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Billionaire Idaho Rancher Who Has Clashed With Forest Service Could Oversee Agency
Michael Boren, an Idaho rancher and tech billionaire who has a history of clashing with the U.S. Forest Service, has been nominated to oversee the agency. If confirmed he would be in charge of nearly 200 million acres in western states, including more than 9 million in Wyoming.
Sean BarryJune 04, 2025
Early Elk Migration Could Be To Blame For Low Sales At Jackson Antler Auction
An early elk migration out of the National Elk Refuge could be to blame for a plunge in revenue from this year’s elk antler auction in Jackson. The annual auction consistently pulls in about $200,000 but this year’s auction generated only $109,000.
Mark HeinzJune 04, 2025
Wyoming Loves Its History But Its History Groups No Longer Love Each Other
A slow-motion blow-up is happening between three long-time history organizations. The resulting implosion is threatening to split Wyoming’s historical community in two.
Renée JeanJune 04, 2025
$1.7 Million Lighting And Concrete Repairs First Steps To Reopen Green River Tunnel
Transportation work replacing $1.78 million in lighting and concrete pavement are underway as part of the initial work needed to reopen the Green River tunnel since a fiery, fatal, multi-truck accident closed it down four months ago.
Andrew RossiJune 04, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJune 04, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Democrats Going Broke * Massive Geothermal Reserve In Wyo * Mangelsen Blames Park Service For Grizzly Deaths
Wendy CorrJune 04, 2025
Lummis Says Schumer And Other Dems Should Issue Stronger Rebuke To Boulder Attack
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday said Democratic leaders need to respond much more strongly to a rash of antisemitic violence including the attack in Boulder. “We need to make sure that antisemitism does not grow in the United States," she said.
Jackson WalkerJune 04, 2025
Wyoming Rancher Says His Cows Mysteriously Fell Over Dead, Like Cows On Colorado Ranch
A Crook County rancher said the baffling deaths of 15 Colorado cattle is eerily familiar. He never did figure out what killed more than 40 of his cows years ago. “It killed them instantly, whatever it was. They just dropped,” Clint Snook said.
Mark HeinzJune 03, 2025
Wyoming Democrats Are Going Broke And Don’t Want The Press To Report It
The Wyoming Democratic Party State Central Committee said during its Sunday meeting in Rock Springs that it's running at about a $5,000 per-month loss. The party also told the press not to report it.
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2025
Wyoming's Oil Industry Showing Moderate Growth, According To Latest Projections
New oil industry data shows Powder River Basin wells breaking even at $60 per barrel as global market forces create challenges and opportunities. One analyst says if the price per barrel of oil doesn’t go up, it could cost jobs in Wyoming.
David MadisonJune 03, 2025
Elderly Wyoming Mustangs Enjoy Life On Oregon Sanctuary They Helped Make Famous
Goliath and Blue Zeus are two huge mustang stallions who lived hardscrabble lives on the Wyoming range and now enjoy freedom and plentiful forage on a 9,000-acre horse sanctuary in Oregon. Goliath is 33-years-old while Blue Zeus is 24.
Mark HeinzJune 03, 2025
Campbell County Teen Who Stabbed Mom, Prompting Pig Raffle, Pleads Guilty
A Campbell County man faces 20 years to life in prison after he pleaded guilty last week to stabbing his mother in the back while she slept. To cover the cost of the $67,000 air ambulance ride, the family raffled off the man's pigs.
Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2025
While Most Of Wyoming Was Cloudy, Sundance Photographer Gets Spectacular Aurora
When a geomagnetic storm reached Earth’s atmosphere on Sunday, most of Wyoming was covered in clouds. David Porter of Sundance, was awakened by his dog, and was awestruck with his view. “Thank goodness the dog had to pee,” he said.
Andrew RossiJune 03, 2025
Cheyenne's James Johnson Headed To The NBA Finals With Indiana Pacers
James Johnson, a 2007 Cheyenne East High School graduate, will make his first ever appearance in the NBA Finals on Wednesday as a member of the Indiana Pacers.
Matthew ChristianJune 03, 2025
Hazing Of Grizzly 1063 Led To Cubs Being Killed, Photographer Tom Mangelsen Says
World famous wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen said he believes the National Park Service's "hard hazing" of Grizzly 1063 last month led to two of her cubs being killed and cannibalized by a large male grizzly. The National Park Service disputes that.
Mark HeinzJune 03, 2025
Wyoming Cowboys Snag Commitment From Son Of Former NFL Quarterback
Taylor Hasselbeck, a 6-foot-2 three-star quarterback prospect, has committed to play at the University of Wyoming in 2026. He’s the son of former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck and nephew of Super Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck.
Justin GeorgeJune 03, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Excuses And Half-Truths Out Of Laramie County School District #1
Dear editor: To truly address what LCSD #1 sees as a problem of decreasing enrollment, they need to look inward instead of making excuses to the public by blaming external factors.
June 03, 2025
Wyoming Part of Massive Geothermal Reserve That Could Power 10% of America
A new U.S. Geological Survey study identifies Wyoming’s western border as part of a massive geothermal reserve. Geologists say it could be tapped to generate electricity equal to 10% of America’s current power supply.
David MadisonJune 03, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Besides Natural Wonders, Wyoming Is Full Of Oddball Places And Sites
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I love showing off Wyoming’s beautiful places. But there are a bunch of lesser-known odd places that deserve our attention, too.”
Bill SniffinJune 03, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJune 03, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * Mystery: 15 Cows Die In One Day * Wyoming Dems Say Platform Not A Problem * Dept Of Education Investigating UW Over Trans Member
Wendy CorrJune 03, 2025
Torrington Man Who Brutally Beat Ex As She Held Toddler Gets 20-25 Years
A Torrington man was sentenced to 20-25 years for the beating of his ex-girlfriend last year. She was holding the couple’s toddler when she was attacked. Also part of Andrew Atkinson's sentence was a strangulation charge pertaining to a different woman.
Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2025
North Dakota Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man In Neck While Driving
A North Dakota woman is facing attempted second-degree murder charges after Campbell County Sheriff's Investigators say she stabbed a driver twice in the neck. The woman was on her way to Las Vegas when the stabbing happened.
Jen KocherJune 02, 2025
Department Of Education Investigates UW For Trans Sorority Induction
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday announced it’s investigating the University of Wyoming because it “allowed a man to join a campus sorority." But UW was not the entity that inducted a transgender member into the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2025