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The Dry Creek Water Reclamation Plant in Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Officials Haven't Said Who Polluted Its Reuse Water System

Speculation is growing over whether a data center could be linked to pollution discovered in Cheyenne's reuse wastewater system earlier this year, as city officials haven't reported the identity of the industrial user responsible for the discharge.

Kate MeadowsJune 30, 2026

A rancher near Choteau, Montana caught video of six grizzlies strolling across his calving lot behind his barn late Monday, and said there were as many as seven bears on his property that night.

Holy Cow! Montana Rancher Spots 'Herd' Of 7 Grizzlies On Property

Montana rancher Neal Collins said a camera on his barn captured a "herd" of seven grizzlies on his property Monday night. The next morning, agents from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hazed 10 grizzlies out of brush across the road from his place.

Mark HeinzJune 30, 2026

Fred Harrison: If We're Going To Make It, We've Got To Channel Our Founders

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "We have tolerated judges enamored with the so-called Living Constitution, treating our founding document not as a binding legal text but as flexible material the current preferences can reshape."

Fred HarrisonJune 30, 2026

Wyoming Republican Party Appeals Judge's Order Telling It To Follow State Law

The Wyoming Republican Party is appealing a judge’s ruling that its rules don’t trump state law in electing its leaders. Now the party is waging multiple legal challenges in which it argues that it may follow its bylaws over Wyoming law.

Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2026

In About-Face, Gordon Lauds Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Girls Sports

In an about-face, Gov. Mark Gordon lauded a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday upholding states' bans on trans participation in girls' sports. In 2023 he called Wyoming's first trans sports ban "draconian."

Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2026

Gillette Man Missing For 2 Weeks In Rugged Weston Hills Recreation Area

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a Gillette man missing for two weeks. The sheriff’s office have deployed drones, K-9 teams, and search and rescue personnel across the rugged terrain, but Schaff has not been found.

Jen KocherJune 30, 2026

Man Caught Carrying Child On Dangerous Yellowstone Grand Prismatic Thermal Pools

Yellowstone visitors near the popular Grand Prismatic Spring were outraged Sunday watching a man carry a child on dangerous thermals pools. "What the hell is wrong with people?” said a visitor who got a photo of the incident.

Andrew RossiJune 30, 2026

Gillette Man Blames 'Black-Out Rage' After Running Over Ex-Girlfriend With Truck

Police say a Gillette man first denied hitting his ex-girlfriend with his pickup, running over her and speeding away. After detectives showed him surveillance video, police say he told them it "could have been a moment of black-out rage."

Kolby FedoreJune 30, 2026

Above, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani with Wyoming Democratic legislators Chris Rothfuss, left, and Ken Chestek.

Wyoming Democrats Say They’re Not Divorcing Party Over Mamdani, Socialism Movement

Prominent Wyoming Democrats say they are not calling for a split in their party due to the growing socialist movement nationally. “Wyoming is not New York City,” so the issues are different, said state Sen. Chris Rothfuss.

Clair McFarlandJune 30, 2026

A Lincoln County man lost control of his truck off, crashed through a guardrail and plummeted into the Snake River on Monday, June 29, 2026. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said the driver survived the fall.

Man Survives After Crashing Truck Through Guardrail And Plunging Into Snake River

A Lincoln County man lost control of his truck, crashed through a guardrail, rolled several times and plunged 20 feet into the Snake River — yet walked away with minor injuries. Wyoming Highway Patrol ticketed the man for failure to maintain his lane.

Andrew RossiJune 30, 2026

Gov. Mark Gordon has designated Wyoming’s famous “Path of the Pronghorn”, one of the longest land migration routes in North America, as protected. While conservationists hailed the move, an energy landman said he hopes it doesn’t impede drilling.

Wyoming's Famous ‘Path Of The Pronghorn’ Gets Protected Status — Mostly

Gov. Mark Gordon has designated Wyoming’s famous “Path of the Pronghorn,” one of the longest land migration routes in North America, as protected — mostly. While conservationists hailed the move, an energy landman said he hopes it doesn’t impede drilling.

Mark HeinzJune 30, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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Jake NicholsJune 30, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Winter Ain’t Done In Yellowstone * Witnesses Crushed By Horrific Crash * Bear-Human Conflicts Continue To Increase

Mac WatsonJune 30, 2026

Dave Simpson: Soccer Fans Bring A Breath Of Fresh Air

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "If ever there was a much-needed breath of fresh air in this country, it has arrived in the form of thousands of soccer fans reveling in how wonderful America is."

Dave SimpsonJune 30, 2026

black bear tries braking into a dumpster in Durango, Colorado. There have been 77 reported bear-related incidents in the area so far this summer, 39 involving trash. (

Human-Bear Conflicts Up Across West Could Signal More Attacks, Removals Coming

It has already been a busy year for human-bear conflicts in Wyoming, Montana and across the West, with people getting mauled and bears being euthanized or relocated. And it could get worse thanks to drought and other factors, some bear observers say.

Mark HeinzJune 30, 2026

Witnesses Describe Chaos, Compassion After Wyoming Crash That Killed Colo. Couple

An older Colorado couple have been identified as the two people killed in a Friday multi-vehicle crash west of Casper. "We made sure she wasn't alone,” said a Jackson woman who was among those who stopped to help the couple and others hurt in the crash.

Kolby FedoreJune 29, 2026

Abe Yoder moved his Amish family to Iowa after he says Crook County officials threatened him with stiff fines and removing his children over outhouse permits. County officials deny those claims and say they only sought wastewater compliance.

Amish Man Confirms Crook County Fight Over Outhouse Drove Family Out Of Wyoming

Abe Yoder moved his Amish family from Wyoming to Iowa after he says Crook County officials threatened him with stiff fines and removing his children over outhouse permits. County officials deny those claims and say they only sought wastewater compliance.

Kate MeadowsJune 29, 2026

Rep. John Bear, a prominent member of the Freedom Caucus, stands near a billboard urging voters to "Stop the Freedom Caucus agenda."

'Common Sense Republicans' Declare War On Wyoming Freedom Caucus

A new political group called the 'Common Sense Republicans' have erected six billboards urging voters to “STOP The Freedom Caucus Agenda." Rep. John Bear, a well-known member of the Freedom Caucus, says he "loves" the billboards.

Clair McFarlandJune 29, 2026

Lovell Woman Accused Of Threatening To Kill Cops And ‘Take This Town Down’

A Lovell woman has been charged with making terroristic threats for threatening to kill cops and prompting part of Main Street to be barricaded during the town’s Lovell Days celebration. “I’m gonna take this town down,” she said, according to police.

Greg JohnsonJune 29, 2026

Eighth-grader Chaney Akin of Cody didn’t just dominate the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma on June 21-27; she won the pole bending aggregate by almost a full second on a teeny-tiny horse to rake in nearly $6,000 on the week.

Cody Girl Wins Two World Rodeo Titles On Famous Horse At National Junior High Rodeo

Chaney Akin of Cody didn’t just dominate the National Junior High Finals Rodeo last week on her diminutive – but nationally famous – horse in Oklahoma, she took home two world rodeo titles. Her famous horse has earned more than $300,000 running barrels.

Julie MankinJune 29, 2026

Goshen County Men Say They Were ‘Too Lazy’ To Bury Shot Dogs, Dumped Them In River

A 75-year-old Goshen County man told investigators he shot a pair of Rottweilers and dumped them in the North Platte River because he feared for his livestock. A neighbor who helped him allegedly said they were “too lazy” to bury the shot dogs.

Greg JohnsonJune 29, 2026

Snowing in Red Lodge, Montana, on Monday, June 29, 2026

Ho, Ho, Ho! Rare June Snow Closes Beartooth Highway, Parts Of Yellowstone

Winter is back in Wyoming as a late June snowstorm closed the Beartooth Highway and Yellowstone's Dunraven Pass. At 9,400 feet, the Top of the World store recorded three inches of snow. “We got our boots out and just kept working," said Libby Lane.

Andrew RossiJune 29, 2026

‘Vote For Greta’: German Shepherd Has Huge Support In Park County

Greta, a German shepherd with a platform of “more belly rubs for all,” is getting huge support in Park County since a “Vote For Greta” sign went up in Cody. “She certainly can’t be worse than, like, half the people running,” said one voter.

Greg JohnsonJune 29, 2026

Sweetwater County School District Apologizes For Barlow Campaign Message On Parent App

Sweetwater County School District No. 1, already a magnet for headlines, apologized Saturday for what it called the error of a staffer releasing a campaign message for gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow through the ParentSquare messaging app.

Clair McFarlandJune 29, 2026

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