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Wyoming legislators have advanced a “Band-Aid” to food freedom laws that led to shutting down Hippie Cow Creamery in Cody over selling raw milk lattes. “I’m under no illusion we’re going to fix this overnight,” said one lawmaker.

Food Freedom: Legislators Advance ‘Band-Aid’ For Shutdown Of Cody Creamery

Wyoming legislators have advanced a “Band-Aid” solution to food freedom laws that led to shutting down Hippie Cow Creamery in Cody over selling raw milk lattes. “I’m under no illusion we’re going to fix this overnight,” said one lawmaker.

Clair McFarlandJuly 31, 2026

Nineteen Republican state leaders, including a former Wyoming governor, have endorsed Steve Friess (right) for U.S. House, the candidate’s team told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday. Chuck Gray (left) calls them political insiders.

Friess Gets 19 High Profile Endorsements, Gray Calls Them Tired Political 'Insiders'

U.S. House candidate Steve Friess received 19 endorsements Thursday by Republican lawmakers, former legislators, energy industry leaders and Gov. Jim Geringer. Chuck Gray called them "a tired class of political 1% insiders" who support "woke wind projects."

Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2026

U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner's attorney filed a police report Wednesday on a Chuck Gray supporter and former sheriff's deputy for allegedly threatening Rasner. The former deputy denies making a threat. Torrington police are investigating.

Rasner Files Police Report Accusing Chuck Gray Supporter Of Threatening Him

U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner's attorney filed a police report Wednesday on a Chuck Gray supporter and former sheriff's deputy for allegedly threatening Rasner. The former deputy denies making a threat. Torrington police are investigating.

Clair McFarlandJuly 30, 2026

U.S. House candidate Steve Friess said he wants to turn the Environmental Protection Agency into an advisory board that gives advice to state environmental quality agencies.

Steve Friess Wants To Turn EPA Into Advisory Board For States

Republican U.S. House candidate Steve Friess told Riverton's political old guard Wednesday he wants to turn the EPA into an advisory board for state environmental agencies. The Sierra Club of Wyoming called that idea "ridiculous and harmful."

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2026

Dr. Anthony Fauci. Inset: Liz Cheney

Dr. Anthony Fauci's Diary Covers Wyoming’s Low Vax Rates, Liz Cheney’s ‘Courage’

In the more than 1,100 pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary released over the weekend, he mentioned Wyoming’s low COVID vaccination rates, his admiration of Liz Cheney and his conversations with Dick Cheney. He appeared fixated on the "hot and heavy" press.

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2026

From left to right: Marshall Keller, Allen Hogg, Carlin Jones, Roland Luehne

All Four Candidates For Hot Springs House Seat Say They Won't Join Freedom Caucus

All four GOP candidates running for the state House seat spanning north-central Wyoming say they won't join the Freedom Caucus, though the incumbent was an early founder of it. “I don’t believe I should be taking orders from a caucus," one candidate said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 28, 2026

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State Livestock Director Fires Brand Inspector After Guilty Plea In Moose Torture Case

Just hours after news broke Monday that a Uinta County brand inspector had pleaded guilty to helping torture a moose, the state livestock director fired him. “This is absolutely irresponsible behavior unbefitting a brand inspector,” Gov. Gordon said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2026

Former U.S. House candidate Frank Chapman appeared on Cowboy State Daily's radio show Monday and discussed the congressional race.

Departed U.S. House Candidate Says Gray And Friess Haven't Had Real Careers

In reflecting on Wyoming's U.S. house race, departed candidate Frank Chapman on Monday said both Chuck Gray and Steve Friess haven't had significant careers. “We’re being given choices of people that haven’t really achieved anything in life,” Chapman said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2026

U.S. House candidates Chuck Gray (left) and Steve Friess (right)

Steve Friess Says Wyoming U.S. House Race A 'Two-Man Race' Now

U.S. House candidate Steve Friess concluded the Thursday-night debate by saying polling shows the Wyoming GOP race is really between two people — himself and Chuck Gray. "[Gray's] unfavorable ratings are astronomically high," a campaign spokesman said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2026

A float in the 2026 Gillette Fourth of July Parade that promotes the Bible and U.S. Constitution.

Unpacking The Campbell County Parade Fallout Over Bibles But Not Condoms

When a state lawmaker asked why Campbell County parade floats couldn't hand out Bibles but a Lander float could hand out condoms, the Lander float organizers said they did no such thing. Campbell County's Bible saga is much more complicated.

Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2026

Harriet Hageman was one of seven Republicans who voted against the Trump-backed $1.5 trillion National Defense Authorization Act that passed the House on Wednesday. She said Congress “must stop writing blank checks with zero accountability."

Hageman One Of 7 Republican No Votes For $1.15 Trillion Trump-Backed Defense Act

Harriet Hageman was one of seven Republicans who voted against the Trump-backed $1.5 trillion National Defense Authorization Act that passed the House on Wednesday. She said Congress “must stop writing blank checks with zero accountability."

Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, right, hosts U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burbum and many of his top-level staff Thursday at Cheyenne Frontier Days. They took time out of their visit to address federal issues that impact Wyoming.

In Cheyenne, Interior Secretary Says He'll Act On Colorado River Crisis, If He Has To

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Thursday that he'll intervene in the Colorado River crisis — if he has to. “We have one-fourth the water and four times the people,” he said during a visit to Cheyenne Frontier Days with many of his top-level staff.

Greg JohnsonJuly 23, 2026

Teton County rancher Frank Chapman dropped out of the 10-candidate race for the Republican nomination in Wyoming's U.S. House race on Thursday. "There’s too much clutter," in that crowded race, Chapman told Cowboy State Daily.

Frank Chapman Drops Out Of 10-Person Wyoming GOP House Race

Teton County rancher Frank Chapman dropped out of the 10-candidate race for the Republican nomination in Wyoming's U.S. House race on Thursday. "There’s too much clutter" in that crowded race, Chapman told Cowboy State Daily.

Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026

A police sergeant urged the Green River City Council Tuesday to reconsider license plate reader cameras, two weeks after vocal residents blocked the project. He said they are a valuable tool in helping find missing and vulnerable people.

Green River Police Sergeant Urges Reconsideration Of License Plate Cameras

A police sergeant urged the Green River City Council Tuesday to reconsider license plate reader cameras, two weeks after vocal residents blocked the project. He said they are a valuable tool in helping find missing and vulnerable people.

Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026

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Biteman Criticizes GOP Endorsements, Says Chuck Gray "Chuckie-Boy" Is Establishment

U.S. House candidate Bo Biteman is one of many criticizing the Republican Party's decision to endorse candidates. He called Chuck Gray, who sought and received the endorsement, the establishment. "Well Chuckie-boy you’re the insider, buddy," he said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2026

The Eric Barlow gubernatorial campaign released an internal poll Tuesday showing a significant lead over both Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien. According to his internal polling numbers, 42% of voters support Barlow while Degenfelder is at 19% and Bien at 14%.

Barlow Campaign Releases Poll Claiming Big Lead Over Degenfelder And Bien

The Eric Barlow gubernatorial campaign released an internal poll Tuesday showing a significant lead over both Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien. According to his internal polling numbers, 42% of voters support Barlow while Degenfelder is at 19% and Bien at 14%.

Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2026

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Doctor Who Lobbied Against Child Sex Changes Wins Second Chance In Court

The doctor Gov. Gordon sought to remove from the Wyoming Board of Medicine for advocating a ban on child sex changes has won his appeal – halfway. A Tuesday ruling sent the case back to federal court, reviving First Amendment claims against Gordon.

Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

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After Church Blowup, Arapaho Tribe Says No 'Ministries' Without Permission

Days after a religious clash exploded on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Northern Arapaho Tribe’s government says it has adopted a new policy requiring ministry and charitable groups to get tribal authorization for their work on the reservation.

Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

The Wyoming Republican Party’s leadership committee endorsed Brent Bien for governor, Chuck Gray for U.S. House, and Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate during a virtual meeting Monday evening.

Wyoming GOP Endorses Brent Bien, Chuck Gray, And Harriet Hageman

The Wyoming Republican Party leadership endorsed Brent Bien for governor, Chuck Gray for U.S. House, and Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate on Monday evening. The controversial move breaks current tradition and maybe state law.

Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

Wyoming GOP Chairman Bryan Miller, far right, on the final day of the 2026 Wyoming Republican Party Convention on the state fairgrounds in Douglas.

Candidate Worries Wyoming GOP Doing 'Pay To Play' Endorsements

As the Wyoming Republican Party breaks recent tradition — and arguably state law — to endorse candidates before the primary, some won't participate. “We now have a pay-to-play system for an endorsement,” one candidate worried aloud.

Clair McFarlandJuly 20, 2026

Rep. Daniel Singh, an incumbent Republican from Cheyenne who was once a member of the Freedom Caucus, says he's changed since identifying as a pro-choice progressive atheist in a recently surfaced 2021 podcast interview. "People change their minds," he said.

GOP Rep Says He's Changed Since He Identified As Progressive, Pro-Choice, Atheist

Rep. Daniel Singh, an incumbent Republican from Cheyenne who was once a member of the Freedom Caucus, says he's changed since identifying as a pro-choice, progressive atheist in a recently surfaced 2021 podcast interview. "People change their minds," he said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 20, 2026

An aerial view of the Meta data center being built in south Cheyenne.

Public Not Informed Earlier Of Wastewater Contamination Because It Was ‘Low Risk’

The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities didn't inform the public earlier that Cheyenne's wastewater system was contaminated by a Meta data center because they deemed it a "low risk to public health." The agency released a timeline and Q&A on Monday.

Greg JohnsonJuly 20, 2026

As Wyoming legislators continue debating whether EMS is an essential service, rural communities aren't waiting for their answer. With shrinking budgets and volunteer pools, some are asking for local taxes while others have police pull double duty.

No One-Size-Fits-All Fix For Wyoming's Rural Ambulance Crisis

As Wyoming legislators continue debating whether ambulance service is an essential government function, some communities aren't waiting. With shrinking budgets and volunteer pools, some are asking for local taxes while others have police pull double duty.

Kate MeadowsJuly 20, 2026

A small group of a few dozen people railed against existing and proposed data centers at the Wyoming Capitol on Saturday. “Anytime you scream ‘wolf,’ there actually is a wolf coming. It’s data centers,” said organizer Taylor Haynes. "It’s our government.”

Wyoming Residents Join National Day Of Protest Against Data Centers

A few dozen Wyoming residents gathered at the State Capitol on Saturday as part of a national day of protest against data centers. Organizer Taylor Haynes called data centers "digital prisons" and said the need for artificial intelligence has taken away Americans’ freedom.

Kerry DrakeJuly 18, 2026

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