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Young Bicyclist In Serious Condition After He's Hit By Vehicle Near Rural Burns

A young boy riding his bicycle on a county road near Burns was struck by a vehicle Sunday and had to be airlifted to a Colorado hospital, where he is in serious condition. Authorities say the juvenile frequently biked on the Laramie County road.

Kate MeadowsOctober 06, 2026

Sheridan Driver Faces 10 Years For Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Good Samaritan

More than a year after 18-year-old Riggin Schaffer (pictured) was killed while trying to help a crashed driver on a dark Wyoming highway in Albany County, prosecutors have filed a felony DUI case against the Sheridan driver he stopped to help.

Kolby FedoreOctober 06, 2026

Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan (left) endorsed former state legislator Lisa Kinney for U.S. House on Tuesday.

Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan Endorses Lisa Kinney For U.S. House

Former Gov. Mike Sullivan endorsed Democrat Lisa Kinney for U.S. House on Tuesday. “It's important Wyoming have somebody dedicated to public service, who works well with people and has proven their leadership like Lisa has, and Chuck hasn’t," he said.

Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2026

President Donald Trump endorsed Secretary of State Chuck Gray for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat Tuesday.

Trump Endorses 'True Friend Of MAGA' Chuck Gray For Wyoming's U.S. House Seat

President Trump endorsed Chuck Gray for U.S. House on Tuesday, describing him as "an America First Patriot and a true friend of MAGA." Trump said Gray, who won the GOP nomination with about 25% of the vote, has been a "tremendous Secretary of State."

Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2026

Riva Ridge Reserve, an 18,000-square-foot luxury estate on 117 acres on East Gros Ventre Butte in Jackson Hole, recently sold for close to $39.5 million.

117-Acre Jackson Hole Compound That Couldn’t Be Built Today Sells For $39.5M

A compound too large to build under today’s rules in Teton County has sold for $39.5 million. Spanning 117 acres, 70% of the land is protected by conservation easements. “Luxury at this level is increasingly about irreplaceability,” the broker said.

Renée JeanOctober 06, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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Jake NicholsOctober 06, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Profane Anti-Trump Signs * 50-Year Lumber Mill Shuts Down * The Beast Is A Monster Wyoming Moose

Mac WatsonOctober 06, 2026

A school bus pulls alongside the old Lazy 8 east of Casper on Monday afternoon, where profane political messages have been painted across the former saloon.

Parents Want Profane Anti-Trump And GOP Signs At Natrona County School Bus Stop Gone

An abandoned saloon east of Casper has become the center of an unusual dispute over profane anti-Trump and GOP messages, private property and a school bus stop where rural kids are picked up and dropped off each day. Now, the sheriff is investigating.

Kolby FedoreOctober 06, 2026

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‘Nothing Good About It’: Neighbors Don't Want Rural Power Plant North Of Cheyenne

A planned Black Hills Energy gas-fired power plant north of Cheyenne is still years away from construction, but its potential neighbors aren’t waiting to voice their opposition of it. “There’s just nothing good about it,” said one about the proposal.

Emma Jane JacksonOctober 05, 2026

Rock Springs Teen Agrees To Boot Camp In Shooting Of Two Men At Bonfire

A Rock Springs teen accused of shooting shooting two men at bonfire last year agreed to boot camp while pleading no contest Thursday. Her deal urges 5-7 years in prison, which can be cut to about a year if she completes Wyoming's "boot camp" program.

Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2026

Dave Simpson: Will There Be Anarchy If Prop 1 Passes?

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “At election season, we often hear threats from elected officials that if we vote to reduce property taxes, they will have to lay off sheriff's deputies, hamstring rural fire districts, and cruelly jerk textbooks away from innocent little school children.”

Dave SimpsonOctober 05, 2026

This moose, called The Beast, is on par with famous Teton titan bulls such as Hoback and Shoshone. But he’s on private property and doesn’t have to deal with mobs of tourists.

'The Beast' Is A Monster Wyoming Bull Moose, But Good Luck Getting A Glimpse

A bull moose called The Beast is huge enough to have a shot at dethroning Grand Teton celebrity bulls such as Hoback and Shoshone. But few see him because he lives on private property in southwest Wyoming, far away from wildlife paparazzi — and hunters.

Mark HeinzOctober 05, 2026

Every September, the park hosts its annual Buffalo Roundup, when riders on horseback gather the free-roaming bison scattered across the park and drive them into corrals. The South Dakota park plans to auction more than 600 bison this year, up from previous years due to drought conditions.

Drought Forcing Custer State Park To Auction Off At Least 600 South Dakota Bison

South Dakota's Custer State Park will auction off at least 600 bison next month, a 38% increase from last year because of drought conditions on the range. “Ultimately, the purpose of the auction is herd management,” said a state parks spokesman.

Kate MeadowsOctober 05, 2026

The Bearlodge Forest Products crew in 2024 to mark the Hulett sawmill's 45th anniversary.

‘Absolute Blow’: After Nearly 50 Years, Hulett Family Sawmill To Shut Down

After nearly 50 years of operating in Hulett, Bearlodge Forest Products has announced it will shut down after Oct. 31. “This is an absolute blow” to a community with deep ties to Wyoming’s timber industry, says Sen. Ogden Driskill.

Renée JeanOctober 05, 2026

A group of 50-year buddies on a horseback ride through rugged Wyoming backcountry went sideways when one was thrown from his horse and lay motionless in the dirt. Fortunately, one of those friends is John Williams, a combat-veteran Navy doctor.

Doctor Saves 50-Year Friend After Fall From Horse In Rugged Wyoming Backcountry

A group of 50-year buddies on a horseback ride through rugged Wyoming backcountry became immediate emergency responders when one was thrown from his horse and lay motionless in the dirt. Fortunately, one of those friends is a combat-veteran Navy doctor.

Kolby FedoreOctober 05, 2026

Casper Man Could Get 10 Years For Hammer And Knife Attacks At East-Side Motel

A Casper man faces as much as 10 years in prison after police say he hit a man in the head with a hammer and threatened him with knife, then chased others with the weapons. When confronted by police, he reportedly told them, “You’ll have to kill me.”

Dale KillingbeckOctober 05, 2026

A 50-seat SkyWest flight from Denver collided with a mule deer while landing in Sheridan on Wednesday. No passengers were hurt and the plane wasn't damaged, but the deer was killed.

50-Seat SkyWest Plane From Denver Smashes Into Deer While Landing In Sheridan

A 50-seat SkyWest flight from Denver collided with a mule deer while landing in Sheridan last week. No passengers were hurt and the plane wasn't damaged, but the deer was killed. Such incidents are "extremely rare," an airport official said.

Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2026

5,000-Gallon Oil Spill Near Riverton Mostly Contained, Cause Still Unknown

A pipeline leak that spilled more than 5,000 gallons of crude onto public land near Riverton has been contained, but how it happened and how long the oil flowed remain unanswered. Pipeline officials say crews worked all weekend to clean up the area.

Emma Jane JacksonOctober 05, 2026

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Wyoming Industry Leaders Say Manufacturing Jobs Can Stop Youth From Leaving State

With 70% of Wyoming's graduates leaving by the time they're 30, industry leaders say manufacturing is the key to stopping the brain drain. Wyoming Business Alliance Dir. Renny McKay says Sheridan is an example of what a manufacturing center can look like.

Renée JeanOctober 05, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, October 5, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsOctober 05, 2026

Gail Symons: It's Almost Anyone-But-Chuck November, Choose Wisely

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "In one of my earliest memories of Chuck Gray, he was berating a former U.S. senator who'd come to Wyoming to support the Convention of States effort. The outburst wasn't a one-off, and I won't vote for Chuck Gray."

Gail SymonsOctober 05, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: October 5, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Unthinkable Tragedy In Diamondville * New Breed Of Trespassers In Wyoming * Gravediggers Say Job Is Not For Everybody

Mac WatsonOctober 05, 2026

Federal and state law enforcement says Wyoming teens are being targeted by a disturbing and violent online extremist group called “764.” Kids across the nation are coerced into sex acts, satanic rituals and hurting pets and other people, they say.

Officials Say Wyoming Teens Targeted By Violent Online Extremist Group ‘764’

Federal and state law enforcement officials say Wyoming teens are being targeted by a violent online extremist group called “764.” Kids across the nation are coerced into sex acts, satanic rituals, and hurting pets and other people, they say.

Jen KocherOctober 04, 2026

Mitzi Lukowski poses with the mysterious taxidermied paint horse she bought several years ago in New York.

Florida Woman Asks For Help Proving Taxidermy Horse Has Historical Wild West Past

A Florida woman bought an old taxidermy horse because she was told it had ties to President Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. But there’s no proof. So she’s asking Wild West aficionados to help her out. "I think there's a story to this horse," she said.

Kolby FedoreOctober 04, 2026

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