Clair McFarlandJanuary 23, 2025
Freedom Caucus Making Good On Promises Of Cuts, Has Slashed $195M From Budget
The Joint Appropriations Committee has slashed $195 million from Wyoming’s supplemental budget, cutting energy projects, state employees and raises. Made up of Freedom Caucus members, the committee is making good on campaign promises to cut spending.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 23, 2025
Sally Ann Shurmur: In The Midst Of A Most Solemn Occasion, A Pep Rally Broke Out
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “The inauguration festivities on Monday were everything I hoped for, and more. Now that’s an opinion.”
Sally Ann ShurmurJanuary 23, 2025
Guest Column: A Tale Of Two Funerals
Guest columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "So far this winter there have been two funerals of people who had an impact on my life, Jimmy Carter and Jack Finnerty. I attended their funerals, one in person and the other, virtually."
CSD StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Wyoming Legislators Unanimous On Closing Protection Order Loopholes
Protection orders are getting a makeover by the Wyoming Legislature this session. Sailing through are bills to close loopholes that can leave victims unprotected and allow for permanent protection orders.
Jen KocherJanuary 23, 2025
Man Shoots Coworker, Then Gives First Aid, Natrona County Sheriff Says
Natrona County deputies are investigating a shooting at a business Wednesday night that sent a man to the hospital in reportedly critical condition. The coworker who allegedly shot the man also gave him first aid, the sheriff’s office reports.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 23, 2025
Wyoming Public Defender Held In Contempt Fights Charge, Quits
A Wyoming public defender quit his job last fall after a judge held him in contempt and fined him for being late to a hearing. In an ongoing public defender shortage, the attorney is fighting the charge, saying he was held up at another hearing.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 23, 2025
Barrasso, Lummis Help Advance Trump Picks on Energy, Interior and EPA
Wyoming U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis helped push through a group of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks Thursday. Nominees to for the Departments of Energy, Interior and EPA sailed through their committees.
Sean BarryJanuary 23, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Thursday, January 23, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 23, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Winds Topple Record Number Of Semis * Wyoming Transplants Laugh At Snow In South * First Comes Terra Power, Next Comes AI Data Centers
Wendy CorrJanuary 23, 2025
Significant Property Tax Cuts Sailing Through Wyoming Legislature
The Wyoming Legislature has been advancing a series of property tax relief bills that will significantly cut tax bills for most residential property owners. Even so, legislators who support them still say they fall short of “real reform.”
Leo WolfsonJanuary 23, 2025