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During the winter, the Wyoming Game and Fish contracts with helicopter companies and pilots to capture and transport bighorn sheep and animals for research.

Blindfolded Wyoming Bighorns Ride Helicopters For Research

Until about March, folks might see blindfolded bighorn sheep or deer flying around, slung in harnesses under helicopters. They aren’t being nabbed by well-equipped poachers but are transported for population studies, disease testing and other research.

Mark HeinzFebruary 08, 2026

A growing wildfire just south of Riverton reported Saturday afternoon has jumped the Wind River and has prompted an immediate evacuation order for residents in its path. The fire is well over 100 acres and in an area near houses.

Riverton Residents In Path Of Growing Wildfire Ordered To Leave

A growing wildfire just south of Riverton reported Saturday afternoon has jumped the Wind River and has prompted an immediate evacuation order for residents in its path. The fire is well over 100 acres and in an area near houses.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 08, 2026

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Proposed Bill Would Legalize Corner-Crossing On Wyoming Public Lands

Rep. Karlee Provenza, an outspoken advocate for public land access has introduced a bill legalizing corner-crossing in Wyoming. But Jim Magagna, of the Stock Growers Assoc. says it's too vague. “It almost isn’t a serious piece of legislation,” he said.

Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2026

Hell’s Half Acre, an otherworldly alien landscape, in a remote section of central Wyoming is reopening in May. The area was most-recently made famous by the cult classic movie "Starship Troopers," but access has been restricted since 2005.

Hell’s Half Acre To Reopen, Showcasing Wyoming’s Otherworldly Alien Landscape

Hell’s Half Acre, an otherworldly alien landscape in a remote section of central Wyoming is reopening in May. The area was most-recently made famous by the cult classic movie "Starship Troopers," but access has been restricted since 2005.

Renée JeanFebruary 07, 2026

Cattle near wind turbines

Letter To The Editor: It's Our Land, We Can Develop It How We'd Like

Dear editor: We make our living on land that our families have worked for generations here in the Cowboy State. Ranchers who voluntarily participate in energy development are not undermining Wyoming values. They are exercising them.

CSD StaffFebruary 07, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Hell Isn’t Freezing Over? Where Is Normal Wyoming Winter Hiding?

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming has not seen a winter this mild in 50 years. It was 60 degrees this past week in Lander. Amazing.”

Bill SniffinFebruary 07, 2026

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Joan Barron: Can Our Lawmakers Focus On The Budget?

Columnist Joan Barron writes, ''This should be a compelling, possibly volatile legislative session, with a bag of issues to wrangle over under the watchful control of the Freedom Caucus."

Joan BarronFebruary 07, 2026

Driving cattle to winter pasture near Hulett, Wyoming.

U.S. Cattle Population At 75-Year Low Creates Demand, Profit For Wyoming Ranchers

Low cattle numbers have resulted in Wyoming ranchers finally turning a profit after years of breaking even. “This is the first run we’ve had of really solid profits for a number of years,” rancher and state Sen. Ogden Driskill told Cowboy State Daily.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 07, 2026

The Cheyenne Police Department announced Friday the completion of a “comprehensive” internal investigation into the suicide of a handcuffed man — 22-year-old Aiden Hall — secured in the back of a cop car. A policy violation was identified, and more training for officers ordered.

Cheyenne Police Say Policy Violated In Suicide Of Handcuffed Man In Cop Car

The Cheyenne Police Department announced Friday the completion of a “comprehensive” internal investigation into the suicide of a handcuffed man secured in the back of a cop car. A policy violation was identified, and more training for officers ordered.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 07, 2026

Investigators found special‑education violations at Sweetwater County School District No. 1. Now a Rock Springs mother is calling for the censure of the school board chair months after the board publicly censured her husband.

Parents Demand Apology From Sweetwater County School District Over Censure

Investigators found special‑education violations tied to student privacy and parental rights at Sweetwater County School District No. 1. Now a Rock Springs mother is calling for the censure of the school board chair — months after he publicly censured her husband.

Zakary SonntagFebruary 07, 2026

Deloris “Dee” Arps of Worland is 108 years and 6 months old. She attributes her long life to hard work and determination. She kept going even when it was tough and personal tragedy came her way.

Meet Dee Arps: The 108-Year-Old Who Owned The First Drive-Thru Liquor Store In Wyoming

108-year-old Deloris “Dee” Arps of Worland owned the first drive-thru liquor store in Wyoming -- and had to work the legislature to make it legal. She arrived in Wyoming more than 80 years ago as a new bride with $25 and went straight to work.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 07, 2026

Mike “Moose” Dabich of Hudson was minding his own business 50 years ago when the 7-foot-tall former pro basketball player in a fur coat sparked a Bigfoot panic while fishing in Fremont County, Wyoming.

7-Foot Man In A Fur Coat Sparked A Bigfoot Panic In Wyoming 54 Years Ago

“Moose” Dabich of Hudson, a 7-foot-tall former pro basketball player, was fishing in a fur coat in 1972 when two boys reported they saw Bigfoot. It caused a panic but Dabich didn't clear it up because he was fishing without a license and didn't want to get in trouble.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 07, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, February 7, 2026

Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsFebruary 07, 2026

U.S. Rep. Hariett Hageman, R-Wyoming, at a political rally in Casper, Wyoming, on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Rep. Harriet Hageman: Why I’m Running For The U.S. Senate

Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "My mother is 102 years old — and God bless her she’s still going strong.  She has witnessed unrivaled changes in the last century in this great country, and her personal story reflects what her generation means to all of us."  

Guest ColumnFebruary 07, 2026

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Gov. Mark Gordon: A Cautionary Tale About “Cutting Just to Cut”

Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "Wyoming’s future depends not on how loudly we argue about spending, but on how well we understand it. As the Chief Executive, I want to take a moment to share some of the more important data points about how our state budget actually works."

Guest ColumnFebruary 07, 2026

Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer, left, and Rep. Bill Allemand.

'No-Nuclear’ State Rep. Bill Allemand Has Challenger For House Seat

One of Wyoming state Rep. Bill Allemand’s biggest critics, Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer, is running for Allemand's seat in the Legislature. Allemand has made headlines as an opponent of nuclear storage facilities, including one near Casper.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2026

Mike Lepore is the golf pro at the Airport Golf Course in Cheyenne.

With Record-Breaking Warm Weather, Why Aren't Most Wyoming Golf Courses Open?

With unseasonably warm weather continuing in most of Wyoming this winter, why aren't golf courses filled with people? Golf pros told Cowboy State Daily if they could open their courses, they would. It's just not that easy.

Jimmy OrrFebruary 07, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Pediatrics Academy Faces A Credibility Crisis

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming’s chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is facing a credibility crisis. For years it has testified in public hearings that so-called gender affirming care is safe and effective. Now, that narrative is crumbling."

Jonathan LangeFebruary 07, 2026

A district fireball was reported over Utah, Colorado and Wyoming on Thursday night by dozens of people — similar to this one seen during a previous meteor shower in a file photo. While Thursday's fireball was widely reported, no photos or video of it could be found.

Fireball Lights Up Night Sky Over Flaming Gorge In Southwest Wyoming

Dozens of people across Wyoming, Colorado and Utah saw a colorful fireball streak through the sky Thursday night. Experts say it likely faded over Flaming Gorge with a chance fragments reached the ground.

Andrew RossiFebruary 07, 2026

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Wyoming Bill Could Let 18-Year-Olds Carry Concealed Guns On UW Campus

Wyoming Legislature voted last year to allow concealed firearms on the University of Wyoming campus. Bills this year would allow 18-year-old students to carry, while those 21 and older could do so without permits.

Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2026

Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell told Cowboy State Daily on Friday they've launched a myth-busting campaign to save the agency from its potential destruction. "I was hoping to give a little bit of a reality check," he said.

Wyoming Business Council Launches 'Myth-Busting' Campaign In Effort To Save Itself

Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that it's launched a myth-busting campaign to save the agency from potential destruction. "I was hoping to give a little bit of a reality check," he said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2026

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Sheridan Man Accused Of Threatening To ‘Charlie Kirk’ Musician

After allegedly threatening to assassinate a country music artist on tour like Charlie Kirk, a Sheridan man found himself behind bars this week. He warned the musician “don’t come to Rapid City” and that “a 30-06 would blow your head off.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026

People across Wyoming are trying to help a Montana bronc rider find her stolen horse trailer. Brittany Miller told Cowboy State Daily her "entire life is in that trailer." Online sleuths have been combing through Wyoming webcams to help in the search effort.

"My Entire Life Is In That Trailer": Online Sleuths Helping Cowgirl Find Stolen Trailer

People across Wyoming are trying to help a Montana bronc rider find her stolen horse trailer. Brittany Miller told Cowboy State Daily her "entire life is in that trailer." Online sleuths have been combing through Wyoming webcams to help in the search effort.

Andrew RossiFebruary 06, 2026

State Sen. John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, said he disagrees with a proposed Colorado bill that would allow people hurt by ICE agents during protests to sue the agents. "It's not even a no for me," he said, "it's a hell no."

Wyoming Officials Say Colorado Bill To Sue ICE Agents Would Have Zero Chance Here

Wyoming officials say a bill in Colorado targeting qualified immunity for ICE and other law enforcement would have no chance in Wyoming. “It’s not even a no for me, it’s hell no,” Sen. Jon Kolb said. “It’s an insane bill, and thank God I live in Wyoming.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026

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