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Habitat For Humanity The Heart of Wyoming in Casper via Facebook 10 8 26

Arizona Man Gets Prison For Trying To Cash Stolen $540,000 Habitat Check In Casper

An Arizona man who used fake documents in an attempt to steal $540,000 from Habitat for Humanity in Casper is headed to prison. "It is incredibly unfortunate that this individual chose to steal from Habitat for Humanity," the executive director said.

Kolby FedoreOctober 08, 2026

Hunter Vance McGahey said he was worried about his beloved pack goat overheating in scorching weather during a recent hunting trip in the Wind River mountains.

Scorching Heat, Even At High Altitudes, Has Hunters Passing On Shots At Elk, Deer

Even at high elevations, it's been so hot this season that Wyoming hunters aren't shooting elk because they're worried the meat will spoil. “I had to stop about every three-quarters of a mile and let them cool off," one hunter said about his pack goats.

Mark HeinzOctober 08, 2026

Feds Won’t Make Jackson Pay $3 Million Bill For Failed Electric Bus Rollout

After the company that supplied Jackson with eight unrepairable electric START buses went bankrupt, federal regulators won’t make the town pay the $3 million it owes for them. “We parked them because we saw the writing on the wall,” said START's director.

Emma Jane JacksonOctober 08, 2026

A herd of bison stampede through and over a fence in Grand Teton National Park this week

Stampeding Herd Of Bison Breaks Through Fence In Grand Teton National Park

A Teton County wildlife guide captured dramatic video of a stampeding herd of bison breaking through a fence at Elk Ranch Flats in Grand Teton National Park. “I've never seen so many bison running at that speed for that sustained amount of time,” he said.

Andrew RossiOctober 08, 2026

Jackson Man Airlifted After Hitting Bear With His Harley On Idaho Highway

A Jackson man was seriously hurt and airlifted to a hospital after hitting a bear with his motorcycle near Swan Valley on Wednesday evening. “At first, I thought it was a beaver. There was a big chunk of flesh and hair on the road," one motorist said.

Kolby FedoreOctober 08, 2026

Juliette Martinez, left, and Joseph Hanson, parents of 4-month-old who died.

First-Degree Murder Trial Nears For Father Of Brutalized Cheyenne 4-Month-Old

More than a year after his 4-month-old son died, a Cheyenne man is set for a jury trial this month on a first-degree murder charge. Both parents are accused of brutalizing the infant prior to his death in September 2025.

Greg JohnsonOctober 08, 2026

State Sen. Cale Case praised a bill that would impose a near-ban on parents, clergy, medical providers and spouses giving alcohol to people under 21

Wyoming Lawmakers Push For A Near Ban On Parents Giving Alcohol To Their Children

Because of youth alcohol abuse in Fremont County, some local lawmakers are pushing for a statewide near total ban on parents giving alcohol to their children. In Wyoming, it's currently legal for immediate family members to give alcohol to their kids.

Clair McFarlandOctober 08, 2026

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Jake NicholsOctober 08, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Crackdown On Bars * Moose Stuck In Skate Park * Captain Morgan Replaces Big Boy

Mac WatsonOctober 08, 2026

Ken Buck: Socialists Despise Religion. It's Time We Start Packing the Pews Again.

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Socialists want to mitigate and minimize religion because it stands in the way of their goal, which is to amass power for themselves. Places of worship have an opportunity to reclaim their rightful role in our communities and our country, and it starts by ordinary Americans filling the pews again."

Ken BuckOctober 08, 2026

Crook County Needs Only Five Minutes To OK 2,100-Panel Moorcroft Solar Project

A 2,100-panel Powder River Energy solar project got a quick, five-minute approval from Crook County commissioners Wednesday, despite upfront opposition. Company officials “all live here, so they’ve got to deal with this also,” said a commissioner.

Emma Jane JacksonOctober 08, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Setting Barlow’s Record Straight

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In the 2026 governor’s race, much has been said about Eric Barlow’s supposed opposition to fossil fuels. Those statements are untrue. I know because I lived through, and took part in, the split estates debate when it happened."

Tom LubnauOctober 08, 2026

Keith Yosten points to the open land behind his south Cheyenne home where a power transmission line is planned to connect to a Colorado wind farm project. He said he's lived there for 42 years and now fears the impacts the transmission line will have on the area.

Cheyenne Residents Say 16-Mile Power Line From Colorado Wind Farm Will Ruin Area

Some south Cheyenne residents are speaking out against a proposed 16-mile power line from a Colorado wind farm they say will ruin their neighborhood. Laramie County commissioners say interstate rules mean they can't do anything to stop it.

Emma Jane JacksonOctober 08, 2026

Wyoming Border Control, a clothing store that makes comedy videos about meandering Coloradans, has entered the political arena with Sheriff Bufford "endorsing" a candidate.

Wyoming Border Patrol’s Sheriff Buford ‘Endorses’ First Political Candidate

Wyoming Border Patrol, a clothing store that makes comedy videos about meandering Coloradans, has entered the political arena with Sheriff Buford "endorsing" a candidate. “I put his campaign priorities through the official Buford test,” says the ad.

Clair McFarlandOctober 07, 2026

The Jonah natural gas field south of Pinedale in Sublette County, Wyoming.

Sublette County Spending Millions From Financial Reserves To Pay The Bills

Once flush with oil and gas revenue, Sublette County is spending millions from its reserves to cover everyday expenses. With mineral revenues down and costs rising, officials are grappling with how long the county can keep spending at its current pace.

Kate MeadowsOctober 07, 2026

An incoming significant snowstorm will close the Beartooth Highway for the season at 2:30 p.m. Friday, five days earlier than scheduled.

Incoming Snowstorm To Close Beartooth Highway Friday — 5 Days Early

An expected blast of winter-like weather will close the Beartooth Highway for the season at 2:30 p.m. Friday, five days earlier than scheduled. The snowstorm is “the first salvo” of a seasonal shift, said Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiOctober 07, 2026

Casper City Council OKs $58,000 For AI That Analyzes Police Body-Cam Video

Casper City Council approved $58,000 Tuesday for AI software for police that, among other things, can analyze body-cam video and flag interactions for review. “Our goal is not to replace the judgment or experience of our people,” said the police chief.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 07, 2026

Casper Man Hit With Felony For Telling Woman ‘I’ll Get You’ In Front Of Cops

A Casper man in court for trespassing could face serious prison time for telling the landowner, “I’ll get you,” in front of cops while leaving the courtroom. The woman “appeared scared and began to shake,” said a cop who witnessed the threat.

Greg JohnsonOctober 07, 2026

A large bull moose was stuck for hours in a Red Lodge, Montana, skate park on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Bull Moose Rescued After Stuck For Hours In Montana Skate Park

A bull moose that got stuck in a skate park in Red Lodge, Montana, prompted an hourslong, multi-agency effort to get it out Wednesday that ended when the tranquilized animal was pulled out. “It’s been an exciting day in Red Lodge,” said one resident.

Andrew RossiOctober 07, 2026

"We're A Winchester Family": Gillette Couple's Huge Stash Of Pre-64 Winchester Rifles

Patience and Jarod Blocker are rare for their age. The Gillette couple has a passion for classic pre-64 Winchester Model 70 rifles. Planning for next year's Winchester Arms Collectors Association show in Cody, Patience says, "It's going to be bad-ass."

Mark HeinzOctober 07, 2026

Sheridan's "No Name Bar" employee Tierney Clark holds up shake a day cups

Wyoming Bars Shutting Down Shake-A-Days And Football Pools After New Law

Many Wyoming bar owners are shutting down their shake-a-days and football pools because of a new law tightening gambling restrictions. One bar owner said lawmakers have “tilted the favor completely to casinos,” and leave little bars struggling to compete.

Clair McFarlandOctober 07, 2026

Encampment Is Latest Wyoming Town To Wrestle With Airbnbs And Housing Shortage

Encampment is looking to a Jackson town ordinance as a model to regulate short-term rentals as it wrestles with a shortage of affordable homes. Critics question whether restrictions will create more housing for workers or leave vacation homes empty.

Renée JeanOctober 07, 2026

The iconic Wapiti Big Boy, perched along the North Fork Highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park for 13 years, has been replaced by Seagram's Captain Morgan. Not to worry, says owner James Geier: Big Boy will return after a little rehab.

Mutiny! Wapiti's Iconic Big Boy Replaced By Captain Morgan Along North Fork

The iconic Wapiti Big Boy, perched along the North Fork Highway between Cody and Yellowstone for 13 years, has been replaced by Seagram's Captain Morgan. Not to worry, says owner James Geier: Big Boy will return after a little rehab.

Andrew RossiOctober 07, 2026

Gillette police respond after a pickup crashed through a stone wall and into Christina Wright’s yard Tuesday evening. Wright said two children and a woman were riding in the pickup with driver Andrew Ruth, and no one appeared to be injured.

'Angry' Pickup Driver With Two Kids Plows Through Gillette Woman's Stone Wall

A pickup with two kids inside plowed through a Gillette woman’s 4-foot stone wall Tuesday, taking out a hydrant and street signs. A female passenger told homeowner Christina Wright that the driver was angry, going 60 mph and "showing off."

Kolby FedoreOctober 07, 2026

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