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Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell told Cowboy State Daily on Friday they've launched a myth-busting campaign to save the agency from its potential destruction. "I was hoping to give a little bit of a reality check," he said.

Wyoming Business Council Launches 'Myth-Busting' Campaign In Effort To Save Itself

Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that it's launched a myth-busting campaign to save the agency from potential destruction. "I was hoping to give a little bit of a reality check," he said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2026

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Sheridan Man Accused Of Threatening To ‘Charlie Kirk’ Musician

After allegedly threatening to assassinate a country music artist on tour like Charlie Kirk, a Sheridan man found himself behind bars this week. He warned the musician “don’t come to Rapid City” and that “a 30-06 would blow your head off.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026

People across Wyoming are trying to help a Montana bronc rider find her stolen horse trailer. Brittany Miller told Cowboy State Daily her "entire life is in that trailer." Online sleuths have been combing through Wyoming webcams to help in the search effort.

"My Entire Life Is In That Trailer": Online Sleuths Helping Cowgirl Find Stolen Trailer

People across Wyoming are trying to help a Montana bronc rider find her stolen horse trailer. Brittany Miller told Cowboy State Daily her "entire life is in that trailer." Online sleuths have been combing through Wyoming webcams to help in the search effort.

Andrew RossiFebruary 06, 2026

State Sen. John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, said he disagrees with a proposed Colorado bill that would allow people hurt by ICE agents during protests to sue the agents. "It's not even a no for me," he said, "it's a hell no."

Wyoming Officials Say Colorado Bill To Sue ICE Agents Would Have Zero Chance Here

Wyoming officials say a bill in Colorado targeting qualified immunity for ICE and other law enforcement would have no chance in Wyoming. “It’s not even a no for me, it’s hell no,” Sen. Jon Kolb said. “It’s an insane bill, and thank God I live in Wyoming.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026

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Supreme Court Rejects Sheridan Man's Self-Defense Claim In Hockey Coach's Death

A Sheridan man who fatally punched a local hockey coach during a 2024 fight will not have his four-to-six-year prison sentence overturned, since the Wyoming Supreme Court concluded Thursday that he failed to show he acted with self-defense.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2026

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Dennis Sun: Consumers’ Buying Behavior Has Changed

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "It is no surprise grocery shoppers’ behavior has changed in the last year, mostly driven by economic pressures. But, there is more to it than just the dollars, according to the latest Consumer Food Insights report."

Dennis SunFebruary 06, 2026

State Sen. Ed Cooper (left) is retracting a statement he made about the Freedom Caucus hinging campaign donations to its local members based on their voting records

State Sen. Retracts Statement Accusing Freedom Caucus Of Rewarding Votes

State Sen. Ed Cooper is retracting a statement he made last week, accusing the national Freedom Caucus network of hinging campaign donations to its local members on their voting records. "I spoke incorrectly on that because I can’t substantiate it," he said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2026

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Joint Approps Committee Votes To Protect Two More Institutions From UW Budget Cuts

The Joint Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted to shield two more institutions from its proposed $40 million budget cut to the University of Wyoming. One of those institutions shares a financial backer with the campaign arm of the Freedom Caucus.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2026

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Scott Clem: The State Of Our State Is A Crisis Of Vision

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Wyoming does not suffer from a budget crisis so much as a vision crisis. Leaders no longer speak about what we should build. They speak only about what must be torn down."

Scott ClemFebruary 06, 2026

Cheyenne police used a fully armed SWAT team with an armored vehicle to breach a suspected drug house Thursday. One of two suspects arrested holed up in the home’s attic for two hours before finally giving up.

SWAT Team Coaxes Suspect From Attic During Cheyenne Drug Bust

Cheyenne police used a fully armed SWAT team with an armored vehicle to breach a suspected drug house Thursday. One of two suspects arrested holed up in the home’s attic for two hours before finally giving up.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026

Wildlife photographer Marcela Herdova loves the remote areas of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

Photographer Who Broke Leg In Remote Area Of Yellowstone, Is Grateful She Wasn't Alone

A wildlife photographer who broke her leg in a remote area of Yellowstone last Sunday said it taught her the importance of not venturing out alone, especially in areas without cellular service. Her companion was able to get her back to their car safely.

Mark HeinzFebruary 05, 2026

A large staging area for wind turbines along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie in this file photo.

Ranchers Say Don’t Bash Us For Using Our Private Property Rights For Wind Energy

Two Wyoming ranchers say diversification of their land is key to their survival and that property owners should have the freedom to decide what to do with their land. That includes allowing wind farms and other energy development.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 05, 2026

A makeshift crack-cooking station on a baby changing table at a gas station prompted a Wednesday warning from the Teton County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office. Even a Cheyenne gas station worker said that “there’s no way I’d ever put my baby on one of those.”

Sheriff: Public Baby Changing Tables Are For Babies, Not Cooking Crack

A makeshift crack-cooking station on a baby changing table at a gas station prompted a Wednesday warning from the Teton County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office. Even a Cheyenne gas station worker said that “there’s no way I’d ever put my baby on one of those.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 05, 2026

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Gigantic Grizzly 399 Sculpture To Be Dedicated At Jackson Museum In September

The world-famous Grizzly 399 and her four cubs will be honored with a larger-than-life bronze sculpture at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. The piece by sculptor Jocelyn Russell will be dedicated on Sept. 9, 2026.

Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2026

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By 3-2 Margin, Wyoming Top Officials Vote For Process To Halt Wind Leases

The State Land Board on Thursday voted 3-2 to begin a legal process that could cancel two controversial state wind leases in Converse and Niobrara counties. Secretary Chuck Gray, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder, and Auditor Kristi Racines all voted in favor while Gov. Gordon and Treasurer Meier voted against.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2026

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Guest Column: Everybody Got Hamsters

Guest columnist Amy Albrecht writes, "My husband heard a comedian discuss the differences between men’s and women’s brains. Men have boxes all over their brain but they don’t touch. Women's brains are a big ball of wires, and everything is connected."

Guest ColumnFebruary 05, 2026

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Cheyenne Is About To Swallow A Longtime Ranch With A Forced Annexation

WY fresh farm has been in the same location for 20 years, and a farmstead was added about four years ago. Now the couple faces a forced annexation that they say threatens not just their way of life, but their family’s business model.

Renée JeanFebruary 05, 2026

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Guest Column: It's Time To Pick Wyoming By Investing In Wyoming Communities

Ashley Harpstreith writes, "As decisions are made about the future role of the Wyoming Business Council and other state partners, success should be measured by whether communities are better positioned to support business growth in real, tangible ways."

Guest ColumnFebruary 05, 2026

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