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A Wyoming legislator who loves Olympic curling wants to take on "those guys in skirts" in Scotland and Wales and end their monopoly on making curling stones. Sen. Cale Case says Wyoming granite could make the world’s best stones. Some of Wyoming's most recognizable granite formations are in the Vedauwoo Recreation Area between Cheyenne and Laramie.

Did You Know? Wyoming Granite Could Be Perfect For Making Olympic Curling Stones.

Wyoming may have the geology to produce Olympic-grade curling stones, a state geologist says. State. Sen. Cale Case, who loves curling, wants to take on "those guys in skirts" in Scotland and Wales and end their monopoly on the making of curling stones.

David MadisonMarch 08, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, March 9, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMarch 09, 2026

C.J. Box pauses book signing for a moment to watch Dianne Stoutenburg as she pulls more books out of a grocery bag.

C.J. Box Bombarded By Huge Cheyenne Crowd, Including Fan Who Brought 30 Books

Wyoming author C.J. Box drew a huge crowd in Cheyenne for his new Joe Pickett book, “The Crossroads," which debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list — Box’s sixth in a row. One fan brought 30 books, the most he's signed for a fan in one sitting.

Renée JeanMarch 08, 2026

Even in areas of Wyoming where wind is a challenge, drone technology is being used or considered to battle fires. Drone technology plays "a big role in everything we’re doing,” said Andrew Dyl, assistant fire marshal with Cheyenne Fire Rescue.

Here Come The Drones: Even In Windy Wyoming, Firefighters Turn To Drones

Even in areas of Wyoming where wind is a challenge, drone technology is being used or considered to battle fires. Drone technology plays "a big role in everything we’re doing,” said Andrew Dyl, assistant fire marshal with Cheyenne Fire Rescue.

Kate MeadowsMarch 08, 2026

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Why Colorado Is Considering Ban On Selling Dogs And Cats In Pet Stores

Colorado lawmakers are considering a ban on pet stores selling dogs and cats. Supporters say it will help shut down puppy mills. Critics argue that the bill would push sales underground, creating an unregulated market of puppies and scams.

Kate MeadowsMarch 08, 2026

Two adjacent 40-acre lots in Jackson Hole’s elite Spring Gulch area are headed to auction for $21.4 million. They're marketed mainly for their rare views and wildlife neighbors rather than the homes already on them.

Two Rare Jackson Hole Properties With Moose For Neighbors Head To Auction

Two adjacent 40-acre lots in Jackson Hole’s elite Spring Gulch area are headed to auction for $21.4 million. The view is rare and land is much-sought after as there are only 10 vacant land listings in Teton County over 35 acres.

Renée JeanMarch 08, 2026

Cowboys on the range. A group of men sitting in front of a cook's tent in the late 1800s.

Dangerous, Dirty And Deadly: Real Jobs Of The Wild West

Frontier cowboys, coal miners, buffalo hunters, prostitutes, saloon keepers and lawmen did dangerous, dirty work in the frontier West. Dynamite, disease, stampedes and shootouts made death an everyday occupational hazard.

Renée JeanMarch 08, 2026

Nebraskans say a wolf that a southeast Wyoming rancher shot in January resembles the same wolf they saw in rural Nebraska. 

Wolf Shot In Southeast Wyoming Might Be Same Wolf Seen In Nebraska

A wolf that a southeast Wyoming rancher shot in January might have been running around western Nebraska for months before roaming into the Cowboy State. Wolf sightings are rare in Nebraska but they’ve become more frequent as wolf populations grow in other states.

Mark HeinzMarch 08, 2026

A bald eagle with severe lead poisoning is fighting for its life at a Colorado raptor rehabilitation center.

Bald Eagle With Lead Poisoning From Eating Bullet In Carcasses Slowly Recovering

It's "touch and go" for a Colorado bald eagle poisoned by a lead bullet it ingested while eating a carcass. "We'll keep fighting as long as he wants to," the rescue center says. Many eagles die this time of year from doing more scavenging than hunting.

Mark HeinzMarch 07, 2026

Hope and Raleigh Henderson cuddle with their latest additions to their family.

Big Babies! Evanston Couple’s Twins Weigh In At More Than 18 Pounds

An Evanston couple is celebrating the latest additions to their family — fraternal twins who together weighed more than 18 pounds. The big babies were brought into the world naturally by 82-year-old midwife Chris Miller who has more than 4,000 babies to her credit.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 07, 2026

Wind River Canyon resident Allen Darlington has been doing fish taxidermy for 30 years. It combines his artistic skills of painting and sculpting.

Fish Taxidermy: Wyoming Man Has Been Making Art Out Of Fish For 30 Years

Allen Darlington grew up in Upton, said he majored in going to the Buckhorn Bar at the University of Wyoming, and learned his craft from a master fish taxidermist in Rawlins. He has spent 30 years blending painting and sculpting to perfect fish taxidermy.

Mark HeinzMarch 07, 2026

Sam Harris, a Wyoming photographer and Army veteran, finds beauty in abandoned places, like the ghost town of Sage. His haunting photos capture history’s abandoned remnants while he enjoys the solitude.

Sam Harris: The Ghost Town Photographer Of Southwestern Wyoming

Sam Harris, a Wyoming photographer and Army veteran, finds beauty in abandoned places, like the ghost town of Sage. In Harris’ own words, the town was “born in the dust of 1881 when the Oregon Short Line laid its iron spine across the valley.”

Kate MeadowsMarch 07, 2026

University of Wyoming Extension students on a bug safari. Inset is a photo of a Wyoming cricket swarm that descended on Edgerton in May 2023.

Entomologists Say Wyoming’s Reputation As One Of The Least 'Buggy' States Is A Myth

Wyoming has a reputation as being one of the “least buggy” states, but entomologists say that’s just a myth. Short, dry summers may limit Wyoming’s insect diversity, but the bugs that do survive hit hard and in huge numbers.

Renée JeanMarch 07, 2026

Austin Wiggins, Tristin Wiggins, Trent Longtin and Jenny Longtin are the owners of the Meeteetse Meat Co. (not pictured, Dan and Syd Manderfeld). Their goal is to preserve the tradition of butchers in Wyoming and bring back local meat from the big processing plants and from overseas.

Family Revives Small-Town Butcher Tradition In Meeteetse

A Wyoming family is bringing an old-school meat market back to Meeteetse. Trent Longtin said it's about protecting a Wyoming tradition and keeping the meat local. "What we are trying to do is get away from the big plants and overseas meat," he said.

Jackie DorothyMarch 07, 2026

Sheridan native Ian Munsick is teaming up with The Landmark Hotel and Casino in Deadwood, S.D., to open a Munsick-themed restaurant that will feature live performances in a cowboy bar. (Munsick portrait by Ben Christensen; The Landmark Hotel and Casino courtesy photo in Cowboy State Daily illustration)

Wyoming Country Music Star Ian Munsick Is Opening A Cowboy Bar In Deadwood

Sheridan native Ian Munsick is teaming up with The Landmark Hotel and Casino in Deadwood to open a Munsick-themed restaurant that will feature live performances. "Every time we play Deadwood, there’s always just a huge turnout from Wyoming,” he said.

Renée JeanMarch 07, 2026

Echinus Geyser, the world’s largest acidic geyser, suddenly burst back to life in Yellowstone National Park on Feb. 6 after dormant for five years. It's since erupted 60 times in 18 days, sending acidic water 80 feet into the air.

The World's Largest Acidic Geyser In Yellowstone Reawakens, Erupts 60 Times

Echinus Geyser, the world’s largest acidic geyser, suddenly burst back to life in Yellowstone last month after being dormant for five years. Once called a "star performer,"it' since erupted 60 times in 18 days, sending acidic water 80 feet into the air.

Andrew RossiMarch 07, 2026

Tom Vernon was convicted of wrecking passenger trains near Cheyenne and Los Angeles, then robbing them in 1929. He also liked to tell tall tales, claiming he rode with Buffalo Bill, was the son of Cattle Kate and fought the Chinese in the Boxer Rebellion.

Wyoming History: Tom Vernon, The Man Who Wrecked Trains In Order To Rob Them

Tom Vernon wrecked at least two trains to rob passengers, used a number of aliases during his lifetime and spun tall tales so convincingly that newspapers across the country published them as if they were true. Most were not.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 07, 2026

Jeff Garnett started as a customer looking to erase tattoos and replace them with new ones. Then he co-founded Inkless and continues to clear his personal skin slate, making room for new, better tattoos.

People Are Getting Tattoos Removed — Just To Replace Them With New Tattoos

For many people, erasing a tattoo isn't about giving up on body art — it's about clearing space for something better. A national tattoo removal brand opened its first Wyoming location in Casper, bringing cutting-edge laser technology to the state.

David MadisonMarch 07, 2026

How do you sell a one-of-a-kind property in Wyoming's windiest town? Realtor Alexander Lexington says buyers see potential paradise, not peril, in a 20-acre Clark, Wyoming, property with three homes. It is drawing interest despite winds of up to 128 mph.

How To Sell A Home in Wyoming's Windiest Place (Where Gusts Have Reached 128 mph)

How do you sell a one-of-a-kind property in Wyoming's windiest town, where gusts have hit 128 mph? One realtor says buyers see the upside to living in the 20-acre property in Clark, Wyoming. The three home property is drawing interest, he says.

Andrew RossiMarch 06, 2026

The Wyoming Legislature overrode four of Gov. Mark Gordon's 25 line-item vetoes to the budget Friday. The House failed by one vote to win an override that would have defunded the Business Ready Communities program.

Legislature Overrides 4 Of Gordon's 25 Line-Item Vetoes; Biz Council Program Survives

The Wyoming Legislature overrode four of Gov. Mark Gordon's 25 line-item vetoes to the budget Friday. The House failed by one vote to win an override that would have defunded the Business Ready Communities program.

Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2026

Gordon Says Second Amendment Protection Act Is Fundraising Disguised As Legislation Gov Gordon didn’t mince words when discussing the Second Amendment Protection Act. He called it an “embarrassment” noting all 23 sheriffs in Wyoming oppose it. The bill currently sits on the governor’s desk. He vetoed a similar bill last year.

Gordon Says Second Amendment Protection Act Is Fundraising Disguised As Legislation

Gov. Gordon didn’t mince words when discussing the Second Amendment Protection Act. He called it an “embarrassment,” noting all 23 sheriffs in Wyoming oppose it. The bill currently sits on the governor’s desk. He vetoed a similar bill last year.

Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2026

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Cheyenne Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend’s Mom, Dog During Angry Outburst

A 30-year-old Cheyenne man is accused of threatening his girlfriend’s family with a gun, beating her mom and twice throwing a dog against a wall Thursday during an outburst of anger. A man there “reported being in fear to the point that he was shaking.”

Greg JohnsonMarch 06, 2026

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Wyoming Lawmakers Hope $3.9 Billion School Spending Package Good Enough For Courts

Wyoming lawmakers have sent a roughly $3.9 billion school spending package to the governor's desk hoping it will survive the latest round of court scrutiny. "I’m confident the court will look very favorably on (these efforts)," Sen. Chris Rothfuss said Friday.

Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026

Anna-Louise Jackson (far right) getting chased by a shark in "Sharktana." This is a test photo of the shark effects the studio is working on.

What It’s Like To Get Killed By A Shark On A Montana Movie Set

Cowboy State Daily's Anna Jackson joined the cast of “Sharktana,” a shark horror-comedy filmed in snowy Montana, and landed a role as a shark victim. "My request to be killed by a shark had been noted. I was officially on the kill list," she writes.

Anna-Louise JacksonMarch 07, 2026

Retired University of Wyoming math professor John Rowland isn't slowing down. In fact, for his 92nd birthday, he strapped on his skis and headed down the runs at Snowy Range. Now in his 88th year of skiing,

Retired UW Math Professor Celebrates 92nd Birthday Skiing At Snowy Range

Retired University of Wyoming math professor John Rowland isn't slowing down. In fact, for his 92nd birthday, he strapped on his skis and headed down the runs at Snowy Range. Now in his 88th year of skiing, Rowland says he sticks mainly to the blue runs.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 06, 2026

Float fishing on the Big Horn River never really stopped this winter, and the spring angling rush has already started.

'Flush' Of North Platte River Kicks Off Early Wyoming Spring Fishing Season

After a lackluster winter, the spring fishing season is on in Wyoming about a month early, unofficially kicked off by the flushing of the North Platte River. The yearly “flush” increases the river's flow by about eight times to simulate spring runoff.

Mark HeinzMarch 06, 2026

Sponsored by Rep. JD Williams (right) House Bill 178  seeks to block nearly all Wyoming public agencies from collecting dues for labor groups, political action committees and organizations, political candidates and committees.

Bill Blocking State Agencies From Collecting Union Dues Heads To Gov's Desk

 A bill banning Wyoming public agencies and schools from collecting union and political advocacy group dues is headed to the governor. Rep JD Williams says workers keep their right to pay dues and engage in union activities but the state won't be involved.

Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026

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Douglas Police, District Probe Middle Schoolers Sharing ‘Sexually Explicit Material’

The Douglas Police Dept and school district have announced a joint investigation into “electronic sharing of sexually explicit material involving minors.” The school board president said if parents checked, “they’d be outraged by what’s on those phones.”

Greg JohnsonMarch 06, 2026

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Gordon Uses Line-Item Veto To Help Biz Council, Rescue State Jet, NIL, UW Funding

Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday used his line-item veto authority to rescue the Wyoming Business Council’s Business-Ready Communities program, the state colleges’ flexibility to use state money on NIL, and one of the executive branch’s two jet airplanes.

Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026

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WYDOT Auditing Wyoming Highway Patrol After Overtime Spending Surges 226%

The Wyoming Highway Patrol is being audited after the agency blew past its annual overtime budget by more than $2.4 million last year. "We used more than 50,000 hours of overtime, which was a cost of over $4 million," patrol chief Col. Tim Cameron said.

David MadisonMarch 05, 2026

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Wyoming's Snowpack Ranges From "Just Okay" to "Basically Horrible" As Winter Ends

After the warmest winter in Wyoming's recorded history, the quality of snowpack ranges from “just okay” to "a new record low" to “nonexistent." The state climate office isn't panicking but notes “We're looking at record low snowpack in several basins."

Andrew RossiMarch 05, 2026

In a notorious case that snagged global headlines, Wyoming man Cody Roberts on Thursday pleaded guilty to torturing a wolf and apologized publicly, after establishing a plea agreement. “I’d just like to say I sincerely regret my actions,” Roberts said.

Cody Roberts Pleads Guilty In Wyoming Wolf Torture Case

In a notorious case that snagged global headlines, Wyoming man Cody Roberts on Thursday pleaded guilty to torturing a wolf and apologized publicly, after establishing a plea agreement. “I’d just like to say I sincerely regret my actions,” Roberts said.

Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026

Nearly three years after an aggressive traffic stop of a local high school student, Cody Police Officer Blake Stinson can keep being a cop. The state board that oversees certifying law officers ruled Wednesday his behavior didn’t rise to the level of losing his badge.

Cody Officer Who Made Aggressive Traffic Stop Of Teen Can Keep Being A Cop

Nearly three years after an aggressive traffic stop of a local high school student, a Cody police officer can keep being a cop. The state board that oversees certifying law officers ruled Wednesday his behavior didn’t rise to the level of losing his badge.

Greg JohnsonMarch 05, 2026

Supporters, including Rep. Robert Wharff, R-Evanston, argued that the bill doesn’t disparage Wyoming officers; it’s intended to protect Wyomingites from overzealous feds.

Gun Rights Bills Widely Opposed By Wyoming Cops, Sheriffs Clears Legislature

Though widely opposed by Wyoming law enforcement, the Second Amendment Protection Act cleared both chambers of the Legislature. “If an order is ever given federally to come seize firearms... our law enforcement can’t help them,” Rep. Bob Wharff said.

Mark HeinzMarch 05, 2026

The Den Gentlemen's Club south of Cheyenne on Thursday, March 5, 2026

Cheyenne Stripper Sought For Assaulting Another Stripper At Gunpoint

A 28-year-old Cheyenne exotic dancer is being sought on a warrant after sheriff's deputies say she assaulted another dancer at gunpoint over a dispute about a “regular.” She is also charged with stealing a pistol and assaulting her boyfriend with her vehicle.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 05, 2026

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‘An Easy Fix’: Sheridan Woman Admits Stealing $630,000 From Foundation

The office manager for a Sheridan nonprofit foundation admitted stealing more than $630,000 since 2013, police say. Bobbi Jo Neeson, who made her initial court appearance Thursday, said she has a shopping addiction and taking the money was “an easy fix.”

Greg JohnsonMarch 06, 2026

Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday signed House Bill 32, which cements into state law an option for local law enforcement to cite non-English-proficient commercial truckers from the state’s roadways.

Gordon Signs Bill Letting All Wyoming Cops Pull Non-English Speaking Truckers From Roads

By the stroke of Gov. Mark Gordon's pen Thursday, now all Wyoming police officers and deputies, not just federally-certified state troopers, can pull non-English-proficient commercial truck drivers from the roads.  

Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2026

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To Become A Judge, Clark Stith Leaves Behind Two High-Profile Political Lawsuits

By accepting a judgeship in Sweetwater County, former Rep. Clark Stith is leaving behind arguably the two most high-profile political lawsuits in Wyoming and is "shopping around" for a lawyer to take them over.

Clair McFarlandMarch 05, 2026

Myron Chatwin

"A Direct Apology Is Lacking:" Former Worland Cop Sentenced For Molesting Children

Former Worland police officer Myron Chatwin was sentenced Wednesday evening to 40–70 years in prison for sexually abusing three children. Judge Bobbie Overfield denied a more lenient sentence, citing his lack of remorse. “A direct apology is lacking,” the judge said.

Jackie DorothyMarch 05, 2026

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Monday, March 9, 2026

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Justin Harvey. Justin writes, "Sunrise at Hat Six ranch."

Photo by Justin Harvey

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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Cover of the Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions May 1–3, 2026 Live Auction catalog.

LSB Auctions 3-Day Cody Sale of Historic Firearms & Western Items

The May 1–3 live auction at The Cody Auditorium will feature more than 1,200 lots of historic firearms, Western memorabilia, militaria, and sporting collectibles from prominent private collections.

March 09, 2026

Photo of Hilltop Bank Downtown Cheyenne, located at 101 W. 19th Street (cross street 19th and Central)

Hilltop Bank completes acquisition of Cheyenne State Bank

On Friday, February 27, Hilltop Bank officially completed its acquisition of Cheyenne State Bank. The Hilltop Bank team invites you to check out the newest location by visiting 101 W. 19th Street in Downtown Cheyenne.

March 03, 2026

Teachers and Students receiving the Word of God in different schools in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

An Unexpected Open Door in Central America’s Public Schools

Vision Beyond Borders, based in Casper, Wyoming, has spent decades distributing Bibles in places where access to Scripture is limited or restricted. Now, in a remarkable turn, doors are opening in public school systems across Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Colombia.

March 02, 2026

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Joan Barron: Get-Tough Subpoena Bill Dies In Senate

Columnist Joan Barron writes, 'One of the last bills would have made it a felony to ignore a legislative subpoena. The felony level in the bill was a step too high. It was a bad bill and probably would have been vetoed by the governor if it had passed."

Joan BarronMarch 07, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: From Wayne Newton To The Gulf Of America - Our Wanderlust Winter

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "For years it has seemed like a pretty good idea to escape Wyoming for a few winter months and head somewhere warmer, places like Las Vegas or Dallas. After all, it’s a great way to get away from the cold."

Bill SniffinMarch 07, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Business As Usual Doesn’t Work Like It Used To

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “The real news is not that Senate President Bo Biteman (R-Ranchester) and Majority Floor Leader Tara Nethercott (R-Cheyenne), continue to play the same old games. It is that the House leaders didn’t.”

Jonathan LangeMarch 06, 2026

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