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Jonathan Lange: The Flood Shows Why We Protect Parental Rights
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “In the real world, parents will fight to the death rather than give up their children to a system that harms them - physically, mentally, or spiritually.”
Jonathan LangeJuly 11, 2025
Green River Man Guilty Of Encouraging Child Into Sex Acts
A jury took about four hours Wednesday to convict a 50-year-old Green River man on multiple counts of child exploitation. William John Duncan was found guilty of encouraging a preteen child into sex acts.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2025
$9.95M Jackson Home Once Frequented By Peyton Manning Is Perfect For Golfers
A luxury Jackson, Wyoming, home perfect for an avid golfer and once frequented by Peyton Manning has hit the market for $9.95 million.
Renée JeanJuly 11, 2025
Supercar YouTuber Among 6 Accused Of Racing Luxury Cars In Grand Teton
A YouTuber who features high-priced supercars is one of six people accused of racing luxury cars in Grand Teton National Park last month. The drivers allegedly were racing up to speeds of 111 mph, a park official says.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2025
Another Chunk Of Grand Teton’s Second Tower Falls Off
The Jenny Lake Rangers report that another chunk of the Second Tower on Grand Teton fell off over the Fourth of July weekend. It’s the second major collapse involving Second Tower since 2022, leaving experienced climbers saying “just stay away from it.”
Andrew RossiJuly 11, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, July 11, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 11, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, July 11, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Rasner Sues Bouchard Over TikTok * Herd Of Giant Cows Scare Off Grizzly Bear * Vance Coming To Jackson For RNC Fundraiser
Wendy CorrJuly 11, 2025
Liberty Bell Rings Again In Wyoming Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Wyoming rang its Liberty Bell and unveiled an amped-up tour of the restored state Capitol on Thursday. It was all part of a kickoff to the nation’s 250th anniversary next year — on the 135th for Wyoming statehood.
Renée JeanJuly 11, 2025
Legislators Spar Over Whether Governor’s Agency Should Audit Legislature
A pair of state senators sparred at length Wednesday about whether an agency under the governor should audit the Legislative Service Office. Sen. Chris Rothfuss says it violates separation of powers protocols, while Sen. Darin Smith says it doesn't.
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Does Hate Help?
Dear editor, At a recent rally, President Trump declared something he's said before: “I hate Democrats.” He didn't just say it once, he said it several times. The crowd cheered.
July 10, 2025
Casper’s $7.3M Cardio Lab Will Save People Hours Of Travel For Simple Treatments
A new $7.3 million lab has opened at Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper that targets the electrical part of the heart. It will save central Wyoming heart patients hours of travel, sometimes out of state, to get 15-minute procedures.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 10, 2025
Dozens Of New Burning Coal Seams Revealed Across Wyoming’s Northern Border
After an epic 2024 wildfire season burned vast areas across northern Wyoming and southern Montana, dozens of new burning coal seams are being revealed. In Montana, the Remington Fire burned almost 200,000 acres and left more than 100 new coal seam fires.
David MadisonJuly 10, 2025
Herd Of Giant Cows Team Up To Scare Off Grizzly Bear
A herd of exceptionally large cows teamed up last week to run off a grizzly bear in Montana. The herd of Charolais cattle, known for their huge size and aggressive nature, surrounded the grizzly and forced it to run away.
Andrew RossiJuly 10, 2025
Gordon Defends Energy Platform; Gray Says Wind, Solar A ‘Woke Clown Show’
Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray continued their ongoing feud Thursday on the Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake Nichols. Gordon defended his “all-of-the-above” energy platform, while Gray called wind and solar a “woke clown show.”
David MadisonJuly 10, 2025
Reid Rasner Sues Anthony Bouchard, Claims He Jeopardized TikTok Deal
Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner filed a lawsuit Tuesday against former state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, claiming he was defamed and jeopardized his reported $47.5 billion bid to buy TikTok.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2025
Wyoming Data Center Hires Public Service Commissioner Mary Throne
Prometheus Hyperscale, a new data center project in western Wyoming, has hired Wyoming Public Service Commissioner Mary Throne to help it navigate the regulatory environment. Throne starts Aug. 1 and will step down from her role at the PSC.
Renée JeanJuly 10, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance To Hobnob In Jackson At Fundraiser For RNC
Vice President J.D. Vance will be in Jackson on July 29 to attend a fundraiser for the Republican National Committee. The announcement came as a surprise to Katherine Rueckert, chair of the Teton County Republican Party.
Andrew RossiJuly 10, 2025
Two More Girls Say Accused Moorcroft Church Molester Also Touched Them
Two more girls have come forward to say a Moorcroft man accused of molesting little girls also allegedly abused them. Charles Massie, who reportedly confessed to a counselor that “I’m the terrible one,” pleaded not guilty Thursday to nine criminal charges.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming's Red Desert Is A Vast Deep Sea – It Will Swallow You
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Wyoming’s Red Desert is so unique. And it is huge! It can swallow you up. And you will love every minute of it.”
Bill SniffinJuly 10, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, July 10, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 10, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Lightning Kills A Lot Of Cows * Rare Legislative Committee Subpoena * You’re Not Allowed to Kill These Rattlesnakes
Wendy CorrJuly 10, 2025
Wyoming Lawmakers Use Subpoena Power To Demand Answers For Faulty Town Audits
A Wyoming legislative committee voted to subpoena officials from Bear River, Manderson and a special district Wednesday, over slow progress after problematic audits. Some lawmakers objected to deploying the rarely-used subpoena power.
Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2025
Letter to The Editor: We Don't Need Another Political Party
Dear editor: The columnist’s portrayal of the Freedom Caucus as 'hard Christian right,' (as if this supposed to be pejorative) is not only foundationally misleading, but it also reveals a deep misunderstanding of both our founding values and the purpose of a limited government.
July 10, 2025
Lightning Not Only A Wildfire Threat, It Also Kills A Lot Of Cows And Livestock
People were stunned by the death of a local animal celebrity, Larry the camel, who was stuck and killed by lightning last week but animal deaths from lightning are more common than many people might think.
Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2025