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Daughter Of Council Member Kicked Out After Resolution On Recording Meeting Dies
The daughter of a Guernsey City councilwoman was kicked out of a council meeting Tuesday night after a resolution that would have banned residents from recording meetings died without a motion. “Way to flip-flop, Joe,” she said, while exiting the meeting.
Kate MeadowsApril 22, 2026

Police Say Teen Stabbed Clerk At Lander Loaf N’ Jug After Stealing Booze
An 18-year-old is charged with attempted first-degree murder, accused of stabbing a Lander Loaf N’ Jug clerk after stealing booze from the store. He asked the court Wednesday if he could finish high school, then return to take care of his legal problems.
Kolby FedoreApril 22, 2026

ICE Deports Jackson Man Who Cut His Own Throat At Albertsons
A man who cut his own throat at the Albertsons grocery store in Jackson Hole last month, causing police to evacuate the store, has been deported, ICE told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday. He had been deported at least two times before, the agency says.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2026

Casper Man Who Allegedly Held Toddler "Like A Shield" Faces Four Misdemeanors
A 19-year-old Casper man who allegedly held an 18-month-old child "like a shield" in an armed standoff over the weekend faces four misdemeanor charges for the incident. Brayden Randolph appeared in court Monday and is free on bond.
Dale KillingbeckApril 22, 2026

Some Citizens Angry After Comments Turned Off For Cheyenne City Council Livestreams
Cheyenne’s mayor has turned off comments on City Council meetings livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page. Some say that's an overreaction to criticism, while the mayor says many comments were reckless, threatening and out of hand.
Kate MeadowsApril 22, 2026

Anonymous Site WyoRINO Ranks How Republican Lawmakers Are — Based On 10 Votes
WyoRINO, an anonymous site created “to expose liberal Wyoming Republicans who violate our Wyoming Republican values,” ranked how well Republican lawmakers voted in line with the GOP platform this year — based on a tiny sliver of their votes this session.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2026

Man Accused Of Pulling Gun, Getting Beat Up, Then Nabbed For DUI Faces Felonies
A night that started drinking with a group at an Alpine, Wyoming, bar escalated when a man allegedly pulled a gun on a drinking buddy, got beaten, then dumped back at the bar. He was bound over to felony court Tuesday, and faces up to a decade in prison.
Kolby FedoreApril 22, 2026

Alaska Moves To Restore Wood Bison, Even Bigger Cousins Of Wyoming’s Plains Bison
Yellowstone’s bison are doing well, but their bigger cousins — wood bison — are struggling to recover in Alaska after being nearly killed off. As massive as Wyoming’s plains bison are, wood bison are about 15% larger.
Mark HeinzApril 21, 2026

‘Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mine’: Cheyenne Man Charged With Taking Guns From Storage Units
A Cheyenne man has been charged with 11 felonies for allegedly stealing dozens of guns, swords, crossbows and ammo from storage units. He reportedly told police his strategy was simply to drive by and say, “Eenie, meeny, miny, mine.”
Kolby FedoreApril 22, 2026

ACLU Sues Feds For Collecting Voters' Information From Wyoming, Other States
The ACLU on Tuesday sued President Trump’s Department of Justice, saying the agency broke the law by stockpiling voter information from Wyoming and at least 11 other states. Chuck Gray says the ACLU is advancing “false claims” made by “left-wing” interests.
Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2026

Wyoming Makes Deal With NRC To Regulate Uranium And Radioactive Rare Earths
Wyoming signed a deal with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Tuesday that allows the state to regulate uranium and radioactive byproducts from mining rare earths. It gives the state another edge during a push for nuclear plants and domestic rare earths.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2026

Casper Man Accused Of Yanking On Police Officer’s Testicles, Biting Him In Groin
A 21-year-old Casper man faces felony charges for allegedly yanking on the testicles of a police officer, then biting him in the groin, drawing blood. He made his first court appearance Monday, and could get up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2026

Cody Woman Says FedEx Driver Barged Into Her Home Without Permission
A Cody woman says she was shook-up when a FedEx driver let himself into her home uninvited and without warning to get a signature on a package. She said he's lucky her dog was upstairs, and wants to warn people about how dangerous that can be.
Kolby FedoreApril 21, 2026

Guernsey Town Council Considers Ban On Recording Meetings From Audience
The Guernsey Town Council is considering a resolution that would ban people sitting in the audience from recording meetings, instead putting them in a specified area. One councilman says it "borders on being unconstitutional."
Kate MeadowsApril 21, 2026

Pair Wanted For Murder In Salt Lake City Hotel Shooting Caught Near Green River
Two men wanted on suspicion of first-degree murder in a drug deal gone bad in a Salt Lake City hotel on Monday were caught hours later near Green River. One of the men called his parents and admitted “he had just shot a man,” police report.
Greg JohnsonApril 21, 2026

Temperatures To Plunge 40 Degrees Across Much Of Wyoming
Wednesday morning will be the last warm weather for the rest of the week across much of Wyoming, as Don Day and other meteorologists predict a 40-degree drop in temps starting Wednesday. “It is going to get colder and stay cool for several days,” he said.
Jackie DorothyApril 21, 2026

Two Arrested In Violent Lander Burglary Spree Face Attempted Murder Charges
Two people suspected in a series of burglaries around Lander early Tuesday morning are also facing attempted murder charges tied to a stabbing during a violent overnight crime spree. Details remain unclear as police cite the ongoing investigation.
Kolby FedoreApril 21, 2026

Yellowstone Visitors Witness Harsh Reality Of Nature As Wolves Attack Bison
Yellowstone visitors had a front-row seat to the stark reality of the contest between predator and prey early Sunday, when nine members of the Wapiti wolf pack went after a herd of bison. Stunningly, the bison survived, although some were injured.
Mark HeinzApril 20, 2026

'Abandoned Horses' Claim Starts Feud Between Casper Mountain Neighbors
Nobody was more surprised to see someone offering some “abandoned horses” Sunday on Casper Mountain than Morris Carter. That’s because the horses belong to him and they’re not abandoned. But when they showed up on a neighbor's property, a feud began.
Kolby FedoreApril 20, 2026

Wyoming Business Council Giving $50,000 So Tribe Can Study Data Centers
Weeks after lawmakers tried to kill the agency, the Wyoming Business Council awarded a $50,000 grant for the Northern Arapaho Tribe to study the prospect of a "large" data center on the reservation. "Hell no," said one tribal leader.
Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2026

Rock Springs Flying J Employee Dies After Getting Pinned Between Trucks
An employee at the Rock Springs Flying J Travel Center truck stop died Sunday morning after getting pinned between trucks while managing commercial traffic in the parking lot. Veteran truck drivers say it's an accident that could have been prevented.
Kate MeadowsApril 20, 2026

‘Have You Seen This Bird?’ Teton County Searches For Missing Cockatiel Named Olivia
“Have you seen this bird?” the Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking people after a pet cockatiel named Olivia flew out of her home Sunday. The bird’s owner says there haven’t been any sightings, but she’s grateful people are looking.
Kolby FedoreApril 20, 2026

Casper Man With ‘Addiction’ To Money Accused Of Taking $250K From Elderly Mom
A Casper man with an “addiction to money” and access to his elderly mother’s bank account has been charged with stealing nearly $250,000 from her. The alleged theft was discovered when the payment to her assisted living home bounced.
Greg JohnsonApril 20, 2026

Armed Suspect At Rock Springs Apartment Complex Shot By Deputy
A Sweetwater County deputy shot an armed suspect during an incident at a Rock Springs apartment building early Monday morning. The armed person had already sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound before officers arrived, the sheriff’s office reports.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2026

Red Lodge Residents Evacuated as 'Rapidly Moving' Fire Burns Near Beartooth Highway
Firefighters in southern Montana are responding to a growing fire near the Beartooth Highway that had burned about 100 acres on Monday afternoon. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation order that extends to the southern edge of Red Lodge.
Andrew RossiApril 20, 2026

Casper Police Release Dramatic Bodycam Video Of Toddler Rescue After Armed Standoff
Casper police Monday released dramatic bodycam video of the rescue of an 18-month-old child after an hours-long armed standoff Saturday. "The subject held the child while gripping a handgun in his waistband and verbally challenged officers," police said.
Dale KillingbeckApril 20, 2026

Joe Pickett Fans Converge On Pine Bluffs To Buy C.J. Box's New Romanowski Rye
Fans lined up in a crazy-long line Saturday to buy bottles of Nate Romanowski Rye signed by Joe Pickett author C.J. Box. This year’s rye continues a collaboration between Box and Pine Bluffs Distilling that started last year with Joe Pickett Bourbon.
Renée JeanApril 20, 2026

Crook County Fight Puts Spotlight On Wyoming Rec Districts And Taxing Authority
A new recreation district formed in Crook County following a dip in property tax revenue is revealing a deep divide over taxes and how community amenities and programs get funded. "I didn’t expect it to be so severe and nasty," said the school board chairman.
Kate MeadowsApril 20, 2026

Fight Club And Ghosts: Former First Kids Remember Historic Governor’s Mansion
In 1958, the Wyoming Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne hosted an underground fight club. The club’s promoter was also a frequent contender — he weighed in at 67.5 pounds. That was Paul Hickey, then 8 years old and son of Wyoming Gov. John Joseph Hickey.
Zakary SonntagApril 19, 2026

Rural Highway Stalker In White Pickup With Dark Windows Terrifying Montana Women
One woman’s story of a terrifying escape from a Montana highway stalker in a white pickup has prompted a flood other reports. Dozens of women report eerily similar stories of being followed and harassed on remote roads.
David MadisonApril 19, 2026

Kemmerer Races To Build Homes As TerraPower Nuclear Plant On Fast Track
This spring kicks off a race to build housing before a TerraPower nuclear power plant construction boom to keep as many of its long-term workers in Kemmerer as possible. That’s key to capturing the growth potential for the small Wyoming town.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2026

Wyoming History: The 1968 Homecoming Murders Of Teen Girls That Shook Lander
Two Lander teen girls vanishing on Homecoming night in 1968 touched off a massive and desperate search. The discovery of their bodies four months later shook the city, as did the shocking trial of another teen convicted of their murders.
Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2026

Remembering Jara: The Wyoming K-9 Officer Who Had A Cartel Hit On Her
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Jara was so good at sniffing out drugs, a Mexican cartel put out a hit on her. The K-9 also saved lives and was on the “Dr. Phil” show. She received a hero’s sendoff when she died earlier this month.
Jackie DorothyApril 19, 2026

Former Wyoming Legislator Revives Long-Lost Guide To Tribal Government
Scotty Ratliff worked for two decades to get an updated edition of “Tribal Government: Wind River Indian Reservation” available to the public and Wyoming schools. Teaching tribal government should be included in all Wyoming government classes, he says.
Jackie DorothyApril 19, 2026

Someone Went To A Lot Of Trouble To Dump A Yellow Boat In The Middle Of Desert
A yellow boat dumped in the middle of the desert north of Rock Springs stands out to a 30-year trash removal veteran as unusual and head-scratching. Someone went to a lot of trouble to dump it there, but they could’ve taken it to the landfill for free.
Andrew RossiApril 19, 2026

Campbell County One-Room Schoolhouse Grows As Microschool Trend Catches Fire
The microschool started 18 months ago in Campbell County with eight students and a dream for building an alternative learning environment has since doubled in size and added a teacher. About 2% of the nation’s student population is microschooled.
Jen KocherApril 20, 2026

Jackson Rescue A Happy Retirement Home For Old Horses, And The Man Who Loves Them
Jackson Hole Horse Rescue specializes in helping old horses enjoy a happy retirement in a pasture below the Grand Tetons. The founder said it started when his favorite horse developed arthritis. “We just give them a good old folk's home," he said.
Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2026

160-Megawatt Laramie Solar Project Makes Deal With Black Hills To Get Power On Grid
A 160-megawatt solar project on Laramie city-owned land has reached a milestone with NextEra Energy Inc. signing an agreement with Black Hills Power Inc. to deliver electricity to the power grid.
Kate MeadowsApril 19, 2026

Rawlins Wants To Shake Reputation As Drive-Thru Town For I-80 Travelers
Rawlins is trying to shake its reputation as a drive-thru town for travelers on Interstate 80 who don't stop except for gas and a bathroom break. A push is on to show those visitors that there's plenty to see if they’d stay overnight.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2026

Meet John L. Blair: Wyoming’s Mozart Of Saddlemaking And Virtuoso With Leather
John L. Blair of Shell, Wyoming, is a master saddlemaker who commands more than $45,000 for a saddle, $15,000 for a leather bowl or $8,500 for a custom purse. He works listening to Mozart, one virtuoso inspiring another to create stunning leather art.
Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

War Games On Wyoming Highway Helped Prepare For Daring Iran U.S. Pilot Rescue
A high-risk special forces rescue of a U.S. fighter pilot in Iran earlier this month echoed war games held in Wyoming in 2023, when the military turned a remote, windswept stretch of highway near Rawlins into a simulated rescue mission for a downed pilot.
Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

Postal Ping Pong: Letter Addressed To Woman In Alabama Gets Sent To Man In Wyoming
A letter mailed to Lisa in Alabama was instead delivered to Roger in Torrington, Wyoming, in what Postal Service called a “rare” error. It was a head-scratcher for Roger who said the name and address on the envelope were both clear and legible.
Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

Old Photos Reunite New York And Wyoming Branches Of Whaley Family After 125 Years
The Whaley family arrived in Shell, Wyoming, in 1890, and remains in the Big Horn Basin. A son moved to New York in the early 1900s, and his line disappeared until a great-grandson posted old photos, reuniting the Wyoming and New York Whaleys.
Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2026

Kansas Man Wants To Bag One Last Elk Hunt In Wyoming Before Retiring From Sport
A Kansas man who’s hunted all over the West says he wants his final “retirement" elk hunt to be in Wyoming. “It’s still one of the great Western states that's untouched and unspoiled,” he said.
Mark HeinzApril 18, 2026

Beef And Whiskey: Celebrity Chef Hosts $295-A-Plate ‘Wyoming Night’ At New York Pop-Up
Celebrity chef Marc Murphy hosted a $295-a-plate "Wyoming Night" featuring Jackson Beef and Wyoming Whiskey at his restaurant in Manhattan. “Everybody wants to be a cowboy, especially in New York,” said Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio.
Anna-Louise JacksonApril 18, 2026
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Mona in Baggs, Wyoming. Mona writes, "This was taken in Baggs near the cemetery. I drive a bus and it’s one of many beautiful spots in my route."
Today's question to Don Day
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.
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
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Restoring Conservative Leadership to the Office of Wyoming Governor
Brent Bien outlines his vision for Wyoming with a people-first plan to restore liberty, cut government, and to make Wyoming #1.
April 20, 2026

Wyoming Honors National Donate Life Month This April
Wyoming celebrates National Donate Life Month, spotlighting the power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Lesley Steplock of Casper lost her mother in 2019, who went on to save multiple lives as a donor. Lesley now works for Donor Alliance, honoring her mother's legacy every day as an organ clinical coordinator.
April 13, 2026

Family Fun Awaits This Summer in Southwest Wyoming
Sweetwater County’s abundant natural playgrounds offer all kinds of opportunities to get out and play. Beyond outdoor escapades, you’ll find exciting summer shows, chances to see desert wildlife and a historic look at the Great American West at a variety of museums.
April 09, 2026
Opinion
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Bill Sniffin: So Little Time. So Much To Do. Here Is My 2026 Wyoming Bucket List
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “When we moved here 56 years ago, I made a vow: I am going to see it all! So far, so good. Here are my bucket list goals for 2026.”
Bill SniffinApril 18, 2026

Joan Barron: If You Can’t Hear, You Can’t Communicate
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Dan Furphy of Casper may be retired as a lawmaker, but his legacy lives on. His bill created the 'Adult Hearing Aid Program.' Before that, Wyoming was the only state in the nation without a program to represent the hard-of-hearing community."
Joan BarronApril 18, 2026

Scott Clem: We've Been Here Before — Wyoming's New Energy Moment
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "The question before us is not whether nuclear energy is perfect or risk free. The question is whether Wyoming will approach this moment with the same seriousness that allowed us to harness coal and build decades of prosperity."
Scott ClemApril 16, 2026
Wyoming Life
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'I Thought I Was Going to Die’: Trucker’s Quick Action Saves Woman From Head-On
Kolby FedoreApril 20, 2026
TV Host Dan Patrick Shows Off Colorful Cow Skull Painted By Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux
Renée JeanApril 18, 2026
Casper's First Home, Built In 1888, Is Barely Standing; Historian Trying To Save
Dale KillingbeckApril 18, 2026
New Jersey Family Claims It Has 2 Billy The Kid Photos From Before His Outlaw Days
Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2026
Artemis II Astronauts Credit Wyoming-Based NOLS For Prepping Them For Moon Mission
Kolby FedoreApril 17, 2026
Outdoors
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Casper Angler Named World’s Best Fly-Fishing Guide By Orvis
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2026
Grizzly Transplanted To Yellowstone Has Cubs, Raising Hopes For Genetic Exchange
Mark HeinzApril 17, 2026
Crews Battle 15-Foot Snowdrifts As Road-Clearing Begins On Beartooth Highway
Andrew RossiApril 17, 2026
Tourists Try To Ride Elk Which Are Taking Over Beaches In Coastal Oregon Town
Mark HeinzApril 16, 2026
Laramie County Man Declares War On Killer Raccoons, Builds ‘Chicken Fortress'
Mark HeinzApril 15, 2026
Crime & Courts
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Man Charged With Driving HAZMAT-Loaded Train While On Drugs Is In Mental Health Facility
Greg JohnsonApril 22, 2026
Cheyenne Coin Shop Killer Dies In Prison 8 Months After Getting 2 Life Sentences
Greg JohnsonApril 17, 2026
Iowa Man Sued By Reid Rasner Admits Calling Him Names, Says It’s Protected Speech
Clair McFarlandApril 17, 2026
Woman Charged With Stealing $200K From Special Olympics Has ‘Care And Love’ For Group
Kolby FedoreApril 16, 2026
Cody Man Missing Since April 5 Found Dead In Parked Car At Airport
Jen KocherApril 16, 2026


