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U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, arrives Wendesday for the Senate leadership vote. He was elected Senate whip, the No. 2 position in the chamber.

It’s Official — Barrasso Elected To No. 2 Leadership Role In U.S. Senate

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso was elected Senate whip on Wednesday, the No. 2 leadership position in the U.S. Senate.

Leo WolfsonNovember 13, 2024

Secretary of State Chuck Gray at the Wyoming State Canvassing Board Meeting to certify the results of the 2024 election at the Wyoming Capitol Auditorium in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Nov. 13, 2024.

Canvassing Board Certifies Wyoming Election Despite Weston County Miscount

A miscount in Weston County during last week’s general election had the Wyoming Canvassing Board considering Wednesday to not certify the election. The results were certified despite the controversy.

Leo WolfsonNovember 13, 2024

The new Swinging Bridge over the Snake River near Jackson, Wyoming, is open to traffic nine months early.

Jackson's New Swinging Bridge Open 9 Months Early, Still Doesn’t Really Swing

A new replacement of the historic Swinging Bridge crossing the Snake River south of Jackson, Wyoming, is finished nine months early. And like the original, the bridge doesn’t actually swing.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024

The egg section at the Cheyenne Walmart store is almost bare in late 2022 and early 2023 because of avian flu shortages in this file photo. Now the same disease is being tagged as contributing to a shortage in Colorado, along with impacts from a new cage-free law in that state.

Eggs Harder To Come By In Colorado, Some Blame New Cage-Free Law

Many Coloradans have noticed an egg shortage, and some are blaming a new state law requiring big egg producers to go cage-free by Jan. 1. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2024

Marquis Hayman was arrested for shooting five bullets into a North Durbin Street mobile home in August.

“I Hope I Killed One”: Casper Teen Accused Of Shooting Into Homes Pleads Not Guilty

A 15-year-old Casper, Wyoming, boy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to allegations he shot into two homes on the city’s north side. He allegedly told friends, “I hope I killed one” after an Aug. 12 shooting.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 13, 2024

A supermoon hovers low to the horizon with Devils Tower in the foreground in this file photo.

Last Of Rare 4 Straight Supermoons In 2024 To Hover Over Wyoming

Friday night's beaver moon will be the last of four consecutive supermoons to loom over Wyoming in 2024. There won't be another for nearly a year, so see it while it's still bigger and brighter.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024

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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Lawmakers Lobby For Leadership * UW Considering Concealed Carry On Campus * Was That A Wolverine Spotted Near Yellowstone?

Wendy CorrNovember 13, 2024

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No More Funky, Worn-Out Mattresses Allowed In The Rock Springs Landfill

The trashman in Rock Springs, Wyoming, won’t pick up old, worn-out and funkified mattresses anymore, and the local landfill won’t take them. People now have to drop them off for recycling.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024

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Torrington Man Accused Of Throwing Ex’s Guns And Computers In Canal

A Torrington man already accused of brutally pistol-whipping and disfiguring his ex-girlfriend has been charged with yet another felony. He’s accused of throwing his victim’s phone, laptop and guns in a canal.

Clair McFarlandNovember 13, 2024

The intersection of 13th Street and McKinley now has one less house for drivers to hit. Now there's a vacant lot to the right where a house had been that was hit several times with vehicles.

Casper House That Kept Getting Hit By Cars Is Gone

A Casper, Wyoming, house at a T-intersection that kept getting hit by vehicles is gone. Now errant drivers will have to drive through the lot and into the back yard when they misjudge the road.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 13, 2024

State Rep. Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, and state Sen. Larry Hicks, R-Baggs.

Who’s Going To Lead The Wyoming Legislature? Lawmakers Lobby For Support

A clearer vision of what the leadership for the upcoming 68th Wyoming Legislature will look like is starting to emerge as legislators lobby for support. It’s also possible Democrats will be held off a few critical committees.

Leo WolfsonNovember 12, 2024

Wildlife biologist Cat Wood studied and photographed wolverines in Alaska, like in this file photo. She says a video taken Tuesday morning near Yellowstone National Park, though blurry, shows a wolverine.

Blurry Video Near Yellowstone May Be Extremely Rare Wolverine Sighting

A blurry video taken early Tuesday shows a creature bounding across a highway near Yellowstone National Park. Though the footage is blurry, the man who took it says it was a wolverine, and a wildlife biologist agrees.

Mark HeinzNovember 12, 2024

Custodia Bank CEO Caitln Long, left, and President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump Presidency Gives Hope To Crypto Community In Wyoming

Wyoming’s digital asset laws have been praised as innovative and ground-breaking, but have faced difficulties under the Biden Administration. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to be friendlier to digital assets.

Renée JeanNovember 12, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be the next Homeland Security secretary when he takes office in January.

Trump Picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem To Head Homeland Security

President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to run the Department of Homeland Security, according to multiple reports Tuesday. She’ll be tasked with securing the southern border.

David MadisonNovember 12, 2024

Students walk on the University of Wyoming campus in this file photo.

UW Eyes Change Of Campus Gun Policy To Allow Concealed Carry

The University of Wyoming might change its policy regarding carrying guns on campus. Now, it's essentially banned, but allowing concealed carry may be in a draft rule expected to be announced Wednesday.

Mark HeinzNovember 12, 2024

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Candy’s Column: Jim Bridger Traveled Far and Wide and Mapped Wyoming

Candy writes: “The story of westward expansion is embodied in the biography of Jim Bridger – who came west with Ashley and Henry’s brigade of 100 young men in 1822 and forged pathways that were followed by mountain men, emigrants, surveyors, scientists, and the military.” 

Candy MoultonNovember 12, 2024

Hunter DeVries, right, walks down the steps of the Fremont County District Court moments after pleading guilty Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, to molesting a child at least four times this past year.

Riverton School Board Candidate Pleads Guilty To Molesting Child For Months

A recent candidate for the Riverton, Wyoming, school board, Hunter DeVries pleaded guilty Tuesday to molesting a child for months. He faces up to 30 years in prison if the judge accepts his plea agreement.

Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2024

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming

Lummis Uncommitted For Senate Majority Leader, Calls Report She's Backing Thune "Fake News"

With the U.S. Senate leadership elections coming up Wednesday, Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis says she’s uncommitted on who she’ll support for majority leader. She says a report that she's backing John Thune is "fake news."

Leo WolfsonNovember 12, 2024

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