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Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Gordon Investigates New Complaints Against Weston County Clerk

Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday announced that he’s received at least four more complaints about the Weston County clerk’s handling of the 2024 general election. He said he’s investigating the new claims — and a call to remove the clerk from her elected office.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2025

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed. Above, the McKinley Street overpass in Casper, at just 11 feet of clearance, is notorious for getting hit by large trucks.

WYDOT Says Drivers Responsible When Trucks Hit Bridges; Trucker Says Not So Fast

Wyoming transportation officials say drivers are ultimately responsible for making sure their loads fit under overpasses, and liable when they crash into bridges. A veteran trucker says drivers are often unfairly blamed.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 20, 2025

Five Cody business owners have signed a long-term lease to operate the historic Cassie’s restaurant in Cody. Cassie’s opened as a supper club in 1993, but was in danger of being torn down after it recently closed amid its former owners' legal troubles.

Cody Businesses Team Up To Save Historic Cassie’s Restaurant From Wrecking Ball

Five Cody business owners have signed a long-term lease to operate the historic Cassie’s restaurant in Cody. Cassie’s opened as a supper club in 1993, but was in danger of being torn down after it recently closed amid its former owners' legal troubles.

Andrew RossiOctober 20, 2025

Wyoming started taxing electric vehicle drivers who plug into charging stations this month. Now a pro-EV group wants the new fee paused, saying it unfairly triple-taxes EV drivers. WYDOT says it's enforcing an existing law after broader EV reforms failed.

Pro-EV Group Wants Wyoming To Halt New Charging Tax

Wyoming started taxing electric vehicle drivers who plug into charging stations this month. Now a pro-EV group wants the new fee paused, saying it unfairly triple-taxes EV drivers. WYDOT says it's enforcing an existing law after broader EV reforms failed.

David MadisonOctober 20, 2025

Wyoming Game and Fish officials are searching for those responsible for “artifact looting and vandalism” at an archeological site near Dubois. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for tips that lead to convictions.

$10K Reward Offered After Looting, Vandalism At Wyoming Archaeological Site

Wyoming Game and Fish officials are searching for those responsible for “artifact looting and vandalism” at an archeological site near Dubois. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for tips that lead to convictions.

Andrew RossiOctober 20, 2025

The piebald elk cow along the South Fork of the Shoshone River near Cody. Most piebald elk don't make it to adulthood, but this extremely rare cow appeared to be young and healthy.

Rare 1-In-100,000 Piebald Cow Elk Spotted Near Cody

Powell photographer Michael Moore got photos of a piebald cow elk in a herd southwest of Cody. The rare condition, where the elk's hair and fur is more white than brown, is seen in less than 1% of the elk in the United States.

Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2025

Nels Wroe with Dry Land Distillers has created a novel whiskey using emmer wheat grown in Wyoming.

Unique Whiskey Made From Ancient Grain Grown In Wyoming Called Emmer Debuts

A new whiskey debuted on Saturday made from emmer wheat grown in Powell, Wyoming. Nels Wroe, who grew up in Douglas and is the owner of Dry Land Distillers, said they're the only company making a true 100% emmer whiskey. "It's the only one like it in the world," he said.

Renée JeanOctober 19, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, October 20, 2025

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

Jake NicholsOctober 20, 2025

An heiress to the Doubleday publishing family left a privileged high-society life for the rugged and untamed wide open spaces of Wyoming. That’s where she lived “North of Crazy” and fueled an art renaissance that’s still growing even after her 2021 death.

North Of Crazy: How A Publishing Heiress Fueled A Wyoming Art Renaissance

An heiress to the Doubleday publishing family escaped her privileged - but abusive - high-society life for the wilderness of Wyoming. That’s where she fueled an art renaissance that’s still growing even after her 2021 death and published her memoir "North of Crazy."

Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2025

The historic Lander Bar was a saloon when it first openend in 1907, and has also been a brothel and hotel before operating as a dive bar for years. Then a ski patrolman and two buddies stopped in for a beer, and decided to buy and restore the place.

Drinking Wyoming: The Drinks At Lander Bar Come With A Taste Of Western History

The historic Lander Bar was a saloon when it first opened in 1907, and has also been a brothel and hotel before operating as a popular hangout for years. In the 1990s, a ski patrolman stopped in for a beer, and with two buddies decided to buy and restore the place.

Renée JeanOctober 19, 2025

The popular Boiling River hot springs soaking spot was washed away by the 2022 floods, but it used to be a magnet for those in search of a natural soaking experience not far from Mammoth Hot Springs.

Doomsday Church Renovating Popular Yellowstone Hot Springs

The popular Boiling River hot springs soaking spot near the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park was washed away by the flood of 2022. That's sent more soakers to Yellowstone Hot Springs, run by a doomsday church that's now renovating.

David MadisonOctober 19, 2025

George Bumann and his wife Jenny Golding have spent more than two decades learning how to understand what the animals in Yellowstone National Park tell us.

How A Couple Of Naturalists Cracked The Code Of Animal Language In Yellowstone

Naturalist George Bumann decodes animal communication in Yellowstone, revealing how listening to wildlife transforms our understanding of the natural world. He says animal sounds carry meaning humans can learn to interpret.

David MadisonOctober 19, 2025

Christine Castillo is sharing her love of ice skating with her students in Cody, Wyoming. This joy she brings to the young figure skaters is the same joy that her grandfather brought to the community of the Heart Mountain Relocation Center when he built them an ice-skating rink.

Cody Woman Teaches Ice Skating Decades After Grandfather Built Heart Mountain Rink

Christine Castillo's grandfather was one of about 14,000 Japanese Americans relocated to the Heart Mountain internment center, where he shared his love for ice skating by building a sheet of ice for the camp. Now, decades later, she coaches ice skating in Cody.

Jackie DorothyOctober 19, 2025

David Maulik of Riverton's Maker Space 307 volunteered to create a prosthetic hand for a local pastor, Scott Jorgenson, through the e-NABLE group that connects people with volunteers who can build the hands. This is just one of many projects that have been made possible with the 3D machines and other emerging technology.

Need A Robot Hand? If You Can Think It, You Can Make It At Riverton Maker Space

With 3D printers, advanced laser cutters and even heavy-duty sewing machines, Maker Space 307 is loaded with tech for the public to use. If you can think it, you can make it at the Riverton maker space — even a robot hand.

Jackie DorothyOctober 19, 2025

Ellen Watson, dubbed “Cattle Kate” by her enemies and some in the press, was hanged from this Limber Pine in 1889. Her death was never avenged and there are those that believe her spirit still haunts the tree.

Ghostly Wyoming: Haunted Trees Hold Echoes of Violence From Murders Beneath Their Branches

Chilling accounts of frightened hounds and blood-streaked apples have been reported around Wyoming hanging trees and spots where people were lynched — either by the law or vigilantes. Some say the trees are haunted by the murders beneath their branches.

Jackie DorothyOctober 19, 2025

A Cheyenne clinic has added a remote blood-pressure monitoring program for high-risk pregnancies. It’s the latest example of a wearable health technology industry that's growing fast across Wyoming.

Cheyenne Clinic Uses Wearable Tech To Protect Moms And Babies

A Cheyenne clinic has just added a remote blood-pressure monitoring program for high-risk pregnancies. It’s just the latest example of wearable health technology entering the medical field in Wyoming.

Renée JeanOctober 19, 2025

At the B Bar Ranch, grizzly bears crowd the meadows in October digging for caraway roots.

More Grizzlies Than Ever Are Showing Up On The B Bar Ranch

The Tom Miner Basin, on the edge of Yellowstone, isn't just beautiful, it's grizzly bear country. It has one of the densest populations of grizzlies in the U.S. Every October, bear lovers flock to B Bar Ranch to see the many grizzlies feast on caraway root.

David MadisonOctober 18, 2025

The Hideout Ranch in Shell, Wyoming, famed for its mustang horses and luxury guest experience, has hit the market for $14.95 million. Its owners are selling after two decades of global acclaim.

Luxurious Hideout Ranch In Shell, Wyoming, Lists For $14.95 Million

The Hideout Ranch in Shell, Wyoming, famed for its mustang horses and luxury guest experience, has hit the market for $14.95 million. Its owners are selling after two decades of global acclaim.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025

Gilbert Lucas easily chats with clients and isn't shy about sharing his story. It's one the Cheyenne barber said he doesn't believe himself at times, because it chronicles how he "went from being in prison to being a 'real' person."

Cheyenne Barber's Turnaround Takes Him From Prison To Being A 'Real Person'

Gilbert Lucas easily chats with clients and isn't shy about sharing his story. It's one the Cheyenne barber said he doesn't believe himself at times, because it chronicles how he "went from being in prison to being a 'real' person."

Jackson WalkerOctober 18, 2025

A doctor at Ivinson Memorial talks with a patient. Ivinson is among Wyoming medical facilities that have turned to fractional physicians provide more services to its community.

Part-Time Doctors Have Full-Time Impact For Rural Wyoming Patients

Health care clinics in rural America have long struggled to recruit specialists to serve low-population, wide-open regions. A new model called fractional medicine lets them recruit part-time doctors and surgeons for hard-to-fill jobs.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025

A veterans memorial in Wright, Wyoming.

Wright At 50: A Half-Century For The Wyoming Town That Coal Built

As one of Wyoming's youngest towns, Wright is celebrating its 50th year in existence this year. It may have started as a camp for workers at nearby coal mines, but Wright has grown into its own.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025

Tommy, a bull elk at the North Carolina Zoo, picked a fight with a bison — and won. Tommy wouldn't have fared as well had the showdown happened in Wyoming, where the bison are bigger, bulkier and more belligerent when challenged.

Who Wins When A Bull Elk Picks A Fight With A Bison? Depends On The Bison

Tommy, a bull elk at the North Carolina Zoo, picked a fight with a bison — and won. Biologists say Tommy wouldn't have fared as well had the showdown happened in Wyoming, because the bison are bigger, bulkier and more belligerent when challenged.

Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2025

Garments with built-in concealed carry handgun holsters are nothing new, but they’ve become more popular lately, with Wyoming eliminating gun-free zones, and a push nationwide for concealed carry permits. This canvas vest made by Venado has multiple holsters.

‘Concealed Carry’ Fashion Includes Vests And Workout Shorts With Pistol Holsters

Concealed carry clothing, with built-in pistol holsters and pouches for ammunition magazines, could be one of the fastest-growing fashion niches. Wyoming tactical experts, however, said although it could be viable for some, the clothing has drawbacks that can make it impractical. 

Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2025

Wyoming’s Republicans were forced to choose Friday night between two conflicting fundraisers that have caused contention within the party for weeks. They had one thing in common, however: honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk Takes Center Stage At Conflicting Wyoming Republican Fundraisers

Laramie County Republicans had to choose Friday night between two conflicting fundraisers that have caused contention within the party for weeks. They had one thing in common, however: honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.

Jackson WalkerOctober 18, 2025

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Haunted Wyoming: The Ghostly Legends That Haunt Cheyenne’s Historic Train Depot

Employees of Cheyenne's train depot were absolutely convinced the building was haunted after a series of supernatural events. A newspaper reporter investigated for the structure for six months and, he too, came away certain spirits were there, especially at the "witching hour."

Jackie DorothyOctober 18, 2025

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Lander Photographer Captures Striking Aspen 'Leaf Fall' In Sinks Canyon

A Lander photographer captured a striking “leaf fall” of brilliantly colored aspens cascading through Sinks Canyon. Experts say the trees may share connected roots or be separate groves growing together through the drainage.

Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2025

Gillette’s beloved goat Diablo has become a social media sensation, charming thousands with his independence and quirky antics. Locals say the French fry-loving “goatalope” embodies the free spirit of Campbell County.

Diablo The ‘Goatalope’ Is Gillette’s Unlikely Local Legend And Social Media Star

Gillette’s beloved goat Diablo has become a social media sensation, charming thousands with her independence and quirky antics. Locals say the French fry-loving “goatalope” embodies the free spirit of Campbell County.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 18, 2025

From left: Scotlyn, Morgan, Greg, Pam, Colten, and Jordan Flitner with dog Sage.

Flitner Family Buys Bighorn Mountain Ranch Back From Kanye West

Members of the Flitner family have bought their family’s ranch near Greybull, Wyoming, back from Kanye West. All the historic buildings, including Baldridge Cabin, are intact.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025

Twila Barnett, from left, Eva Tackett and Shawna Glendy at Legends Bar & Grill in Lusk laugh out loud when asked how a No Kings protest would go over in their town.

Townspeople In Reddest County Of Reddest State Laugh At "No Kings" Rally

Although residents of Lusk, Wyoming -- located in the reddest county of the reddest state in the nation -- laughed at the so-called "No Kings" protests scheduled across the country on Saturday, residents in bluer Albany County said they were supporting it.

Greg Johnson & Jackson WalkerOctober 17, 2025

Human remains found on public land west of Cody in August have been identified as those of a Sheridan man missing for nearly eight years, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

Mother Of Missing Sheridan Man Kyle Ellis Relieved Remains Have Been Identified

The mother of a Sheridan man missing since 2018 said she is relieved to know that remains discovered in Park County are of her son Kyle Ellis. “We are forever grateful that Kyle was found and he's been in God's hands for almost eight years,” she said.

Jen KocherOctober 17, 2025

Marissa Allen, a 42-year-old woman killed in an Oct. 9 shooting at a Gillette home, is being remembered by her parents for her kindness and generosity even in death.

Parents Question Why Gunman Who Allegedly Shot Daughter Was Discharged From Hospital

The parents of Marissa Allen, who was shot and killed earlier in the week in Gillette, is questioning why the accused shooter was discharged from the hospital if he was having a mental health crisis. "We will be filing a wrongful death lawsuit if it is found that the hospital is liable for her death,” her stepmother said.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 17, 2025

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Wyoming Bill Would Shield Pregnancy Centers From Overreach By Cities, Counties

A Wyoming legislative committee on Thursday advanced a bill that, if it becomes law, would safeguard pregnancy centers from being forced to offer abortions or otherwise abridge their mission by state or local governments.

Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2025

A joint committee of Wyoming lawmakers on Friday voted to advance a controversial which would prevent beneficiaries of Wyoming’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from using the benefits to buy candy, soft drinks or other junk food.

Health Committee Adopts Bill to Block SNAP Users From Buying Junk Food

A joint committee of Wyoming lawmakers on Friday voted to advance a proposal which would prevent beneficiaries of Wyoming’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from using the benefits to buy candy, soft drinks or other junk food.

Jackson WalkerOctober 17, 2025

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New Comet Could Be 7 Billion Years Old And Contain $455 Trillion of Nickel

Astronomers are watching a new comet pass through our solar system with great interest. Based on its glow, the 33-billion-ton interstellar object is believed to contain a shockingly high quantity of nickel. If we could mine it today, it would be worth approximately $455 trillion.

Andrew RossiOctober 17, 2025

FILE PHOTO: Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Wyoming Secretary Of State Flags 3 Possible Noncitizen Voters in State Rolls

Secretary of State Chuck Gray flagged three possible noncitizen voters in Teton, Lincoln and Carbon counties. Clerks will now verify citizenship. “Only U.S. citizens and only Wyoming residents should be voting in Wyoming elections — period,” Gray said

Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2025

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Moorcroft Man’s Child Sex Trial Delayed Because Of New Sex Crime Charge In Nebraska

A Moorcroft man’s child sex abuse trial was delayed after he was charged in Nebraska with another child sex crime. Charles Dean Massie is accused of sexually abusing girls at his church in Wyoming, and of molesting a teen in Nebraska.

Clair McFarlandOctober 17, 2025

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Free Land! Chamberlain, South Dakota, Gives Away Lots to Solve Housing Crunch

The scenic city of Chamberlain, South Dakota, perched on the banks of the Missouri River near the center of the state, is attacking its housing shortage by giving away lots so more residents build more homes.

David MadisonOctober 17, 2025

Authorities are one step closer to identifying the human remains discovered Friday near a national park site in rural western Nebraska as missing Moorcroft man Chance Englebert. His family has confirmed several of his items were found near the remains.

Belongings Of Missing Moorcroft Man Chance Englebert Found Near Body, ID Pending

Authorities are one step closer to identifying the human remains discovered Friday near a national park site in rural western Nebraska as missing Moorcroft man Chance Englebert. His family confirms several of his belongings were found near the remains.

Jen KocherOctober 16, 2025

Smoke pouring out of the westbound Green River Tunnel on I-80 on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Green River Leaders 'Ecstatic’ Tunnel Set To Reopen After Deadly 26-Vehicle Crash

Green River leaders are “ecstatic” that the westbound interstate tunnel tattered by a deadly 26-vehicle pileup in February is scheduled to reopen to traffic by late November. Three people died in the fiery Feb. 14 crash that prompted a $16 million rebuild.

Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2025

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Alice Jacobson. Alice writes, "Sunrise shining on the Wyoming Range this morning. Looking west from our house in Hoback Ranches, near Bondurant."

Photo by Alice Jacobson

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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Announcing the Hoskinson Government and Policy Center

The Policy Center plans on taking an active role in the 2026 elections in Wyoming as well and will coordinate with its Wyoming Integrity Political Action Committee throughout the election cycle.

October 15, 2025

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Sponsored Guest Column: Standing with Israel: A Wyoming Reflection on October 7th and the Fight for Freedom

Reid Rasner writes, "On this solemn anniversary of October 7th, I call on every American, and especially my fellow Wyomingites, to renew our commitment to standing with Israel."

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Sponsored Guest Column: What You Need to Know About Changing Health Care Costs

Diane Gore, CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, writes, "Health insurance premiums are set to rise and here's why."

Guest ColumnAugust 14, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: A Promise Kept On Porn In Our Libraries

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “The American Library Association, although not elected by anybody, has been working for years to place grotesquely inappropriate material before the eyes of our children.”

October 17, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: What Can We Learn From The Failed Federal Coal Sale?

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "It’s time to take off the aluminum foil hats filled with wishful thinking, and make some real decisions based on responsible predictions."

Tom LubnauOctober 16, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Our New Neighbor Is Very, Very Big

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Our new neighbor is spending $1.2 billion on a 184,000-square-foot building on 115 acres. How do you welcome folks like that to the neighborhood?  A plate of cookies?"

Dave SimpsonOctober 13, 2025

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