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Police Declare Investigation Into Rasner Claim That He Was Threatened "Inactive"
Torrington police say an investigation into an alleged threat against unsuccessful U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner is “inactive,” after Rasner’s attorney didn't give the agency requested documentation. Rasner claimed a former deputy threatened him.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2026

Sorority Back In Court Over Trans Member, Says Historic Definition Of 'Woman' Not Relevant
The women suing Kappa Kappa Gamma for inducting a transgender member went back to court Monday, arguing the sorority betrayed them. The sorority says its council can interpret the bylaws, regardless of what 'woman' meant historically.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2026

Wyoming Woman Charged With Putting Signs On Pole Calling Sheriff's Office 'Lazy'
A Campbell County woman accused of attaching signs to a utility pole on her property — including one stating “Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is Lazy" — faces a rarely-prosecuted charge. “I haven’t seen that one ever,” said a retired law officer.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 14, 2026

Evanston Restaurant Owners Vow To Stay Open Despite Truck Blasting Through Storefront
An Evanston restaurant owner says the popular eatery will remain open despite a truck crashing through the building early Monday. The owner clarified they will not be operational in the area with the gaping hole. “We are still opening,” a spokesman said.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 14, 2026

20,000 Pieces of Trash Recovered From Yellowstone Geothermal Areas This Summer
Yellowstone National Park's staff recovered more than 20,000 pieces of trash from thermal basins this summer. Among the items were AirPods, Polaroid pictures, Pokémon cards, a single snowshoe, and over 280 hats that will be donated to local organizations.
Andrew RossiSeptember 14, 2026

Former Commissioner: Game and Fish Caused Its Own Financial Woes by Overspending
Former Game and Fish commissioner Mike Schmid said the organization's looming financial crisis could be because of unnecessary spending and he's skeptical of a trust fund. “I think there was some self-inflicted pain there,” Schmid said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2026

Lander Man Accused Of Putting Gun To Woman’s Head And Yelling, ‘Pull The Trigger’
A 72-year-old Lander man is accused of holding a gun to the head of a terrified woman and shouting at her to “pull the trigger,” then later telling police he wasn’t really going to shoot her because “it would make a mess of his house.”
Greg JohnsonSeptember 14, 2026

Camporee, Giant Youth Camping Event That Brought 60,000 To Gillette, Won't Return
International Pathfinder Camporee, a youth camping event that brought more than 60,000 people to Gillette in 2024, is headed back to its longtime home in Wisconsin, leaving a $1.6 million amphitheater and a $125,000 deposit behind.
Renée JeanSeptember 14, 2026

How Wyoming Border Patrol Turned Coloradan Jokes Into A Viral Business Sensation
Wyoming Border Patrol is a hit on social media. Viral videos with millions of views lampooning Colorado have turned the Laramie apparel company into a media brand. "Even a Coloradan can become a productive member of Wyoming society," its latest video says.
Zakary SonntagSeptember 13, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, September 14, 2026
Monday's headlines include: * Who Is Wyoming Border Patrol? * Teton Widow Says No More Bloodshed * Worland 74-Year-Old Attacks Fed Ex Driver
Mac WatsonSeptember 13, 2026

Struggling Greybull Cattle Rancher's Gamble On Hydroponic Lettuce Pays Off Big Time
What began as a Greybull rancher’s desperate attempt to help feed his cattle by growing hydroponic lettuce has ballooned into a new business. Now his company produces tons of greens every year and distributes them to stores, restaurants and schools.
Jackie DorothySeptember 13, 2026

What It’s Like Inside The Fragile Maze Of Hell’s Half Acre, Wyoming’s Alien Canyon
A tour inside Hell’s Half Acre reveals an otherwordly labyrinth of stone, an alien landscape shaped by millions of years of wind and water. It's a rare perspective of the sharp canyons because the public generally isn't allowed on the valley floor.
Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

Popular Elk Named Boo At Bear River State Park Is So Old He Stopped Growing Antlers
Boo, a popular bull elk at Bear River State Park near Evanston, Wyoming, has grown so old at age 18 that he no longer grows antlers. Bull elk in the wild rarely live past 12 and almost never long enough to hit the antlerless stage.
Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2026

Overextended Big Horn County Search & Rescue Team Wins Much-Needed New Vehicle, $30K
Big Horn County Search and Rescue won a new emergency vehicle and $30,000 on Saturday, a prize volunteers say they need after rescue calls have quadrupled and county funding was cut almost in half. It is second only to Teton County in emergency calls.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 14, 2026

Buffalo Bill Center Confirms It Has Rare 1804 Lewis & Clark Expedition Peace Medals
Modern technology has confirmed that two rare Jefferson peace medals in the Buffalo Bill Center of the West collection are authentic artifacts from the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition. "It’s a profoundly significant find," museum curators said.
Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

Robot Mowers Cut Wyoming Lawns and a Golf Course. Owners Say the Payoff Is Time
You may not see a lot of robot lawnmowers in Wyoming now. But people who use the robots, swear by them. They get a lot of compliments and it's a big timesaver. “I don’t mind mowing, but when I'm home, I want to hang out with my family,” one owner said.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 13, 2026

How Savery’s 145-Year-Old Ladder Ranch Is Beating The 'Third-Generation Curse’
Legacy ranches across Wyoming are folding, and many of those remaining struggle to survive the "third-generation curse." Then there's the historic 145-year-old Ladder Ranch in the Little Snake River Valley with its fifth and sixth generations lined up.
Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

Study: People Who Pack Their Poop Out Of Nature Will Also Pay For The Privilege
A study by a Colorado company shows that people who are willing to poop in plastic bags and pack it out of the wilderness are also willing to pay for the privilege. They’ll buy the bags at trailheads to maintain a “leave-no-trace” footprint.
Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2026

Bison Have Rebounded From Brink Of Extinction To Become Big Business In Wyoming
American bison have rebounded from the brink of extinction to become one of the West’s great conservation stories. It happened in part because Wyoming ranchers, showmen, and entrepreneurs figured out how to make bison big business.
Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

Deadly South Dakota Sinkhole And Its 61 Intact Mammoth Skeletons Is Older Than Thought
The world-famous Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota, is older than scientists believed. A new scientific study revealed that the ancient sinkhole, containing dozens of intact mammoth skeletons, is between 160,000 and 232,000 years old.
Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2026

To Escape Hail Damage, People Wrap Their Cars In Gigantic Inflatable Cocoons
Some drivers who want protection from hail damage for cars are turning to inflatable cocoons — gigantic shells of heavy-duty fabric that inflate to surround a vehicle. Not everyone is sold on them, with one skeptic calling the cocoon “a metallic turd.”
Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2026

Interstate 90 Was Re-Routed Because Of 200-Foot-Wide Sinkhole With 20,000 Bison Bones
When highway workers ran into a sinkhole with 20,000 bison bones in it, they had to completely re-route Interstate 90 in 1969. What became known as the Vore Buffalo Jump is a rare archaeological site where people can see artifacts in their original state.
Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2026

Widow Of Teton Pass Crash Victim Vows: ‘This Bloodshed Ends With Him'
Javier De Luna Chavez survived kidney failure, years of dialysis, and a transplant but didn't survive a crash on the 10% grade of Teton Pass. His widow says he fought too hard for life to become another name on the list of people killed on Teton Pass.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 12, 2026

Voters Will Likely End Steve Harshman’s Hall-Of-Fame Football Coaching Career
This 36th season for Natrona County's football coach Steve Harshman could be his last if voters elect him as the next education chief. He ranks second in Wyoming history for football victories. No. 1 and No. 3 on the list have stadiums named after them.
Jeff WelschSeptember 12, 2026

Good News! The World's Largest Bigfoot Is Only 60 Miles From Wyoming
Although the Guinness-verified world's largest Bigfoot won't likely replace Mount Rushmore as South Dakota's top tourist spot, this gigantic Sasquatch — created by two local chainsaw artists — is drawing plenty of visitors. And, it's only 60 miles from Wyoming.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 12, 2026

Cheyenne Is Reshaping Housing Market With New Upscale Apartment Complex On West Side
The West End Apartments, with its 101 units, is the first major apartment complex completed in Cheyenne's downtown in many years. Another 97-unit building will open soon on Cheyenne's east edge. It's estimated Cheyenne will need up to 7,000 homes by 2030.
Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

People Won’t Stop Feeding Diablo As Gillette’s Famous Roadside Goat Gets Fatter
Diablo, a goat that lives by the Wyodak Power Plant near Gillette, has become a victim of its own celebrity. People stop to give him scratches and snacks — which is causing the aging mascot people call "Goatalope" to get really fat and unhealthy.
Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

Jackson Is A Booming Market For MileHighCook And His High-End Mobile Kitchen
The MileHighCook is bringing white-glove fine-dining to the outdoors with his high-end mobile kitchen — like the ranch wedding for 124 people in a remote area with no electricity. Jackson is his fastest growing market with people who own second homes.
Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

Wyoming History: Lance Creek Oil Workers Feared They Were On Hitler’s Hit List
Workers in the Lance Creek oil fields in Niobrara County during World War II feared during they were on Hitler's hit list because 25% of Wyoming’s oil came from the area. Hitler never struck, and now about 50 people remain in a town that once had 5,000.
Jackie DorothySeptember 13, 2026

Cheyenne Woman Once Swore Off Cowboy Boots, Now Her Custom-Made Boots Start At $3,500
A Cheyenne woman is creating unique, custom-made cowboy boots that start at $3,500 and can take months to finish. There was a time when Alyssa Lenell-White swore up and down she would never make a cowboy boot, now that’s all she does.
Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

World War II-Era Wyoming Wildcatter To Fly Again In National Air Championship
A classic red, white, and blue World War II-era T-6 warbird trainer aircraft flown over Casper since the 1980s returns to the National Championship Air Races this coming week in Roswell, New Mexico. Virgil Tatman will fly the acrobatic Wyoming Wildcatter.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 12, 2026

74-Year-Old Worland Man Attacks FedEx Driver For Kicking Up Dust On Road
A 74-year-old Worland man attacked a 22-year-old FedEx driver out delivering packages Tuesday because the truck was kicking up too much dust. The older man jumped onto the moving truck and reached through the open window to get at the driver.
Andrew RossiSeptember 11, 2026

Once-Iconic Twin Chimneys Motel In Cheyenne Torn Down To Make Way For Coffee Shop
The once-iconic Twin Chimneys Motor Court that marked a once-popular Cheyenne motel on the historic Lincoln Highway lasted for almost 90 years, but the chimneys came tumbling down in about 30 seconds this week to make way for a coffee shop.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 12, 2026

Stone Drug’s Secret Prescription After 50 Years In Jackson Are Two Lovable Dogs
Jackson Hole's longtime independent pharmacy Stone Drug is celebrating 50 years in business. Its strategy blends dog-powered customer service with a wildly diverse front-end to outlast sky-high housing and razor thin medication margins.
Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

Cam Sholly Leaving As Yellowstone National Park Superintendent After 8-Year Run
Cam Sholly is stepping down as Yellowstone National Park superintendent after eight years that included dealing with COVID-19, massive flooding and record crowds. He said his departure has nothing to do with a rumored conflict with the administration.
Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2026

Postal Service Says It Will Close Mail Pickup Site In Remote Albany County On Sept 30
The U.S. Postal Service confirmed to Cowboy State Daily it's closing the mail pickup site in Jelm, Wyoming, on Sept. 30. Without a quick alternative, locals will have to make a 60-mile round trip to Laramie for mail.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

Opponents Blast Hageman, Gray For Skipping PBS Debates Ahead Of General Election
Opponents of Republicans Harriet Hageman and Chuck Gray in Wyoming’s U.S. Senate and House races are blasting them for skipping PBS debates ahead of the general election. Both Hageman and Gray say they’re taking their messages directly to voters.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

Rescued! Hiker And Dog Missing For Week In Wind River Range Reunited With Family
An Idaho hiker and his dog were reunited with family Friday afternoon after being missing in the Wind River Range for a week. Jonathan Bailey and his yellow Labrador retriever Wrigley had been separated from their group in the Bridger Wilderness.
Jen KocherSeptember 11, 2026

Wyoming Sportscaster Frank Gambino Dies Unexpectedly At The Age Of 63
Wyoming sportscaster Frank Gambino, a fixture in Wyoming sports for more than four decades, unexpectedly died Thursday at age 63. The three-time sportscaster of the year was beloved by his colleagues. “There will never be another Frank Gambino," said K2's Bob Price.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 11, 2026

Cheyenne Man Accused Of Stealing German Shepherd, Chasing Man With Pickaxe
A Cheyenne man is accused of stealing a German shepherd from the yard of one local resident, then chasing and threatening another man with a pickaxe after pelting him with rocks and a cinder block. His felony case was filed in district court Thursday.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 11, 2026

Saving Battle Lake: How A Small Carbon County District Outbid Luxury Developers
When the Little Snake River Conservation District in Carbon County saw luxury real estate developers circling scenic Battle Lake to subdivide, a coalition worked to outbid them. "We were able to pull it together and make it happen,” said one resident.
Renée JeanSeptember 11, 2026

Mills Emergency Meeting To Cover Bar Nunn Payroll In Bank Shutdown 'Torpedoed'
The mayor of Mills tried to work with the city council to cover payroll for Bar Nunn employees while Hilltop Bank was shuttered due to a cybersecurity issue. Some council members "torpedoed" the effort, Bar Nunn’s mayor says, but the bank found a way to help.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

Glenrock Gets 30 Day Extension To Decide If It Will Continue To Use Flock Cameras
The town of Glenrock has been given a 30-day extension to decide if it will continue the use of Flock cameras. The police chief says he's asked the company to specify what it does and does not do to ease concerns about automated license plate readers.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 11, 2026

‘All We Can Do Is Pray And Hope’ Say Ranchers In Path Of Fast-Growing 'Moonshine Fire'
Ranchers in the path of the fast-growing "Moonshine Fire" that, as of Friday afternoon, has churned through more than 5,600 acres of land about southwest of Wheatland are more than worried. ‘All we can do is pray and hope,’ said one lifetime area rancher.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 11, 2026

Wyoming GOP Leader Says Trump's $5,000 Promise For GOP Sweep Not A Bribe
Wyoming GOP Vice-Chair Bob Ferguson says President Trump's controversial promise to give every American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress was taken out of context. “That is an outright lie,” he said of charges that it's a bribe.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2026

It Took 6 Officers To Take Down Man With Knife At Rock Springs Pizza Place
It took six Rock Springs police officers to subdue a 6-foot, 260-pound man who threatened to stab them at a local Pizza Hut restaurant, claiming he’d been in prison, that the “cartel” wanted him for being a “snitch” and daring police to “kill me, bitch!”
Greg JohnsonSeptember 10, 2026

Huge Crowd At Dedication For Gigantic Grizzly 399 Sculpture At Jackson Museum
A huge crowd of Grizzly 399 fans gathered Wednesday for the dedication of a gigantic sculpture of the world’s most famous bear at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. "Against All Odds: Grizzly 399” also features the four cubs she had in 2020.
Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2026

Wildlife Groups Applaud Trust Fund As Way To Save Game and Fish From Budget Crisis
With Wyoming Game and Fish facing what its interim director calls a “dire” looming budget shortfall, wildlife groups say a trust fund proposed by a legislative committee has a "juggernaut of support." "God, I hope we dream big," one advocate said.
Mark HeinzSeptember 10, 2026
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Steven Mohns. Steven writes, "Bighorn foothills sunrise after a 2 month wait for rain."

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Mostly sunny in Wyoming on Tuesday. Breezy, chance of rain in some areas. Partly cloudy and a chance of rain, breezy in some locations overnight. Highs in the 60s and 70s. Lows from the mid-30s to mid-50s.

Daily Cartoon 1: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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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Bill Sniffin: Political Crunch Time Brings Out Desperation And A Few Funny Lines
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Rod Miller: Changes Around The Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "It was a hot, sultry night in the Red Desert, without a breath of cooling breeze. All that could be heard was the grumbling of the exhausted cowboys and rattlesnakes copulating in the sagebrush."
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Tom Lubnau: Why You Should Consider Steve Friess For U.S. House
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Chuck Gray's approach to politics is akin to a yapping Chihuahua, making lots of noise and getting headlines, but getting little done. Most concerning is Gray dumping all of Wyoming voters’ election data to an agency of the federal government whose use is unrestricted."
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Lander Bagpipe Band Began 25 Years Ago As A Response To 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
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Wildfire Explodes To 2,600 Acres Southwest Of Wheatland, Structures Threatened
Kolby FedoreSeptember 09, 2026
Fort Washakie Border Collie Made It Home To Family Before Dying Of Gunshot Wound
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Lawmakers: Game And Fish Commission Meeting Not Place To Ask About Departed Director
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Game And Fish Facing ‘Dire’ Financial Trouble, Interim Director Tells Lawmakers
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For Post-Election Therapy, Jillian Balow Went Bow Hunting And Bagged An Elk
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026
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Crime & Courts
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Casper Honor Student Pleads Not Guilty To Shooting Up Downtown In Showdown
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 10, 2026
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Argument At Notorious Cheyenne Motel Escalates To Death Threats With Knife
Greg JohnsonSeptember 10, 2026
Casper Care Worker Gets Probation For Tying Patient’s Hair To Bed Post With Scarf
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 10, 2026
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