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Sally Ann Shurmur: The Final 15 Countdown To The End Of Football Is Here

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “It seemed so far away in August, but we have finally arrived at the final 15 games for both college football and the NFL. And I hate it.”

Sally Ann ShurmurJanuary 09, 2025

A Laramie County property north of Cheyenne city limits with multiple cars. It could be one that is impacted by proposed zoning regulation changes.

Laramie County Residents Angry Over Proposed “Land Grab” Zoning Regs

Some Laramie County residents are angry over proposed zoning laws they call a local government “land grab.” Commissioners say tightening some rules is needed to help neighbors upset with businesses and other operations setting up in neighborhoods.

Renée JeanJanuary 09, 2025

Wyoming Sheep Shearer Won’t Get New Murder Trial Despite Taboo Evidence

A sheep shearer who stabbed her boyfriend to death in Lincoln County, Wyoming, won’t get a new trial despite prosecutors using taboo evidence against her. In a Wednesday ruling, the Wyoming Supreme Court said the murder case was strong enough without it.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2025

Morning Show with Jake — Thursday, January 9, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJanuary 09, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Thursday’s headlines include: - Grizzlies Not Delisted - Trump Says No More Turbines - Cody Woman Poisoned With Antifreeze

Reilly StrandJanuary 09, 2025

Guest Column: Keeping Wyoming Strong: Adapting to Secure Coal’s Future

Wyoming Rep. J.T. Larson writes, "The fight to save coal isn’t just about energy—it’s about preserving Wyoming’s future. The real question isn’t whether coal can survive without change, but whether we are willing to evolve to ensure it does."

CSD StaffJanuary 09, 2025

The Naughton Power Plant near in Kemmerer had been set for retirement 10 years after its conversion to natural gas, but now that end date for the plant has been nixed.

Rocky Mountain Power To Cancel Planned Retirements Of Its Wyoming Coal Plants

Rocky Mountain Power announced last week that it’s cancelling the retirements of its Wyoming coal-fired power plants. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be burning coal long into the future.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2025

Trump Says No More Wind Farms: “You Don’t Need Energy That Needs Subsidy”

Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he wants to halt wind farming. Wyoming Sen. Cale Case generally agrees, saying the market — not federal subsidies — should decide.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2025

Former Denver radio host, and Wyoming native, John Baggett stands in front of the Denver Broncos' three Vince Lombardi trophies.

Broncos Or Josh Allen — Who Will Wyoming Fans Cheer For On Sunday?

Sheridan's John Baggett worked in Denver radio for decades, including at 850 KOA, the Broncos flagship station. The longtime sports fan is wrestling with who to root for on Sunday: his beloved Broncos or former Wyo quarterback Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills.

Justin GeorgeJanuary 09, 2025

Tom Lubnau: Legislative Leaders Must Race The Clock To Pass Good Laws

Tom Lubnau writes, "Estimated at a conservative figure of 300 bills introduced, one gets a grand total of 18.6 minutes per bill of time available for debate on each bill. That is precious little time to consider multi-page laws that will be placed on our books affecting our individual rights."

Tom LubnauJanuary 08, 2025

Bill Would Require “Made In The USA” Labeling On American Beef Sold In Wyoming

State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, R-Lingle, wants to make it clear when people in Wyoming are eating beef not raised in America. A bill she’s proposing would require “Made In The USA” labeling on all American beef sold in Wyoming.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 08, 2025

A large U-Haul facility in east Cheyenne, Wyoming.

People Keep Leaving California, But Fewer Moving To Wyoming, U-Haul Reports

Fewer newcomers made their way to Wyoming and Montana in 2024, but the stream of transplants continues into Idaho. That’s according to data reported by U-Haul, which also reports California is the place people most want to leave.

David MadisonJanuary 08, 2025

No-Show Contractor Could Get 100 Years In Prison For Scamming Lusk Residents

A Michigan contractor accused of scamming people in Lusk out of hundreds of thousands of dollars had his case elevated to felony-level court Monday. If convicted, he could get 100 years of prison time.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 08, 2025

An obsidian sow and her three cubs in this file photo. The Biden administration on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, left Western grizzlies on the endangered list.

Biden Won’t Delist Grizzlies; Gordon Blasts Decision As “Politics, Not Biology”

Grizzlies in the Lower 48 will remain under endangered species protection, federal officials announced Wednesday. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon slammed the decision as a parting shot from the outgoing Biden administration, calling it “politics, not policy.”

Mark HeinzJanuary 08, 2025

Cody resident Kailey Kline was hospitalized for around a week after it's believed her drink was poisoned with antifreeze on New Years' eve.

Cody Woman Nearly Dies After Someone Spiked Her Drink With Antifreeze

A Cody, Wyoming, woman went into seizures and spent nearly a week in a hospital after being given a drink spiked with antifreeze on New Year’s Eve. Her mother says it’s a painful lesson not to accept drinks from strangers.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 08, 2025

A motel-style "vacancy" sign flashes red over the north door of the Laramie County jail at the intersection of Pioneer Avenue and 20th Street in downtown Cheyenne.

Laramie County Sheriff At It Again: Puts Red Neon Vacancy Sign Over Jail

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is always trying something unique. This time, Kozak has put up a red neon vacancy sign over the county jail to remind everyone they are “open for business.”

Clair McFarlandJanuary 08, 2025

A worker observes while a coworker finishes taking out the stump of a cottonwood tree at Holiday Park in Cheyenne that shows some signs of compromise. But residents are questioning the removal of some other trees, which they say were younger and healthier.

Cheyenne Cutting Down More Cottonwood Trees But Locals Say There's Nothing Wrong With Them

The City of Cheyenne is at it again -- cutting down more of its Cottonwood trees. The city says they’ve been identified as “a hazard to the public,” but locals say there was nothing wrong with them.

Renée JeanJanuary 08, 2025

Morning Show with Jake — Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJanuary 08, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Wednesday’s headlines include: - Giant Balloons Over Wyoming - No Grizzly Steaks In Restaurants - Feds To Kill 500,000 Owls To Save Other Owls

Reilly StrandJanuary 08, 2025

Attorney Cassie Craven, who represents former University of Wyoming sorority members in their legal fight over a transgender member, speaks during a Wyoming Freedom Caucus press conference on Jan. 7, 2025.

Freedom Caucus Vows To Unify What’s Been A Deeply Divided Wyoming Legislature

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus announced its legislative priorities at a press conference Tuesday, which includes bringing unity to the Capitol. Especially the past two sessions, the Legislature has grown more deeply divided.

Leo WolfsonJanuary 08, 2025

A barred owl, inset, with a group of spotted owls.

Owlmageddon! To Save Spotted Owls, Feds To Kill Nearly 500,000 Other Owls

To help save spotted owls, federal officials plan to kill nearly 500,000 of a similar species, barred owls. The barred owls are bigger and are hogging the spotted owls’ food, wildlife officials say.

Mark HeinzJanuary 08, 2025

Wrong-Way Driver Who Killed Five In Fiery Wyoming Crash Dies In Prison

The wrong-way driver whose meth-fueled crash killed five young people in a fiery crash on Interstate 80 near Sinclair, Wyoming, in 2023 died in prison Tuesday. His case was unique, as the father of two of his victims forgave him and prayed for him relentlessly.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 08, 2025

A group of bison hold up traffic on a cold day in Yellowstone National Park.

Montana Sues To Reduce Number Of Bison In Yellowstone National Park By Half

Montana Gov. Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to throw out Yellowstone National Park’s new bison management plan and reduce the park’s bison’s population by half. He’s suing to make that happen, claiming Yellowstone is mismanaging its bison.

David MadisonJanuary 08, 2025

U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso are among the cosponsors of a federal transgender sports ban.

Lummis And Barrasso Help Revive Federal Trans Sports Ban In Senate

Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are among a host of co-sponsors federal law targeting transgender sports participation. Allowing biological males to compete against women is “disturbing, unfair and unsafe,” Barrasso says.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 07, 2025

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