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Judge Dismisses ACLU Immigration Case Against Sheriff Kozak

A judge on Tuesday dismissed the ACLU's lawsuit against Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak, saying the plaintiffs' complaints didn't match the laws in the case. One plaintiff, a barbershop, noted that deputies had worked with ICE to deport its employee to Nicaragua.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2026

Madeline Daly, right, who shot and killed her 11-month-old boy Basil during a brief standoff with law enforcement after allegedly kidnapping him and fleeing to New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. In New Mexico, life in prison is 30 years.

Wyoming Woman Pleads Guilty To Killing Infant Son In New Mexico, To Get 30 Years

A Wyoming woman who killed her 11-month-old boy during a brief standoff with law enforcement last December after allegedly kidnapping him and fleeing to New Mexico has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. In New Mexico, life in prison is 30 years.

Greg JohnsonAugust 27, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Jake NicholsAugust 27, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Trans Protestor In Court * Missing Hiker Is Found Alive * Dollar Store Turns Into Jerry Springer

Mac WatsonAugust 27, 2026

After Election Loss, Reid Rasner Sues A Sixth Person For Defamation

Reid Rasner, who placed fifth in last Tuesday’s Republican primary election for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat, is suing a sixth person for defamation. This one, against a Missouri-based civil rights attorney, was filed in federal court on Monday.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2026

Trans Protestor Has Self-Defense Hearing Over Drawing Gun In Laramie Street

Rihanna Kelver, an outspoken transgender activist, asked a court Wednesday to drop the aggravated assault charge Kelver faces for pointing a gun at a man who’d shoved the activist to the ground outside of a Laramie bar.

Clair McFarlandAugust 27, 2026

Tom Lubnau: UW President Shane Reeves Could Have Gone Anywhere. He Chose Wyoming.

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Shane Reeves understands that to be a great leader, he needs to listen first. Then ask hard questions and truly listen to the answers. Of all the places in the country he could have chosen, and there were many, he chose Wyoming."

Tom LubnauAugust 27, 2026

Ken Buck: The $40 Trillion Alarm Bell — Record National Debt Can't Be Ignored

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The U.S. national debt crossed another grim milestone this month, surpassing $40 trillion for the first time ever. That's more than double the amount owed in 2017 and is expected grow to $64 trillion within the next decade."

Ken BuckAugust 27, 2026

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How To Best Experience And Photograph Wyoming's 96% Lunar Eclipse On Thursday

A 96.2% full lunar eclipse will be visible over Wyoming on Thursday night, and most people will get to see the best of the blood-red spectacle before bedtime. Here's a full rundown of what to expect, where to see it, and how to photograph it.

Andrew RossiAugust 26, 2026

Ranch Eats owner Troy Strand said filling up his food truck Wednesday morning cost upwards of $265.

High Rates And $265 Fill-Ups: What Wyoming Businesses Want New Fed Chair To Know

As central bank bigwigs gather beneath the Tetons for their annual economy summit, Wyoming business owners want the new Fed chair to understand the economic tug-of-war they're facing amid $265 fill-ups for food trucks and inflated housing costs.

Renée JeanAugust 26, 2026

Twins Rescued From Remote Teton Wilderness Were 'In Way Over Their Heads'

Twin brothers in their 30s were rescued Tuesday after wandering into a remote Teton Wilderness camp dehydrated, disoriented and possibly encountering a bear. Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr described the two North Dakota men as "woefully unprepared."

Kate MeadowsAugust 26, 2026

Two grizzly cubs at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are related to 399, the famous Grand Teton National Park matriarch.

Grizzly 399 Descendants Get Reprieve As Orphaned Cubs Go To Colorado Zoo

Two descendants of Grand Teton's famed Grizzly 399 were sent to a zoo in Colorado Springs after their mother was killed in Montana for cattle predation. Cubs typically are euthanized if no zoo has availability because they won't survive alone in the wild.

Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2026

Rock Springs Dollar Tree Cashier Charged With Pepper-Spraying Customer

A Rock Springs Dollar Tree cashier faces a battery charge for pepper-spraying a customer, who happens to be her father's girlfriend, in the face. The girlfriend allegedly threatened to drag the cashier over the counter during a profanity-laced tirade.

Kolby FedoreAugust 26, 2026

Glenrock has had four Flock cameras positioned around town for roughly two years.

Glenrock Residents Still Frustrated After Town Meeting On Flock Cameras

Glenrock residents still aren't satisfied about why there are Flock cameras in the community, how they got there and what's done with the information collected. There was a standing-room only meeting Tuesday night but participants left frustrated.

Kate MeadowsAugust 26, 2026

An 11-year-old Meridian, Idaho girl remains in critical condition following an Aug. 17 crash on Teton Pass that involved an RV she was riding in. A family friend said the girl’s 12th birthday is Saturday and she is communicating via sign language and a white board.

11-Year-Old Idaho Girl Pinned Under RV On Teton Pass Remains Critical In Utah

Neeka Korn, 11, is on a ventilator and dialysis in a Salt Lake City hospital after she was pinned under her grandparents' RV on Teton Pass on Aug. 17. A family friend says she is in critical condition and faces a long recovery but is responsive.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 26, 2026

Signs of elation when missing Missouri hiker Shaun Mackelprang was found dehydrated and disoriented but alive on Wednesday.

Missing Missouri Hiker Found Disoriented But Alive After Summiting Gannett Peak

Missing Missouri hiker Shaun Mackelprang was found dehydrated and disoriented Wednesday, five days after summiting Gannett Peak and three days after he was reported missing. The signed registry atop Wyoming's tallest peak helped searchers find him.

Kolby FedoreAugust 26, 2026

After five days on the run, Tango was back with his family after he was found outside of Casper — scratched and thinner but otherwise OK.

Hooray! After Massive 5-Day Search, Wyoming Family Finds Missing 120-Pound Dog Tango

After five agonizing days searching the Wyoming prairie for their missing 120-pound white livestock guard dog Tango, Kendra Green's family finally found him Wednesday morning in the BB Ranch area. He was skinny, scraped up and hungry — but alive.

Kolby FedoreAugust 26, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Jake NicholsAugust 26, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Wednesday's headlines include: * Hiker Disappears * Wolf Stalks Hiker Even After Bear Spray * Man Leaving Wyoming Over Property Rights

Mac WatsonAugust 26, 2026

Wyoming's Musical Smith Twins First Met Dolly Parton At Cheyenne Frontier Days

Twin sisters Annie and Amy Smith met Dolly Parton at Cheyenne Frontier Days when they were 14 and dreaming of being country music singer-songwriters. Their career paths would cross several times. "I'm devastated that she's gone," Annie Smith said.

Kerry DrakeAugust 26, 2026

One of the turbine's blades have been removed in preparation for removal.

Chevron Plans To Blow Up Wind Turbines With Explosives This Week Near Casper

Residents could notice a brief loud noise and temporary vibration when Chevron uses explosives later this week to remove 11 defunct wind turbines outside of Casper. The fire department says portions of the base will be blown up to bring down the towers.

Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2026

Wyoming State Agencies Spend Millions On Commercials, Lawmakers Split On Appropriateness

Wyoming state agencies spend millions annually on commercials - some for required notices, some to influence driver behavior and some to promote vaccines. Legislators vary on where they draw the line with funding government ads.

Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2026

Fred Harrison: Cultural Suicide — How Feminism Failed Women and Left Wyoming Empty

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Here in Wyoming, we are living the consequences in our own backyard. Wyoming now records barely 200 more births than deaths annually. Our natural population replacement has functionally flatlined."

Fred HarrisonAugust 25, 2026

Big Horn County Search & Rescue volunteers had responded to four calls over the weekend, and each one ended with good news.

Wild Weekend: 4 More Calls Add To Big Horn County Search & Rescue's Record Pace

Big Horn County Search & Rescue responded to four calls over another wild weekend and is on a record pace in 2026, second only to Teton County. The calls keep coming, regardless of whether they have enough money — which they don't, said the coordinator.

Kate MeadowsAugust 25, 2026