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
Man Remains In Cheyenne Jail After Scammers Take $100,000 Bond Family Put Up
The $100,000 meant to bond a Colorado man out of the Cheyenne jail on charges related to the death of another man thrown from his car never made it to the jail. Scammers stole it, and now the family says they don’t have another $100,000 to put up.
Greg JohnsonNovember 06, 2026
Worland Man Accused Of Charging $20,000 On Former Employer’s Accounts
A 22-year-old Worland man is accused of racking up nearly $20,000 in charges in less than a month to his former employer’s accounts at businesses around town. He’s also charged with forging the signature of a former supervisor on receipts.
Greg JohnsonNovember 05, 2026
Cheyenne Man Misses 48 Court-Ordered Drug Tests, Runs From Cops At Nearly 100 MPH
A Cheyenne man wanted on warrants for missing 48 court-ordered drug tests was caught Thursday after leading police on a chase that reached nearly 100 mph at one point. It’s his fourth arrest since July 23, and he’s a suspect in a gaming parlor larceny.
Greg JohnsonOctober 30, 2026
Casper Man Accused Of Fleeing Police At Up To 105 MPH In The Dark With Lights Off
A Casper man who tried to outrun police in the dark at an estimated 105 mph with his lights off admitted that he “should of just pulled over” and “faced the ticket” after wrecking the truck he’d just bought. He faced a list of charges in court Thursday.
Greg JohnsonOctober 29, 2026
DCI Says Fugitive Killed By Feds May Still Be Alive If Not For Evanston Woman
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation says a 34-year-old man killed by U.S. Marshals during a manhunt last year might still be alive if an Evanston woman had not blocked the Marshals from entering her home, where he was hiding.
Greg JohnsonOctober 28, 2026
Idaho Man Accused Of Dragging Woman With Car Tricked Into Turning Himself In
An Idaho man accused of trapping his girlfriend outside his car and dragging her near Alta — while repeatedly punching her in the face — faces up to 10 years in prison after Teton County deputies tricked the man into turning himself in for arrest.
Greg JohnsonOctober 27, 2026
Shoppers Turned Off By Expired ‘Use By’ Dates On Wyoming Grocery Shelves
Past-date chicken, shrimp and other foods are turning up on Wyoming grocery shelves, and shoppers notice. “That’s a hard pass for me, man,” said a Cheyenne shopper. “I got sick once on some bad meat.”
Kolby Fedore & Greg JohnsonOctober 27, 2026
Thermopolis Man Accused Of Shooting Up Neighbors’ Homes, Attempted Ambush
Thermopolis police report that a local man said he was drunk the night he shot up his neighbors’ homes last week and was caught on video in an apparent attempt to ambush one of them. “Luckily, no one answered the door that night,” police said.
Greg JohnsonOctober 26, 2026
Runaway Truck Ramps: Last Line Of Defense To Avoid ‘The Trucker Nightmare’
Truckers who crisscross the steepest mountain grades across the West pray they never have to use a runaway truck ramp but they're grateful for them. “It's the difference between getting stopped and a bunch of people getting killed," one trucker said.
Greg Johnson & Andrew RossiOctober 24, 2026
Cheyenne Man, 88, Accused Of Mowing Down Pedestrians, In Court For First Time
Appearing small and thin next to his defense attorney, an 88-year-old Cheyenne man stood in a Fort Collins courtroom Thursday to hear a list of seven criminal charges he faces for plowing into a crowded sidewalk in August, killing a Denver man.
Greg JohnsonOctober 23, 2026
‘It’ll Kill The Community’: Midwest Rallies To Save Grades 6-12 From Chopping Block
More than 100 people packed into the Midwest Recreation Center on Wednesday to begin a full-court press to save grades 6-12 of their school from the chopping block. “I think it’ll kill the community," said a student who could lose becoming valedictorian.
Greg JohnsonOctober 22, 2026
Uinta County Coroner Arrested, Accused Of Theft, Falsifying Death Certificate
Longtime Uinta County Coroner Gregory Crandall was arrested Wednesday morning on allegations he stole more than $41,000 of public money, intentionally falsified a death certificate, and committed numerous other acts of misconduct.
Greg JohnsonOctober 21, 2026
It's Fake! Giant Inflatable Pumpkin Blown Across Wyoming Reported As ‘Real’ News
The story of a giant 28-foot inflatable pumpkin rampaging more than 60 miles across southeastern Wyoming is being reported by news outlets as “breaking news.” It’s fake, another Casper Planet satire story picked up and reported as “real” news.
Greg JohnsonOctober 21, 2026
Police: Cheyenne In-Home Daycare Provider Blows Above 0.40% On Breath Test
A Cheyenne woman who runs an in-home daycare faces a charge of child endangering after police say she blew above a 0.40% on a blood alcohol test during a welfare check at the home. She “admitted to drinking a Busch Light and Fat Tire beer," police say.
Greg JohnsonOctober 19, 2026
Canadian Accused Of Trying To Steal $450,000 In Gold From Elderly Laramie Woman
Laramie police say a Cheyenne coin shop helped stop an elderly woman from being scammed out of $450,000 worth of gold, but not before she had already been taken for more than $130,000. A Canadian man could get 10 years for his part in the alleged plot.
Greg JohnsonOctober 19, 2026
Sublette County Mom Accused Of Profanity-Laced Tirade At Big Piney School
A mom facing a breach of peace charge for an alleged profanity-laced tirade at a Big Piney school is an example of a problem local educators say is getting worse. She called a teacher “Mrs. Lick-A-Penis” and the principal a “f***ing (c-word),” police say.
Greg JohnsonOctober 16, 2026
Fremont County Judge Won’t Dismiss Lander Man’s Murder Charge In Fatal Bar Fight
A Fremont County judge ordered Tuesday that she won’t dismiss the second-degree murder charge for a Lander man who claims he was acting in the defense of everyone during a fatal bar fight. That’s something “the jury will have to decide,” the judge said.
Greg JohnsonOctober 15, 2026
Laramie County Man Accused Of Threatening Woman With Gun, Sword And Crossbow
A Laramie County man is accused of holding a gun to a woman’s head Saturday, then a sword, and then pointing a loaded crossbow at her before the woman could get away and call police. “He kept repeating, ‘I want you to die,’” police say.
Greg JohnsonOctober 14, 2026
Gillette Police Use SWAT Team, Chemicals And K-9 To Arrest Accused Stalker
It took a SWAT team, chemicals and a K-9 on Saturday to arrest a Gillette man accused of stalking a woman he had already done prison time for stalking. Police say he also threatened a shootout with police and called the woman 76 times in three hours.
Greg JohnsonOctober 14, 2026
‘Total Loss’: Campbell County Man Burned Trying To Save Pets From House Fire
A Campbell County man was hospitalized with burns to his arms suffered while trying to rescue pets from an inferno that burned the family’s home to the ground Saturday. “No family should ever have to experience this kind of loss,” said a family member.
Greg JohnsonOctober 11, 2026
Powell Man Accused Of Trying To Run Down Workers Near LDS Temple Found Competent
A Powell man accused of trying to run down workers in a construction zone near the Cody LDS temple site while ranting “f*** you, Mormons!” and “I’ll f***ing kill you!” has been found mentally competent. He was bound over Thursday for district court.
Greg JohnsonOctober 09, 2026