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Wolf 1090F, of the Mollie’s pack in Yellowstone National Park, recently hit the age of 11 years, nine months. That makes her her the oldest living wolf in the park, and one of the oldest ever.

Nearly 12 And Huge, Yellowstone Wolf 1090F Earns Title Of Oldest In Yellowstone

At the age of 11 years, 9 months, Wolf 1090F has earned the title of the oldest living wolf in Yellowstone, which is remarkable considering the average lifespan of a wild wolf is 5 or 6. Like other members of the pack known as Mollie’s pack, she’s huge.

Mark HeinzJanuary 10, 2026

Retired Laramie dentist and World War II veteran of the Battle of the Bulge celebrates his 101st birthday on Jan. 10.

'Just A Survivor': Laramie WWII Vet Was Blown Off Tank During Battle Of The Bulge

Laramie WWII vet Bob Willis earned a Purple Heart after being blown off a tank in the Battle of the Bulge. The veteran, who also protected Holocaust survivors, celebrated his 101st birthday on Saturday. "I'm just a survivor. I’m no kind of hero," he said.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 10, 2026

Flo the cattle dog was just coming into her own when she was hit by a tourist passing through Sublette County. Across Wyoming, working dogs are part of the fabric of ranch life.

Wyoming Ranchers Push For Protections After Working Ranch Dog Killed By Tourist

Sublette County ranch hand Rachel Misiewicz was heartbroken when a Texas tourist ran over a working border collie during a cattle drive last fall. That's led her to push for a law that would mandate drivers slow to 25 mph near livestock drives.

David MadisonJanuary 10, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, January 10, 2026

Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJanuary 10, 2026

Shooting At Cheyenne Motel Leads To Four-hour Standoff

A man suspected of shooting another man at a Cheyenne motel Friday afternoon was arrested after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement. The victim is in the hospital with a chest wound.

Renée JeanJanuary 10, 2026

The federal courthouse in Casper, Wyoming.

Casper Man Pleads Guilty To Making Violent Threats Against Jewish Organization

A Casper man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from violent and threatening voicemails left at Anti-Defamation League offices in Denver and Austin, Texas. In one, he vowed to “murder every Jew I see."

Scott SchwebkeJanuary 10, 2026

Evansville Man On Parole For Abusing Teen Now Faces 45-100 Years For Child Porn

A 26-year-old Evansville man pleaded guilty Friday in Natrona County District Court to 16 child pornography charges. He was already on parole for an earlier conviction for sexually abusing a 14-year-old, and now faces 45-100 years in prison.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 10, 2026

Sublette County Deputy Busts Through Ice To Save Mom And Baby Deer

Sublette County Deputy Jason Overbaugh plunged into the icy New Fork River near Big Piney on New Year’s Day to rescue a trapped mule deer doe and fawn. Ally Cogburn spotted the struggling animals, and both survived Overbaugh's heroic effort.

Mark HeinzJanuary 09, 2026

‘RUN MEGAN, RUN!’ Trump Promises Endorsement If Degenfelder Runs For Governor

If she decides to run for governor of Wyoming, Megan Degenfelder has President Donald Trump’s “Complete and Total Endorsement,” the president wrote Friday in a post to Truth Social. Degenfelder has said she’s “strongly considering” a run for governor.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Abortion Is Indeed Healthcare

Dear editor: The recent ruling confirming that abortion is protected under our state constitution is a victory for the rule of law and the plain language of our founding documents.

January 09, 2026

Wyoming Supreme Court building in Cheyenne.

Letter To The Editor: Supreme Court Justices Bent Themselves Into Pretzels

Dear editor: The Wyoming Supreme Court bent themselves into a pretzel and ignored the rest of the Wyoming State Constitution to find that abortion fits the definition of “health care” to keep abortion legal.

January 09, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Gordon Must Be Having A Bobby Knight Moment

Dear editor: I remember the story that Bobby Knight told at the Lander One Shot Antelope Hunt about him throwing a chair.

January 09, 2026

Construction is well underway in south Cheyenne on Meta's mega data center called Project Cosmo. An agreement announced in January 2026 between TerraPower and Meta for up to eight advanced nuclear reactors across the U.S. has put Cheyenne in position to become home to a dual-unit Natrium nuclear plant, a TerraPower executive told Cowboy State Daily.

TerraPower-Meta Deal Could Bring Advanced Nuclear Plant To Cheyenne

An agreement announced Friday between TerraPower and Meta for up to eight advanced nuclear reactors across the U.S. has put Cheyenne in position to become home to a dual-unit Natrium nuclear plant, a TerraPower executive told Cowboy State Daily.

David MadisonJanuary 09, 2026

Dennis Sun: Demand At The Meat Counter Is Strong

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Positive news is that beef products are in high demand, both in the U.S. and abroad. U.S. beef is noted for its great taste and tenderness, and as consumers shop for protein, beef is at the top of the list."

Dennis SunJanuary 09, 2026

Jonathan Lange: Our Constitution Protects All Human Life

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “At the heart of the 'Life is a Human Right Act' is the second provision of Wyoming’s Constitution. 'In their inherent right to life. . . all members of the human race are equal (Art. 1, Sec. 2).' All means all. It's really that simple.”

Jonathan LangeJanuary 09, 2026

A pygmy goat named Porsche Lane can return to Powell after her owner settled a lawsuit with the city Thursday. The city had denied her owner a permit, which the city called a plain reading of its rules and the goat's owner called an arbitrary use of power.

Woman Can Bring Pygmy Goat Back To Powell After Settling Lawsuit With City

A pygmy goat named Porsche Lane can return to Powell after her owner, Venus Bontadelli, settled a lawsuit with the city Thursday. The city had denied her owner a permit, which the city called a plain reading of its rules and the goat's owner called an arbitrary use of power.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2026

Prosecutor Says Legislators Didn't Break Law With Weston County Clerk Subpoena

The prosecutor pursing charges against Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock on Thursday disputed her claim that Wyoming legislators broke the law and violated her rights. He says she’s the one who broke the law by not complying with a legislative subpoena.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2026

Cody’s 75-hour 911 outage this week isn’t unique, with 15 outages in Torrington exposing how outdated Wyoming's emergency communications system is. It’s become more and more expensive to run and is losing $3 million a year, state officials say. Above is the Wyoming Highway Patrol dispatch center in Cheyenne.

Wyoming’s Outdated 911 System Faces Mounting Failures And Costly Shortfalls

Problems with Wyoming’s 911 system have been brewing for quite some time and didn’t just start to appear when a cable was cut in Cody, leaving the city without adequate 911 services for 75 hours. Problems have been occurring in other communities as well.

Renée JeanJanuary 09, 2026

The $350 million, 260-mile Ready Wyoming transmission project represents the largest electrical infrastructure investment in Black Hills Energy's history. The company claims it will provide long-term price stability and link Wyoming and South Dakotas power grids.

$350 Million Transmission Project Links Wyoming, South Dakota Power Grids

The $350 million Ready Wyoming transmission project represents the largest electrical infrastructure investment in Black Hills Energy's history. The company claims it will provide long-term price stability and link Wyoming's and South Dakota's power grids.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 09, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, January 9, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJanuary 09, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, January, 9, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Gordon vs Gray (Again) * Huge Data Center Approved * DUI On Horseback Bill Unveiled

Mac WatsonJanuary 09, 2026

Lawmaker Unveils Bill To Prevent DUI Charges For Drunk Horseback Riding

A state representative from Casper wants to keep people from being charged with drunk driving if they're drunk while riding a horse, mule or donkey. The bill made one defense attorney laugh and left prosecutors wondering if a specific case inspired it.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2026

Scott Clem: Red Sky at Morning — America's Imperial Turn

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Gone are the days of America being one among the nations. We now seek dominance over the nations. We are following the footsteps of imperial Rome."

Scott ClemJanuary 09, 2026

Gov. Mark Gordon appeared to have had enough with Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday when he turned to him and asked, "Do you want to step outside.” That came at the end of a marathon special meeting of the state land board in Douglas.

Gordon To Gray At Wind Meeting: 'Do You Want To Step Outside?'

The feud between Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray boiled over Thursday when Gordon asked Gray, “Do you want to step outside” near the end of a marathon Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners meeting in Douglas.

David MadisonJanuary 09, 2026

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