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Full Of Grizzlies, Wolves And Cougars, Yellowstone’s Top Apex Predator Is A Bug
Yellowstone National Park is full of grizzlies, wolves and elusive mountain lions. But the apex predators of the park might be those tiny tiger beetles that thrive around thermal pools — and hunt and kill everything else.
Andrew RossiJune 28, 2025
Hacking Live Trees To Make Lean-To On Trail Not Only Inconsiderate, It’s Illegal
Responsible users of the public trails on Casper Mountain were outraged this week when someone cut down about 20 young, live trees and made a lean-to on a trail. That’s not only inconsiderate, it’s illegal — if the perpetrators are ever caught.
Mark HeinzJune 28, 2025
$140 Billion F.E. Warren Sentinel Missile Upgrade At Full Speed Under Trump
The first months of President Trump’s second administration have focused on cutting government pork, but there’s one huge exception. The $140 billion upgrade from Minuteman III to Sentinel nuclear missiles is at full speed, and F.E. Warren is ground zero.
Renée JeanJune 28, 2025
Joan Barron: The Night The Shah Of Iran Was Toppled
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “'The shah is dead,' the young guys yelled as they ran in the hallways of the dorm. They were Iranians. And they were joyous — jumping up and down joyous.”
Joan BarronJune 28, 2025
Gillette’s Cyclone Drilling To Do Wyoming’s First 3-Mile Well And 4-Mile Well Is Next
Cyclone Drilling in Gillette is the region's go-to specialist for drilling the deepest and longest oil and gas wells. It’s going to drill Wyoming’s first 3-mile lateral well — and is already planning to go 4 miles and beyond.
David MadisonJune 28, 2025
Land-Selloff Plan Makes Back It Into Budget Bill, Montana Sen Says He Will Kill It
A scaled-back plan by Utah Sen. Mike Lee to sell public lands has made back it into the final text of the Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Montana Sen. Steve Daines says he has the votes to kill it.
Sean BarryJune 28, 2025
Army Vet Paralyzed By Iraq Blast Gets A New Life — And House — In Casper
U.S. Army veteran Bryan Price was paralyzed by an IED blast in Iraq in 2006. He found a new life as an international athlete training in Casper, representing the U.S. in two Paralympic Games. Now he and his family are getting a new accessible house.
Dale KillingbeckJune 28, 2025
Chuck Gray Asks Judge To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Law
Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Wyoming’s new proof-of-citizenship voting law. He claims the complaint is brought by “radical left” groups that haven’t shown it could harm them.
Clair McFarlandJune 28, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Shoshoni’s Lucky 5 Is A Whisky And Beer Dive That Has Your Back
At the Lucky 5 Lounge in Shoshoni, the regulars can tell you’re an out-of-towner the second you walk through the door. “You’re not from around here, are you?” they ask when you order wine. This is a whisky and beer bar but they won't hold that wine order against you.
Zakary SonntagJune 28, 2025
Notorious Montana Mansion Rescued By A Couple From Meeteetse Can Be Had For $27M
A Billings mansion known as “The Castle” is notorious for a massive fraud that involved a fake kidnapping and rogue biker gang. It was rescued by a couple from Meeteetse and is now back on the market for $27 million.
David MadisonJune 28, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, June 28, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsJune 28, 2025
Supreme Court Upholds Porn Age Verification Days Before Wyo Law Takes Effect
A Supreme Court ruling upholding a Texas law that requires porn websites to verify visitors are adults protects Wyoming’s new age-verification law as well, its sponsor says. “The ruling is a complete win,” says Worland Republican Rep. Martha Lawley.
Clair McFarlandJune 28, 2025
Star Valley, UW Stunned By Sudden Death Of Equipment Manager In Lawn Mower Accident
Star Valley and the UW football program are stunned and saddened by the sudden death Thursday of a 21-year-old equipment manager. Kimberly Choma, who died in a lawn mower accident, “loved people” and led by example with her “Christ-like attitude.”
Dale KillingbeckJune 27, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Zach Buchel
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with Zach Buchel, who owns and operates FarmTableWest in Cody. Zach talks about his passion for growing things, and the importance of fresh, local produce to our health and our communities!
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2025
Jonathan Lange: We All Have a Role in Strengthening Families
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Everyone has a vital role in strengthening Wyoming families. You don’t have to start with ambitious policies. You can start with yourself.”
Jonathan LangeJune 27, 2025
Dennis Sun: The Trust Of The Consumer
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "It is especially important these days with the high price of beef and lamb, as consumers want to know more about the meat they eat and, to an extent, where it came from."
Dennis SunJune 27, 2025
Former Wyoming Chief Justice Says Supreme Court Order Reining In Judges ‘Brilliant’
A Former Wyoming Chief Justice says Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court order reining in district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions is “brilliant.” The Washington delegation also praised the order as a victory over “activist” district court judges.
Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025
It’s Sweet Home Alabama For Bears On Southern ‘Grizzly Ranch’
Alabama might be the last place you’d expect to find grizzly bears, but there are several of them thriving there on the Grizzly Ranch Bear Rescue. The man who runs it says it's his mission in life to rescue bears.
Mark HeinzJune 27, 2025
Not Everybody Hates Sen. Mike Lee’s Idea Of Selling Off Federal Public Land
Despite a loud public outcry against U.S. Sen. Mike Lee’s efforts to sell millions of acres of federal public land, not everyone hates the idea. Former Wyoming legislator Ray Peterson said states could buy the land and manage it much better.
Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025
Wyoming Judge Blocks School Choice Money Days Ahead Of First Payouts
A Cheyenne-based judge on Friday temporarily blocked the first phase of payouts for Wyoming’s new school choice program days ahead of the first checks going out July 1. The program gives $7,000 toward private schools or homeschooling for students.
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2025
Lummis Says Congress Needs To Set Cryptocurrency Rules By End Of Year
Sen. Cynthia Lummis says Congress needs to pass rules for digital assets by the end of the year to take advantage of having “the most pro-crypto president.” A Wyoming expert says the state is still on track to be the first with its own stable token.
Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025
5 House Republicans Say They’ll Sink Big Beautiful Bill If Land Selloff Is In It
Five House Republicans say in a terse letter Thursday they will sink the entire One Big Beautiful Bill Act if it includes a provision to sell public lands. “We cannot accept the sale of federal lands that Sen. (Mike) Lee seeks,” they wrote.
Sean BarryJune 27, 2025
Grand Teton Tourist Dives Headfirst Through Open Car Window To Avoid Grizzly
A tourist in Grand Teton National Park found himself between a grizzly and its mate earlier this month, so he took the only escape available — he dove headfirst through the open window of his car. A tour guide got a photo of the man’s moment of escape.
Andrew RossiJune 27, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, June 27, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJune 27, 2025