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Vandals Dump Five Gallon Paint Cans In Bighorn National Forest Creek
A Sheridan County family outing quickly turned into a cleanup effort after they found multiple five gallon cans of paint dumped in Porcupine Creek in the Bighorn National Forest on Sunday. The family cleaned-up what they could and then called authorities.
Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2026

Police: Gillette Man Tried To Lure Undercover 14-Year-Old To Be His 'Sex Slave'
A Gillette sex offender allegedly sent an undercover cop posing as a 14-year-old a picture of his genitalia, offered $4,500 for sex and asked the “teen” to be his sex slave. Reports say he used the handle 'HugeD' when chatting with the presumed teen.
Kolby FedoreAugust 31, 2026

Kevin Christensen No On Write-In Campaign, May Endorse But Not Chuck Gray
Kevin Christensen, who rocketed to third in a crowded U.S. House race while spending at least 50 times less than each top-two finisher, will not wage a write-in campaign but is looking at a 2028 run. He also said he won't endorse Chuck Gray.
Clair McFarlandAugust 31, 2026

Wyoming Ranchers Welcome Breaking-Up Meat Processor Monopoly But Want Details
Wyoming producers say they welcome President Trump's efforts to expand local processing and beef sales, but are critical over a lack of detail and say his advisors don't understand the cattle market. "They should talk to Wyoming ranchers," one says.
Kate MeadowsAugust 31, 2026

It's That Time Of Year: Beartooth Highway Gets Snow
The first snow of the season was recorded on the highest points of Beartooth Highway on Sunday. September 1 is the first day of 'meteorological fall,' so snow isn't that unusual. Temperatures are dipping as well as Jackson recorded 31 degrees Monday morning.
Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2026

Sheridan's Dane Steel Has Career Night In Defending Champ Montana State's Romp
Less than nine months after he helped propel Montana State to a national football championship, Sheridan's Dane Steele had a career night with eight catches for 174 yards in a 54-0 win. “I never had that many yards in high school,” he said afterward.
Jeff WelschAugust 31, 2026

Gillette Man Denies Raping, Choking Woman He Allegedly Called His ‘Little Beat Victim’
A Gillette man pleaded not guilty Monday to eight felony charges stemming from alleged sexual assaults and attempted strangulation of a woman he characterized as his “little beat victim.” The incident allegedly started over lighting incense in a sink.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 31, 2026

Drinking Wyoming: Nut Buckets, Red Bull And No Police At Medicine Bow's Old West Bar
It’s Saturday night and there are seven people at the Old West Bar in Medicine Bow. A local is explaining one feature of life in rural Carbon County: eating livestock testicles. “Cut em off quick, then put em with a little salt water in the nut bucket."
Zakary SonntagAugust 30, 2026

How Bullet-Ridden Yellow Bus Got Into Bighorn Mountains And Who Lived In It A Mystery
A rusty yellow school bus riddled with bullet holes in the trees in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest is similar to the bus made famous by the book and movie “Into the Wild" — minus the tragedy. How it got there and who lived in it is a mystery.
Andrew RossiAugust 30, 2026

Barrel Up! After 46 Years, Victim Of Triple Murder May Be Out Of Fremont Lake
A barrel lifted from Wyoming’s deepest lake Saturday night may finally solve at least part of a 46-year-old triple murder. Authorities believe It may contain the body of Virginia Uden who, along with her two boys, was killed by her ex-husband in 1980.
Jen Kocher & Zakary SonntagAugust 30, 2026
Wheatland Man Takes 18 Of His Classic 1950s-Era Chevys to South Dakota Car Show
A Wheatland man with a passion for classic cars took 18 from his collection — mostly 1955-57 Chevys — for a 210-mile drive to Kool Deadwood Nites in South Dakota. Frank Jones has been collecting cars for 40 years and has attended this show for 31 years.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 30, 2026

Casper Company Turns Military-Grade ATVs Into Consumer Vehicles To Battle Snow
Tracked Outdoors in Casper is the largest supplier of refurbished prized Hagglund all-terrain vehicles in America. They're expensive but they're military-grade and designed for long distance travel through treacherous winter conditions.
Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2026

Hunting Wyoming: 'Girls Only' Elk Hunt Ends With Filled Tags, Long Pack-Out In Dark
A pair of Wisconsin women had a successful "Girls Only" Wyoming elk hunt that included a miles-long pack-out of the meat through the forest in the dark. They said they hope their experience high in Wyoming's Snowy Range inspires other hunters.
Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2026

Rural Wyoming Woman Takes Out The Trash With A 12-Gauge
After living 20 years in remote corners of Alaska, Melissa Cook is back home in rural Wyoming, where adventure means Jeeping the backcountry — and taking out the trash with a 12-gauge when a watermelon goes bad.
Kolby FedoreAugust 30, 2026

Watch Where You Walk In Sinks Canyon, Which Is Loaded With Prairie Rattlesnakes
Though visitors might not realize it, Sinks Canyon State Park near Lander is prairie rattlesnake central. That's because it’s an ideal habitat with plenty of nooks and crannies for them to get below the frostline when they go dormant during the winter.
Mark HeinzAugust 30, 2026

What The Heck ... Is A 48-Foot, 8,100-Pound Eagle Doing In Mills, Wyoming?
A 48-foot, 8,100-pound steel eagle in Mills was the biggest of 95 giant birds created by Montana artist Todd Berget. When a Casper businessman saw it while on a bus going to Glacier National Park, he decided to bring it to Wyoming.
Kolby FedoreAugust 30, 2026

Wyoming’s First 1-Mile Horse Track Sprinting Toward October Opening In Cheyenne
Crews are working around-the-clock to meet a Tuesday deadline that will determine whether Wyoming’s first 1-mile oval track will be up and running for an October debut at Cheyenne Park. The 16-day horse racing season could have $100,000 purses per day.
Renée JeanAugust 30, 2026

How 50,000 Glass Photo Negatives Of Cheyenne's Early History Landed In The Dump
As many as 50,000 glass negatives that captured Cheyenne's early history landed in the city dump in 1935 when nobody was willing to pay $10,000 for the massive collection of photos. About 60 years of Cheyenne history chronicled in those images were lost.
Kerry DrakeAugust 29, 2026

Worland Man Has 205 John Deere Tractors On His Property, Causes Tour Buses To Stop
A Worland man’s John Deere obsession has grown into a collection of 205 tractors stretching across his property. His collection is so impressive that tour buses along U.S. Highway 20 make regular stops.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 29, 2026

Dubois Hunter Goes All-Out 70s With Macho Disco 'Stache In Grandfather’s Honor
Taught to hunt by his grandfather, Dubois hunter Cade Cole went after elk in a vintage “Wyoming uniform” — flannel, denim and down vest — to honor him. He also and grew a macho 1970s mustache and left modern tech behind.
Mark HeinzAugust 29, 2026

Wyoming's Only '307' Mile Marker Was Stolen So Often On I-80 It Is Now '306.99'
The iconic “307” mile marker on Interstate 80 west of Laramie was the only one in the state — and stolen so often the Wyoming Department of Transportation changed it to "306.99." The sign is one of more than 80,000 signs WYDOT maintains statewide.
Kerry DrakeAugust 29, 2026
Why Dense Islands Of Fir Trees Form In Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains
A sharp-eyed observer might notice small, dense clusters of trees in the middle of open fields in the Bighorn Mountains. These islands of subalpine firs are called "atols" and grow together to create their own ideal microclimates in a harsh landscape.
Andrew RossiAugust 30, 2026

Cheyenne Man Makes Extra Cash Cleaning Maggots, Mold And Poop From Garbage Bins
It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. A Cheyenne man makes extra cash cleaning dumpsters and garbage bins of maggots, spoiled meat juice and even dog poop. “When you're in the middle of it, you kind of second-guess your whole life," he said.
Kolby FedoreAugust 29, 2026

Mom, 8 Kids Nearly Caught In Wyoming Wildfire On 2,700-Mile Great Divide Bike Ride
A Virginia mom and eight of her 15 kids nearly got caught in a wildfire near Lander and a hit-and-run in Montana while on an epic ride of the 2,700-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. She's doing it to help heal from the effects of domestic violence.
Jackie DorothyAugust 29, 2026

Wyoming History: Whose Bones Are Buried In Pinckney Sublette’s Grave Near Daniel?
In 1935, bones alleged to be Pinckney Sublette's were reburied overlooking the rendezvous grounds of mountain men near Daniel, Wyoming, after sitting in a Missouri courthouse closet. Whether those bones are actually his remains a mystery.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 29, 2026

Three Small Wyoming High Schools Don’t Have Enough Players To Field Football Teams
Three smaller communities in the state won't be fielding varsity high school football teams this season. Though coaches are hopeful of a turnaround, Wyoming's rural population decline is impacting school enrollment — and a Wyoming Friday night tradition.
Leo WolfsonAugust 29, 2026

At Least Five Lawmakers Walk Out Of ‘Absurd’ Joint Committee Meeting
At least five Wyoming senators walked out of a joint legislative meeting Friday claiming it was a waste of taxpayers’ money and time. Sen. Tara Nethercott and Rep. John Bear sparred over whether the meeting was appropriate.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2026

Woman Flips Off Weston County Deputy At 112 MPH, Then Tells Cops To ‘Shoot Me’
A South Dakota woman who gave a Weston County deputy on a traffic stop the finger while blowing by him at 112 mph faces the potential of more than 50 years in prison. She’s also accused of telling cops to “shoot me” after getting caught.
Greg JohnsonAugust 28, 2026

Wombat Snatcher Gets Probation For Hunting In Wyoming Wilderness Without Guide
The former Pinedale-area woman who set off a firestorm in Australia for snatching a baby wombat from its mother has received probation for hunting in a Wyoming wilderness without a guide. Samantha Strable was sentenced Thursday in Sublette County Circuit Court
Mark HeinzAugust 28, 2026

Trump Moves To Allow Ranchers And Farmers To Process Their Own Food
President Trump announced Friday he is authorizing the preparation of legal documents that would allow farmers and ranchers to process their own food, saying he wants to take on a “nasty monopoly” in the nation’s food-processing industry.
Kate MeadowsAugust 28, 2026

A Stargazer’s Retreat With Two Geodesic Domes Lists Near Hartville For $3.5 Million
Cedar Lights Retreat is a three-story, five-bedroom, four-bath almost-mansion tucked into 446 private acres bordering Guernsey State Park. The property, which comes with three of Wyoming’s top-rated Airbnbs (including two geodesic domes), is on the market for $3.499 million.
Renée JeanAugust 28, 2026

Holy Cow: Man Clocked At 92 MPH Through Town Of Shoshoni
Shoshoni has the reputation as the worst place to speed in Wyoming. A Wisconsin man apparently didn't know that and was clocked at driving 92 MPH in a 30 MPH zone Thursday. He could have been arrested, police say, but they gave him a $556 ticket instead.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2026

Yellowstone Black Bear Beats Grizzlies By Scaling Whitebark Pine For Nuts
Grizzlies usually have first dibs on food sources but every once in a while, a black bear has an advantage as they are much better climbers. On Thursday, a black bear scaled to the top of a whitebark pine tree and gorged on its cones. Grizzlies have to wait.
Mark HeinzAugust 28, 2026

From Baggs To Canada: Wyoming 6-Man Champs Fly To Saskatchewan For Season Opener
The Little Snake River Valley Rattlers raised thousands of dollars in the Baggs community to send its 6-Man football team to Canada for a preseason matchup Friday. It's only the second time a Wyoming high school team will play north of the border.
Renée JeanAugust 28, 2026

Giant Geyser, Yellowstone's Second Largest & Often Dormant, Explodes To Life
Giant Geyser, one of the two largest and most powerful geysers in Yellowstone, has erupted twice in two months. That's a big deal because it can go for decades without erupting. The most recent eruption was estimated at 200 feet tall for over an hour.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2026

Wyoming's Pumpkin Kings See Potential For Three 2,000-Pound Behemoths At Weigh-Off
State-record-holder Andy Corbin of Cheyenne has three pumpkins he says could each weigh a ton by the Wyoming State Champion Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Pumpkin Drop next month. Corbin is aiming to surpass his record 2,085-pounder from 2025.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2026

Three Wyoming Horses Test Positive For West Nile Virus, Two In Fremont County
Three cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Wyoming horses so far this year, two in Fremont County and one in Uinta. Though cases are down this year, Wyoming's state veterinarian recommends vaccination against the potentially fatal disease.
Kate MeadowsAugust 28, 2026

Hunter In Helicopter Whose Elk Head Was Stolen By Rancher Busted For Trespassing
An elk hunter who helicoptered into a section of public land surrounded by private land in Johnson County, and later accused the rancher of trying to swipe an elk head from his party, was cited for trespassing after shooting a bull elk on private land.
Mark HeinzAugust 27, 2026

Gordon 'Shocked' At Federal Agents Monitoring Wyoming Election, Sends Concern To AG
Gov. Mark Gordon said reports of "aggressive" behavior by federal election monitors at polling places in Cheyenne last Tuesday have left him "shocked." He alerted the Wyoming Attorney General, but said it's too early to know if litigation is in order.
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2026

Hiker Thanks Rescuers For Saving Life After Lost For Five Days On Wyoming Peak
Hiker Shaun Mackelprang thanked rescuers from his hospital room in Pinedale on Thursday for saving his life. The Missouri deputy attorney general had summited Wyoming's highest mountain peak but then became lost for five days. He was rescued Wednesday.
Kolby FedoreAugust 27, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Helicopter Hunter Busted * Relentless Diarrhea Cases Triple * Hiker Thanks Rescuers For Saving Life
Mac WatsonAugust 28, 2026

'Explosive Diarrhea' Cases In Wyoming Triple In A Month And Hospitalized Three
Cases of the parasite known for causing weeks of relentless diarrhea have more than tripled to 19 in Wyoming since July, with three people hospitalized. Investigators say some have picked up the parasite inside Wyoming but they don't know where.
Kolby FedoreAugust 27, 2026

400 Southwest Wyoming Trona Mining Jobs On Hold As China Floods Soda Ash Market
About 400 jobs are on hold as Pacific Soda seeks to push back the start of its proposed $6 billion Dry Creek Trona Project in southwest Wyoming a year. The company is blaming China's flooding of the soda ash market and permit delays.
Renée JeanAugust 27, 2026

Wyoming Woman Pleads Guilty To Killing Infant Son In New Mexico, To Get 30 Years
A Wyoming woman who killed her 11-month-old boy during a brief standoff with law enforcement last December after allegedly kidnapping him and fleeing to New Mexico has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. In New Mexico, life in prison is 30 years.
Greg JohnsonAugust 27, 2026

Douglas Man Who Skipped Out On Child Porn Charges Fights Not To Lose $250K Bond
A Douglas man facing dozens of child exploitation and porn charges who was caught twice allegedly trying to flee Wyoming is fighting not to lose the $250,000 in cash someone posted for his bond. The cash was put up by an elderly woman from Colorado.
Greg JohnsonAugust 27, 2026

Casper Woman Pleads Guilty To Driving Getaway Car, Disposing Of Weapons In Fatal Shootout
A Casper woman pleaded guilty to driving a getaway car and helping dispose of weapons involved in a shooting that left one man dead and another injured in May 2025. She faces up to five years in prison.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 27, 2026

Judge Dismisses ACLU Immigration Case Against Sheriff Kozak
A judge on Tuesday dismissed the ACLU's lawsuit against Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak, saying the plaintiffs' complaints didn't match the laws in the case. One plaintiff, a barbershop, noted that deputies had worked with ICE to deport its employee to Nicaragua.
Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2026

Platte County Recommends Rezoning Private Ranchland For Proposed Data Center
A proposal that could bring a utility-scale data center to more than 5,300 acres of private ranchland near the Platte and Goshen county line cleared another hurdle Wednesday, with a unanimous vote to recommend rezoning the property for industrial use.
Kate MeadowsAugust 27, 2026
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Sharon Barber. Sharon writes, "Another magnificent sunrise in the Centennial valley. Looking at Bald Mountain and our precious dog."
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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