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Wyoming Man Shot By Nebraska Cops After Chase In Critical Condition

A 42-year-old Torrington man remains in critical condition in a Denver hospital Tuesday after a chase through two Nebraska counties ended with him being shot by pursuing law enforcement officers.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 20, 2026

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Wyoming Public Media Scrambling After State Push To Defund

The fate of Wyoming Public Media hangs in the balance after the Joint Appropriations Committee last week voted to discontinue providing state funds to the entity. “It is important for journalism to be independent of government,” said Rep. Ken Pendergraft

Kate MeadowsJanuary 20, 2026

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Guest Column: The Wyoming Business Council Is Long On Rhetoric, Short On Results

Wyoming House Speaker Chip Neiman writes: "Over the past two decades, the WBC has spent roughly a billion dollars in the name of economic development. During that same period, economic growth has actually worsened in Wyoming."

Guest ColumnJanuary 20, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Rail Merger And Coal * More Hoskinson Layoffs * Over-The-Counter Ivermectin

Mac WatsonJanuary 20, 2026

A coal train rolls under stormy skies near Glendo, Wyoming. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's bid to create the largest rail merger in history was rejected last week by federal regulators. The decision gives breathing room to competitors who warned the deal would raise costs for Wyoming coal producers. Now, BNSF Railway hauls Powder River Basin coal across the West before handing off the shipments to Norfolk Southern.

Feds Reject Railroad Mega Merger That Threatened Wyoming Coal

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's bid to create the largest rail merger in history was rejected last week by federal regulators. The decision gives breathing room to competitors who warned the deal would raise costs for Wyoming coal producers.

David MadisonJanuary 19, 2026

A Wyoming House Representative from Cheyenne unveiled a bill this month that, if it becomes law, would let people get the ivermectin without a prescription. The Legislature may hear the bill in three weeks.

Wyoming Lawmaker Unveils Bill To Make Ivermectin Over-The-Counter

A Wyoming House Representative from Cheyenne unveiled a bill this month that, if it becomes law, would let people get ivermectin without a prescription. The Legislature may hear the bill in three weeks.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 19, 2026

Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, chairman of House Appropriations, presented the budget on the House floor

Guest Column: Democrat Math — What’s NOT Being Said About the Budget 

In a guest column, Rep. John Bear writes, "If you relied solely on hysterical media coverage and the online outrage machine of Democrats, you’d think government had been slashed to the bone."

Guest ColumnJanuary 19, 2026

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Wolf From Yellowstone’s Famous Junction Butte Pack May Have Been Poached

Another wolf from Yellowstone National Park's famous Junction Butte Pack killed in Montana is being investigated as a poaching, once again raising questions over wolf hunting near the park.

Mark HeinzJanuary 19, 2026

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Dave Simpson: Is It Possible For Republicans And Democrats To Agree On Anything?

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "I always believed that Republicans and Democrats could agree on rooting out waste in government. But cynics were right. Even eliminating the craziest USAID-funded programs drew vociferous opposition and ridicule from Democrats."

Dave SimpsonJanuary 19, 2026

Darin Binning Jr., left, the 17-year-old son of a Laramie Olympic biathlete Darin Binning Sr., right, who competed in the 1988 Calgary games, now has the Olympics in his sights. With his dad as coach, they are working toward the son qualifying for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

Laramie Olympian Coaching Teen Son With Eye On 2030 Games In French Alps

The 17-year-old son of a Laramie Olympic biathlete who competed in the 1988 Calgary games now has the Olympics in his sights. With his dad as coach, they are working toward the son qualifying for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 19, 2026

Images of elk and deer with freakishly gargantuan antlers touted as the “new world record” pop up on social media, but the highly respected Boone and Crockett Club says those are probably captive animals that can’t make the official record books.

Why Captive Animal 'World Records' Are Banned From Official Hunting Records

Images of elk and deer with freakishly huge antlers touted as a “new world record” frequently pop up on social media. But the highly respected Boone and Crockett Club says those are probably captive animals that can’t make the official record books.

Mark HeinzJanuary 19, 2026

Friday's strong winds were enough to tear the roof off a building at the Albany County Fairgrounds.

Hurricane-Force Winds Rip Roofs Off Buildings, Topple Trees Across Wyoming

Wind gusts of up to 87 mph swept across Wyoming on Friday, ripping the roof off a building at the Albany County Fairgrounds and a metal roof off another in Torrington.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2026

A state legislative committee has denied $6.6 million Wyoming Public Television requested to fill a massive federal defunding effort. The decision, which isn’t final, includes $3 million for operations and a $3.6 million grant the feds rescinded.

So Far, Wyoming Says No To Replacing PBS Money Dropped By Feds

A state legislative committee has denied $6.6 million Wyoming Public Television requested to fill a massive federal defunding effort. The decision, which isn’t final, includes $3 million for operations and a $3.6 million grant the feds rescinded.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 19, 2026

The Hopkinson Health and Wellness Clinic in Gillette is cutting 40 jobs, with more cuts possible. The clinic also is dialing back on expenses as the family behind it admits the project grew too fast.

Hoskinson Clinic In Gillette Lays Off 40 As Family Says It Grew Too Fast

The Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic in Gillette is cutting 40 jobs, with more cuts possible. The clinic also is dialing back on expenses as the family behind it says the project grew too fast.

Renée JeanJanuary 19, 2026

A spectacular aurora was dubbed one of the best ever seen in Wyoming last November.

Intense Solar Surge Headed For Earth, Which Means Auroras Across Wyoming

Wyomingites could see the first colorful auroras of the year starting Monday night as a massive surge of solar energy is expected to reach Earth's atmosphere.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2026

President Trump and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis

Guest Column: President Trump Has Delivered More Results in 1-Year Than Most Presidents Have In 4

Sen Lummis writes, "One year ago, President Trump took office with a clear mandate: restore common sense to Washington, secure our borders, unleash American energy, and end the failed policies of the past administration. I'm proud to report President Trump has kept his promises."

Guest ColumnJanuary 19, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, January 19, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJanuary 19, 2026

When Pete Smet Recycling acquired an old hearse from a Worland mortuary, workers built a platform and placed it alongside U.S. 16. It's a reminder that it's the "End of the Line" for scrap metal — and everyone who sees it.

Why The Heck Is There An "End Of The Line" Hearse Parked Permanently Outside Worland?

Wyoming has several strange and amusing sights along its highways including the Big Boy statue, the Smith Mansion, the “Fossil Cabin," and the gigantic Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument. And north of Worland, there’s the “End of the Line” hearse.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, January 19, 2026

* Future Of Wind * Freedom Caucus Dropout * Underground 30,000 Bottle Wine Cellar

Mac WatsonJanuary 19, 2026

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Gail Symons: Don't Micromanage The University Of Wyoming

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "A land-grant university is an important tool, not a political punching bag. Fund it based on outcomes. Audit it when necessary. Demand transparency. Then let its leaders do their jobs." 

Gail SymonsJanuary 19, 2026

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Cassie Craven: Remember What The Fight Is About

Columnist Cassie Craven writes: “White Christian Nationalists. Hypocrites. Gestapo. We should be Charlie Kirked. I’ve heard it all. The world’s chaos is demonic. One look into the eyes of the some of these protesters tells you everything you need to know."

Cassie CravenJanuary 19, 2026

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