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Dennis Sun: The Milk Mustache is Back

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I hope this new law will help the dairy industry, which throughout the past few years has had some low times. It is not an easy business, but those in the industry realize to succeed they must have a large dairy."

Dennis SunJanuary 30, 2026

An interested crowd of Cheyenne residents — many from north of town near the area proposed by Repsol for wind development — attended an information session Thursday night at the Kiwanis Community House in Cheyenne.

Wind Project Cut To Twice The Size Of Cheyenne, Critics Say It’s Still Too Big

A huge Laramie County wind project three times the size of Cheyenne has been cut back by a third, but critics on Thursday said it’s still too big. Another wind/hydrogen project in Converse County, Pronghorn H2, also has reduced its proposed footprint.

David MadisonJanuary 30, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, January 30, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJanuary 30, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, January 30, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Rock Springs ICE Protest * Hageman Town Hall Gets Heated * Councilman Calls Rock Springs Flag "Butt Ugly"

Mac WatsonJanuary 30, 2026

Voices were raised and things got heated at Rep. Harriet Hageman's townhall in Thermopolis on Thursday with the topics of immigration enforcement causing most of the drama.

At Hageman's Thermopolis Townhall, Attendees Yelled More At Each Other Than At Her

Attendees clamored and yelled at Rep. Harriet Hageman's townhall in Thermopolis on Thursday with the topic of immigration enforcement causing most of the drama. But most people yelled at each other more than at Hageman.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2026

41-year-old Casper man, Nathanael Wood, is facing the potential of life in prison for the Dec. 18 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in a Casper apartment complex.

Casper Man Faces Charges for December Stabbing, Dragging of Ex-Girlfriend

A 41-year-old Casper man faces a potential life sentence on charges related to the Dec. 18 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in an apartment complex hallway. Police say he dragged her by her hair before stabbing her.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 30, 2026

Scott Clem: We’re Drowning In False Narratives — And We Don’t Care

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Entire social and political movements — like we’re witnessing today — are built on fear, suspicion, and narratives divorced from reality. In our polarized society, this has become routine, even in Wyoming."

Scott ClemJanuary 29, 2026

Rock Springs Councilman: New City Flag Looks Like Something From Third World Country

Rock Springs City Councilman Rick Milonas says the new city flag, designed by a 17-year-old student, is a “terrible fit for the community” and the “most butt-ugly thing I’ve ever seen." The city council adopted the new flag by an 8-1 vote last week.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 29, 2026

Screenshot of protestors outside of the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Rock Springs on Thursday, January 29, 2026 (Screenshot: Megan Pope)

Protesters Block ICE From Leaving Hotel In Rock Springs

Protesters surrounded ICE vehicles at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in Rock Springs and prevented officers from leaving the hotel parking lot on Thursday. Rock Springs police responded to help the federal officers, who left town after police removed the blockade.

Justin GeorgeJanuary 29, 2026

Two Snowmobilers Die After Collisions With Trees in Western Wyoming

In three days, Teton County Search and Rescue responded to three snowmobiling incidents. There were two fatalities, both involving snowmobiles that collided with trees.

Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2026

January Is Baby Boom Month For Yellowstone Grizzlies, Researchers Discover

The new crop of grizzly cubs that will emerge this spring to the delight of visitors in Yellowstone have likely already been born, researchers say. A long-term study nailed down January as the month when most grizzly cubs in Yellowstone are born.

Mark HeinzJanuary 29, 2026

Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Domenic Bravo told Cowboy State Daily the PRCA's move to Cheyenne is a "game-changer" for Wyoming tourism.

Wyoming’s Tourism Leaders View Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame As Game-Changer For State

Wyoming tourism leaders are hailing the ProRodeo Hall of Fame's vote to move from Colorado to Cheyenne as a game-changer for the industry. They are projecting a $252 million economic impact over 10 years while boosting rodeo culture statewide.

Renée JeanJanuary 29, 2026

Guest Column: Fulfilling UW’s Land-Grant and Statutory Missions

UW Board of Trustees chair Kermit Brown writes, "It would be a terrible shame if misunderstandings regarding what being a land-grant university really means end up being the cause of cuts that severely harm UW’s ability to fulfill its land-grant mission."

Guest ColumnJanuary 29, 2026

Aidan McGuire, Paula Medina and Dylan Fernholz-Hartman are pushing a resolution opposing the proposed budget cuts to the University of Wyoming.

UW Student Leaders Protest Proposed $40 Million State Budget Cut To University

Students at the University of Wyoming say they aren't waiting for the Legislature to finalize its budget before fighting back against cuts they worry could slash funding by 15%. They say the cuts will hurt UW's ability to generate future revenue for Wyoming.

David MadisonJanuary 29, 2026

Alejandro R Behan Death Investigation 9 2 25

'I Stabbed A Guy In the Back,' Admits Riverton Man In 14-Year-Old's Killing

Admitting he stabbed a 14-year-old boy in the back last August during a brawl north of Riverton, Alejandro Behan pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder. "I knew that if I stabbed him in the back, it could probably kill him," Behan said.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 29, 2026

Tom Lubnau: The Year Wyoming Sold Its Soul

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "Dark money flooded Wyoming in the 2024 election cycle, and it worked. We now have a Legislature that looks and behaves very differently from past iterations that sought to safeguard Wyoming’s future."

Tom LubnauJanuary 29, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, January 29, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJanuary 29, 2026

Wyoming Lawmaker Pushes ‘Stem Cell Freedom Act,’ Challenging FDA

State Sen. Eric Barlow is pushing a bill that would allow doctors to perform stem cell treatments not approved by the FDA, creating guidelines for treatment while shielding physicians from state licensing discipline.

Zakary SonntagJanuary 29, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Cody Roberts Likely Trial * Naked Cornhole Isn’t Wyo Deputy * Active Grizzly Spotted In Yellowstone

Mac WatsonJanuary 29, 2026

A small protest ranging from four to six people at any given time convened over the lunch hour between Sweetwater County District Court and the busy Green River thoroughfare on which it sits, moments before the motions hearing of Cody Roberts. Protestors said they want to change Wyoming’s laws and attitude to instill more respect for wildlife, including predators.

Judge Hints He Will Send Cody Roberts Wolf Torture Case To Trial

A Green River, Wyoming, judge on Wednesday hinted he’ll send the animal cruelty case of Cody Roberts to a jury in two months. Judge Richard Lavery stopped just short of denying Roberts’ argument for immunity, saying he’ll file a written order later.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 28, 2026

The Split 5 Bull, also called Atlas, was a dominant bull in the huge elk herd that hangs around Estes Park, Colorado. The bull was legally shot by a hunter this fall.

Hunter Kills Huge ‘Split 5’ Bull Elk From Estes Park Urban Herd

Fans are mourning the loss of the gigantic “Split 5” bull elk that was part of the Estes Park, Colorado, urban herd. Popular with photographers and wildlife watchers because of his remarkable size, Split 5 was legally killed by a hunter.

Mark HeinzJanuary 28, 2026

A Carbon County, Utah, deputy is in trouble after being literally caught with his pants down, accused of playing cornhole naked from the waist down. That’s not to be confused with Carbon County, Wyoming, deputies, Sheriff Alex Bakken says.

Carbon County Sheriff Says Naked Cornhole-Playing Deputy Is In Utah, Not Wyoming

A Carbon County, Utah, deputy is in trouble after being accused of playing cornhole naked from the waist down. Carbon County, Wyoming, Sheriff Alex Bakken is making sure people know that’s a Utah deputy, not his. Bakken's phone has been blowing up.

Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2026

Judge Orders Wyoming Rep. Allemand To Submit To Alcohol Testing During Session

A Buffalo Circuit Court judge Wednesday found that continued random alcohol testing was appropriate for State Rep. Bill Allemand despite his request that it be suspended during the budget session.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 28, 2026

Guest Column: Delivering Results For Wyoming, Laying The Groundwork For 2026

EPA Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western writes, "Americans expect their government to be a responsible partner – one that protects clean air, land and water while also respecting local expertise, supporting economic growth and keeping energy affordable."

Guest ColumnJanuary 28, 2026

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