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
'Trump Interstate' Proposed For All 1,800 Miles Of Highway 287, Lummis Supports
The 460 miles of Highway 287 in Wyoming would be called the "Trump Interstate" if federal legislation passes renaming the entire highway stretching from Texas to Montana. The "I-47 Future Interstate Act" would designate US-287 as a future interstate.
Greg Johnson & Kolby FedoreMay 14, 2026
What Was In Package Left At F.E. Warren That Evacuated Capitol Remains A Mystery
Cheyenne residents will likely never know what was in the package left at F.E. Warren Air Force Base last month that evacuated the neighborhood and state Capitol. “Yeah, I’d kind of like to know,” says a man whose granddaughter was locked down in school.
Greg JohnsonMay 13, 2026
Cheyenne Man In Court Friday Following Shooting, Eight-Hour Manhunt
After he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a more than eight-hour manhunt Thursday, a 27-year-old Cheyenne man was in court Friday. Police say after his arrest, Adrian Maggos asked how is "the guy I shot?"
Greg JohnsonMay 01, 2026
‘Covered In Filth’: Couple Accused Of Having Four Kids Living In Rotting Garbage
A Kemmerer couple faces multiple child endangerment charges, accused of having their four kids living in a home “covered in filth.” The couple repeatedly demanded to know who reported them and said they were “sick of being harassed for no reason.”
Greg JohnsonApril 30, 2026
After Acting ‘Crazy All Week,’ Laramie Man Accused Of Stabbing Man In Bar
A Laramie man who witnesses say had been acting “crazy all week” is accused of stabbing another man during an early morning bar fight. He made his first court appearance Wednesday, and reportedly also pulled a knife on others.
Greg JohnsonApril 29, 2026
Police Report Gillette Woman Admitted Using Meth The Day She Gave Birth
Gillette police report that a mother whose baby was born with meth in its system admitted using the drug the day she gave birth. The woman, who will be in court Friday, also tested positive for meth while breastfeeding.
Greg JohnsonApril 29, 2026
Driver Says Car Smelled Like Pot When He Got It, Then 75 Pounds Of It Found In Trunk
The driver of a Honda stopped on a rural Campbell County highway Sunday said the car was rented, and it smelled like marijuana when he got it. That’s probably because there was 75 pounds of pot in the trunk, along with more than 1,000 grams of liquid THC.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
Rock Springs Hotel Manager Accused Of $200K Fraud By Making Up Guests Is Arrested
The former manager of a Rock Springs hotel accused of embezzling nearly $200,000 through fake guests and cash deals for long-term stays has been arrested. She was bound over to felony court Friday.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
Saturday Convention: Wyoming GOP OKs Loyalty Tests For Candidates, Will Sue State
The Republican Party decided Saturday that political candidates will need to “strongly” support at least 80% of the Wyoming GOP platform if they want to run as a Republican. The party also declared its independence and will sue the state.
Greg JohnsonApril 25, 2026
46 Illegal Truckers Caught During Latest Laramie County Truck Around Crackdown
The latest Laramie County Truck Around and Find Out crackdown caught 46 illegal commercial drivers, bringing the total to 118 since November. That includes an illegal driver who was still behind the wheel despite having his license revoked 13 times.
Greg JohnsonApril 24, 2026
Troopers Say Driver Admits Stealing Semitrailer, But It Was To Help A Buddy
A commercial truck driver was in court Thursday, charged with felony theft for allegedly taking a truck and trailer from his former employer. He admitted to Wyoming troopers that he took the rig without permission, but said he was helping out a buddy.
Greg JohnsonApril 23, 2026
Man Charged With Driving HAZMAT-Loaded Train While On Drugs Is In Mental Health Facility
A man charged with being impaired when he drove a train loaded with 16,000 tons of hazardous materials across eastern Wyoming is in a mental health facility. “I don’t want this case to fall through the cracks,” the judge said during a Wednesday hearing.
Greg JohnsonApril 22, 2026
Pair Wanted For Murder In Salt Lake City Hotel Shooting Caught Near Green River
Two men wanted on suspicion of first-degree murder in a drug deal gone bad in a Salt Lake City hotel on Monday were caught hours later near Green River. One of the men called his parents and admitted “he had just shot a man,” police report.
Greg JohnsonApril 21, 2026
Casper Man With ‘Addiction’ To Money Accused Of Taking $250K From Elderly Mom
A Casper man with an “addiction to money” and access to his elderly mother’s bank account has been charged with stealing nearly $250,000 from her. The alleged theft was discovered when the payment to her assisted living home bounced.
Greg JohnsonApril 20, 2026
Cheyenne Coin Shop Killer Dies In Prison 8 Months After Getting 2 Life Sentences
Eight months after drawing two life sentences for killing two men at a Cheyenne coin shop in 2015, Douglas Smith died in a Wyoming prison Thursday. Smith claimed he walked in on the killings, but was arrested in 2023 when his stories didn’t add up.
Greg JohnsonApril 17, 2026
Suspicious Package Left At F.E. Warren Gate Prompts Evacuation, Including Capitol
A suspicious package left near Gate 1 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on Thursday prompted an evacuation of nearby homes and the Wyoming State Capitol. “They came in and whispered in the governor’s ear,” then cleared the building, said a meeting attendee at the Capitol.
Greg JohnsonApril 16, 2026
Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Shooting
A Cheyenne 14-year-old charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him derogatory names, pleaded not guilty Monday. The judge also denied an attempt to slash his bond from $500,000 to $50,000.
Greg JohnsonApril 13, 2026
Gillette Junior High Worker Charged With Felony In Alleged Assault Of Student
An IT worker at a Gillette junior high school has been charged with felony child abuse for allegedly roughing up a student who was being “flippant” with him. Police say he admitted losing his temper, and had his first court appearance Friday.
Greg JohnsonApril 13, 2026
Greybull Woman Charged With Stealing $155,000 From Elderly Parents
A Greybull woman made her first court appearance Friday, accused of stealing about $155,000 from her parents over 10 years, and could get up to 40 years in prison. Authorities say she paid back $62,000, and she feels that’s “fair.”
Greg JohnsonApril 10, 2026
Gillette Woman Says She Tried To Burn Down Shed To Kill ‘Black Panthers’ Inside
When trying to burn down a stranger’s shed because there are “black panthers” inside, it may be less incriminating to not use mail addressed to yourself to start the fire. Instead, a Gillette woman was bound over Wednesday to face a felony arson charge.
Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026
Mother Charged With First-Degree Murder In Death Of 4-Month-Old Had 58 Missing Texts
The parents of a 4-month-old Cheyenne boy who died of severe brain injuries made their first court appearances Thursday on first-degree murder charges. Police say 58 texts from before the boy was taken to the hospital were missing from the mother’s phone.
Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026