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Dave Simpson: What's Next? A Plague Of Locusts?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Threats and dire predictions are coming fast and furious, with just two weeks left before we vote on Prop 1, the property tax reduction referendum. I expect to hear there will be a plague of locusts if voters pass Prop 1."
Dave SimpsonOctober 20, 2026
Company Powering Google's Data Center Gives $105M For Yellowstone Conservation
The energy company behind a 2.7-gigawatt data center for Google in Cheyenne is donating $105 million to conservation and education efforts in Yellowstone. Gov. Gordon said he loves the Tallgrass donation because “Yellowstone needs infrastructure."
Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2026
Lost Yellowstone Horse Had An iPhone, So Why Couldn't Verizon Just 'Ping' It?
When a horse got lost in Yellowstone with an iPhone in his saddle last week, Verizon declined to ping its location to help. The owner was thrilled the horse was found safe, but remains unhappy with the company. "I still hate Verizon," she said.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
National Election Analysts Say Wyoming House Race Isn't A Slam Dunk For GOP
Although Wyoming has sent only Republicans to the U.S. House for 50 years, a national nonpartisan analysis group says the GOP lock on the state is no longer a certainty. Inside Elections has moved the race from "Solid Republican" To "Likely Republican."
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026
Casper Teen Suspected In Downtown Shootout Now Faces Federal Gun Charge
A Casper teen was arrested Thursday and faces federal gun charges stemming from a July 15 shootout in downtown Casper. Investigators say they have the 18-year-old on video shooting weapons and found a stolen AR-style rifle locked in his bedroom safe.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
"Horror Movie": Idaho Man Describes Terrifying Night He Fought Bear To Protect Family
At 3:30 a.m. on October 2, a bear entered Brian and Kim Heidemann's house in Salmon, Idaho. With no weapon and only his fists, Brian — to protect his family — brawled with the bear as it bit him in the back of the head and torso down to the bone.
Kaitlyn Hart & EastIdahoNews.comOctober 19, 2026
Police: Cheyenne In-Home Daycare Provider Blows Above 0.40% On Breath Test
A Cheyenne woman who runs an in-home daycare faces a charge of child endangering after police say she blew above a 0.40% on a blood alcohol test during a welfare check at the home. She “admitted to drinking a Busch Light and Fat Tire beer," police say.
Greg JohnsonOctober 19, 2026
When A Trailer With 84 Cows Flipped In Billings, Wyoming Grad Calls In The Cowboys
When a trailer flipped carrying 84 head of cattle right outside a massive stock show and rodeo in Billings on Saturday, University of Wyoming grad Michaela Suter did what any rodeo person would do. She called in the cowboys to wrangle the loose herd.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 19, 2026
Man Who Sued Lander Cops Settles For $45,000, Then Gets Arrested Again
A Lander man who received a $45,000 settlement after accusing Lander Police Department officers of excessive force is back in jail. Kayvon Powell, 34, was arrested days after his settlement was finalized, on charges of strangulation and domestic battery.
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026
Canadian Accused Of Trying To Steal $450,000 In Gold From Elderly Laramie Woman
Laramie police say a Cheyenne coin shop helped stop an elderly woman from being scammed out of $450,000 worth of gold, but not before she had already been taken for more than $130,000. A Canadian man could get 10 years for his part in the alleged plot.
Greg JohnsonOctober 19, 2026
Stolen Delivery Van Tears Through Casper And Hits Building Before Rolling On I-25
A man stole a delivery van while its driver was unloading supplies at the Wyoming Rescue Mission on Friday morning and nearly pinned the driver against a telephone pole. He then went on a wild ride through Casper before rolling the van on I-25.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
Angus Bull That Isn't Even Old Enough To Breed Sells For Whopping $900K In Billings
A 9-month-old Angus bull sold for a staggering $900,000 at a Billings auction Saturday. Buyers are betting his genetics will produce generations of premium cattle worth millions. "I knew it would bring a lot of money," cattleman Doug Stevenson said.
Kate MeadowsOctober 19, 2026
Deputies Euthanize One Of Two Mountain Lions In Neighborhood North Of Cheyenne
Deputies put down one of two mountain lions roaming a neighborhood northeast of Cheyenne on Saturday. Nearby horse owners say the threat to foals was real, and the choice to euthanize was necessary. “It would have come back,” one resident said.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 19, 2026
Common Cold Virus Leaves Healthy Gillette 7-Year-Old In Acute Respiratory Failure
An otherwise healthy 7-year-old Gillette girl was airlifted to Denver last week after a routine cold suddenly turned serious. Her blood-oxygen level had plummeted, her heart was racing above 150 beats per minute and needed continuous high-flow oxygen.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
Wyoming Gov. Gordon Endorses Eric Barlow For Governor
Wyoming's outgoing Gov. Mark Gordon endorsed Sen. Eric Barlow for the seat Monday over opponents Rebecca Bextel and Ken Casner. In the endorsement, Gordon said Barlow was a "leader, a doer and the one who has my most enthusiastic endorsement."
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, October 19, 2026
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Jake NicholsOctober 19, 2026
Gail Symons: Lies, Damned Lies And Statistics On Prop One
Columnist Gail Symons writes: A news story captured Rep. Ann Lucas saying her family home's property taxes rose 70%. Treasurer records show a 1% increase from 2019. Shouldn’t her statements reflect what she’s actually paying?
Gail SymonsOctober 19, 2026
Letter To The Editor: The Sky Is Falling! Sorry, But I'm Not Buying It!
Dear editor: The state surplus is over $30K per WY taxpayer. There is no reason why Prop 1 should not be passed to correct the unjust property assessments foisted upon property owners. I will certainly be voting for it!
CSD StaffOctober 19, 2026
Letter To The Editor: I'm A Lifelong Republican And I Support Kinney And Byrd
Dear editor: When I vote on November 3 as a lifelong Republican, veteran, and retiree I am voting for Democrats James Byrd for the Senate, and Lisa Kinney for the House. These two are traditional Wyoming Democrats like former Governor Dave Freudenthal.
October 19, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Passing Proposition 1 Puts The Taxpayer In Charge
Dear editor: Part of our reason for selecting Wyoming was the freedoms enjoyed here. The possibility of losing one’s home and property due to inability to pay taxes infringes on freedom and real home ownership.
October 19, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, October 19, 2026
Monday's headlines include: * Horse Rescued In Yellowstone * Ranchers Who Tame Wild Mustangs * Tragedy: Cheyenne Man Had Gas Pedal Floored
Mac WatsonOctober 18, 2026
Brothers Take Dad's 1977 Chevy Into Snowies To Spread His Ashes On Elk Hunt
After spreading their father’s ashes on an elk hunt in the Snowy Range, two Casper brothers used the 1977 Chevrolet Scottsdale pickup their dad bought new in Medicine Bow to recover an elk. “It was like one last hunt with Pop,” one brother said.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2026
Is Bringing A Latte To A Job Interview Unprofessional? Wyoming Employers Split
Wyoming has become part of a growing debate over whether it’s unprofessional for Gen Z job applicants to bring coffee drinks to interviews. Some employers told Cowboy Sate Daily it's not impressive, while others say it's no big deal.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
Park County Courthouse Isn’t Haunted — Unless You Count The Ghost Who Makes Toast
The 114-year-old Park County Courthouse in Cody doesn't seem to have any vengeful spirits, unless you count the ghost who makes toast on the second floor. “Whoever opens the courthouse will smell toast” when nobody’s there, said one staffer.
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026