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A suspicious package left near Gate 1 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on Thursday, April 16, 2026, prompted an evacuation of nearby homes and the Wyoming State Capitol. “They came in and whispered in the governor’s ear,” then cleared the building.

What Was In Package Left At F.E. Warren That Evacuated Capitol Remains A Mystery

Cheyenne residents will likely never know what was in the package left at F.E. Warren Air Force Base last month that evacuated the neighborhood and state Capitol. “Yeah, I’d kind of like to know,” says a man whose granddaughter was locked down in school.

Greg JohnsonMay 13, 2026

Juliette Martinez, left, and Joseph Hanson

Cheyenne Parents Accused Of Killing 4-Month-Old Plead Not Guilty, To Have Trials

A Cheyenne mother charged with murder in the death of her 4-month-old son pleaded not guilty this week. That, along with an earlier not guilty plea from the father, sets the table for both parents to be tried for first-degree murder in separate trials.

Kolby FedoreMay 13, 2026

Secretary of State Chuck Gray (right) and Fremont County Commissioner Clarence Thomas

Chuck Gray Tells Fremont County To End Race-Based Districting Immediately

After the Supreme Court blocked a racial gerrymander, Secretary of State Chuck Gray told the Fremont County Commission on Tuesday to eliminate its race-based district. Commissioner Clarence Thomas said it's not about race but unique cultural divisions.

Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2026

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Lummis, Barrasso Plan To Vote For Darin Smith Confirmation

The confirmation vote for President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for Wyoming Darin Smith is now set for next week. Both U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis plan to vote in his favor.

Clair McFarlandMay 13, 2026

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Ken Buck: California's Warning To America — How Much Socialism Is Too Much?

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The question isn't whether California will learn from its mistakes and correct course. The question is whether voters will wake up and realize this socialist tax-and-spend agenda is knocking on our door -- and whether we will fight to stop it."

Ken BuckMay 13, 2026

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Park County GOP Sends Candidate No Confidence Letter Over Voter Registration Ad

The Park County GOP condemned the actions of former Sen. RJ Kost, who is running for office again, for placing a newspaper ad telling people how to change their party affiliation. They said his ad "undermines the principles of a constitutional republic."

Clair McFarlandMay 12, 2026

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Man Allegedly Pushed Woman He "Was Going To Marry" Out Of Moving Vehicle

“I was going to marry you but now I’m going to kill you" were the words a man allegedly told a woman before allegedly pushing her out of a moving vehicle. He was later arrested near Rawlins by the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

Kolby FedoreMay 12, 2026

A coyote pushed its luck too far with a mountain lion in the Red Desert and ended up becoming supper. Most of the time, run-ins between the two end with both walking away unharmed. "It's a rough world out there," said biologist Franz Camenzind.

Coyote Loses Bid Against Mountain Lion In Red Desert, Ends Up Becoming Supper

A coyote pushed its luck too far with a mountain lion in the Red Desert and ended up becoming supper. Most of the time, run-ins between the two end with both walking away unharmed. "It's a rough world out there," said biologist Franz Camenzind.

Mark HeinzMay 12, 2026

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Scientists Confirm 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Is Widespread In Yellowstone and Grand Teton

Brain-eating amoebas are thriving in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, and they’re probably more widespread than most people realize. Scientists say to avoid being infected don't stick your head in the water (which is a good tip around geysers too).

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2026

Wyoming’s already hot nuclear sector just went global, with Taiwan and Wyoming signing an agreement on modular nuclear reactors to serve the island’s surging, AI-driven demand.

Wyoming Uranium Industry Could Boom With Taiwan's Embrace Of Nuclear

Wyoming’s already hot nuclear sector just went global, with Taiwan and Wyoming signing an agreement on modular nuclear reactors to serve the island’s surging, AI-driven demand. "This deal bodes well for Wyoming," said Wyoming mining honcho Travis Deti.

Renée JeanMay 12, 2026

Michelle St. Louis (left) is being sued by U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner (right) for defamation after making online comments about him.

Woman Sued By House Candidate Reid Rasner Urges Ban On Frivolous Lawsuits

After hearing the testimony Tuesday of a woman currently facing a defamation lawsuit by U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner, the Wyoming Joint Judiciary Committee voted to draft a bill to deter frivolous lawsuits that intimidate people into silence.

Clair McFarlandMay 12, 2026

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Wyoming Cattle Ranchers Worried Over Trump Proposal To Lower Tariffs On Beef Imports

A Trump proposal to lower tariffs on beef imports to lower the price of beef for consumers has Wyoming cattle ranchers concerned. U.S. Sen. Lummis said any tariff change "needs to ensure ranchers are not undercut and put in a tougher economic situation."

Kate MeadowsMay 12, 2026

Singer, songwriter Michael DeGreve played at Cheyenne's Hitching Post for 30 years

Cheyenne Musical Legend Michael DeGreve Dies At 78

Longtime Cheyenne performer Michael DeGreve, who sang at The Hitching Post six nights a week for 30 years, died Monday in Oregon. The singer, who performed with Neil Young, Graham Nash and other legends, had been battling prostate cancer, his wife said.

Zakary SonntagMay 12, 2026

A black bear that was wandering around Cheyenne tried taking shelter in this barn on the east outskirts of town. The bear was safely captured and released back into the wild.

Black Bear Captured In Cheyenne Barn

A black bear caused a stir in Cheyenne early Tuesday when it was spotted wandering around the east side of town. It took shelter on a hayloft in a resident’s barn. “The bear probably thought that was a good place to hide,” the owner said.

Mark HeinzMay 12, 2026

A 38-year-old New York woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Natrona County District Court for her role as part of an alleged out-of-state crime ring that tried to steal thousands from a Casper bank.

New York Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Scheme To Steal Thousands From Wyoming Banks

A New York woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday for her role as part of an alleged out-of-state crime ring that tried to steal thousands from a Casper bank in April. She allegedly was successful in taking thousands from a bank in Buffalo earlier in the day.

Dale KillingbeckMay 12, 2026

Physician and innovator, Joseph C. McGinley, MD, PhD, FACR, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR), one of the highest honors in the field of radiology.

Wyoming Radiologist Dr. Joseph McGinley Earns Prestigious Fellowship in the American College of Radiology

The McGinley Clinic physician and innovator, Joseph C. McGinley, MD, PhD, FACR, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR), one of the highest honors in the field of radiology.

May 12, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Backlash Over School Cuts * Opening Up National Parks To Hunting * Cheyenne Residents Push Data Center Moratorium

Mac WatsonMay 12, 2026

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz.

Wyoming AG Argues Trans Woman Can't Get Sex On Birth Certificate Changed

The Wyoming AG's Office filed a brief Monday defending the What is a Woman Act in the case of a transgender woman seeking a birth certificate change from "male" to "female.” A judge last year ruled that birth certificates should "record the ‘facts of birth.’”

Clair McFarlandMay 12, 2026

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