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
Laramie Serial Flasher Accused Of Exposing Himself To Teen Girl
A Laramie man with at least three convictions for flashing girls and women has been charged with exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl. He was bound over to felony-level court Monday, and could get 5-12 years in prison if convicted.
Greg JohnsonApril 01, 2026
‘Mommy’s Dead’: Man Charged With Killing Woman With Daughter In Room To Face Trial
“Mommy’s dead” is one of the statements a young girl made after a woman was found shot in a Riverton motel room. Her father has been bound over to felony court to face trial on a charge of second-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 31, 2026
Former Cheyenne Teacher Could Get 395 Years In Back-To-Back Child Sex Trials
A former Cheyenne fifth grade teacher will have back-to-back trials in April on charges of sexually touching young girls and possessing 4,000 child pornography images. He could get up to 285 years in his first trial, and up to 110 in the second.
Greg JohnsonMarch 30, 2026
Cheyenne Thief Steals Trailer Packed With $50,000 Worth Of Military Medals
Retired Navy Master Chief Mike Archer has a message for whoever stole a trailer holding a $50,000 collection of thousands of military medals from in front of a Cheyenne VFW Post: “Don’t piss off a bunch of old veterans and guys with guns.”
Greg JohnsonMarch 30, 2026
Former Rock Springs Hotel Manager Accused Of $200,000 Fraud By Making Up Guests
A 49-year-old Green River woman is accused of defrauding the hotel she managed out of $200,000 by pocketing cash for hundreds of zeroed-out invoices. She’s also accused of using made-up names and addresses to cover up the bogus transactions.
Greg JohnsonMarch 27, 2026
Slow-Speed Backward Chase Through Upton ‘The Most Excitement We Have Around Here’
“The most excitement we have around here” is how locals describe Thursday’s slow-speed, backward chase through Upton. And it really wasn’t a chase, the police chief says. It was an officer running interference for a truck stuck in reverse.
Greg JohnsonMarch 27, 2026
‘He Can’t Have My Kids’: Wheatland Woman Charged With Soliciting Husband’s Murder
A 28-year-old Wheatland woman is accused of soliciting a friend to kill her husband, and wanting the deed done quickly because she was afraid he’d take their three children from her. The husband discovered their text conversation plotting to kill him and went to police.
Greg JohnsonMarch 26, 2026
Cheyenne Teacher On Knees In Video Begging Student Taken Out Of Classroom
A Cheyenne junior high school teacher seen on video on his knees in front of a female student telling her that “I did something very wrong” has been removed from the classroom. Meanwhile, the district attorney’s office is reviewing the case.
Greg JohnsonMarch 26, 2026
Albany County Man Accused Of Beating Father Bloody In Front Of Young Daughter
An Albany County man accused of beating his father bloody and unconscious in front of his young daughter, then putting a knife to his throat, had his case elevated to felony-level court on Tuesday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 25, 2026
Former Engineer Says Cheyenne Train Incident Reason Why 2-Person Crews Necessary
A former Wyoming Union Pacific engineer says the arrest of an engineer charged with being under the influence of drugs while operating a 16,000-ton train loaded with hazardous materials is why automating humans out of freight trains is a bad idea.
Greg JohnsonMarch 25, 2026
UP Engineer Charged With Being On Drugs While Driving HAZMAT-Loaded Train
A Union Pacific engineer has been charged with being on drugs while driving a train loaded with 16,000 tons of hazardous materials across eastern Wyoming. He told deputies he fell asleep “a little bit” and possible “for the whole trip.”
Greg Johnson & Kate MeadowsMarch 25, 2026
Utah Mom Accused Of Kidnapping Boy To Make Him Apologize For Bullying Her Child
A Utah woman is accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and making him apologize to her child for being a bully. “I damn sure wouldn’t go grab a kid and drag him to my house,” a former Wyoming sheriff said about how to deal with a bully.
Greg JohnsonMarch 24, 2026
SWAT Team Breaches Newcastle Home To End Four-Hour Standoff With Wanted Man
It took about four hours and a SWAT team from Campbell County to capture a reportedly armed Newcastle man out of a home Monday. He was wanted on a warrant for a parole violation and now faces up to 10 more years in prison.
Greg JohnsonMarch 24, 2026
Big Horn County Man Tells Deputies To ‘Shut Up,’ Dares Them To ‘Shoot Me’
A 29-year-old Big Horn County man is accused of threatening to shoot livestock, then telling deputies to “shut up” and daring them to “act like a dip**** and shoot me.” He could get up to 35 years in prison, if convicted.
Greg JohnsonMarch 23, 2026
‘No Way I Can Afford That’: $1M Bond For Man Accused Of Killing 10-Month-Old Girl
“No way I can afford that,” a 41-year-old Cheyenne-area man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 10-month-old girl told a judge Monday. The district attorney had asked for $500,000, and the judge doubled that to $1 million.
Greg JohnsonMarch 23, 2026
Park County Man Charged With Terrorizing Ex-Girlfriend With Gun
A Park County man accused of terrorizing his ex-girlfriend with a gun and holding her against her will told police that when she didn’t fight back, he thought she “was thankful for the way he was treating her.” He was bound over to felony court Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 19, 2026
Former Saratoga Chamber CEO Accused Of Writing Herself $77,000 Worth Of Checks
Police say the former CEO for the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce admitted to writing herself more than $77,000 worth of checks drawn on a chamber account. Her case was elevated to felony court Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 19, 2026
Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Facing First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Killing Bound Over To Felony Court
A 14-year-old accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him “retarded” and a “thief” over a stolen electronic tablet was bound over to felony court Wednesday. He’s been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 18, 2026
Powell Man Facing 20 Child Porn Charges Could Get Up To 222 Years
A Powell man facing 20 felony charges relating to the distribution and possession of child pornography faces up to 222 years in prison and $200,000 in fines if convicted. Police say he admitted to having a yearslong addiction to porn.
Greg JohnsonMarch 17, 2026
Riverton Store Clerk Admits Pocketing $12,000 In Bogus Refunds, Police Say
A Riverton convenience store clerk is accused of pocketing more than $12,000 from more than 50 bogus returns over a two-week period. He was charged Friday, and admitted to police he stole money from the store, but initially estimated it was about $600.
Greg JohnsonMarch 17, 2026
Reps. Hageman, Jim Jordan Say Congress Divided Along ‘Common-Sense’ Line
The political divide in Congress falls along a line of “common sense,” Republican U.S. Reps. Harriet Hageman and Jim Jordan said during a Monday virtual town hall. They also said that sanctuary cities and payouts for college athletes need regulation.
Greg JohnsonMarch 16, 2026