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Taft Love (left), Roy Birt (center) and Jeff Barnes (right)

Three Candidates To Replace State Sen. Darin Smith Selected On Monday

Replacing Wyoming State Sen. Darin Smith, R-Cheyenne, is one step closer as three people were chosen Monday to be considered for the legislative seat that covers parts of Laramie County, and all of Platte County.

Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * Crackdown On Flag-Burning * People Now Getting Screwworms * Christmas Is 4 Months Early At Yellowstone

Wendy CorrAugust 26, 2025

Wyoming Senators Cheer Trump’s Order Aganst Flag-Burners, But Is It Legal?

President Trump’s new order calls for stricter prosecution for people who burn American flags while commiting other crimes. It drew praise from Wyoming’s U.S. Senators while getting strong criticism from a leading First Amendment expert.

Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2025

The GPS service onX Hunt is practically standard equipment for hunters, but its accuracy might be off by a few yards. That’s enough to get users charged with trespassing — and into big trouble.

Popular Hunting App May Not Keep You From Trespassing — Or Out Of Big Trouble

The GPS service onX Hunt is practically standard equipment for hunters, but its accuracy can be off by a few yards. That’s enough to potentially get users charged with trespassing — and into big trouble.

Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2025

The National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships was held last weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wyoming was represented by several drivers including Jessica Smith of Shoshoni. The competition is intense and drivers amp up their skills as the prepare to show off their truck driving savvy.

Wyoming Truck Drivers Among The Best In The Nation

A team of Wyoming commercial truck drivers showed why they’re among the best in the nation over the weekend at the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championship in Minnesota.

Jackie DorothyAugust 26, 2025

Forget The Night Before Christmas, Santa Hits Yellowstone Four Months Before

Forget the night before Christmas, Santa hits Yellowstone National Park four months before. Christmas in August was celebrated Monday, and has been an annual tradition in Yellowstone for more than 70 years.

Andrew RossiAugust 25, 2025

Week Of Cool, Wet Weather Expected To Park Over Uncontained Wyoming Wildfires

Firefighting crews working a pair of uncontained wildfires in western Wyoming can expect some help from Mother Nature this week. Unseasonably cool, humid and wet weather will park over the fires through Friday.

Greg JohnsonAugust 25, 2025

Democratic state Reps. Karlee Provenza and Mike Yin are holding town halls across Wyoming to learn which issues haunt peolpe most. They're also riding the momentum of a political groundswell Provenza led this summer.

Wyoming Democrats Lead Statewide Listening Tour On Public Lands, Hot-Button Issues

Democratic state Reps. Karlee Provenza and Mike Yin are holding town halls across Wyoming to learn which issues trouble people most. They're also riding the momentum of a public lands outcry Provenza led this summer.

Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2025

Wyoming Ranchers On Guard Following Human Screwworm Case In Maryland

The nation’s first human case of screwworm was confirmed in Maryland on Sunday in a Central American traveler and it’s heightening vigilance among Wyoming ranchers. The flesh-eating parasite, which are known to infest cattle, could cost American ranchers billions if another outbreak occurs.

Renée JeanAugust 25, 2025

A prolonged power outage shut down the street lights and many businesses in Rawlins and other Carbon County communities.

Much Of Carbon County Without Power For 16 Hours After Substation Hit By Lightning

The power is finally back on across much of southern Carbon County after lightning hit a power substation and left about 5,600 homes and businesses without electricity for more than 16 hours Sunday and Monday.

David MadisonAugust 25, 2025

The Wyoming Classical Academy, which this year offers a classical education for kindergarten through eighth grade, has a new building in Mills.

Wyoming Classical Academy Opens New $15 Million School In Mills

Hillsdale College member classical charter school in Mills continues to grow as staff and students started the school year Monday in a new 36,000-square-foot, $15 million building.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 25, 2025

An airman in the U.S. Air National Guard fires a Sig Sauer M18 handgun in this file photo. The section of the U.S. Air Force that oversees the military branch’s bases is putting the Sig Sauer M18 handgun back in use, the USAF announced Sunday. It had paused the M18’s use for a month after the July shooting death of a Wyoming-based airman.

After Fatal Wyoming Incident, Sig Sauer M18 Pistol Back In Use At Air Force Bases

The section of the U.S. Air Force that oversees the military branch’s bases is putting the Sig Sauer M18 handgun back in use, the USAF announced Sunday. It had paused the M18’s use for a month after the July shooting death of a Wyoming-based airman.

Clair McFarlandAugust 25, 2025

Dave Simpson: The Death Of Gerry Spence, A True Wyoming Legend

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Gerry Spence and [partner] Ed Moriarity were larger than life, courtroom legends, a fearsome combination. That trip to Jackson was the most fascinating afternoon I ever spent in a news career that has spanned five decades."

Dave SimpsonAugust 25, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, August 25, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 25, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, August 25, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Don’t Speed In Shoshoni * More Fires Break Out In Wyoming * Beef Tallow In Grizzly Country Is Bad Idea

Wendy CorrAugust 25, 2025

Wyoming History: That Time Bandits Robbed ‘Humpy The Boar-Ape’

The lanky Wyoming cowboy known as Irish Tom by some, and Humpy the Boar Ape by others, was robbed of a payroll stash in the late 1800s. But his recollection of the holdup didn’t quite fit the actual real robbery.

Jackie DorothyAugust 24, 2025

Pilot Nick Dew drops a load of retardant on a wildfire in Wyoming from his Tanker 837.

Former Air Force Pilot Trades Military Missions For Slurry-Bombing Wildfires

Wyoming’s exploding wildfire season has multiple aircraft running from sunrise to sundown dropping huge volumes of retardant on them. Nick Dew is one of them, a retired Air Force pilot who now runs missions slurry-bombing wildfires.

Jackie DorothyAugust 24, 2025

Bullfrogs will eat anything they can fit in their mouths. Here, a bullfrog feeds on anogther frog.

Invasive — And Cannibalistic — Bullfrogs Are Taking Over The West

States across the U.S. West are declaring war on invasive bullfrogs that eat everything in their path — including other bullfrogs. In Wyoming, officials say they’re a problem, but prefer the public doesn’t hunt them.

Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 24, 2025

Cassie Craven: Get Ready For School Discipline To Get Political

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The counseling issue in schools and how teachers should handle discipline will be one of the most complicated and hotly contested issues in Wyoming politics this year.”

Cassie CravenAugust 24, 2025

Gail Symons: They’re Making Laws About You. Show Up

Columnist Gail Symons writes: “Civic education is not about memorizing the Federalist Papers. It is about knowing whom to call, what meeting to attend, and how to make your voice count when decisions affect you.”

Gail SymonsAugust 24, 2025

Calcite Springs in the northeast corner of Yellowstone National Park smells bad, even by Yellowstone standards. That's because it's one of the few places in the park where molten sulfur and petroleum come together to form giant, putrid-smelling balls of oil.

The Worst Smelling Place In Yellowstone: Calcite Springs, Where Sulfur And Oil Come Together

Calcite Springs, a thermal feature in the northeast corner of Yellowstone, is one of the park's lesser-known thermal features. It's best known for how awful it smells due to the molten sulfur and petroleum melding to form giant, putrid-smelling balls of oil.

Andrew RossiAugust 24, 2025

Evanston artist Michelle ‘Chely’ Gomez adds a few touchups to her work at the Evanston Skate Park, as local scooter enthusiast Cutter Nicholson looks on.

No Longer Called A Vandal, Evanston Artist Gives Skate Park A Funky-Cool Makeover

Evanston spray-paint artist Chely Gomez was hired to give the local skate park a funky-cool makeover that’s now drawing praise from residents. That's a change because when she started, she was visited many times from the police over complaints that she was vandalizing city property.

Don CoggerAugust 24, 2025

The historic Wagon Box in Story, Wyoming.

Wagon Box Owner Seeks Partner For Restaurant So He Can Focus On Retreats

Wagon Box owner Paul McNiel hopes to find a partner or investor to take over the restaurant side of his business. That way he can focus on the retreat side of his business at the historic Story, Wyoming location.

Renée JeanAugust 24, 2025

TerraPower has begun construction on portions of its Kemmerer nuclear facility that don't require approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Nuclear Training Center In Kemmerer To Finish Three Years Ahead Of New Plant

Turning on a nuclear plant is a little more complicated than flipping a few switches. That’s why TerraPower’s flagship training center — which will be in Kemmerer where its first small nuclear reactor is being built — is going to be finished a full three years before the plant, by the end of 2026.

Renée JeanAugust 24, 2025

Blair Sanchez and her 4-H hog Slate pose for a poster shot to be used at the Laramie County Fair.

Wyoming Make-A-Wish Teen With Rare Heart Disease Donates Sale Of Her 4-H Hog

Blair Sanchez from Burns, Wyoming, has a rare heart disease and was gifted a dream trip by Make-A-Wish. Wanting other kids to get their wishes granted, she’s pledged thousands of dollars from the sale of her 4-H hog.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 24, 2025

Another fast-growing wildfire has blown up in Wyoming, this time in the Star Valley south of Smoot. The Willow Creek Fire has prompted evacuations and closed U.S. 89.

Star Valley On Edge As New Wildfire Burns Unchecked South Of Smoot

Another fast-growing wildfire has blown up in Wyoming, this time in Star Valley south of Smoot. The Willow Creek Fire has prompted evacuations and closed U.S. 89. Meanwhile, the huge 125,000-acre Red Canyon Fire is 75% contained.

Greg JohnsonAugust 24, 2025

You may have never met Frank Alvarado, but you likely have his best friends — a pair of green aliens along the road to Yellowstone’s East Entrance. His daughter thinks they’re “hideous,” but her Vietnam Vet dad loved them, so the aliens stay. They've also been known to do some sightseeing from time to time.

Those Green Aliens Along The Road To Yellowstone A Tribute To Wapiti Vietnam Vet

You may have never met Frank Alvarado, but you may have seen his best friends — a pair of green aliens who occasionally appear on the road to Yellowstone. Now they serve as mobile memorials to the kind Wapiti man, a former Los Angeles cop who survived nearly 50 missions during the Vietnam War.

Andrew RossiAugust 24, 2025

From a tiny, rural agency to a modernized force, the Shoshoni Police Department has changed — even if its infamous speed check and reliance on revenue from tickets haven’t. And don’t call it a “trap,” the chief says.

Shoshoni Police Write Thousands Of Speeding Tickets — But Don’t Call It A Trap

Although the town of Shoshoni has a reputation for having a speed trap, the chief of police disputes that. He says the reason 2,372 speeding tickets were issued last year is that people were a threat to public safety and without consequences, you can’t change behavior.

Zakary SonntagAugust 24, 2025

In 1899, a Freemason murdered a coal miner in Glenrock, Wyoming. That fueled mob of 400 miners who went vigilante, marching on Douglas to break the Freemason out of jail and hang him.

Wyoming History: That Time When 400 Coal Miners Went Vigilante To Hang A Man

In 1899, a Freemason murdered a coal miner in Glenrock, Wyoming. That fueled a mob of 400 miners who went vigilante, marched down the streets of Douglas to break the Freemason out of jail and then hung him.

Jackie DorothyAugust 23, 2025

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Sidelined By Smoke-Damaged Lungs, Career Wildland Firefighter Now Reports Fires

Forced to retire because of his smoke-damaged lungs, Darren Clifford of Lander now keeps people informed about wildfires. Clifford, who needs a lung transplant, created a popular Facebook page called "Caught The Fire Bug" which reports up-to-date information available about large wildfires in Wyoming and across the West.

Jackie DorothyAugust 23, 2025

Lt. Josh Williams, seated, listens while his crewmate Lt. Harrison Martin speaks inside the control room.

Inside An F.E. Warren Air Force Base Secret Underground Missile Bunker

Welcome to an F.E. Warren Air Force Base secret underground missile bunker, where the dry desert air tastes like old socks. It’s also where two-person teams man equipment old enough to be in a museum and are ready to press the nuclear button at any time.

Renée JeanAugust 23, 2025

Bill Sniffin: My Very Own Wyoming Painted Morning – Just Me And The Ducks

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Walking along a Wyoming river during the early morning hours is perhaps the most therapeutic thing you can do during the best time of the day.”

Bill SniffinAugust 23, 2025

Cattle are detained in the pens of the Chihuahua Regional Livestock Union at the Jeronimo-Santa Teresa border crossing in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Nov. 27, 2024. The United States stops imports of Mexican cattle due to the presence of screwworm. After a case of screwworm was identified in the town of Catazaja, in Chiapas, the United States chose to temporarily suspend imports of live Mexican cattle.

Wyoming Rancher Still Has Nightmares About Flesh-Eating Screwworm As U.S. On Alert

As the threat of a nasty flesh-eating screwworm grows, cattle ranchers across the United States are on high alert. One rancher in Crook County, Wyoming, saw screwworms feast on her family’s cattle decades ago, and says it’s the stuff of nightmares.

Zakary SonntagAugust 23, 2025

Beef tallow is gaining popularity as a skin moisturizer, and the jury is still out on its skin care benefits. But one thing is for certain — applying it in grizzly country is practically begging to get mauled.

Beef Tallow Is A Hot Skin Care Trend, But In Grizzly Country It Makes You Bear Bait

Beef tallow is gaining popularity as a skin care treatment, but slathering it on while vacationing in Yellowstone National Park or anywhere in grizzly country is a really, really bad idea, say bear experts.

Mark HeinzAugust 23, 2025

Hilton Next To War Memorial Stadium To Become UW-Branded Grad Hotel

The Hilton Garden Inn on the University of Wyoming campus, across the road from War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, is getting a facelift. It’s being remodeled into a UW-branded “Graduate Hotel.”

Dale KillingbeckAugust 23, 2025

$Travis Clyde’s world changed forever the day a welding explosion burned him to the bone, fractured his skull and left him clinging to life. Doctors say the Jeffrey City husband and father of five faces at least a year of recovery.$

Burned To Bone In Welding Explosion, Jeffrey City Father Of 5 Faces A New Reality

Travis Clyde’s world changed forever last month when a welding explosion burned him to the bone, fractured his skull and left him clinging to life. Doctors say the Jeffrey City husband and father of five faces at least a year of recovery.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 23, 2025

DIA plans a $1.25 million study to weigh small modular reactors as a clean, reliable power source. That’s also drawing interest from Wyoming manufacturers as the airport aims to become the world’s greenest and meet soaring passenger demand.

Denver International Airport Considers Going Nuclear With Small Reactors

DIA is considering small modular nuclear reactors to power the airport which is attracting interest from Wyoming manufacturers that build them. The Trump administration is speeding up the permitting process for these reactors which would give the airport energy independence.

Justin GeorgeAugust 23, 2025

Fremont County Sheriff's deputies taped off a quarter-mile stretch of Honor Farm Road early Saturday for an hourslong death investigation, as a body lay on the south side of the road.

Death Along Road Near Prison Farm North Of Riverton

A death Saturday morning on Honor Farm Road near the prison farm just north of Riverton brought at least a dozen law enforcement vehicles and prompted an hourslong investigation. In an update, the sheriff's office reported that a juvenile male was stabbed fatally.

Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025

When a car hits a deer or antelope, it can mean expensive repairs. Hitting a cow is much worse — and possibly demolish you as well. Wyomingites would be wise not to underestimate how devastating hitting a 1,000-pound cow can be.

Hitting A Cow Won't Just Total Your Car, It'll Demolish It — And You

When a car hits a deer or antelope, it can mean expensive repairs. Hitting a cow is much worse, it will likely destroy your car and you as well. Wyomingites would be wise not to underestimate how devastating hitting a 1,000-pound cow can be, assuming they don't become hamburger in the impact.

Andrew RossiAugust 23, 2025

Desperate And Worried: Locals Watch As More Evacuated Near Dollar Lake Fire

All homes and campsites within a 5-mile radius of the volatile Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County have been evacuated as the blaze continues to spread out of control along the eastern side of the Green River.

Greg JohnsonAugust 23, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, August 23, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsAugust 23, 2025

The Roundup: A Conversation With Tom Lubnau

This week, host Wendy Corr chats with longtime legislator, firefighter, and author, Tom Lubnau. The Gillette attorney talks about public service, fiscal policy, and the future of Wyoming - with a little Led Zeppelin thrown in.

Wendy CorrAugust 23, 2025

The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house in Laramie, Wyoming.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Sorority Over Wyoming Trans Member — Again

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority Friday for allowing a transgender member into its University of Wyoming chapter. It's the second time the judge has tossed the claim.

Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025

Commercial truckers check in at the Cheyenne Port of Entry about 5 miles north of the Wyoming-Colorado border.

Wyoming Highway Patrol, Truckers Support Trump's Work Visa Pause For Drivers

Wyoming officials and industry leaders support the Trump administration’s pause on issuing work visas for commercial truck driving, but critics say the move targets a small group and overlooks broader trucking safety issues.

Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire was reported at about 20-30 acres Thursday afternoon. By Friday evening, it’s exploded to more than 10,000 acres, pushing south and forcing more evacuations, including an area bible camp.

Dollar Lake Fire Blows Up To 10,000-Plus Acres, Bible Camp Evacuated

The Dollar Lake Fire north of Pinedale on Friday blew up to more than 10,000 acres, pushing south and forcing more evacuations, including an area bible camp.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

Archery hunter Austin Nimmo of Casper said that bowhunting for Wyoming elk is challenging and rewarding.

Wyoming Bowhunters Say Archery Seasons Are All About The Challenge

Wyoming’s big game archery seasons are kicking off, and bowhunters explain the allure of hunting with one of the most primitive methods. While bows and arrows are now high-tech, hunters say archery seasons are all about the challenge.

Mark HeinzAugust 22, 2025

As rural museums tighten their belts during federal cutbacks, one tiny Wyoming museum says it’s saving big money. The new solar panels on the roof of the Meeteetse Museum has already saved enough to help pay for repairs to the building’s HVAC system.

Meeteetse Museums Say It’s New Solar Roof Saves Big Money

As rural museums tighten their belts during federal cutbacks, one Wyoming museum says it’s saving big money. The new solar panels on the roof of the Meeteetse Museums has already saved enough to help pay for repairs to the building’s HVAC system.

Renée JeanAugust 22, 2025

Rock Springs State Legislator Has Missed All Interim Meetings To Date

A state legislator from Rock Springs has not attended any meetings of the two interim committees he's on. Darin McCann told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he didn’t realize the interim is so active and meetings are on days he can’t get away from work.

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2025

A week after a 7-year-old Siberian husky named Beo got lost in the Wind River Mountains while on a camping trip with his family, he was back in Cheyenne with his family Friday. He was found by a pair of hikers more than 55 miles from where he ran off.

Husky Lost For 7 Days In Rugged Wind River Wilderness Is Back Home in Cheyenne

A week after a 7-year-old Siberian husky got lost in the Wind River Mountains while on a camping trip with his family, he was back in Cheyenne at home on Friday. He was found by a pair of hikers more than 55 miles from where he ran off.

Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2025

Peabody Energy Corp.'s North Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming's Powder River Basin is the world's largest and most productive coal mine.

Judge Allows Claim That Large Investors Conspired To Drive Up Coal, Energy Costs

A lawsuit by Wyoming and 10 other states can continue against giant investment companies, on claims they conspired to drive up coal and energy costs. They used their pull as coal shareholders to push “a climate activist agenda,” Gov. Mark Gordon has said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2025

Dennis Sun: Wyoming State Fair, Another Great One

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Juan Reyes, a rancher out of Wheatland, and Doug Miyamoto, director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, were honored as the 2025 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees at the Wyoming State Fair."

Dennis SunAugust 22, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Rescued Newspapers Can Help Their Communities

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “That is the real tragedy of small-town life. Most townsfolk know nothing of what is happening on their local school board or city council. But they can recite every detail of distant scandals and outrage du jour. Local newsprint can affect this...”

Jonathan LangeAugust 22, 2025

A large tanker jet drops fire-retardant slurry around the perimeter of the Red Canyon Fire.

Huge 124,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire Remains Active, Nearly 50% Contained

Crews fighting the huge 124,000-acre Red Canyon Fire are reporting significant progress and nearly 50% containment. But it remains active and potentially dangerous, wildland firefighters report Friday.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire blew up from about 20-30 acres the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to nearly 1,400 by the next morning. It's burning on the east side of the Green River near Dollar Lake, and about 5.5 miles west of Square Top Mountain.

Western Wyoming Lodge Owners Watch Campers Flee Out-Of-Control Wildfire

Owners of the Kendall Valley Lodge about 40 miles north of Pinedale watched as campers and residents evacuated the area in the path of the Dollar Lake Fire. Reported Thursday, they also watched it explode overnight from 20-30 acres to nearly 1,400.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, August 22, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 22, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 22, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * A Cold Front, At Last! * Fire Chief Pleads Not Guilty To Starving Son * Why’d It Takes 18 Months To Indict Cody Roberts?

Wendy CorrAugust 22, 2025

Lyman Man To Plead Guilty In Fort Bridger Murder, Faces 50-75 Years In Prison

A Lyman man accused of killing another man by shooting him about 10 times last August has agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder. If the judge accepts the plea agreement, Gray will be sentenced to 50-75 years in prison.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025

Wind turbines stand nearly 300 feet tall in southern Wyoming in this file photo.

Letter To The Editor: Thousands at Risk Along Horse Creek Road In Laramie County

Dear editor: From traffic overload to habitat loss, a proposed wind project would upend life for residents and wildlife northwest of Cheyenne.

August 21, 2025

Some worry that the felony cruelty to animals case against Daniel resident Cody Roberts for allegedly tormenting and killing a wolf could impact hunters and agricultural predator control in Wyoming.

Will Wolf Torture Felony Cruelty Indictment Spill Over To Wyoming Hunters?

Some worry that the felony animal cruelty case against Daniel resident Cody Roberts for allegedly tormenting and killing a wolf could impact hunters and agricultural predator control in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

A black bear boldly took down a mule deer doe alongside the highway over Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday.

Black Bear In Full Sprint Chases Down Mule Deer Next To Yellowstone Highway

In a dramatic display, a black bear in a full sprint chased down a mule deer doe Sunday in full view of the Sylvan Pass highway in Yellowstone. An expert says it’s rare for bears to chase down prey like that.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

Union Pacific Railroad is investigating what sent 20 railcars off the tracks and caused a small fire near Bolser in Albany County on Wednesday. The derailment also left the tracks littered with packages.

20-Car Derailment In Albany County Starts Fire, Leaves Packages All Over Tracks

Union Pacific Railroad is investigating what sent 20 railcars off the tracks and caused a small fire near Bosler in Albany County on Wednesday. The derailment also left the tracks littered with packages.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025

Former Bar Nunn Fire Chief Admits Stealing From Fill The Boot Drive

A former Bar Nunn fire chief pleaded guilty Thursday in Natrona County District Court to stealing nearly $11,000 from the department. That includes more than $2,600 taken from a charity Fill the Boot drive.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 21, 2025

Why It Took 18 Months And A Grand Jury Indictment To Charge Cody Roberts

Difficulties with evidence and a murder case delayed the investigation into Cody Roberts, the Daniel man accused of abusing a wolf last year. Now, Sublette County’s top prosecutor faces walking a legal tightrope if he wants to convict.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025

Lighting, thunder and severe weather moving over Devils Tower

Cold Front To Bring Relief For Wildfires, But First It Will Make Things Worse

Wyoming’s fire season is in full swing, and an incoming cold front is poised to potentially make things worse, temporarily. Then, it could make things a lot better: cooler temperatures, more humid air, and a higher chance of precipitation.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025

Ryan Allen, owner of Frontier Arms and Supply in Cheyenne, talks with a customer in this file photo.

Federal Appeals Court Says Waiting Periods To Buy Guns Are Unconstitutional

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Wyoming, has ruled that waiting periods to buy guns are unconstitutional. The ruling makes New Mexico's waiting-period law "likely" unconstitutional and casts doubt on a similar law in Colorado.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025

Ranchers move their cattle off their rangeland as the smoke and flames ate up the pasture around them.

Red Canyon Fire Burns Up Winter Forage, Leaving Ranchers Devastated

Ranchers in the path of the huge Red Canyon fire are watching helplessly as their winter forage burns up. That leaves them devastated and having to make heartbreaking decisions, like selling off their herds rather than watch them starve.

Jackie DorothyAugust 21, 2025

Darrick M. Mittlestadt and Angela Mittlestadt

Laramie County Fire Chief, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Starving 50-Pound 13-Year-Old Son

A Laramie County fire chief and his wife pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations they starved and imprisoned their adopted son, 13. He weighed 50 pounds and told police he’s “only allowed to eat one meal a day since there’s no point in giving me food.”

Dale KillingbeckAugust 21, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, August 21, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 21, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Cody Roberts Indicted * Missing Hiker Search Suspended * Red Canyon Fire Now 127,000 Acres

Wendy CorrAugust 21, 2025

Wyoming National Guard Feeling Money Pinch From Inauguration, ICE Missions

The Wyoming National Guard is preparing to help ICE, and provided $250,000 worth of security for President Trump’s inauguration. Now the Guard is bracing to cut back on normal "business," saying those responses could cause a budget shortfall if Congress doesn't help.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025

Search Suspended For Minnesota Hiker Who Disappeared After Climbing Cloud Peak

In a “heartbreaking” decision, the search for a Minnesota hiker who disappeared July 29 in the Cloud Peak Wilderness has been suspended. “We have to face the reality” that Grant Gardner’s odds of survival “have run out,” said the Big Horn County sheriff.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025

An already-busy year for Carbon County Search and Rescue got busier Monday when a mushroom hunter was stranded with a severely injured ankle deep in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Injured Mushroom Hunter Pulled Out Of Rugged Area In Medicine Bow Forest

An already-busy year for Carbon County Search and Rescue got busier Monday when a mushroom hunter became injured, stranded and in "severe danger" deep in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

Wyoming’s Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober has been named 2025 State Tourism Director of the Year. She says showing off how great Wyoming is makes it easy.

Wyoming’s Diane Shober Named Best Tourism Director In The Nation

Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober has been named the national State Tourism Director of the Year for 2025. She says showing off how great Wyoming is makes it easy.

Renée JeanAugust 21, 2025

Beo, a 7-year-old Siberian husky, went missing when he crossed a river during a family camping trip in the Wind River Mountains. People kept spotting Beo, but weren't been able to catch him for a week.

People Keep Seeing Cheyenne Dog Lost In Wind River Mountains, But Can’t Catch Him

Beo, a 7-year-old Siberian husky, has been missing since he crossed a river during a family camping trip in the Wind River Mountains on Friday. People keep spotting Beo, but haven’t been able to catch him yet.

Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2025

A Sublette County grand jury on Wednesday decided to indict Daniel man Cody Roberts with cruelty to animals, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of $5,000, the county’s top prosecutor said.

Cody Roberts, Accused Daniel Wolf Abuser, Indicted For Felony Cruelty To Animals

A Sublette County grand jury on Wednesday greenlit the indictment of Daniel man Cody Roberts for cruelty to animals, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of $5,000, the county’s top prosecutor says.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

Tom Lubnau: Wyoming’s Not So Free Market Economy

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Recent political events indicate a trend in Wyoming away from a free market economy into a bureaucratic government economy where those in power pick the winners and losers."

Tom LubnauAugust 20, 2025

Counselor's Sexual Harassment Case Against Casper Psychiatrist Is ‘Resolved’

The lawsuit filed by a licensed counselor accusing a Casper-based psychiatrist of sexual harassment has been resolved and dismissed without a trial. Along with making sexually-charged comments to women, he allegedly would joke about his own genitals.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

Ethan Overton of Laramie was archery hunting for a bighorn sheep ewe in the Ferris-Seminoe area when he discovered this massive bighorn ram skull.

Bowhunter Out For Bighorn Stumbles Across Trophy-Sized Ram’s Skull With Intact Horns

In a fantastic twist of fortune, a Wyoming archery hunter was out to fill a bighorn sheep ewe tag when he discovered the skull and horns of a trophy-sized bighorn ram. It’s a rare “deadhead” find that most hunters dream about.

Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2025

Ranchers and others have been defending the land against the Red Canyon Fire since it flared up Wednesday night. They have been grateful for the air support and the firefighters who have descended on Hot Springs County to help fight the fire that has gobbled up over 100,000 acres since the lightning strike on Wednesday.

‘These Fires Are Such SOBs’: Weather Drives 127,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire

Temperatures nearing triple digits, near-0% humidity and erratic winds are why Wyoming wildfires “are such SOBs,” meteorologist Don Day says. That means fighting the nearly 127,000-acre Red Canyon Fire this week is “not going to be fun.”

Greg JohnsonAugust 20, 2025

Man Killed By Shot Through Bedroom Wall With Pistol Also A Cheyenne Airman

The man killed in a Saturday shooting in Cheyenne was, like the alleged shooter, an airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, the military branch said Tuesday. The suspect is accused of firing a pistol through a wall, striking the victim.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 20, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Gas Tax Increase * Crackdown On Illegal Truckers * Continued Worry Over Bat Attacks

Wendy CorrAugust 20, 2025

Wyoming's legislative Transportation committee on Wednesday contemplated a bill to raise Wyoming's fuel tax 43% — from 23 cents to 33 cents by the summer of 2028. But it's challenging, lawmakers, said, where constituents hate the word "tax."

Wyoming Legislators Consider 43% Fuel Tax Hike, WYDOT Warns Of $400M Shortfall

The transportation committee on Wednesday contemplated a bill to raise Wyoming's fuel tax 43% — from 23 cents to 33 cents by the summer of 2028. But it's challenging, lawmakers said, because constituents hate the word "tax."

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

Bill Sniffin: My Friend Buck Valdez Died On One Of My Favorite Roads – US 287

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "This column was going to be my love letter to U. S. Highway 287, which I drove this past weekend from central Wyoming to Fort Worth, Texas. I paused to say a prayer for my friend when I came over that hill and drove down to the site where the horrible collision occurred."

Bill SniffinAugust 20, 2025

Many areas of the Red Desert in southwest Wyoming make up an outdoor recreation playground.

Lawmakers Consider Charging Fee For Mountain Biking On Wyoming State Trails

Wyoming might start charging bicyclists to use state trails. Riders and mountain biking advocates said they might support a fee as long as the money goes back into trail building and maintenance.

Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2025

No Matter Whether It’s Legal Or Not, Hunters Likely To Corner-Cross Anyway

Regardless of all the hype and controversy around corner-crossing, hunters say it doesn’t really matter. No matter what the U.S. Supreme Court or Wyoming Legislature decide on the issue, they’ll probably do it anyway.

Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2025

Wyoming Is First State To Launch Its Own Digital Currency — Frontier Stable Token

Wyoming became the first state in the nation Tuesday to launch its own digital currency. It’s a huge deal, an expert says about the Frontier Stable Token, which is backed by the U.S. dollar and short-term U.S. Treasury bills.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025

Casper Man Accused Of Stealing $138,000 In Car Parts From Former Employer

A 53-year-old Casper man faces five theft charges in Casper Circuit Court for allegedly stealing $138,000 worth of vehicle parts from his former employer. He’s also accused of putting those parts on his own vehicles.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025

Health Officials Still Looking For Lodge Guests Exposed To Rabid Bat Colony

State health officials are still looking for hundreds of people from 38 states and seven countries potentially exposed to rabies while staying at a lodge in Grand Teton National Park after a bat colony was found in the attic.

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2025

People meet, mingle, and admire the 103 pieces of art selected for the 44th Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale.

World Famous Buffalo Bill Western Art Show And Sale Opens For 44th Year

The world-famous Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody is open for its 44th year. More than 100 works of Western art valued at more than $1.25 million are on display through the show’s live auction Sept. 19.

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2025

Wyoming Highway Patrol Backs State Bill To Ban Non-English Speaking Truckers

The Wyoming Highway Patrol on Tuesday said it supports legislation to pull non-English-speaking commercial truck drivers from the roads. During testimony, a trooper referenced a high-profile crash in Florida where an illegal truck driver killed three people last week.

Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2025

A day after the death of an F.E. Warren Air Force Base airman, the Air Force suspended the use of the M18 modular handgun. A Wyoming gunsmith said the guns have a history of reported unintentional firings, which could be due to an ill-fitting striker design.

Fatal F.E. Warren Shooting Further Hurts Sig Sauer’s Already-Damaged Reputation

The already-battered reputation of Sig Sauer pistols will continue to suffer in the wake of a fatal shooting at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, regardless of whether the pistol involved malfunctioned, gun industry experts say.

Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2025

Hundreds piled into the gym at Hot Springs County High School on Monday for their first meeting with officials fighting the 110,000-acre Red Canyon Fire. It was emotional, as locals related how their ranches and livelihoods have been devastated.

114,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire Has Devastated Ranches, Livelihoods, Locals Say

Hundreds piled into the auditorium at Hot Springs County High School on Monday for their first meeting with officials fighting the 114,000-acre Red Canyon Fire. It was emotional, as locals related how their ranches and livelihoods have been devastated.

Jackie DorothyAugust 19, 2025

In Blockbuster $15.4 Billion Deal, Black Hills Energy To Merge With NorthWestern

Black Hills Energy announced a blockbuster $15.4 billion merger Tuesday with NorthWestern Energy in a deal the companies say will help them compete with larger utilities. Rates won’t go down, they say, but they won’t go up as much or as fast.

Greg JohnsonAugust 19, 2025

Cheyenne Airman Charged With Shooting Man Through Bedroom Wall With AK-47

An airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force base appeared in court Tuesday on an involuntary manslaughter charge on claims he shot another man through a bedroom wall with an AK-47-style pistol. It’s the second recent shooting involving a local airman.

Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 19, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * Red Canyon Fire 100,000+ Acres * Greybull Airport Is Crawling With Snakes * Victim Vanishes, Attempted Murder Charges Dropped

Wendy CorrAugust 19, 2025

Ryan Pasborg, right, receives the Carnegie Medal from Gov. Mark Gordon on April 27, 2024, at the Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne. The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor for heroism. He saved a mother and her young son from a burning trailer on his way to work the morning of Feb. 1, 2022.

Wyoming Carnegie Medal Hero Nearly Killed In Crash With Semi

Ryan Pasborg, the Green River man who was given the Carnegie Medal for heroism for saving a mother and young boy from a burning house, is lucky to be alive after a crash with a semi. The crash left the hero with a multitude of injuries and sky high medical bills.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025

If Samuel L. Jackson is tired of all those mother-bleeping snakes on that mother-bleeping plane, he should steer clear of Wyoming. Rattlesnakes are so common at the Greybull airport, the staff is used to them, although they might freak visitors out.

Snakes In A Plane (Hangar): Greybull Airport Is Rattlesnake Central

If Samuel L. Jackson has had it with all those mother-bleeping snakes on that mother-bleeping plane, he should steer clear of Wyoming. Rattlesnakes are so common at the Greybull airport, the staff is used to them, although they might freak visitors out.

Mark HeinzAugust 18, 2025

Ranchers and the local Thermopolis volunteer firefighters were the first line of defense against the Red Canyon fire that has gobbled up more than 100,000 acres of rangeland in rural Hot Springs County.

‘Pretty Damn Helpless’: Ranchers Work To Save Cattle, Land From Red Canyon Fire

The Red Canyon Fire burning east of Thermopolis has already consumed more than 100,000 acres. Generational ranchers in the path of the fire are working together to save their homes and cattle, even if it seems “pretty damn helpless” to stop it.

Jackie DorothyAugust 18, 2025

With the Red Canyon Fire burning about 11 miles east of Thermopolis nearing 100,000 acres in size, Gov. Mark Gordon has declared the fire an emergency, even as crews report it’s 28% contained.

Wyoming's Red Canyon Fire Now 100,000+ Acres, Fire Emergency Declared

With the Red Canyon Fire burning about 11 miles east of Thermopolis exceeding 100,000 acres in size, Gov. Mark Gordon has declared a fire emergency, even as crews report it’s 28% contained.

Greg JohnsonAugust 18, 2025

43-Year-Old Riverton Woman Found Dead In Burned-Out Trailer

Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a trailer house north of Riverton on Friday evening. A 43-year-old woman was found dead in the ruins.

Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2025

Don Day’s Way-Too-Early Winter Forecast: Colder, Snowier And Longer

If Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day's extended winter forecast is right, the 2025-2026 winter season will come early, stick around longer, and be colder and snowier. It’s what he calls “a good, old-fashioned Wyoming winter.”

Andrew RossiAugust 18, 2025

A man allegedly beaten and left for dead by three Mexican nationals is believed to have escaped somewhere near the Campbell County Landfill north of Gillette.

ICE Says It Doesn't Have Attempted Murder Victim Who Vanished, Blowing Up Case

Campbell County had to drop attempted murder charges against three Mexican nationals when their alleged victim vanished, court documents say. The three men were handed over to ICE, but the agency says it hasn’t had contact with the potential murder victim.

Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management has identified more than 790,000 acres of federal land in Wyoming as eligible for potential sale or disposal. A new interactive map from onX shows where those parcels are, along with 6 million acres across 17 states.

Interactive Map Shows 790,000 Acres Of Public Land Eligible For Sale In Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management has identified more than 790,000 acres of federal land in Wyoming as potentially eligible for sale or disposal. A new interactive map from onX shows where those parcels are, along with 6 million acres across 17 states.

Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 18, 2025

Drug Dog Sniffing Out Meth After Illegal Turn Was Fair, High Court Rules

It was lawful for a deputy to call in a drug dog and make a meth bust on a driver who made a premature right-hand turn in Gillette, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Friday. The driver is also serving 8-14 years for setting his home on fire.

Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2025

Members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, the Secret Service and Metropolitan Police Department detain five people on 7th Street NW on Aug. 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump deployed federal officers and the National Guard to the District in order to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and assist in crime prevention in the nation's capital.

Wyoming Delegation Bracing For Battle Over Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is behind President Trump’s takeover of the Washington, D.C., police, which Congress must vote on to extend it beyond 30 days. Sen. John Barrasso said Democrats would rather “coddle criminals” than prosecute them.

Sean BarryAugust 18, 2025

Dave Simpson: Stay Put, Harriet. We Need You In DC!

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Harriet Hageman, in two short terms in Congress, has established herself as a powerful voice in Washington in support of Donald Trump's ambitious and vitally important agenda.”

Dave SimpsonAugust 18, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, August 18, 2025

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Jake NicholsAugust 18, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, August 18, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Red Canyon Fire Nears 100,000 Acres * Men Lauded As Heroes For Saving Motorcyclist * Why Does Anyone Still Read The Farmer’s Almanac?

Wendy CorrAugust 18, 2025

A large, out-of-control wildfire “exhibiting extreme fire behavior” continues to grow in multiple directions about 11 miles east of Thermopolis. The Red Canyon Fire also has prompted more evacuations in its potential path.

Aggressive Red Canyon Fire Closes In On 100,000 Acres, Still 0% Containment

The Red Canyon Fire continues to surge in multiple directions about 11 miles east of Thermopolis as it closes in on 100,000 acres burned. It’s also moving into Washakie and Fremont counties, prompting evacuation alerts in Fremont.

Greg JohnsonAugust 18, 2025

Billionaire Bill Gates will be in Kemmerer next month for the groundbreaking of construction on TerraPower's nuclear plant.

Letter To The Editor: Bill Gates Didn't Ask Me If I Wanted Russian Nuclear Reactors

Dear editor: I must have missed the phone call from Mr. Gates. The call, where he asked me, if I wanted to live in a state loaded with Russian nuclear reactors.

August 17, 2025

A Wyoming legislative committee chair, Christopher Knapp, R-Gillette, left, booted former House speaker and public records expert Tom Lubnau from a committee agenda, citing Lubnau's confrontational political columns and concerns over maintaining decorum after recent heated legislative meetings.

Letter To The Editor: Grow A Backbone!

Dear editor: It is the chairperson's job to maintain decorum through calm leadership and the use of properly followed Robert's Rules of Order. It is not done by eliminating scheduled speakers; such as recently happened to former House Speaker Tom Lubnau.

August 17, 2025

If you’re traveling along I-90 east of Butte, take exit 241 and a 30-minute drive north on a dirt road to a unique geological formation with a Whitehall address. There you’ll find a big pile of rocks, aptly known as Ringing Rocks, which chime if you tap them lightly with a hammer.

Explore Montana: Stunning Views, Rocks That Chime Like Bells And Bathing In Radon Gas

From quirky cabin signs to historic landmarks, there are a number of off-the-beaten-path destinations around Montana. They include rocks that chime like bells when hit with a hammer to radon bathing to stunning views from Beartooth Pass.

Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 17, 2025

Caitee Cooper is eager to partner with Wyoming artisans, such as soap and candle makers, to create a unique niche for her contemporary fantasy trilogy, the Portlock series. She said she is inspired by the outdoors and legends to write her stories.

Bigfoot, Alaska And Evil: Wyoming Author Channels Depression Into A Wild Trilogy

Caitee Cooper grew up in the Wyoming outdoors, which she draws on to build her fantasy novels inspired by bigfoot, Alaska, evil, and a pretty wild imagination. But it was her depression that gave Cooper the courage to start writing.

Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025

Surface buildings of the Carissa Mine at South Pass City in Wyoming.

Wyoming History: The Miners' Cure For Laziness At South Pass City

When a miner in 1868 tried to avoid working a claim in South Pass, his partners came up with a cure for his laziness. Getting him back to work involved a loaded rifle and the threat of Indian raids.

Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025

Heather Hossack of Heritage Quilts & Fabric Shoppe in Riverton, Wyoming, is a quilter that loves to create uniquely Wyoming patterns of rodeo life and wildlife.

Wyoming’s Wildlife, Rodeo And The West Inspires Riverton Woman’s Quilt Art

Riverton's Heather Hossack has turned her passion for horses and wildlife into a career designing unique Wyoming quilt patterns. Quilters from all over the world have purchased her original patterns to create their own art with a distinctly Wyoming flair.

Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025

The population of beavers on the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming has declined by more half in recent years. Officials have built roughly 150 artificial beaver dams to make up for it.

With Beaver Population Dropping In Wyoming, Artificial Dams Rise In The Bighorns

It is thought there are fewer than half the beavers in the Bighorn National Forest now compared to about 15 years ago, and to make up for their work, wildlife officials have built more than 150 artificial dams. It’s not clear why the beaver population is declining.

Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2025

Gail Symons: Wyomingites Are Smart Enough To Look Past Flippant Insults

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "One legislator accused another of not being a 'conservative leader.' But I’ve watched both lawmakers in action. The one being criticized leads with skill and substance. It got me thinking."

Gail SymonsAugust 17, 2025

Cassie Craven: Here Comes A Governor's Election Across Republican War Camps

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The problem with the establishment Republicans, while they may be likable enough on the surface, lies deep within their voting records. They have no interest in your rights over the establishment."

Cassie CravenAugust 17, 2025

The 1865 tomahawk linked to the death of Caspar Collins outside the city later named for him was found in Arizona. Bob Coronato and a partner bought it and brought it back to Wyoming, but efforts to sell and preserve it in a Wyoming public collection ultimately failed.

The Strange Saga Of A Historic Tomahawk Linked To Death Of Caspar Collins

A collector called the condition of a tomahawk linked to the death of Caspar Collins at the Battle of Platte Bridge "miraculous" especially because it was found in such good condition at a yard sale in Arizona. But all efforts to have it secured in a Wyoming collection has failed and now a private collector has it.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 17, 2025

Zipline has a remote testing site in Wyoming, where the tech company is working out what drones need to fly in Wyoming’s unfriendly winter and windy skies. That could bring Walmart drone deliveries to the state sooner than you might think.

Delivery Drones Could Be Flying Wyoming’s Windy Skies Sooner Than You Think

A company named Zipline has a remote testing site in Wyoming where the tech company is working out how drones can fly in the state's harsh winters and windy skies. That could bring Walmart drone deliveries to the state sooner than you might think.

Renée JeanAugust 17, 2025

The legend of the jackalope might have started with pioneers in the 1800s seeing rabbits infected with viruses that can cause horn-like growths.

Why Rabbits Are Growing Horns And Tentacles In Colorado

Images of rabbits in Colorado with horns and tentacles are making waves across social media, with many likening their strange look to that of Frankenstein’s monster or an undead zombie.

Jackson WalkerAugust 17, 2025

Fed up with loud crotch rockets and cars racing around Cheyenne, the City Council is ready to crack down on vehicles that blatantly violate the city’s noise regulations. It’s considering sound camera technology to catch offenders.

Fed Up With Loud Crotch Rockets And Cars, Cheyenne City Council To Crack Down

Fed up with loud crotch rockets and cars racing around Cheyenne, members of the City Council are trying to crack down on vehicles that blatantly violate the city’s noise regulations. They're proposing to use sound camera technology to catch offenders.

David MadisonAugust 17, 2025

Bob Beck listens while covering the Wyoming legislature. He said he appreciated the “sense of humor” that seemed to be part of the Capitol corridors in his day.

Wyoming Radio Icon Bob Beck Back On The Air At Syracuse University

For 34 years, Bob Beck was a familiar voice on Wyoming radio. He retired three years ago and moved to Syracuse, New York. The university there has lured him out of retirement to teach and go back on the air.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 17, 2025

When a pair of electricians from Casper found Bob Newman lying face-down along Wyoming Highway 28 on Monday, they thought he was dead. Then he groaned. While Newman's daughter calls the men heroes, they say they did what anyone would have.

They Thought The Biker Lying Face-Down By Wyoming Road Was Dead, Then He Groaned

When two electricians from Casper found a biker lying face-down along Wyoming Highway 28 on Monday, they thought he was dead. Then he groaned. "They're my dad's angels,” sobbed the man's daughter from an Intensive Care Unit at the University of Utah Hospital.

Zakary SonntagAugust 17, 2025

Red Canyon Fire Grows To Nearly 85,000 Acres, More Evacuations Ordered

A large, out-of-control wildfire “exhibiting extreme fire behavior” continues to grow in multiple directions about 11 miles east of Thermopolis. The Red Canyon Fire also has prompted more evacuations in its potential path.

Greg Johnson & Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025

Jimmy Stewart and members of his racing team with the P-51.

Wyoming History: Jimmy Stewart’s P-51 Was Banned In Wyoming, Crashed In Nebraska

Banned from flying over Wyoming in 1955, the famed P-51 Mustang once owned by Hollywood star Jimmy Stewart crashed in Nebraska. But a restored version of the aircraft still thrills aviation fans across the country.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 16, 2025

Drinking Wyoming: The Buckhorn Bar On The Northeastern Edge Of The Cowboy State

The walls of The Buckhorn, on the northeastern edge of Wyoming near the South Dakota Border, is 100% a classic dive bar. It’s lined with dollar bills, 1970s green shag carpet and longtime patrons say it hasn't changed in 50 years.

Renée JeanAugust 16, 2025

The Air Force will use Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice with missiles because enemies might use them. A Wyoming automotive expert questions why terrorists would even want Cybertrucks.

Air Force To Blow Up Cybertrucks With Missiles To Practice Terrorism Response

The Air Force plans to use Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice because there’s concern that terrorists might start using the hulking vehicles. According to contracting documents, the Cybertrucks have features that could make them formidable.

Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2025

Scott Martin, from California, was initially thinking he'd go into WyoTech's ranching program. When it was canceled, he switched to diesel mechanics. He's already got multiple job offers, even though he's only about half-way through his program.

Diesel Mechanic Students To Benefit From WyoTech Partnership With Kenworth Trucks

A new collaboration gives WyoTech students in Laramie hands-on experience with a $2 million lineup of custom-built Kenworth Trucks. Working on them will prepare students for high-demand diesel mechanic jobs that can earn them six figures within two years.

Renée JeanAugust 16, 2025

The Road 12 Farm Stand outside of Worland, Wyoming, has been open a year now and relies on the honor system.

Honor System Works: A Year Of Success For Roadside Honor Farm Stand In Worland

Who says you can't trust people? It's been a year since the Road 12 Farm Stand outside of Worland was started. The stand, stocked full of vegetables, baked goods, desserts, eggs, and flowers, is largely unmanned and relies on the honor system. It's attracted a huge following.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 16, 2025

Radiant proposes to build micro nuclear reactors in Bar Nunn, Wyoming. This is a screenshot from a video detailing a recent thermal cooling test of Radiant's technology.

Letter To The Editor: Radiant Nuclear's Micro-Reactor Project Is Great For Wyoming

Dear editor: As a lifelong resident of Wyoming, I believe we are standing at the threshold of one of the most promising economic and technological opportunities our community has ever seen: welcoming Radiant Nuclear’s Kaleidos micro-reactor project to be built right here in our hometown.

August 16, 2025

Bill Sniffin: ‘Home Town’ Emphasis Was Key To Saving Eight Wyoming Newspapers

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Folks in eight Wyoming towns breathed a big sigh of relief when the announcement was made that veteran newspaper publishers Robb and Jen Hicks of Buffalo plus Rob Mortimore of Torrington were stepping in to save the publications.”

Bill SniffinAugust 16, 2025

Joan Barron: Solution For Cheyenne Eyesore “Big Hole”

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Cheyenne residents got good news recently about plans for a what is known as the Big Hole. Well, maybe. We residents of the capital city have been down this road before — many times."

Joan BarronAugust 16, 2025

Did you grow up calling those sweet, fizzy soft drinks “soda” or “pop” — or “Coke” as they do in the South? Maybe you say “soda pop.” In Wyoming, there seems to be no clear preference.

The Pop vs. Soda vs. Coke Controversy: What Do You Call Soft Drinks In Wyoming

Did you grow up calling soft drinks “soda” or “pop” — or even “Coke” as they do in the South? Maybe you say “soda pop.” In Wyoming, it's all over the map.

Jake NicholsAugust 16, 2025

For some, prairie dog hunting isn’t as simple as driving around until they find the rodents. Serious hunters hire guides to take them to target-rich prairie dog towns.

Yes, Prairie Dog Hunting Guides Exist, And They Have A Robust Business

Prairie dog hunting isn't about getting a trophy animal to put on your wall. It's more about getting in as much shooting as possible. It’s not so much hunting in the traditional sense, as it is live target practice. That's why people hire guides.

Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2025

Rusty after he first arrived at the shelter had to be treated for all the ticks that were on him. At right, Rusty meets his new family. Addison, left, Allen, and Aiden Miller drove from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to pick him up.

Lost Dog Covered In Ticks Found On Wyoming Highway Reunited With Family 1,000 Miles Away

An Australian shepherd named Rusty was found lost, scared, and covered in ticks along a highway near Shoshoni months ago. A microchip helped reunite Rusty with his owner’s family 1,000 miles away in Oklahoma.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 16, 2025

Jennifer Dyke with father and brother at Sturgis.

Sturgis In The Rear View Mirror: A Father’s Memory Lives On At The Annual Rally

Another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has come and gone. For Jennifer Dyke, who has made the pilgrimage for decades, it's an annual honoring of her father’s passion for riding and preserves a family tradition shared by bikers from around the world.

Zakary SonntagAugust 16, 2025

A spectacular view of the Northern Red Desert awaits runners during the 2024 Run the Red Desert trail run.

Wyoming's Run The Red Desert 50K Ultra-Marathon Abounds With Wildlife, Scenery

Now in its 11th year, the Run the Red Desert ultra-marathon, is a hidden gem in the ultra-running community. The September race allows athletes to run in the largest unfenced area in the continental U.S. The route runs along the Oregon Trail for miles and is abundant with wildlife.

Don CoggerAugust 16, 2025

Why Do People Still Care About The Farmer's Almanac?

The Farmer’s Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac just came out with their annual mid-August forecasts for the coming winter. But why, with satellite technology and computer-based forecasting models, do people still care about these booklets?

David MadisonAugust 16, 2025

The Red Canyon Fire advances overnight Friday on the south side of Buffalo Creek Road.

3 Wildfires Have Burned More Than 61,000 Acres In Bighorn Basin, 0% Containment

As of Saturday morning, a trio of fast-growing wildfires have burned more than 61,000 acres in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin, with 0% containment on any of them. The largest is the Red Canyon Fire at 40,000 acrea, which has exploded on cheatgrass.

Greg JohnsonAugust 16, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, August 16, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsAugust 16, 2025

Lummis, Neiman Back Pardon Effort For 65-Year-Old Mechanic EPA Put In Prison

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Wyoming House Speaker Chip Neiman support a pardon for a mechanic in prison for deleting emissions systems from diesel engines. Troy Lake's family seeks a presidential pardon, saying the Biden administration was over-zealous prosecuting him.

Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2025

Wyoming’s Mountain Lions Can’t Roar Like African Lions, But They Can Purr

Wyoming’s mountain lions aren’t lions in the true scientific sense. African lions are classified among “roaring cats,” while mountain lions fall in the less glamorous-sounding “purring cat” category. And they do purr.

Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2025

Man Who Once Blew Up Cop’s Car With Dynamite Accused Of Hauling 4 Pounds Of Meth

A 71-year-old Riverton man who blew up a Fremont County undersheriff’s patrol car with dynamite 52 years ago was arrested again this week — this time on felony-level drug charges. Investigators say they caught him with four pounds of meth in an F-150.

Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2025

Letter To The Editor: The Freedom Caucus’s Misguided War on Free Markets

Dear editor: The Wyoming Freedom Caucus has embraced a bold strategy! Being anti-free market and anti-energy at the same time!

August 15, 2025

The Roundup: A Conversation With Wildlife Photographer Tom Mangelsen

This week, host Wendy Corr has an in-depth chat with famed wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen. From his iconic "Catch of the Day" photo to his relationships with Jane Goodall and Grizzly 399, Tom's career has brought wildlife to the world.

Wendy CorrAugust 15, 2025

A rare “bear warning” has been issued for roughly 2,500 square miles in Canada amid reports of grizzlies bluff-charging people. A Canadian bear expert said bear trouble usually stems from stupid human behavior.

Charging Grizzlies Spark Rare And Widespread ‘Bear Warning’ In Canada

For the first time in nearly a decade, a roughly 2,500-square-mile county in Alberta, Canada, has issued a county-wide “bear warning,” after numerous reports of people being charged by grizzlies.

Mark HeinzAugust 15, 2025

Dyno Nobel is known for making explosives for Wyoming’s mining industry, and now it may be shipping right to your door. The company announced Friday it’s building a new plant in Cheyenne and a partnership to turn its waste CO2 into food cooling packs.

Cheyenne’s Dyno Nobel Wants To Turn Explosives Waste Into Food Cooling Packs

Dyno Nobel is known for making explosives for Wyoming’s mining industry, and it may soon be shipping right to your door. The company announced Friday it’s building a new plant in Cheyenne and a partnership to turn its waste CO2 into food cooling packs.

David MadisonAugust 15, 2025

Live Inspired’s goal is to promote independent living for their clients.

Casper Couple Dedicated To Helping Disabled People Live Full, Independent Lives

Kids and adults with developmental disabilities are often overlooked by mainstream society, but not by Nick and Kerin Dillon. The Casper couple is dedicated to helping them live full, independent lives.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 15, 2025

Dennis Sun: Leave Our Water Alone

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The lower basin states – with their exploding populations – have really mismanaged their water, from Las Vegas to Phoenix. Now they are starting to realize they have a problem with water usage."

Dennis SunAugust 15, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Hiding Constituent Emails Violates Democracy

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Constituents that trust the LSO to deliver their comments to specific legislators may be lied to. Their emails may be labeled 'junk' or may disappear without a trace.”

Jonathan LangeAugust 15, 2025

Committee Tables Bill That Would Fine Libraries $50,000 When Kids Access Sex Books

A bill that would create penalties for when kids access sex books and obscene materials in school or public libraries was tabled this week by a Wyoming legislative committee. Among the penalties is $50,000 for each time a kid accesses explicit materials.

Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2025

Second Teen Pleads Guilty In Stabbing Death Of Casper 14-Year-Old

The teen who held 14-year-old Bobby Maher down while another fatally stabbed him outside a Casper mall in April 2024 pleaded guilty Friday. Dominique Harris faces 30-75 years in prison. His partner in the crime, Jarreth Plunkett, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in May.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 15, 2025

The Red Canyon Fire is burning out of control about 11 miles east of Thermopolis, blowing up to an estimated 35,000 acres. Oil field workers saw the lightning bolt that started the fire, then could only watch it spread.

Out-Of-Control Red Canyon Fire Near Thermopolis Now Nearly 35,000 Acres

The Red Canyon Fire is burning out of control about 11 miles east of Thermopolis, blowing up to nearly 35,000 acres on Friday. Oil field workers saw the lightning bolt that started the fire, then could only watch it spread.

Greg JohnsonAugust 15, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, August 15, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 15, 2025

Brittany Heseltine runs cattle along the range during an interview with "60 Minutes."

Wyoming People: Brittany Heseltine Is A Real Working Cowgirl And Range Rider

Brittany Heseltine is foreman and range rider for the Upper Green River Cattle Association. She has 3 horses, 4 dogs, 4 other range riders, and 800 cattle in her charge. She spends 5 months each year, June through October, mostly on her own, working in the shadow of the Wind River Range.

John ThompsonAugust 15, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 15, 2025

Friday's headlines include: * Gerry Spence Dies * Taco John's Says Goodbye * Health Insurance Co. Leaves Wyo

Wendy CorrAugust 15, 2025

Despite Being Booted From Committee Agenda, Columnist Gets Half-Hour Testimony

Despite a lawmaker removing him from a legislative meeting’s official schedule over his controversial column, former Wyoming House Speaker Tom Lubnau was allowed to testify Thursday — for 28 minutes.

Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2025

Kristen Hohman shared this eerie image of the Red Canyon Fire glowing east of Thermopolis to a local Facebook group on Wednesday night. It exploded to more than 15,000 acres Thursday.

Wildfire East Of Thermopolis Explodes To 20,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuation

What was a small wildfire reported about 14 miles east of Thermopolis on Wednesday evening has exploded to an estimated more than 20,000 acres Thursday. The Red Canyon Fire has also prompted some evacuations.

Greg JohnsonAugust 14, 2025

The F.E. Warren Base Exchange store in Cheyenne put in an order for T-shirts with an “antelope” on them. As in, a Wyoming pronghorn. The shirts came in with a silhouette of an African greater kudu antelope.

Why Is An African Antelope On A Wyoming Air Force Base T-Shirt?

In a mix-up over different meanings of the term “antelope,” the F.E. Warren Base Exchange store ended up with T-shirts depicting an African antelope, not a Wyoming pronghorn.

Mark HeinzAugust 14, 2025

Riverton Resident ID’d Through Fingerprints As Man Killed In Casper Shooting

A 34-year-old man has been identified as the man killed in a Sunday shooting outside a Casper convenience store, the Natrona County Coroner’s Office reported Thursday. No arrests have been made and the investigation is active, Casper police say.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 14, 2025

Mountain Health Co-Op, One Of State’s Few Major Insurers, Pulling Out Of Wyoming

Mountain Health Co-Op told its members Wednesday that it won’t cover Wyoming residents anymore after the end of the year. The move follows the sunset of health care tax credits and leaves Wyoming with just two major providers.

Renée JeanAugust 14, 2025

After 56 Years, Taco John’s Says Adios To Its Cheyenne Corporate Headquarters

Taco John’s was born in Cheyenne and, for 56 years, was Wyoming-based with its headquarters here. Now the chain has said adios to Cheyenne, completing a move of its home base to Minnesota. It’s an emotional break for many, former execs say.

David MadisonAugust 14, 2025

Rainbow over Wyoming State Capitol on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Letter To The Editor: Is The Far Right Destroying Conservatism?

Dear editor: I've personally observed political elitism making its way throughout conservative circles across our great state. This idea that we must be all or nothing and have lost all civility.

August 14, 2025

Wyoming Weighs Bill To Give Abandoned Mineral Rights Back To Landowners

Lawmakers are proposing to let landowners reclaim long-abandoned mineral estates, resolving tangled ownership dating to the homesteading era and protecting the rights of property owners.

David MadisonAugust 14, 2025

Raised solar panels allow sheep to graze under them, allowing dual-use of the land while also providing shade and shelter for the sheep.

One Of Wyoming's First Combo Agriculture-Solar Farm Can’t Find A Buyer For Its Power

A $155 million project in Goshen County that would be one of Wyoming’s first agriculture-friendly solar farm says it can’t find a buyer for its power. That has cost the project an investor, but developers say it’s not dead.

David MadisonAugust 14, 2025

Gerry Spence, Famed Defense Attorney And Wyoming Native, Dies At 96

One of the most famous trial attorneys of the 20th century and a proud son of Wyoming, Gerry Spence, died overnight Wednesday, at the age of 96. Spence was a legend among the trial bar — especially for his civil practice and criminal defense work.

Clair McFarlandAugust 14, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, August 14, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 14, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Thursday's headlines include: * Former House Speaker Booted * UW’s Partnership With Buffalo Bills * Now Even Larger Wyoming Ranch For Sale

Wendy CorrAugust 14, 2025

Arrest In Wyoming Base Death That Prompted Air Force To Ground M18 Handguns

An airman’s death at F.E. Warren Air Force Base prompted the Air Force to ground Sig Sauer M18 pistols, which have been linked to accidental discharges. Now someone has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and obstruction.

Clair McFarlandAugust 14, 2025

State Rep. Art Washut, R-Casper, left, and Sen. Barry Crago, R-Buffalo.

Committee Says Bill That Targets Child 'Grooming' In Wyoming Needs More Work

Wyoming lawmakers tabled a bill Wednesday that could impose harsher prison sentences for grooming kids than for molesting kids, in some cases. Judiciary Committee members decided to revisit the proposal at their October meeting.

Clair McFarlandAugust 14, 2025

Eli Bebout, from left, Ruby Calvert and Nick Bebout stand with a portrait of their mother, Dessie A. Bebout, during the dedication of the Shoshoni U. S. Post Office in their mother’s honor on Wednesday at the Shoshoni School.

Shoshoni Post Office Renamed For Dessie Bebout, Former Postmistress And WWII Vet

Dessie Bebout served in a special unit for women during World War II, was a devoted public servant and was the Shoshoni postmistress for 13 years. Now she will forever be with the local post office. It was officially named for her in a ceremony Wednesday.

Jackie DorothyAugust 13, 2025

Montana Outfitter Kills Grizzly, Fails To Report It And Faces $10,000 Fine

A Montana outfitter faces up to a $10,000 fine for shooting a grizzly bear while black bear hunting. A Wyoming hunter who went through a similar case said it can be incredibly difficult to distinguish between the two bear species.

Mark HeinzAugust 13, 2025

Casper Woman Accused Of Siphoning Money From Fundraisers For ALS Patient

A 55-year-old Casper woman is accused of siphoning money from an ALS patient in her care. She’s in court Thursday for an initial hearing on charges alleging she stole money from fundraisers organized for a woman with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 13, 2025

Mark Begich speaks to a standing room-only crowd at the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Hall Monday night.

Letter To The Editor: Begich Is Willing To Take The Plunge

Dear editor: My reference is to Mr. Begich's willingness to invest time and significant financial resources into breathing life back into the Star Plunge.

August 13, 2025

Letter To The Editor: I Don't Like President Trump Nor Do I Like Harriet Hageman

Dear editor: The lies which they utter are so obvious as to be laughable, but the situation in America, with this corrupt line of ‘leaders,’ is dire, not funny.

August 13, 2025

Sheriff’s Office Training On Flaming Gorge Reservoir Turns Into Real Water Rescue

A Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office training exercise on Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Wednesday turned into a real water rescue for five deputies and a K-9. When the boat took on water and flipped, deputies acted quickly to save one of their own and a K-9.

Greg JohnsonAugust 13, 2025

Tom Lubnau: Pornography, Eric Barlow, Attempts To Shut Me Up

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Rest assured, efforts to restrict my constitutional rights will not silence this column. If I am not allowed to speak in the legislative forum, I will speak elsewhere."

Tom LubnauAugust 13, 2025

UW Spending $300,000 For Buffalo Bills Branding Partnership

Sharp-eyed Buffalo Bills fans may have noticed “University of Wyoming Red Zone” flash on their screens during Saturday’s preseason game. It’s part of a $300,000 branding partnership UW has made with the team to capitalize on being Josh Allen’s alma mater.

Jackson WalkerAugust 13, 2025

Former House Speaker Booted From Committee Schedule Over Column

A Wyoming legislative committee chair booted former House speaker and public records expert Tom Lubnau from a committee agenda, citing Lubnau's confrontational political columns and concerns over maintaining decorum.

Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2025

After years of competing at the 4-H Dog Show and Showmanship at the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, 4-H senior Karen Ulmer and her dog Keona walked away with the Grand Championship for Showmanship. Ulmer said it took 3 hours of grooming and $300 in grooming products to get her pup ready for the annual show and that the effort was well worth it with the win.

Dog Eat Dog: 4-H Competitions Hit Their Peak At Wyoming State Fair

The Wyoming State Fair is the big show for scores of Wyoming 4-H Club kids who spend a whole year raising and training animals. At Tuesday’s dog show, young competitors say the chaos of the state fair is the ultimate test of discipline and obedience.

Jackie DorothyAugust 13, 2025

Another huge Wyoming ranch is for sale. At 1.1 million acres, Midland Ranch is more than five times bigger than New York City and larger than the state of Delaware.

Another Huge Wyoming Ranch For Sale; More Than 5 Times Bigger Than New York City

Another huge Wyoming ranch is for sale, larger than the 900,000-acre Pathfinder Ranches that recently made international headlines. At 1.1 million acres, Midland Ranch is more than five times bigger than New York City and larger than the state of Delaware.

Renée JeanAugust 13, 2025

Degenfelder and Wyoming education association 8 13 25

Judge Denies Wyoming Request For School-Choice Payouts During Appeal

A Cheyenne-based judge on Tuesday denied a request by the state of Wyoming to let a new school-choice program operate while a legal challenge against it continues. The program would allocate to qualifying families $7,000 per child.

Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 13, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Newspapers Bailed Out * Barlow Announces Run For Gov * Can Wyo’s Timber Industry Come Back?

Wendy CorrAugust 13, 2025

The owner of the company chosen by the state to operate the Star Plunge in Thermopolis — former Alaska U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, left — drew heat from locals Monday as the historic hot springs remains closed. In the meantime, the former operator and state remain embroiled in litigation.

New Operator Who Wants To Reopen Star Plunge Draws Heat From Locals

The owner of the company chosen by the state to operate the Star Plunge in Thermopolis drew heat from locals Monday as the historic hot springs remains closed. In the meantime, the former operator and state remain embroiled in litigation.

Renée JeanAugust 13, 2025

South Cheyenne rancher Ed Prosser looks north of his farmland off of Chalk Bluff Road where 1.2 million solar panels will be visible after Canadian energy giant Enbridge builds the $1.2 billion project starting next year.

Wyoming Board OKs 50% Battery Storage Increase For Laramie County Solar Project

In a 4-2 vote, state regulators approved Canadian energy company Enbridge’s request to expand battery storage for a massive solar farm project near Cheyenne. The OK came despite objections from a local rancher who said the land will never be the same.

Clair McFarlandAugust 13, 2025

A dragline moves coal at the Black Butte mine in Sweetwater County.

Expansion Speeds Up As Federal Regulators Accelerate Black Butte Mine Expansion

The Department of the Interior announced Tuesday it is accelerating a federal review of Black Butte Mine expansion in Sweetwater County, setting a 28-day timeline for completing an environmental impact statement that typically takes years to finish.

David MadisonAugust 13, 2025

Eight rural communities across Wyoming are without their legacy hometown newspapers after parent company News Media Corp. abruptly closed them without notice Wednesday morning. Employees said they were blindsided, and the move is “devastating.”

Local Buyers Revive Shuttered Wyoming Newspapers, Keep Staff And Operations

Six days after News Media Corp. abruptly closed eight Wyoming newspapers, Buffalo Bulletin owners Robb and Jen Hicks, along with former publisher Rob Mortimore, have acquired the papers, pledged to retain all employees and resumed publication.

Justin GeorgeAugust 12, 2025

Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Is Full Of Scenic Drives – Here Is A Favorite

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “One of Wyoming’s major north-south routes, which follows the BNSF Railroad Line, is a pleasure to drive this time of year. Lots of wonderful towns and small cities.”

Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump shows crime statistics as he delivers remarks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House August 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Wyoming’s Delegation Rallies Behind Trump’s Decision to Mobilize Troops in D.C.

Wyoming’s all-Republican delegation said Trump’s decision to federalize the nation’s capital is a smart approach to crime. “President Trump has made it clear that lawlessness and chaos will not be tolerated in our nation's capital or in any American city,” Hageman said.

Jackson WalkerAugust 12, 2025

Wyoming Timber Industry Set For Huge Comeback, More Sawmills Needed, Officials Say

Long-term success of expanding the Wyoming timber industry hinges on building back the “local timber industry,” instead of trucking logs to mills in other states, Bighorn National Forest Supervisor Andrew Johnson told a legislative committee on Tuesday.

Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2025

Wyoming Lawmakers Scrap Plan To Have Senate Confirm State Justices

A proposed change to the Wyoming Constitution that would make state Supreme Court nominees clear senate confirmation died Tuesday – after numerous attorneys brought fierce debate to the Judiciary Committee.

Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2025

Campbell County Republican Eric Barlow on Tuesday announced he’s running for governor in 2026.

Barlow Says If GOP Primary For Wyoming Governor Gets Ugly, It Won’t Come From Him

Even the opening prayer at state Sen. Eric Barlow’s announcement for governor cautioned it could be an ugly campaign. But Barlow said if it gets ugly it's not going to come from him and he won’t get caught up in smear and misinformation campaigns.

Greg JohnsonAugust 12, 2025

Guest Column: 200 days of Progress: Republican Wins for America’s Future

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman writes, "We recently reached the 200-day mark of the new congressional session, and I am proud to reflect on Republicans’ remarkable progress in delivering results for the American people."

Guest ColumnAugust 12, 2025

Wyoming State Senator Eric Barlow Announces Run For Governor

Campbell County Republican Eric Barlow on Tuesday announced he’s running for governor in 2026. The state senator and former Wyoming House speaker says he was motivated to preserve the state’s independent spirit and to “keep Washington, D.C., out of Wyoming’s business.”

Greg JohnsonAugust 12, 2025

Evanston has worked on creating an attractive downtown to draw tourists from Utah. They're also drawing retirees, who decide they don't just want to visit, they want to live there.

Retirees From Utah Are Moving To Evanston Because Of Home Prices, Tax Advantages

Retirees from Utah are moving to Evanston, Wyoming, because of low home prices, tax advantages, and plenty of recreation. One broker said home prices in Salt Lake City are nearly double that of Evanston.

Renée JeanAugust 12, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Land Is More Than Acreage, It's How Families Make A Living

Dear editor: Trying to stop folks from using their land for energy projects, especially ones that bring in new income without harming the land, isn’t just short-sighted. It’s a threat to the very values this state was built on.

August 12, 2025

Trail cam photos captured several image of an unidentified masked man creeping around a campsite in the Bighorn Mountains in the wee hours of the morning on Thursday.

Campers Creeped-Out By ‘Weird’ Masked Bandit Around Campsite In Bighorn Mountains

A Sheridan couple was baffled and creeped-out by trail camera photos showing a masked bandit pilfering their campsite in the Bighorn Mountains over a four-hour period last week.

Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 12, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * Nuke Debate Gets Heated * Wife Of Missing Hiker Won’t Give Up * Law Enforcement Worried Over Gas Station Heroin

Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2025

From left, Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson and Councilmen Rick Milonas and Eric Bingham.

Rock Springs Councilman Cries Foul Over Contract For Wife Of Another Councilman

The nuclear industry debate has reached the city of Rock Springs, which just hired a contractor to educate the public about it. That the wife of a city councilman got that contract has another councilman crying foul, but the mayor says she's qualified.

Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2025

Darin Smith Sworn In As Interim U.S. Attorney For Wyoming

Darin Smith was sworn in Monday as interim U.S. Attorney, leaving his state Senate seat vacant. State Republican Party precinct committee people in his region have 15 days to send three nominees to the Platte and Laramie County commissions.

Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2025

The annual Perseid meteor shower will hit its peak over Wyoming overnight Tuesdays, throwing out as many as 100 meteors an hour, along with the potential for fireballs.

At 100 Meteors Per Hour, Perseid Shower Hits Its Peak Over Wyoming Tuesday Night

The annual Perseid meteor shower will hit its peak over Wyoming overnight Tuesday, throwing out as many as 100 meteors an hour, along with the potential for fireballs.

Jackson WalkerAugust 11, 2025

No Arrests In Fatal Casper Gas Station Shooting, Victim’s Name Withheld

There have so far been no arrests in the fatal shooting of a man at a Casper convenience store Sunday. The name of the victim also is being withheld while the Natrona County Coroner’s Office attempts to contact his next of kin.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 11, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Promote The Sale Of Public Lands At Your Own Peril

Dear editor: There are millions of people who agree with keeping public lands public. If any politician, especially from Wyoming, wants to die on this hill, they will enjoy a swift political death.

August 11, 2025

Guest Column: Let's Quit Chasing Green Scams Like Carbon Capture

Wyoming Speaker of the House Chip Neiman writes, "With President Trump in the Oval Office, we should be taking full advantage of the administration's dedication to unleashing Wyoming energy. Coal, oil, and natural gas have powered America for generations."

Guest ColumnAugust 11, 2025

Horse trainer Sienna Hawk has worked with Red Solo Cup — a mustang from Wyoming’s White Mountain wild horse herd — to prepare him for adoption.

Wyoming Mustang Named ‘Red Solo Cup’ After Toby Keith Song Up For Adoption

Wild horses caught in government roundups have better chances of being adopted if they’re trained first. That’s the hope for one Wyoming mustang named Red Solo Cup, after the popular Toby Keith song.

Mark HeinzAugust 11, 2025

A massive search effort continues for a Minnesota man missing for nearly two weeks in the rugged Cloud Peak Wilderness of northern Wyoming. Grant Gardner, 38, was last heard from after summiting Cloud Peak on July 29.

Family Still Holds Out Hope For Minnesota Hiker Missing Since July 29

The wife of missing Cloud Peak Wilderness hiker Grant Gardner on Monday told Cowboy State Daily that she's hopeful his skills and abilities that "he's been honing over the last decade-plus will help him come home to us."

Greg JohnsonAugust 11, 2025

Grand Hotel Planned As Part Of Revival Of Casper’s Old Yellowstone District

Casper’s Old Yellowstone District used to be the life of the party in the 1950s, but its heyday is long past. Another may be on the horizon as the area is revitalized, with a grand hotel planned for the distressed district.

Renée JeanAugust 11, 2025

The antelope coal mine in Wyoming's Powder River Basin, operatied by Navajo Transitional Energy Company.

Delegation, Gordon Cheer Trump Administration OK Of Wyoming Coal Mine Extension

The Trump administration has approved 14.5 million more tons of coal for the Antelope Mine in the Power River Basin. The Wyoming delegation and Gov. Gordon are applauding the decision, which extends the mine’s operations through 2037 and protects 359 full-time jobs.

David MadisonAugust 11, 2025

Dave Simpson: August, The Best Month Of All

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “If you've got any knots in your rope – and who doesn't? - now's a perfect time to work them out.”

Dave SimpsonAugust 11, 2025

Casper Parents Channel Grief Of Losing Baby Son Into Dart Tourney

One day, Deklyn Dean Lemp was a healthy baby boy. The next thing his parents knew, the Casper 14-month-old died in his sleep in 2017 of a mysterious ailment. An annual dart tournament keeps his memory alive and raises money for local causes.

Jen KocherAugust 11, 2025

Man Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Acts After Confessing To Church Members

A Casper man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty earlier this month to sex acts with young girls. He confessed to the girls' fathers and members of their church, asking for forgiveness and detailing his own rough upbringing.

Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Can Lead The Way In Powering America Again

Dear editor: Wyoming has always led the way in powering America. We lead in uranium, coal, oil, and gas. Now, we have the chance to lead again with next-generation nuclear manufacturing.

August 11, 2025

Kratom products are sold in a variety of gas station and convenience stores. They are not regulated, however, and quality can vary dramatically.

Kratom Or ‘Gas Station Heroin’ A Growing Concern For Wyoming Law Enforcement

Some people call it gas station heroin, others street-legal morphine. Regardless of such nicknames, the supplement known as kratom is a growing concern for law enforcement officers in Wyoming.

Renée JeanAugust 11, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, August 11, 2025

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

Jake NicholsAugust 11, 2025

A clerk at Max’s Convenience Store in North Casper said he saw the shooter walk under the I-25 underpass with his hands raised. A customer heading north on North Center Street said he saw a man walking on the sidewalk raise his hands and lay on the sidewalk as a police car passed by turned around.

Police Report One Dead In Shooting At Casper Convenience Store

The Casper Police Department is investigating the Sunday afternoon fatal shooting of a man at a busy gas station and convenience store. A clerk said he believes the shooter was chased there and turned and fired a shot into one of his pursuers.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 11, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, August 11, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Cowboy State Daily At Sturgis * Mountain Lions Moving To The Plains * Gigantic Balloon-Tired Vehicle Destroys River

Wendy CorrAugust 11, 2025

Dan Hodnett feeds some angel fish at his business Dan's Fish.

Sheridan Man Creates Tropical Fish Oasis In Landlocked Wyoming

Dan Hodnett has turned his passionate hobby into a growing business, one that’s unique for landlocked Wyoming. He filters a nearby creek to create an oasis in Sheridan and sells easy-to-care-for tropical fish that thrive in freshwater.

Renée JeanAugust 10, 2025

Bikers, Journalists and even cops — everyone gets red at One Eyed Jack’s Saloon during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The only thing that kills the buzz is some guy named “Insufficient Funds.”

Drinking Sturgis : One Eyed Jack's Saloon Makes Everyone Blush

The main level of One Eyed Jack's is a vast, open-air layout with a dozen separate island bars. It feels kind of like a junior high cafeteria. That is, if in this junior high cafeteria women wear thongs, bartenders paddle patrons on the derriere and random dudes invite you to pet a 30-pound boa constrictor.

Zakary SonntagAugust 10, 2025

From left, Tucker Alger and Luis Elizondo talk about their new cocktail lounge in Buffalo.

New World War II-Themed Buffalo Bar Is A Throwback To A Vintage Officers Club

Owners of the new World War II-themed Bombshells American Cantina in Buffalo say it will feel like a vintage officers club because of all the military artifacts they plan to display. “I have stuff that’s absolute museum-quality, one-of-a-kind," said Luis Elizondo.

Renée JeanAugust 10, 2025

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, Diana Enzi, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Catherine Allgor, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon

Wyoming Leaders Meet To Ensure State Has Important Role With Smithsonian Women’s Museum

Wyoming leaders gathered in Jackson last week to make sure Wyoming has a prominent voice in the forthcoming American Women’s History Museum. The Smithsonian has already raised more than $55 million to build it.

Jackie DorothyAugust 10, 2025

In 1894, Alfred Slick Nard, one of the survivors of the Horse Thief Wars, ambushed and tried to kill a sheepherder. Mike Bell found the spot where the attempted murder took place just outside of Worland, Wyoming. He said, "The old road continues along the ridge to my left - your right. The ambush site is above my hat on the flats.”

Wyoming History: The Nearly Forgotten 1892 Horse Wars To Exterminate Thieves

A brutal campaign against horse thieves unfolded across Montana, Idaho and Wyoming in 1892, nabbing notorious outlaws like Butch Cassidy and Jack Bliss. The Horse Wars were nearly forgotten to history until recently uncovered by an English historian.

Jackie DorothyAugust 10, 2025

Cassie Craven: No. Truth Is Not For Sale.

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “During Wyoming’s legislative session, leftists argued that the laws regarding transgender issues shouldn’t be in place because they can’t be enforced. The fact that we have to have laws now to bring back semblance to common sense is horrifying."

Cassie CravenAugust 10, 2025

Game wardens say that Timothy Crooks of Green River attached this makeshift suppressor, made from plastic Coke bottles, to a Marlin .22 caliber rifle that he used to illegally shoot multiple deer.

Green River Man Used Coke Bottle Silencer In Five-Year Deer Shooting Spree

In a case that took years to crack, game wardens say a Green River man used a .22 rifle outfitted with a suppressor made from plastic Coke bottles to illegally shoot five deer in town, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Mark HeinzAugust 10, 2025

The EPA is considering clawing back $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar power, including $30 million for Wyoming. Some supporters say it’s wasteful spending, while opponents argue residential solar fits Trump’s goal to unleash energy.

EPA Planning To Rescind $7 Billion In Federal Solar Grants, Including $30M For Wyoming

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is drafting termination letters that would claw back $7 billion in Solar for All funding nationwide, including about $30 million designated for Wyoming.

David MadisonAugust 10, 2025

Gail Symons: Wyoming Teens Leave No Excuse For Civics Ignorance

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "The standard Wyoming sets for its youth is high. It’s time the rest of us matched it; not only in knowledge, but in the courage to show up, speak up, and take part. Oh, and these students know that our Republic is a representative democracy."

Gail SymonsAugust 10, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a 10% bonus tax credit for “nuclear communities” with significant nuclear-related employment. That won’t include Wyoming nuclear hubs like Kemmerer and Gillette because the act says the credit is for urban areas. In Kemmerer, Bill Gates-backed TerraPower is already working on its planned nuclear power plant.

Wyoming’s Emerging Nuclear Hubs Don't Qualify For ‘Nuclear Communities’ Tax Break

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a tax credit for “nuclear communities” with significant nuclear-related employment. But, this doesn't include Wyoming nuclear hubs like Kemmerer and Gillette because the act says the credit is for urban areas.

David MadisonAugust 10, 2025

Rock Springs Chinatown Archaeology Dig Uncovers Untold History Of 1885 Massacre

Students from Grinnell College are doing an archaeological dig in the historic Chinatown district of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Their work is uncovering the untold history of the daily lives of immigrants who survived the 1885 Rock Springs massacre.

Renée JeanAugust 10, 2025

Special Officer Aaron Conner says working the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a bucket-list item for his career in law enforcement.

A Night In Sturgis Jail Isn't Pretty

When arrests at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally get too high, officials resort to an overflow jail, a quasi-retired 1950s era jailhouse. “When you have 50+ drunk individuals who aren’t happy to be there, haven’t showered in a few days, highly intoxicated, it gets thick back there,” a prison official said.

Zakary SonntagAugust 10, 2025

A mountain lion lurks in a tree in the Metcalf Wildlife Management Area in Sheridan County, Nebraska.

Move Over, Prairie Grizzlies, Here Come The Prairie Mountain Lions

Mountain lions are associated with, well, mountains. But they are increasingly reclaiming habitat in Great Plains states such as Nebraska and Kansas. That follows patterns seen from other species, like grizzlies expanding back into prairie areas.

Mark HeinzAugust 10, 2025

Nick Cranford said he began his word search series focusing on Canadian provinces after being inspired by his grandmother. But he's gone much farther, including his "Word Search of Wyoming" book.

Wyoming Is Last Alphabetically, But First In New Series Of State Word Search Books

Nick Cranford has never been to Wyoming, but is fascinated by the Cowboy State. That's why he made Wyoming, the last alphabetically, the first in his new series of U.S. state word search books. He was inspired by his grandmother, who loved the puzzles.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 10, 2025

In 100 pounds of sapphire gravel from the Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine in Phillipsburg, Montana, they found a total of 26 sapphires that were 1 carat or larger.

Who Needs Diamonds When You Can Propose With 100 Pounds Of Sapphire Gravel?

It may not have been the marriage proposal she dreamed of as a child, but Melissa Absher said yes nonetheless. Her boyfriend proposed with a 100-pound bag of gravel and this romantic overture: “Let’s go find your sapphire.”

Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 09, 2025

88-Year-Old Cheyenne Railroad Veteran Donates Entire Railroading Collection To UW

Like many boys when he was growing up, Jim Ehernberger loved playing with trains. Unlike most, he never stopped. The now 88-year-old retired Cheyenne Union Pacific worker has donated his massive railroading collection to the University of Wyoming.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 09, 2025

Fueled by chokecherry wine and a reputation for headbutting his way into trouble, a Danish prospector’s murderous rampage along Badwater Creek in 1932 became an infamous across Wyoming.

Wyoming History: The Butting Dane’s Drunken, Murderous Badwater Creek Rampage

Fueled by chokecherry wine and a reputation for headbutting his way into trouble, a prospector with the nickname the "Butting Dane" went on a drunken, murderous rampage along Badwater Creek in 1932 that became infamous across Wyoming.

Jackie DorothyAugust 09, 2025

Clair McFarland and Middleborn McFarland

Clair McFarland: Don’t Worry, Middleborn Is Here To Save Absolutely Everyone

Columnist Clair McFarland writes: “When he saw my tears, Middleborn realized that he’d done a good thing. ‘Yeah,’ he said, brightening, ‘I SAVED all those people.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2025

Hunters say that trail cam photos help them determine the sex and size of black bears to better focus their hunting efforts. But livestream video is illegal.

Why Trail Cameras Are OK For Hunting In Wyoming, But Live Feed Video Isn’t

As technology continues to redefine hunting, at least one matter seems settled: Trail camera photos and videos are legally and ethically OK to scout wildlife, but livestream video is not.

Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2025

Crews Work To Save Mountain Man Jim Baker’s 152-Year-Old Wyoming Cabin

Legendary Mountain Man Jim Baker built his historic two-story cabin 152 years ago, and it’s still standing in tiny Savery, Wyoming. Now crews are working with the same materials and techniques to preserve the cabin.

Renée JeanAugust 09, 2025

A SHERP ATV rumbles through the Blackfoot River near Missoula, Montana.

Fishermen Outraged Watching Huge ‘Tonka Truck’ ATV Rip Up Montana Riverbed

A Montana fishing guide said he was outraged watching someone drive a huge “Tonka Truck” SHERP ATV right through a river next to him. The huge balloon-tired ATV ripping up the riverbed was illegal, and the driver may be cited.

Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2025

Powell, Wyoming, resident John Lea was fast asleep after working a graveyard shift when his trailer home caught fire. He may have burned up in the inferno if not for his chocolate Lab Belle, who woke him up just in time to escape the growing flames.

Chocolate Lab Named Belle Saves Wyoming Man From Burning Trailer

John Lea of Powell was fast asleep after working a graveyard shift when his trailer home caught fire last week. He likely would have died in the blaze if not for his chocolate Lab Belle, who woke him up just in time to escape the growing flames.

David MadisonAugust 09, 2025

Lee Post of Alaska examines the backbone and ribs of a bison skeleton that he is building at the Draper Museum of Natural History over the next two weeks. Post is self-taught in articulation but his skills are now often sought out by museums like the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

‘The Boneman’ Is Assembling A Bison Skeleton On The Floor Of Cody Museum

Lee “The Boneman” Post has put together animal skeletons for more than 30 years. Now the Alaska man is at the Draper Museum in Cody assembling a bison skeleton for America’s 250th birthday.

Amber SteinmetzAugust 09, 2025

Wolves in Yellowstone National Park helped save aspen trees there by eating elk that were gobbling aspen saplings, scientists claim. But now bison are moving in on the aspen, eating it and knocking the trees over.

Wolves Might Have Saved Yellowstone’s Aspen From Elk, But Now Bison Are Eating It

Scientists say wolves helped save aspen trees in Yellowstone by eating the elk that were gobbling aspen saplings. But now bison are moving in on the aspen, eating it and knocking the trees over.

Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2025

Bill Sniffin: It Is Tragic To See Eight Newspapers Close -- Especially How It Occurred

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “What is so tragic is the way these newspapers were shuttered. Just no warning. Hard on both the employees and the communities.”

Bill SniffinAugust 09, 2025

Joan Barron: Highway Tolling Bill On Tap Again

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “The real target for interstate highway tolls is out-of-state truck drivers.. Sen. Charles Scott said the big trucks are the ones tearing up I-80, and they are not paying their way.”

Joan BarronAugust 09, 2025

Uranium Energy Corp.’s Irigaray plant in Powder River Basin. Thanks in part to recent fast-tracking by the Trump administration, UEC is poised to significantly expand its operations in Wyoming. (UEC)

Uranium Operation Is Wyoming’s First Fast-Tracked By Trump’s New Energy Rules

Uranium Energy Corp. is the first Wyoming uranium operation to be fast-tracked by the Trump administrations new permitting rules. The facility, 40 miles northwest of Rawlins, plans to go from semi-dormant to a leading U.S. producer in 12 months.

David MadisonAugust 09, 2025

Bikers thunder through the Black Hills, turning roadways into a roaring spectacle for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. As choppers, trikes and baggers rumble through the hills, the question remains: Does Sturgis still capture the spirit of rebellion?

Sturgis At 85: Does The Legendary Motorcycle Rally Still Have Its Edge?

As the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally winds up this weekend, one biker said he misses the old days. He laments the presence of khaki shorts and tennis shoes. He bemoans the rally’s turn toward family friendliness, evidenced by the declining numbers of topless women.

Zakary SonntagAugust 09, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, August 9, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsAugust 09, 2025