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Former U.S. House Rep. George Santos, left, and Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Hageman Voted No On Expelling Santos Because He 'Has Not Been Convicted'

Harriet Hageman tried to save embattled New York U.S. Rep. George Santos’ on Friday morning, saying he “has not been convicted of any crime.” He was expelled from the House on a vote of 311-114.

Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023

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‘Ford’ Was Edited Off Famous ‘Ford-Wyoming’ Theater Marquis Featured In Chevy Ad

Chevrolet’s new tearjerker of an ad had the word “Ford” edited off the marquis of the famous Ford-Wyoming Theatre in Dearborn, Michigan.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 01, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, December 1, 2023

Friday's headlines include: * Workers say they were “blindsided” by layoffs at the Black Butte Coal Company * Neighbors say “no way” to horse racing at Cheyenne’s Frontier Park * Wyoming Democratic Party chair plans to host drag show in Rock Springs

Wendy CorrDecember 01, 2023

A satellite plat at Uranium Energy Corp's Christensen Ranch site in Wyoming. TerraPower's new nuclear plant planned for Kemmerer could run on Wyoming uranium.

Kemmerer Nuclear Plant Might Be Powered By Wyoming Uranium

TerraPower and Uranium Energy Corp announced Thursday an agreement that may mean Wyoming uranium could power a planned nuclear plant in Kemmerer.

Renée JeanDecember 01, 2023

Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson, left, and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

Al Simpson Remembers Henry Kissinger

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Al Simpson has fond memories of the well-known former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger who died Wednesday.

Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023

The federal courthouse in Casper, Wyoming.

‘I Am Guilty’: Wyoming National Guard Soldier Gets 36 Months For Child Porn

A Wyoming National Guard soldier was sentenced Thursday to 36 months in prison for having child pornography. “I am guilty,” he told the judge, and said he takes “full responsibility for what I’ve done.”

Dale KillingbeckDecember 01, 2023

Sleeping Giant Ski Area is one of many around Wyoming excited for a big dump of snow this weekend.

Wyoming Ski Resorts Can Expect Up To 2 Feet Of Snow Over Weekend

Wyoming's ski areas could get up to 2 feet of over the weekend, and temperatures are finally cold enough start building a snowpack for the season.

Andrew RossiDecember 01, 2023

Mandy Fabel: The Day We Stopped Watching the Weather

Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "As you enter this holiday season, I would encourage you to start watching the weather again. Put yourself in a position to look out over the horizon and feel small."

Mandy FabelNovember 30, 2023

Letter To The Editor: Carbon County Commissioners Support Gordon's Energy Policy

To the editor: As county commissioners, we commend Governor Gordon for not only campaigning on an "all of the above" energy policy but actually delivering on that promise.

November 30, 2023

Former state lawmaker Tyler Lindholm, left, and Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill.

Wyoming Can Keep Drug Money, Even If It Was Earned Legally In Other States

Wyoming can seize cash from out-of-state travelers if it’s proved the cash is tied to drug deals that would be illegal in Wyoming, regardless if it was earned legally in another state, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Clair McFarlandNovember 30, 2023

Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman Joe Barbuto, left.

Chairman Of Wyoming Democratic Party To Host Drag Show

Joe Barbuto, the chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party, will host a drag show in Rock Springs on New Year’s Eve. Barbuto said he will not be performing in the drag show, however.

Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2023

Mike Thiessen takes questions about Accel Entertainment's plan to run live horse racing at the Cheyenne Frontier Days facilities after the rodeo shuts down in the fall.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Neighbors Fear Live Horse Racing Will Ruin Their Summer

At a public meeting on Wednesday, people who live near the Cheyenne Frontier Days grounds told a company that wants to host live horse racing at the arena that they did not want it and it would ruin the neighborhood.

Renée JeanNovember 30, 2023

Good Samaritans Save Young Mule Deer Caught In Electric Fence

Two Wyoming men were driving between Dubois and Riverton on Saturday when they saw a young mule deer entangled in an electric fence. They quickly jumped out of their vehicle and saved its life.

Mark HeinzNovember 30, 2023

Black Butte coal mine workers who learned this week they've been laid off say they feel angry and hurt to lose good mining jobs. Talking to Cowboy State Daily were Becky Bentley, from left, Randle Seymour and Cliff Green.

Laid-Off Wyoming Coal Miners Angry, Hurt To Lose Jobs They Love

Some of the 19 Wyoming coal miners laid off by the Black Butte mine this week say they’re angry and hurt to lose jobs they love, and that the company misled them to believe they had job security.

Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2023

A hot-air balloon floats over the Grand Tetons in northwest Wyoming in this file photo.

Hot Air Balloonist Convicted Of Landing In Grand Teton National Park

A federal judge convicted a Jackson balloon pilot last week for landing illegally in Grand Teton National Park. The balloonist argued the wind and an airport staffer's direction prompted the landing.

Clair McFarlandNovember 30, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Thursday's headlines include: * Biden blamed for coal mine layoffs in Rock Springs * Father of five-year-old says she was sexually assaulted by classmates * Hunters say feds need to stay out of lead ammo debate

Wendy CorrNovember 30, 2023

A dragline moves coal at the Black Butte mine in Sweetwater County.

Wyoming Coal Mine Says Federal Roadblocks Forced Layoff Of 15% Of Workforce

Black Butte Coal Co. near Rock Springs, Wyoming, says continuing Biden administration roadblocks of a planned mine expansion has forced it to lay off 19 people this week, about 15% of its workforce.

Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2023

Rock Springs Man Could Get 15 Years In Prison For Shooting Up Local Restaurant

James Vickers of Rock Springs pleaded guilty Tuesday to being a felon in possession of a firearm when he shot up a Rock Springs restaurant at lunchtime in September. Nobody was hurt, but Vickers faces up to 15 years in prison.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 30, 2023

Protesters lay with sheets over their bodies to depict Palestinians who have been killed.

Casper Protesters Say Israel Provoked Terrorist Attack

A small group called Freedom Gets the Final Say gathered on the steps of Casper’s city administration building Wednesday to support Palestine in its fight with Israel, saying Hamas was provoked to attack.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 30, 2023

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Hageman Says Rocky Mountain Power Will Only Get About Half The Hike It Wants

Harriet Hageman praised the Wyoming Public Service Commission on Wednesday for cutting Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed rate hike in half, but the commission says no figures are yet available.

Renée JeanNovember 30, 2023

Livingston Elementary School in Cody, Wyoming.

Cody Man Says 5-Year-Old Daughter Was Sexually Assaulted At School

The father of a Cody kindergartner says he’s moving his family after his 5-year-old daughter was held down by bigger students in a school bathroom and sexually assaulted.

Clair McFarlandNovember 29, 2023

A Wyoming-based long-range rifle team set a world record in September 2022 by hitting a target from 4.4 miles away. They used a copper bullet for the shot, but a member of the team said the debate over lead ammunition isn't one for politicians and bureaucrats.

Wyoming Shooters Say Government Doesn’t Need To Meddle With Lead Ammo

Wyoming hunters and shooters are already choosing to switch to lead-free ammunition themselves, and say they don’t need it forced on them by government regulation.

Mark HeinzNovember 29, 2023

Guest Column: Conservative Commitment to Wyoming

Representatives Clark Stith and Barry Crago write, "We are asking all of our legislative colleagues to join us in a Conservative Commitment to Wyoming and support the following legislative proposals when we return to Cheyenne in February.

CSD StaffNovember 29, 2023

Chuck Gray Contests Colorado Court Ruling That Trump Is An ‘Insurrectionist’

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray filed a brief with the Colorado Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking it to overturn a lower court’s finding that former President Donald Trump is an “insurrectionist.”

Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2023

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