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Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 29

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10 months ago

February 24, 2025

The 29th day of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session Monday featured a die-in protest on the floor of theCapitol rotunda and passionate debate over property taxes and abortion.

• Around 20 student protesters staged a “die in” on the floor of the Wyoming Capitol Monday afternoon in protest of a bill that would ban gun-free zones in Wyoming.

• A new trigger bill is moving its way through the Wyoming Legislature that aims to ban abortion in the event the Wyoming Supreme Court rules against the state’s 2023 law banning it.

• A bill that would attempt to stop mystery drones from flying over sensitive areas around Wyoming is nearing the finish line. Meanwhile, a state House committee heard Monday that giant SUV-sized drones are still being spotted.

• Fishing guides on both sides of the Wyoming-Colorado state line voiced support for a bill that could prevent the mobbing of Wyoming’s prized trout waters.

• A bill that would lift a requirement that homeschool parents submit curricula to local school districts easily passed the Wyoming Senate 28-2 on Monday. The bill moves on to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk.

• The Senate Education Committee rejected a proposal Monday that would have required University of Wyoming trustees be elected instead of appointed.

• The Senate Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee rejected a bill on a 3-2 vote that would have required delaying certain Public Service Commission proceedings pending the result of lawsuits.
• The House Education Committee passed by a 6-3 vote a bill that calls on Congress to call a convention of states. The bill will next move to the House for final consideration.

The Governor signed the following bills Monday:

HEA0001 HB0025 Vehicle accident reporting-amendments.

HEA0002 HB0027 Disabled parking windshield placards-revisions.

HEA0003 HB0092 Wyoming livestock board-memorandums of understanding.

HEA0004 HB0014 Solid waste municipal cease and transfer funding.

HEA0005 HB0022 Water and wastewater operator-emergency response.

HEA0006 HB0030 Driver’s licenses and IDs-revisions.

HEA0007 HB0041 Environmental quality-irrevocable letters of credit.

HEA0008 HB0061 State land lease preference amendments.

HEA0009 HB0069 Foreign adversary ownership or control of business entities.

HEA0010 HB0073 Recreation safety-rock climbing.

HEA0011 HB0075 Coal severance tax rate.

HEA0012 HB0082 Provider enrollment-standards.

HEA0013 HB0004 Snowmobile registration and user fees.

HEA0014 HB0023 Surrender driver’s license-repeal.

HEA0015 HB0045 Removing otters as protected animals.

HEA0016 HB0054 Chancery court judges-district and circuit court assistance.

HEA0017 HB0086 Public property and buildings-amendments.

HEA0018 HB0166 State auditor payment transparency.

HEA0019 HB0214 Local government payments-electronic payments.

HEA0020 HB0040 Sales and use tax revisions.

HEA0021 HB0017 Career technical education equipment grants amendments.

HEA0022 HB0132 Annual permits for specified commercial loads.

HEJR0001 HJ0001 Amending Wyoming’s act of admission for earnings.

HEA0023 HB0038 Ad valorem taxation-payment and credit of penalties.

SEA0001 SF0015 Oil and gas conservation commission-regulation of pits.

SEA0002 SF0016 Industrial siting-tribal notification.

SEA0003 SF0020 Oil and gas bonding-options and bonding pools.

SEA0004 SF0023 Handicap placards-health care providers’ approval.

SEA0005 SF0025 Electronic lien and title system.

SEA0006 SF0149 Wildlife conservation license plates-amendments.

SEA0007 SF0042 Resort hotel liquor licenses.

SEA0008 SF0049 Tangible personal property-index and depreciation.

SEA0009 SF0013 Reading assessment and intervention amendments.

SEA0010 SF0078 Distribution of unsolicited absentee ballot request forms.

SEA0011 SF0080 Abandonment of water rights-limitations.

SEA0012 SF0131 Charter school leasing.

SEA0014 SF0073 Charter school funding-amendments.

SEA0015 SF0081 Tax exemption-property owned by the state.

SEA0017 SF0088 2025 large project funding.

SEA0018 SF0063 State lands-fencing-2.

SEA0019 SF0048 Business property exemption.

SJ0001 SJ0003 Commemorating Nellie Tayloe Ross.

The Governor allowed the following bills to go into law without his signature. Click on the bill for a link to the Governor’s letter:

SEA0013 SF0096 Wyoming Gold Act

SEA0016 SF0120 Wyoming PRIME act.

SEA0020 SF0006 Residential property-removal of unlawful occupant.

Leo Wolfson can be reached at leo@cowboystatedaily.com.

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Penn State wrestling wins 75th straight dual meet by beating Wyoming 40-7: Full results

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December 13, 2025

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Penn State wrestling wins 75th straight dual meet by beating Wyoming 40-7: Full results

Penn State beats Wyoming 40-7

12/13/2025 08:30:01 PM

Penn State won its 75th consecutive dual meet by beating Wyoming 40-7 on the road Saturday night. The Lions won eight of 10 bouts, including four victories by fall.

Penn State returns to the mat next Saturday in Nashville. The Lions wrestle North Dakota State and Stanford at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals. If they win both, they will pass Oklahoma State for the Division I record for most consecutive dual victories with 77.

Here are the full results from Saturday night:

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl (So.), Penn State TF Sefton Douglass, Wyoming, 18-3 (3:26) (PSU 5-0)
133 pounds: No. 10 Marcus Blaze (Fr.), PSU F Luke Willochell, Wyoming (3:39) (PSU 11-0)
141 pounds: Nate Desmond (Fr.) Penn State d. John Alden, Wyoming, 11-4 (PSU 15-0)
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness (Jr.), PSU F No. 30 30 Gabe Willochell, Wyoming, 2:54 (PSU 20-0)
157 pounds: No. 15 PJ Duke (Fr.), Penn State F No. 23 Jared Hill, Wyoming, 4:09 (PSU 26-0)
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink (Jr.), PSU F Sloan Swan, Wyoming, 2:00 (35-0 PSU)
174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines (Sr.), Penn State TF No. 28 Riley Davis, Wyoming, 18-1 (4:50) (PSU 37-0)
184 pounds: No. 4 Rocco Welsh (So.), PSU d. No. 12 Eddie Neitenbach, Wyoming, 4-1 (PSU 40-0)
197 pounds: No. 2 Joey Novak, Wyoming md. Connor Mirasola, 10-2 (PSU 40-4)
285 pounds: No. 10 Christian Carroll, Wyoming d. No. 11 Cole Mirasola, 10-4 (PSU 40-7)

FINAL: PSU 40, Wyoming 7

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6 Colorado, Wyoming hot springs worth the drive this winter

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

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6 Colorado, Wyoming hot springs worth the drive this winter

Colorado and Wyoming offer numerous natural hot springs resorts for a winter getaway.
Locations range from a two-hour drive from Fort Collins to over 300 miles away.
Amenities vary by resort, including tropical atriums, geothermal caves and cold river plunges.

Weary of winter already?

Kick back in one of the many natural hot tubs our area has to offer.

Colorado and Wyoming are sprinkled with natural hot springs, with various resorts each offering something different — think untouched natural scenery, tropical plant-laden atriums and cold riverside plunge pools.

Virtually dip your toes in with this list and see if any stick out to you for a future winter getaway.

Hot springs to visit in Colorado, Wyoming

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Where: 44200 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Need to relax? Head to Strawberry Park Hot Springs where you’ll find thermal mineral water pools surrounded by Steamboat Springs’ natural beauty.

The pools are open to both its day visitors — admission costs $20 per person for a two-hour reservation — and overnight lodgers. It also offers up massage options and aqua therapy in private pools.

Located about 165 miles from Fort Collins, Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a roughly 3.5-hour drive away. From Nov. 1 through May 1, four-wheel drive with snow tires or chains are required to get to the hot springs. To avoid tough road conditions, Strawberry Park encourages contacting its shuttle partners to schedule drop off and pick up.

Pets, outside food, glass, alcohol and smoking are prohibited.

Minors are not permitted after dark, and clothing is optional after dark.

Hot Sulphur Springs

Where: 5609 Spring Road, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado

Soak your worries away at Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa. The resort — once used as a winter campground for Native Americans — is now home to 20 manmade pools supplied by a handful of natural hot springs that flow through the resort and into the Colorado River, according to its website. Located about 130 miles away, the springs are a roughly 3-hour drive from Fort Collins.

Its pools — which run from 98 to 112 degrees — are open yearround and welcome walk-ins. Adult day passes cost $30, senior day passes cost $23 and children’s passes (ages 4-11) cost $16. Towels and robes are also available for rent.

Pets (except trained service animals), outside food, glass containers, alcohol, smoking and vaping are prohibited.

Indian Hot Springs

Where: 302 Soda Creek Road, Idaho Springs, Colorado

Located the closest to Fort Collins on this list, Indian Hot Springs is a quick two-hour jaunt down Interstates 25 and 70. Once there, you’ll find a large indoor mineral water swimming pool and tropical plant-strewn atrium as well as private baths, outdoor tubs and geothermal caves.

Regular admission to the indoor swimming pool costs $30 per person Monday through Thursday and $35 per person Friday through Sunday. Caves are open to visitors 18 years old and older and can be accessed for $35 per person Monday through Thursday and $40 per person Friday through Sunday. Prices are different when “summit pricing” is in effect. Check the calendar on the Indian Hot Springs website for those dates.

Private baths and outdoor tubs can be reserved for varying rates. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit the Indian Hot Springs website.

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort

Where: 415 E. 6th St., Glenwood Springs, Colorado

At more than 200 miles away, Glenwood Springs is a bit of a hike — but that hike comes with beautiful scenery and, of course, hot springs. Try its Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, a fixture since 1888 that offers up a collection of hot springs pools, including its historic Grand Pool, an athletic club and other amenities.

Day passes range from $38 to $55 for adults and teenagers and $27 to $34 for children, with pricing varying based on off-peak and peak times. Reservations are not required. For more information, visit the resort website.

The Springs Resort

Where: 323 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Located more than 300 miles away in Pagosa Springs, The Springs Resort is a worthy weekend trip contender instead of a day drive. But despite its distance, it has plenty to offer — more than 50 hot springs pools, cold river plunges, a waterfall, steam grotto and more.

You can either stay at its resort or reserve a day pass to visit its pools, with general admission passes costing $69 for adults and $37 for children ages 3-12. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit the resort website.

Hot Springs State Park

Where: 51 US Highway 20 North, Thermopolis, Wyoming

Colorado can’t have all the fun. While located quite a ways away — 350 miles from Fort Collins — Wyoming has some impressive natural hot springs of its own in Thermopolis’ Hot Springs State Park. There are three soaking pools and a free and open-to-the-public Wyoming State Bath House. The bath house is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12-5:30 p.m. Sundays in the winter. For more information, call 307-864-2176.

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Cowgirls play at Minnesota on Sunday

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2 days ago

December 12, 2025

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LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowgirls will return to action Sunday with their final non-conference game of the season when they travel to face Big Ten foe Minnesota on Sunday. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.

Wyoming is coming off a 58-46 loss at Colorado on Dec. 7. Malene Pedersen and Henna Sandvik led the Cowgirls with 11 points each in the loss, while Kelly Walsh High School grad Logann Alvar also finished in double figures, with 10 points.

Madi Symons had a solid all-around game, grabbing a team-high five rebounds while also leading the way with four assists and blocking a pair of shots.

The Cowgirls recorded 12 assists on 18 made baskets against the Buffs and have assisted on better than 65% of their made field goals this season. Wyoming is averaging 14 assists per game in 2025-26, good for fourth in the Mountain West.

Defensively, UW has been solid all season long. The Cowgirls enter Sunday ranking third in the league in opponent scoring, surrendering 57 points per game. Wyoming also allows just 38.6-percent shooting from the field overall and 24.8-percent from 3-point range. Both marks rank third-best in the conference.

Although she missed her first free throw of the season in the loss, Pedersen is still shooting 94% at the line. She is also shooting just under 55% from 3-point range this season, a mark that ranks third in the country.

Entering the week, Pedersen was the only Division 1 player in out of 466 qualified athletes who was shooting 90% or better from the free throw line and better than 50% from 3-point range. On the season, Pedersen is second in the MW with 17.1 points per game and shooting 52.5-percent from the floor. Her 2.13 3-pointers made per game are sixth in the league.

Through eight games this season, Alvar and Sandvik average 8.3 and 8.0 points per game, respectively.

Payton Muma leads the team with 23 assists and 13 steals. Symons, meanwhile, leads Wyoming averaging 4.5 rebounds per game while Lana Beslic’s 4.4 boards per game and 19 assists are both second on the squad.

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