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A 75-year-old Goshen County man told investigators he shot a pair of Rottweilers and dumped them in the North Platte River because he feared for his livestock. A neighbor who helped him allegedly said they were “too lazy” to bury the shot dogs.

Goshen County Men Say They Were ‘Too Lazy’ To Bury Shot Dogs, Dumped Them In River

A 75-year-old Goshen County man told investigators he shot a pair of Rottweilers and dumped them in the North Platte River because he feared for his livestock. A neighbor who helped him allegedly said they were “too lazy” to bury the shot dogs.

Greg JohnsonJune 29, 2026

black bear tries braking into a dumpster in Durango, Colorado. There have been 77 reported bear-related incidents in the area so far this summer, 39 involving trash. (

Human-Bear Conflicts Up Across West Could Signal More Attacks, Removals Coming

It has already been a busy year for human-bear conflicts in Wyoming, Montana and across the West, with people getting mauled and bears being euthanized or relocated. And it could get worse thanks to drought and other factors, some bear observers say.

Mark HeinzJune 30, 2026

Gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow

Sweetwater County School District Apologizes For Barlow Campaign Message On Parent App 

Sweetwater County School District No. 1, already a magnet for headlines, apologized Saturday for what it called the error of a staffer releasing a campaign message for gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow through the ParentSquare messaging app. 

Clair McFarlandJune 29, 2026

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Lovell Woman Accused Of Threatening To Kill Cops And ‘Take This Town Down’

A Lovell woman has been charged with making terroristic threats for threatening to kill cops and prompting part of Main Street to be barricaded during the town’s Lovell Days celebration. “I’m gonna take this town down,” she said, according to police.

Greg JohnsonJune 29, 2026

Eighth-grader Chaney Akin of Cody didn’t just dominate the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma on June 21-27; she won the pole bending aggregate by almost a full second on a teeny-tiny horse to rake in nearly $6,000 on the week.

Cody Girl Wins Two World Rodeo Titles On Famous Horse At National Junior High Rodeo

Chaney Akin of Cody didn’t just dominate the National Junior High Finals Rodeo last week on her diminutive – but nationally famous – horse in Oklahoma, she took home two world rodeo titles. Her famous horse has earned more than $300,000 running barrels.

Julie MankinJune 29, 2026

Greta, a German shepherd with a platform of “more belly rubs for all,” is getting huge support in Park County since a “Vote For Greta” sign went up in Cody. “She certainly can’t be worse than, like, half the people running,” said one voter.

‘Vote For Greta’: German Shepherd Has Huge Support In Park County

Greta, a German shepherd with a platform of “more belly rubs for all,” is getting huge support in Park County since a “Vote For Greta” sign went up in Cody. “She certainly can’t be worse than, like, half the people running,” said one voter.

Greg JohnsonJune 29, 2026

Clay Gibbons tells the story of this sagging log barn in the Hole in the Wall country. It belonged to Alex Ghent, who raised fast horses for the denizens of the Hole in the Wall country

A Day At Wyoming’s Notorious Hole In The Wall Outlaw Hideout

In a modern West where history is increasingly paved over, Wyoming’s notorious Hole in the Wall outlaw hideout remains just as wild as it was more than a century ago. Here, a towering red rock wall rises 400 feet and stretches for 35 miles. 

Renée JeanJune 28, 2026

Chugwater's newest business on its tiny main drag is BB West Vintage, a boutique clothing store which has just opened.

Italian-Trained Fashion Stylist Opens Vintage Western Boutique In Chugwater

A woman who grew up in the high-powered fashion industry in Italy and New York has decided to open a vintage Western boutique out of a former Standard gas station in Chugwater. She’d owned a boutique in Brooklyn so she knows how difficult retail can be.

Renée JeanJune 28, 2026

Flames creep across the landscape behind Yoder Volunteer Fire Department trucks. The tiny Goshen County department has become an outsized force in Wyoming's wildfire response efforts.

In Tiny Yoder, Wyoming — Population 134 — Firefighting Is In Their Blood

Unlike volunteer fire departments across the nation which are struggling to recruit younger members, the town of Yoder is on a different track. Not only does it have a robust and growing team, but they are routinely sent out across the country to battle blazes.

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

The redwood water tower in Lusk was built in 1886 to keep steam engines running between Wyoming and South Dakota. While the engines are gone, the tower endures 140 years after it was built and is one of six such relics still standing in the United States.

Lusk's Redwood Water Tower, One Of 6 Left In US, Still Standing After 140 Years

The redwood water tower in Lusk was built in 1886 to keep steam engines running between Wyoming and South Dakota. While the engines are gone, the tower endures 140 years after it was built and is one of six such relics still standing in the United States.

Andrew RossiJune 28, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, June 29, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * 12-Hour Highway Closure After Fatal Crash * Sheriff Releases Bodycam Of Legislator DUI Stop * Happy Ending To Missing Dog From 1,000 Miles Away

Mac WatsonJune 28, 2026

A medical helicopter responds to a double-fatal crash on Highway 20/26 on Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026.

Witness To Double Fatal Crash Says ‘A Huge Tanker Plowed Into' Construction Scene

“A huge tanker plowed into what I thought was about 6 cars,” is how one witness described the scene of a devastating double-fatal crash Friday on Highway 20/26 in Natrona County. “It was the worst accident I’ve witnessed,” said another.

Kolby Fedore & Greg JohnsonJune 28, 2026

Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival is leaving Colorado and returning to Cheyenne as Wyoming’s capitol city becomes more of a convention destination. “They were at the Hitching Post 20 years ago at least, so this is actually a return," says Visit Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Swipes Major, Long-Time Cigar Convention From Colorado

The Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival is leaving Colorado after 16 years and coming to Cheyenne. The festival regularly hosts 2,500 fanatics from across the nation and around the world. It will take up nine hotels and put the city's trolley service to the test.

Renée JeanJune 28, 2026

Wild West Dino Den board members Erik Kvale and Nolan Oneal attached the skull of Big Al to the rest of its skeleton. 

After 35 Years, 152-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur 'Big Al' Returns Home To Wyoming

“Big Al,” a world-famous 152-million-year-old dinosaur found near Shell in 1991, is back home in Shell, Wyoming. Big Al’s skeleton is 95% complete, making it one of the most complete dinosaur specimens ever found.

Andrew RossiJune 28, 2026

Ian McGregor, co-owner of Farmstead Cider.

Wyoming’s Ghost Apple Orchard Trees Have Been Rediscovered And Are Producing

Wyoming was once thick with apples. In fact, it was a top apple producer. Now those forgotten apple trees are being rediscovered by small cider houses. "They're everywhere," said one cider house owner. "Lander was called Apple Town before Lander."

Renée JeanJune 27, 2026

Stuart Pierson works his video production station at the PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finals in Redmond, Oregon.

Wyoming People: From Alaska To Vegas To Frontier Days, Stuart Pierson Is Mr. Rodeo

Wyoming's Stuart Pierson has created a interesting career for himself. Known as "Mr. Rodeo," the Centennial man travels across the country producing rodeos. On the road for 200+ days per year, Pierson says Cheyenne Frontier Days is still his favorite.

Kerry DrakeJune 28, 2026

The Going-to-the-Sun Road in Montana’s Glacier National Park, which opened for the summer Monday, is considered by many to be the most beautiful road in America.

'Most Beautiful Road In America': Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road Opens For Summer

The Going-to-the-Sun Road in Montana’s Glacier National Park, which opened for the summer Monday, is considered by many to be the most beautiful road in America. So be prepared to have plenty of company, human and otherwise, on the way to Logan Pass.

Anna-Louise JacksonJune 28, 2026

After surviving war and cancer three times, Wyoming’s oldest polo player Robert "Bullet Bob" Brotherton has hung up his mallet. "I've ridden horses since I was basically 3 years old,” said the 79-year-old Sheridan legend about why he loves the game.

Wyoming’s Oldest Polo Player ‘Bullet’ Bob Brotherton Hanging Up His Mallet

Wyoming’s oldest polo player Robert "Bullet Bob" Brotherton is hanging up his mallet at the Big Horn Polo Club, one of the oldest active polo clubs in the U.S. Historians have described the club where "local cowboys play the game with sons of lords."

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

The Fry family losing their 14-year-old corgi Lola in the Gillette area May 16 kicked off a desperate search. A month later, Lola turned up on a Facebook ad in Wisconsin. “After a month of hell, it’s very surreal to have her back,” Kimberly Fry says.

Hooray! Desperate Search For 14-Year-Old Gillette Dog Has Happy Ending In Wisconsin

When Gillette's Kimberly Fry got a phone call at 8:15 a.m. that someone had found their 14-year-old corgi in Wisconsin, she started crying. An hour later, her family was on the road and drove more than 1,000 miles straight to get their rescued dog.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2026

A pair of twin genealogists are working to identify a John and Jane Doe found two months apart in Cheyenne earlier this year. "They don't have a voice," but their distinctive tattoos could help investigators track down who they are, said the sisters.

Who Are John And Jane Doe? Twin Genealogists Hope Tattoos Can ID Cheyenne Bodies

Twin genealogists are working to identify a John and Jane Doe found two months apart in Cheyenne earlier this year. “They don’t have a voice,” the sisters said, “but their distinctive tattoos could help investigators track down who they are.”

Jen KocherJune 27, 2026

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office on Friday released body camera video of state Rep. Bill Allemand's DUI arrest in December. Allemand grew more adversarial toward the deputy throughout his arrest, ultimately calling him an "asshole."

Johnson County Sheriff Releases Body Cam Video Of Rep. Bill Allemand's DUI Arrest

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office on Friday released body camera video of state Rep. Bill Allemand's December DUI arrest. Allemand grew more adversarial toward the deputy throughout his arrest, ultimately calling him an "asshole." 

Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2026

Brynn Wooten, "the Hell Pig Person," at an exhibit displaying a skull and an artist's reconstruction of Archaeotherium at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln.

Wyoming's Prehistoric Hell Pigs Looked Like Pigs But Were More Like Whales And Hippos

The first fossils of the prehistoric mammal known as the "North American Hell Pig" were found near Fort Laramie, Wyoming in 1850. Scientists say although they look similar to pigs, they are more closely related to whales and hippos.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2026

Timothy Barkman raises the rare heritage breed on his family's 105-year-old homestead. They're an the ancient breed that looks part biblical legend and part heavy-metal mascot.

Lingle Farm Breeds Four-Horned Sheep That Look Like Heavy-Metal Mascots

When people see Timothy Barkman's four-horned Jacob sheep at his farm near Lingle, they stop and stare at the ancient breed that looks part biblical legend and part heavy-metal mascot. The breed likely originated in Syria roughly 3,000 years ago.

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

Matt Rasmussen, vice president of the Wyoming Herpetological Society, is an expert at herping, finding amphibians and reptiles in their native habitat. He is inviting others to safely search Wyoming for secretive creatures that are not as rare as you may think — only good at hiding.

Many Of Wyoming’s Seldom-Seen Snakes Aren’t That Rare, They Just Like To Hide

Wyoming's bright orange pale milk snake, rubber boa and plains black-headed snake are elusive, but not as rare as most people think — they just like to hide. Most of the state's secretive snakes only come out at night or when conditions are right.

Jackie DorothyJune 28, 2026

One of Fort Bridger's most reliable "staffers" is Mac, who first arrived in 1888 and seems to have never left. Mac likes to be photographed, set off alarms and lock visitors in. Now Fort Bridger is embracing a new market — haunted tourism. There are many graves at the Fort Bridger site, including this Carter family plot.

Ghostly Gold Rush: Fort Bridger Chases Haunted Tourism Dollars

Haunted tourism isn’t fringe anymore. It’s become a $34 billion-dollar segment of the tourism industry. Fort Bridger is among those leaning into dark tourism this year with its most famous ghost, Mac, and a three-day paranormal experience next month.

Renée JeanJune 27, 2026

Larry Hicks shot this Boone and Crockett record book trophy buck pronghorn in 2007. It scored 85 6/8 inches gross, 85 inches net. Hicks said, “This antelope was 16 ¼ inches long (in the horns), but if you looked at him straight on, he did not look long because of the horns sweeping back and the curve above the prong. Most hunters overlook this feature. That is why it is essential to have a good side profile look to judge length of horns.

Wyoming Hunting: Larry Hicks Is King Of Trophy Antelope With 16 Record-Book Bucks

Larry Hicks of Baggs has bagged 16 record-book trophy antelope bucks, including 14 in Wyoming. “After 20 years of trying, I finally got to the point where I cracked the code for spotting record book antelope," Hicks said.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2026

George "Bear" McClellan was one of Wyoming's most colorful characters in the early 1900s. Standing at six-foot-six, McClellan had earned his nickname as "The Bear" for hunting the beasts in the Big Horn Mountains beginning in 1885. He shared wild tales of riding bears and roping them. 

Wyoming History: State Sen. George ‘Bear’ McClellan Claimed He Rode Grizzlies

Wyoming state Sen. George B. McClellan, who served in the Legislature from 1904-1934, was a source of "non-stop entertainment" according to media reports. He said the "B" in his middle name stood for bear because he trained grizzlies and rode them like a horse.

Jackie DorothyJune 27, 2026

Mike Pannell, president of High Plains Railroad Preservation Association, stands beside the caboose his nonprofit restored for Cheyenne's 15th Street Railcar experience.

Inside Cheyenne’s $5 Million Railcar Experience Taking Shape For 15th Street

Installation began Saturday on Cheyenne’s new 15th Street Railcar Experience, a $5 million downtown project aimed at celebrating the city’s railroad roots. A Union Pacific caboose and two Pullman cars have been restored for the destination.

Renée JeanJune 27, 2026

Amid Denver's urban sprawl, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance is rescuing a fast-growing number of injured animals, like this badger.

Urban Sprawl Is Flooding Wildlife Rehab Center With Eagles, Foxes and Coyotes

Amid Denver's urban sprawl, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance is rescuing a fast-growing number of injured animals. The animal hospital has taken in 627 patients this year with roughly one-third having suffered injuries from vehicle collisions.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2026

The longtime voice of the Sheridan Indian Relay Races, Ken Real Bird, has quit over an interaction with law enforcement he claims had "racist overtones." He said the decision to not return was because the rodeo's board didn't stand behind him and condemn his treatment.

Longtime Voice Of Sheridan Indian Relay Quits Over Traffic Stop With 'Racist Overtones'

The longtime voice of the Sheridan Indian Relay Races has quit over an interaction with law enforcement he claims had "racist overtones." He said the decision to not return was because the rodeo's board didn't stand behind him and condemn his treatment.

Julie MankinJune 26, 2026

The Common Sense Republicans for Wyoming group says they will alter their billboards after the Wyoming Republican Party warned it could be a violation to use the official GOP elephant logo.

Wyoming Republican Party Cracking Down On Use Of Official RNC Elephant Logo

The Common Sense Republicans for Wyoming group says they will alter their billboards after the Wyoming Republican Party warned it could be a violation to use the official GOP elephant logo. They aren't alone — other candidates and groups are doing the same.

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2026

Richard "Deak" Dollard, left, Justin Dollard, top right, and Jesse Dollard.

Lander Man Wants Murder Charge Dismissed, Says Force In Bar Fight ‘Reasonable’

A Lander man facing a second-degree murder charge for a fatal January bar brawl wants the charge dismissed, saying he used “reasonable” force. Prosecutors disagree, saying he “advances like a predator” on the victim in a Thursday response.

Greg JohnsonJune 26, 2026

Many avid antelope hunters, like Guy Eastman of Cody, didn’t draw tags this year.

With Antelope Numbers Still Down, This Year’s Tag Draw Dismal For Many Hunters

Wyoming hunters who didn’t draw antelope tags this year aren't alone. “I don’t know anybody who drew a good antelope tag,” said prominent outdoorsman Guy Eastman. They blame the winter of 2022-2023, which devastated antelope populations.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2026

Bison in Yellowstone National Park aren't usually aggressive, but can be dangerous if their space is violated.

12-Year-Old Visitor Hurt By Yellowstone Bison, Sent To Hospital

A 12-year-old was taken to an area hospital Friday after being hurt by a bison just north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. This is the first recorded bison attack in Yellowstone of the year.

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2026

Thunderstorm over Cheyenne on June 20, 2026

In Wyoming's 'Hail Alley,' Giant Ice Balls Falling From The Sky Are Normal 

For much of the week, the southeast corner of Wyoming had a series of tornado watches and warnings. While tornadoes grab the headlines, residents know the real menace is monster hail. "We're where the storms like to start," said meteorologist Colby Goatley.

Kolby FedoreJune 26, 2026

The Cody PD’s ballistic armored tactical transport vehicle, or “bearcat,” was on the scene as of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Officers in tactical gear and carrying firearms surrounded the residence, and an EMS crew from Cody Regional Health was on standby.

Police Say Cody Woman In Four-Hour Standoff Was Taking Coins, Guns From Home

A Cody woman in a four-hour standoff Wednesday was allegedly taking collectible coins and firearms from the house of her late grandparents, police say. She “claimed that the guns, coins and other valuable pieces were stolen from her,” the CPD reports.

Greg JohnsonJune 26, 2026

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Casper Woman Charged With Driving Getaway Car After Fatal Apartment Shooting

A Casper woman has been arrested and was in court Thursday, accused of driving the getaway car in an ambush-style apartment shooting more than a year ago that left one man dead. Police say she knew “something bad” was about to go down at the time.

Kolby FedoreJune 26, 2026

Screenshot of female grizzly nicknamed Miracle at Colter Bay in Grand Teton National Park

Miracle, Popular Grand Teton Grizzly, Relocated After Getting Too Close To People

After repeatedly getting too close to people and food sources, a popular young grizzly nicknamed Miracle was captured and relocated by wildlife agents in Grand Teton National Park on Thursday. "It was just a matter of time," said one wildlife photographer.

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2026

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250th Great American State Fair In D.C.: Wyoming Showcases Cowboys, Scenery

Cowboys and scenic wonders were the primary Wyoming themes Thursday at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., where all 50 states were showcased. Courtny Hinds and Kota Provence, both Douglas residents, were on hand to give roping lessons.

Sean BarryJune 26, 2026

Idaho is switching from lethal injections to firing squad executions on July 1. Wyoming almost added firing squad executions as an alternate method in 2014 because lethal injection drugs were scarce and 'Lil Miss' killer Dale Wayne Eaton was still on death row.

Idaho's Reviving The Firing Squad. Wyoming Almost Did For Dale Wayne Eaton

Idaho is switching from lethal injections to firing squad executions on July 1. Wyoming almost added firing squad executions as an alternate method in 2014 because lethal injection drugs were scarce and 'Lil Miss' killer Dale Wayne Eaton was still on death row.

Clair McFarlandJune 25, 2026

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Sheriff Says Laramie County Will Stop Being ‘Safe Haven’ For Human Trafficking

A sex solicitation sting in Cheyenne led to the arrest of two men last weekend. Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak says it’s the beginning of a new effort to stop human trafficking that has been ignored for too long by law enforcement.

Kerry DrakeJune 26, 2026

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Wyoming Lawmakers Start Work To Fix $3.9 Million School Activities Shortage

Wyoming lawmakers meeting Thursday in Lander promised a crowded room repeatedly that they would fix a $3.9 million decrease in public school sports and activities funding that shocked parents and schools this spring.

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2026

El Abuelito restaurant in Jackson, Wyoming.

Texas Man Accused Of Flashing Penis Outside Busy Jackson Mexican Restaurant

A Texas man is accused of exposing his penis and "swinging it around" in the parking lot of a busy Mexican restaurant in Jackson on Tuesday evening before driving away intoxicated. If convicted on all four counts he could face up to 3½ years in jail.

Kolby FedoreJune 25, 2026

Facing extreme drought in the wake of an exceptionally mild winter, officials in Colorado and Oregon have thrown up their hands and told anglers at some reservoirs: Catch all the fish you want, because they’re going to die anyway. Antero Reservoir in Colorado

Colorado And Oregon Lift Fishing Restrictions, Drought Will Kill Fish Anyway

Facing extreme drought in the wake of an exceptionally mild winter, officials in Colorado and Oregon have told anglers at some reservoirs: Catch all the fish you want, because they’re going to die anyway. In Wyoming, emergency measures are on hold.

Mark HeinzJune 25, 2026

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Mandatory Country-Of-Origin Labeling Facing Long Odds After Senate Omission

Rep. Harriet Hageman is vowing to continue the fight for her bill which mandates country-of-origin labeling for beef, despite the Senate Ag Committee's failure to include it in the Farm Bill. “Americans want to know where their meat comes," she said.

Kate MeadowsJune 25, 2026

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It’s Official: Trump Will Attend July 3 Fireworks Celebration At Mount Rushmore

President Trump announced Thursday he will attend the July 3 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore, a centerpiece event commemorating America's 250th. The event also marks the return of fireworks over Mount Rushmore for the first time in six years.

Kate MeadowsJune 25, 2026

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Two Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Down Door, Stuffing 3 Bottles Of Tequila In Pants

Police say two Cheyenne men looking for "more privacy" wound up in the Crown Bar's employee-only basement, where one "donkey kicked" a locked liquor room door and then stuffed three bottles of tequila in his pants before they were caught.

Kolby FedoreJune 25, 2026

Cody’s Paul Andrew Hutton has landed one of Western literature’s top honors, the coveted Owen Wister Award. That elevates the New York Times bestselling author of “The Undiscovered Country” into the top ranks of Western writers.

Cody Author Paul Hutton Wins Lifetime Achievement Honor For Western Literature

Cody’s Paul Andrew Hutton has landed one of Western literature’s top honors, the coveted Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement. That elevates the New York Times bestselling author of “The Undiscovered Country” into the ranks of top Western writers.

Renée JeanJune 25, 2026

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Upper Sunshine Reservoir Near Meeteetse Drained, No More Fishing For Two years

Upper Sunshine Reservoir near Meeteetse is popular with local anglers, particularly for ice fishing, but the reservoir is being drained, so there won’t be any fishing there for two years. It’s expected to be completely drained by Sept. 1.

Mark HeinzJune 25, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Armed Standoff In Cody * Reid Rasner Fired By Company * It’s Not A Good Idea To Jump In Outhouse

Mac WatsonJune 25, 2026

Adam Fink, the owner of Laird Sanitation LLC (“Got Poop?”) in Greybull, says trying to retrieve anything that's fallen into an outhouse, portable toilet, or vault toilet isn't worth the risk and effort.

Wyoming Outhouse Expert Says Retrieving Sunglasses From Vault Toilets Is Bad Idea

The owner of a Wyoming sanitation company said it's not worth it to jump in a vault toilet to retrieve sunglasses like a man in California did last week. “It's anywhere from 3 to 10 feet deep,” he said. “If you jump in, you may not be touching bottom."

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

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Judge Rules Rep. Allemand Wasn’t Read Miranda Rights When Stopped For DUI

A Johnson County judge ruled that anything Wyoming state Rep. Bill Allemand said while handcuffed for 12 minutes during a DUI traffic stop can’t be used as direct evidence against him, because his arresting deputy failed to give him his Miranda rights.

Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2026

Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner, who works as a financial advisor, was “discharged” from his broker clearinghouse company in late April on allegations that he “engaged in unapproved outside business activity,” federal filings say.

Wyoming Congressional Candidate Reid Rasner Fired By Clearinghouse

Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner, who works as a financial advisor, was “discharged” from his broker clearinghouse company in late April on allegations that he “engaged in unapproved outside business activity,” federal filings say.

Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2026

There is concern that homeless honeybees that remain in Yellowstone after last week's semi crash could threaten the native bees. They are likely "carrying pathogens and parasites that Yellowstone’s bees haven’t been exposed to," one professor said.

Yellowstone's Homeless Honeybees Could Make Native Bumblebees Sick, Scientist Says

There is concern that homeless honeybees that remain in Yellowstone after last week's semi crash could threaten the native bees. They are likely "carrying pathogens and parasites that Yellowstone’s bees haven’t been exposed to," one professor said.

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Brian Peel of Laramie. Brian writes, "Laramie Range near the I-80 summit."

Photo by Brian Peel

Today's question to Don Day

Mark James Mullins of Douglas
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
Don Day
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
DD

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Joan Barron: Carcinogen Cleanup Stalled In Cheyenne

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "A project to clean up an abandoned Atlas missile site west of Cheyenne has been at a standstill for the past two years. At issue is a carcinogen that airmen used to scrub nuclear warhead rockets during the 1950s and 1960s."

Joan BarronJune 27, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Married For A Billion Seconds! Reflections On 60 Years of Marriage

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Some 60 years ago over a three-week period in locations almost 1,000 miles apart, three young couples got married in May and June of 1970. Now, these three couples are celebrating their Diamond Anniversaries in Lander."

Bill SniffinJune 27, 2026

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Rod Miller:  A Bleak Future for the Chemtrail Caucus

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The Wyoming Freedom Caucus’ two years in power have exposed their fumbling ineptitude, their disconnect with the values of Wyoming citizens, and their continuing lust for power. Their performance has doomed their movement."

Rod MillerJune 26, 2026

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