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Biteman Criticizes GOP Endorsements, Says Chuck Gray "Chuckie-Boy" Is Establishment
U.S. House candidate Bo Biteman is one of many criticizing the Republican Party's decision to endorse candidates. He called Chuck Gray, who sought and received the endorsement, the establishment. "Well Chuckie-boy you’re the insider, buddy," he said.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2026

"Nightmare Scenario": Victim Of Glacier Grizzly Attack Likely Surprised Bear In The Dark
Officials concluded Tuesday that a 33-year-old man likely surprised a grizzly in the dark before he was killed in Glacier National Park in May. Running into a bear in the dark is a “nightmare scenario,” said an outdoorsman who was in the park at the time.
Mark HeinzJuly 22, 2026

Cheyenne Frontier Days' New Skybox Delivers Luxury — And An Over The Top View
Soft seats, catered food, and a commanding view — Cheyenne Frontier Days’ premium skybox experience already has fans. “The view above Chute 9 is incredible,” one said. “I think it’s going to be harder and harder to get these as people find out.”
Renée JeanJuly 22, 2026

Bison Biologist: Yellowstone Bulls Are Extra Ornery Because They're In A Rut
Ornery Yellowstone bull bison have now tossed a grandpa 8 feet in the air, chased a man around cabins and popped a car tire, because they're in their annual rut, says one bison biologist. A bison rancher says one solution is a face full of bear spray.
Mark HeinzJuly 22, 2026

Three Arrested After Reported Armed Robbery Outside Cheyenne Ace Hardware
A reported armed robbery outside of an Ace Hardware in east Cheyenne sparked a major police response Wednesday. Three people were arrested and multiple firearms recovered. "I saw someone in handcuffs and cops looking through the vehicle," a witness said.
Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

Woman Accused of Stealing $200K From Special Olympics To Plead Guilty To Six Felonies
A Bar Nunn woman has agreed to plead guilty to six felonies for embezzling $206,000 from Special Olympics Wyoming. Her attorney told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that she is "very remorseful for her actions and deeply regrets them."
Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

Green River Police Sergeant Urges Reconsideration Of License Plate Cameras
A police sergeant urged the Green River City Council Tuesday to reconsider license plate reader cameras, two weeks after vocal residents blocked the project. He said they are a valuable tool in helping find missing and vulnerable people.
Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026

Seeing More Bears On Casper Mountain? Drought Might Be The Reason
Black bear sightings have stirred conversation on Casper Mountain this summer, but wildlife officials say the bear population hasn't grown. Instead, drought and a poor berry crop are sending them farther in search of food.
Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

Barlow Campaign Releases Poll Claiming Big Lead Over Degenfelder And Bien
The Eric Barlow gubernatorial campaign released an internal poll Tuesday showing a significant lead over both Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien. According to his internal polling numbers, 42% of voters support Barlow while Degenfelder is at 19% and Bien at 14%.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2026

One Man Charged After Sweeping Drug Raids Across Western Wyoming, Eastern Idaho
A 42-year-old man is facing five felony drug charges and another count of child endangerment after the DEA and DCI launched drug raids in Lincoln County, Teton County and Victor, Idaho. Investigators said they seized large quantities of meth and cocaine.
Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

14-Year-Old Ranch Kid Ropes Drowning Man On Yellowstone River, Saves Life
A 14-year-old ranch kid from Big Timber, Montana, had a rope in his hand when cries for help erupted from the Yellowstone River. He sprinted into the water, threw one loop and caught a struggling man around the arm and neck, pulling him safely to shore.
Kolby FedoreJuly 21, 2026

Grand Teton Tourist Caught Illegally Climbing On Famous Mormon Row Building
A tourist caught on video climbing one of the famous Mormon Row buildings in Grand Teton Park broke the law and disrespected “my family’s heritage,” said the grandson of T.A. Moulton who, along with his brother, built the most park's famous homesteads.
Andrew RossiJuly 21, 2026

Doctor Who Lobbied Against Child Sex Changes Wins Second Chance In Court
The doctor Gov. Gordon sought to remove from the Wyoming Board of Medicine for advocating a ban on child sex changes has won his appeal – halfway. A Tuesday ruling sent the case back to federal court, reviving First Amendment claims against Gordon.
Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

After Church Blowup, Arapaho Tribe Says No 'Ministries' Without Permission
Days after a religious clash exploded on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Northern Arapaho Tribe’s government says it has adopted a new policy requiring ministry and charitable groups to get tribal authorization for their work on the reservation.
Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

Tourists Stop To Look At Yellowstone Bear — But It Was Only A Pooping Dog
Tourists driving through Yellowstone thought they had spotted a bear, so they stopped their cars to look at it. They were disappointed to learn it was only a pooping German shepherd. "She looked very much like a small bear,” said the dog’s owner.
Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2026

Cheyenne Woman Accused Of Murdering Newborn 38 Years Ago Wants New Hearing
Attorneys for a former Cheyenne woman accused of murdering her newborn boy 38 years ago say there’s not enough evidence for a trial and want a judge to order a new preliminary hearing. She's also out of jail on a lower bond granted last week.
Greg JohnsonJuly 21, 2026

Wyoming GOP Endorses Brent Bien, Chuck Gray, And Harriet Hageman
The Wyoming Republican Party leadership endorsed Brent Bien for governor, Chuck Gray for U.S. House, and Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate on Monday evening. The controversial move breaks current tradition and maybe state law.
Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

Jackson Man Accused Of Blasting Driver With Bear Spray In Road Rage Showdown
A Jackson man is accused of blasting another driver twice with bear spray during a Sunday road rage showdown, leaving the victim struggling to breathe. He admitted using bear spray on the other driver, but told police it was self-defense.
Kolby FedoreJuly 21, 2026

Study: In Tourist Areas, Aggressive Elk Attack Far More People Than Grizzly Bears
Aggressive elk attack far more people than grizzlies, black bears, coyotes and mule deer — especially in tourist areas, according to an extensive study. Elk "can inflict serious damage with those stomps and kicks,” said a wildlife specialist.
Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2026

Montana Grizzly Advocates Want Bear Spray Mandatory for Hunters, Trappers
Grizzly advocates in Montana submitted a petition Tuesday to make bear spray mandatory for hunters like wearing fluorescent orange is now. Guy Eastman of Cody has hunted numerous times in grizzly country and said the idea “isn’t going to fly with hunters.”
Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2026

Tourists Again Illegally Walk On Dangerous Grand Prismatic Spring In Yellowstone
Two tourists got dangerously and illegally close to Grand Prismatic Spring on Sunday in Yellowstone. Montana resident Tanya Saueressig, who filmed them taking selfies right next to the scalding water, said she "was so furious" she had tears in her eyes.
Andrew RossiJuly 20, 2026

GOP Rep Says He's Changed Since He Identified As Progressive, Pro-Choice, Atheist
Rep. Daniel Singh, an incumbent Republican from Cheyenne who was once a member of the Freedom Caucus, says he's changed since identifying as a pro-choice, progressive atheist in a recently surfaced 2021 podcast interview. "People change their minds," he said.
Clair McFarlandJuly 20, 2026

Fans Still Pack Buffalo For Longmire Days, Even 9 Years After Last TV Episode
Fans still pack Buffalo for Longmire Days even nine years after the last “Longmire” TV episode aired. Author Craig Johnson created Sheriff Walt Longmire, and said fans "expect Walt Longmire to come walking down the sidewalk and see them at any time."
Renée JeanJuly 20, 2026

Semitrailer Plows Into Bridge Over I-80 In Rawlins, Causes Extensive Damage
A semitrailer caused extensive damage to a bridge over I-80 near Rawlins on Monday morning when it drifted off the pavement, into the median, and took out a concrete support. Westbound lanes of I-80 near the bridge are closed and traffic is being diverted.
Andrew RossiJuly 20, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 21, 2026

Public Not Informed Earlier Of Wastewater Contamination Because It Was ‘Low Risk’
The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities didn't inform the public earlier that Cheyenne's wastewater system was contaminated by a Meta data center because they deemed it a "low risk to public health." The agency released a timeline and Q&A on Monday.
Greg JohnsonJuly 20, 2026

Rock Springs Mom Accused Of Leaving Baby In Car For Hours While She Drank In Bar
A Rock Springs woman is accused of leaving her baby alone in a parked vehicle while she spent hours drinking at a local bar Saturday. Police say the woman appeared intoxicated and admitted to leaving her baby unattended while she went inside a nearby bar.
Greg JohnsonJuly 21, 2026

Candidate Worries Wyoming GOP Doing 'Pay To Play' Endorsements
As the Wyoming Republican Party breaks recent tradition — and arguably state law — to endorse candidates before the primary, some won't participate. “We now have a pay-to-play system for an endorsement,” one candidate worried aloud.
Clair McFarlandJuly 20, 2026

Next Round’s On The Ghost: $5 Bill ‘Out Of Thin Air’ Lands On Cheyenne VFW Bar
There are plenty of theories about just how a $5 bill seemed to appear "out of thin air" and float onto the bar at Cheyenne VFW Post 1881. “I like to think of it as Darrell just bought us a beer,” said a member about another who died years ago.
Greg JohnsonJuly 20, 2026

Bar Nunn 18-Year-Old Charged With 7 Felonies In Downtown Casper Shootout
A Bar Nunn 18-year-old was in court Monday to face seven felony charges stemming from what prosecutors say was a "large-scale shootout" in downtown Casper last week. While dozens of shell casings were found, “remarkably” nobody was shot, police say.
Kolby FedoreJuly 20, 2026

Rock Springs Man Accused Of Torturing Girlfriend For Days Pleads Not Guilty
A Rock Springs man accused of holding his girlfriend captive for days while torturing her has pleaded not guilty. Court records allege he warned her: "I will murder your cat. I will murder your family if you get the cops involved."
Kolby FedoreJuly 20, 2026

No One-Size-Fits-All Fix For Wyoming's Rural Ambulance Crisis
As Wyoming legislators continue debating whether ambulance service is an essential government function, some communities aren't waiting. With shrinking budgets and volunteer pools, some are asking for local taxes while others have police pull double duty.
Kate MeadowsJuly 20, 2026

Barrel Found! Killer Had Told Cops Victims' Bodies In Barrels On Lake Bottom
Triple-murderer Gerald Uden says he put the bodies of his 1980 murder victims in barrels and sunk them in Fremont Lake, Wyoming's deepest. Officials were skeptical — until they found a barrel 388-feet deep last week. “You're shi**ing me!” a searcher said.
Zakary Sonntag & Jen KocherJuly 19, 2026

‘Please Don’t Judge Me’: Wyoming Woman Specializes In Cleaning Hoarder Houses
A Dubois woman who specializes in cleaning up hoarder houses says every cleanup begins with the same plea from clients not to judge them. She said growing up in a similar situation gave her the empathy to help people living in homes buried beneath clutter.
Kolby FedoreJuly 19, 2026

Inside The ‘Cowboy Starship,’ A $7.95 Million Off-Grid Mansion In Remote Wyoming
A Dubois man is betting a remote 9,000-square-foot, $7.95 million off-grid mansion made from reclaimed wood can lure Jackson Hole-level buyers across the Teton County line to Fremont County. “I have more wildlife on my ranch than Yellowstone,” he said.
Renée JeanJuly 19, 2026

Biologist Says There Are Dozens More Verified Wolverines In Yellowstone Than Reported
A prominent biologist with 50 years of research says there are dozens more confirmed wolverines in Yellowstone than are reported by the National Park Service. He says there at least 31 verified wolverines in the last five years and 83 since 1990.
Andrew RossiJuly 19, 2026

Small Wyoming Towns Get Huge Economic Boost From Continental Divide Hikers
From burgers and ice cream in Atlantic City to showers in Lander to Thai food in Rawlins, hikers on the Continental Divide Trail are giving small Wyoming towns a big economic boost. “It’s put Atlantic City on the map,” said one local business owner.
Renée JeanJuly 19, 2026

More And More Wyoming Ranchers Are Raising Alpacas And Not Just For Their Fleece
In Wyoming beef country, many small ranchers now raise alpacas. Their fleece is great and their poop is exceptional for growing vegetables. Plus, their temperament is unmatched. “They're the easiest livestock animal we have ever dealt with," one owner said.
Wendy CorrJuly 19, 2026

9-Year-Old Wyoming Boy Dresses Up As A 'Swamp Moose' Just To Confuse Tourists
A 9-year-old boy from Cheyenne dressed up in a ghillie suit with a lone moose antler sticking out of his head for the sole purpose of confusing hikers near Porcupine Falls in the Bighorn Mountains. He is proud to report it worked.
Andrew RossiJuly 19, 2026

Drivers On Wyoming’s Remote Roads Hit A Lot Of Wildlife, And Deer Most Of All
Deer are by far the most hit animal on Wyoming's highways, but elk, pronghorn and moose are on also on the list. A report from State Farm says the odds of Wyoming motorists having an animal collision are 1 in 82, the 9th highest at-risk state in the nation.
Kerry DrakeJuly 19, 2026

Wyoming History: How A Thief Once Tried To Hide From The Law In The Kaycee Jail
The 125-year-old jail in Kaycee, Wyoming, once housed outlaws from the Wild Bunch era It was also where a thief hid from the law for several days. In the jail was the last place he figured anyone would look for someone trying not to get caught.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 19, 2026

After Flipping 65-Year-Old Man, Angry Bison Went After People In Next Campsite
After an agitated bison flipped a 65-year-old man in Yellowstone last weekend, it charged after another group of campers. The first incident was “only the beginning of the bison’s rage," said a Colorado man who said the bison targeted a 12-year-old.
Andrew RossiJuly 18, 2026

Hooray! Cody Residents Rally When No One Shows Up For 7-Year-Old's Birthday Party
When no one showed up for a Cody girl's 7th birthday party, her mom went to Facebook to see if anyone would swing by. That's when the town of Cody rallied. More than 150 people stopped by the local pizza place to wish Chloe a happy birthday.
Andrew RossiJuly 18, 2026

Douglas Photographer Captures Historic Black Rancher’s Homestead Under Milky Way
A Douglas photographer found an old ranch building that caught his eye for a night shot. He found out it was once owned by one of most prosperous black ranchers in the West. “No man will ever run Jim Edwards off of his land,” the rancher once told a reporter.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 18, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds 128-178-Year Sentence For Sexually Abusive Casper Foster Dad
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Friday rejected all the appeals a former award-winning Casper foster dad made to overturn his 128-to-178-year sentence for sexually abusing children. Multiple former foster and adopted children testified against him at trial.
Clair McFarlandJuly 18, 2026

Green River Rendezvous: 200 Years Of The Ultimate Wilderness Swap Meet
The Green River Rendezvous is a multi-day celebration of the historic mountain men rendezvous that took place between 1825 and 1840. Its rodeo is the Goldilocks of the summer rodeo circuit — big enough to draw serious talent but maintains a uniquely local feel.
Zakary SonntagJuly 18, 2026

Some Riders Say Cheyenne Frontier Days Isn't The Same After Eliminating Slack
For the first time in more than a century, Cheyenne Frontier Days won’t have slack competition, which is for overflow competitors. Although some are saddened by the move, the rodeo says it has outgrown its ability to handle the hundreds of extra riders.
Julie MankinJuly 18, 2026
Wyoming History: Silent Film Stuntman Got Start In Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show
A Wyoming cowboy learned life was more dangerous on movie sets in the early 1900s than riding broncs for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Harry Webb recounted how he barely survived his career as a stuntman for silent Westerns.
Jackie DorothyJuly 19, 2026
Daily Features
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Kamm Kartchner. Kamm writes, "We don't really have vast sweeping sunrises here in Star Valley, but what we got this morning was worth seeing."
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
Opinion
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July 08, 2026

The Wyoming Way: Helping Neighbors, Feeding Families, Strengthening Communities
From young families and grandparents raising grandchildren to caregivers and retirees, Wyomingites across the state are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Food Bank of Wyoming is encouraging communities to come together to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food. This WyoGives Day, July 15, donors can help support both local families and Wyoming producers.
July 07, 2026

AAA Urges Drivers to Keep Wyoming Roads Safe This Fourth of July
With 61.4 million travelers expected to drive to celebrate the Fourth of July, AAA calls on Wyomingites to protect everyone on the road by planning a safe ride home, and slowing down and moving over for stopped vehicles on the shoulder.
June 29, 2026
Opinion
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Rod Miller: Sombrero Etiquette for Politicians
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Nothing says 'dude' or 'drugstore' more than a politician wearing a hat that makes them look they are cos-playing. So please consider this screed as a helpful primer on the proper wearing of a cowboy hat – a Stetsons for Dummies, if you will."
Rod MillerJuly 10, 2026

Bill Sniffin: July’s Parades Are Coming Out Parties For Our Wyoming Politicians
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Early in the year, most politicians operate in obscurity. But once July’s parade season hits, political competition rises to the top of favorite activities.”
Bill SniffinJuly 11, 2026

Joan Barron: 'Property Tax Initiative’ May Be Too Generous
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Property taxpayers like me are confused. Property taxes pay a large share of the cost of public schools. That lost property tax money will need to be replaced — back-filled — most likely by sales taxes."
Joan BarronJuly 11, 2026
Wyoming Life
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Meet Jim Good, Wyoming Pilot Who Once Rebuilt A Soviet MiG Fighter
Dale KillingbeckJuly 19, 2026
Lander Girl To Be Featured On Giant Times Square Video Screen
Dale KillingbeckJuly 18, 2026
Outdoors
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National Geographic Profiles Wyoming’s Famous Hell’s Half Acre
Renée JeanJuly 19, 2026
Even If Grizzlies Have ‘Recovered,’ Advocates Still Don’t Want The Bears Delisted
Mark HeinzJuly 18, 2026
Oldest Yellowstone Wolf Pack Strays Into Hunt Area, Activists Want Pack Protected
Mark HeinzJuly 17, 2026
Study Says Wolves Stress Cows Out; Ranchers Say, ‘We Told You So’
Mark HeinzJuly 17, 2026
Wyoming Hunter Wants To Clear Up Confusion Over Public Lands Marked ‘Private’
Kate MeadowsJuly 16, 2026
Crime & Courts
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Decades After Bombing A Patrol Car With Dynamite, Riverton Man Back To Prison For Meth
Kolby FedoreJuly 17, 2026
Wyoming Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Assaulting 12-Year-Old Oklahoma Girl Pleads No Contest
Kolby FedoreJuly 17, 2026
7 Teens Arrested In Western Nebraska SWAT Raid For Illegal Machine Guns, Drugs
Kolby FedoreJuly 16, 2026
Crash Shuts Down Highway 20/26 Near Shoshoni For Hours In Near 100-Degree Heat
Kolby FedoreJuly 15, 2026
License Plate Reader Map Right That Lusk Has Them, Wrong About Cody And Gillette
Clair McFarlandJuly 15, 2026


