Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is managing editor for Cowboy State Daily at the headquarters in Cheyenne.
A veteran journalist of more than 31 years covering Western issues and politics, Greg spent stints in Wyoming as managing editor for the Gillette News Record and Laramie Boomerang. Greg's produced award-winning journalism, and has built a national reputation for his extensive coverage of Wyoming energy -- especially coal.
He previously spent seven years editing and reporting in Alaska, and was managing editor for Sarah Palin's hometown paper when she was tapped as John McCain's running mate in 2008. Greg studied music and English at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Outside the office, Greg likes photography, reading and all things sports.
Latest from Greg Johnson
‘An Easy Fix’: Sheridan Woman Admits Stealing $630,000 From Foundation
The office manager for a Sheridan nonprofit foundation admitted stealing more than $630,000 since 2013, police say. Bobbi Jo Neeson, who made her initial court appearance Thursday, said she has a shopping addiction and taking the money was “an easy fix.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 06, 2026
Cody Officer Who Made Aggressive Traffic Stop Of Teen Can Keep Being A Cop
Nearly three years after an aggressive traffic stop of a local high school student, a Cody police officer can keep being a cop. The state board that oversees certifying law officers ruled Wednesday his behavior didn’t rise to the level of losing his badge.
Greg JohnsonMarch 05, 2026
Laramie County Illegal Truck Crackdown Applauded By Truckers, Industry
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office’s “Truck Around and Find Out” sweep that caught 32 illegal immigrants last week has support from truck drivers and industry groups flooding in from across the U.S. “It’s already dangerous out here as it is,” they say.
Greg JohnsonMarch 05, 2026
Cheyenne Woman Accused Of Crashing Into Ex-Boyfriend Twice In Wild Car Chase
A Cheyenne woman was in court Wednesday, accused of initiating a wild car chase with her ex-boyfriend that ended after she hit his car twice. It also was her third violation in a month of a protection order to stay away from him.
Greg JohnsonMarch 05, 2026
TerraPower Gets OK To Build Wyoming Nuclear Plant, First Approval In 10 Years
TerraPower was approved Wednesday for a construction permit to build a first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant near Kemmerer, Wyoming. It’s the first such approval in 10 years in what the company calls “a historic day for the United States’ nuclear industry.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 04, 2026
Jackson Man To Plead To 5th DUI For Driving Chevy Tahoe In The Gros Ventre River
A 53-year-old Jackson man who drove his Chevy Tahoe about a mile up the Gros Ventre River is scheduled to plead guilty to his fifth DUI in 10 years on Tuesday. He almost hit a fisherman before getting the SUV stuck in the middle of the river.
Greg JohnsonMarch 03, 2026
Thermopolis Caregiver Accused Of Neglecting 87-Pound Deaf And Blind Elderly Man
A Thermopolis woman is accused of neglecting an elderly man in her care who’s deaf, mostly blind, and weighs 87 pounds. A visiting doctor reported finding him wearing adult diapers that hadn’t been changed in 10-14 days.
Greg JohnsonMarch 02, 2026
‘A Total Loss’: Fire Guts Landmark Glenrock Restaurant Fort Diablo
The 70-year-old Fort Diablo in Glenrock was gutted by a fire Sunday, leaving the landmark restaurant “a total loss.” “I just couldn’t believe it,” owner Kevin Tate said about watching it burn. “This just sucks.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 02, 2026
32 Illegal Drivers Turned Over To ICE During 3-Day Laramie County Truck Crackdown
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office caught 32 illegal immigrant truck drivers this week during a three-day crackdown called “Truck Around and Find Out.” They made 177 stops overall and wrote 51 tickets. "This is a continuing thing for us," the sheriff said.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 27, 2026
Wyoming Inmate Sues, Claims Botched Health Care Led To Leg Amputation
A Rawlins woman claims her leg was amputated because of negligence by the Wyoming Department of Corrections’ former health care contractor. She’s serving 10-15 years in prison for selling meth.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 26, 2026
Details Scarce As Gillette Police Chief Abruptly Retires
Under a cloud of public questioning, Gillette Police Chief Chuck Deaton abruptly retired from the department on Thursday. Deaton said it a statement that it was time “for me to move on.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 26, 2026
Buffalo Man Accused Of Making Pipe Bombs After Trying To Buy Fuses At Local Stores
A Buffalo man who walked into two local hardware stores with a length of galvanized steel pipe and asked if the stores sold “fuses” has been arrested on suspicion of making pipe bombs. He told police he makes homemade “fireworks” and “smoke bombs.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 26, 2026
There’s Been Hardly Any Winter, So Why So Many Deaths On Wyoming Roads?
There’s been hardly any winter in Wyoming so far this year, but highway fatalities are up nearly double compared to the last two years. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says that shows speed and driver inattention are more deadly than road conditions.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 25, 2026
‘What A Difference A Year Makes’: Delegation Praises Trump’s State Of The Union
Wyoming’s congressional delegation praised President Trump’s Tuesday State of the Union address, with Sen. John Barrasso comparing his first year to Biden’s time in office: “What a difference a year makes.” State Democrats say that year has been disastrous.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 25, 2026
First-Degree Murder Charge For Wind River Man Accused In Retaliation Ambush
A Fremont County man accused of helping ambush a man on the Wind River Reservation has been charged with first-degree murder and bound over for trial on Friday. Five others were also allegedly involved, including one who told informants he “took him out.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 25, 2026
Rock Springs Bookkeeper Admits Stealing From Union For Years
A Rock Springs woman who was a bookkeeper for a local contractors union for 25 years admitted to police she’s taken nearly $30,000 since 2016. She said she would write checks to herself when “having a hard time paying her bills.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 23, 2026
While Laramie Woman Was Fighting In A Bar, Her 2-Year-Old Was Home Alone
Breaking up a fight between two women at a Laramie bar led police to discover the 2-year-old child of one had been left home alone for hours. Police found the child in a dark, 90-degree room wearing a soiled diaper, say court documents available Monday.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 23, 2026
‘She’s The Devil’: Buffalo Mom Of 5 Accused Of Assaulting Kids With Knife, Hammer
A 33-year-old Buffalo mom of five is accused of assaulting two kids with a knife, another with a hammer, and telling them she wishes they were dead. Her oldest, 10, told police that “she’s the devil.” She was bound over for trial on Thursday.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 21, 2026
Prosecutor Says Cody Roberts Chasing Wolf, Taping Its Mouth Aren’t ‘Prior Acts’
The Sublette County attorney prosecuting Cody Roberts for cruelty for allegedly torturing a wolf says chasing it down and taping its mouth are all part of the crime. Roberts’ attorney argues those are “prior acts” to what he faces trial for.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 20, 2026
Couple In White Bronco Promise Casper Homeless Men Jobs, Leave Them Facing Felonies
Duped by a couple in a white Ford Bronco into cashing more than $22,000 worth of bogus checks at local banks, four down-on-their-luck Casper men now face felony charges. One man said he cashed a check he found “with his name conveniently written on it.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 19, 2026
Brothers Wanted By ICE Get 27 Months For Hauling 75 Pounds Of Drugs Across Wyoming
A pair of brothers from Ecuador and wanted by ICE will spend more than two years in prison for hauling nearly 75 pounds of illegal drugs across Wyoming, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. After their prison time, they’ll be deported.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 18, 2026