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Man Leaves Cameras In Grizzly Caves north Of Yellowstone, Captures Decade Of Video
Wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson left stop-motion cameras in two grizzly dens north of Yellowstone in 2015 and forgot about them. Last summer, he went back to the caves and, to his amazement, recovered the cameras and more than a decade of footage.
Mark HeinzJanuary 03, 2026
Joan Barron: Don't Get All 'Cheugy' About New Words
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “With the new year we have new words to ponder, like 'sportocrat,' and 'fleek.' The German word 'Backpfeitfengesicht' means 'a face that deserves to be slapped or punched.'”
Joan BarronJanuary 03, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Wyo Economy Last Year Was Wonderful - Looking Ahead, 2026 Might Be Better
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “By all accounts, 2026 could be a watershed year for Wyoming when it comes to energy development and overall good times. Let’s hope so.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 03, 2026
What University Of Idaho’s Division I Downgrade Could Teach The Wyoming Cowboys
The University of Idaho’s drop from the top tier of Division I college football could serve a warning to the University of Wyoming about the challenges small markets have in the era of NIL and revenue sharing. Insiders urge realism as financial gaps widen.
David MadisonJanuary 03, 2026
Tortured Relationship Ends In Murder-Suicide In Lyman
Justin Bradshaw was headed to work on Dec. 16 in Lyman when he got the last call he’d ever take from his 20-year-old daughter, Macey. He was there in four minutes, but it still wasn’t soon enough. As he reached to enter the apartment, gunshots sounded.
Zakary SonntagJanuary 03, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, January 3, 2026
Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 03, 2026
Rasner Won’t Run For Governor, Says To 'Stay Tuned For News Next Week'
Reid Rasner won’t run to be the next governor of Wyoming, he told Cowboy State Daily in a Friday text message. “Stay tuned for news next week, the best is yet to come,” Rasner added.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 03, 2026
Experts Say Woman Killed In Colorado Mountain Lion Attack A Rare Tragedy
At least one mountain lion — and possibly two — apparently attacked and killed a woman hiking in Colorado on Thursday. Mountain lion experts say attacks on humans are extremely rare, without an officially documented fatal mountain lion attack in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzJanuary 03, 2026
Wyoming Responds To PETA By Issuing A Pro-Rodeo License Plate
Wyoming issued a new pro-rodeo license plate Friday in response to PETA asking for a plate without the iconic bucking bronco claiming rodeo is cruel. One state legislator said PETA’s request made him want to celebrate rodeo “even more prominently.”
Clair McFarlandJanuary 02, 2026
Researchers Say 'Biophobia' — An Irrational Terror Of Nature — Is A Thing Now
A crippling fear of nature called “biophobia” is becoming more common, researchers say. A Wyoming backcountry guide said he’s skeptical, and conversely has seen exposure to nature change lives for the better.
Mark HeinzJanuary 02, 2026
Dennis Sun: A Good Year For Agriculture
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "As long as the U.S. doesn’t open the southern border to Mexican cattle, cattle prices should stay high, and even if they do, some Mexican cattle producers have found other places to feed and process their cattle."
Dennis SunJanuary 02, 2026
Jonathan Lange: Take Comfort - God Takes Oaths Of Office Seriously
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “As James Madison noted, the oath of office has a purpose for those who do not fear God. They may not think much of God. But He nevertheless thinks about them. An oath to God always matters to God. He will take it seriously long after the oath-taker has forgotten it."
Jonathan LangeJanuary 02, 2026
Converse County Deputy Disciplined After Profanity-Laced Tirade At Teen Girl
A Converse County Sheriff’s deputy has been disciplined following a profanity-laced tirade during an off-duty confrontation at his home in which he threatened a Douglas teen girl with arrest.
Scott SchwebkeJanuary 02, 2026
After Judge Tosses Wind Project, State Land Board To Discuss Leasing Rules
The Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners will hold a special meeting next week in Douglas to discuss wind leasing. That comes a month after a district court judge reversed the board's approval of controversial Converse County wind energy lease.
David MadisonJanuary 02, 2026
Riverton Man Lassos Suspected Drunk Driver After Officer Hurt In Chase
When a police officer ran into some playground equipment while trying to catch a suspected impaired driver in a Riverton foot chase on New Year’s Eve, a local man felt badly, retrieved his rope and lassoed the suspect himself.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 02, 2026
After A Year, Rock Springs Restaurant Finds Source Of Mysterious Putrid Odor
The Wild Mustang Restaurant in Rock Springs is celebrating because they found the source of a horrible odor that has stunk up the place for the last year. “We found the source of the unwanted smell and fixed it once and for all," the manager said.
Andrew RossiJanuary 02, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, January 2, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 02, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Beetle Kill Plague Wyo Forests * Outrage Over “Prairie Dog Massacre” * Artificial Intelligence Is The New Cold War
Mac WatsonJanuary 01, 2026
Scott Clem: Why Balanced Regulation Beats Environmental Absolutism
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Across the country, coal plants are being shut down not because they’re worn out, but because regulation has made these paid‑off assets more expensive to operate. With proper maintenance, many could run for decades."
Scott ClemJanuary 01, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 01, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: January 1, 2026
Happy New Year! Today our reporters discuss the most-read stories of 2025.
Mac WatsonJanuary 01, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Data Centers Are Ruining Rural America
Dear editor: AI data centers are water-hungry, using millions of gallons annually for cooling servers. In water-scarce rural areas, this demand strains local supplies, pitting tech companies against farmers and residents.
January 01, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Clair McFarland's Marijuana Story Is A Real Bummer, Man
Dear editor: Clair McFarland's marijuana article reminds me of those dogs. Clair got a lot of opinions from state legislators about why they oppose any kind marijuana reform, but what she didn't get was any of those legislators talking about what the people of Wyoming want.
January 01, 2026
Up To 35% Of Wyoming's High Country Is Dead 'Ghost Forest’ — And It's Spreading
It’s estimated 25% to 35% of Wyoming’s forests are now dominated by “ghost forests” — standing dead timber from beetle epidemics and disease. Researchers say it's time to start paying attention to limber pine before it follows the whitebark into crisis.
David MadisonJanuary 01, 2026