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Skid Marks Show Pickup Tried To Stop Before Niobrara County Crash That Killed 3

Skid marks at the scene of a devastating crash shows a pickup with a camper tried to stop before plowing into a semitrailer on U.S. Highway 85 near Lusk over the weekend. A 10-year-old girl napping above the truck’s cab and two adults were killed.

Kolby FedoreMay 05, 2026

At the Robert W. Scherer Electric Generating Plant, one of the largest coal-fired power plants in North America, a unit once scheduled to retire by 2028, will now remain in operation.

Coal Plants Across Nation Get Second Life Due To Data Center Growth

Wyoming coal is getting an unexpected lift as rising electricity demand, driven in part by data centers, is forcing utilities to keep coal-fired power plants online longer than planned. Aging plants once slated for retirement are getting a second life.

Kate MeadowsMay 05, 2026

A grizzly bear appears to be smacking a wolf in this image. However, Julie Argyle said the angle from which the took the photo just makes it look that way. The bear and wolf never made actual contact as they fought over a bison carcass.

Grizzly Roars Echo As Bear, Wolf Clash Over Yellowstone Bison Carcass

The roars of a grizzly echoed from a riverbank in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday, as it postured with a wolf over a bison carcass. A biologist said actual fights between the species are rare because neither wants to risk injury.

Mark HeinzMay 05, 2026

A Utah ranch saw something Friday that’s never happened before in the nearly 155 years its been raising cattle — the birth of a two-headed calf. It brings back memories for Wyoming ranchers who once had a cow give birth to a similar ultra-rare calf.

Two Heads, One Calf: Ultra Rare, One-In-Millions Birth Stuns Utah Ranchers

A Utah ranch saw something Friday that’s never happened before in the nearly 155 years its been raising cattle — the birth of a two-headed calf. It brings back memories for Wyoming ranchers who once had a cow give birth to a similar ultra-rare calf.

Kolby FedoreMay 05, 2026

Yellowstone’s superintendent calls  new $100-a-day per-person entry fee for non-U.S. resident visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks “fantastic.” It means the parks get more money to help offset the impact from mobs of tourists.

Superintendent Calls $100 Nonresident Fee For Yellowstone, Grand Teton ‘Fantastic’

Yellowstone’s superintendent calls a new $100-a-day per-person entry fee for non-U.S. resident visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks “fantastic.” It means the parks get more money to help offset the impact from mobs of tourists.

Andrew RossiMay 05, 2026

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Rocky Mountain Power Joins Western Energy Market, Says It Could Lower Rates

After years of steep rate hikes in response to higher-than-expected energy costs, Rocky Mountain Power has joined a regional Western market to buy power. "Potentially, it could lower costs for Wyoming customers,” says state Sen. Cale Case about the deal.

Renée JeanMay 05, 2026

The Powell City Council on Monday condemned Councilman Troy Bray's (right) comment about “hanging judges” in response to a judge halting an abortion ban. It hasn’t been "the greatest look for the town of Powell,” says Mayor John Wetzel.

Powell City Council Condemns Councilman's ‘Hanging Judges’ Comment

The Powell City Council on Monday condemned Councilman Troy Bray's comment suggesting Wyoming start “hanging judges” in response to a judge halting an abortion ban. It hasn’t been "the greatest look for the town of Powell,” says Mayor John Wetzel.

Clair McFarlandMay 05, 2026

Hiker Craig Lerman was the first to find one of two victims of a grizzly bear attack near Old Faithful in Yellowstone on Monday after he stumbled on a bloody hat. “He heard me coming and started saying, ‘Help. Help me,’" Lerman told Cowboy State Daily.

‘Help Me, Help Me’: Hiker Finds Yellowstone Grizzly Attack Victim, Calls 911

Hiker Craig Lerman was the first to find one of two victims of a grizzly bear attack near Old Faithful in Yellowstone on Monday after he stumbled on a bloody hat. “He heard me coming and started saying, ‘Help. Help me,’" Lerman told Cowboy State Daily.

Andrew RossiMay 05, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMay 05, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Highway Patrol Down 36 Troopers * 70 Data Center Projects In Cheyenne * Winter Weather Finally Comes To Wyoming

Mac WatsonMay 05, 2026

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Dave Simpson: Rest In Peace – The Cigarette Break

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “The boat my dad and brother built in the basement turned out to be one sweet little runabout. And, like it or not, I gotta give some of the credit to Camel cigarettes."

Dave SimpsonMay 05, 2026

All political parties shrunk in registration since January, but none lost percentage share more than the Wyoming Democratic Party, while the GOP gained on its super-majority. Politicos say it's too early to tell if crossover voters are skewing the numbers.

The Wyoming Democratic Party Is Shrinking, Losing More Ground To Republicans

All political parties shrank in registration since January, but none lost percentage share more than the Wyoming Democratic Party, while the GOP gained on its super-majority. Politicos say it's too early to tell if crossover voters are skewing the numbers.

Clair McFarlandMay 05, 2026

A contractor is suing the two irrigation districts connected to the Wyoming-Nebraska tunnel system that suffered a catastrophic failure in 2019, alleging the districts chose who would win the more than $100 million in repair contracts behind closed doors.

Contractor Sues, Says $100 Million Goshen Tunnel Project Awarded ‘In Secret'

A contractor filed a lawsuit Monday claiming the more than $100 million award to fix a catastrophic 2019 failure of the Wyoming-Nebraska tunnel system was done illegally “in secret.” It also claims there was no competitive bidding process for the work.

Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2026

With dozens of Cheyenne-Area data centers in various stages of discussion — one city councilman put the number at as many as 70 — some residents want to hit the brakes. A petition is circulating, calling for a data center moratorium. Above is Microsoft's data center in the Cheyenne Business Parkway business park in east Cheyenne in a file photo.

With Up To 70 Cheyenne-Area Data Centers In The Works, Petition Calls For Pause

With dozens of Cheyenne-Area data centers in various stages of discussion — one city councilman put the number at as many as 70 — some residents want to hit the brakes. A petition is circulating, calling for a data center moratorium.

Renée JeanMay 04, 2026

Wyoming ranchers are cheering a bill that targets labeling of plant-based and lab-grown proteins being passed off as farm- or ranch-raised meat. It’s an effort to “prevent mad scientists from masquerading as meat producers,” says Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Wyoming Ranchers Cheer Bill Targeting Labeling Of Plant-Based And Lab-Grown Meat

Wyoming ranchers are cheering a bill that targets labeling of plant-based and lab-grown proteins being passed off as farm- or ranch-raised meat. It’s an effort to “prevent mad scientists from masquerading as meat producers,” says Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Kate MeadowsMay 04, 2026

A Casper family hasn’t used its front door in a month after discovering finches had built a nest and laid eggs in a Christmas wreath they forgot to take down. “I’d like to use my front door again,” the mom says as they watch the babies grow.

Baby Finches Hatch In Christmas Wreath Casper Family Left Up Way Too Long

A Casper family hasn’t used its front door in a month after discovering finches had built a nest and laid eggs in a Christmas wreath they forgot to take down. “I’d like to use my front door again,” the mom says as they watch the babies grow.

Kolby FedoreMay 04, 2026

A pair of coyotes ran off a young grizzly bear after it apparently got too close to the coyotes’ den with pups in it in Yellowstone National Park.

Bold Yellowstone Coyotes Charge Grizzly That Got Too Close To Their Pup Den

A grizzly bear chased by a pair of coyotes seemed so unlikely, even those watching weren’t sure they believed it. This bear got too close to their den of pups, which motivated them to be aggressive with a predator that could have torn them apart.

Mark HeinzMay 04, 2026

With the Wyoming Highway Patrol short 36 troopers and overtime restricted, local law enforcement can be left to pick up the slack to fill gaps. That leads to more calls saying, "They’re not here yet. Where are they?” says a 40-year WHP dispatcher.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Down Dozens Of Troopers Leaves Locals Picking Up Slack

With the Wyoming Highway Patrol short 36 troopers and overtime restricted, local law enforcement can be left to pick up the slack to fill gaps. That leads to more calls saying, "They’re not here yet. Where are they?” says a 40-year WHP dispatcher.

Kolby FedoreMay 04, 2026

Expecting up to 8 inches of wet, heavy snow, southeast and other parts of Wyoming will finally get a taste of winter Tuesday and Wednesday. The wet, freezing slush that creates is "going to be enough to be a problem” on roads, says meteorologist Don Day.

Better Late Than Never: 10+ Inches Of Snow Coming For Parts Of Wyoming

Expecting what could be 10+ inches of snow, southeast and other parts of Wyoming will finally get a little bit of a late winter Tuesday and Wednesday. The wet, freezing slush that creates is "going to be enough to be a problem” on roads, says meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiMay 04, 2026

Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman was one of three Republicans to vote against the 2026 Farm Bill, saying “special interests” have added “too much bloat” to the legislation. The Wyoming Farm Bureau praised the new bill for looking out for rural ag producers.

Hageman One Of 3 Republicans To Vote Against Farm Bill, Says ‘Too Much Bloat'

Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman was one of three Republicans to vote against the 2026 Farm Bill, saying “special interests” have added “too much bloat” to the legislation. The Wyoming Farm Bureau praised the new bill for looking out for rural ag producers.

Kate MeadowsMay 04, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, May 4, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMay 04, 2026

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