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Trial Set For Wyoming Woman Accused Of Kidnapping, Killing Infant During Standoff
Seven months after allegedly kidnapping her 11-month-old son, fleeing the state, then killing the infant during a standoff with law enforcement, a trial has been set for Madeline Daly. “There’s a special kind of evil at work here,” said the baby’s father.
Greg JohnsonAugust 04, 2026
Laramie Man Pleads Guilty, Regrets Threat To ‘Assassinate’ Governor In Online Rant
A Laramie man who pleaded guilty Tuesday for saying he might assassinate Gov. Mark Gordon says his Facebook rant has cost him his apartment, job and college future. Today, Dawson Cooley says, "If I could go back and not do that, I would for sure."
Kolby FedoreAugust 04, 2026
Campbell County Newcomer Gets Video of Lightning That Started 2,700-Acre Fire
Scott Artis was just trying to get a video of a thunderstorm for his dad when he captured the lightning strike that started the Kohns Fire in Campbell County on July 27. “All of a sudden, the fire started roaring,” said Artis, whose wife called 911.
Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2026
New Fed Chief Visits As Two Elite Summits Puts Wyoming At Center Of Money Fight
In the span of a week, Teton County will host a 500-person, invite-only, digital-asset “Davos.” That will be followed by the Federal Reserve’s elite annual retreat. Each event is another round in a high-stakes wrestling match over the future of money.
Renée JeanAugust 04, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 04, 2026
Hilltop Bank President and CEO Greg Dixson Announces Retirement and Successor
Greg Dixson Announces Retirement Following 11 Years of Leading Hilltop Bank.
August 04, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Tuesday's headlines include: * Barlow: Attack Ads Aren’t True * Gambling Sites Favor Friess & Barlow * Grand Teton’s Mighty Grizzly Bruno Getting Old
Mac WatsonAugust 04, 2026
Dave Simpson: Which Candidate Would You Invite To Dinner?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “A guy in Casper had this to say about how Wyoming chooses its governors: 'Wyoming people won't vote for someone for governor that they wouldn't feel comfortable inviting over for dinner.'”
Dave SimpsonAugust 04, 2026
Gambling Sites Favor Steve Friess And Eric Barlow, Bettors Have Wagered $210K So Far
Gambling sites PolyMarket And Kalshi both favor Steve Friess to win the Republican nomination for U.S. House and Eric Barlow to win the GOP nomination for governor. Bettors, so far, have wagered $210,000 on these two Wyoming races.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2026
Worland Man Dies Sunday, Eight Days After Being Ejected From Car In Colorado
Worland athlete Roman Parra died Sunday, eight days after being ejected from his vehicle in Colorado. His family said Roman's greatest gift wasn't in sports, but making everyone feel loved. "His purpose in life was to spread kindness," his mom said.
Kolby FedoreAugust 03, 2026
July Was Wyoming's Hottest Month On Record — And 2026 Is On The Same Pace
For most of Wyoming, July was the hottest month in recorded history. Worland's scorching 110 degrees on July 12 was the hottest, while many towns saw as many 100-degree days in one month as they usually see in several years.
Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026
Ranger Who Quit Over Trump Policies Calls Removing Grand Teton Placard Censorship
A Park Service ranger who quit over Trump's policies says removing a placard at the Grand Teton visitor center about a massacre of Blackfeet was censorship. A retired ranger from Wyoming says Trump's just doing away with years of “woke” misguidance.
Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2026
Barlow Says Attack Ads On Sex Changes And Illegal Immigrants Aren't True
Sen. Eric Barlow on Monday said attack ads accusing him of voting to allow sex changes and voting to send money to illegal immigrants are not true. He said the bills he voted against were poorly written or rushed and are being twisted against him.
Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2026
Big Horn County Search & Rescue Calls Nearly Quadruple While Funding Slashed
Big Horn County Search & Rescue is second only to Teton County in calls due to booming tourism and uniquely rugged and remote terrain leading to the high-risk missions. But as demand for rescues have quadrupled, the agency's budget has been cut in half.
Kate MeadowsAugust 03, 2026
100-Foot ‘Fire Devil’ Spirals Out Of Control In Eastern Idaho Wildfire
A wildfire watcher observing the Big Draw Fire in eastern Idaho on Sunday captured video of a spiraling tower of flame rising more than 100 feet into the air. "Fire devils" are created when flames reach high enough that they swirl.
Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026
If It’s Easier To Lease Federal Coal, Will Wyoming Producers Bid For Them?
The future of Wyoming coal might depend less on availability than on whether companies believe there is enough demand to justify bidding for new leases. “It may be too little, too late,” says an economist about making it easier to lease federal coal.
Kate MeadowsAugust 03, 2026
End Of An Era: Grand Teton's Favorite Mighty Grizzly, Bruno, Is Getting Old
For years, a huge male grizzly called Bruno was one of the brawniest bears in Grand Teton National Park. But at roughly age 22, Bruno is past his prime and those who routinely watch him are saying he's gotten thinner and "is on the downhill side."
Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2026
Deal Calls For No Jail For Thermopolis Caregiver Accused Of Neglecting Elderly Man
A Thermopolis woman accused of neglecting an 87-pound elderly man who’s mostly deaf and blind, and wears diapers that allegedly hadn’t been changed in 10-14 days has reached a plea agreement. The deal calls for no jail time and a year of probation.
Greg JohnsonAugust 03, 2026
‘Really Scary’: Devils Tower Reopens As Two Wildfires Burn Nearby
After getting bookended by a pair of wildfires that prompted the closure of Devils Tower over the weekend, it reopened again Monday as the fires continue to burn. “It was really scary,” said Ogden Driskill, whose ranch is impacted.
Greg JohnsonAugust 03, 2026
Rawlins Boy, 8, Dies When Hit By Truck While Riding Bicycle Outside Of Church
A Rawlins churchgoer says her "heart was just so broken" after worshippers stepped outside of Sunday service to find remnants of a bicycle crash that killed an 8-year-old boy. "I work at the school, and I knew it was one of our kids," she said.
Kolby FedoreAugust 03, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, August 3, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 03, 2026
Gail Symons: One Family Not Voting Can Sway A Whole Election
Columnist Gail Symons writes: “In the 2024 Republican Primary, the winner of a Natrona and Converse County House district was decided by six votes. Twelve additional House races were decided by fewer than 100 votes.”
Gail SymonsAugust 03, 2026
Wyoming Places: Buffalo’s Covered Wagon Tours A Nod To Town’s Old West Legacy
Tourists enjoying a warm summer evening in Buffalo get to see something uniquely Western that’s not seen much anymore — a covered wagon rolling down Main Street at a leisurely pace, a gentle clip-clop of hooves echoing off historic storefronts.
Renée JeanAugust 03, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, August 3, 2026
Monday's headlines include: * Bodies In Barrels * Devils Tower Wildfire * Ann Simpson Dies At 94
Mac WatsonAugust 03, 2026