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Glenrock Mourns 17-Year-Old Wrestler And Football Player Killed In Car Crash

Glenrock is mourning 17-year-old Kristian Martin, who died Tuesday in a car accident. Martin wrestled and played football for the Glenrock Herders. "He was the kind of kid you genuinely loved having in the room," the Glenrock USA Wrestling Club said.

Kolby FedoreNovember 13, 2026

More than a day after 27-year-old Anthony Bryant was killed in a shooting involving Laramie County sheriff's deputies along Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne, authorities still haven't explained what happened.

Family Member Describes Man Killed In I-80 Shooting Near Cheyenne As 'Troubled'

The 27-year-old man who was killed by Laramie County sheriff's deputies along I-80 east of Cheyenne on Wednesday was "troubled" and "in and out of jail," a family member told Cowboy State Daily. The sheriff's office said it is still investigating.

Kolby FedoreNovember 12, 2026

Garrett's neighborhood Sasquatch as it appeared on a roadside before it was stolen. The sculpture is a local landmark, which is why residents immediately noticed it was gone and want him back.

"Asshats" Steal Sasquatch Statue In Albany County, Residents Demand Return

A Sasquatch statue in Albany County has been ripped from the roadside tree where he's been lurking for years, and residents want him back. One person is furious over the theft and how it was stolen. “The asshats left the screws in the tree," she said.

Andrew RossiNovember 12, 2026

Albany County Courthouse in Laramie, Wyoming.

Blackmail: Man Allegedly Threatens To 'Drill Out' Business Partner's Kneecaps

A Colorado man is accused of threatening to 'drill out' his Wyoming business partner's kneecaps, making ominous references to thermite, and warning of "irreversible repercussions" if he didn't get his money. He faces 10 years in prison for blackmail.

Kolby FedoreNovember 12, 2026

Judge Says College File Of Trans Protestor's Alleged Victim Not Relevant For Trial

After transgender protestor Rihanna Kelver was accused of pointing a gun at a man, Kelver's attorney subpoenaed the man's college files - as possible proof that the man is prone to anti-trans aggression. The judge ruled Tuesday that those files aren't relevant to the case.

Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2026

One Woman's Random Act Of Kindness: $20 Bills To Cody High Students For Lunches

A random woman began handing out $20 bills to several Cody High School students at the Albertsons deli counter for lunch Tuesday and asked nothing in return. "It’s just great to see such kindness in this world," one of the students told Cowboy State Daily.

Andrew RossiNovember 12, 2026

Wolf 1090F has reached the age of 12.5 years, making her possibly the oldest wolf in the history of Yellowstone National Park.

Wolf 1090F Now Tied For Yellowstone's Oldest, Exceeds Average Lifespan By Decade

Mollie's matriarch 1090F wolf turns 12.5 years old this month, tying her for the oldest known wolf in Yellowstone since restoration in 1995. She has already exceeded the average lifespan by nearly a decade and observers say she appears healthy.

Mark HeinzNovember 12, 2026

Patricia McCormick, the author of Pen America’s 2025-26 “most banned book” spoke Thursday at the Campbell County Library in Gillette – a facility that’s been fraught with book controversies for years.

Author Of America's "Most Banned Book" Speaks At Campbell County Library

The author of America’s “most banned book” spoke Thursday at the Gillette library – which has been fraught with book controversies for years. She said her book "Sold" shouldn't be in elementary schools but it's "earned a place in high schools and college."

Clair McFarlandNovember 12, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Jake NicholsNovember 12, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * 1 Dead In 1-80 Shooting * Barlow’s AG Pick Is Democrat * Wyoming’s Warmest Year Ever

Mac WatsonNovember 12, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Forget the Ballot Box. This Weekend’s Caucus Picks Who Runs Things

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Before a single bill gets debated in Cheyenne, the Wyoming House and Senate have to decide who is going to run the place. This weekend, both parties will caucus, elect their leaders, hand out committee assignments and pick committee chairs."

Tom LubnauNovember 12, 2026

Wyomingites’ D.C. Birthday Visit Highlight: Trump Veterans Day Speech At Arlington

Lindsey Kennedy of Evanston wanted to visit Washington, D.C., before President Donald Trump left office. Her husband, Jason, made her birthday wish come true. For Veterans Day, the family was treated to Trump's speech at Arlington National Cemetery.

Sean BarryNovember 12, 2026

Traffic is funneled into one lane along Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne on Wednesday as police respond to a fatal shooting involving Laramie County sheriff’s deputies near mile marker 377.

Suspect Dead After Shooting Involving Laramie County Deputies Along I-80

A suspect was shot and killed during an encounter with Laramie County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday afternoon along I-80 east of Cheyenne. The shooting brought a large police response to the highway, where officers worked to control traffic while emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Kolby FedoreNovember 12, 2026

Story’s Wagon Box Restaurant Listed For $3.195 Million, New Chef Plans Reopening

The historic Wagon Box restaurant in Story is listed for $3.195 million, but owner Paul McNiel isn’t “hellbent” on selling. A new chef from Washington, D.C., hopes to reopen the restaurant by mid-December as McNiel considers a sale or seeks a financial partner.

Renée JeanNovember 12, 2026

Wyoming Energy Leaders Call New Federal Permitting Reform Bill A ‘Game Changer’

Sens. Barrasso and Lummis voted to advance a permitting overhaul that supporters say would cut years of federal red tape for Wyoming energy projects. "This is a game changer for Wyoming," said Ryan McConnaughey, of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 12, 2026

Barlow's Attorney General Is A Democrat. Former Wyoming AGs Say It Doesn't Matter

Incoming Republican Gov. Eric Barlow has chosen Walter Eggers, a Democrat, as his attorney general. Three former Wyoming AGs say party affiliation does not matter for the non-political position. "It's about the law," said former AG Gay Woodhouse.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2026

Photographer Dave Bell of Pinedale can’t remember a longer, more colorful fall than the one still going on in southern and western Wyoming

Wyoming's Warmest Year Ever Continues, Photogs Say Fall Color In South Is Best Ever

With seven weeks to go, the National Weather Service says 2026 will be the warmest year in Wyoming's recorded history. Photographers say the fall colors in southern and western Wyoming is the best they've ever seen.

Andrew RossiNovember 11, 2026

Report: Ranchers See Prices For Cows Drop 20% Since Start Of 90-Day Beef Plan

Ranchers are getting nearly 20% less for cows used in ground beef since President Trump's 90-day plan to lower prices, according to a new report. Meanwhile, meatpackers are paying less and consumers are seeing little savings at the grocery store.

Kate MeadowsNovember 11, 2026

Levi Johnson was looking for his baby’s overdue medicine when he found four baskets of other people’s mail beside his neighborhood’s mailboxes. He says a postal carrier later acknowledged leaving them behind.

Wyoming Dad Searching For Baby’s Overdue Medicine Finds Boxes Of Mail Left On Road

Levi Johnson had to do some detective work when his baby’s medicine failed to show up in his Burns mailbox. When it finally arrived, he found four baskets of mail left beside the road. He says a postal carrier later acknowledged leaving them behind.

Renée JeanNovember 11, 2026

Someone in Cheyenne called the cops after spotting strangers wandering around a neighbor's home early in the morning. Turns out, they were there to put up Christmas lights.

Another False Alarm: Cops Called On Strangers — Who Are Christmas Light Guys

Cheyenne cops were called when someone spotted strangers around a neighbor’s house. Turns out, they were putting up Christmas lights. Calls like this are frequent. Of the 2,348 suspicious-activity reports this year, only 22% led to criminal investigations.

Kolby FedoreNovember 11, 2026

Rural Laramie County Woman Says Badger Ruining Her Life, Murdering Her Chickens

A Laramie County woman said she’s at wit's end trying to combat a badger that “murdered my entire chicken flock” and has since evaded her efforts to trap it. She says the lone badger is an "overachiever" and her livestock dogs haven't been any help.

Mark HeinzNovember 11, 2026

The FBI released images of Jose Del Carmen Garcia Martinez in its Monday reward announcement.

Convicted Colorado Child Sex Offender Flees Trial On Harley, Spotted In Wyoming

A convicted child sex offender who disappeared during his Colorado trial, ditched his ankle monitor and fled on a Harley-Davidson was later spotted in Wyoming. Jurors found him guilty of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with disabilities.

Kolby FedoreNovember 11, 2026

Who Took A Sublette Commissioner's Sign One Day After He Helped Kill A Project?

A Sublette County commissioner said someone stole the sign to his ranch, committing a felony, one day after he helped kill a development project. The project developers don't admit taking the sign, but say it's not theft since it was on their property.

Clair McFarlandNovember 11, 2026

Angry Farm Owners Put Store On Market, Accuse City Of Cheyenne Of 'Crony Capitalism'

David and Tommie Kniseley have put their farm store 'WY Fresh Farm' on the market after a bitter fight with the Cheyenne City Council, and they're accusing the city of "crony capitalism" on their way out. They closed the store permanently Saturday.

Kerry DrakeNovember 11, 2026