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“You need to get people coming,” a commercial truck driver said he told the 911 operator Wednesday night, July 30, 2025, about a head-on crash between a car and a semi. Authorities confirm one person was killed in the crash on Wyoming Highway 220 near Muddy Gap.

One Dead, Another Hurt In Head-On With Semi On Highway 220 Near Muddy Gap

“You need to get people coming,” a commercial truck driver said he told the 911 operator Wednesday night about a head-on crash between a car and a semi. Authorities confirm one person was killed in the crash on Wyoming Highway 220 near Muddy Gap.

Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2025

Lummis, Hageman Introduce Bill Targeting Endless Endangered Species Listings

Wyoming Republicans Cynthia Lummis and Harriet Hageman want to rename the Endangered Species Act the “Endangered Species Recovery Act.” It’s a reminder that species shouldn’t be listed forever if they have recovered enough for delisting, they say.

Mark HeinzJuly 31, 2025

Wyoming Legislators Advance Plan To Boost Oil Recovery, Reject CO2 Pipeline Pact

Wyoming legislators voted Wednesday to move forward with a $250 million plan to boost oil recovery using carbon dioxide injection. They also rejected a proposal for a regional CO2 pipeline compact with neighboring states and Canadian provinces.

David MadisonJuly 31, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, July 31, 2025

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

Jake NicholsJuly 31, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Nuke Waste Showdown * 5th Grade Teacher Accused Of Molesting Girls * Cheyenne Man Arrested After Rampage In Airport

Wendy CorrJuly 31, 2025

A marathon legislative hearing on the future of Wyoming's nuclear industry drew a standing room only crowd to the Thyra Thompson State Office Building in Casper on Wednesday.

Legislators Clash Over Proposed Bill That Would Allow Spent Nuclear Fuel In Wyoming

State legislators and Wyomingites clashed Wednesday over a proposed bill that would pave the way to build nuclear microreactors in the state. It also would allow the spent fuel to come back to Wyoming. After hours of testimony, the bill was tabled.

David MadisonJuly 31, 2025

With “aye” votes from Wyoming’s two U.S. senators, a recissions bill scheduled to claw back around $1.1 billion from publicly funded media, which stands to impact outlets like NPR and PBS, cleared a committee Tuesday with a Friday deadline to get to Trump.

Letter To The Editor: What Is Central Wyoming College Hiding?

Dear editor: I urge Central Wyoming College President Brad Tyndall to release the requested metrics and prove Wyoming PBS serves its viewers, not a political agenda.

July 31, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Who Exactly Is The Freedom Caucus?

Dear editor: As the Wyoming Freedom Caucus puts out statements in support of or in opposition to an issue, the question in my mind is who exactly is the Wyoming Freedom Caucus?

July 31, 2025

Tom Lubnau: Which Gubernatorial Candidates Can Raise the Funds Necessary to Run

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The real question facing the gubernatorial candidates is who can find the available financing and where is the money going to come from to get the job done."

Tom LubnauJuly 31, 2025

Wyoming state Sen. Darrin Smith, R-Cheyenne, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming.

Trump Nominates Cheyenne Legislator To Be U.S. Attorney For District Of Wyoming

Trump on Wednesday nominated state Sen. Darin Smith for the U.S. Attorney post in Wyoming. If confirmed, Smith would lead federal prosecutions across Wyoming, including national parks and the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2025

Wyoming Man Arrested For Drunken Golf Cart Rampage Through New York Airport

A 29-year-old Cheyenne man was arrested Monday for taking a motorized golf cart off-roading inside the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. He was “visibly intoxicated,” drove the cart on a motorized walkway and faces a list of criminal charges.

Andrew RossiJuly 30, 2025

Money Could Be Coming For Wildlife Crossings, Including $30M Project Near Dubois

A planned $30 million wildlife crossing near Dubois — which could save hundreds of deer — is on hold because of a lack of federal money. Supporters of wildlife crossings say that money could start coming soon.

Mark HeinzJuly 30, 2025

Cody Police Say Man Wielded Knife Before Officer Shot Him

The man shot by a Cody Police Department officer Monday evening was wielding a knife, the agency reported Wednesday. The 22-year-old Gillette man also was wanted on warrants for alleged domestic abuse, including assaulting a pregnant woman.

Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2025

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Cheyenne Man Tells Investigator He ‘Hoards’ Child Porn, Faces Felony Charges

A 28-year-old Cheyenne man faces five felony child pornography charges following a three-month investigation, according to court records made available Tuesday. He told an investigator he “hoards” child porn and finds the images “interesting and weird.”

Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025

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Cheyenne Fifth Grade Teacher Arrested, Accused Of Molesting Girls

An elementary school teacher in Cheyenne has been arrested on suspicion of touching multiple female students inappropriately during the past school year. Brian Wrhel, 55, remains in the Laramie County Detention Center.

Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2025

Darrick M. Mittlestadt and Angela Mittlestadt

Laramie County Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Starving, Imprisoning Boy Free On Bond

A Laramie County fire chief and his wife were in Cheyenne Circuit Court on Wednesday. They were arrested Monday after warrants were issued accusing them of starving and imprisoning their 13-year-old adopted son. They are now free on bond.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 30, 2025

Wyoming lawmakers weigh liability concerns as TerraPower lobbies for state legal protection for its armed security force at its nuclear power facility in Kemmerer. TerraPower says its guards’ training exceeds typical local law enforcement standards.

TerraPower Nuclear Security Force Could Get Legal Protection Under Wyoming Bill

Wyoming lawmakers weigh liability concerns as TerraPower lobbies for state legal protection for the armed security force at its nuclear power facility in Kemmerer. TerraPower says its guards’ training exceeds typical local law enforcement standards.

David MadisonJuly 30, 2025

The Vees Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain about 13 miles southeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming.

With 2 Wildfires Burning Near Ten Sleep, Town Becomes Ground Zero For Responders

With a pair of wildfires less than 15 miles from the town, Ten Sleep has become ground zero for wildland firefighting crews. Residents can see the smoke, and “at night you can see the orange glow,” the mayor says.

Greg JohnsonJuly 30, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, July 30, 2025

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

Jake NicholsJuly 30, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Wednesday’s headlines include: - Man Shot/Killed By Police - Cheyenne To Get Giant Data Center - Anglers Upset At Plan To Ban Watercraft

Reilly StrandJuly 30, 2025

Guest Column: Setting the Record Straight on “Nuclear Waste”

Dr. Rita Baranwal writes, "As President Trump’s former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, I am proud to be a part of a company that is leading the way in advancing the president’s vision for energy dominance."

Guest ColumnJuly 29, 2025

The Miracle Mile is actually an 8-mile stretch of the North Platte River near Casper, and one of Wyoming’s most prized trout fisheries.

Anglers Upset Over Plan To Ban Boats On Wyoming’s Famed Miracle Mile

A proposal to ban watercraft on the upper stretch of the North Platte River’s Miracle Mile section near Casper is drawing fire from some anglers who want to kill the rule before Gov. Mark Gordon signs off on it.

Mark HeinzJuly 29, 2025

The intersection of Indian Paintbrush and Aster streets where someone left a pressure cooker on Monday.

Pressure Cooker That Closed Casper Streets Not A Bomb, But Linked To Drugs

Casper Police Department continues to investigate why someone left a pressure cooker on a street corner, prompting street closings and a bomb squad response. It didn’t contain explosives, but did hold items associated with illegal drug use.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 29, 2025

David Bush, left, state government affairs manager with Black Hills Energy, testifies Tuesday about the potential repeal of carbon capture requirements in Wyoming.

Wyoming Won’t Repeal Carbon Capture Law As EPA Targets Key Climate Regulation

Wyoming lawmakers reject efforts Tuesday to repeal the state’s carbon capture mandate. At the same time, the EPA announced a major effort to roll back greenhouse gas regulations.

David MadisonJuly 29, 2025

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