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Rocky Mountain Power Says 8.8% Rate Hike Request Not Because Of Data Centers
Rocky Mountain Power is asking Wyoming regulators for another rate hike prompted by rising costs, this time for 8.8%, the company announced Wednesday. “None of the increases ... have anything to do with data centers,” the company says.
Kate MeadowsMay 14, 2026
After A Sheridan County Schools Chief Fired, Two Board Members Quit On The Spot
After a Sheridan county school board voted 3-2 Wednesday to terminate its superintendent’s contracts, two board members quit on the spot. A "lack of decision-making” by the board made the termination not surprising, says the former schools chief.
Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2026
Scott Clem: Pride, Principle, And Who's Really Pulling The Strings
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "The secretary of state took an oath to protect the rights of Wyoming citizens. Instead, he expanded federal power. Voter information will stay with the federal government long after Trump. This was an incredibly stupid move..."
Scott ClemMay 14, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Don’t Judge Fremont County Without Knowing Us
Dear editor: I’m disappointed Chuck Gray didn’t take the time to come to our county, ask questions, and learn more about our unique situation here before he passed judgment from afar.
May 14, 2026
Riverton Teen Charged With Shooting Friend In Head During Horseplay With Gun
More than two months after a Riverton 18-year-old was shot in the head during a night of drinking and horseplay with a gun, another teen has been charged with pulling the trigger. The teen reportedly said he “didn’t mean to do that” before running off.
Kolby FedoreMay 14, 2026
Animal Groups Paid $15,000 To Cody Roberts Whistleblower In Wolf Abuse Case
A pair of animal welfare groups said Thursday they paid $15,000 to a whistleblower who “contributed meaningfully” to the criminal case against Daniel, Wyoming, wolf abuser Cody Roberts. They say the informant came forward “at great personal risk."
Kolby FedoreMay 14, 2026
Wyoming Supreme Court Overturns Block On $50 Million School Choice Program
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a judge's block of the state’s $50 million school choice program. State schools chief Megan Degenfelder says she’s “thrilled by the unanimous decision” and plans to reopen school choice vouchers immediately.
Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2026
How Russia Controlled A Huge Chunk Of Wyoming Uranium, And How Wyoming Got It Back
Russia’s state-run nuclear company owned Wyoming uranium assets until 2021. How that happened remains murky, wrapped in closed federal reviews. “No one knows how they got permits,” says the CEO of the U.S. company that eventually bought out the Russians.
Renée JeanMay 14, 2026
'Trump Interstate' Proposed For All 1,800 Miles Of Highway 287, Lummis Supports
The 460 miles of Highway 287 in Wyoming would be called the "Trump Interstate" if federal legislation passes renaming the entire highway stretching from Texas to Montana. The "I-47 Future Interstate Act" would designate US-287 as a future interstate.
Greg Johnson & Kolby FedoreMay 14, 2026
Raspberry, The ‘Grizzly 399 Of Yellowstone’ Missing For A Year, Feared To Be Dead
It’s been a year since the last sighting of Raspberry, the “Grizzly 399 of Yellowstone.” She usually emerged in May and was highly visible from the road on the park’s east side. Fans are worried she's succumbed to an injury from a 2022 vehicle strike.
Mark HeinzMay 14, 2026
Georgia 30 Million Gallon Water Grab Puts Cheyenne Data Centers Under New Scrutiny
When a Georgia data center quietly drew 30 million gallons of water during a drought, no one noticed until residents’ water pressure dropped. This controversy is causing concern in Cheyenne where 70-some data centers are in various stages of discussion.
Renée JeanMay 14, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Jake NicholsMay 14, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * Ranchers Sell Off Cattle * CheckGate's Bextel Runs For Gov * Gigantic Wind, Solar Project Approved
Mac WatsonMay 14, 2026
Allemand Going To White House, Gets A Break From Random Alcohol Tests
Wyoming state Rep. Bill Allemand, who was charged late last year with drunk driving, doesn’t have to undergo court-ordered random alcohol testing while he’s in Washington, D.C., with other lawmakers, a Buffalo-based magistrate has decided.
Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2026
Gray Wants Gordon To Act To Change Wyoming’s Race-Based House Voting District
A day after Secretary of State Chuck Gray asked Fremont County commissioners to take “immediate” steps to eliminate a race-based county voting district, he sent a similar letter to Gov. Mark Gordon about Wyoming’s lone race-based state House district.
Clair McFarlandMay 14, 2026
Letter To The Editor: We Still Have Hungry Kids
Dear editor: Rep. Ken Pendergraft’s guest column: "Why Did I Vote To Let Hungry Kids Starve?” in his own words, proves more than he intended. The short answer to his question is: because he decided it was too expensive to feed them.
May 14, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Representative Guggenmos Should Not Be On The Ballot
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Rep. Joel Guggenmos did not live in his Riverton-based district for the twelve months prior to taking office. When exceptions are made on flimsy excuses, we sacrifice the rule of law. He should not be allowed on the ballot."
Tom LubnauMay 13, 2026
450-MW Chugwater Wind And Solar Project Gets Unanimous OK From County Planners
A huge wind and solar project near Chugwater to generate 450 megawatts of wind and solar power was unanimously approved Wednesday by Platte County planners. "I want to be able to earn some money off my land,” said one rancher in support of the plan.
Kate MeadowsMay 13, 2026
Opponents Say Rescinding Roadless Rule Will Get Grizzlies Killed, Derail Delisting
At a press conference Wednesday to voice concern over the expected rescinding of the 2001 federal Roadless Rule in national forests, opponents said doing away with the rule will get more grizzlies killed and could derail delisting.
Mark HeinzMay 13, 2026
70-Year-Old Cheyenne Man Accused Of Punching Kid In Face For Riding Bike Too Fast
An argument over riding a bike too fast in a Cheyenne park escalated to a 70-year-old man allegedly punching a 12-year-old boy in the face Monday. The man told police the boy called him a gay slur, then they both ended up with black eyes.
Kolby FedoreMay 13, 2026
Bob Beck, Longtime Voice Of Wyoming Public Radio, To Get Honorary Doctorate From UW
Bob Beck, the longtime voice and leader of Wyoming Public Radio, returns Saturday for the University of Wyoming to give him its highest accolade — an honorary doctoral degree. “I am not speechless often,” says Beck, but he was about this surprise honor.
Wendy CorrMay 13, 2026
Wyoming Ranchers Selling Off Cattle As Drought Tightens Grip Across State
Wyoming’s largest livestock marketing company sold 9,000 head of cattle in a special drought sale on Wednesday when it typically sells 400-700 head a week. “Guys are selling because they’re droughted out,” said the owner of Torrington Livestock Markets.
Kate MeadowsMay 13, 2026
What Was In Package Left At F.E. Warren That Evacuated Capitol Remains A Mystery
Cheyenne residents will likely never know what was in the package left at F.E. Warren Air Force Base last month that evacuated the neighborhood and state Capitol. “Yeah, I’d kind of like to know,” says a man whose granddaughter was locked down in school.
Greg JohnsonMay 13, 2026
Cheyenne Parents Accused Of Killing 4-Month-Old Plead Not Guilty, To Have Trials
A Cheyenne mother charged with murder in the death of her 4-month-old son pleaded not guilty this week. That, along with an earlier not guilty plea from the father, sets the table for both parents to be tried for first-degree murder in separate trials.
Kolby FedoreMay 13, 2026