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When Wyoming’s most-decorated soldier returned to Vietnam as part of a Wyoming PBS documentary, he did not expect to meet a man who witnessed his actions at a battle that led to a Medal of Honor nomination. The words his former foe spoke “changed” his life.

Lee Alley, Wyoming's Most Decorated Veteran: Life Changed By Former Vietnamese Foe

When Wyoming’s most-decorated soldier returned to Vietnam as part of a Wyoming PBS documentary, he did not expect to meet a man who witnessed his actions at a battle that led to a Medal of Honor nomination. The words his former foe spoke “changed” his life.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 27, 2026

“The most excitement we have around here” is how locals describe Thursday’s slow-speed, backward chase through Upton. And it really wasn’t a chase, the police chief says, it was an officer running interference for a truck stuck in reverse.

Slow-Speed Backward Chase Through Upton ‘The Most Excitement We Have Around Here’

“The most excitement we have around here” is how locals describe Thursday’s slow-speed, backward chase through Upton. And it really wasn’t a chase, the police chief says. It was an officer running interference for a truck stuck in reverse.

Greg JohnsonMarch 27, 2026

A House subcommittee heard testimony Wednesday that 14 years without new federal coal leasing has put the nation's energy supply of coal at risk. “Doing nothing on this important issue is simply not an option,” U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman said.

Wyoming Coal Shortage Could Hit by 2030, Congress Told

A House subcommittee heard testimony Wednesday that 14 years without new federal coal leasing has put the nation's energy supply of coal at risk. “Doing nothing on this important issue is simply not an option,” U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman said.

David MadisonMarch 27, 2026

Sculptor LaQuincy Reed, Curator Harvey Deselms and Donor Michael Tyler worked together to make it possible to produce a new bronze statue in honor of Barney Ford, a former slave who built the fanciest hotel in Cheyenne when Wyoming was still a territory.

How A Runaway Slave Found A New Life As Cheyenne's Rich 'Black Baron'

Barney L. Ford, a runaway slave who brought elegance to the rugged tent city of Cheyenne, built a fortune and became known as the city's "Black Barron" was recently honored with a bronze statue. It stands across from where his famous hotel once stood.

Jackie DorothyMarch 26, 2026

A Wyoming reporter is facing an additional 10 felony charges after allegedly forging USDA loan documents for a property purchase. She's already facing 10 felony charges for submitting forged documents and lying under oath before the Industrial Siting Council.

Wyoming Reporter Now Facing An Additional 10 Felony Charges

A Wyoming reporter is facing an additional 10 felony charges after allegedly forging USDA loan documents for a property purchase. She's already facing 10 felony charges for submitting forged documents and lying under oath before the Industrial Siting Council.

Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2026

Frank Chapman, Wyoming's first state public defender (left), and Frank Chapman, a former Florida politician who is running for Wyoming's U.S. House seat

Major Conservative Group Confuses Two Frank Chapmans, While One Runs For Congress

The Conservative Political Action Conference has confused which Frank Chapman of Wyoming is speaking at its Texas event this week. They promote the Frank running for U.S. House, but credit him wrongly with being Wyoming's first public defender in 1978 - when he was 10.

Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2026

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‘He Can’t Have My Kids’: Wheatland Woman Charged With Soliciting Husband’s Murder

A 28-year-old Wheatland woman is accused of soliciting a friend to kill her husband, and wanting the deed done quickly because she was afraid he’d take their three children from her. The husband discovered their text conversation plotting to kill him and went to police.

Greg JohnsonMarch 26, 2026

Michael Punke talks to Laramie County Community College students about his book, "The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge." HIs book, which inspired the Oscar-winning movie, The Revenant, weaves a lot of Wyoming into it. That's because Punke was born in Lovell and grew up in Torrington.

The Untold Wyoming Story Behind The Oscar-Winning Movie, ‘The Revenant’

The Oscar-winning movie, “The Revenant,” has a lot of Wyoming woven into it. That’s because the book that inspired it was written by Lovell-born and Torrington-raised author Michael Punke. “I’m very much a product of Wyoming public schools,” he said.

Renée JeanMarch 26, 2026

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Smithsonian Voting Exhibit Tours Wyoming, Museums Put Democracy On Display

The "Voices and Votes" traveling exhibit on American democracy and voting history will begin a six-stop tour across Wyoming starting April 18 in Sheridan. It’s based on a display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.

David MadisonMarch 26, 2026

Landry Mabry’s Grand Champion Junior Market Barrow pig sold for $505,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, beating last year’s record of $501,000. His was the top pig of 2,200 pigs in the show.

Holy Cow! Pig Raised By 15-Year-Old Sells For World Record $505,000

A 15-year-old Texas boy sold his champion pig for a record $505,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and gets to keep about 10%. Wyoming FFA's Stacy Broda says although the money is always fun, raising livestock is more about teaching responsibility.

Kate MeadowsMarch 26, 2026

A Cheyenne junior high school teacher seen on video on his knees in front of a female student telling her that “I did something very wrong” has been removed from the classroom. Meanwhile, the district attorney’s office is reviewing the case.

Cheyenne Teacher On Knees In Video Begging Student Taken Out Of Classroom

A Cheyenne junior high school teacher seen on video on his knees in front of a female student telling her that “I did something very wrong” has been removed from the classroom. Meanwhile, the district attorney’s office is reviewing the case.

Greg JohnsonMarch 26, 2026

The COVID-era censorship controversies that fueled a famous case in which people accused the Biden administration of threatening social media companies thrust now-Rep. Harriet Hageman into the limelight in 2021. It also ended in a settlement Wednesday. 

Biden-Era Social Media Censorship Lawsuit Ends; Hageman: "It Was Pretty Blatant"

Long before the famous COVID-era censorship lawsuit Missouri v Biden ended Wednesday, Rep. Harriet Hageman called out the federal government for badgering social media companies. “It was pretty blatant what was going on,” she told Cowboy State Daily.

Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2026

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Tom Lubnau:  The Court Drew a Map. The Legislature Drove Into the Ditch.

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The 'Human Heartbeat Act' will likely be struck down — for the same reasons as before. The Constitution hasn’t changed. The Court’s reasoning hasn’t changed. And when it happens, expect outrage. Expect blame aimed everywhere but the mirror."

Tom LubnauMarch 26, 2026

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Rep. Allemand DUI Case: Body Cam Video Shows Arrest, Now Judge Considers Legality

In a Buffalo courtroom Wednesday, a magistrate watched body cam video of Rep. Bill Allemand’s Dec. 28 DUI arrest and listened to a combination of evidence, testimony and closing statements. Now the magistrate is deciding whether that arrest was lawful.

Clair McFarlandMarch 26, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Allemand Court Hearing * Wyo Processing Rare Earths * Lovell Fire Thought ‘Human-Caused'

Mac WatsonMarch 26, 2026

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Albany County Man Accused Of Beating Father Bloody In Front Of Young Daughter

An Albany County man accused of beating his father bloody and unconscious in front of his young daughter, then putting a knife to his throat, had his case elevated to felony-level court on Tuesday.

Greg JohnsonMarch 25, 2026

Wyoming is processing rare earths for the first time at a new Upton plant, marking a major step toward a U.S. supply chain independent of China. The site could pave the way for hundreds of high-tech jobs and national security gains.

Wyoming Begins Processing Rare Earths For The First Time

Wyoming is processing rare earths for the first time at a new Upton plant, marking a major step toward a U.S. supply chain independent of China. The site could pave the way for hundreds of high-tech jobs and national security gains.

Renée JeanMarch 25, 2026

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Guest Column: The Truth About The Second Amendment Protection Act

Gun Owners of America's Mark Jones writes, "When Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed SAPA, which would have added a civil process to Wyoming's existing criminal Second Amendment Protection laws, he misrepresented many aspects of the actual bill text."

Guest ColumnMarch 25, 2026

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