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The Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne is a gun-free zone, but a bill is moving through the Legislature that could lift the designation for many public places.

Only A Veto By Gov. Gordon Can Keep Wyoming’s Gun-Free Zones

A bill to eliminate Wyoming’s gun-free zones easily passed its final vote before the state’s Senate Thursday, 28-8, and is headed to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk where only his veto can stop it from becoming law.

Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2024

Thermal Drone Used To Save Woman Missing In Rugged Northwest Wyoming

A video released Thursday shows how a drone equipped with a thermal camera was used to find a special needs woman lost in the rugged Wyoming wilderness near Pinedale. The thermal camera showed her body heat signature moving through the woods.

Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2024

State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and Chloe Cole, a California activist who detransitioned to go back to being a girl. She testified in favor of Senate File 99.

Wyoming Legislature Passes Bill To Ban Transgender Surgeries On Minors

The Wyoming legislature on Thursday passed a bill banning minors from receiving transgender treatments in the state. With the governor’s signature, Sen. Anthony Bouchard’s “Chloe’s Law” legislation will take effect July 1.

Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2024

Cheyenne Frontier Days Announces 2024 Night Show Concert Lineups

Cheyenne Frontier Days on Thursday announced its 2024 night show concert lineups including Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Machine Gun Kelly, T-Pain, and Ludacris.

March 08, 2024

Police Say Torrington Teen Was Drunk And High When She Caused Fatal Crash

Police arrested a 19-year-old Torrington woman Tuesday, alleging she was drunk and high when she wrecked her car in November, killing her front-seat passenger, Dallas Fierro. If convicted, Brianna Green could face 20 years in prison.

Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024

Sally Ann Shurmur: Bidding Farewell To The Three Wyoming Swim And Dive Athletes

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, "On Wednesday, the state and the University of Wyoming bid farewell to the three Wyoming swim and dive athletes who were killed in a car crash on the horrific Highway 287 that runs from Laramie to Fort Collins."

Sally Ann ShurmurMarch 07, 2024

Legislator Says Wyoming Freedom Caucus Is ‘Weaponizing’ House Roll Call Votes

State Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, said members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus have been “weaponizing” the legislative process through the calling of roll call votes.

Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2024

Massive chunks of cottonwood trees were placed in a fishing pond development in the Cheyenne Business Parkway Natural Area. Once the water fills in, the “toe wood,” as designers call it, will provide shelter for fish.

New Fishing Pond Could Make Cheyenne A Bass, Bluegill Hotspot

A new 2-acre fishing pond in Cheyenne could become a hotspot for anglers going for bluegill and bass.

Mark HeinzMarch 07, 2024

Wyoming Sex Abuser Quits Trial During Victim’s Testimony, Takes Plea

A Wyoming man who sexually abused a 10-year-old girl abruptly ended his trial this week during the victim’s testimony, gave a “no contest” plea and was sentenced that day.

Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024

Cheyenne Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend Over $36,000

A 68-year-old Cheyenne man was formally charged Wednesday with allegedly killing his longtime girlfriend last November, then draining her various bank accounts of more than $36,000.

March 07, 2024

Critics Say BLM ‘Doing Bare Minimum’ For Wyoming Oil And Gas Lease Auctions

Critics of oil and gas lease auctions held by BLM want more federal land offered for sale, with one Wyoming industry representative saying the agency is just “doing the bare minimum” required to favor green polices.

Pat MaioMarch 07, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Thursday's headlines include: - UW swimmers remembered at funeral service in Laramie - Homeless man unexpectedly announces in hearing that he killed someone - Togwotee Pass “Stop Sign Challenge” on again, after huge massive dump of snow

Wendy CorrMarch 07, 2024

University of Wyoming student athletes are emotional during Wednesday's memorial for three swim team members who were killed in a car crash Feb. 22, 2024.

UW Swimmers Killed In Crash Remembered As Dedicated, Loving Teammates

Three University of Wyoming swim team members killed in a Feb. 22 car crash were remembered Wednesday as dedicated, fun-loving and caring teammates.

Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2024

Mixed Feelings In Wyoming Legislature About Budget ‘Compromise’

A budget proposal finalized Tuesday may face some serious pushback in the House and Senate when it’s presented to the full Legislature on Thursday afternoon.

Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2024

First Property Tax Relief Bill Of The Wyoming Leg. Session Headed To Gordon’s Desk

The Wyoming Senate passed and sent the first property tax bill to come out of the 2024 session to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk for approval Wednesday, a bill that will cut property taxes for long-term homeowners by 50%.

Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2024

Schools Can’t Keep Info. From Parents As Gordon Lets Law Pass Without Signature

Gov. Mark Gordon let a bill pass without his signature Tuesday requiring Wyoming schools to notify parents about changes to their children’s health status and get permission to teach about sexual orientation or gender identity.

Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2024

The body of a man was found dead Tuesday at the Topper Motel in Casper. Police won't confirm whether it's related to a man who confessed in open court Wednesday that he killed someone Tuesday.

Homeless Casper Man Unexpectedly Announces At Probation Hearing He 'Killed Somebody'

A homeless Casper man appearing via video for a probation revocation hearing Wednesday unexpectedly announced he "killed somebody" the day before. A body was found Tuesday, but Casper police haven’t confirmed it’s related to the man’s confession.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 07, 2024

Don Day Says Women In Viral Video Lucky They Weren’t Fried By Lightning

Two women laughing and smiling in a viral video with hair standing straight up from static electricity were likely in the path of an imminent lightning strike and are lucky they weren’t fried, Don Day says.

Andrew RossiMarch 06, 2024

The Washakie Dinner Center and McIntyre Hall dorm on the University of Wyoming campus.

Resurrected Gun-Free Zones Bill Advances, With Guns In Dorms And Hospitals Still OK

A bill that would eliminate Wyoming’s gun-free zones passed its second reading before the state Senate on Wednesday and is one vote away from heading to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk.

Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2024

Dave Simpson: Is The Wyoming Senate Acting With ‘Absolute Idiocy?’

Dave Simpson writes, “I have long suspected that here in Wyoming, the legislative powers that be allow one house to be the good guys, passing popular bills, confident that the second house would ultimately kill them, usually in committee."

Dave SimpsonMarch 06, 2024

Sam Watt with Platte Hemp Co. at his booth at the 2023 Bear Trap Summer Festival in Casper.

Wyoming Company Will Sue If Gordon Signs Ban On Altered Hemp Derivatives

A law that seeks to close a loophole that has some entrepreneurs adding THC additives like Delta-8 is on Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk for his signature. At least one Wyoming company says it will sue if the bill becomes law.

Renée JeanMarch 06, 2024

Senate President Ogden Driskill, left, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Larry Hicks.

Changing Of The Guard? Infighting Sharply Divides Wyoming Senate

The rise of a faction opposing Senate President Ogden Driskill’s leadership has become a significant factor contributing to escalating infighting that’s dividing the body.

Leo WolfsonMarch 06, 2024

Exploring American Rare Earth's operation near Wheatland, Wyoming.

Race Is On To Produce Wyoming Rare Earths As Wheatland Project Advances

American Rare Earths Inc. said Wednesday that it has raised nearly $9 million to advance its mining project near Wheatland. It's significant because several rare earth minerals companies in Wyoming are rushing to get their shovels in the ground first and move to commercial-scale production.

Pat MaioMarch 06, 2024

Natrona County commissioners said Tuesday’s regular meeting was the largest crowd some of them had ever witnessed in their meeting room.

Largest Crowd In Memory Turns Out To Protest Casper Mountain Gravel Pit

Natrona County commissioners said the overflow crowd that turned out Tuesday to protest a controversial gravel pit proposal on state-owned land at the base of Casper Mountain was the largest they could remember.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 06, 2024

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