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Wyoming Ranchers Split On Opening Mexico Border To Beef After Screwworm Outbreak
Wyoming ranchers are split on the USDA considering a phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border to beef following a devastating screwworm outbreak. Some say it could mean lower prices, but others will be “greatly opposed to it."
Kate MeadowsApril 10, 2026
Scott Clem: America Didn’t Run Out of Coal, It Ran Out of Common Sense
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "To put it bluntly, Americans are being squeezed by energy monopolies that have lost the spirit of excellence because they lack competition, and by government watchdogs who are failing to protect ratepayers."
Scott ClemApril 10, 2026
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Members Split On Who Should Be Governor
Despite being in the Freedom Caucus together, neither Rep. Pendergraft nor Rep. Haroldson were shocked Thursday to find they're endorsing different candidates in the governor’s race. Pendergraft is behind Brent Bien while Haroldson supports Degenfelder.
Clair McFarlandApril 09, 2026
Gillette Woman Says She Tried To Burn Down Shed To Kill ‘Black Panthers’ Inside
When trying to burn down a stranger’s shed because there are “black panthers” inside, it may be less incriminating to not use mail addressed to yourself to start the fire. Instead, a Gillette woman was bound over Wednesday to face a felony arson charge.
Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026
Mother Charged With First-Degree Murder In Death Of 4-Month-Old Had 58 Missing Texts
The parents of a 4-month-old Cheyenne boy who died of severe brain injuries made their first court appearances Thursday on first-degree murder charges. Police say 58 texts from before the boy was taken to the hospital were missing from the mother’s phone.
Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026
Bighorn Ram Destroys Sliding Glass Door After Mistaking Reflection For Rival Ram
A bighorn sheep ram destroyed a sliding glass door in Yuma, Arizona, last week after seeing his own reflection and mistaking it for another ram. A former Wyoming Game and Fish wildlife supervisor wasn't surprised. "That's normal behavior," he said.
Mark HeinzApril 09, 2026
Man Accused In Green River Bombing To Plead Guilty In Identity Theft Case
A man accused of injuring his wife with a bomb in Green River and then eluding authorities for 44 years is expected to plead guilty in an identify theft case. After the bombing, he allegedly stole the identify of a dead college classmate.
Clair McFarlandApril 09, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Proving Felony Cruelty To Animals Should Not Require A Body Count
Dear editor: "The outcome of the recent Cheyenne animal hoarding case highlights a failure in state law. Proving felony cruelty should not require a body count. The answer is to update Wyoming cruelty statutes."
April 09, 2026
Giant Green Fireball Explodes Over Northeastern Wyoming on Wednesday Night
Although a green meteor was spotted in five states Wednesday night, it entered the atmosphere in Converse County and exploded over Wright, Wyoming, in Campbell County. The American Meteor Society says the fireball was flying sixty miles a second.
Andrew RossiApril 09, 2026
Keystone XL's Second Coming? — This Time As A Wyoming-Bound Pipeline
A Denver energy analyst says the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline isn't entirely dead. It's being resurrected in a new form, with Canadian segments feeding a proposed Bridger pipeline to Guernsey. The first Wyoming public meeting is on April 13 in Newcastle.
David MadisonApril 09, 2026
Yellowstone Photographer Captures Bison's Heroic Escape From Notorious Death Trap
Yellowstone’s Blacktail Pond is a death trap for bison when they fall through ice or get stuck in mud there. Wildlife photographer Pete Bengeyfield thought for sure that one unfortunate bison was doomed but was thrilled to see her escape.
Mark HeinzApril 09, 2026
Big Piney Man Facing 20 Child Porn Felonies Could Get 240 Years In Prison
A Sublette County man charged with 20 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children for allegedly distributing child pornography could face up to 240 years in prison if convicted.
Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026
Weston County Clerk Quits One Day After Felony Arrest On Election-Related Charges
Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock resigned Thursday one day after she was charged with two felonies, the chair of the local Republican party, Kari Drost, has confirmed. The resignation averts a civil trial that had been set for Monday.
Clair McFarlandApril 09, 2026
Cheyenne Parents Charged With First-Degree Murder In Death Of 4-Month-Old Son
The parents of a 4-month-old accused of causing the "extensive injuries" that led to his death were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree murder. Cheyenne police say the boy died after a month on life support.
Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026
Guest Column: If You Voted For The Budget, You Don't Get To Say You Opposed It
Rep. Lee Filer writes, "Let’s be honest with the people of Wyoming if they truly believed the budget was irresponsible, why did they vote for it? You don’t get to claim the mantle of 'most conservative' while supporting a budget you say you oppose."
Guest ColumnApril 09, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Jake NicholsApril 09, 2026
Family Fun Awaits This Summer in Southwest Wyoming
Sweetwater County’s abundant natural playgrounds offer all kinds of opportunities to get out and play. Beyond outdoor escapades, you’ll find exciting summer shows, chances to see desert wildlife and a historic look at the Great American West at a variety of museums.
April 09, 2026
Western Americana & Firearms Collecting Resurges in Cody, Wyoming with Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions is working to restore Cody, Wyoming as a premier destination for Western and firearms collectors with its upcoming May 1–3 auction featuring over 1,200 lots. The catalog is now live, offering a wide range of historic arms and collectibles with multiple bidding options available.
April 09, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * Cody Roberts Sentenced * Weston County Clerk Arrested * $50 Million Converse Solar Project Stalled
Mac WatsonApril 09, 2026
Guest Column: Trump Is Defending America By Defeating DEF
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman writes, "In March, the Trump EPA took action to eliminate yet another dystopian requirement of what is more accurately described as the 'green new scam': Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures."
Guest ColumnApril 09, 2026
Tom Lubnau: The Myth Of Runaway Spending In Wyoming
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "This election year, politicians are pounding their chests about runaway spending saying they're here to save you. When they start boasting, it is time to switch on your nonsense detector. The numbers tell a different story."
Tom LubnauApril 09, 2026
Grizzlies Face Carcass Shortage After Mild Winter And Wolves Getting Them First
A mild winter means fewer rotting big game carcasses for Wyoming grizzlies to feast on this spring and wolves are getting them first. "I had three feet of snow in my yard last year. Now I have three inches of grass,” said wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen
Mark HeinzApril 08, 2026
New York Woman Accused Of Being Part Of Organized Gang Scamming Wyoming Banks
A 38-year-old New York woman faces charges in Casper Circuit Court for her role in an alleged scheme to scam Wyoming banks out of thousands of dollars. Police allege she’s part of an organized fraud ring.
Dale KillingbeckApril 08, 2026
As Trump Pushes To Quadruple Nuclear Power, Not All Projections Show Growth
A federal agency that examined how the country’s energy system could evolve over the next quarter century is forecasting little to no growth for nuclear energy at a time when Wyoming and the federal government are banking on expanding the industry.
David MadisonApril 08, 2026