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Somewhere on the long dirt road to Hog Park in Carbon County, Snoopy still waits after 30 years. Nobody knows who painted the giant beagle on a Sierra Madre boulder on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, but Wyoming families have grown up watching for him.

What The Heck … Is That Giant Snoopy Head High In Wyoming’s Sierra Madre Range?

Somewhere on the long dirt road to Hog Park in Carbon County, Snoopy has been hanging out for at least 30 years. Nobody knows who painted the giant beagle on a Sierra Madre Range boulder, but Wyoming families have grown up visiting him.

Kolby FedoreAugust 22, 2026

Bob Richard, 89, grew up in Wyoming’s wilderness. He was a camp helper at age 8 and spent two months alone in the Shoshone National Forest at 12. It an upbringing that set him on the path to become a ranger and famed Yellowstone historian. He's seen here in 2024.

Bob Richard Grew Up In Wilderness Before Becoming Famed Yellowstone Historian

Famed Yellowstone historian Bob Richard grew up in Wyoming’s wilderness. By the time he was 12, he spent two months alone in the Shoshone National Forest with no company but his horse and dog. It was that upbringing that set him on his acclaimed career path.

Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2026

In the month since the Cowboy State Daily told 4-year-old Charlee Lacey's story of collecting “hero patches” from first responders, she’s been flooded with hundreds of them.

First Responders Send Hundreds Of ‘Hero Patches’ To 4-Year-Old Rock Springs Girl

In the month since Cowboy State Daily told 4-year-old Charlee Lacey's story of collecting “hero patches” from first responders, she’s been flooded with hundreds of them. Her mother says there are "no words" to express how much they mean to the girl.

Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2026

Cornelius “Cork” Kelly left Pinedale one final poem — a humorous, tender and deeply personal obituary. He lived as a teacher, poet, swimmer and cherished friend. "And regardless of the manner of my dying, at least I am on the road again," Kelly wrote.

Beloved Pinedale Teacher Says His Final Goodbye In A Poem

Cornelius “Cork” Kelly left Pinedale one final poem — a humorous, tender and deeply personal obituary. He lived as a teacher, poet and father of 10. "I am dead. And regardless of the manner of my dying, at least I am on the road again," Kelly wrote.

Kate MeadowsAugust 22, 2026

A power substation with wind turbines in the background in Wyoming.

Why America’s Energy Grid Has To Change — And What It Means For Wyoming

To the “tech bros,” the future is simple. Either America rebuilds its energy grid fast, or it will hand the coming AI revolution — and the billions in economic impact that comes with it — to foreign countries, some of whom aren’t America’s friends.

Renée JeanAugust 22, 2026

Kyle Berkshire sent a golf ball screaming above a windswept Rawlins golf course for 588.1 yards on Wednesday, breaking his own world record for longest tee shot. It took the 29-year-old long-drive specialist from Maryland more than 200 swings to do it. He did it at the same Rawlins golf course he set the previous record in 2023.

Golfer Sets New World Record For Longest Drive At Rawlins Golf Course

Kyle Berkshire sent a golf ball screaming above a windswept Rawlins golf course for 588.1 yards on Wednesday, breaking his own world record for distance. It took the 29-year-old long-drive specialist from Maryland more than 200 swings to do it.

Kolby FedoreAugust 22, 2026

80-somethings brawling in the parking lot, irreverent jokers, indoor smoking and an ear lost in a brawl are all part of the lore at Glenrock's Deer Creek Lounge. The down-and-dirty dive has a reputation for other vices, too.

Drinking Wyoming: Glenrock’s Smoky Deer Creek Lounge A Down-And-Dirty Dive

It’s a hot August afternoon at the Deer Creek Lounge in Glenrock, and a man named Nile is reflecting proudly on the time he clocked his 84-year-old brother in the mouth. “I should have hit him a second time,” he said.

Zakary SonntagAugust 22, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, August 22, 2026

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

Jake NicholsAugust 22, 2026

Wyoming ranchers are riled at President Trump’s Friday announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs. They say Wyoming would be better off if allowed to sell state-inspected beef across state lines.

Another Trump Call For Imported Beef Riles Up Wyoming Ranchers

Wyoming ranchers are riled at President Trump’s Friday announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs. They say Wyoming would be better off if allowed to sell state-inspected beef across state lines.

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2026

About 90% of the $550,000 the Make Liberty Win PAC spent on Wyoming's primary went to Freedom Caucus candidates. Overall, those supported by Make Liberty Win failed in their races.

PAC That Spent $550K Helping Freedom Caucus Had 87% Failure Rate

For Virginia-based PAC “Make Liberty Win” $479,000 of the $550,000 it spent helping Freedom Caucus-aligned candidates went to lost races. Sen. Cale Case, who was targeted by the group, said he was unsurprised: "(People) are really tired of the negative campaigning.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2026

A group of cow elk with a bull in Wyoming.

Wyoming Hunters Are Already Filling Their Freezers With Early Season Cow Elk

With Type 8 tags, Wyoming hunters can go after cow elk as early as August — despite the heat — in places where numbers have swollen well over Wyoming Game and Fish objectives. Hunters say access to private land is the key to success.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2026

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Dennis Sun: Protein, It's What Consumers Want

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "When it comes to retail and foodservice companies, consumers want to know where food products come from and other factors, such as how the supply chain will be maintained during times of disruption and if quality will stay strong."

Dennis SunAugust 21, 2026

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William Perry Pendley: Carrying Concealed At The Post Office Is Constitutional: A Decade Late

Guest columnist Perry Pendley writes, "Therefore, Congress’ attempt to bar the constitutionally protected carrying of firearms from all federal buildings isֻ 'presumptively unconstitutional.'"

Guest ColumnAugust 21, 2026

When the next lunar eclipse reaches its maximum at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday, 96.2% of the moon will be covered by the Earth’s shadow. What makes it unusually striking will be its deep blood-red color, said a former Wyoming state climatologist.

"Unusual And Spectacular": Next Week's Lunar Eclipse Will Be Blood-Red And 96% Full

When the next lunar eclipse reaches its maximum at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday, 96.2% of the moon will be covered by the Earth’s shadow and blood-red. “We'll see a reddish moon with a slight sliver of silver at the edge,” one Wyoming astronomer explained.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2026

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Mandy Fabel: Learning To Walk

Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "In mid-December we were blindsided by the news that our daughter had a terminal diagnosis. Doctors gently explained that she wouldn’t survive outside of the womb and there was absolutely nothing they could do to change that."

Mandy FabelAugust 21, 2026

As fall hunting season nears, Wyoming Game and Fish is facing public scrutiny after the sudden resignation of Director Angi Bruce and the appointment of an interim director. In a rare move, Game and Fish will give a state of the agency update Monday.

After Director Quits, People Asking What’s Up With Wyoming Game And Fish?

As fall hunting season nears, Wyoming Game and Fish is facing public scrutiny after the sudden resignation of Director Angi Bruce and the appointment of an interim director. In a rare move, Game and Fish will give a state of the agency update Monday.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2026

A former Wyoming police chief wants to name the tallest peak in Sheridan County for Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was killed in the line of duty in 2024. The 11,000-foot peak known to locals as “Sheridan High Point” doesn’t have an official name.

Wyoming Police Push To Name Mountain Peak After Fallen Officer Sgt. Krinkee

A former Wyoming police chief wants to name the tallest peak in Sheridan County for Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was killed in the line of duty in 2024. The 11,000-foot peak known to locals as “Sheridan High Point” doesn’t have an official name.

Kolby FedoreAugust 21, 2026

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Wyoming 'Future-Proofs' Oil And Gas Industry With Nation's First Bonding Pool

On the heels of a Biden administration proposal to raise oil and gas bonding requirements by 1,900%, Wyoming is creating the nation’s first state-backed bonding pool to shield independent producers. "We're not on defense now," an industry spokesman said.

Renée JeanAugust 21, 2026

Crystal Curiel and Salvador Curiel-Aviles

Cheyenne-Area Squatters Tell Homeowner He Can’t Touch Them — Then Get Arrested

A couple accused of moving into a locked-up home and selling off the owner’s possessions allegedly told the homeowner they were squatters, they have rights, and he couldn’t do anything about it. Then they were arrested.

Greg JohnsonAugust 21, 2026

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Mexican National Accused Of Snake River Canyon Rampage Wasn't Drunk, Prosecutors Say

The Mexican national accused of trying to ram numerous travelers in the Snake River Canyon two summers ago was not drunk, prosecutors said this week. “The individual deliberately targeted our vehicle and attempted to kill my family,” one driver said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2026

The intersection of Carey and Randall avenues in Cheyenee across from the Wyoming Capitol was a hot corner for political signs.

Campaign Signs Are Classified As Trash By All Of Wyoming's Municipalities

Now that Wyoming’s primary election has come and gone, the innumerable campaign signs that popped up over the last year are starting to disappear. Although they could be re-used for many things, they are classified as trash by all Wyoming municipalities.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2026

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