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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday,, August 7, 2026

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

Jake NicholsAugust 07, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, August 7, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Gordon: Gray Sounds Like ‘Jackass In A Tin Barn' * Wallop Family Ranch For Sale For First Time In 135 Years * More Explosive Diarrhea: This Time It’s Mexican Jalapeños

Mac WatsonAugust 07, 2026

Flaming Gorge Reservoir and National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Utah.

Legislators Warned That States Must Talk Or Face Lawsuits Over Colorado River

The Wyoming state engineer told state legislators Thursday that if the seven Colorado River Basin states can’t come to terms over a dwindling water supply, lawsuits or federal intervention could result. "I don't think it's the best," he said.

Mark HeinzAugust 07, 2026

Rod Miller: Changes Around The Ol’ Campfire

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "It was a hot, sultry night in the Red Desert, without a breath of cooling breeze. All that could be heard was the grumbling of the exhausted cowboys and rattlesnakes copulating in the sagebrush."

Rod MillerAugust 07, 2026

For His Fourth Endorsement Of Degenfelder, Trump Holds Virtual Rally

President Donald Trump endorsed governor candidate Megan Degenfelder for the fourth time Thursday in a rally held by phone. Trump touted Degenfelder as a staunch conservative and said voters would look back and say, "President Trump gave me a good idea."

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2026

After Treasurer Curt Meier, below, said Secretary of State Chuck Gray's potential vote to block access to a power substation would “essentially stifle capitalism,” Gray changed his mind. Gray said he was assured the access permit doesn't pertain to wind, solar or data centers.

Gray Changes Mind On Power Station Access After Spat With Curt Meier

After Curt Meier said of State Chuck Gray's announced vote to block Tri-State Generation's access to a power substation would “essentially stifle capitalism,” Gray changed his mind. They supply "power to practically every irrigator and farmer in the state," Meier said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2026

Guest Column: Why We're Endorsing Steve Friess For U.S. House

Wyoming State Sens. Dockstader, Boner & Olsen write, "On election Day, send a message that Wyoming values substance over spectacle. Vote Steve Friess for Congress."

Guest ColumnAugust 06, 2026

This bull bison, suffering with a massive abscess on his right rear quarter, was seen early Wednesday in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park. (

Bison Rancher: Yellowstone Bull With Gigantic Abscess Will Be OK Once It Gushes

A massive abscess on a Yellowstone bull bison’s right rear quarter likely is the result of an infected wound from a rut battle. When it ruptures, “a 5-gallon bucketful of stuff” will gush out, a top bison rancher says, adding the bison should be fine.

Mark HeinzAugust 06, 2026

Lincoln County Students Face $25 Fines If They Keep Bringing Phones To School

If stern warnings and rules won’t keep kids from bringing their cellphones and devices to school, maybe cash fines will get their attention. That’s the idea behind a new Lincoln County rule that will fine students $25 if they keep bringing them to school.

Kate MeadowsAugust 06, 2026

Montana Dairy That Sells In Wyoming Under Fire For Moldy Cartons, Spoiled Milk

The Montana Department of Livestock said it could take action against Meadow Gold Dairy Products of Billings after "black mold" in cartons and prematurely spoiled milk were reported. Meadow Gold also stocks shelves in northwest Wyoming.

Andrew RossiAugust 06, 2026

Though campaigning against data centers, Chuck Gray, left, voted yes on a data center generation facility easement in June. Gray indicated Thursday that his aye-vote was Gov. Mark Gordon's fault. "The Secretary is sounding like a jackass in a barn," Gordon responded.

Gordon: Gray Sounds Like 'Jackass In A Tin Barn' For Blaming Data Center Vote On Gov

Chuck Gray, who campaigns against data centers, indicated Thursday that his aye-vote on an easement for a data center generator was Gov. Mark Gordon's fault. "The Secretary is sounding like a jackass in a tin barn," Gordon responded.

Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2026

Huge 500-MW Solar Project Wants To Build Natural Gas Power Plant Near Glenrock

At 500 megawatts, the Dutchman Solar Project under development in Converse County would be Wyoming’s second largest. Now the Florida-based company behind it also wants to build a natural gas power plant near Glenrock.

Kate MeadowsAugust 06, 2026

Wyoming is among 27 states to be hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

More Explosive Diarrhea: Wyoming Hit By Salmonella From Mexican Jalapeños

Wyoming is among 27 states that were hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

Kolby FedoreAugust 06, 2026

Wyoming’s First Nickel Discovery Heads Into High-Tech, High-Stakes Drilling Phase

Armed with new technology and a major mining partner, Visionary Metals is ready to probe just how big — and how valuable — a nickel discovery at Jeffrey City is. If realized, it will be a first of its kind in the Western U.S. since the 1940s.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2026

Wallop Family’s Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch For Sale After 135 Years For $24.5M

The Wallop family's legacy Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch in Sheridan County is for sale for the first time in 135 years, listing for $24.5 million. It hosted Queen Elizabeth II, supplied cavalry horses to Britain and helped build Wyoming's polo scene.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Voters Deserve Better Than Backroom Deals And Political Theatrics

U.S. House candidate Jillian Balow writes, "Over the past week, two campaigns asked me to drop out of the race. One offered a high-level position in exchange for my endorsement. High-profile supporters of mine have been pressured to 'switch teams.'"

Guest ColumnAugust 06, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Our Republic Works Best When We All Participate

Dear editor: More than 271,000 ballots were cast in the 2024 general election, up from approximately 198,000 ballots cast in 2022. That represents nearly 73,000 more Wyomingites exercising their fundamental right to vote.

August 06, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, August 6, 2026

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

Jake NicholsAugust 06, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Jax Luxury Property Values Exploded * People Keep Jumping Off Fremont Bridge * Freedom Caucus Claims ‘True Conservatives’ Attacked

Mac WatsonAugust 06, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Why You Should Consider Steve Friess For U.S. House

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Chuck Gray's approach to politics is akin to a yapping Chihuahua, making lots of noise and getting headlines, but getting little done. Most concerning is Gray dumping all of Wyoming voters’ election data to an agency of the federal government whose use is unrestricted."

Tom LubnauAugust 05, 2026

Rod Miller: Ghosted In The Big Empty – Or– The Silence Of The Delegation

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "A perfect example of 'ghosting' happened when Cowboy State Daily reporter Kate Meadows reached out to each member of the Wyoming congressional delegation about Peabody Coal Company suddenly canceling medical benefits for their Wyoming retirees. And the response was... crickets."

Rod MillerAugust 05, 2026

A pack of gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park.

Hageman Says Wolf Delisting Bill Stalled By ‘Elitist East Coast Politicians’

A bill to delist wolves across the Lower 48 co-sponsored by Wyoming U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis was blocked by a New Jersey Democrat. Rep. Hageman on Wednesday blasted "elitist East Coast politicians' continued objections to common-sense proposals.”

Mark HeinzAugust 05, 2026

Ken Buck: The Multibillion-Dollar Problem The Left Wants To Ignore

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Since 2003, the federal government has made $3 trillion in improper payments. That's not a rounding error; it's huge chunks of taxpayer money handed out to criminals. Liberal states have refused to police this epidemic of taxpayer exploitation."

Ken BuckAugust 05, 2026

Americans for Prosperity Wyoming Director Tyler Lindholm and state Rep. Bill Alleman, R-Midwest (inset).

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Claims National Group Attacking ‘True Conservatives’

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus claims national group Americans for Prosperity is attacking “true conservatives” running for the state Legislature. Nope, says Wyoming’s AFP director, “We don’t look at caucus alignment.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2026

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