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Joan Barron: The Dick Cheney I Remember

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "During the spring of 1978 he was the cute guy who entered the press room of the Capitol Building in Cheyenne. Dick Cheney had a wicked sense of humor, could talk freely and at length on policy issues, yet was far from being a social chatterbox."

Joan BarronNovember 08, 2025

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior 50 years ago, and no bodies were ever recovered. Wyoming meteorologist Don Day grew up in Michigan and remembers the famous wreck — and the weather phenomenon that sunk her, "The Witch of November."

Edmund Fitzgerald: Wyoming Meteorologist Vividly Recalls 'The Witch Of November'

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day was living in the Great Lakes when the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank 50 years ago on Nov 10, 1975. Only 8 years old, he vividly recalls hearing storm bulletins crackle through the kitchen radio announcing "The Witch Of November."

Zakary SonntagNovember 08, 2025

President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. Above, TJ, Troy and Holly Lake with a copy of the pardon from Trump.

Trump Pardons Cheyenne Diesel Delete Mechanic Troy Lake

President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2025

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People Panic And Call Cops When Man Spotted Riding Bull In Ohio Parking Lot

If you’re spotted riding a bull through a parking lot in Pinedale, Wyoming, people may take note. If it happens in Ohio, they call the cops, as they did Thursday. “I have so many questions,” an officer says as he pulls up to the store.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

If wind and solar companies disrupt Wyoming’s wildlife, they should have to pay for it, Wyoming state Sen. Larry Hicks says. He’s sponsored a bill calling for energy companies to pay compensation.

Wind, Solar Projects Should Pay For Harming Wyoming Wildlife, Legislator Says

If wind and solar companies disrupt Wyoming’s wildlife, they should have to pay for it, Wyoming state Sen. Larry Hicks says. He’s sponsored a bill calling for energy companies to pay compensation.

Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2025

Wyoming’s airports are warning travelers to expect cancellations and delays after the FAA implemented a reduction in domestic flights. The situation could worsen if the shutdown is not resolved by Sunday.

Wyoming Airports Warn Of Cancellations, Delays Due To Shutdown

Wyoming’s airports are warning travelers to expect cancellations and delays after the FAA implemented a reduction in domestic flights. The situation could worsen if the shutdown is not resolved by Sunday.

Jackson WalkerNovember 08, 2025

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Rangers Looking For Suspect Who Beat Man At Guernsey State Park

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

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Hunter Kills Two Grizzlies In Montana, Claims Self-Defense After Charging Him

A hunter in Montana shot and killed two grizzlies on Wednesday near Seeley Lake in a remote area of Missoula County, Montana. The man says he shot in self-defense after the bears, and another yearling, ran at him and his hunting partner.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025

A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.

Wheatland Man To Plead Guilty In Liquor Store Break-In That Left Buddy Beaten

A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

Orah Garst, head coach of the Campbell County High School football program in Gillette, was terminated in November for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player.

Campbell County Head Football Coach Fired For Profanity-Laced Outburst

The head coach of the Campbell County High School football program in Gillette has been terminated for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player. Former coach Orah Garst says he’s remorseful and that, “I deserve the consequences.”

Greg JohnsonNovember 07, 2025

There was a long line out the door for early voting at the Laramie County Clerk's Office in Cheyenne on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Judge Upholds Wyoming's 'Sore Loser' Candidate Law And Crossover Voting Ban

A Wyoming judge upheld state laws banning crossover voting and keeping “sore loser” primary election candidates from launching petitions to get onto the general election ballot. The plaintiffs are likely to appeal, arguing the laws limit voter and candidate rights.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Truth Makes Best Policy, and Hageman Knows It

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Federal subsides do not make green energy cheaper to produce. They only make it cheaper to buy. And when those subsidies go away, power producers will simply recoup their costs from the consumers. That’s Economics 101."

Jonathan LangeNovember 07, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Saving Money Works

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Wyoming has a huge savings account, and currently the market value is around $32.5 billion. These investments didn’t just happen by chance, so a big thanks to those who made it possible throughout the years."

Dennis SunNovember 07, 2025

One of the key metrics holding Powder River Basin oil and gas back is the cost of producing a barrel of oil. But longer laterals in the play have driven the average cost down to $55 per barrel and closer to $50, which would unlock more production.

Powder River Basin Inches Closer To $50 A Barrel Oil, Unlocking New Potential

One of the key metrics holding Powder River Basin oil and gas back is the cost of producing a barrel of oil. But longer laterals in the play have driven the average cost down to $55 per barrel and closer to $50, which would unlock more production.

Renée JeanNovember 07, 2025

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Former Cody High School Parent Claims Teacher Was 'Creepy' With Daughter

The parent of a former Cody High School student said a teacher was "creepy" with her. The teacher says this and other claims against him are exaggerated. He had called for his own misconduct hearing to be public rather than in executive session.

Jackson WalkerNovember 07, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, November 7, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * Now WYDOT Deficit Tops $600M * Japan Calls On Military To Fight Bears * Artificial Intelligence Could Jump Start Wyo Coal 

Mac WatsonNovember 07, 2025

Though a lightning rod for controversy, Dick Cheney was for years a celebrated Wyomingite. Sen. John Barrasso lauded the man's legacy Thursday, while Wyoming's other delegates and the president were measured about Cheney's death. 

Barrasso Honors Cheney Despite Complex History, Silence From Trump

Though a lightning rod for controversy, Dick Cheney was for years a celebrated Wyomingite. Sen. John Barrasso lauded the man's legacy Thursday, while Wyoming's other delegates and the president were measured about Cheney's death. 

Jackson WalkerNovember 07, 2025

Japan’s brown bears are essentially the same species as Wyoming’s grizzlies. This mother and cub were skinny because the late-summer pink salmon run they were waiting for was late.

Japan Calls Out The Military To Help Stop Surge In Bear Attacks

Japan for years has had a problem with bear attacks, but lately it’s gotten so bad the military was deployed to help protect people from getting mauled and killed.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to Senate Republicans at a breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. President Trump wants Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown and move other legislation without Democrats’ support. Wyoming’s U.S. senators oppose the idea, saying Democrats would retaliate down the road.

Barrasso, Lummis Oppose Bypassing Dems With ‘Nuclear Option’ To End Shutdown

President Trump wants Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown and move other legislation without Democrats’ support. Wyoming’s U.S. senators oppose the idea, saying Democrats would retaliate down the road.

Sean BarryNovember 07, 2025

Skyrocketing power demand from data and AI centers is reviving calls for more coal-fired electricity and fuels debate about the role of Wyoming coal in the nation’s energy future. Experts say the market has shifted in ways that might still undercut coal. Above is the Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant near Glenrock.

Power-Hungry AI Fuels Debate On Wyoming Coal’s Role In U.S. Energy Future

Skyrocketing power demand from data and AI centers is reviving calls for more coal-fired electricity and fuels debate about the role of Wyoming coal in the nation’s energy future. Experts say the market has shifted in ways that might still undercut coal.

Renée JeanNovember 06, 2025

Mayor Patrick Collins chats with Related Companies Senior Vice President of Development Colin Sullivan before a groundbreaking ceremony in Cheyenne for a 115-acre data center campus that will deliver an initial 88 megawatts of data center capacity for CoreWeave. The campus will eventually deliver up to 302 megawatts of data center capacity in all.

Letter To The Editor: Artificial Intelligence And Data Centers Are The Future

Dear editor: AI is here to stay. It's helping small businesses grow, driving economic growth and transforming sectors of our economy. However, for AI innovation to keep advancing, we need sufficient data centers and infrastructure to support it.

November 06, 2025

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