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Radiant proposes to build micro nuclear reactors in Bar Nunn, Wyoming. This is a screenshot from a video detailing a recent thermal cooling test of Radiant's technology.

Letter To The Editor: Radiant Nuclear's Micro-Reactor Project Is Great For Wyoming

Dear editor: As a lifelong resident of Wyoming, I believe we are standing at the threshold of one of the most promising economic and technological opportunities our community has ever seen: welcoming Radiant Nuclear’s Kaleidos micro-reactor project to be built right here in our hometown.

August 16, 2025

Bill Sniffin: ‘Home Town’ Emphasis Was Key To Saving Eight Wyoming Newspapers

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Folks in eight Wyoming towns breathed a big sigh of relief when the announcement was made that veteran newspaper publishers Robb and Jen Hicks of Buffalo plus Rob Mortimore of Torrington were stepping in to save the publications.”

Bill SniffinAugust 16, 2025

Joan Barron: Solution For Cheyenne Eyesore “Big Hole”

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Cheyenne residents got good news recently about plans for a what is known as the Big Hole. Well, maybe. We residents of the capital city have been down this road before — many times."

Joan BarronAugust 16, 2025

Did you grow up calling those sweet, fizzy soft drinks “soda” or “pop” — or “Coke” as they do in the South? Maybe you say “soda pop.” In Wyoming, there seems to be no clear preference.

The Pop vs. Soda vs. Coke Controversy: What Do You Call Soft Drinks In Wyoming

Did you grow up calling soft drinks “soda” or “pop” — or even “Coke” as they do in the South? Maybe you say “soda pop.” In Wyoming, it's all over the map.

Jake NicholsAugust 16, 2025

For some, prairie dog hunting isn’t as simple as driving around until they find the rodents. Serious hunters hire guides to take them to target-rich prairie dog towns.

Yes, Prairie Dog Hunting Guides Exist, And They Have A Robust Business

Prairie dog hunting isn't about getting a trophy animal to put on your wall. It's more about getting in as much shooting as possible. It’s not so much hunting in the traditional sense, as it is live target practice. That's why people hire guides.

Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2025

Rusty after he first arrived at the shelter had to be treated for all the ticks that were on him. At right, Rusty meets his new family. Addison, left, Allen, and Aiden Miller drove from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to pick him up.

Lost Dog Covered In Ticks Found On Wyoming Highway Reunited With Family 1,000 Miles Away

An Australian shepherd named Rusty was found lost, scared, and covered in ticks along a highway near Shoshoni months ago. A microchip helped reunite Rusty with his owner’s family 1,000 miles away in Oklahoma.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 16, 2025

Jennifer Dyke with father and brother at Sturgis.

Sturgis In The Rear View Mirror: A Father’s Memory Lives On At The Annual Rally

Another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has come and gone. For Jennifer Dyke, who has made the pilgrimage for decades, it's an annual honoring of her father’s passion for riding and preserves a family tradition shared by bikers from around the world.

Zakary SonntagAugust 16, 2025

A spectacular view of the Northern Red Desert awaits runners during the 2024 Run the Red Desert trail run.

Wyoming's Run The Red Desert 50K Ultra-Marathon Abounds With Wildlife, Scenery

Now in its 11th year, the Run the Red Desert ultra-marathon, is a hidden gem in the ultra-running community. The September race allows athletes to run in the largest unfenced area in the continental U.S. The route runs along the Oregon Trail for miles and is abundant with wildlife.

Don CoggerAugust 16, 2025

Why Do People Still Care About The Farmer's Almanac?

The Farmer’s Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac just came out with their annual mid-August forecasts for the coming winter. But why, with satellite technology and computer-based forecasting models, do people still care about these booklets?

David MadisonAugust 16, 2025

The Red Canyon Fire advances overnight Friday on the south side of Buffalo Creek Road.

3 Wildfires Have Burned More Than 61,000 Acres In Bighorn Basin, 0% Containment

As of Saturday morning, a trio of fast-growing wildfires have burned more than 61,000 acres in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin, with 0% containment on any of them. The largest is the Red Canyon Fire at 40,000 acrea, which has exploded on cheatgrass.

Greg JohnsonAugust 16, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, August 16, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsAugust 16, 2025

Lummis, Neiman Back Pardon Effort For 65-Year-Old Mechanic EPA Put In Prison

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Wyoming House Speaker Chip Neiman support a pardon for a mechanic in prison for deleting emissions systems from diesel engines. Troy Lake's family seeks a presidential pardon, saying the Biden administration was over-zealous prosecuting him.

Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2025

Wyoming’s Mountain Lions Can’t Roar Like African Lions, But They Can Purr

Wyoming’s mountain lions aren’t lions in the true scientific sense. African lions are classified among “roaring cats,” while mountain lions fall in the less glamorous-sounding “purring cat” category. And they do purr.

Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2025

Man Who Once Blew Up Cop’s Car With Dynamite Accused Of Hauling 4 Pounds Of Meth

A 71-year-old Riverton man who blew up a Fremont County undersheriff’s patrol car with dynamite 52 years ago was arrested again this week — this time on felony-level drug charges. Investigators say they caught him with four pounds of meth in an F-150.

Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2025

Letter To The Editor: The Freedom Caucus’s Misguided War on Free Markets

Dear editor: The Wyoming Freedom Caucus has embraced a bold strategy! Being anti-free market and anti-energy at the same time!

August 15, 2025

The Roundup: A Conversation With Wildlife Photographer Tom Mangelsen

This week, host Wendy Corr has an in-depth chat with famed wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen. From his iconic "Catch of the Day" photo to his relationships with Jane Goodall and Grizzly 399, Tom's career has brought wildlife to the world.

Wendy CorrAugust 15, 2025

A rare “bear warning” has been issued for roughly 2,500 square miles in Canada amid reports of grizzlies bluff-charging people. A Canadian bear expert said bear trouble usually stems from stupid human behavior.

Charging Grizzlies Spark Rare And Widespread ‘Bear Warning’ In Canada

For the first time in nearly a decade, a roughly 2,500-square-mile county in Alberta, Canada, has issued a county-wide “bear warning,” after numerous reports of people being charged by grizzlies.

Mark HeinzAugust 15, 2025

Dyno Nobel is known for making explosives for Wyoming’s mining industry, and now it may be shipping right to your door. The company announced Friday it’s building a new plant in Cheyenne and a partnership to turn its waste CO2 into food cooling packs.

Cheyenne’s Dyno Nobel Wants To Turn Explosives Waste Into Food Cooling Packs

Dyno Nobel is known for making explosives for Wyoming’s mining industry, and it may soon be shipping right to your door. The company announced Friday it’s building a new plant in Cheyenne and a partnership to turn its waste CO2 into food cooling packs.

David MadisonAugust 15, 2025

Live Inspired’s goal is to promote independent living for their clients.

Casper Couple Dedicated To Helping Disabled People Live Full, Independent Lives

Kids and adults with developmental disabilities are often overlooked by mainstream society, but not by Nick and Kerin Dillon. The Casper couple is dedicated to helping them live full, independent lives.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 15, 2025

Dennis Sun: Leave Our Water Alone

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The lower basin states – with their exploding populations – have really mismanaged their water, from Las Vegas to Phoenix. Now they are starting to realize they have a problem with water usage."

Dennis SunAugust 15, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Hiding Constituent Emails Violates Democracy

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Constituents that trust the LSO to deliver their comments to specific legislators may be lied to. Their emails may be labeled 'junk' or may disappear without a trace.”

Jonathan LangeAugust 15, 2025

Committee Tables Bill That Would Fine Libraries $50,000 When Kids Access Sex Books

A bill that would create penalties for when kids access sex books and obscene materials in school or public libraries was tabled this week by a Wyoming legislative committee. Among the penalties is $50,000 for each time a kid accesses explicit materials.

Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2025

Second Teen Pleads Guilty In Stabbing Death Of Casper 14-Year-Old

The teen who held 14-year-old Bobby Maher down while another fatally stabbed him outside a Casper mall in April 2024 pleaded guilty Friday. Dominique Harris faces 30-75 years in prison. His partner in the crime, Jarreth Plunkett, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in May.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 15, 2025

The Red Canyon Fire is burning out of control about 11 miles east of Thermopolis, blowing up to an estimated 35,000 acres. Oil field workers saw the lightning bolt that started the fire, then could only watch it spread.

Out-Of-Control Red Canyon Fire Near Thermopolis Now Nearly 35,000 Acres

The Red Canyon Fire is burning out of control about 11 miles east of Thermopolis, blowing up to nearly 35,000 acres on Friday. Oil field workers saw the lightning bolt that started the fire, then could only watch it spread.

Greg JohnsonAugust 15, 2025

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