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The Historic Cato Ranch is a working Black Angus cattle ranch.

Historic Sheridan Rodeo Ranch, Now A Working Angus Operation, For Sale

The P.K. Ranch hosted a rodeo that went head-to-head with Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1928 and still attracted 17,000 people from 28 states. The historic property, today known as the Cato Ranch, is going up for sale.

Renée JeanJuly 04, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Posterity Will Judge Us By Principles, Not Pragmatism

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “The deleted paragraph demonstrates how kicking the can down the road never solves the problem. More often, it makes the problem worse and its solution more costly.”

Jonathan LangeJuly 04, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Say It Isn’t So

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I can’t imagine tourists going all the way to Yellowstone National Park wanting to share the Western culture by eating some glorified dog food. Instead they will want some locally-raised beef or lamb."

Dennis SunJuly 04, 2025

A young bull that escaped the Snowmass Village, Colorado, rodeo grounds Wednesday is still free and independent on the Fourth of July. He ran into an upscale residential neighborhood, where he’s eluded searchers for two days.

Independence Day: Bull Still On The Run 2 Days After Escaping Colorado Rodeo

A young bull that escaped the Snowmass Village, Colorado, rodeo grounds Wednesday is still free and independent on the Fourth of July. He ran into an upscale residential neighborhood, where he’s eluded searchers for two days.

David MadisonJuly 04, 2025

Grizzlies are a common sight out on the prairie flatlands near Augusta, in north-central Montana.

Tiny Montana Towns Adjust To Prairie Grizzlies And Attacks On Livestock

Grizzly bears continue to move back into prairie country in Montana. Near tiny rural communities, they’ve been attacking livestock and eating deer fawns. They've become so prevalent that "the cows didn't even seem to notice" them.

Mark HeinzJuly 04, 2025

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Appearing In A C.J. Box Book Is Dicey, You Could End Up Dead Or A Serial Killer

Bestselling author C.J. Box is well-known for putting names of real Wyoming people in his novels, but many end up dead, a serial killer — or both. Meteorologist Don Day, who appeared as himself in Joe Pickett book is safe, for now. Box says he has no immediate plans to kill him off.

Renée JeanJuly 04, 2025

In what’s become an Independence Day tradition, Cowboy State Daily outdoors writer Mark Heinz plays “The Star Spangled Banner” on a chainsaw. Happy Fourth of July!

The Tradition Continues: Mark Heinz Plays ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ On A Chainsaw

In what’s become an Independence Day tradition, Cowboy State Daily outdoors writer Mark Heinz plays “The Star Spangled Banner” on a chainsaw. Happy Fourth of July!

Mark HeinzJuly 04, 2025

Rihanna Kelver comes out of the women's bathroom near Gov. Mark Gordon's office in the Wyoming Capitol on Tuesday. Kelver used the bathroom to protest Wyoming's new bathroom ban law that went into effect Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Letter To The Editor: Why Wasn't Trans-Person Arrested?

Dear editor: Is the governor going to charge this trans-person with a crime or what? What was the point of making the law if it is not going to be enforced?

July 04, 2025

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Judge Says Rock Springs Woman Accused Of Making Child Porn Has To Stay In Jail

A Green River judge did not hesitate Thursday to deny a woman accused of making child pornography a chance to get out of jail and go to a treatment center. She’s also accused of smuggling meth into jail hidden in a genital orifice.

Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2025

Local departments and the Bureau of Land Management responded in force to the Powder River Fire near Arvada.

Lightning Sparks 11 Wildfires In One Night Across Northeast Wyoming

Fire departments across three counties in northeast Wyoming were stretched thin Wednesday night when a thunderstorm rolled through and left 11 lightning-caused wildfires in its path.

David MadisonJuly 03, 2025

Wyoming truckers are cheering a new Trump administration rule reversing a Biden-era agenda which would have put governors (speed limiting devices) on semi trucks. Truckers say the Biden rule would have been a safety hazard.

Full Speed Ahead: Trump Kills Biden Rule Limiting How Fast Trucks Can Go

Wyoming truckers are cheering a new Trump administration rule reversing a Biden-era agenda that would have put speed limiting devices — called governors — on semitrucks. Truckers say the Biden rule would have been a safety hazard.

Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2025

Summit Fire & Security at 435 N. McKinley in Casper is one of the five locations where a suspected arsonist struck. Employee Jason Thomas said when he arrived at work Thursday morning the grass was smoking around the gas meter behind their business.

Casper Police Looking For Arsonist Who Touched Off Five Fires In 12 Hours

The Casper police are looking for whoever intentionally set five fires around town in less than 12 hours Wednesday night and early Thursday. A man at one of the fire locations said police told him they’re “looking for a dude on a scooter.”

Dale KillingbeckJuly 03, 2025

Fourth of July fireworks being launched at Snow King Mountain in Jackson.

Happy Fourth Of July: Where To Watch Fireworks Across Wyoming

Dozens of Wyoming communities will celebrate America’s independence Friday — the Fourth of July — with parades, barbecues, concerts and fireworks. Here is a list of many of the celebrations. If we missed any, let us know!

Andrew RossiJuly 03, 2025

There are a number of areas around Cheyenne that are already home, or will be, to data centers. That includes the High Plains Business Park in the south part of the city, which is where Meta is building an $800 million data centedr.

Wyoming Being Considered For Location Of Another Huge New Data Center

A partnership between OpenAI and Oracle could lead to the construction of another large data center in Wyoming.  Cheyenne is a very popular location for national data centers because of its location and the availability of the necessary power.

Matthew ChristianJuly 03, 2025

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson holds up a card showing the final vote tally to pass the massive budget bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill on Thursday, July 3, 2024.

Wyoming Delegation, GOP Finish Massive Budget Bill By Fourth Of July Deadline

With the help of Wyoming Republican Harriet Hageman, the U.S. House crossed the finish line Thursday on the federal budget bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. She called it “a major win for Wyoming and the entire nation.”

Sean BarryJuly 03, 2025

Residents living in a neighborhood just north of Cheyenne are lobbying the Laramie County Commission to reverse its approval of a 150-foot cell tower in the field to the left. They say there are health concerns and the tower will drop property values.

Citing RFK Jr., Residents Want Laramie County To Reverse OK Of 150-Foot Cell Tower

Residents living just north of Cheyenne are lobbying the Laramie County Commission to reverse approval of a 150-foot cell tower. Citing RFK Jr., they say there are health concerns with the tower and they worry property values will drop.

Renée JeanJuly 03, 2025

When a Cheyenne restaurant owner posted a PG-rated gay joke on his roadside sign, Wyoming’s top LGBTQ advocacy group decided to run with the joke — and call for more.

Cheyenne Restaurant Owner Makes A Gay Joke On Sign — LGBTQ Group Borrows It

When a Cheyenne restaurant owner posted a PG-rated gay joke on his roadside sign, Wyoming’s top LGBTQ advocacy group decided to run with the joke — and call for more.

Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2025

Multiple agencies responded to a mobile home park at 530 Beaufort St. in Laramie, Wyoming, on July 2, 2025, to a home containing fireworks making materials.

Federal Agents Help ID Explosives That Sparked Evacuation In Laramie Neighborhood

ATF and FBI agents were part of a large response to “potential explosives” in a Laramie home Tuesday that prompted an hourslong evacuation. It turned out to be the fireworks-making materials discovered after the man who lived there died.

Matthew ChristianJuly 03, 2025

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