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Jonathan Lange: Rescued Newspapers Can Help Their Communities

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “That is the real tragedy of small-town life. Most townsfolk know nothing of what is happening on their local school board or city council. But they can recite every detail of distant scandals and outrage du jour. Local newsprint can affect this...”

Jonathan LangeAugust 22, 2025

A large tanker jet drops fire-retardant slurry around the perimeter of the Red Canyon Fire.

Huge 124,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire Remains Active, Nearly 50% Contained

Crews fighting the huge 124,000-acre Red Canyon Fire are reporting significant progress and nearly 50% containment. But it remains active and potentially dangerous, wildland firefighters report Friday.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire blew up from about 20-30 acres the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to nearly 1,400 by the next morning. It's burning on the east side of the Green River near Dollar Lake, and about 5.5 miles west of Square Top Mountain.

Western Wyoming Lodge Owners Watch Campers Flee Out-Of-Control Wildfire

Owners of the Kendall Valley Lodge about 40 miles north of Pinedale watched as campers and residents evacuated the area in the path of the Dollar Lake Fire. Reported Thursday, they also watched it explode overnight from 20-30 acres to nearly 1,400.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, August 22, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsAugust 22, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 22, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * A Cold Front, At Last! * Fire Chief Pleads Not Guilty To Starving Son * Why’d It Takes 18 Months To Indict Cody Roberts?

Wendy CorrAugust 22, 2025

Lyman Man To Plead Guilty In Fort Bridger Murder, Faces 50-75 Years In Prison

A Lyman man accused of killing another man by shooting him about 10 times last August has agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder. If the judge accepts the plea agreement, Gray will be sentenced to 50-75 years in prison.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025

Wind turbines stand nearly 300 feet tall in southern Wyoming in this file photo.

Letter To The Editor: Thousands at Risk Along Horse Creek Road In Laramie County

Dear editor: From traffic overload to habitat loss, a proposed wind project would upend life for residents and wildlife northwest of Cheyenne.

August 21, 2025

Some worry that the felony cruelty to animals case against Daniel resident Cody Roberts for allegedly tormenting and killing a wolf could impact hunters and agricultural predator control in Wyoming.

Will Wolf Torture Felony Cruelty Indictment Spill Over To Wyoming Hunters?

Some worry that the felony animal cruelty case against Daniel resident Cody Roberts for allegedly tormenting and killing a wolf could impact hunters and agricultural predator control in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

A black bear boldly took down a mule deer doe alongside the highway over Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday.

Black Bear In Full Sprint Chases Down Mule Deer Next To Yellowstone Highway

In a dramatic display, a black bear in a full sprint chased down a mule deer doe Sunday in full view of the Sylvan Pass highway in Yellowstone. An expert says it’s rare for bears to chase down prey like that.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

Union Pacific Railroad is investigating what sent 20 railcars off the tracks and caused a small fire near Bolser in Albany County on Wednesday. The derailment also left the tracks littered with packages.

20-Car Derailment In Albany County Starts Fire, Leaves Packages All Over Tracks

Union Pacific Railroad is investigating what sent 20 railcars off the tracks and caused a small fire near Bosler in Albany County on Wednesday. The derailment also left the tracks littered with packages.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025

Former Bar Nunn Fire Chief Admits Stealing From Fill The Boot Drive

A former Bar Nunn fire chief pleaded guilty Thursday in Natrona County District Court to stealing nearly $11,000 from the department. That includes more than $2,600 taken from a charity Fill the Boot drive.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 21, 2025

Why It Took 18 Months And A Grand Jury Indictment To Charge Cody Roberts

Difficulties with evidence and a murder case delayed the investigation into Cody Roberts, the Daniel man accused of abusing a wolf last year. Now, Sublette County’s top prosecutor faces walking a legal tightrope if he wants to convict.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025