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The mail pickup site within a mountain-base resort in remote Jelm, Wyoming, is slated to close by Sept. 30, the U.S. Postal Service confirmed to Cowboy State Daily.

Postal Service Says It Will Close Mail Pickup Site In Remote Albany County On Sept 30

The U.S. Postal Service confirmed to Cowboy State Daily it's closing the mail pickup site in Jelm, Wyoming, on Sept. 30. Without a quick alternative, locals will have to make a 60-mile round trip to Laramie for mail.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

Mills Emergency Meeting To Cover Bar Nunn Payroll In Bank Shutdown 'Torpedoed'

The mayor of Mills tried to work with the city council to cover payroll for Bar Nunn employees while Hilltop Bank was shuttered due to a cybersecurity issue. Some council members "torpedoed" the effort, Bar Nunn’s mayor says, but the bank found a way to help.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

Lawmakers: Game And Fish Commission Meeting Not Place To Ask About Departed Director

Legislators and Wyoming Game and Fish Department top brass said Thursday that meetings to discuss the agency's funding weren't the place to bring up Angi Bruce's departure as director. Some cited "personnel matters" for not talking publicly about Bruce.

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 09, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Wyoming GOP Leader Says Trump's $5,000 Promise For GOP Sweep Not A Bribe

Wyoming GOP Vice-Chair Bob Ferguson says President Trump's controversial promise to give every American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress was taken out of context. “That is an outright lie,” he said of charges that it's a bribe.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 10, 2026

Wyoming Homeschool Parents Frustrated As Education Savings Account Funds Disappear

Wyoming homeschool families say they’re in limbo as Educational Savings Account funding appears in online accounts and then is frozen or taken away. A Department of Education official says the rollout is hampered by a lawsuit and other start-up challenges.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 10, 2026

Flock Cameras Are Set To Automatically Renew In Glenrock In Less Than One Week

A $30,000 two-year commitment allowing the Glenrock Police to use five Flock cameras will automatically renew unless the town provides a written notice by Monday. The mayor, police chief, and town council members aren't commenting on the issue.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 09, 2026

The University of Wyoming’s new president urged the school to push toward supremacy in artificial intelligence use, and to prioritize the school’s athletics program, during his Tuesday state of the university address in Laramie.

University Of Wyoming President: School Should Dominate In Artificial Intelligence

University of Wyoming's new president Shane Reeves said in his state of the university speech that it's time to embrace AI and push the school to be a leader in it. "This genie’s not going back in the bottle,” Reeves said. “This isn’t a choice."

Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

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