Clair McFarland
Clair McFarland is a general assignment reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Riverton, Wyoming. She specializes in crime and court reporting and social issues coverage. Clair also writes a twice-monthly column on motherhood and country living.
Previously, Clair wrote for The Ranger, the Lander Journal and the Wind River News. She is an award-winning journalist, columnist and poet, who joined Cowboy State Daily on Valentine's Day, 2022.
Latest from Clair McFarland
Shoshone Tribe Asks UW To Consider Free Tuition For Native Students
After the University of California decided to waive all tuition for American Indian students, the Shoshone Tribe asked the University of Wyoming for the same. UW agreed to discuss the issue.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2022
Casper Abortion Clinic Plans To Open Despite Possible Roe V. Wade Reversal
The founder of an abortion clinic scheduled to open in June said she and her team intend to fight any attempt to outlaw abortion and they still intend to open the abortion clinic.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
Roe V. Wade Reversal Would Force Wyoming Legislators To Take Hard Stand, Says Senate Leader
State Sen. Chris Rothfuss on Tuesday said if Roe v Wade is overturned, Wyoming legislators who may have voted pro-life for political ease in the past will have to take a solid position if a repeal expands their authority over the issue
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
UW Gives Officials $38,000 In Tickets, Meals, Gifts Over Three Years
Using private donations, the University of Wyoming spent nearly $38,000 on tickets, dinners and gifts for elected officials in three years.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
Wyoming Dept Of Health Ordered To Turn Over Details Of Lander Eye-Gouging Investigation
The Wyoming Health Department has been ordered to disclose details of its investigation into a 2020 hospital eye-gouging incident that resulted in a womans death.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2022
Riverton Police Seek Help In Finding Man Sought In Shooting
The Riverton police department on Monday announced it had identified the man believed responsible for a shooting last week in Riverton.
Clair McFarlandMay 02, 2022
Pandora Papers: Legislators Debate Strengthening Wyo Laws To Prevent Stashing of Foreign Billions
Wyoming lawmakers on Thursday discussed strengthening laws that would help prevent the state from being a haven for illicit activity. A Russian billionaire hid a private jet and lands through a LLC & trust in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2022
$76 Million Gambled in Wyoming Since Online Sports Betting Was Legalized; 28,000 People Have Tried
Since online sports betting was legalized in September, 2021, more than $76 million has been wagered in Wyoming by a total of nearly 28,000 people.
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2022
Coal Money Gone: Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars No Longer Available For School Construction
Wyoming will receive no coal lease bonus money to help fund its schools and their construction needs in the next two years, a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars compared to past budget cycles.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2022
EPA Blames Wyoming For Denver Pollution Despite Contributing 1% Of Smog Emissions
Despite contributing only 1% to Denver-area pollution, the EPA is threatening to slap Wyoming with severe new emission requirements to protect Colorado. Over 93% of Denver's smog is generated in Colorado.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Who Have Had Drone Encounters Look To Trespass Law
Rep. Chip Neiman said he has not yet decided whether hed be comfortable shooting down a trespassing drone, or crafting legislation to allow for it.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2022
Lander’s ‘Death Doula’ Helps Prepare People For The End
A hospice volunteer for nearly a decade, and a certified end-of-life doula for two years, Lightner encounters death often. She knows how to hold a hand, sense a need, and interact gently with someone whose faculties are slowly shutting down.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2022
Death Of Ethete Woman Revives Effort To Pass Loose & Vicious Dog Ordinance On Reservation
The death of a woman in Ethete on April 10, while not confirmed to be the result of a dog attack, has officials once again looking at an ordinance aimed at addressing the problem of vicious dogs -- a longstanding issue on the reservation.
Clair McFarlandApril 22, 2022
Clair McFarland: Lessons About Life – And Death – In The Kitten Maternity Ward
Clair McFarland writes: "It takes three cats roving this country home to keep the mice away, which in turn keeps the rattlesnakes away."
Clair McFarlandApril 21, 2022
Testimony About ‘Inappropriate’ Advances Not Allowed In Fremont Co Child Molestation Trial
Munda was charged last September with multiple counts of first-degree sexual abuse stemming from allegations that he touched a girl inappropriately when she was 5 and went on to sexually assault her for several years, starting when she began fifth grade.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2022
Two Confirmed Dead in Explosive Riverton House Fire
Two people died in a house fire and explosion in Riverton on Monday, authorities have announced.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2022
Shoshoni, Wyoming: “Our Town Doesn’t Have To Die”
Community leaders in Shoshoni say they are refusing the let the town of 471 die. By investing in infrastructure, a high-quality school, and identifying growth opportunities, they believe it can persevere.
Clair McFarlandApril 19, 2022
At Least One Dead In Riverton House Fire
At least one person was killed Monday in a Riverton house fire that set off explosions involving oxygen tanks.
Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2022
Central Figure In National Indian Hunting Case Faces Child Porn, Drug Charges
The champion of a national Indian hunting rights case is scheduled to face a jury May 2 on charges of methamphetamine and child pornography possession.
Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2022
Riverton School Officials Warning Parents About Violent Video Threatening To Kill Children
Officials with a Riverton kindergarten and preschool are warning parents about videos featuring a violent furry blue character from a video game accompanied by music about killing children.
Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2022
Wyo School Superintendents Average $141,00 Per Year; 22% Higher Than Recommended By Legislature
Wyoming school district superintendent salaries averaged $141,358, about $25,000 more than the the Legislature recommended. The highest paid superintendent makes $210,000 in Teton County.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2022