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Tom Lubnau: A Wyoming Thanksgiving for Our Politics

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Every state has its share of sky-watchers who believe contrails hold mysterious powers. But most folks in Wyoming know that if the government truly wanted to influence the weather, they’d start by figuring out how to stop the wind in Rawlins..."

Tom LubnauNovember 26, 2025

Authorities say somebody shot and killed this young-of-the-year black bear cub near Stevensville, Montana sometime between Nov. 20 and Nov. 22.

Game Warden Says Montana Black Bear Cub Shooting ‘As Bad As It Gets’

Montana authorities are searching for whoever shot a black bear cub and left its carcass to rot, a wildlife code violation punishable by up to $2,000 in fines and jail time. As far as wildlife crimes go, this is "as bad as it gets," a game warden said.

Mark HeinzNovember 26, 2025

Thanksgiving “maskers" would run around cities, such as Cheyenne, dressed as beggars and silly characters. They would play at begging for alms and, if not given pennies, nickels or candy from adult pedestrians, would whack them with a sock full of flour and toot their horns in their victim’s ears, like in this photo circa 1910.

Wyoming History: Thanksgiving Used To Be About Costumes And Trick-Or-Treating

Prior to the 1930s, Thanksgiving in Wyoming included jack-o'-lanterns, costume parties and going door-to-door for what was basically trick-or-treating. The proper outfit to wear to dinner was a costume, not your Sunday best.

Jackie DorothyNovember 26, 2025

Family, Others Question Finding That Chance Englebert’s Death Was Accidental

Authorities reported Wednesday that Chance Englebert’s death was likely an accident by falling anywhere from 130-290 feet off a Scotts Bluff National Monument cliff. His family and others don’t buy it, saying they now have more questions than answers.

Jen KocherNovember 26, 2025

A member of the Air Force crash investigation team surveys the tail section of the Air Force C-130 that crashed and burned near the top of Sheep Mountain near Jackson, Wyoming, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996. The C-130, which carried support equipment for President Clinton's vacation, went down on takeoff late Saturday night. Nine people were killed in the crash.

Wyoming History: 29 Years Ago Clinton Plane Crashed Into Jackson Mountain

It was a pitch-black night in 1996 when a President Clinton support C-130 ignored takeoff protocol and slammed into Sheep Mountain above Jackson at 200 mph, killing all nine onboard. The impact created a fireball that could be seen for miles.

Jake NicholsNovember 26, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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

Jake NicholsNovember 26, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Radio Newscast: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Wombat Harasser Faces Multiple Charges In Wyo. * DNA Tests Confirms Remains Are Chance Englebert * Dennis Quaid Stars In New Yellowstone Ecosystem Series

Mac WatsonNovember 26, 2025

New Series “Saving Yellowstone With Dennis Quaid” Premieres On Animal Planet

A new docuseries “Saving Yellowstone” premieres Wednesday on Animal Planet featuring Dennis Quaid and a filmmaker known as “The Beaver Man.” They explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem while spotlighting threats and discoveries.

David MadisonNovember 26, 2025

Bill Sniffin: Unique Wyoming Gifts Should Be On Your Gift List For Christmas This Year

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “What to buy for Christmas? How about items made in Wyoming by your friends and neighbors? Here is my annual list for you to consider.”

Bill SniffinNovember 26, 2025

Samantha Strable, the woman caught on video earlier this year harassing a baby wombat in Australia, faces multiple charges claiming that she lied about her residency to get hunting tags in Wyoming.

Woman Who Harassed Wombat In Australia Accused Of Wyoming Hunting Violations

A woman caught on video earlier this year harassing a baby wombat in Australia faces multiple charges claiming that she lied about her residency to get hunting tags in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzNovember 26, 2025

Gillette Doctor Reports Toddler Severely Scalded, Bruised In Babysitter’s Care

A Gillette woman is facing up to 10 years in prison on claims her brother-in-law’s 2-year-old son was severely scalded, “lashed,” and badly bruised while in her care. Her attorney says there's more to the story and the woman "is being villainized."

Clair McFarlandNovember 25, 2025

Ex-Casper Cop Appeals Harsh Prison Sentence For 17-Hour Standoff

A former Casper police officer who fired shots during a 17-hour standoff is asking the Wyoming Supreme Court to overturn a sentence far harsher than his plea deal anticipated. He says the judge wrongly rejected the deal.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 25, 2025

Jordan and Kaylin Birdwell scope out the price of a whole bird, after realizing the price for a smaller, turkey breast roast, is much more expensive per pound. Store specials are keeping the price of whole birds in check, in spite of avian flu decimating turkey flocks.

Turkey Deals Turn Costly Birds Into Thanksgiving Bargains

Wyoming grocers are selling cheap whole turkeys at losses because of the bird flu and inflation. Shoppers are using those savings to offset rising costs for other Thanksgiving staples, along with chasing specials and switching to store brands.

Renée JeanNovember 25, 2025

An off-duty Carbon County Deputy Jason Black is being praised for his quick action to help a pair of Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers fighting with suspects on a Casper roadside. He was on his way to the store when he ran to help with the chaotic scene.

Hero Cop: Off-Duty Deputy Helps Subdue Suspects Fighting With Troopers

An off-duty Carbon County deputy is being praised for his quick action to help a pair of Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers fighting with suspects on a Casper roadside. He was on his way to the store when he ran to help with the chaotic scene.

Kate MeadowsNovember 25, 2025

Wyoming Can Expect A Mild Thanksgiving Ahead Of "Potent Winter Storm"

Although the Thanksgiving Day forecast in Wyoming is looking pleasant, a "potent winter storm" will quickly follow. Meteorologist Don Day says there will be measurable snow falling in a lot of places across the state on Saturday and Sunday.

Andrew RossiNovember 25, 2025

The Florida trucker — identified as Rabindran Bunsee — arrested by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper Thursday near Rawlins could face life in prison on an attempted murder charge during a road rage incident. He’s accused of shooting at a pickup with a toddler in it.

Trucker Accused Of Shooting At Pickup With Toddler In It Could Face Life In Prison

The Florida trucker arrested by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper Thursday near Rawlins could face life in prison on an attempted murder charge during a road rage incident. He’s accused of shooting at a pickup with a toddler in it.

Clair McFarlandNovember 25, 2025

More than six weeks after human remans were found near rural Gering, Nebraska, it's been confirmed they belong to Chance Englebert, a Moorcroft, Wyoming, man who disappeared while visiting family there in July 2019.

DNA Confirms Chance Englebert Died In Nebraska Park, Cause Deemed Accidental

DNA has confirmed the remains found in a rural area near Gering, Nebraska, last month are Chance Englebert. But the mother of the Moorcroft man missing for more than six years has a hard time believing his death was accidental.

Jen KocherNovember 25, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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

Jake NicholsNovember 25, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Radio Newscast: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * ICE Nabs 40 Truckers * Rancher Stolen Trophy Elk Heads * Sublette Co. Rancher Grows Super Cows

Mac WatsonNovember 25, 2025

A grizzly bear attack on a group of about 20 on a school picnic in remote British Columbia, Canada, was a rare occurrence that has left bear experts puzzled. Four people, including three children, were seriously hurt.

Grizzly Mauling Of School Picknickers In Canada Baffles Experts

Bear experts are baffled over the grizzly bear attack on a group of about 20 on a school picnic in remote British Columbia, Canada. Four people, including three children, were hospitalized. Some are in critical condition.

Mark HeinzNovember 25, 2025

Trucker Jailed In Road Rage Shooting At Pickup Carrying Child Near Rawlins

A semitruck driver was arrested last week after what the Wyoming Highway Patrol is calling a road rage incident in Carbon County. Troopers say the trucker shot at a pickup — with a child in the back seat — that was passing it on I-80 near Rawlins.

Jimmy OrrNovember 25, 2025

Heavy vehicles stop moving as a timed detonation brings down a wide coal face at the Buckskin Coal Mine in Gillette, Wyoming, in this file photo.

Rollback Of Biden-Era Powder River Basin Energy Leasing Policies Hits Trump's Desk

Trump and congressional allies are undoing Biden-era land and leasing rules to expand coal, oil and gas in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. Opponents say that guts environmental regulations and could leave taxpayers on the hook for huge cleanup costs.

David MadisonNovember 25, 2025

Hunter Ryan Chuckel is pictured with a bull elk he recently shot on public land in the southern Bighorn Mountains, left. He and his hunting companions claim that an adjacent rancher later tried to steal the elk’s head. Right, a helicopter ferries out elk meat and heads with antlers from an isolated area of public land in the southern Bighorn Mountains.

Wyoming Rancher Accused Of Trying To Steal Trophy Elk Head From Helicopter Hunters

Some hunters claim that after they helicoptered into an isolated public land area in the Bighorn Mountains and killed bull elk, an adjacent landowner tried to swipe one of their trophy elk heads.

Mark HeinzNovember 24, 2025

Wyoming Cattle Ranchers Say Nebraska Plant Closure Is A Sign Of Deeper Problems

Wyoming ranchers say the closure of Tyson’s Lexington, Nebraska, plant is a distress signal for cattlemen and consumers. Fixing things will require rewriting the Meat Inspection Act.

Renée JeanNovember 24, 2025

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