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Jonathan Lange: The Library Exception Stymies Local Control. It’s Time to Repeal It.

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Bizarrely, the very laws that are meant to protect the innocence of children can be prosecuted against parents, grandparents, and your average man on the street. But they cannot be applied to the people who have the greatest access to your children outside the home — teachers and librarians."

Jonathan LangeMay 23, 2025

After Postal Service Said ‘No,’ Congress On Track To Give Mills Its Own ZIP Code

Mills, Wyoming, has an identity crisis having to share a ZIP code with parts of Casper, frustrating people trying to get home deliveries from FedEx and UPS. The Postal Service turned the city down for its own ZIP, so Congress may make it happen.

Dale KillingbeckMay 23, 2025

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1.2-GW Wyoming Data Center To Help Pioneer New Battery Less Likely To Catch Fire

A new battery system could solve the runaway thermal problem that makes lithium batteries burst into flames. A 1.2-gigawatt data center near Evanston, Wyoming, is going to help a startup prove its new battery system.

Renée JeanMay 23, 2025

Gordon Rejects Call To Remove Weston County Clerk Over Election Mistakes

Though her actions and those of her office skewed three unopposed races in the 2024 general election, the clerk of Weston County didn’t act with misconduct, malfeasance or willful negligence, Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon concluded in a Friday decision letter.

Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2025

It’s 'Not Unique' For Criminals To Raid Crime Lab Shipments, DCI Chief Says

A Rawlins UPS worker has pleaded guilty to a felony for stealing drugs and other evidence destined for the Wyoming State Crime Lab. Having evidence stolen during transit is “not unique,” the state Division of Criminal Investigation chief told legislators this week.

Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2025

A pair of officers guard the Crystal River Energy Complex nuclear power plant in Crystal River, Florida, in this file photo.

TerraPower Plant Will Have More Nuclear Cops Than The Local Sheriff’s Office

TerraPower experts are working with Wyoming legislators to create a special security force to protect the company's new nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The force of nuclear cops will outnumber the local Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

David MadisonMay 23, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Friday, May 23, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMay 23, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 23, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * "Bakken Boom" For Southwest Wyoming? * Longtime Wyoming Tourism Chief To Retire * Couple Sues Teton County Over Fee “Extortion”

Wendy CorrMay 23, 2025

Though firearms suppressors are used by Wyoming hunters and targets shooters, to protect against hearing loss.

Wyoming Shooters Closer To Being Able To Buy Suppressors Over-The-Counter

Wyomingites might soon be able to buy firearms suppressors over-the-counter. A bill lifting restrictions on them passed the U.S. House on Wednesday.

Mark HeinzMay 22, 2025

Fred Eshelman of North Carolina owns Iron Bar Holdings LLC, which owns land in Wyoming.

Wyoming Corner-Crossing Case Would Set National Law If Supreme Court Hears It

Wyoming’s noted “corner-crossing” case could end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. If it does, it would settle once and for all whether hopping corners between private and public land parcels is legal.

Mark HeinzMay 22, 2025

Couple Sues Teton County, Calls $24,000 Homebuilding Fee ‘Extortion’

A couple who paid a $24,325 fee to Teton County government to build a home on property they already owned is suing, calling the charge “extortion.” The fee also is an unconstitutional “taking” without compensation, the lawsuit claims.

Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025

A road flagger working at Yellowstone National Park (Cowboy State Daily)

Oregon Pilot Convicted Of Felony For Hitting Yellowstone Flagger With Jeep

A federal jury convicted a 67-year-old pilot from Oregon on Wednesday for shoving a flagger in Yellowstone National Park backward with his Jeep during a construction delay. He could get up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines for the felony.

Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025

Will Massive Oil And Gas Reserves Mean A New ‘Bakken Boom’ For Southwest Wyoming?

Massive oil and gas reserves identified across southwest Wyoming are being called out this week by federal officials as “substantial.” It has local industry watchers wondering if that could mean a new “Bakken boom” in the region.

David MadisonMay 22, 2025

An email obtained by Cowboy State Daily confirms that Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober plans to retire at the end of 2025. Former Gov. Dave Freudenthal says she was perfect for the job — an “unbearably happy human being.”

Longtime Wyoming Tourism Director Diane Shober To Retire After 22 Years

Longtime Wyoming Tourism Director Diane Shober announced she’s retiring at the end of 2025. Author CJ Box says she’s the best in the business and former Gov. Dave Freudenthal says she was perfect for the job — an “unbearably happy human being.”

Renée JeanMay 22, 2025

A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Thursday, May 22, 2025, blocked the president’s two-month-old executive order slashing the U.S. Department of Education in half. The ruling also reinstates terminated department employees.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Deep Cuts To Department Of Education

A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Thursday blocked the president’s 2-month-old executive order slashing the U.S. Department of Education in half. The ruling also reinstates terminated department employees.

Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025

A pair of snowplows work to clear the Beartooth Highway.

WYDOT Opens Snowy Range, Beartooth Highway Expected To Open Before Weekend

After clearing up to 15 feet of snow in some spots of Wyoming Highway 130, the Snowy Range opened for the season Thursday. The Wyoming Department of Transportation also says the Beartooth Highway and Highway 14A should be open Friday.

Andrew RossiMay 22, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday lauded the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act. Among other things, it preserves income tax cuts, scraps green energy tax incentives and promotes the oil, coal and timber industries. She's pictured here in a file photo from the 2025 Wyoming legislative session.

Hageman’s Budget Vote Critical As House Passes One Big Beautiful Act 215-214

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday lauded the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act, which passed by one vote, 215-214. Among other things, it preserves income tax cuts, scraps green energy tax incentives and promotes the oil, coal and timber industries.

Sean BarryMay 22, 2025

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso cheered Thursday’s vote (May 22, 2025) to kill California regulations that would end using gas-powered vehicles in favor of EVs. He said Republicans rejected Democrats’ “efforts to force-feed electric vehicles to every single American.”

Barrasso Cheers Vote To Kill California Mandate To ‘Force-Feed’ EVs On Everyone

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso cheered Thursday’s vote to kill California regulations that would end using gas-powered vehicles in favor of EVs. He said Republicans rejected efforts by Democrats "to force-feed electric vehicles to every single American.”

Sean BarryMay 22, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Thursday, May 22, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMay 22, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Wyo Dem Chief Steps Down * Angry Town Hall In Lusk Over Wind * Walmart Asking Wyo Lawmakers For Help

Wendy CorrMay 22, 2025

Bryan Englebert, an assistant aquatic manager with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, holds a giant lake trout from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. There is concern that lake trout are devouring too many of the reservoirs prized kokanee salmon.

Flaming Gorge Lake Trout Still Devouring Kokanee Salmon Despite No Limits, Marina Owner Says

A marina owner at Flaming Gorge told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that lake trout are gobbling too many prized kokanee salmon. He said the catch limits on lake trout aren’t enough and should be commercially netted.

Mark HeinzMay 22, 2025

Sam, working a busy bar scene at Cheyenne's Uncle Charlie's Package Liquor, Grill & Tavern, is in wait and see mode on the No Tax on Tips bill that cleared the Senate unanimously on Tuesday.

Wyoming Service Workers Optimistic Over Senate Passage Of No Tax On Tips Bill

In a surprise move, the U.S. Senate passed the No Tax on Tips bill unanimously. The reaction from Wyoming service employees ranged from cautious optimism to elation. “The blue-collar worker, what’s left of us, needs their tips to help ends meet,” one barber said.

Renée JeanMay 22, 2025

Walmart Asks Wyoming Lawmakers For Help With Organized Theft

Walmart asked Wyoming’s lawmakers to strengthen laws to curb organized retail theft - which is generally an orchestrated scheme in which co-conspirators conduct targeted, repeating thefts as a business. Company officials said they are seeing a rise in sophisticated and organized theft rings.

Clair McFarlandMay 22, 2025

Secretary of State Chuck Gray speaks to a crowd of more than 100 people Wednesday,May 21, 2025, at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk. Most there indicated they are against a pair of large wind projects proposed for the area.

At Lusk Town Meeting, Locals Say Wind Projects Have Ended Friendships

At a town hall meeting in Lusk hosted by Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Wednesday, locals said wind projects on 180,000 acres of land in eastern Wyoming has stirred up anger and resentment.

Greg JohnsonMay 22, 2025

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