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Jonathan Lange: Sec. Chuck Gray’s Response To The DOJ Was Right
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Attorney George Powers is on the warpath against the hugely popular election integrity work of Sec. of State, Chuck Gray. His complaint is that Gray responded positively to an official request from the Dept. of Justice."
Jonathan LangeMay 08, 2026
Riverton Lawmaker Under Investigation For Living Outside His State House District
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating after Rep. Joel Guggenmos lived outside his legislative district for months. The county GOP says it stands behind Guggenmos and that "we applaud his honesty throughout this matter."
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2026
Public Outcry Kills Wyoming’s First Community Solar Farm Project
A proposed solar farm that would’ve been Wyoming’s first community-scale project was killed by Lincoln County officials this week. Lincoln County residents objected to plans for the solar farm being built there to benefit Teton County residents.
Kate MeadowsMay 08, 2026
Day After Grizzly Attack, Dimwitted Tourist Takes Video Of Bear From 5 Feet Away
A day after two brothers were mauled by a grizzly in Yellowstone, a dimwitted tourist was spotted five feet from a bear taking video on his phone. Retired biologist Gary Gaston said the scene was “so absurd” he had to leave.
Mark HeinzMay 08, 2026
Snow King Accountant Accused Of Embezzling More Than $45,000 From Resort
A former accountant at Snow King Mountain in Jackson faces felony charges, accused of embezzling more than $45,000 from the resort. Detectives say he would put through duplicate invoices, with the excess going to a separate account of his.
Kolby FedoreMay 08, 2026
Convicted Evansville Sex Abuser Gets Up To 100 Years For Having Child Porn
A 27-year-old Evansville man on parole for sexually abusing a teen got a 45-to-100-year prison sentence Friday after pleading guilty to having up to 300 child porn images. “This sentence is nearly what we would see in homicide cases,” the judge said.
Dale KillingbeckMay 08, 2026
Cheyenne’s Landon Brown Reverses Course, Won't Run For Reelection To House Seat
State Rep. Landon Brown announced Friday that he has changed his mind and will not be running for a sixth term in the Wyoming legislature. Brown, who squeaked out a win against challenger Exie Brown in 2024, hasn't yet endorsed anyone in his place.
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2026
As Data Centers Boom, Wyomingites Want To Know Where The Water’s Coming From
As the state’s data center industry booms, Wyomingites want to know where the water is coming from. The Select Water Committee dove into that Thursday, as critics clashed over property rights, supply, and impacts for one of the nation’s driest states.
Renée JeanMay 08, 2026
Ted Turner Was Most At Home At His Flying D Ranch In Montana
Media mogul Ted Turner, who died Wednesday, once owned four ranches in Montana and the largest bison herd in North America. His friends say he was most at home at the Flying D Ranch and its 113,613 acres of wildness in the southwest part of the state.
Jeff WelschMay 08, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, May 8, 2026
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Jake NicholsMay 08, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Grizzly Victims Recovering * Wyo Couple In America’s Funniest Videos * Freedom Caucus Rips Nethercott For “Lawfare"
Mac WatsonMay 08, 2026
Man Cited For Trespass After 7-Year-Old Son Grabs Antlers With Tracking Device
To nab trespassers hunting shed antlers on a ranch in Hot Springs County, Game and Fish put tracking devices in antlers and planted them around the ranch. The first one was picked up by a local 7-year-old boy, which got his father a ticket.
Mark HeinzMay 08, 2026
Scott Clem: When The Right Starts Playing The Left's Games
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "The left used to be the side saying, 'If you don’t agree with us then you’re the enemy, you racist bigot.' Increasingly, the right is saying the same thing, but with different words. The consequences go far beyond name‑calling."
Scott ClemMay 08, 2026
Reid Rasner Launches Attack Ad With Chinese Music, Gong and Ninja 'Hoi!’ Grunts’
Reid Rasner is attacking U.S. House opponent Chuck Gray in an ad that calls him “China Chuck” and features Chinese string music, ninja “hoi!” grunts and a gong. Gray says he’s proud to be the Wyoming secretary of state who "fought both China and North Korea."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
Bride Falling Off A Snowmobile In Wyoming Stars On “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
A bride who fell off a snowmobile during a wedding photography shoot near Smoot, Wyoming has made "America's Funniest Home Videos." The clip, which shows the bride falling head over heels into the snow, was included in Episode 6 of the series' 36th season.
Andrew RossiMay 07, 2026
Yellowstone Grizzly Still Has Cubs With Her Past Age 3, When Most Leave At 2
A popular female grizzly called Beryl in Yellowstone still has two cubs with her that are roughly 3.5 years old, and nearly as big as her. Most cubs leave around age 2, but "it’s nearly impossible to explain why” some stay longer, says a bear biologist.
Mark HeinzMay 07, 2026
For Second Summer, Star Plunge Closure Kills Short-Term Bookings In Thermopolis
Tourism spending overall is up in Thermopolis, but short-term rental owners say the Star Plunge closure has gutted their bookings for a second summer. "We know it’s closed, so we’re just not going up there,” a potential visitor told a local Airbnb owner.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2026
Why PETA Put A Protest Sheep Statue In Jackson's Town Square
A life-sized protest sheep in Jackson’s Town Square is a statement about “wool cruelty” in Wyoming, the No. 1 state for wool production. If it’s cruel to shear sheep, then “it’s cruel for us humans to get haircuts,” says a lifelong sheep rancher.
Kate MeadowsMay 07, 2026
Guest Column: Why We Need A Special Prosecutor To Investigate Chuck Gray
Guest columnist George Powers writes, "I have asked the attorney general to hand this case to an independent, disinterested, special prosecutor, someone who will not be encumbered with any conflicting duty owed to Secretary of State Chuck Gray."
Guest ColumnMay 07, 2026
Rawlins Man With ‘Kill Her’ Scrawled On Front Door Charged With Terrorizing Woman
A Rawlins man living in a house full of knives with “Danger, Women stay out, Kill her, Be Aware” scrawled on his front door told police that the woman who claims he assaulted her hit herself in the face. He’ll make his first court appearance Friday.
Kolby FedoreMay 07, 2026
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Criticizes Nethercott For Calling For “Lawfare"
While the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is criticizing Sen. Tara Nethercott for calling for “lawfare” in a speech to attorneys, she said she used the word in a broader context— not about making war on conservative policies, but “to defend the rule of law."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
Family Says Brothers Attacked By Yellowstone Grizzly Recovering From "Horrific Attack"
The two brothers attacked by a grizzly in Yellowstone on Tuesday are recovering after multiple surgeries at a hospital in Idaho. A family member said they were both seriously injured, but “recovering from the horrific attack.”
Andrew RossiMay 07, 2026
Judge Concerned Deal For Casper Woman Accused Of Tying Patient Bed ‘Too Light’
A Natrona County judge expressed concern Thursday that a plea deal that calls for no prison time may be “too light or inappropriate” for an elder care worker accused of tying a patient to a bed by her hair.
Dale KillingbeckMay 07, 2026
Guest Column: Make Your Independent Vote Count
Guest columnist Pete Illoway writes, "Wyoming independents who care about this state's future might want to seriously consider re-registering as Republicans by May 13 so you can vote in the election that will decide 90% of our leaders in 2026."
Guest ColumnMay 07, 2026