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‘This Is Textbook Overreach’: Cheyenne Council Blasted Over Inspection Warrants
Cheyenne City Council on Monday sat through hours of residents blasting them over administrative warrants to inspect homes and businesses. “This is textbook overreach” one local said before the council voted 6-3 to approve the ordinance’s second reading.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 14, 2026
Geese Steal Osprey Nests, Forcing The Birds To Risk Electrocution
Canada geese sometimes hog elevated nesting platforms from osprey in Wyoming. So, the ospreys try building nests on powerline poles instead — and get electrocuted.
Mark HeinzJanuary 13, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Propose Cutting Governor's Budget To UW By $61 Million
The Joint Appropriations Committee on Tuesday voted to reduce the governor’s recommended state budget for the University of Wyoming by nearly $61 million. State Sen. Ogden Driskill opposed the action calling them "spiteful and vindictive."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2026
Snowmobiler Rescued After Plunging Off Bridge And Landing In Frozen River
A 40-year-old Russian national who plunged off a bridge after his snowmobile collided with a guardrail is expected to survive after being rescued by a team of emergency responders on the Scenic Beartooth Highway near the Wyoming - Montana border.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 13, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Enough With The Hypocritical Legal Lecturing, Please
Dear editor: I read with some dismay this morning’s opinion piece dealing with the perceived loss of constitutional guardrails where executive power is concerned. I suspect that a lot of what people find objectionable in our president is his style.
January 13, 2026
Ken Buck: Mamdani's Socialist Rhetoric vs. Reality
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Venezuelans have been living under the realities of socialism for over a decade -- hyperinflation, food shortages, human rights abuses... The list goes on and it hardly reads like the 'warm collectivism' articulated by Mamdani."
Ken BuckJanuary 13, 2026
Utah Full Steam Ahead On Nuclear Industry While Wyoming Avoids
The 2026 legislative season is ramping up, and Utah lawmakers are fully embracing the nuclear industry while Wyoming legislators appear to be avoiding the subject.
David MadisonJanuary 13, 2026
Agitated Man With Hatchet Forced Out Of Wheatland Basement With Pepper Gas
After reportedly threatening a woman in a Wheatland home Monday evening, an agitated man with a hatchet locked himself in the basement and made threats toward police. A pepper gas grenade brought a quick end to the standoff.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 13, 2026
After 34 Years, Thermopolis' Big Blue Water Slide Comes Down
The big blue water slide at Hellie’s Tepee Pools in Hot Springs State Park has been dismantled and given away after 34 years of summer fun. A new water feature is on hold while the future of Thermopolis' hot spring facilities is tied up in court.
Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2026
Prometheus Hyperscale Sets New National Standard For Data Center Sites
Prometheus Hyperscale commits to community benefit agreements, local hiring, and transparency for all Wyoming data center sites.
January 13, 2026
Jillian Balow, Former Wyoming Schools Chief, Announces Run For House
Republican Jillian Balow, former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, is running for the state's lone U.S. House Seat. This pits her against Secretary of State Chuck Gray and Casper businessman Reid Rasner, both MAGA-style candidates.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 13, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday's headlines include: * Degenfelder For Governor * No Raises For State Workers * Snowmobiler Dies In Avalanche
Mac WatsonJanuary 13, 2026
Dear Editor: Congress Isn't Blocking Trump's Runaway Power Grab
More than 70 Wyoming lawyers and retired judges write: "The recent dramatic deterioration of our constitutional guardrails is the unprecedented assertions of executive power by President Trump and the accompanying unwillingness of our Congress to restrain him."
January 13, 2026
Letter To The Editor: We Need To DOGE Secretary of State Gray’s Big Bureaucracy, Voter Bills
Dear editor: Sec. of State Chuck Gray and others are advancing an agenda that grows government, increases unnecessary regulations and imposes government overreach and unfunded mandates.
January 13, 2026
Mom Accused Of Killing Her 11-Month-Old Son Wants Out Of Jail, Judge Says No
The woman accused of absconding with her son from Wyoming, then killing the 11-month-old when authorities caught up with her, wants out of jail. A New Mexico judge on Monday said no, she’ll remain locked up as she faces a first-degree murder charge.
Jen KocherJanuary 13, 2026
Lander Police Chief Says There Are Multiple Suspects In Fatal Bar Fight
The Lander Police Department has multiple suspects in a Friday-night bar fight that turned fatal. The police chief expects arrests in “the next couple days,” he told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2026
Young Jackson-Area Bear Still Out In January Might Be Confused By Warm Weather
A young black bear has caused a stir in the Jackson area, spotted still awake and running around in January. A local wildlife tour guide said it’s not unheard of, but the unseasonably warm weather may have confused the bear about when bedtime is.
Mark HeinzJanuary 12, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Resist Gordon’s Push For $111.8 Million For State Worker Raises
The Wyoming legislative committee crafting a preliminary state budget voted Monday to deny the governor’s $111.8 million recommendation to give state employees raises. The debate is not over — the whole Legislature gets the budget next month.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2026
Trump’s EPA Rejects Closure Of Colorado Power Plant That Burns Wyoming Coal
The Trump administration’s EPA has finalized its rejection of closing a coal-fired power plant in Colorado, drawing sharp criticism from environmental and health groups. The decision extends the life of a plant that burns Wyoming coal.
David MadisonJanuary 12, 2026
Dave Simpson: Freedom Caucus Criticism Is All The Rage For Weaksauce Republicans
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Freedom Caucus critics have declared the votes we cast in 2024 - putting the Freedom Caucus in the driver's seat - were a big mistake, and we should be ashamed, apologize, and seek forgiveness from the all-knowing status quo."
Dave SimpsonJanuary 12, 2026
Snowmobiler Dies In Avalanche Triggered In Wyoming Backcountry
A snowmobiler in the Wyoming backcountry southeast of Afton died Sunday after he and another rider triggered an avalanche that buried him about 2 feet below the surface and under his snowmobile.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 12, 2026
Transient Accused Of Stabbing Cheyenne Man While Stealing Backpack, Sunglasses
A 25-year-old transient is accused of stabbing an older Cheyenne man in the back while trying to steal his backpack and sunglasses. The suspect, who faces an attempted murder charge, claims the stabbing was in self-defense.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2026
Cheyenne Motel Standoff Suspect Faces Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge
The man involved in a four-hour standoff at a Cheyenne motel with police Friday is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge. Surveillance video at the motel shows the men arguing, then the suspect shooting the other man, police say.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 12, 2026