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Scott Clem: We've Been Here Before — Wyoming's New Energy Moment

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "The question before us is not whether nuclear energy is perfect or risk free. The question is whether Wyoming will approach this moment with the same seriousness that allowed us to harness coal and build decades of prosperity."

Scott ClemApril 16, 2026

Cody Man Missing Since April 5 Found Dead In Parked Car At Airport

The body of Cody resident Shawn Hughes, who had been missing since Easter, was found on Thursday afternoon in a parked car at Yellowstone Regional Airport. “He was so full of life,” said his sister, adding that the family is in shock.

Jen KocherApril 16, 2026

Two manums of Chateau Lafite 1870 hit the auction block at Sotheby's on Friday, April 17, 2026, sending a buzz round the wine world. Both could go for more than $50,000, says Sydney Werry, sommolier at the Brush Creek Ranch near Saratoga. They're part of a stash from Glamis Castle in Scottland considered the best in the world. Also in the auction is a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1865, far left, which isn't expected to fetch quite as much.

Brush Creek Ranch Sommelier: Ultra-Rare 1870 Wine Will Get More Than $50K At Auction

The sommelier at Wyoming’s 5-star Brush Creek Ranch says the Friday auction of two bottles of ultra-rare 1870 Chateau Lafite discovered in an ancient castle should get more than $50,000 each. “This wine is in the category of never-to-be-seen-again," she said.

Renée JeanApril 16, 2026

Rocco, a 6-year-old pit bull, with a pellet wound between his eyes after being shot in Emblem. The dog's owner, Tessa Walbert, said her dog was outside her home when he was shot by ".410 or a lower gauge" shotgun, resulting in this wound and several grazes from other pellets.

Owners Alarmed, Want Answers After Two Dogs Shot In Drive-Bys In Rural Wyoming

Residents in tiny Emblem, Wyoming, are alarmed and looking for answers after two dogs were shot in two days in drive-by incidents this past week. “He’s lucky to have a thick skull,” says the owner of a pit bull that took a shotgun blast to the face.

Andrew RossiApril 16, 2026

Elk on the beach are a common sight at Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Tourists Try To Ride Elk Which Are Taking Over Beaches In Coastal Oregon Town

As herds of elk have overtaken a beach in a small Oregon coastal town, tourists have tried to put their children on them to ride and others attempt to feed them carrots. “We have visitors who don't know elk are wild animals,” said the local chamber.

Mark HeinzApril 16, 2026

Many of this year’s Country Music Award nominees have played Jackson’s Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, continuing a legacy of being a favorite venue for up-and-coming stars and country music legends. That includes Entertainer of the Year nominee Ella Langley. She's pictured here performing at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyoming.

Ella Langley, Other CMA Nominees This Year Played Jackson’s Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Many of this year’s Country Music Award nominees, including Entertainer of the Year Ella Langley, have played Jackson’s Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Not only is it a place for up-and-coming stars but country music legends keep coming back.

Kolby FedoreApril 16, 2026

A suspicious package left near Gate 1 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on Thursday, April 16, 2026, prompted an evacuation of nearby homes and the Wyoming State Capitol. “They came in and whispered in the governor’s ear,” then cleared the building.

Suspicious Package Left At F.E. Warren Gate Prompts Evacuation, Including Capitol

A suspicious package left near Gate 1 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on Thursday prompted an evacuation of nearby homes and the Wyoming State Capitol. “They came in and whispered in the governor’s ear,” then cleared the building, said a meeting attendee at the Capitol.

Greg JohnsonApril 16, 2026

Wheatland Woman Who Allegedly Asked Friend To Kill Husband Pleads Not Guilty

A Wheatland woman accused of trying to hire a friend to kill her husband — out of fear he would take their three children — pleaded not guilty Thursday in district court. Authorities say Molly Hamby asked a friend to make her husband “disappear.”

Kolby FedoreApril 16, 2026

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Will Not Seek Third Term

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday announced he will not seek a third term in office. Wyoming law limits the governor to two terms, but Wyoming Supreme Court precedent suggests that law could be overturned easily. “We have just come off a solid legislative win," Gordon said.

Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Jake NicholsApril 16, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Yellowstone Legal Challenge * Lasers On Aircraft At Guernsey * Wolf Steals Grizzly Signs In Yellowstone

Mac WatsonApril 16, 2026

Lummis Says Congress Should Set Major Climate Change Rules, Not EPA

Wyoming's Sen. Cynthia Lummis has teamed up with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz to defend the EPA's about-face on Obama-era climate change regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. Let Congress make those decisions, they argue.

Clair McFarlandApril 16, 2026

The Wyoming Army National Guard issued a public alert this week after what it described as a recent increase in dangerous laser pointing incidents involving military aircraft operating in the vicinity of Camp Guernsey Training Center.

Wyoming Guard Says Lasers Are Targeting Military Aircraft Over Guernsey

The Wyoming Army National Guard says someone is targeting military aircraft with lasers at its Camp Guernsey training center. Not only is it dangerous for pilots, it can get whoever’s doing it prison time and up to $250,000 in fines.

David MadisonApril 16, 2026

April Marie Morganroth, aka Marie Hamilton

Wyoming Reporter Makes Initial Court Appearance For Second Set Of 10 Felonies

A Wyoming reporter was in a Wheatland courtroom again Wednesday to face 10 felony forgery charges. That’s on top of 10 other felonies she's been charged with for allegedly submitting forged documents and lying under oath while opposing a wind farm.

Dale KillingbeckApril 16, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Voters Get To Decide Who Represents Wyoming. Nobody Else.

Rep. Mike Yin writes, "There are social media pages run by a handful of Wyoming Freedom Caucus legislators and their allies whose entire purpose is to tell you which of your neighbors don't measure up."

Guest ColumnApril 15, 2026

Fed up with raccoons killing his chickens, Cheyenne-area resident Kevin Gunter built a “chicken fortress,” which he dubbed “The Henitentiary."

Laramie County Man Declares War On Killer Raccoons, Builds ‘Chicken Fortress'

A Cheyenne-area man says he’s “not messing around anymore,” declaring war on the raccoons that keep killing his chickens. He spent $1,300 building an impenetrable “chicken fortress” to protect his flock.

Mark HeinzApril 15, 2026

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Freezing Cold Front To Bring Snow, 60 MPH Winds Across Much Of Wyoming

A fast-moving, freezing cold front will bring blizzard conditions with snow and 60 mph winds across much of Wyoming from Thursday afternoon through Saturday. “Folks need to be ready for a shock to the system,” meteorologist Don Day says.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2026

Yellowstone Wolf Steals Sign Warning Tourists About Hungry Grizzly Bears

A Yellowstone wolf showed its more playful side Monday, somehow removing and carrying off a sign put up warning tourists about hungry grizzly bears. “Clearly, this pup had better things to do with it,” says a researcher who captured video of the wolf.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2026

Phyllis Krogman is in handcuffs during her arrest outside the Asotin County courthouse in Washington State in July 2025.

Gillette Woman Accused Of Plotting To Have Husband Kill Her Brother Back In Jail

A Gillette woman charged with plotting to have her husband kill her brother is back in jail in Washington state after an off-duty police officer saw her drinking at a Gillette bar. Her husband got 39 years in prison last month for stabbing the other man.

Kolby FedoreApril 15, 2026

Yellowstone National Park sign Jim Parkin via Alamy 4 15 26

Oregon Man Challenges Yellowstone's Rules As Unconstitutional Overreach

An Oregon man accused of violating Yellowstone National Park’s fishing restrictions and a road closure is challenging the park’s rules as unconstitutional overreach. If he wins, it could upend the park’s ability to enforce many of its rules.

Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Cheyenne Needed Those Homes; State Land Board Let Us Down

Dear editor: The breakdown on April 2nd wasn’t caused by budget limits or a lack of viable proposals. It was caused by Secretary of State Chuck Gray, Superintendent of Education Megan Degenfelder, and Auditor Kristi Racines, whose actions contributed to the meeting’s collapse.

April 15, 2026

Bar Nunn Woman Accused Of Embezzling $200,000 From Special Olympics Wyoming

A Bar Nunn woman and longtime employee of Special Olympics Wyoming was arrested on suspicion of embezzling more than $200,000 from the organization. Casper police say it took months to unravel a scheme that involved “sophisticated methods."

Kolby FedoreApril 15, 2026

President Donald Trump speaks to the press during an event outside the Oval Office of the White House on April 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Letter To The Editor: Republican Hypocrisies Abound

Dear editor: To my Republican neighbors and friends, I’m not asking you to become a Democrat, and I’m not saying that Democrats have not made many mistakes. But don’t these profound hypocrisies bother you too? When is enough, enough?

April 15, 2026

Letter To The Editor: What Safeguards Are In Place So Data Centers Don't Destroy Us?

Dear editor: Proposed mega data centers will require enormous amounts of electricity and water. What are the companies behind these facilities doing to ensure adequate power and water resources when our communities are already under water‑conservation measures?

April 15, 2026