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Miracle Cat Survives Being Impaled By Blow Dart And Shot With Gun
A yellow-orange tabby stray in Platte County, Wyoming, has earned the name Lucky. Despite long odds, he survived being impaled by a blow dart and shot in the shoulder.
Renée JeanNovember 05, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming Lawmakers Are Here To Vanquish The Contrails
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "Watching the Ag Committee debate contrails is like watching an Adam Rose construction accident video on the internet. You know it is going to be bad, but you still can't look away."
Tom LubnauNovember 05, 2025
Wyoming Pastors Say Nobody Should Rejoice Over Cheney’s Or Kirk’s Deaths
Right after both Vice President Cheney and conservative influencer Charlie Kirk died, people mocked them and left hateful messages all over social media. Wyoming pastors told Cowboy State Daily that none of us are "pure enough to spit on anybody's grave."
Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2025
One-Of-A-Kind Rockefeller Family Retreat In Jackson Hole Lists For $12.9M
The Rockefeller family has owned a remote retreat with unparalleled Grand Teton views for going on a half-century. The property has just hit the market for $12.9 million.
Renée JeanNovember 05, 2025
Gillette Plan To Scrap Controversial 'Hate Crime' Law Survives Fiery Hearing
After hearing passionate debate Tuesday, the Gillette City Council voted 4-3 to advance a proposed repeal of its so-called "hate crime" ordinance. The repeal must survive two more readings to become effective.
Jackson WalkerNovember 05, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 05, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Dick Cheney, RIP * State GOP Wants More Autonomy * Sheriff’s Office Open To Using Search Otter
Mac WatsonNovember 05, 2025
Wyoming GOP Wants More Power For Non-Elected Members
The Wyoming Republican Party on Tuesday asked a legislative committee to loosen state laws that restrict its internal elections. The committee agreed to one of the party’s many suggested tweaks.
Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2025
Bill Sniffin: For A Time, Wyoming’s Dick Cheney Was The Most Powerful Person In The World
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "You could hear a pin drop as the former Vice-President, the late Dick Cheney, described what it was like to be at the White House during the 9-11 crisis that occurred Sept. 11, 2001."
Bill SniffinNovember 05, 2025
Florida Sheriff Trains Nation's First Search And Recovery Otter
A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025
Wyoming’s Dick Cheney: ‘War Hawk,’ ‘Darth Vader’ And A Heck Of A Funny Guy
The nation is remembering Dick Cheney as the serious, steely-eyed, no-nonsense former secretary of defense and vice president who some dubbed a “war hawk” and others “Darth Vader.” In his home state of Wyoming, they also say he was a heck of a funny guy.
Greg JohnsonNovember 04, 2025
Wyoming NFL Star Logan Wilson Becomes A Cowboy Again In Dallas Trade
Casper native and University of Wyoming football star Logan Wilson was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The move brings his career full circle as he once again becomes a “Cowboy” while promoting his home state.
Justin GeorgeNovember 04, 2025
Cheyenne Woman Gets 7-10 For Stabbing Husband Who Died After Refusing Treatment
A Cheyenne woman has been sentenced to between seven and 10 years in prison for giving her husband a stab wound in January that would kill him four days later. He had initially refused medical care.
Jackson WalkerNovember 04, 2025
Bill Heads To Session That Would Ban Dropping Off Ballots For Others
A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday to criminalize dropping of ballots for other people, with a few exceptions. Supporters say it protects election integrity, while critics say it could make felons out of well-meaning friends.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025
Casper Man Gets 13-16 Years In Prison For Having 30,000 Child Porn Images
A 49-year-old Casper man was sentenced to 13-16 years in prison Tuesday for having 30,000 images of child pornography. Those included thousands depicting infants and toddlers.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2025
Dick Cheney, Vice President And Former Wyoming Congressman, Dies At 84
Dick Cheney, regarded as the most powerful vice president in U.S. history and former congressman of Wyoming, died Monday night at the age of 84.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 04, 2025
Legislature To Consider At Least 13 Election Bills After Committee Adds 6 More
A Wyoming legislative committee on Monday voted to sponsor six election-integrity-oriented bills. That’s in addition to the three it adopted in August and the four another committee advanced last month, bringing the total to 13 so far.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * EV's Can Get Around Wyo * Evansville Mayor Resigns on Social Media * Cody Coach Denies Sexual Misconduct
Mac WatsonNovember 04, 2025
Cody Coach Denies Sexual Misconduct Accusations, Says Parents Want Him Off Team
A Cody high school basketball coach denies accusations of sexual abuse against his players, saying they're motivated by parents who want him ousted from the team. He's accused of sending inappropriate texts and giving unwanted shoulder rubs.
Jackson WalkerNovember 04, 2025
Time Change And Rut Season Make Wyoming Highways Deadly For Deer
The number of deer getting hit on America’s highways jumps significantly when daylight saving time ends and the sun sets sooner. In Wyoming, bucks being in the rut (mating season) makes matters even worse.
Mark HeinzNovember 04, 2025
Evansville Mayor Abruptly Resigns, Calls Wyoming's Political System ‘Broken’
Evansville Mayor Candace Machado abruptly resigned Saturday, saying the state’s political system is "broken.” She said that includes council members smelling of alcohol at meetings and "bullying" by state legislators.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2025
Will Firearms, Ammo Taxes Become Wedge Between Hunters, Sports Shooters?
Most of the firearms and ammunition tax revenue for wildlife conservation is coming from non-hunting sports shooters. Anti-hunters are trying to leverage that, but Wyoming shooters say it won’t work here.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2025
Lyman Man Gets 50-75 Years For Fort Bridger Rendezvous Murder
A Lyman man who shot a tattoo artist about 10 times with a .45-caliber handgun during a Fort Bridger summer festival last August was sentenced Monday to between 50 and 75 years in prison. The victim's daughter called Skyler Gray a "coward."
Clair McFarlandNovember 03, 2025