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
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
Cody Man Accused Of Threatening To Blow Up Oil Wells If He doesn’t Get $2 Trillion
A Cody man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of making terroristic threats in letters to President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and a local oil field company. He claims he’s owed more than $2 trillion and would blow up oil wells to get it.
Greg JohnsonOctober 08, 2026
First-Degree Murder Trial Nears For Father Of Brutalized Cheyenne 4-Month-Old
More than a year after his 4-month-old son died, a Cheyenne man is set for a jury trial this month on a first-degree murder charge. Both parents are accused of brutalizing the infant prior to his death in September 2025.
Greg JohnsonOctober 08, 2026
Casper Man Hit With Felony For Telling Woman ‘I’ll Get You’ In Front Of Cops
A Casper man in court for trespassing could face serious prison time for telling the landowner, “I’ll get you,” in front of cops while leaving the courtroom. The woman “appeared scared and began to shake,” said a cop who witnessed the threat.
Greg JohnsonOctober 07, 2026
Cops: Gillette Man Admits Truck Used To Take $50K Worth Of Copper, But It Wasn’t Him
A Gillette man accused of stealing $50,000 worth of copper wire admitted to police his truck was used in the heist, but that he’d loaned it to a buddy. And he claims the $3,000 check he got that same day from a salvage yard was for other copper.
Greg JohnsonOctober 02, 2026
Cheyenne Woman Accused Of Helping 2-Time Convicted Sex Offender Avoid Arrest
A Cheyenne woman is accused of lying to investigators and helping a two-time convicted child sex offender evade arrest while wanted on four new charges of sexual abuse of a minor. They texted 2,417 times in two weeks after she learned he was wanted.
Greg JohnsonOctober 01, 2026
Cheyenne Golf Pro Says Driver Tried To Run Him Down After Tearing Up Course
Branden Burbank still doesn’t know why the driver of the blue GMC pickup tried to run him down while tearing up the Cheyenne Country Club golf course Monday. “I have no clue what set him off,” the assistant golf pro told Cowboy State Daily.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 30, 2026
Witnesses Say Fremont County Man Used Both Hands To Choke 7-Months Pregnant Woman
A Fremont County man accused of wrapping both hands around the neck of a 7-month-pregnant woman in the parking lot of the Riverton child development center faces up to 20 years in prison. At least three witnesses said they saw the alleged assault happen.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2026
Nevada Man Accused Of Blasting Jackson Tour Bus Driver In Face With Bear Spray
A 63-year-old Nevada man was tracked down with Flock cameras after allegedly blasting a Jackson tour bus driver in the face with bear spray. The suspect says he was acting in self-defense, while the victim says he was road raging.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2026
Alleged Drunk Brothers Call DoorDash During Six-Hour Standoff With Gillette Police
In the middle of a nearly six-hour standoff with Gillette police last week, a pair of alleged drunk brothers got a little hungry and ordered food from DoorDash. “What drunks will do has never ceased to impress me,” said a retired cop.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2026
Laramie City Worker Caught Doing Epically Bad Curb Paint Job
A city worker caught doing an epically bad curb-painting job in Laramie’s downtown district has locals saying they’re “embarrassed," and the city apologizing for botching the job. “The employee obviously doesn’t give a (crap),” said a local resident.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 24, 2026
Douglas Man Finally In Court, Pleads Not Guilty To 80 Child Sex Abuse Charges
Nearly two months after he fled to California while skipping his arraignment on dozens of child sex abuse and exploitation charges, John C. Smallbone was finally in a Converse County courtroom Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to 80 child sex abuse charges.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 22, 2026