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Wyoming Ranch With Historic Outlaw Hideaway Hits Market For $9.2 Million
Thieves Den Ranch, located in Bates Hole near Casper, has been listed for $9.2 million. The 8,481-acre ranch is located in an area Wild West outlaws like Butch Cassidy favored as a hideout.
Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2026
Wyoming Or The Moon: Which Gets A Working Nuclear Reactor First?
NASA and the Department of Energy signed an agreement earlier this week committing to put a nuclear reactor on the moon in 2030, the same year TerraPower's plant in Kemmerer is expected to come online. Which nuclear reactor will switch on first?
David MadisonJanuary 18, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Broncos Win Over Bills Was Game For The Ages
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "What a great game. A great many Wyoming fans cheered for both Denver and Buffalo. In the end, Denver won 33-30 in overtime but lost quarterback Bo Nix."
Bill SniffinJanuary 18, 2026
Wyoming History: The Nearly-Forgotten 1906 Train Wreck That Killed 10, Hurt 15
One of Wyoming’s deadliest train wrecks killed 10 men and hurt 15 others, but has been nearly forgotten to history. One victim of the 1906 crash was heard screaming in pain for someone to kill him.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 18, 2026
Proposed Bill Would Make Bystanders Criminally Liable If They Don’t Call 911
A Casper father continues to grieve the death of a son he says would still be alive if only someone close to him had called 911. Now a legislator is introducing a bill that would make it a crime for bystanders to not call 911.
Zakary SonntagJanuary 17, 2026
Cody Couple Prepares For 'Fight Of Our Lives' With Unborn Daughter
A Cody couple has been told that their unborn daughter has a rare, life-threatening heart condition. Now they are preparing for her birth in May and the "fight of our lives for her.” “We’re overwhelmed by the community’s response to this,” they said.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 17, 2026
AI Robots Are Already Working Wyoming’s Oil Patch, And Coal Mines Could Be Next
Robots and AI are automating Wyoming’s oil rigs for safer drilling, while coal plants are being upgraded with “robot bubble baths” to boost yields amid labor shortages. Industry insiders see mining as next for AI robot workers, despite slow adoption.
David MadisonJanuary 17, 2026
Oklahoma Bison Run Scared Of A 600-Pound Petting Zoo Pig
With their immense size and pugnacious attitudes, bison have few natural predators. Their natural enemies include humans, wolves, grizzlies, and a 600-pound petting zoo pig named Dot. “Dot ain’t scared of no buffalo,” the petting zoo owner said.
Andrew RossiJanuary 17, 2026
Joan Barron: Wyoming Business Council Down, Maybe Not Out
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “The Wyoming Business Council has been de-funded before, but survived. The likeliest scenario is that the big tussle to restore some of the cuts will come in the Senate."
Joan BarronJanuary 17, 2026
Cheyenne House Rep Leaves Freedom Caucus, Says It's To Emphasize Independence
State Rep. Daniel Singh left the Wyoming Freedom Caucus last month, he told Cowboy State Daily on Saturday. Singh said he wants to emphasize his independence, but still believes the Freedom Caucus' mission is good.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 17, 2026
45 Hours On Hold: Torrington Man’s Insurance Nightmare Shows How Broken System Is
After UnitedHealth left Wyoming's ACA health insurance market, Torrington's Roger Huckfeldt tried to find a new provider for his 85-year-old mom. That's when a nightmare began, navigating weeks of robocalls, hangups, and 45 hours on hold. And he's still waiting.
Renée JeanJanuary 17, 2026
91-Year-Old Nebraska Woman’s Rare Porch Crock Turns Out To Be $32,000 Treasure
A 91-year-old Nebraska woman thought her rare 30-gallon old Red Wing crock might fetch $100 at auction, and nearly sold it at a garage sale for $20. Instead, a local auctioneer spotted the treasure and sold it for her for $32,000.
David MadisonJanuary 17, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Jake NicholsJanuary 17, 2026
Rep. John Bear Calls Sen. Ogden Driskill A ‘Doofus’ In Clash Over Budget
House Appropriations Chair John Bear weathered scrutiny this week over his scripts telling other legislators how to tweak the budget. Bear said he was running his motions through others, since he chaired the meetings - and then called Sen. Driskill a 'doofus.'
Clair McFarlandJanuary 17, 2026
New Owner Of Wyoming Ranch Larger Than Rhode Island Revealed (And It's Not Zelenskyy)
The new mystery owner of Wyoming’s massive 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranches — larger than Rhode Island — has been revealed. Although there was erroneous speculation that Ukrainian President Zelensky bought it, the truth is it's a neighboring land owner.
Renée JeanJanuary 17, 2026
Broncos Or Bills? Wyoming’s Pro Football Loyalties Face A Big Test Saturday
For many in Wyoming, Josh Allen has created a Sophie's Choice dilemma. Bills or Broncos? For 3 Cheyenne men, it's all different. One flipped to the Bills when Josh Allen was drafted, one remains a diehard Denver fan and the other will be happy either way.
Justin GeorgeJanuary 16, 2026
Dennis Sun: So Long Sugar, Hello Steak
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I like how the current report gives us the basics on food but leaves the decision of how much up to the individual. We don’t want some vegan Harvard professor telling us not to eat meat and what to drink."
Dennis SunJanuary 16, 2026
Jonathan Lange: Let’s Get Our Court Docs On The Internet
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Our courts are still operating as if ‘Al Gore’ never invented ‘the internets,’ as Dubya would say. Luddite rules suppress free access to public information.”
Jonathan LangeJanuary 16, 2026
World’s Largest Soda Ash Company Credits Lummis With Averting India Tariffs
The world's leading producer of soda ash on Thursday credited U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis for averting India's planned tariffs on the product. They say the tariffs would have hurt Wyoming trona producers and Lummis' action saved jobs and millions of dollars.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2026
For 99 Years It’s Been Illegal To Mail A Handgun, That Soon Could Change
Wyoming gun advocates are applauding Thursday's U.S. Dept. of Justice opinion that says a 1927 law banning the practice of mailing handguns is unconstitutional. UW law professor George Moscary says to use caution, however, as "it's a complicated area of law."
Mark HeinzJanuary 16, 2026
Casper Political Activist Announces Bid For Wyoming State House District 37
Local Casper political activist Ross Schriftman has announced his candidacy for the Wyoming State House District 37 seat, currently held by Rep. Steve Harshman. Harshman, who has been in office since 2003, has not yet decided whether to seek a 13th term.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 16, 2026
Sheridan Vet In Viral Video Says He's Five-Years Sober, Rebuilding His Life
The Sheridan man whose arrest video from five years ago went viral this week said the police and EMS should have recognized he had a medical emergency. But after several brain surgeries and a bankruptcy, Rick Davis says he’s sober and rebuilding his life.
David MadisonJanuary 16, 2026
Fentanyl Seizures Up 264% In Wyoming; Drugs Funneled By Two Mexican Cartels
Last year, the DEA seized nearly 9 million fentanyl pills and 3,100 pounds of meth across the Rocky Mountain region, with fentanyl seizures in Wyoming up by 264%. The DEA says the drugs are being funneled to Wyoming by two primary Mexican cartels
Jen KocherJanuary 16, 2026
Wyoming vs Texas: JAC Approves $15 Million To Lure PRCA To State
The Joint Appropriations Committee approved $15 million to help lure the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association to Wyoming. The PRCA is interested in Wyoming but other states, like Texas, are vying for it too.
Renée JeanJanuary 16, 2026