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Gillette Man Already Convicted Of Assaulting Woman Now Accused Of Strangulation

A Gillette man who is already convicted of assaulting a woman is now accused of choking her until her vision went black, and he is blaming her. Confronted with a bite mark on her back, the man told police: “No, no, no. Maybe [another woman] bit her.”

Kolby FedoreSeptember 04, 2026

The Cheyenne office of the National Weather Service says an equipment failure knocked it offline for “a couple of days” this week, including the office’s radar data. In the meantime, NWS offices in Riverton and Denver pushed out Cheyenne’s weather info.

Equipment Failure Knocks Cheyenne National Weather Service Office Offline For Days

An equipment failure knocked the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne off its normal channels for days this week, cutting its ability to send weather information directly to the outside world and apparently taking its radar data offline with it.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 04, 2026

This mule deer buck, reported to be somewhere in Bondurant, could set the new record for Wyoming’s biggest buck ever.

Monster Mule Deer Could Obliterate Record For Wyoming’s Biggest Buck Ever

Wyoming hunters are buzzing over photos and videos of a monster mule deer buck, thought to be near Bondurant. Outdoorsman say it could shatter the record for Wyoming’s biggest buck. “He’s knocking on the door of 300 inches,” one hunter said of its rack.

Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2026

Jonathan Lange: I'm Not Buying The Hype About DOJ Observers

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “I think that the citizens of Wyoming are tired of being used as extras in B-movie agitprops. We’ve seen this flick playing in Colorado since globalist millionaires flipped it from a reliably red state to a Rocky Mountain bastion of blue.”

Jonathan LangeSeptember 04, 2026

Dennis Sun: Celebrating Grazing

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "One of the issues worldwide is rangelands remain almost invisible to those who finance and govern the natural world. Maybe not so much in America, but around the world, this is an issue."

Dennis SunSeptember 04, 2026

Guest Column: Property Rights Must Be Part Of The Data Center Debate

Guest columnist Frank Falen writes, "For those who oppose them, consider the alternative: if this infrastructure is not built here, more will be built in countries like China, where our communities have no say, oversight and economic benefit whatsoever."

Guest ColumnSeptember 04, 2026

A white-collared adult grizzly has been spotted in the South Fork area near Cody recently.

Rare Adult White-Collar Grizzly Bear Seen Roaming In The South Fork Near Cody

A large adult grizzly bear with a white collar "tuxedo" was spotted on a ranch in the South Fork area outside of Cody. Cubs commonly have white fur around the neck and upper chest, but the marking is exceedingly rare in adult grizzlies.

Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2026

New York Trucker Faces Homicide Charge For Fatal 2025 I-80 Chain-Reaction Crash

Nearly 17 months after a New York trucker allegedly killed one person and hurt five others when he reportedly “plowed through” a line of vehicles on an icy Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County, he now faces an aggravated homicide charge in Wyoming.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 04, 2026

With other states making aggressive moves to attract nuclear businesses, Carbon County commissioners are asking what Wyoming can do to stay in the game.

Carbon County Exploring Ways To Attract Nuclear Energy Without Building Reactor

With other states making aggressive moves to attract nuclear businesses, Carbon County commissioners are asking what can be done to get their county in the game. At one time, the Rawlins area was a center of uranium mining in the state.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 04, 2026

University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves

West Point Professor Sues UW President, Says He Lost Job Over Global Warming

A West Point professor who claims he was stifled, then had his contract canceled for teaching humans are a major cause of climate change, is suing new University of Wyoming president Shane Reeves, a former dean of the school, and other officials.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2026

New University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves claims in a series of videos smack-talking Saturday's 118th Border War football game against Colorado State University that he's going to suit up for the game.

New UW President Shane Reeves Says He's Going To Suit Up And Play Against CSU

As a dean at West Point, new University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves starred in a popular series of videos to pump up the Cadets' football fans. He’s continuing the tradition in Laramie, and says he's going to suit up and play on Saturday.

Kerry DrakeSeptember 04, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, September 4, 2026

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Jake NicholsSeptember 04, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, September 4, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * More Death On Teton Pass * Reservation Pastor Wants Protection * Hikers Almost Come To Blows Over Mountain Goats

Mac WatsonSeptember 04, 2026

Lindsay Clancy sits at the defense table during her Massachusetts trial on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, as the court addresses a deadlocked jury.

High-Profile Wyoming Moms Condemn Baby-Killing Jokes During Lindsay Clancy Trial

Three high-profile Wyoming moms condemn the dark, baby-hurting jokes surfacing during the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. But they also urge thoughtful reflection on the trial, and some said they're grateful for the spotlight on post-partum conditions.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2026

Rod Miller: On Election Day, Wyoming Will Define the Term “Conservative”

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "What is your bullshit detector telling you about Checkgate Becky? Your vote will determine how Wyoming defines the word conservative."

Rod MillerSeptember 04, 2026

A thief stole a suitcase and coffee from the back of Cameron Hersberger’s pickup in the wee hours Tuesday in the parking lot of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Hershberger, left, and Kelcy Deeds came to Wyoming to hunt bears.

As Hunters Dozed On I-80, Thief Swiped Suitcase And Coffee — But Left Pricey Gear

While two hunters snoozed in the cab of their pickup in the wee hours Tuesday along I-80, a thief swiped a suitcase and hand-roasted coffee from Belize from the bed — but left expensive hunting gear, a chainsaw, and camera inside a backpack.

Mark HeinzSeptember 03, 2026

Foundations For Nations Pastor Sarah Lucas told Cowboy State Daily harassing and threatening behavior from protest leaders Alice Thomas and Darci Quiver has been pronounced and ongoing.

Reservation Pastor Files For Protection Orders Claiming Threatening Behavior

The Arapahoe-area pastor who made headlines for a controversial sermon describing Northern Arapaho Tribal sundance rituals as idolatry, and urging fidelity to Jesus, has filed petitions for protection against two women who have led protests against her.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 03, 2026

Cheyenne Man Faces Felony For Slashing 52 Tires At Low-Income Apartment Complex

A Cheyenne man said Thursday he went out of his mind when he allegedly slashed 52 tires on 22 vehicles parked in front of their homes at a low-income apartment complex. "It’s like taking food out of (my son's) mouth,” said one victim.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 03, 2026

While searchers looking for hiker Timothy Smith remained in the Grand Canyon, Smith's family made a difficult move of its own Wednesday night. They boarded a plane for his home state of Texas.

Search For Wyoming Hiker Lost In Grand Canyon Flood Still A Rescue, Not Recovery

Five days after Timothy Smith vanished in a deadly Grand Canyon flash flood, there is no sign of the Wyoming hiker. As his immediate family heads to Texas to be around more family, the Park Service still calls it a search-and-rescue, not recovery, mission.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 03, 2026

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with U.S. travel executives in the Oval Office of the White House on September 02, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Wyomingites, Trump Differ On Whether Data Center Foes Will Be ‘Backwards And Poor’

Wyomingites on both sides of the data center issue are taking exception to President Trump's claim that communities opposed to data centers will be "backwards and poor." What fits for one town doesn't necessarily fit for another, an industry leader says.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 03, 2026

Newcastle Man With Prior Stalking Convictions Charged Again After 38 Calls To Woman

A Newcastle man is facing up to 10 years in prison on felony stalking charges after he allegedly called a woman 38 times in three hours and banged on her doors and windows because she was "ghosting" him. Court records show he is a convicted stalker.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 03, 2026

Not A Done Deal: Laramie Range Wind Project Gets Permit, But Many Hurdles Remain

The proposed 41,000-acre Laramie Range Wind Project overcame one hurdle with Tuesday's permitting, but many more remain for the 139-turbine proposal on private and state land near Cheyenne -- including meeting 26 conditions not yet made public.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 03, 2026

Hikers got into an aggressive confrontation in Glacier National Park over an encounter with mountain goats.

Hikers Come To Blows Over Mountain Goats In Glacier: "You Want To Die?"

A group of hikers nearly threw punches and rocks at each other in Glacier National Park because one hiker was upset that two tourists (one wearing a Hawaiian shirt and the other wearing flip-flops) left a trail to get a better view of some mountain goats.

Andrew RossiSeptember 03, 2026

Darrick M. Mittlestadt and Angela Mittlestadt

Trial Near For Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Abusing 50-Pound, 13-Year-Old Son

More than a year after pleading not guilty to starving their then-50-pound, 13-year-old son, a jury will hear the child abuse case of a former Laramie County fire chief and his wife. "I’m only allowed to eat one meal a day," the boy told investigators.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 03, 2026

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