A Florida man who ignored the warning signs and had himself filmed illegally walking on the hot thermals in Yellowstone National Park told Cowboy State Daily on Sunday that he is turning himself in to authorities. Keep Reading | 1764 words
After vandals toppled a flag pole on a remote stretch of highway in northwestern Wyoming, Greybull community members rallied to replace the flag pole and flag just in time for July 4. Keep Reading | 1351 words
There's a shortage of cars for sale in Wyoming and the ones that are on the market are "ridiculously more expensive," said an automotive specialist from Edmunds. Keep Reading | 2376 words
Fearing possible civil and criminal repercussions, Planned Parenthood of Montana on Thursday announced it will stop supplying abortion pills to Wyoming women once the state’s abortion ban takes effect. Keep Reading | 1118 words
Two Evansville police officers have denied beating up, tasing and arresting a man without probable cause in a response to a lawsuit this week. Keep Reading | 749 words
Dave Walsh, the voice of the Wyoming Cowboys for the past 38 years, announced on Friday he is retiring. He will still write columns, however, for Cowboy State Daily. Keep Reading | 707 words
A Florida man, who is 'famous' for surviving an accidental electrocution, posted a TikTok video on Friday showing him walking on the thermal hot springs in Yellowstone National Park. Keep Reading | 893 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken outside of Chugwater, Wyoming by Joey Chavez from Casper. Keep Reading | 324 words
Carbon County officials are working with the U.S. Forest Service to prepare Wyoming for the arrival of more than 10,000 "Rainbow Family of Light" members attending the group’s 50th annual gathering over the Fourth of July weekend. Keep Reading | 1757 words
Wyoming's National Guard was activated by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday to help with floodwaters from a breached irrigation canal causing more damage to the town of Lingle. Keep Reading | 1041 words
Clair McFarland writes: "The Husband has had enough. He wakes the Shop Vac and darts through the house, sucking the millers into their roaring tomb one by one. 'DIE, YOU SAVAGES.'” Keep Reading | 1296 words
Bill Sniffin writes: “Interestingly, I believe this debate did move the needle, but not by either Cheney or Hageman.” Keep Reading | 1392 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken in Manville, Wyoming by Walt Lashmett. Keep Reading | 297 words
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest was $4.24 in Laramie. Keep Reading | 704 words
A suspicious package sent to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney’s staff in Riverton prompted business evacuations and a “bomb-dog” deployment Thursday afternoon, but the package ultimately was deemed safe. Keep Reading | 502 words
Sexting, sextortion, and revenge porn among Wyoming teenagers is on the rise with teenage boys rapidly becoming a growing target, according to the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation. Keep Reading | 1323 words
Granted, it wasn't the most exciting debate in the world, but both Cheney and Hageman did take the gloves off a bit on Thursday night in Sheridan. Keep Reading | 2556 words
A reproduction rights rally in Cheyenne on Thursday night drew a crowd of hundreds from across the state. Keep Reading | 1225 words
Just days after a Colorado man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park, a Pennsylvania woman got gored too. This incident happened on Wednesday afternoon. Keep Reading | 527 words
Google Maps is wrongly telling drivers that Interstate 80 is closed, the Wyoming Dept of Transportation has announced. As a result, the GPS is rerouting people to Colorado adding many hours to their trips. Keep Reading | 879 words
Lander's 14-hour pyrotechnics show on July 4 is a mixture of the fire department's official fireworks show and townspeople in more than 40 different locations where neighbors have banded together to outdo each other. Keep Reading | 1771 words
Wyoming's energy industry applauded the Supreme Court decision that said the EPA does not have authority to force energy producers to switch to green energy as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Keep Reading | 1632 words
A recent boost in uranium prices has Wyoming producers looking at the possibility and profitability of restarting production. Keep Reading | 1241 words
Columnist Dave Walsh writes: The very first Cowboy broadcast I took part in was the Pokes season opener in 1984. I was the color analyst and Mike Nolan, the sports anchor at KUSA-TV Channel 9 in Denver, was play-by-play. Keep Reading | 1108 words
Wyoming prosecutors can now charge people who are not American Indians for crimes they commit on a reservation against American Indian victims, according to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday. Keep Reading | 1104 words
Dear Editor: Liz is upholding her oath of office and the constitution. She has my vote. I urge you to vote for upholding the constitution and vote Liz Cheney for US House on or before Aug. 16. -- Dr. Keren Meister-Emerich Keep Reading | 342 words
The Wyoming Republican Party said it is interested in hosting a debate for congressional candidates following an outcry from the public and the media after Wyoming PBS announced that citizens would not be able to attend the U.S. House debate. Keep Reading | 987 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken at Vedauwoo on Poland Hill looking east to Cheyenne by Louis Medeiros. Keep Reading | 286 words
Water cannons on Wednesday christened the arrival of the first jet to land on the Jackson Hole Airport's new $44 million runway. Keep Reading | 921 words
Yellowstone National Park will reopen its northern loop to visitors on Saturday, allowing an end to the "alternating license plate" system. Keep Reading | 910 words
Wyoming Democratic leaders told Cowboy State Daily they are concerned with LGBTQ rights, gay marriage, and the legality of contraceptives as a result of last week's Supreme Court ruling. Keep Reading | 1708 words
After being hammered by angry citizens who claim that the Dairy Queen's refusal to open its lobby has turned Pershing Blvd into a safety hazard and a "game of bumper cars," due to lack of space, the restaurant re-opened its lobby on Wednesday. Keep Reading | 1076 words
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price, $4.24, was in Laramie. Keep Reading | 794 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken south of Pinedale by Emily Paravicini. Keep Reading | 327 words
Wyoming Republican leaders are divided over concerns voiced by Democratic lawmakers that rights to contraceptive access and gay marriage are threatened by the Roe vs. Wade decision. Keep Reading | 1210 words
A plan put forth by New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to put abortion clinics on federal lands in conservative states and in national parks like Yellowstone would face a series of hurdles in Wyoming, where roughly half the land is federally held. Keep Reading | 1102 words
The $21 million purchase of private land in Natrona and Carbon counties -- the largest in state history -- will unlock 40,000 acres of land and water to the public but will results in thousands of dollars per year in lost tax revenue. Keep Reading | 1548 words
The lone Democrat running to take over as the state’s superintendent of schools is accusing incumbent Brian Schroeder of being guilty of bigotry because of his position on federal funding for school lunches. Keep Reading | 957 words
Unlimited fishing with no catch limits will be allowed at Saratoga Lake in advance of plans to poison all of the lake's fish, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced on Wednesday. Keep Reading | 627 words
There's probably not much more "authentically Wyoming" than having a wedding at a branding. That's what two ranchers did earlier this month out on the plains of northeastern Wyoming. Keep Reading | 1761 words
A Gillette mother told Cowboy State Daily she was "disgusted" that the former treasurer of Little League baseball only got sentenced 30 days in jail for stealing $30,000 from the organization. Keep Reading | 813 words
A Casper football coach who is also a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives praised a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday that allowed coaches to openly pray on the football field. Keep Reading | 796 words
A state senator from Lander could not speculate Wednesday on whether legislators will revisit the law banning abortions in Wyoming to remove the exemptions for rape and incest. Keep Reading | 689 words
The Absaroka Fence Initiative is a partnership of federal agencies, private landowners, and local volunteers to remove barbed wire fencing in order to enhance wildlife movement and reduce wildlife mortality, while still meeting the needs of livestock producers. Keep Reading | 1350 words
Wyoming fire officials are requesting that people be sober while lighting off fireworks this year. They also recommend making sure fireworks are shot away from structures, combustible grasses, and body parts. Keep Reading | 1080 words
Dear editor: I was disappointed that the C&M circus will be in my neighboring town Green River on July 1 and traveling through other Wyoming towns. Please do not fund this animal abusing business when it arrives in your town in Wyoming. Keep Reading | 1177 words
Dennis Sun writes: “As we complain, we do have to realize, in our region, we can raise calves and lambs cheaper than other areas in the country.” Keep Reading | 850 words
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price, $4.24 per gallon, was found in Laramie. Keep Reading | 673 words
Dear editor: I’ve watched Liz Cheney's accomplishments since our first meeting, and she has been a powerhouse for Wyoming for 6 years. -- Jesse Combs, Wilson, WY Keep Reading | 580 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken at Louis Lake in the Shoshone National Forest by Kyle Clement. Keep Reading | 285 words
Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson will receive the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom on July 7 at the White House. Keep Reading | 1227 words
In a partial reversal, Wyoming PBS on Tuesday announced that the media will be able to attend the U.S. House debate later this week but the public is still barred from attending. Keep Reading | 810 words
If Wyoming PBS is incapable of sponsoring a PUBLIC debate because it fears the public, then it should yield to field to an entity that has the courage and the will to get the job done. Keep Reading | 1088 words
A man and his young son were lifted off the ground by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Monday. An eyewitness said the man suffered shoulder injuries while the little boy escaped unharmed. Keep Reading | 826 words
An hiker from Buffalo, New York, was "severely mauled" by a grizzly bear on Monday near Meeteetse, Wyoming and is hospitalized in Billings. This is the second attack in the area in the last week. Keep Reading | 806 words
A group of 17 Wyoming Republican Party members are asking Gov. Mark Gordon to call a special legislative session to roll back state property taxes and to eliminate the state fuel tax until diesel prices drop to below $3 per gallon. Keep Reading | 1302 words
Police officers can stop a vehicle as part of an investigation into drug trafficking based on information they obtain from other officers, Wyoming’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Keep Reading | 847 words
A Casper woman sentenced last week to years in prison for conspiring to help her boyfriend sexually abuse her young son, recent court records showed. Keep Reading | 771 words
An election watchdog group filed a complaint with the FEC alleging that Snow Goose LLC is a “shell company” formed to hide the actual identity of those who donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting Harriet Hageman's campaign. Keep Reading | 1133 words
With lodging almost impossible for next month's Cheyenne Frontier Days, some residents are renting out their homes for $10,000 for the week. Another homeowner has listed his house for $1,800 per night. Keep Reading | 1260 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken on a trip to Dubois from Powell from Nancy Wolf. Keep Reading | 284 words
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "’ve spent the last month alternating shifts with other family members as we camped on the range with a sheep flock for lambing. The sagebrush rangeland was been blessed by frequent rain and snow this spring, and conditions were ideal for enjoying the splendors of this season of renewal." Keep Reading | 1083 words
Community members along Interstate 25 on Monday stood on overpasses waving American flags as fallen Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson was driven back to Buffalo for his funeral. Keep Reading | 860 words
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Tuesday was in Jackson at $5.68 per gallon. The lowest price, $4.24 per gallon, was in Laramie. Keep Reading | 557 words
A spokesman for Liz Cheney said her campaign had nothing to do with making the upcoming House debate closed to the public. She said PBS decided the rules. Wyoming PBS, however, refused to answer questions. Keep Reading | 1188 words
War hero Denton Knapp is the only candidate, or person for that matter, who is trying to get Thursday's U.S.House debate open to the public after Wyoming PBS decided to make it a private affair. Keep Reading | 892 words
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "The average American buys 400 gallons of gas a year, so three months of relief with Joe Biden's gas tax pause of 18 cents a gallon comes to a total of $18. Enough for three more gallons. Don't quit your day job, folks." Keep Reading | 1143 words
SkyWest, the regional airline that services most airports in Wyoming, has asked the Dept of Transportation to allow them to remove 20 seats in their airplanes. This would allow them to use pilots who have lower-level certifications. Keep Reading | 1144 words
As an owner of a small housekeeping and property management business who was once homeless, Robyn Belinskey is about as blue collar as it gets and ironically said she plans to “clean house” when she gets to Washington, D.C. Keep Reading | 1531 words
Although the Albany County Public Library has been having drag queens read to kids for four years in an event designed to celebrate diversity, some critics believe it is inappropriate and prematurely exposes sexual themes to children. Keep Reading | 1846 words
Owners of a UFO-themed magazine based in Cody recently asked a federal judge to allow their trademark lawsuit against television network Showtime to continue. Keep Reading | 685 words
The president of a Harley Davidson motorcycle group said when Yellowstone closed down after the massive floods, they "pooped their pants" because they thought they would have to cancel. But the Park opened just in time for their rally. Keep Reading | 1057 words
A Thermopolis man whose conviction a charge of incest was overturned by the Wyoming Supreme Court was found not guilty of the charge earlier this month, bringing an end to a years-long saga that began in 2014. Keep Reading | 869 words
A Florida family told Cowboy State Daily they almost canceled their trip to Yellowstone because of the flooding. They didn't and ended up having a great time in the southern loop of the park. Keep Reading | 1115 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken halfway between Moneta and Hiland, Wyoming by Guy Goodman who was traveling from Riverton to Casper. Keep Reading | 330 words
Despite being projected to go as high as second in the 2017 NFL draft, Josh Allen played his senior year at the University of Wyoming because he felt he owed Coach Craig Bohl the respect to stay. Keep Reading | 781 words
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $5.79 per gallon. The lowest price was in Laramie at $4.24 per gallon. Keep Reading | 559 words
One of Wyoming's most historic buildings, the Nagle Warren Mansion in Cheyenne, is reopening as a bed and breakfast in July, nearly three years after it closed its doors. Keep Reading | 1280 words
Renowned Wyoming sculptor Chris Navarro was bothered by used turbine blades filling up landfills. So he proposed taking some of them and creating a giant "Windhenge" sculpture where events could be held in Casper. Keep Reading | 2088 words
Here’s a list of recent deaths of Wyoming residents and those with close affiliations to the state for the week of June 17 - 25, 2022. Keep Reading | 1174 words
Managing Editor and former president of the Wyoming Press Association Jim Angell says: "The idea of a publicly financed news outlet (Wyoming PBS) barring the public from the U.S. House debate seems laughable." Keep Reading | 877 words
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Pardon my French but I'm pissed off. Wyoming PBS announced that the U.S. House debate will be closed to public. If the candidates decided to exclude the public from their debate because of personal or political fear, they are not worthy of the legacy of our Founders." Keep Reading | 922 words
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was taken on the front porch at the Peryam Ranch outside of Encampment, Wyoming by Alan Peryam. Keep Reading | 289 words
Albany County is one of the few places in Wyoming where one can find a Republican legislative candidate who supports some gun control, opposes former President Donald Trump and supports full legalization of marijuana. Keep Reading | 1530 words
House District 33 is Wyoming’s only American-Indian district. Up until recently, it was a Democratic district. Whoever wins the primary will take on incumbent Rep. Andi LeBeau. Keep Reading | 2690 words
