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U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, voted against a controversial $95 billion foreign aid package because he said the U.S. needs to take care of securing its own borders before it gives billions to other countries to secure theirs.

Barrasso Votes Against $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package; It Passes Anyway

Sen. John Barrasso voted against a $95 billion foreign aid package early Tuesday morning, saying the U.S. needs to take care of the crisis at its southern border “before helping other nations secure theirs.” The bill passed 70-29.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 13, 2024

Bill Introduced To Discourage Child Custody For People Who Allow Gender-Change Treatments

Thirteen Wyoming legislators have signed-on to the "Best Interests Of A Child" bill that would sway child-custody battles in favor of parents and guardians who won't allow children to receive gender-change treatments.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 13, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Tuesday's headlines include: * Gov. Gordon calls Biden’s energy policies “warped” * Gillette mayor promotes building tiny nuclear power plants * Thin ice on Boysen Reservoir claims two cars in the last week

Wendy CorrFebruary 13, 2024

State Rep. Bill Allemand, R-Midwest, talks with a small group of pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the Wyoming State Capitol on Monday.

‘Free Palestine’ Protesters At Wyoming Capitol Accuse Gordon, Hageman Of Genocide

About 40 people gathered outside the Wyoming Capitol on Monday to accuse Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman of committing genocide by supporting Israel’s war with Hamas.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 13, 2024

Senate President Ogden Driskill addresses the Senate about a motion to overturn his decision in the interim to remove Sen. Dave Kinskey as chairman of the Appropriations Committee.

Wyoming Senate Overturns Driskill, Reinstalls Kinskey As Appropriations Chair

Despite an emotional plea from Senate President Ogden Driskill not to overturn a decision he made to remove Dave Kinskey as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, they voted 17 - 14 to reinstall him on Monday.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 13, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Gov Gordon, We Disagree That There Is A CO2-Driven “Climate Crisis”

Gov. Gordon: You believe that your own views about CO2 can unilaterally commit our state to vast industrial and economic change and should not be questioned. We disagree vociferously with you.

February 13, 2024

Otis Edlund, top right, and Quintin Wyrick Amarillo, both 16 and from Lander, Wyoming, are suspected of stealing this 1969 Chevy Chevelle.

Texas Police Say Lander Runaways Not A Threat To Shoot Up A Preschool

The claim that two runaway Lander teens are out to shoot up a preschool in Texas is “a very intriguing story line” social media users have woven together without a credible source, a Texas police chief said Monday.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024

The Cam-plex campus in Gillette has been proposed as having potential to host a facility to manufacture tiny nuclear power plant components.

Gillette, Wyoming Makes Pitch To Become Hub To Build Tiny Nuclear Plants

Gillette Mayor Shay Lundvall has a vision for the coal-rich Powder River Basin in northeast Wyoming: Bring a components manufacturer and assembly factory together to build tiny nuclear power plants.

Pat MaioFebruary 12, 2024

‘Red Flag’ Gun Law Money Could Lead To Arbitrary Gun Seizures, Legislator Says

Republican state Rep. Mark Jennings says Wyoming should flatly refuse any federal money tied to “red flag” gun control laws because it could lead to people losing their firearms without due process.

Mark HeinzFebruary 12, 2024

Dave Simpson: My Facebook Critics Got It Wrong

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "A critical Facebooker asked how it was possible for me to be wrong about virtually everything. Every. Single. Thing. Another called my columns observations 'from the shallow end of the pool.' (I'll admit I laughed at that one)."

Dave SimpsonFebruary 12, 2024

'You Deserve This': Riverton Man Accused Of Strangling, Raping Woman For Hours

A Riverton man could face life in prison on claims he beat, strangled, confined and raped a woman for four to six hours on the Wind River Indian Reservation last month.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024

Gov. Mark Gordon addresses the 2024 Wyoming Legislature and gives his State of the State address on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at the Capitol in Cheyenne.

Gordon State Of The State Address: Biden Threatening Wyoming's "Very Way Of Life"

In his State of the State address on Monday, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon criticized President Biden's energy polices as “warped,” “unwise” and — borrowing from Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf — “unadulterated bovine scatology.”

Leo WolfsonFebruary 12, 2024

Letter To The Editor: Paul Parker Is A Hero In Alabama

Dear editor: Like many others, I like the dancing men featured on Cowboy State Daily. What readers might not know is that the bigger guy who enters at the second stanza is Paul Parker, a retired school teacher in Muscle Shoals, Alabama...

February 12, 2024

The front steps and porch of this house were taken out by a car that led Laramie police on a chase exceeding 100 mph at one point.

Felony Charges Facing Utah Man After 100MPH Chase & Crash Into Laramie Home

A Utah man accused of crashing into a Laramie home and demolishing the front porch while fleeing law enforcement at more than 100mph with his child, marijuana and illegal mushrooms in his vehicle could face up to 28 years in prison if convicted on all charges.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024

One of the windows broken at the Laramie Chili's restaurant remains boarded up after a man who was trespassed from the property allegedly came back and broke windows.

Laramie Man Accused Of Making Death Threats, Breaking Windows At Chili's

William Coco is accused of breaking the windows at a Laramie Chili’s restaurant after he was kicked out, then leaving behind a stack of threatening letters for police to find. “You need to die!!!” read one of the letters.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2024

This Subaru is one of two vehicles that have broken through the ice on Boysen Reservoir in the past week.

Now Is Not A Good Time To Go Driving On The Ice At Many Wyoming Reservoirs

Two cars broke through the ice at Boysen Reservoir last week and another vehicle went down at Keyhole Reservoir. Officials at Seminoe are discouraging anyone from driving on the ice.

Andrew RossiFebruary 12, 2024

Beef prices have been continuing to climb as ranchers don't have enough supply for demand, like these prices at King Soopers in Cheyenne.

‘Megadrought,’ Big Meat Packers Drive Prices Up For Wyoming Beef

Years of drought and dealing with big meat packing conglomerates has limited the supply of beef available to consumers, driving prices up at grocery stores and record profits for Wyoming ranchers.

February 12, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, February 12, 2024

Monday's headlines include: * Wyoming legislators to consider $10.8B budget * Hunting tag sticker shock: $2,000 for non-resident elk * Saratoga councilman and father of 3 dies in avalanche

Wendy CorrFebruary 12, 2024

George Radden with other members of the Casper Police Department.

99 Years Later, George Radden Still The Only Casper Police Officer To Die In The Line Of Duty

Casper Police Department Motorcycle Officer George Radden died in 1925 responding to a fire and remains the only member of the Casper Police Department to give his life in the line of duty.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 12, 2024

Saratoga Town Councilman, Father Of 3 Killed In Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche

Saratoga Town Councilman Jacob Fluty, 34, died Friday when he was caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling in an area of the Medicine Bow National Forest known as “Avalanche Alley.”

Andrew Rossi & Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2024

State Reps. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams and Barry Crago

Freedom Caucus Questions If State Agency Is Pushing Property Tax Bill

Leading members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus are concerned the Wyoming Department of Revenue may be lobbying county assessors to support a property tax that will be considered in the upcoming legislative session.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 11, 2024

This is a tow truck pulling a tow truck pulling a truck pulling a trailer.

Cheyenne Tow Truck Company "Big Al's" Featured On Weather Channel TV Series

The Weather Channel is putting together a new adventure docuseries that will feature the worst wrecks and most difficult extrications in America. Cheyenne, Wyoming's tow truck company Big Al’s is featured on the show.

Renée JeanFebruary 11, 2024

Although A Grizzly Is On Its Flag, California Unlikely To Reintroduce Grizzlies

Although there are talks to reintroduce grizzlies to other parts of the northwest, California isn't on the list. Wildlife authorities say the large human population wouldn't make reintroduction a good idea.

Mark HeinzFebruary 11, 2024

Rowan was named Best in Show at the Evergreen Colorado Kennel Club during a competition in September.

Douglas, Wyoming Dog -- Ranked #3 In Nation -- To Compete In Westminster Dog Show

Rowan, a Bracco Italiano dog from Douglas, Wyoming, will compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in May. He's got a good chance. Not only is he ranked #3 in the nation for his breed, at the AKC National Championships in December, he beat the number one dog three out of four days.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 11, 2024

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