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Repeat Cody Sex Offender Accused Of Pleasuring Himself Next To Van Of Camp Kids

A registered Cody sex offender is accused of exposing and masturbating alongside a van of camp kids while making direct eye contact with those in the van. He’s the same man convicted in 2023 for repeatedly exposing himself to female coffee baristas.

Kolby FedoreJuly 14, 2026

Yellowstone Photographer Ran After Bison To Get It Away From Flipped Grandpa

The photographer who shot video of the Yellowstone bison attacking the 65-year-old grandpa ran after the animal when he saw it standing over the man. "I just started running at the bison, yelling, jumping in the air, trying to be intimidating,” he said.

Andrew RossiJuly 14, 2026

Wheatland Officer Runs Out Of Gas During 112 MPH Chase, Still Gets Driver

Despite a Wheatland police officer running out of gas during a chase of up to 112 mph through two towns Sunday, the driver of a white BMW failed to elude law enforcement. The driver also at one point looked at pursuing officers and shrugged.

Greg JohnsonJuly 14, 2026

Campbell County sign and sheriffs office 7 14 26

Gillette Couple Accused Of Scamming Neighbor With Dementia Out Of 1965 Mustang

A Gillette couple is accused of exploiting a 70-year-old neighbor with dementia into giving them his classic 1965 Mustang worth more than $44,000. In return, they allegedly said they’d give the man $500 and promised to mow his lawn once a week for life.

Kolby FedoreJuly 14, 2026

Judge May Hit Allemand’s Defense Lawyer With Contempt Charge For Missing Hearing

The judge in state Rep. Bill Allemand's ongoing DUI case may hit his defense attorney with a contempt charge for missing a hearing. The attorney says he “did not intentionally fail to appear” and calls the no-show a scheduling mishap.

Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJuly 14, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Man Flipped By Bison Recovering * Now Possible Data Center In Wheatland * Tribe Tells Christian Church To Leave Reservation

Mac WatsonJuly 14, 2026

Dave Simpson: Democrats Double Down On Crazy

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "This past week it went from bad to worse for the Democrats. As far-left crazies from the Lunatic Fringe of the Democrat Party elected lots of socialist-leaning candidates in primary elections across the country."

Dave SimpsonJuly 14, 2026

Gray Calls Rasner ‘A Child' For Bringing His Dad Into Fiery GOP Primary Race

GOP congressional candidate Chuck Gray derided primary opponent Reid Rasner after he brought Gray’s father into the campaign by saying "Chuck Gray’s Dad Supports Reid.” Gray called it “More unhinged nonsense from Reid Rasner.”

Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2026

Worland, Wyoming, hits 110 degrees on July 12. It was the hottest day in the state in July 2026.

Northern Wyoming Bakes Under Highest Recorded Temps Ever, Awaits Relief

For many northern Wyoming communities, Sunday was the hottest day in recorded history. Worland, Riverton, Sheridan and Buffalo set marks of between 105 and 110 degrees. Even Yellowstone hit a record.

Andrew RossiJuly 13, 2026

Arapaho Tribe Tells Christian Church To Leave Reservation; Church Says No

Northern Arapaho Tribal leaders have told a Christian church to leave the reservation after the pastor preached "a pipe cannot hear your prayers.' The pastor said she's staying, and won't apologize for preaching that "Jesus is the only way."

Clair McFarlandJuly 13, 2026

Feds: I-25 Remains Wyoming's Main Artery For Cartel Drug Trafficking

Federal officials said Monday fentanyl seizures in Wyoming have already exceeded last year's total, and said Interstate-25 remains a major drug-trafficking route for Mexican cartels.

Kolby FedoreJuly 13, 2026

Ranchlands Near Wheatland Eyed For $26 Billion 'Transformational' Data Center

A company called Site Layer 4 wants to rezone 5,344 acres of ranchland near Wheatland for a data center and power plant. The project, they say, adds 300 jobs and substantial tax revenue, but neighbors worry about water, wildlife and the viewshed.

Renée JeanJuly 13, 2026

Nonprofit groups, such as Vets 4 Huntin & Fishin, host hunts for military veterans from Wyoming and other states.

Wyoming Game And Fish Backs Off Proposal To Tighten Tag Regs For Disabled Vets

After an outcry, Game and Fish has backed off its proposal to prevent veterans with PTSD and other non-apparent disabilities from hunting during special early seasons. The public was "loud and clear," said Bill Brinegar of Hunting With Heroes,

Mark HeinzJuly 13, 2026

Wyoming's 'Explosive Diarrhea' Cases Double, Linked To Travel Outside Of U.S.

Wyoming has confirmed six cases of Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause weeks of explosive diarrhea, dehydration and weight loss. Medical experts link five of the six cases to travel outside the U.S. "It is not funny, that's for sure," an ER doctor said.

Kolby FedoreJuly 13, 2026

Patrick Graham (left) and Jordan Dean (right) next to the giant galloping horse which they rebuilt

The Wrangler’s Galloping Horse Will Ride Again in Cheyenne

The galloping horse and rider at Wrangler’s Western-wear store has been a fixture in downtown Cheyenne since the 1950s, but it broke down four years ago and efforts to fix it failed. Now a Cheyenne family rebuilt the horse in time for Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Kerry DrakeJuly 13, 2026

Lovell Woman Charged With Felony For Allegedly Burning Child, Fracturing Skull

A Lovell woman is being charged with felony child abuse after doctors found a young child suffering from severe burns, brain hemorrhages, possible skull fracture and other injuries that medical experts concluded were consistent with physical abuse.

Kolby FedoreJuly 13, 2026

Washington Grandfather Recovering In Hospital After Yellowstone Bison Attack

The man who made international headlines after being attacked by a bison in Yellowstone on Friday is in a hospital recovering with several broken bones. Carl Ison-McDaniel of Kendall, Washington, thanked well-wishers and said he was doing "OK."

Andrew RossiJuly 13, 2026

Ellie Feathers of Park County is a top shooter in many disciplines at the Wyoming State Fair such as .22 rifle but said that muzzleloader is one of her favorites because of the time it takes to load each shot with black powder and a steel ball.

Holy Smokes: Muzzleloader Is Loads And Reloads Of Fun For Kids At State Shoot

Historic muzzleloaders have developed a loyal following among Wyoming 4H kids who prefer a "boom" over a "kick" when they shoot a firearm. Eighty-five devotees ages 8-18 loaded and reloaded over the weekend at the Wyoming State Shoot in Douglas.

Jackie DorothyJuly 13, 2026

Tory J. Raether smiles with his wife, Jean (left). Tory J. Raether and his wife, Jean, paddle an inflatable kayak on the Snake River near Alpine just hours before Raether disappeared after entering the water near Jump Rock on July 4 (right)

Body Of North Carolina Man Recovered From Snake River After Weeklong Search

The body of Tory Raether was found in the Snake River a week after leaping into the swift currents. Family and friends remember Raether as a devoted husband, father and mentor. "The world needs more people like Tory," close friend Brad Johnson said.

Kolby FedoreJuly 13, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, July 13, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJuly 13, 2026

Carole Thurmond Wills' grandfather homesteaded on the North Fork near Cody in the early 1900s. She is using photos from that time to create a historic walking trail in the North Fork Campground located on what was once her family's land.

Glass-Plate Family Photos Help Tell Story Of Buffalo Bill State Park In Early 1900s

While camping at Buffalo Bill State Park in 1997, Carole Thurmond Wills was stunned to learn her family once owned that land. Wills now is creating an interactive walk using photos taken by her grandfather on glass-plate negatives from 1899-1912.

Amber SteinmetzJuly 13, 2026

Gail Symons: Fast Political Labels Are Lazy. Try Thinking.

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Disagreement with Republicans doesn’t prove allegiance to Democrats. Disagreement with Democrats doesn’t prove allegiance to Republicans. Policy advocacy isn’t candidate politics."

Gail SymonsJuly 13, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, July 13, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Tourist Injured By Bison * Last Trip For Mom & Dying Daughter * Mexican National Furious Canyon Rampage

Mac WatsonJuly 13, 2026

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