Leo Wolfson
Leo Wolfson is the State Government and Politics Reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Cheyenne. He is responsible for covering Wyoming politics on a federal and statewide level.
Leo led Cowboy State Daily's coverage of the 2022 Wyoming primary election, including the highly contentious race between former congresswoman Liz Cheney and her successor U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman. He also managed CSD's coverage of the 2023 State Legislature, which was by far the most extensive and timely media coverage of a legislative session in the state's history.
Before joining Cowboy State Daily, Leo was a general assignment reporter for the Cody Enterprise Newspaper in Cody from 2018-2022. Prior to that, he reported for a suburban newspaper outside Denver.
Latest from Leo Wolfson
Hageman Calls Bill To Strike ‘Husband’ And ‘Wife’ From Federal Law ‘Woke Messaging’
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says new legislation proposed by California Democrat to remove “husband” and “wife” from federal law is nothing more than “woke messaging.”
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2023
Vandalized Yard Signs Mock Those Opposed To Controversial Cody Mormon Temple
Yard signs opposing a proposed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cody, Wyoming, have been vandalized to instead mock those who don’t want the 101-foot temple in their community.
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2023
Two Fatalities, Missing Man Makes Busy Weekend For Park County Search & Rescue
Emergency crews in Park County responded to a pair of unrelated fatal incidents Friday, then began an exhaustive search for a missing Montana man Saturday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2023
State Sen. Criticizes Gordon For Partnership With Colorado Dem Governor
State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz said she received a text from Gov Gordon comparing her criticism of his partnership with Colorado Gov Polis to a “noise from a screeching animal.”
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2023
Rawlins Bounces Back From Last Year's Water Catastrophe To Actually Open Splash Pad
Although the city of Rawlins had to observe severe watering restrictions last summer, a substantial winter snowpack has drastically improved the city’s water situation, allowing staff to be OK with opening a long-planned splash pad.
Leo WolfsonJuly 17, 2023
Former Wyoming State Senator Crushed by 4,000-Pound Trailer
Former State Sen. Tom James was trying to disconnect a trailer from his truck Sunday when the footing broke and it rolled over onto him. A good Samaritan spotted the accident and James was life-flighted to a Loveland, Colorado, hospital.
Leo WolfsonJuly 17, 2023
Shoshoni, Wyoming Going Through Big Changes; Fast Lane Expansion Leading The Way
It's been a challenging time for Shoshoni, a town of 471 which sits at one of the busiest crossroads in the state. But there's a lot change happening and the significant expansion and renovation of the Fast Lane gas station is leading the way.
Leo WolfsonJuly 16, 2023
In Battle With Monster 5-Pound Burrito, Scorecard Reads Burrito 1, Wyoming Man 0
With a free meal and bragging rights on the line, Cody, Wyoming, resident Cordell Betters battled the Michael’s Tacos challenge — eat a monster 5-pound burrito in 15 minutes. The burrito won.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2023
Cody Mormon Temple Hasn’t Been Approved, So What's In Those Gigantic Storage Containers?
Although the highly controversial 77-foot steeple for a church in Cody hasn’t been approved, there are more than a dozen gigantic storage pods which a business owner confirmed are related to the construction project.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2023
Gillette Venue May Be Stuck With $340,000 Bill For Port-A-Potties For Huge 2024 Convention
Gillette’s Cam-plex may have to pony up $340,000 it was contractually obligated to reserve to buy hundreds of port-a-potties to accommodate 50,000 International Pathfinder Camporee visitors next summer.
Leo WolfsonJuly 11, 2023
Now Other People Are “Pissed” At The “We The People Are Pissed” Billboard On I-80 in Wyoming
A Cowboy State Daily story on why a Laramie County couple erected a 20-foot sign stating they were angry has angered other people. They say the billboard does not reflect how they feel and are angry about it.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
Barrasso Blasts Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen For ‘Bowing Down’ To China
In an interview on Fox News on Sunday, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso accuses Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen of “bowing down repeatedly” to China during a recent visit to the country.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2023
‘It’s a Damn Mess’: Lack Of Trust Between Laramie Airport And Private Pilots Grows
Infighting between management and private aviators who use Laramie Regional Airport may never have been worse than it is today as pilots claim retaliation for questioning new rules.
Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023
Joey Correnti Files Election Complaint Against Dems, Says They Aren't Following The Law
Well-known Carbon County politico Joey Correnti has filed an official elections complaint against the Wyoming Democratic Party. He says they aren't following the law which requires elections every two years.
Leo WolfsonJuly 09, 2023
'We The People Are Pissed' – I-80 Sign Owners Explain Just What They’re So Mad About
Laramie County residents Jeanette and Andrew Kahler say they don’t have enough sign space to list all the issues they’re mad at. But they all have one thing in common: the government.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2023
Everyone's Mad At Everyone Else Following Legislative Meeting With Public Over Property Taxes
Residents were upset at rising property taxes, legislators were mad at other legislators over how they treated attendees of the meeting, and legislative leadership was upset with legislators who set-up the meeting.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2023
Five Years After Officer-Involved Shooting, Laramie Creates Police Advisory Board
After years of requests, deliberations and public debate since Robbie Ramirez, 39, was shot and killed by an Albany County Sheriff’s deputy, Laramie City Council on Wednesday approved creating an advisory board for city police.
Leo WolfsonJuly 07, 2023
University Of Wyoming Gets Its First Exclusive NIL Group To Pay Student-Athletes
The first name, image and likeness (NIL) collective to legally pay student-athletes at the University of Wyoming launched Thursday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Pony Up $500,000 For Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Some Wyoming residents and officials are already getting out their checkbooks donating nearly $500,000 to former President Donald Trump, along with supporting other Republicans who’ve announced for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2023
Wyoming Republican Groups Already Taking Campaign Donations For ’24 Elections
Groups working on behalf of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and Wyoming Caucus have rolled out some of the first Republican marketing efforts of the 2024 election season in the Cowboy State.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023
Big Horn County Family Receives Surprise $742,000 Wyoming Unclaimed Property Payout
A family in Big Horn County had no idea it was owed more than $742,000 from Wyoming’s Unclaimed Property Division, which paid out a record $10.6 million this past fiscal year.
Leo WolfsonJuly 05, 2023