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‘Too Good To Be True:’ Wyoming Rancher Not Surprised By $200M Cattle Fraud
Wyoming hasn’t yet been linked to a $200 million cattle fraud case that’s hit 14 other states, but its cattle industry has been aware of the company, Agridime, for years. A Sublette County rancher said he never trusted the claims, calling them “too good to be true."
Kate MeadowsFebruary 18, 2026
Former Wyoming Rep. James Byrd Announces Run For U.S. Senate
Former Democratic state Rep. James Byrd could square off against U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman for a U.S. Senate seat, if both win in their primary elections.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 18, 2026
Pinedale Greenhouses Grow 25,000 Square Feet Of Produce At 8,000 Feet Elevation
Those glowing greenhouses in Sublette County aren't just nice to look at. Silver Stream Farm's 25,000-square-foot operation grows fresh produce at 8,000 feet and grew rapidly last year, from serving 63 direct customers in 2024 to more than 280 in 2025.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 15, 2026
Why These Wyoming Ranchers Feed Winter Livestock With Horse-Drawn Sleighs
Many Wyoming ranchers stick to the traditional way of doing things when feeding livestock in the winter — with a team of workhorses and a sleigh loaded with hay. "I don't have to worry about whether the engine will start," rancher Pete Arambel says.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 15, 2026
Parent Angered After Nonbinary Book Read To Kindergartners In Sweetwater County
A parent of a kindergartner is angry after a teacher at Sage Elementary School in Rock Springs read a book about non-binary gender ideology to her son’s class. The principal said the teacher stopped reading the book when she realized what it was about.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 12, 2026
Cheyenne’s New Administrative Warrants: What Exactly Did The City Council Pass?
Although it was quite controversial, the Cheyenne City Council eventually did pass a new ordinance expanding administrative warrants pertaining to who can enter certain properties. This is what the new ordinance allows.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 11, 2026
Alta’s Jaelin Kauf Wins Olympic Silver In Historic U.S. Moguls Finish
Jaelin Kauf of Alta, Wyoming, earned her second career Olympic silver in moguls on Wednesday as she and teammate Liz Lemley made history with the first U.S. 1-2 finish in women’s freestyle skiing at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 11, 2026
Dozens Support Urban Farm As It Faces Forced Annexation By Cheyenne
Dozens of residents urged Cheyenne’s City Council to delay annexing WY fresh farm, fearing it would disrupt the longtime urban farm. Mayor Patrick Collins said annexation clarifies city boundaries without forcing the farm to close.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 10, 2026
Midwest Cold Snap Is Slowing Down The Spread Of New World Screwworm
Although it's been balmy in Wyoming, the arctic blast that hit Texas and northern Mexico is slowing the spread of the New World screwworm. While that’s good news, it doesn’t mean the strict monitoring will let up anytime soon along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 09, 2026
Lack Of Snowflakes Haven’t Discouraged Wyoming Ski Season Pass Holders
By and large, skiers know the drill: Purchase a season pass, take a gamble on the weather. Ski areas famously have policies against refunds because of unseasonable weather. And season pass holders in Wyoming are taking it in stride, at least so far.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 09, 2026
U.S. Cattle Population At 75-Year Low Creates Demand, Profit For Wyoming Ranchers
Low cattle numbers have resulted in Wyoming ranchers finally turning a profit after years of breaking even. “This is the first run we’ve had of really solid profits for a number of years,” rancher and state Sen. Ogden Driskill told Cowboy State Daily.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 07, 2026
Ranchers Say Don’t Bash Us For Using Our Private Property Rights For Wind Energy
Two Wyoming ranchers say diversification of their land is key to their survival and that property owners should have the freedom to decide what to do with their land. That includes allowing wind farms and other energy development.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 05, 2026
Lawmakers Worried About Foreign-Owned Ag Land, Real Estate Agents Not So Much
The newly unveiled USDA portal that tracks foreign-owned ag land in the U.S. has been hailed by GOP lawmakers and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins as a good step in the right direction. Real estate agents, however, don't seem as concerned with the issue.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 04, 2026
13-Year-Old South Dakota Rancher Sets Record With $320,000 Steer Named Boots
Cannon Reimann, 13, of South Dakota shattered the National Western Junior Livestock Show record, selling her steer Boots for $320,000 — beating her brother’s 2024 record. “My family, we worked really hard,” she said
Kate MeadowsJanuary 31, 2026
Rock Springs Councilman: New City Flag Looks Like Something From Third World Country
Rock Springs City Councilman Rick Milonas says the new city flag, designed by a 17-year-old student, is a “terrible fit for the community” and the “most butt-ugly thing I’ve ever seen." The city council adopted the new flag by an 8-1 vote last week.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 29, 2026
No, Chancey Williams Isn't Selling Tickets For Private Parties And He's Not In Love With You
As Wyoming country music star Chancey Williams’ fame rises, so do scammers claiming to be him. From fake tickets to events to manipulated video messages to proclamations of secret love, Williams has seen it all.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 28, 2026
Cheyenne Council Delays Expansion Of Inspection Warrants Amid 4th Amendment Fears
The Cheyenne City Council postponed voting on an ordinance Monday that would allow the fire department and city workers to enter homes with administrative warrants. Residents raised Fourth Amendment concerns over these possible home inspections.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 27, 2026
Stan Kroenke Is Nation's Largest Landowner, Including 560,000 Wyoming Acres
Stan Kroenke, who is Wyoming’s second-largest landowner with 560,000 acres, became the nation’s largest landowner last month with the purchase of 937,000 acres in New Mexico. Of the 2.7 million acres Kroenke owns, about 20% of the land is in Wyoming.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 25, 2026
Wyoming People: Lander's Dick Loper Was Revered By Wyoming Ranchers
The public grazing industry lost a legend with the death of Dick Loper of Lander. He was revered for guiding ranchers through BLM regulations and leaves a lasting legacy in Wyoming grazing policy and family ranch advocacy.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 25, 2026
Flags Over Camping World In Cheyenne Cost $130,000 Each & Withstand 100 MPH Wind
The giant flags over Camping World in Cheyenne are hand-made and cost $130,000 each. The basketball court-sized flags are built to withstand 100mph wind gusts but after 1 to 2 months are sent back to the shop to get repaired.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 24, 2026
Park County School Board Fires Cody Coach After Misconduct Investigations
Park County School District 6 unanimously voted Tuesday to fire teacher and girls’ basketball coach Sam Buck after two Title IX probes found misconduct with students. Buck denies the allegations and called the process a flawed witch hunt.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 21, 2026