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'It's Brutal': Wyoming Can't Grow Hay, So Ranchers Pay Big Bucks Or Sell Livestock

Wyoming ranchers are struggling with an existential problem out of their control. Hay has become harder to find, harder to grow, and more expensive to buy. Some say this will hasten the end of family farms and ranches that can’t afford to feed their animals.

Andrew RossiJuly 22, 2026

Numerous law enforcement vehicles with emergency lights flashing were clustered near athletic fields east of Ace Hardware, where officers appeared to be investigating and searching vehicles.

Three Arrested After Reported Armed Robbery Outside Cheyenne Ace Hardware

A reported armed robbery outside of an Ace Hardware in east Cheyenne sparked a major police response Wednesday. Three people were arrested and multiple firearms recovered. "I saw someone in handcuffs and cops looking through the vehicle," a witness said.

Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

One Man Charged After Sweeping Drug Raids Across Western Wyoming, Eastern Idaho

A 42-year-old man is facing five felony drug charges and another count of child endangerment after the DEA and DCI launched drug raids in Lincoln County, Teton County and Victor, Idaho. Investigators said they seized large quantities of meth and cocaine.

Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

This grizzly was photographed on May 6 in Glacier National Park in Montana. There was a fatal bear attack in the park on May 3.

"Nightmare Scenario": Victim Of Glacier Grizzly Attack Likely Surprised Bear In The Dark

Officials concluded Tuesday that a 33-year-old man likely surprised a grizzly in the dark before he was killed in Glacier National Park in May. Running into a bear in the dark is a “nightmare scenario,” said an outdoorsman who was in the park at the time.

Mark HeinzJuly 22, 2026

Biteman Criticizes GOP Endorsements, Says Chuck Gray "Chuckie-Boy" Is Establishment

U.S. House candidate Bo Biteman is one of many criticizing the Republican Party's decision to endorse candidates. He called Chuck Gray, who sought and received the endorsement, the establishment. "Well Chuckie-boy you’re the insider, buddy," he said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2026

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Woman Accused of Stealing $200K From Special Olympics To Plead Guilty To Six Felonies

A Bar Nunn woman has agreed to plead guilty to six felonies for embezzling $206,000 from Special Olympics Wyoming. Her attorney told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that she is "very remorseful for her actions and deeply regrets them."

Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

A black bear sow pauses atop a granite boulder after a July 11 encounter with runner Kaitlin Leonard on Casper Mountain.

Seeing More Bears On Casper Mountain? Drought Might Be The Reason

Black bear sightings have stirred conversation on Casper Mountain this summer, but wildlife officials say the bear population hasn't grown. Instead, drought and a poor berry crop are sending them farther in search of food.

Kolby FedoreJuly 22, 2026

A view to a kill — Cheyenne Frontier Days new skybox experience offers a commanding view of the action. Sound is wired directly into the skyboxes as well,, making it an immersive rodeo experience.

Cheyenne Frontier Days' New Skybox Delivers Luxury — And An Over The Top View

Soft seats, catered food, and a commanding view — Cheyenne Frontier Days’ premium skybox experience already has fans. “The view above Chute 9 is incredible,” one said. “I think it’s going to be harder and harder to get these as people find out.”

Renée JeanJuly 22, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJuly 22, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Today's headlines include: *14-year-old Ropes Drowning Man *Eric Barlow Campaign Releases Big Poll *Tourist Illegally Climbs On Moulton Cabin Building

Mac WatsonJuly 22, 2026

Barlow Campaign Releases Poll Claiming Big Lead Over Degenfelder And Bien

The Eric Barlow gubernatorial campaign released an internal poll Tuesday showing a significant lead over both Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien. According to his internal polling numbers, 42% of voters support Barlow while Degenfelder is at 19% and Bien at 14%.

Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2026

Guest Column: Let's Lead. But Let's Lead Wisely.

Rep. Ann Lucas writes, "The question is not whether Wyoming should have data centers. The real questions are where they belong, how many our infrastructure can responsibly support, and whether Wyoming citizens, not just corporations and government budgets, benefit."

Guest ColumnJuly 22, 2026

Bull fighters Dusty Tuckness (left) and Cody Webster (right)in the bull riding at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Tuesday, July 21.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Scenes from Tuesday's Cheyenne Frontier Days' festivities from Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler.

July 22, 2026

Fred Harrison: Stupid Is as Stupid Does — The Case for Governing AI in Wyoming

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Data centers are not coming; they are here, and more are coming. Every month spent on cooling-water permits without legislating the privacy of the data is a month the real policy gets written somewhere else, on terms Wyoming did not negotiate."

Fred HarrisonJuly 21, 2026

Mia, a German shepherd, was trying to take a bathroom break during a road trip with her owners when Yellowstone tourists mistook her for a bear.

Tourists Stop To Look At Yellowstone Bear — But It Was Only A Pooping Dog

Tourists driving through Yellowstone thought they had spotted a bear, so they stopped their cars to look at it. They were disappointed to learn it was only a pooping German shepherd. "She looked very much like a small bear,” said the dog’s owner.

Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2026

Jackson Man Accused Of Blasting Driver With Bear Spray In Road Rage Showdown

A Jackson man is accused of blasting another driver twice with bear spray during a Sunday road rage showdown, leaving the victim struggling to breathe. He admitted using bear spray on the other driver, but told police it was self-defense.

Kolby FedoreJuly 21, 2026

A tourist caught on video climbing one of the Mormon Row buildings in Grand Teton Park broke the law and disrespected “my family’s heritage,” said the grandson of T.A. Moulton who, along with his brother, built the most famous homesteads on Mormon Row.

Grand Teton Tourist Caught Illegally Climbing On Famous Mormon Row Building

A tourist caught on video climbing one of the famous Mormon Row buildings in Grand Teton Park broke the law and disrespected “my family’s heritage,” said the grandson of T.A. Moulton who, along with his brother, built the most park's famous homesteads.

Andrew RossiJuly 21, 2026

Cheyenne Woman Accused Of Murdering Newborn 38 Years Ago Wants New Hearing

Attorneys for a former Cheyenne woman accused of murdering her newborn boy 38 years ago say there’s not enough evidence for a trial and want a judge to order a new preliminary hearing. She's also out of jail on a lower bond granted last week.

Greg JohnsonJuly 21, 2026

Grizzly advocates in Montana want bear spray to be mandatory for hunters like wearing fluorescent orange is now.

Montana Grizzly Advocates Want Bear Spray Mandatory for Hunters, Trappers

Grizzly advocates in Montana submitted a petition Tuesday to make bear spray mandatory for hunters like wearing fluorescent orange is now. Guy Eastman of Cody has hunted numerous times in grizzly country and said the idea “isn’t going to fly with hunters.”

Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2026

Doctor Who Lobbied Against Child Sex Changes Wins Second Chance In Court

The doctor Gov. Gordon sought to remove from the Wyoming Board of Medicine for advocating a ban on child sex changes has won his appeal – halfway. A Tuesday ruling sent the case back to federal court, reviving First Amendment claims against Gordon.

Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

After Church Blowup, Arapaho Tribe Says No 'Ministries' Without Permission

Days after a religious clash exploded on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Northern Arapaho Tribe’s government says it has adopted a new policy requiring ministry and charitable groups to get tribal authorization for their work on the reservation.

Clair McFarlandJuly 21, 2026

Aggressive elk attack far more people than grizzlies, black bears, coyotes and mule deer, according to an extensive study. Elk "can inflict serious damage with those stomps and kicks,” said a wildlife specialist. Here, an elk gets aggressive with a car near Mammoth, Wyoming.

Study: In Tourist Areas, Aggressive Elk Attack Far More People Than Grizzly Bears

Aggressive elk attack far more people than grizzlies, black bears, coyotes and mule deer — especially in tourist areas, according to an extensive study. Elk "can inflict serious damage with those stomps and kicks,” said a wildlife specialist.

Mark HeinzJuly 21, 2026

Jory Thomas, 14, practices his roping, which came in handy over the Fourth of July weekend when he roped a man who fell into the Yellowstone River.

14-Year-Old Ranch Kid Ropes Drowning Man On Yellowstone River, Saves Life

A 14-year-old ranch kid from Big Timber, Montana, had a rope in his hand when cries for help erupted from the Yellowstone River. He sprinted into the water, threw one loop and caught a struggling man around the arm and neck, pulling him safely to shore.

Kolby FedoreJuly 21, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJuly 21, 2026

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