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
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
15 Child Porn Charges For Casper Man On Parole For Having Child Porn
A 61-year-old Casper man on parole for possessing child pornography is behind bars again, accused of having a secret cellphone with hundreds of depictions of violent sex acts with children. He said he had an addiction to adult porn, then “got curious.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 16, 2026
Wyoming Petitions To Overturn Halt Of 3,500-Well Jonah Field Expansion
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday said that state is petitioning a federal legislative panel to reverse its decision to kill the $17.85 billion, 3,500-well Jonah Field expansion. The ruling “is a direct assault on Wyoming’s economy," Gordon said.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 16, 2026
Park County Man Accused Of Terrorizing Pregnant Woman, Two Young Kids With Hammer
A Park County man is accused of terrorizing his pregnant fiancée and her two young kids with a hammer during a three-day drinking binge. He was bound over to felony-level court on Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 13, 2026
Wyoming Cheers End Of Obama-Era EPA Climate Change Rule
Wyoming officials are universally cheering the Trump administration’s Thursday repeal of an Obama-era rule that was the linchpin for EPA climate regulations. Meanwhile, environmental groups say the move ignores science and invites legal challenges.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 13, 2026
Riverton Woman Admits Stabbing Man During Altercation At Motel
An 18-year Riverton woman who admitted to stabbing a man at a local motel could face significant prison time if convicted. The knife was found hidden under a mattress in her room.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 12, 2026
Men Killed In Semi Explosion On I-80 Were Father-Son Driving Duo
The two men killed Sunday when their semitrailer exploded on impact with another semi on I-80 near Green River were identified Wednesday as a father-son driving duo. They collided with another semi that was illegally parked on the interstate.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 12, 2026
Illegal Immigrant Living In Laramie Gets 30 Years For Making Child Porn
An illegal immigrant convicted of making child porn in Laramie will spend 30 years in prison before being deported, the Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. He was caught with nearly 2,700 files, including videos he made of a Wyoming child.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 12, 2026
Cody Roberts Wants No Testimony About Running Wolf Down, Taping Its Mouth Shut
A lawyer for Cody Roberts wants to bar testimony about him allegedly running a wolf down with a snowmobile or taping its mouth shut. Those are “prior acts” to taking the wolf to a local bar, according to a motion filed Monday in Roberts’ animal cruelty case.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2026
Evanston Man Accused Of Mowing Down Woman Trying To Save Costco Parking Space
An Evanston man was charged with a felony Tuesday, accused of driving his truck into a woman trying to save a parking space at a Costco in Salt Lake. He claims she fell after he revved his engine, but witnesses and video say he accelerated into the woman.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2026