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Morning Show with Jake - Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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

Jake NicholsOctober 02, 2024

Shoshoni High Choir Sings Backup For ’80s Rockers Foreigner In Casper Concert

The newly formed Shoshoni High School choir had an epic gig for its first public performance. The group was on stage Tuesday in Casper, Wyoming, singing backup for 1980s rock band Foreigner on its smash power ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is.”

Dale KillingbeckOctober 02, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Wednesday's headlines include: * UW Volleyball Forfeits Game Due To Trans Player * Casper Doc Wants Seat Back After Gov Ousted Him * Inside Wyoming School That Has Grizzly Resistant Fences

Wendy CorrOctober 02, 2024

A bear-resistant fence around the Wapiti Elementary School west of Cody keeps bears from climbing into the schoolyard.

Bear-Proof Fence, “Grizzly Drills” Just Routine At Wyoming’s Wapiti School

Wapiti Elementary School west of Cody is like many other rural Wyoming schools — except its surrounded by a bear-resistant fence. Teachers running “grizzly drills” with kids is part of the routine.

Mark HeinzOctober 01, 2024

Dr. Eric Cubin, left, is suing Gov. Mark Gordon for reinstatement to the Wyoming State Board of Medicine.

Casper Doctor Wants Back On Board Of Medicine As Lawsuit Goes Forward

In a Tuesday filing, Casper radiologist Dr. Eric Cubin wants a judge put him back on the Wyoming Board of Medicine. He’s suing the governor for allegedly forcing him to resign over his views on transgender treatments for minors.

Leo WolfsonOctober 01, 2024

Blaire Fleming, a redshirt junior on the San Jose State University volleyball team.

University Of Wyoming Volleyball Will Forfeit Match To Team With Trans Player

The University of Wyoming volleyball team will forfeit its Saturday match with San Jose State University, which has a transgender player. UW had previously said it would play, but has been under pressure to forfeit from an advocacy group and Republican lawmakers.

Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024

The fast-growing Pack Trail Fire just southeast of the Fish Creek Fire has grown rapidly, with firefighting crews now treating the two fires as a single Fish Creek/Pack Trail complex. Both are burning in the Shoshone National Forest and threatening Highway 26 and nearby residential areas.

At 18,000 Acres And No Containment, Reinforcements Called In For Pack Trail Fire

After blowing up to 18,000 acres with 0% containment, the Pack Trail Fire has prompted evacuations and closures. Reinforcements are on the way, with a complex incident management team on the way.

Renée JeanOctober 01, 2024

Ashley and Sean Willey, left, are suing the Sweetwater County School District on claims it socially gender-transitioined their teen behind their backs. They've brought in a nationally known expert to bolster their lawsuit in Dr. Miriam Grossman, right.

Wyoming Parents Suing Over School's Gender Transition Tap National Expert

The couple suing a Wyoming school district on claims that staffers worked to socially gender-transition their teen behind their backs is planning to bring a nationally known expert to trial with them.

Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024

Folks at the Parkman Bar and Grill are busy making hundreds of breakfast burritos a day and other meals and treat bags for firefighters working the Elk Fire and their families.

Water, Gatorade And Breakfast Burritos — Locals Rally For Wyoming Firefighters

With their neighbors evacuated or watching for that call, dozens of others are busy donating water, Gatorade and making hundreds of breakfast burritos for crews fighting the Elk Fire. It’s burned 25,000 acres so far in northern Wyoming.

Renée JeanOctober 01, 2024

Candy Moulton: Following the Sandhill Cranes in Colorado

Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "The fall migration of Sandhill cranes is a certain sign of winter to come, even as we have been dealing with unprecedented warm weather. But there are days when the mornings are cool, and the leaves are either at or past their peak in many regions of the high country."

Candy MoultonOctober 01, 2024

The Trump Victory Tourbillion watch costs $100,000 and comes with a signed letter from the former president.

Trump’s New Line Of $100K Watches Registered To Wyoming Company

A new line of limited-edition luxury watches from former President Donald Trump is registered to a Wyoming company. The watches range in price from $499 to a gold and diamond model for $100,000.

Leo WolfsonOctober 01, 2024

A firetruck tends to an active fire line on a Johnson County ranch during the House Draw Fire in this file photo. The House Draw fire was started Aug. 21, the same day as a much smaller, 30-acre fire that began in a burn barrel.

Johnson County Prosecutor's Wife Pleads Guilty To Starting 30-Acre Fire

Wife of Johnson County’s top prosecutor admits starting a 30-acre wildfire the same day the House Draw fire was started. While pleading guilty, Laura Ruby told a judge she used a burn barrel on her property during a county burning ban.

Clair McFarlandOctober 01, 2024

The Elk Fire burns down the face of the Bighorns over Dayton, Wyoming.

Dayton Watched As Mountain Above Them Burned

Not many of Dayton, Wyoming’s, 830 residents got much sleep Sunday night as they watched the Elk Fire burn down the mountain face above them. The fire didn’t get to the town, but has grown to about 32,000 acres.

Greg JohnsonOctober 01, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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

Jake NicholsOctober 01, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: * Two Wildfires Threaten Dayton, Brooks Lake Lodge * Legislators: Running Over Wolves With Snowmobiles OK * Casper Parents Keep Kids At Home After Threat Of School Violence

Wendy CorrOctober 01, 2024

Former Riverton Police Officer Who Claimed Hostile, Racist Treatment Settles Lawsuit

The first enrolled Northern Arapaho Tribal member to become a Riverton police officer has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Riverton Police Department and city. He had claimed a hostile and racially offensive work environment.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024

A vocal crowd showed up to give comment to the Joint Travel, Recreation and Wildlife Resources Committee meeting at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Most spoke against a proposed bill that stops short of banning running down wolves and other predators with snowmobiles.

Wyoming Legislators Stop Short Of Banning Running Over Wolves With Snowmobiles

Despite calls to criminalize running down Wyoming wolves with snowmobiles, a legislative committee Monday advanced a bill that stops short of banning it. It would require the animal to be immediately killed if run down.

Mark HeinzSeptember 30, 2024

Cheyenne Man Gets 5-7 Years For Shooting Man In Foot In “Instance Of Stupidity”

A 19-year-old Cheyenne man got five to seven years in prison Monday for shooting his brother's justified killer in the foot earlier this year. Saying the crime doesn’t fit his character, the judge called the shooting an “instance of stupidity.”

Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024

It may seem like deja vu for folks at the Brooks Lake Lodge and surroundings areas as a huge plume of smoke rises from the nearby Pack Trail Fire, which blew up to nearly 20,000 acres overnight Sunday.

Wildfire Rages To 18,000 Acres In Bridger-Teton Forest, Pulling Crews Off Nearby Fire

A lightning strike deep in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest blew up overnight Sunday to nearly 18,000 acres. It also prompted new evacuation orders for Brooks Lake and Lava Mountain Lodges, as well as ranches and the KOA campground.

Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024

Hunter’s Pistol Jam During Grizzly Attack Could Have Been Because Of Ammo, Grip

An archery hunter’s Glock pistol jamming on him twice during a Wyoming grizzly attack Thursday could have been due to a variety of factors. But gun experts say he did well in terrifying situation.

Mark HeinzSeptember 30, 2024

Ralph and Juana Laub celebrate their Utah record 2,289-pound pumpkin.

Utah Couple Grow Record-Breaking 2,289-Pound Pumpkin From A Wyoming Seed

Ralph and Juana Laub set a new Utah record over the weekend with a giant 2,289-pound pumpkin. The humongous squash was grown from a Wyoming seed provided by Cheyenne’s Andy and Amy Corbin.

Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2024

Man Accused Of Bleaching Out $1 Bills To Make $100 Bills Could Get 45 Years

An Oregon man caught in a Wyoming drug bust is accused in a federal indictment of bleaching out $1 bills to make fake $100 bills. Although he was acquitted on the drug charges, he could get up to 45 years if convicted of counterfeiting.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2024

Some Casper Parents Keep Kids Home After School Threat To Kill People

A threat posted online that a student planned to kill people at noon Monday prompted some parents to keep their kids home. They’re also frustrated from a lack of information and a perception the district and police are downplaying the threat.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 30, 2024

The Elk Fire burning in northern Wyoming has prompted evacuations and concern from people who live near the fire's path, particularly the communties of Dayton and Parkman.

More Evacuations Ordered For People In Path Of 25,000-Acre Elk Fire

Some people were evacuated over the weekend and more Monday as the 25,000-acre Elk Fire near Dayton in northern Wyoming continues to burn. The growth of the fire slowed Monday, but it's still uncontrolled and a threat to homes in its path.

Renée JeanSeptember 30, 2024

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