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
Wyoming Law Unclear About Shooting Down Drones; Legislative Committee To Study Trespassing
The Joint Judiciary Committee will address the issue of property-invading drones this year. Currently, there is no penalty in Wyoming for flying a drone over someone elses property, except for cases of voyeurism.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2022
Fremont County Gets $37 Million For New Hospital
The largest U.S. Department of Agriculture loan ever made in Wyoming has moved Fremont County $37 million closer to a new hospital.
Clair McFarlandApril 11, 2022
Wrong Turn Leads To Discovery Of Missing Riverton Man In Las Vegas
A Riverton man who disappeared last week in Las Vegas after missing his flight and being hurt in a street attack has been found by an uncle who made a wrong turn.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Breakdowns That Crippled Rawlins Water Systems Could Happen Anywhere In Wyoming
The widespread water system failures that shut down Rawlins schools and businesses last month could happen almost anywhere in Wyoming, according to a state water expert.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Trade Barbs In Dispute Over Jackson, Romney, Trump
While united in expressing concerns over Supreme Court nominee Kentaji Jackson on Thursday, Rep. Liz Cheney and challenger Harriet Hageman found plenty of fault with each other.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2022
Illegal Dumping Continues Near Riverton; Six Tons Of Garbage Removed Last Week
Three dump trucks hauling more than six tons of garbage cleared a stretch of road east of Riverton last week. The illegal dumping not only costs taxpayers money but takes away funds from snowplowing, highway patching, and other projects.
Clair McFarlandApril 07, 2022
Clair McFarland: The Joys Of Cooking By Committee
Clair McFarland writes: "It all started when I decided to quadruple a cookie recipe to feed my four sons. Their eyes shone from across the countertop like full moons cresting an alien horizon."
Clair McFarlandApril 07, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Will Vote Against Jackson Confirmation To Supreme Court
Both of Wyomings U.S. senators plan to vote against Judge Kentaji Jacksons appointment to the nations highest court.
Clair McFarlandApril 06, 2022
Lander Hospital Says It Shouldn’t Pay Medical Bills For Woman Whose Eye Was Gouged Out
Lander's SageWest Hospital said it should not be responsible for the medical bills of a Fort Washakie woman who died after her eye was gouged out by a fellow patient.
Clair McFarlandApril 06, 2022
Riverton Man Missing In Vegas After Being Hospitalized In Fight; Misses Flight Home
A Riverton man, who was hospitalized after getting into a fight in Las Vegas and pleaded to relatives for someone to "come get him," missed his flight home. His family has since filed a missing persons report.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Hageman Says Big Tech Law Changes Needed Even With Elon Musk Purchase Of Twitter
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman said she was hopeful with the news of Elon Musk's purchase in Twitter as "the platform is an obvious, aggressive opponent of true freedom of expression."
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Teacher Shortage Hits Wyoming; Legislator Says It’s Top Priority For State
Rep. Jerry Paxton, R-Encampment, said Covid burnout and Critical Race Theory are two reasons why Wyoming is experiencing a teacher shortage. He said the shortage needs to be a top priority for legislators.
Clair McFarlandApril 05, 2022
Cheney Spearheading Efforts To Get Dept. Of Energy To Establish Uranium Reserve
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is spearheading a congressional attempt to get the Department of Energy to establish a uranium reserve in the United States.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2022
After Decade Of Decline, People in Wyoming Starting To Get Married Again
After a decade of declining marriage rates, Wyoming saw a slight uptick in 2021. Some credit the pandemic for the increase.
Clair McFarlandMarch 30, 2022
No Vote On Alcohol Sales At Wind River Casino Because Not Enough People Showed Up To Meeting
Although a vote was scheduled to legalize alcohol sales at the Wind River Casino on the Wind River Reservation, not enough people showed up at the meeting, so it was canceled.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2022
Australian Mining Company Says Uranium Deposits Cover Several Miles In Red Desert
The Australian mining company which announced earlier this month that it had found uranium deposits in the Red Desert said on Monday that the deposits cover several miles and 80% of the area still hasn't been tested.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2022
Senator Misses Special Session & Part Of Budget Session For Greek Foreign Relations Work
A state senator who missed last falls special legislative session and two days of this years budget session was in Greece attending to his official duties as a U.S. representative in a Greek foreign relations group.
Clair McFarlandMarch 28, 2022
Plane-Wrecked Casper City Councilman Bruce Knell Discusses 3,700-Foot Fall From Sky
Casper City Councilman Bruce Knell told Cowboy State Daily on Saturday that he doesnt remember falling 3,700 feet in seven seconds, but he remembers hitting the ground.
Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2022
Arapaho To Consider Alcohol Sales In Wind River Casino
The sale of alcohol is prohibited on the Wind River Indian Reservation, but the Northern Arapaho tribe is considering a bid to make an exception for drinking in the reservations largest casino.
Clair McFarlandMarch 25, 2022
Casper City Councilman Bruce Knell And Wife In Plane Accident In Utah
Casper City Councilman Bruce Knell confirmed to Cowboy State Daily shortly before going into surgery that he was in a plane crash. The local police chief said Knell may "have a broken back."
Clair McFarlandMarch 25, 2022
Clair McFarland: First Rule Of The Fight Club — Don’t Let Mom Know
Columnist Clair McFarland writes: "Naturally, I assumed the house was under attack and the boys were crying for me with their final breaths. I rushed down the hallway, through the dining room and into the family room, only to discover Mayhem."
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2022