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Here Come The Bugs: Wyoming’s Warm Winter Likely Means A Whole Lot Of Insects
Without cold winter temperatures to keep them subdued, Wyoming's summer could be dominated by mosquitoes. “If the breeding season is extended, then we'll end up with very high populations. We might have a bad year with West Nile," one entomologist said.
Andrew RossiMarch 19, 2026
Powell Family Pleads With City Council To Allow Them To Keep Their Four Dogs
A family who moved to Powell in 2025 with their four dogs are pleading to the city council to reconsider an ordinance that allows only two pets per residence. They vow not to take two of them to the shelter because "that's a terrible life for dogs."
Kate MeadowsMarch 19, 2026
Logan Wilson's Retirement: "I Want To Be Healthy, Playing With My Kids, Pain Free"
Casper native and University of Wyoming standout Logan Wilson announced Wednesday his retirement from the National Football League. After six years in the NFL, Logan said he felt "blessed" but wants to be "healthy, playing with my kids, pain-free."
Cody TuckerMarch 19, 2026
Chair Of The Wyoming Freedom Caucus Runs For Secretary of State
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams has entered the race for Wyoming Secretary of State. She supports Chuck Gray’s conservative platform but said she'll collaborate well with clerks. Robert Short also vies for the GOP nomination, and Bryan McCarty's running as a Democrat.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2026
There Were More Than 6,000 Human-Grizzly Conflicts In Wyoming Over The Last 40 Years
According to a report to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission earlier this week, there were more than 6,000 human-grizzly conflicts in Wyoming from 1982 to 2025, including 220 in 2025. Neither attack last year resulted in life-threatening injuries.
Mark HeinzMarch 19, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 19, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Campaign Season – When Propaganda Puts on a Cowboy Hat
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Wyoming saw a preview of this new style of campaigning in 2024, when out-of-state political groups poured forklift loads of money into legislative races. Suddenly, we were seeing campaigns that looked more like national politics."
Tom LubnauMarch 19, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * Reporter Leaves Jail * Reid Rasner Sues 3 More * Neb Fires: 40,000 Cattle Displaced
Mac WatsonMarch 19, 2026
Letter To The Editor: What Are You Doing To Mac?
Dear editor: I don’t know what happened to Wendy Corr, but her replacement almost always looks terrified.
CSD StaffMarch 19, 2026
Elk Boldly Climbs On Sod Roof To Graze In Gardiner As Locals Watch In Amazement
A cow elk walked out onto the roof of a building in Gardiner, Montana, just outside of Yellowstone National Park to the amazement of onlookers. Apparently, she wanted the roof’s sod all to herself.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2026
Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Facing First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Killing Bound Over To Felony Court
A 14-year-old accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him “retarded” and a “thief” over a stolen electronic tablet was bound over to felony court Wednesday. He’s been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 18, 2026
Wyoming Reporter Posts Bond, Leaves Jail, In Felony Case Over Wind Project
A Wyoming reporter posted bond and left jail Wednesday in a case claiming she submitted forged documents and lied to a state panel about a controversial wind project near Chugwater. She faces 10 felonies and up to 65 years in prison if convicted.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2026
Evanston Man Accused Of Killing Dad Not Freed After Self Defense Claim
An Evanston man accused of killing his father in their home will not have his case dismissed early on self-defense grounds, a judge ruled. Court documents say the defendant texted his grandma, "If he tries to break into my room I will defend myself."
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Holy Cow! Tens Of Thousands Of Cattle Displaced In Nebraska Wildfires
With 750,000+ acres of agricultural land destroyed by wildfire, Nebraska ranchers are facing tough decisions about where to graze their cattle. Jim Magagna, of the Wyoming Stockgrowers, says as Wyoming is also in a drought, can’t offer much pasture.
Kate MeadowsMarch 18, 2026
Battle For Biteman's Seat: House Rep. Ken Pendergraft Vies To Move Over To Senate
Rep. Ken Pendergraft, a member of the Freedom Caucus who wants to defund the Wyoming Business Council, is running for an open Senate seat in Sheridan County. He faces a Wyoming business owner who says “burning it down” isn’t the answer.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Lander Rallies To Help 11-Member Family Recover From Devastating House Fire
The Lander community is rallying to help an 11-member family recover from a devastating house fire, which is likely to be a total loss. “It’s overwhelming,” the mother of the family said. “People have been so generous. Every little bit helps.”
Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2026
Hilltop Bank Welcomes Board Members John McKinley and Mark Eisele
McKinley and Eisele are deeply-rooted in Cheyenne and active in the community and state.
March 18, 2026
U.S. House Candidate Reid Rasner Sues Three More People For Defamation
U.S. House candidate and Casper businessman Reid Rasner has sued three more people for defamation. One of the persons said she's not afraid of him and "bring it on." Rasner says the three Natrona County residents have made salacious claims about him.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Hunters Say BLM Wiped Out Favorite Hunting Location With Tree Removal
Hunters in northern Wyoming say the BLM destroyed some of the best pheasant hunting in the entire region by removing entire strands of Russian olive trees near Greybull. The BLM says it's an invasive tree species.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2026
Guest Column: The People Of Wyoming Spoke
Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "At times, this year's Budget Session was tense and deeply contested. But in the end, something important happened: the people of Wyoming spoke. You spoke up about 'cutting just to cut' changes made to Wyoming’s biennial budget."
Guest ColumnMarch 18, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMarch 18, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Firefighters In Nebraska * $100 Million To Fix Goshen Tunnel * Candidates Stockpile Endorsements
Mac WatsonMarch 18, 2026
Hageman Announces $100 Million To Fix Collapsed Goshen County Irrigation Tunnel
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman announced a $100 million federal appropriation to rebuild a collapsed Goshen County irrigation tunnel that feeds Wyoming and Nebraska farmers. Securing the money “was a huge priority,” she said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Ken Buck: Saving The Safety Net From Federal Waste
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "For years Americans have been fed a line by politicians in Washington that if you work hard and pay your dues to Uncle Sam, the government will provide a network of health care and retirement programs that will take care of you for life."
Ken BuckMarch 18, 2026