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Hageman Cheers House Passing Her Bill Banning Males In Women’s Sports
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, cheered the House passing a bill Tuesday aimed at preventing males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. She said it’s a victory over “the left’s anti-woman agenda.”
Sean BarryJanuary 15, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Personal Bias or Monumental Ignorance? Neither Have a Place in Science
Dear editor: The Jan. 12 article regarding the introduction of wolves to Yellowstone unfortunately incorporated alarmingly slanted or seriously misinformed views from a supposed expert about wolf and elk population dynamics in Yellowstone.
January 15, 2025
First-Day Fireworks In Wyoming Senate Over Abortion, Pick For Committee Leader
An attempt to prevent Eric Barlow from nomination for chairman of the Senate Health, Labor and Social Services Committee sparked fireworks Tuesday on the first day of the Wyoming Legislature’s 2025 session. The attempt, based on his abortion stance, failed.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 15, 2025
Candy Moulton: On the Dinosaur Trail
Which came first, the dinosaur or the dinosaur egg? I can’t answer that question but one of Montana’s greatest dinosaur discoveries: Egg Mountain, has the highest concentration of dinosaur eggs found in the world.
Candy MoultonJanuary 14, 2025
Soakers Show Up To Find World Famous Star Plunge Closed Sooner Than Expected
The world famous Star Plunge pool and hot springs in Thermopolis, Wyoming, has been on a legal collision course with the state. It had been expected to close Wednesday, but soakers showed up Tuesday to find it suddenly closed earlier.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2025
Candidates Challenge "Sore Loser" Law That Keeps Primary Losers From Running Again
The Wyoming Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of the state’s “sore loser" law, which bars failed primary-election candidates from running as independents in general elections. Three candidates are challenging the law.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 14, 2025
Casper Man Accused Of Stabbing Two People, Tells Police One Was An Accident
A 71-year-old Casper man faces two felonies after police claim he stabbed a 35-year-old woman and 41-year-old man at his apartment Sunday. He allegedly said stabbing the woman was an “accident.”
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 14, 2025
Politicking Already In Full Swing As Legislature Sworn In, Begins 2025 Session
The 68th Wyoming Legislature was sworn in Tuesday, officially opening the first session for the Freedom Caucus holding a majority. And politicking is already in full swing at the state Capitol in Cheyenne.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth Grilled In Senate Hearing For Defense Secretary; Lummis, Barrasso Support
Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was grilled in a testy Senate hearing on Tuesday. Sen Cynthia Lummis joined Sen. John Barrasso in support of his confirmation.
Sean BarryJanuary 14, 2025
Wyoming Legislature To Consider Two Transgender Bathroom Bans
The Wyoming Legislature, which convened Tuesday, will consider two bans on biological males entering women's multi-stall bathrooms, and vice versa. One focuses on schools, while another stretches into prisons and other government facilities. Â
Clair McFarlandJanuary 14, 2025
Armed Man Steals Beef Jerky, Cash From Rawlins Convenience Store
An apparently hungry masked man brandishing a handgun stole beef jerky from a Rawlins Stinker convenience store on Monday. He also took cash from the register, then vanished.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 14, 2025
Wyoming Closely Watching Aggressive Colorado Bill To Ban Semiautomatic Weapons
Wyoming gun owners are watching the progress of an aggressive proposed ban on semiautomatic firearms in Colorado. It would ban many guns with detachable magazines, including many modern pistols and even some duck hunters' shotguns.
Mark HeinzJanuary 14, 2025
Wyoming's Powder River Basin Sitting On Untapped Oil And Gas Potential
The oil and gas industry has been talking up the potential of the Powder River Basin for 20 years. Even so, Wyoming’s busiest play still only has about 11 rigs running. It’s going to take more than an oil-friendly administration to increase production.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2025
Morning Show with Jake — Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 14, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, January 14, 2024
Tuesday's headlines include: - 68th Wyoming Legislature Starts Today - Finally, Feds OK Turbine Graveyard In Coal Mines - Denver Int Airport No Longer Accepting Cash To Park
Wendy CorrJanuary 14, 2025
Lander Man Claims He Was Delusional When He Killed Visitor With A Piece Of Rebar
A jury trial began Monday for a Lander, Wyoming, man accused of killing a visitor by bashing his head in with a piece of rebar. He claims he was delusional and reacting to a sexual advance when he attacked the other man.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 14, 2025
Feds OK Wyoming Idea To Use Old Wind Turbines To Fill In Coal Mines
Wyoming’s innovative plan to allow coal mines to accept wind turbine blades as fill material has cleared the Biden administration, almost four years after the state approved it.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2025
Expect An Even More Conservative Focus With A Freedom Caucus Majority In House
The 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its 37-day session Tuesday with the Freedom Caucus holding a majority of seats and leadership positions in the Wyoming House. The group has a number of conservative issues on its agenda.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 14, 2025
Remembering Jeanne Bryan: State Centennial Director And Wyoming Booster
Jeanne Bryan, longtime Wyoming booster and former executive director of the Wyoming Centennial Commission died Jan. 8. Former Gov. Mike Sullivan said Jeanne "was immensely dedicated to Wyoming."
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 13, 2025
Cynthia Lummis, Chuck Gray Team-Up To Oppose Corporate Disclosure Rule
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Secretary of State Chuck Gray have teamed up to oppose the federal Corporate Transparency Act. The two filed a Supreme Court brief opposing the act, calling it an "unconstitutional intrusion" by the federal government.
Sean BarryJanuary 13, 2025
Wolves From Canada Arrive In Colorado, Nobody’s Saying Where They’ll Be Released
A group of wolves have been flown from Canada to Colorado for another round of reintroductions, which has been highly controversial. There’s no word yet on when and where they’ll be released.Â
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2025
Supreme Court Won't Hear Utah's Case To Get Control Of Federal Lands
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it won't take up Utah's case to get control of federal lands in that state, a push Wyoming supported. Gov. Mark Gordon says he's "disappointed but not surprised."
Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2025
Man Accused Of Disfiguring Girlfriend Claims Judge Illegally “Interrogated” Him
A Wyoming man accused of beating and disfiguring his girlfriend wants evidence against him in a separate case thrown out. He claims a lower-court judge illegally “interrogated” him, but in a Friday filing the prosecutor says he's wrong.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2025
Wyoming Woman Charged With Impersonating Police Officer While Boarding Plane
A Shoshoni, Wyoming, woman is accused of impersonating a police officer while trying to get onto an airplane in Riverton. Wearing a security officer badge on her waist, she allegedly claimed she was transporting DNA evidence for the FBI.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2025