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Campbell County Commission Chairman Bob Jordan.

Campbell County Commission Chair Cited For Breach Of Peace In Airport Incident

Details were sparse Tuesday about why the chair of the Campbell County Commission was cited last month for breach of peace after a meeting at the local airport. He has been outspoken about higher costs to secure a fixed-base operator for the airport.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

Dem Lawmaker Calls Teton County PAC 'Distortive,' Compares It To The Freedom Caucus

Democratic state Sen. Mike Gierau is calling ads by fellow Dem, Rep. Liz Storer's PAC “distortive” and harmful to what he thought was the higher political ground his party held. Gierau compared its tactics to those of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 08, 2026

The Cheyenne office of the National Weather Service says an equipment failure knocked it offline for “a couple of days” this week, including the office’s radar data. In the meantime, NWS offices in Riverton and Denver pushed out Cheyenne’s weather info.

Equipment Failure Knocks Cheyenne National Weather Service Office Offline For Days

An equipment failure knocked the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne off its normal channels for days this week, cutting its ability to send weather information directly to the outside world and apparently taking its radar data offline with it.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 04, 2026

University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves

West Point Professor Sues UW President, Says He Lost Job Over Global Warming

A West Point professor who claims he was stifled, then had his contract canceled for teaching humans are a major cause of climate change, is suing new University of Wyoming president Shane Reeves, a former dean of the school, and other officials.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2026

Foundations For Nations Pastor Sarah Lucas told Cowboy State Daily harassing and threatening behavior from protest leaders Alice Thomas and Darci Quiver has been pronounced and ongoing.

Reservation Pastor Files For Protection Orders Claiming Threatening Behavior

The Arapahoe-area pastor who made headlines for a controversial sermon describing Northern Arapaho Tribal sundance rituals as idolatry, and urging fidelity to Jesus, has filed petitions for protection against two women who have led protests against her.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2026

Wyoming Lawmakers Push Rules On How To Round Up — Or Down — Without Pennies

Now that pennies are going extinct, Wyoming legislators are considering rules outlining how to round up — or down — to the nearest nickel. Some states have a Wild West approach, letting businesses choose for themselves as long as they’re consistent.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2026

Hot Springs County had the highest voter turnout of Republicans and Democrats in the Aug. 18 primary election, totaling nearly 74% — compared to a statewide average nearly 20 points lower.

Hot Springs County Republicans, Democrats Have Highest Voter Turnout In State

Wyoming's Hot Springs County had the highest voter turnout of Republicans and Democrats in the primary election, nearly 20 points above the statewide average. Campbell County Democrats and Teton County Republicans were the least motivated groups.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 01, 2026

After Wyoming’s Republican governor called for the state attorney general to investigate legal issues around what he called “aggressive” federal agents monitoring the primary election, Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee praised the governor’s strong response.

Wyoming Clerk Warns Other Red States Of "Aggressive" DOJ Action At Elections

In the wake of reportedly “aggressive” federal agents monitoring Wyoming’s election, Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee warned other red state election officials, “Don’t think this won’t happen to you .” She praised the governor’s move to review the operation.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 01, 2026

Kevin Christensen of Casper says he won't run as a write-in candidate this fall but is looking instead at 2028.

Kevin Christensen No On Write-In Campaign, May Endorse But Not Chuck Gray

Kevin Christensen, who rocketed to third in a crowded U.S. House race while spending at least 50 times less than each top-two finisher, will not wage a write-in campaign but is looking at a 2028 run. He also said he won't endorse Chuck Gray.

Clair McFarlandAugust 31, 2026

At Least Five Lawmakers Walk Out Of ‘Absurd’ Joint Committee Meeting

At least five Wyoming senators walked out of a joint legislative meeting Friday claiming it was a waste of taxpayers’ money and time. Sen. Tara Nethercott and Rep. John Bear sparred over whether the meeting was appropriate.

Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2026

Gordon 'Shocked' At Federal Agents Monitoring Wyoming Election, Sends Concern To AG

Gov. Mark Gordon said reports of "aggressive" behavior by federal election monitors at polling places in Cheyenne last Tuesday have left him "shocked." He alerted the Wyoming Attorney General, but said it's too early to know if litigation is in order.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2026

After Election Loss, Reid Rasner Sues A Sixth Person For Defamation

Reid Rasner, who placed fifth in last Tuesday’s Republican primary election for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat, is suing a sixth person for defamation. This one, against a Missouri-based civil rights attorney, was filed in federal court on Monday.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2026

Wyoming State Agencies Spend Millions On Commercials, Lawmakers Split On Appropriateness

Wyoming state agencies spend millions annually on commercials - some for required notices, some to influence driver behavior and some to promote vaccines. Legislators vary on where they draw the line with funding government ads.

Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2026

Steve Evans' Connex storage container is on his own property next to his home. The city has forced him to move it.

Enough! Evanston Man Says He's Leaving The State Over Property Rights Fight

An Evanston man is so frustrated over a property rights fight with the town, he's moving to Utah. The man said the town demanded he remove a steel container from his private lot but aren't doing anything about the "trashy trailers" throughout the town.

Kate MeadowsAugust 25, 2026

At Monday Press Conference, Game And Fish Refuses To Discuss Director's Departure

Wyoming Game and Fish’s interim leadership team declined to address former director Angi Bruce's abrupt Aug. 6 departure during a press conference Monday. "I will not be addressing the transition that occurred a few weeks ago," the interim director said.

Mark HeinzAugust 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon show off the White House helipad construction on the South Lawn of the White House after an event in the Rose Garden of the White House on August 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The multimillion-dollar granite helipad is designed to accommodate Marine One helicopters and is slated for completion in 2026.

Polls: Wyoming Has Highest Approval Rating Of President Trump In The Nation

President Trump’s approval rating may be dropping nationally but remains the highest in Wyoming. Two national polls say Wyoming has the highest approval rating for the president. Wyoming gives Trump a 14% net approval in The Economist poll and 22% in Newsweek.

Clair McFarlandAugust 24, 2026

Brent Bien (center in light blue shirt) at a campaign event in August, 2026

Governor's Race: Write-In Effort For Brent Bien Emerges, But He's Not Behind It

A groundswell of Brent Bien supporters are vowing to write him in for Wyoming's gubernatorial race in the general election. Bien told Cowboy State Daily he's flattered, but not pushing a write-in campaign. “I’ve got plenty to do, personal stuff," he said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 24, 2026

Another Trump Call For Imported Beef Riles Up Wyoming Ranchers

Wyoming ranchers are riled at President Trump’s Friday announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs. They say Wyoming would be better off if allowed to sell state-inspected beef across state lines.

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2026

About 90% of the $550,000 the Make Liberty Win PAC spent on Wyoming's primary went to Freedom Caucus candidates. Overall, those supported by Make Liberty Win failed in their races.

PAC That Spent $550K Helping Freedom Caucus Had 87% Failure Rate

For Virginia-based PAC “Make Liberty Win” $479,000 of the $550,000 it spent helping Freedom Caucus-aligned candidates went to lost races. Sen. Cale Case, who was targeted by the group, said he was unsurprised: "(People) are really tired of the negative campaigning.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2026

After Director Quits, People Asking What’s Up With Wyoming Game And Fish?

As fall hunting season nears, Wyoming Game and Fish is facing public scrutiny after the sudden resignation of Director Angi Bruce and the appointment of an interim director. In a rare move, Game and Fish will give a state of the agency update Monday.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2026

The intersection of Carey and Randall avenues in Cheyenee across from the Wyoming Capitol was a hot corner for political signs.

Campaign Signs Are Classified As Trash By All Of Wyoming's Municipalities

Now that Wyoming’s primary election has come and gone, the innumerable campaign signs that popped up over the last year are starting to disappear. Although they could be re-used for many things, they are classified as trash by all Wyoming municipalities.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2026

Authorities Not Saying If False Rasner Trump Endorsement Text Brings Consequences

Authorities are tight-lipped or uncertain over whether consequences could follow a mysterious text blast on Primary Election Day that said — falsely — that President Donald Trump had endorsed U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2026

Libertarian Party Nominates Republican Cale Case And Democrat Karlee Provenza

In a statement about how it should be able to send anyone it chooses into the election, the Libertarian Party nominated Republican Sen. Cale Case and Democrat Rep. Karlee Provenza at its convention. The Secretary of State’s Office rejected the nominations.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2026

Eric Barlow (right) speaks to a voter days before the primary election.

No, Closet Democrats Didn't Nominate Republican Barlow For Gov., Politicos Say

Despite claims that Eric Barlow won the Republican primary for governor due to closet Democrats, political analysts disagree. Also, an analysis of voter registration and turnout percentages predicts Barlow winning even without the margin of likely crossover.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2026