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One of the key metrics holding Powder River Basin oil and gas back is the cost of producing a barrel of oil. But longer laterals in the play have driven the average cost down to $55 per barrel and closer to $50, which would unlock more production.

Powder River Basin Inches Closer To $50 A Barrel Oil, Unlocking New Potential

One of the key metrics holding Powder River Basin oil and gas back is the cost of producing a barrel of oil. But longer laterals in the play have driven the average cost down to $55 per barrel and closer to $50, which would unlock more production.

Renée JeanNovember 07, 2025

Cody high school sign scaled

Former Cody High School Parent Claims Teacher Was 'Creepy' With Daughter

The parent of a former Cody High School student said a teacher was "creepy" with her. The teacher says this and other claims against him are exaggerated. He had called for his own misconduct hearing to be public rather than in executive session.

Jackson WalkerNovember 07, 2025

If Wyoming doesn’t start saving water now, it could get dragged into federal court battles over Colorado River water rights, state officials told lawmakers.

Wyoming May Force Water Cuts As Colorado River Crisis Deepens

With tensions building over the dwindling Colorado River water supply, Wyoming needs to make some tough decisions, state officials told lawmakers Thursday. That could include incentivizing farmers and ranchers to cut back irrigation along the Green River.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025

Though a lightning rod for controversy, Dick Cheney was for years a celebrated Wyomingite. Sen. John Barrasso lauded the man's legacy Thursday, while Wyoming's other delegates and the president were measured about Cheney's death. 

Barrasso Honors Cheney Despite Complex History, Silence From Trump

Though a lightning rod for controversy, Dick Cheney was for years a celebrated Wyomingite. Sen. John Barrasso lauded the man's legacy Thursday, while Wyoming's other delegates and the president were measured about Cheney's death. 

Jackson WalkerNovember 07, 2025

Japan’s brown bears are essentially the same species as Wyoming’s grizzlies. This mother and cub were skinny because the late-summer pink salmon run they were waiting for was late.

Japan Calls Out The Military To Help Stop Surge In Bear Attacks

Japan for years has had a problem with bear attacks, but lately it’s gotten so bad the military was deployed to help protect people from getting mauled and killed.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to Senate Republicans at a breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. President Trump wants Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown and move other legislation without Democrats’ support. Wyoming’s U.S. senators oppose the idea, saying Democrats would retaliate down the road.

Barrasso, Lummis Oppose Bypassing Dems With ‘Nuclear Option’ To End Shutdown

President Trump wants Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown and move other legislation without Democrats’ support. Wyoming’s U.S. senators oppose the idea, saying Democrats would retaliate down the road.

Sean BarryNovember 07, 2025

Skyrocketing power demand from data and AI centers is reviving calls for more coal-fired electricity and fuels debate about the role of Wyoming coal in the nation’s energy future. Experts say the market has shifted in ways that might still undercut coal. Above is the Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant near Glenrock.

Power-Hungry AI Fuels Debate On Wyoming Coal’s Role In U.S. Energy Future

Skyrocketing power demand from data and AI centers is reviving calls for more coal-fired electricity and fuels debate about the role of Wyoming coal in the nation’s energy future. Experts say the market has shifted in ways that might still undercut coal.

Renée JeanNovember 06, 2025

Mayor Patrick Collins chats with Related Companies Senior Vice President of Development Colin Sullivan before a groundbreaking ceremony in Cheyenne for a 115-acre data center campus that will deliver an initial 88 megawatts of data center capacity for CoreWeave. The campus will eventually deliver up to 302 megawatts of data center capacity in all.

Letter To The Editor: Artificial Intelligence And Data Centers Are The Future

Dear editor: AI is here to stay. It's helping small businesses grow, driving economic growth and transforming sectors of our economy. However, for AI innovation to keep advancing, we need sufficient data centers and infrastructure to support it.

November 06, 2025

Gordon in Jackson

Letter To The Editor: Gordon Needs To Approve BWXT’s Grant Request For $100M

Dear editor: I urge Gov. Gordon to approve BWXT’s grant request for $100 million from Wyoming’s Large Project Energy Matching Fund.

November 06, 2025

Uinta County Courthouse

Letter To The Editor: Good Job Voting Down New Taxes, Uinta County

Dear editor: I want to sincerely congratulate Uinta County on SOUNDLY defeating the latest attempt at progressives attempting to take our money.

November 06, 2025

Wyoming Department of Transportation's director says the previously reported $400 million deficit in the department is closer to $600 million now. Lawmakers say solving the problem is no easy feat. Avove, a work crew paves a 5-mile section of Highway 26/287 near Dubois in fall 2025.

Projected WYDOT Deficit Reaches $600M With No Solution In Sight

Wyoming Department of Transportation's director says the previously reported $400 million deficit in the department is closer to $600 million now. Lawmakers say solving the problem is no easy feat.

Jackson WalkerNovember 06, 2025

Venus Bontadelli says she moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Powell Woman Who 'Escaped' California Politics Sues City To Keep Pygmy Goat

A California woman moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

K.J. Gillenwater has channeled her knowledge of the military and national security from a career as a Navy Russian linguist into a successful sci-fi book series, "The Genesis Machine." She lives in Cody and also writes rom-coms and supernatural thrillers.

Wyoming Author Channels Career As A Navy Russian Linguist Into Her Books

K.J. Gillenwater has channeled her knowledge of the military and national security from a career as a Navy Russian linguist into a successful sci-fi book series, "The Genesis Machine." She lives in Cody and also writes rom-coms and supernatural thrillers.

Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2025

Jo Orchard, 84, of Ten Sleep has been inspired by Wyoming and its people since the 1970s. She has channeled that love into her original buckskin dresses, beaded art and quilts.

Ten Sleep Buckskin Artist Tans Hides With Brains And Makes Thread From Sinew

Mavis “Jo” Orchard of Ten Sleep creates authentic Wyoming artistic masterpieces from buckskin and makes hand-appliquéd quilts. She’s taught herself traditional methods, like brain-tanning hides and making her own thread from sinew.

Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2025

The Weston County Clerk has been formally charged with the crime of dodging a legislative subpoena during a subcommittee's investigation of her handling of the 2024 election. She reportedly told an investigator she had other appointments that day.

Weston County Clerk Criminally Charged For Dodging Legislative Subpoena

The Weston County Clerk has been formally charged with the crime of dodging a legislative subpoena during a subcommittee's investigation of her handling of the 2024 election. She reportedly told an investigator she had other appointments that day.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

Through past reporting and a slew of point-blank inquiries this week, Cowboy State Daily has determined that half of the Wyoming House of Representatives, which has 62 members, are not Freedom Caucus members or say they're not Freedom Caucus members. Pictured is former Freedom Caucus chairman Rep. John Bear.

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Membership Survey: 31 House Reps Say They're Not Members

Through past reporting and a slew of point-blank inquiries this week, Cowboy State Daily has determined that half of the Wyoming House of Representatives, which has 62 members, are not Freedom Caucus members or say they're not Freedom Caucus members.

Clair McFarland & Jackson WalkerNovember 06, 2025

Members of Wyoming’s delegation applauded President Trump’s Wednesday pick of New Mexico's Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as a "major win for Wyoming."

Delegation Applauds Trump’s Pick Of Steve Pearce To Head BLM

Members of Wyoming’s delegation applauded President Trump’s Wednesday pick of New Mexico's Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as a "major win for Wyoming."

Sean BarryNovember 06, 2025

After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.

Believed Dead In Crash On Wyoming Highway, Lost Dog Found Alive A Week Later

After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 06, 2025

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