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At least 14 Black Angus cows have vanished from multiple ranches northeast of Greeley, Colorado. Ranchers suspect theft as authorities investigate the baffling disappearances.

Mystery Deepens Over Missing Cattle In Northern Colorado

Dozens of Black Angus cows have vanished from multiple ranches northeast of Greeley, Colorado. Ranchers suspect theft as authorities investigate the baffling disappearances. Rancher Chad Sanger, who is missing 9 cows, says there are no holes in his fences.

Scott SchwebkeDecember 13, 2025

Former Santa Fe Opera General Director Charles MacKay

Charges Dropped Against Former Opera Director Accused Of Soliciting Boys In Powell

Criminal charges have been dropped against the former director of the Santa Fe Opera who was accused of propositioning two teenage boys for oral sex outside of a Powell grocery store. The case was sealed, and his spokesperson said he’s relieved.

Scott SchwebkeDecember 12, 2025

Josh Baker, right, comforts his friend, Bhuvan Unhelkar of Sarasota, Fla, who was seriously injured in September while horseback riding in Cody

Florida Professor Survives Horrific Fall During Wyoming Horseback Ride

A Florida professor was seriously injured in a horseback fall near Cody, sliding into a tree and crushing several vertebrae. After emergency surgery, he recovered and plans to run a half-marathon but vows never to ride again.

Scott SchwebkeDecember 09, 2025

Mario Harris of Casper says he is glad to have the face tattoo that he got as a teenager removed.

Tattoo Regret: Wyoming Residents Pay Big Money For Tattoo Removal

Across Wyoming, more people are paying big money to erase tattoos they regret having done. “I tell them don’t be embarrassed, because they were young and dumb, but now have grown up and are trying to get a job and can’t have tattoos," one technician said.

Scott SchwebkeDecember 07, 2025

Why Does Gas Cost 70-80 Cents A Gallon Less In Denver Than Cheyenne?

An aggressive gas price war in the Denver metro area has prices there as low as $1.67 a gallon, while in Cheyenne the average is $2.45. Industry experts say there are several reason why motorists there are paying so much less.

Scott Schwebke & Greg JohnsonDecember 05, 2025

Calvin Alexander, 64, of Cheyenne faces an attempted aggravated vehicular homicide charge, accused of striking and injuring a Laramie County Sheriff’s Office deputy with his vehicle during a wild Monday evening traffic stop.

Cheyenne Man Hits Deputy With Car During Wild Traffic Stop

A 64-year-old Cheyenne man faces an attempted aggravated vehicular homicide charge, accused of striking and injuring a Laramie County Sheriff’s Office deputy with his vehicle during a wild Monday evening traffic stop.

Scott Schwebke & Greg JohnsonDecember 02, 2025

One person is dead after a pickup hit a train Friday night on County Road 154 north of Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne. A local resident who captured video at the scene describes it as “a pretty bad deal.”

‘A Pretty Bad Deal’: One Dead After Pickup Hits Stopped Train East Of Cheyenne

A Burns man is dead after his pickup hit a stopped train Friday night on County Road 154 north of Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne. A local resident who captured video at the scene described it as “a pretty bad deal.”

Scott SchwebkeDecember 01, 2025

Ski Patrollers In Ultra-Wealthy Teton County Push For Union At Jackson Hole Resort

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's nearly 90 ski patrollers in ultra-wealthy Teton County are pushing for a vote to unionize. They say dangerous work, long commutes and soaring housing costs make it nearly impossible to live in the community they protect.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 28, 2025

Stephanie Linke, 36, and Michael Gruchacz, 35, are accused of torturing a 14-year-old boy. Prosecutors say the teen was forced to drink gallons of water and live in a basement. Doctors say he nearly died and showed clear signs of abuse and malnutrition.

Cheyenne Couple Accused Of Torturing Malnourished 14-Year-Old Boy

A Cheyenne couple is accused of torturing a 14-year-old boy. Prosecutors say the teen was forced to drink gallons of water and live in a basement. Doctors say he nearly died and showed clear signs of abuse and malnutrition.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 27, 2025

Mass-casualty training for volunteers sponsored by Campbell County Health in August in preparation for the Pathfinders Camporee in Gillette.

Rural Wyoming EMTs Struggle To Keep Ambulances Rolling — Even When Wheels Fall Off

Wyoming’s rural EMS crews are struggling to keep their ambulances rolling amid staff shortages, aging equipment, and a $30 million annual funding gap. They even have to adapt when the wheels literally fall off during an emergency transport.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 22, 2025

A track hoe was stolen from about mile marker 124 along U.S. Highway 189/191 in Sublette County. This photo is from the closest WYDOT webcam, at about mile marker 120.

81-Year-Old Rancher's Caterpillar Trackhoe Stolen In Bold Daytime Heist

An 81-year-old rancher’s $30,000 Caterpillar trackhoe was stolen in broad daylight near Big Piney, Wyoming. “Whoever did this had a pretty good plan and got home free,” the rancher told Cowboy State Daily

Scott SchwebkeNovember 20, 2025

A preliminary NTSB report released recently details how a ruptured Kinder Morgan pipeline near Cheyenne in September caused a massive fireball and damaged a Union Pacific train carrying hazardous cargo.

NTSB Probe Details Wyoming Pipeline Blast That Triggered Fiery Train Escape

A National Transportation Safety Board report paints a chaotic picture on the night when a ruptured pipeline near Cheyenne in September caused a massive fireball and damaged a Union Pacific train carrying hazardous cargo.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 19, 2025

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It Could Take Months To Pinpoint What Caused Massive Power Outage

It could take months to pinpoint what caused two high-voltage lines to trip near Medicine Bow last week, resulting in an unprecedented blackout for about 100,000 customers of multiple utility companies across Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 19, 2025

This man is suspected of being the serial luggage thief who has been swiping baggage from travelers at Denver International Airport for months. That has Cowboy State residents who frequently fly out of DIA on alert, while smaller Wyoming airports say they don't have the same problem.

Serial Luggage Thief Keeps Ripping Off Bags At DIA; Wyoming Airports Don't Have That Problem

A serial luggage thief has been swiping baggage from travelers at Denver International Airport for months. That has Wyoming residents who frequently fly in and out of DIA on alert, while smaller Wyoming airports say they don't have the same problem.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 16, 2025

Leo Feller, 5, of Hurricane, Utah, suffered a brutal dog attack that left him with severe facial injuries. The attack is similar to one suffered by Bridger Walker of Cheyenne, who was then 6 and now 11, who had to get 90 stitches to sew up his face when he got between a vicious dog to save his younger sister. The Walker family has reached out to Leo's family with an offer of help and support.

Wyoming Hero Who Saved Sister Reaches Out To Utah Boy Attacked By Dog

A recent dog attack that severely hurt a 5-year-old Utah boy has prompted an offer of help from the Cheyenne family of Bridger Walker. Walker was severely attacked and hailed a hero for protecting his sister from a vicious German shepherd in 2020.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 15, 2025

A person is handcuffed and put into a Cheyenne Police Department vehicle at the scene of a fatal shooting Nov. 13, 2025, in northwest Cheyenne.

One Dead After Shooting At Gun Buy Gone Bad In Northwest Cheyenne

Detectives have interviewed multiple people in connection with a Wednesday night gun buy gone bad at a northwest Cheyenne home that left an 18-year-old man dead.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 13, 2025

In 1988, Wyoming reluctantly raised its drinking age to 21 to avoid losing federal highway money, becoming the last state to do wo. The change ended years of defiance and a “bloody border” reputation that drew young drinkers from neighboring states. Above, the Buckhorn Bar in Laramie is packed on weekends when the University of Wyoming is in session.

Last Call: The Night Wyoming Became The Last State To Raise Drinking Age To 21

In 1988, Wyoming reluctantly raised its drinking age to 21 to avoid losing federal highway money, becoming the last state to do so. The change ended years of defiance and a “bloody border” reputation that drew young drinkers from neighboring states.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 09, 2025

People Panic And Call Cops When Man Spotted Riding Bull In Ohio Parking Lot

If you’re spotted riding a bull through a parking lot in Pinedale, Wyoming, people may take note. If it happens in Ohio, they call the cops, as they did Thursday. “I have so many questions,” an officer says as he pulls up to the store.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

Rangers Looking For Suspect Who Beat Man At Guernsey State Park

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

Believed Dead In Crash On Wyoming Highway, Lost Dog Found Alive A Week Later

After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 06, 2025

7 Months After Semi Plows Through House And Workshop, Upton Woman In Insurance Hell

Nearly seven months after a semitrailer plowed through an Upton storage building and a rental home, the owner says she’s trapped in insurance hell. “It’s not fair,” she said, while the buildings remain piles of cinder blocks, twisted metal and motor oil.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 31, 2025