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Pumping CO2 Into Wells Helps With Recovery But Wyoming Energy Leaders Say Cost Is High
Wyoming lawmakers on the Joint Minerals Committee heard testimony Wednesday on how pressurizing oil wells with carbon dioxide pushes out what oil remains, but paying for the infrastructure remains a financial challenge for operators.
David MadisonMay 21, 2025
Why So Many Grizzly Bears This Year On Social Media?
Photos of Wyoming grizzlies are blowing up all over social media. While that’s partly because there are more bears, it’s also because there are more people taking pictures of them, wildlife photographers say.
Mark HeinzMay 21, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Don't Penalize Local Government
Dear editor: I recently attended the interim Joint Corporations committee hearing, and I am deeply concerned by the testimony advocating for limiting the ability of local governments to fund staff and elected officials' participation in various professional associations like the Wyoming Association of Municipalities.
May 21, 2025
Judge Removes Psychologist From Case Of Sheridan Man Accused In Mother's Death
A psychologist in the case of a Sheridan man accused of murdering his mother, voiced concerns that Israel Melvin was not fit to stand trial. A judge in the case dismissed the evaluator, saying he did not conduct the right test - which was whether the man was insane when his mother died.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2025
Tom Lubnau: The Power Performance That Calls Us Higher
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "Let's chat about excellence for a change, and that time rock and roll supergroup Led Zeppelin released arguably the best song in rock and roll history - Stairway to Heaven."
Tom LubnauMay 21, 2025
Joe Barbuto, Chairman Of Wyoming Democratic Party, Steps Down After Eight Years
Joe Barbuto, the longtime chair of the Wyoming Democratic Party, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after eight years to join a national organization that supports state Democratic parties. No replacement has been made.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2025
Campbell, Johnson And Sheridan Counties Seek to Map Coal Seam Fire Threat
There are likely hundreds of smoldering coal seams in northeastern Wyoming and local fire officials are working on a plan to map them from the air as they all have the potential to start wildfires. It's estimated that some of the fires began as far back as 1859 (during the Buchanan administration).
David MadisonMay 21, 2025
Massive Twister in Colorado Is Reminder That Tornado Season Has Arrived Wyoming
Although Wyoming is more tornado-proof than tornado-prone, we still get twisters in Wyoming. Funnel clouds were spotted in Laramie County on Sunday and four tornadoes touched down in eastern Colorado. Meteorologist Don Day says tornado season is here and it's starting off strong.
Andrew RossiMay 21, 2025
Trump Admin Green Lights Pulling Non-English-Speaking Truckers From Roads
President Trump gave transportation chief Sean Duffy 60 days to rescind 2016 guidance that kept non-English speaking truck drivers from being removed from the roads. Duffy rescinded that order Tuesday, 38 days ahead of schedule. U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman was a frontrunner on the issue.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Wednesday May 21, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 21, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Grizzlies Closer To Delisting * “Meth” Around And Find Out * Tearful Testimony For Tougher Stalking Laws
Wendy CorrMay 21, 2025
Committee Drafts Bill Against Sexually Explicit Books In Public Libraries
A legislative committee agreed Tuesday to draft a bill targeting explicit materials in public and school libraries, specifically children’s sections. That came after intense debate and a review of a young-adult book containing a cartoon sex scene.
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Many May Be Surprised To Know That Arm Count Is Not Binary
Dear editor: The idea that arm count is binary is not supported by science, as there are many common arm count variations that don't exactly match a binary.
May 20, 2025
Game And Fish Finds Mother Lode Of 500K Invasive Zebra Mussels On Boat Lift
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department aquatic inspectors scraped more than 500,000 invasive zebra mussels off a boat lift from South Dakota. The mother lode of mussels could have devastated Alcova Reservoir.
Andrew RossiMay 20, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Fasten Your Trump Seat Belt, It's Going To Be A Rough Ride
Dear editor: The Republicans are passing a budget bill with less than a trillion dollars in spending cuts for low income people while passing a 4 trillion dollar tax cut for the well-off that will balloon the deficit.
May 20, 2025
With Four New Denning Pairs Of Wolves, Colorado Could Have Wolf Pup Boom
With four pairs of wolves thought to be denning together in Colorado, that state is expecting a wolf pup boom. That could lead to numerous established wolf packs.
Mark HeinzMay 20, 2025
25 Years And More Than 1,000 Graduates For Leadership Wyoming
For 25 years, Leadership Wyoming has promoted communities and the state through hands-on training and networking. From coal and trona mines to legacy ranches, more than 1,000 program graduates have gone on to become better bosses, workers and neighbors.
Jackie DorothyMay 20, 2025
Tearful Testimony Pushes Committee To Draft Tougher Wyoming Stalking Laws
Some members of a Wyoming legislative committee were moved to tears Tuesday as a Glenrock teen girl described the year of torment she and a friend endured from a 41-year-old stalker. Lawmakers agreed to draft tougher laws for stalking and grooming.
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2025
Developer Of Controversial Casper Gravel Mine Wants To Renew State Leases
The potential development of a controversial gravel mine proposed for the base of Casper Mountain may not be over even after Natrona County shot it down last year. Prism Logistics has requested to renew its state leases on the land.
Dale KillingbeckMay 20, 2025
Grizzlies Likely To Be Delisted Once Nesvik Heads FWS, Former Federal Official Says
Former Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik needs to take charge of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) before grizzlies can be delisted, says a former high-ranking federal official who oversaw the agency.
Mark HeinzMay 20, 2025
Cheyenne Man Caught On Call From Jail Trying To Arrange To Move His Meth Stash
A Cheyenne man learned the hard way last week that jailhouse calls are monitored when he was caught trying to arrange to have his meth stash moved. It’s an example of “meth around and find out,” said Sheriff Brian Kozak.
Greg JohnsonMay 20, 2025
Committee Adopts Bill To Make Wyoming Senate Confirm Supreme Court Justices
A legislative committee on Monday voted 8-6 to draft a proposed state Constitution amendment that would make Wyoming Supreme Court Justice candidates stand for state Senate confirmation after the governor nominates them.
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2025
Big Win For Lummis As Crypto Bill Clears Senate Hurdle On Second Try
After Senate Democrats blocked the stablecoin bill May 8, many of them helped advance it easily Monday. The chamber’s leader, U.S. Sen. John Thune, said the legislation was “exactly” the same as before.
Sean BarryMay 20, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 20, 2025