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Dennis Sun: What’s Your Beef?

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Better management practices and technology, along with genetics, are just some of the reasons consumers want more lamb and are still buying beef at record-high prices at the meat counter and at restaurants."

Dennis SunMay 16, 2025

It may be the middle of May, but it's still winter in Wyoming's high country. This was the secene near Towgotee Pass on Tuesday, and more snow is expected this weekend.

Winter’s Not Done Yet; More Snow Coming For Wyoming

It may be the middle of May, but winter isn’t done with Wyoming yet. Another wave of wet weather from the Pacific Ocean will reach Wyoming over the weekend, which will mean more snow in the mountains and across other parts of the state.

Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is calling former FBI Director James Comey’s “86 47” message a “completely despicable” threat against the president. Harriet Hageman suspects Comey suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

Wyoming Delegation Calls Comey’s ‘86 47’ Post A ‘Despicable’ Threat Against Trump

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is standing behind a new investigation into former FBI Director James Comey after he posted what many Republicans on Capitol Hill are interpreting as an assassination threat against President Trump.

Liz NassMay 16, 2025

Dimwitted California Rapper Stands Next To Boiling Yellowstone Pool For Video

If you’re dead set on committing a federal crime in Yellowstone National Park, you might as well post video of yourself doing the deed to social media. That’s what a California rapper did, coming dangerously close to a boiling thermal pool.

Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.

Stanley Hotel Sold In $400 Million Deal That Will See Huge Film Center Built

The historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has sold in a $400 million deal that will build on its cult horror fame as the setting for “The Shining.” The deal includes building a huge film center.

Renée JeanMay 16, 2025

Hansjörg Wyss, an 89-year-old Teton County, Wyoming billionaire is being sued in a California court. He’s accused of repeatedly propositioning a woman and her husband who worked for his company to have orgies with him.

Lawsuit Claims Wyoming Billionaire, 89, Propositioned Employees For Orgies

Hansjörg Wyss, an 89-year-old Teton County billionaire is being sued in a California court. He’s accused of repeatedly propositioning a woman and her husband who worked for his company to have orgies with him.

Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2025

Paul Allen Hilburn, 72, pleaded guilty to one stabbing charge in Natrona County District Court on May 16, 2025, in exchange for a second stabbing charge as well as a domestic battery charge being dropped.

Casper Man Who Said One Of Two People He Stabbed Was An Accident Pleads Guilty

A 72-year-old Casper man pleaded guilty Friday to stabbing a 41-year-old man in exchange for dropping a second charge for also stabbing a woman. He told police stabbing the woman was an accident.

Dale KillingbeckMay 16, 2025

Guest Column: It's Time For Energy Abundance – No More Subsidizing Bad Energy Policy

Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "In Congress, I am working diligently to disband the green energy agenda. President Trump is also working to shield constituents from both tax implications of the Green New Scam and the related repercussions to their utility bills."

Guest ColumnMay 16, 2025

Doors Swinging Wide Open For Wyoming Energy Development On Public Land

The Trump administration continues to open the floodgates on rolling back restrictions and speeding up timelines for energy development on public land. It’s a relief for Wyoming’s oil and gas sector.

David MadisonMay 16, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Wyoming’s Constitution Demands Election Purity, Not Voter Turnout

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming has long required documentary proof of residency to qualify voters. But, oddly, nobody has to show them unless a county clerk officially asks to see them. Such unequal treatment of voters was remedied by HB 156."

Jonathan LangeMay 16, 2025

Wyoming’s senior senator John Barrasso, inset, also is a medical doctor who says out-of-control drug prices are a real concern for people. But he’snot sold on Trump’s executive order as the solution.

As A Doctor, Barrasso Not Sold On Trump’s Order To Lower Drug Prices

Wyoming’s senior U.S. Sen. John Barrasso also is a medical doctor who says out-of-control drug prices are a real concern for people. But he’s not sold on Trump’s executive order as the solution.

Sean BarryMay 16, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Friday, May 16, 2025

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Jake NicholsMay 16, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, May 16, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * ICE Busts Illegal In Casper * Grizzly Killed In Yellowstone * Docs Cite “Horrible” Issues At Hospital

Wendy CorrMay 16, 2025

Royse Mora-Fernandez is a Mexican illegal immigrant that U.S. Customs and Enforcement picked up in Bar Nunn, Wyoming, during an operation Thursday, May 15, 2025.

ICE Arrests Wanted Illegal Mexican National In Casper Operation

ICE officers met with other federal agents just before 4 a.m. Thursday in Casper to plan the arrest of a wanted illegal Mexican National. In what the agency calls the first Wyoming ICE ride-along it knows of, Cowboy State Daily documented the operation.

Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2025

Surface buildings of the Carissa Mine at South Pass City in Wyoming.

Letter To The Editor: That Gold Mine Letter Writer Doesn't Know What He's Talking About

Dear editor: Folks that author this type of opinion, which are unfamiliar with mining, permitting, remediation and regulations, should not be publishing this negative bias because they simply "don't understand the business."

May 16, 2025

Daybreak turns the horizon red behind the (L-R) Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.

Letter To The Editor: Reject Tax Increases That Will Kill Our Economy

Dear editor: I strongly urge Congress to reject unnecessary tax increases on carried interest and instead support policies that promote job creation, foster economic stability, and promote long-term prosperity for Wyoming's workers and communities.

May 16, 2025

Dr. Steve Burgess said he's leaving Cheyenne Regional Medical Center over concerns about "horrible" staffing issues and policies he claims create "a patient safety issue."

Doctors Leave Cheyenne Hospital, Cite ‘Ethics’ And ‘Horrible’ Staffing Issues

Doctors told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday they are leaving or have left Cheyenne Regional Medical Center over “ethical” reasons and “horrible” staffing issues. “You’ve got unethical things going on,” one cardiac surgeon said. “They’re not telling families the real truth.”

Justin GeorgeMay 15, 2025

A group of grizzly bears take a walk through Yellowstone National Park near Old Faithful in this file photo from a National Park Service webcam.

Grizzly Killed After Tipping Over 800-Pound Dumpsters Near Old Faithful

Yellowstone National Park confirmed an 11-year-old male grizzly was captured and killed Wednesday after repeatedly knocking over bear-resistant dumpsters. Officials say the grizzly had repeatedly sought out human food.

Andrew RossiMay 15, 2025

Two Casper men — Karlin Carlson, left, and Dallas Dickinson — faced consequences Wednesday after an evening with liquor, marijuana and a weapon turned into a police response.

Casper Man, Drinking With Friend, Accused Of Pointing Loaded Pistol At Girls

A 20-year-old Casper man is accused of pointing a loaded 10 mm pistol at a group of three girls at a local skate park Tuesday. He was in court Wednesday, along with a friend he was allegedly drinking with at the time.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025

Battle Lines Drawn Over Huge Eastern Wyoming ‘Green’ Hydrogen Jet Fuel Project

Battle lines are being drawn over a pair of contentious eastern Wyoming wind and solar projects that recently got leasing approval from state officials. The plan is to make “green” hydrogen jet fuel.

David MadisonMay 15, 2025

Hageman: Trump-Qatar $400M Air Force One Deal Stems From Boeing Contract Snafu

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman says Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar traces back to a 2018 Boeing contract. Before it’s used as Air Force One, “they better scrub that plane from nose to tail” for bugs, added Sen. Cynthia Lummis.

Sean BarryMay 15, 2025

Oscar Espinoza Duarte was sentenced Thursday to four of six federal charges against him stemming from methamphetamine distribution on the Wind River Reservation.

Man With ‘Probable’ Mexican Cartel Ties Admits Dealing Meth On Wyoming Reservation

A Mexican national who admits being in the U.S. illegally and “probable” cartel ties has admitted dealing meth on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation. It was part of a plea deal entered Thursday in U.S. District Court in Casper.

Dale KillingbeckMay 15, 2025

Baristas Cheyenne Munsell (left) and Palmira Torres (right) work at the downtown Starbucks location in Cheyenne

Starbucks Baristas In Cheyenne Fired Up Over New Dress Code, Strike Is On Table

Although many of the Starbucks baristas Cowboy State Daily spoke with in Cheyenne are upset over a new corporate dress code, they're not sure if they will join a nationwide strike. Some aren't following the dress code — and don't plan on it.

Jimmy OrrMay 15, 2025

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, left, says an attempt by a retired lawyer to have him removed from office is “outrageous.” The lawyer, Tim Newcomb (inset), says Gray’s a bully who riled up “his MAGA goons” against him.

Chuck Gray Blasts ‘Outrageous’ Attempt By Retired Lawyer To Oust Him From Office

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray says an attempt by a retired lawyer to have him removed from office is “outrageous.” The lawyer says Gray’s a bully who riled up “his MAGA goons” against him.

Greg JohnsonMay 15, 2025

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