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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, August 29, 2026
Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 29, 2026
Ray Hunkins: The Godfather Of Wyoming’s Golden Football Era
Columnist Ray Hunkins writes, "A few weeks ago, I wrote a column for this publication titled 'The Father of Wyoming Football,' in which Red Jacoby was named as the obvious choice. But, another name kept surfacing who is, in a sense, the 'godfather' of Wyoming football’s golden era."
Ray HunkinsAugust 29, 2026
Yellowstone Black Bear Beats Grizzlies By Scaling Whitebark Pine For Nuts
Grizzlies usually have first dibs on food sources but every once in a while, a black bear has an advantage as they are much better climbers. On Thursday, a black bear scaled to the top of a whitebark pine tree and gorged on its cones. Grizzlies have to wait.
Mark HeinzAugust 28, 2026
Trump Moves To Allow Ranchers And Farmers To Process Their Own Food
President Trump announced Friday he is authorizing the preparation of legal documents that would allow farmers and ranchers to process their own food, saying he wants to take on a “nasty monopoly” in the nation’s food-processing industry.
Kate MeadowsAugust 28, 2026
A Stargazer’s Retreat With Two Geodesic Domes Lists Near Hartville For $3.5 Million
Cedar Lights Retreat is a three-story, five-bedroom, four-bath almost-mansion tucked into 446 private acres bordering Guernsey State Park. The property, which comes with three of Wyoming’s top-rated Airbnbs (including two geodesic domes), is on the market for $3.499 million.
Renée JeanAugust 28, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Women’s Freedom Is Not Cause Of State's Population Challenges
Dear Editor: Fred Harrison’s column, 'Cultural Suicide — How Feminism Failed Women and Left Wyoming Empty,' blames feminism, contraception, abortion rights and women’s roles for declining birth rates and Wyoming’s demographic challenges. That argument dishonors women, motherhood and Wyoming families."
August 28, 2026
Dennis Sun: Celebrating the Sheep Industry, Concern Over Beef
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of lean beef to be imported with no out-of-quota tariff. Trump also wants ranchers to build up their herds to raise national numbers. He doesn’t realize ranchers would be building up their herds if it were profitable and if there wasn’t a multi-state drought."
Dennis SunAugust 28, 2026
Jonathan Lange: God Still Knows How To Perform Miracles
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “While July 4th is celebrated with the noise of artillery shells, how shall we celebrate the silent miracle of August 29th? Today’s 250th anniversary marks not the achievement of men but the providence of God.”
Jonathan LangeAugust 28, 2026
Wombat Snatcher Gets Probation For Hunting In Wyoming Wilderness Without Guide
The former Pinedale-area woman who set off a firestorm in Australia for snatching a baby wombat from its mother has received probation for hunting in a Wyoming wilderness without a guide. Samantha Strable was sentenced Thursday in Sublette County Circuit Court
Mark HeinzAugust 28, 2026
At Least Five Lawmakers Walk Out Of ‘Absurd’ Joint Committee Meeting
At least five Wyoming senators walked out of a joint legislative meeting Friday claiming it was a waste of taxpayers’ money and time. Sen. Tara Nethercott and Rep. John Bear sparred over whether the meeting was appropriate.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2026
Giant Geyser, Yellowstone's Second Largest & Often Dormant, Explodes To Life
Giant Geyser, one of the two largest and most powerful geysers in Yellowstone, has erupted twice in two months. That's a big deal because it can go for decades without erupting. The most recent eruption was estimated at 200 feet tall for over an hour.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2026
Woman Flips Off Weston County Deputy At 112 MPH, Then Tells Cops To ‘Shoot Me’
A South Dakota woman who gave a Weston County deputy on a traffic stop the finger while blowing by him at 112 mph faces the potential of more than 50 years in prison. She’s also accused of telling cops to “shoot me” after getting caught.
Greg JohnsonAugust 28, 2026
From Baggs To Canada: Wyoming 6-Man Champs Fly To Saskatchewan For Season Opener
The Little Snake River Valley Rattlers raised thousands of dollars in the Baggs community to send its 6-Man football team to Canada for a preseason matchup Friday. It's only the second time a Wyoming high school team will play north of the border.
Renée JeanAugust 28, 2026
Three Wyoming Horses Test Positive For West Nile Virus, Two In Fremont County
Three cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Wyoming horses so far this year, two in Fremont County and one in Uinta. Though cases are down this year, Wyoming's state veterinarian recommends vaccination against the potentially fatal disease.
Kate MeadowsAugust 28, 2026
Wyoming's Pumpkin Kings See Potential For Three 2,000-Pound Behemoths At Weigh-Off
State-record-holder Andy Corbin of Cheyenne has three pumpkins he says could each weigh a ton by the Wyoming State Champion Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Pumpkin Drop next month. Corbin is aiming to surpass his record 2,085-pounder from 2025.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2026
Holy Cow: Man Clocked At 92 MPH Through Town Of Shoshoni
Shoshoni has the reputation as the worst place to speed in Wyoming. A Wisconsin man apparently didn't know that and was clocked at driving 92 MPH in a 30 MPH zone Thursday. He could have been arrested, police say, but they gave him a $556 ticket instead.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, August 28, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 28, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Helicopter Hunter Busted * Relentless Diarrhea Cases Triple * Hiker Thanks Rescuers For Saving Life
Mac WatsonAugust 28, 2026
Rod Miller: ABC, Fringe Parties, Write-Ins And Wyoming’s General Election
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Chuck Gray won the GOP nomination with 27,000 votes, less than 25% of the total votes cast. Expressed in other terms, 75% of Wyoming Republicans, or about 100,000 cowgirls and cowboys, voted for Anyone But Chuck."
Rod MillerAugust 28, 2026
'Explosive Diarrhea' Cases In Wyoming Triple In A Month And Hospitalized Three
Cases of the parasite known for causing weeks of relentless diarrhea have more than tripled to 19 in Wyoming since July, with three people hospitalized. Investigators say some have picked up the parasite inside Wyoming but they don't know where.
Kolby FedoreAugust 27, 2026
Hiker Thanks Rescuers For Saving Life After Lost For Five Days On Wyoming Peak
Hiker Shaun Mackelprang thanked rescuers from his hospital room in Pinedale on Thursday for saving his life. The Missouri deputy attorney general had summited Wyoming's highest mountain peak but then became lost for five days. He was rescued Wednesday.
Kolby FedoreAugust 27, 2026
The Prometheus Hyperscale Falls Ranch Project: Why This Matters for Natrona County
A data center project in Natrona County could create thousands of jobs and $80–115M in annual tax revenue. More importantly, it means opportunity for young people to stay and build their futures here. A local weighs in.
August 27, 2026
Hunter In Helicopter Whose Elk Head Was Stolen By Rancher Busted For Trespassing
An elk hunter who helicoptered into a section of public land surrounded by private land in Johnson County, and later accused the rancher of trying to swipe an elk head from his party, was cited for trespassing after shooting a bull elk on private land.
Mark HeinzAugust 27, 2026
Cheyenne Police Recover Numerous Stolen Firearms After Teens Went 'Car Hopping'
A stolen Bronco, “car hopping” and missing guns snowballed into five simultaneous search warrants across Cheyenne. Four juveniles were taken into custody. When police asked one 16-year-old about a stolen firearm, he had to think about it. "Which one?" he said.
Kolby FedoreAugust 27, 2026