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Eating Wyoming: Tony’s Mexican Grill In Wamsutter Is A Spectacular Dive
It’s lunch time, and the parking lot at Tony’s Mexican Grill in Wamsutter is lined with dirt-covered pickups drawn in from the oil field. It’s the go-to spot for workers, who say it’s a spectacular dive with equally authentic food.
Greg JohnsonMay 17, 2025
Grand Teton’s Mormon Row To Get Upgrades As Visitors Crowd Picturesque Area
Grand Teton National Park’s growing popularity with tourists means more visitors are taking in Wyoming’s picturesque Mormon Row. The National Park Service is planning upgrades to the area to keep up.
Andrew RossiMay 17, 2025
Son of "Sister Wives" Star Buried Near Wyoming Hometown In Bighorn Basin
The ashes of Garrison Brown, son of polygamist and star of the TLC reality show "Sister Wives" Kody Brown, were buried in a small cemetery in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin next to other members of his family. This was revealed on the May 11 episode of the show, now in its 19th season.
Andrew RossiMay 17, 2025
Gillette Youth Umpire Makes ‘The Show,’ Will Call Babe Ruth World Series
Gillette's Teddric Walker has spent more than 25 years behind the plate and is now being recognized as one of the best youth umpires in the nation. He’s been picked to umpire the 2025 Babe Ruth World Series in August in Ocala, Florida.
Dale KillingbeckMay 17, 2025
Why So Many Ultra-Expensive Supercars Have Montana License Plates
A $3 million Ferrari or $4 million Bugatti hypercar on the road turns heads as people scramble to take photos. Chances are good it will have a Montana license plate. The state’s tax laws make it a haven for the super-rich to register their supercars.
David MadisonMay 17, 2025
More Wyoming Women Have Guns — And Are Trained How To Use Them
In Wyoming, and across the country, more women are buying guns and taking courses to learn how to shoot them. Jason Crotteau, who runs the Riverton-based Wyoming Tactical shooters’ training company, says self-protection is the reason why.
Mark HeinzMay 17, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Grads, We Gave You Roots And We Gave You Wings – Now Grow And Fly
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Bill Sniffin writes: “Grads, timing is the single most important thing in getting ahead. You must stay on top of trends and always, always check which way the economic winds are blowing. You must be a man or woman of action."
Bill SniffinMay 17, 2025
Joan Barron: Although Flawed, Wyoming Has Best System For Independent Judiciary
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "It is heartening to see so many people standing up for Wyoming’s method of selecting an independent judiciary. Although flawed, this is the best system there is for maintaining an independent judiciary."
Joan BarronMay 17, 2025
Local Food Trend A Growing $24 Million Economic Force In Wyoming
The Lucky Buffalo Farm Stand near Burns is part of a growing local food trend in Wyoming. Already injecting $24 million a year into the state’s economy, local food venues have been a rising trend since Wyoming adopted the Food Freedom Act in 2015.
Renée JeanMay 17, 2025
Two Pizzas Bought With Bitcoin In 2010 Would Be Worth $815 Million Today
In 2010, a Florida man bought two pizzas worth about $41 with 10,000 bitcoins. Today, those bitcoins would be worth $815 million. Wyoming crypto leaders say that demonstrates how far digital currency has come and, like it or not, is the future.
Renée JeanMay 17, 2025
Mills Man Walked Out Of Church 15 Years Ago And Never Made It Home
Seth Uptain walked out of a Casper church 15 years ago and never made it home, leaving behind his wallet and belongings. The Mills, Wyoming, man’s disappearance remains a mystery that’s frustrated family, friends and local police.
Jen KocherMay 17, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, May 17, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsMay 17, 2025
Hageman Says GOP Budget Bill Voted Down Because It Didn’t Cut Spending Enough
A congressional committee voted down the GOP-authored budget bill Friday as a handful of Republicans broke ranks. But Harriet Hageman says that’s good — it means the party’s defectors on the vote want spending cuts to go deeper.
Sean BarryMay 16, 2025
Fort Laramie Police Chief Charged With Lying On Car Title
The police chief of Fort Laramie is facing criminal charges for allegedly lying to get a vehicle title. His case started with a stop by a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper while driving a car with the wrong license plate.
Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Mark Heinz
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with Cowboy State Daily's outdoors reporter, Mark Heinz. Mark talks about bears, wolves, chainsaws and firearms - and being raised by 'Jeremiah Johnson.'
Wendy CorrMay 16, 2025
Dennis Sun: What’s Your Beef?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Better management practices and technology, along with genetics, are just some of the reasons consumers want more lamb and are still buying beef at record-high prices at the meat counter and at restaurants."
Dennis SunMay 16, 2025
Winter’s Not Done Yet; More Snow Coming For Wyoming
It may be the middle of May, but winter isn’t done with Wyoming yet. Another wave of wet weather from the Pacific Ocean will reach Wyoming over the weekend, which will mean more snow in the mountains and across other parts of the state.
Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Calls Comey’s ‘86 47’ Post A ‘Despicable’ Threat Against Trump
Wyoming’s congressional delegation is standing behind a new investigation into former FBI Director James Comey after he posted what many Republicans on Capitol Hill are interpreting as an assassination threat against President Trump.
Liz NassMay 16, 2025
Dimwitted California Rapper Stands Next To Boiling Yellowstone Pool For Video
If you’re dead set on committing a federal crime in Yellowstone National Park, you might as well post video of yourself doing the deed to social media. That’s what a California rapper did, coming dangerously close to a boiling thermal pool.
Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025
Stanley Hotel Sold In $400 Million Deal That Will See Huge Film Center Built
The historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has sold in a $400 million deal that will build on its cult horror fame as the setting for “The Shining.” The deal includes building a huge film center.
Renée JeanMay 16, 2025
Lawsuit Claims Wyoming Billionaire, 89, Propositioned Employees For Orgies
Hansjörg Wyss, an 89-year-old Teton County billionaire is being sued in a California court. He’s accused of repeatedly propositioning a woman and her husband who worked for his company to have orgies with him.
Clair McFarlandMay 16, 2025
Casper Man Who Said One Of Two People He Stabbed Was An Accident Pleads Guilty
A 72-year-old Casper man pleaded guilty Friday to stabbing a 41-year-old man in exchange for dropping a second charge for also stabbing a woman. He told police stabbing the woman was an accident.
Dale KillingbeckMay 16, 2025
Guest Column: It's Time For Energy Abundance – No More Subsidizing Bad Energy Policy
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "In Congress, I am working diligently to disband the green energy agenda. President Trump is also working to shield constituents from both tax implications of the Green New Scam and the related repercussions to their utility bills."
Guest ColumnMay 16, 2025
Doors Swinging Wide Open For Wyoming Energy Development On Public Land
The Trump administration continues to open the floodgates on rolling back restrictions and speeding up timelines for energy development on public land. It’s a relief for Wyoming’s oil and gas sector.
David MadisonMay 16, 2025