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Hundreds Rally Along Roadway For Sweetwater County WE Soda Workers

Hundreds of people lined the road to the WE Soda trona plant outside Green River on Monday, pleading for the families of the 350 workers who will be laid off. “You don’t know the man you hurt, but I do. He’s my daddy!” read a sign held by a little girl.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 09, 2026

The two most Libertarian counties in Wyoming are Natrona and Fremont, according to data from the 2026 election and voter registration. Also, Libertarian Shawn Johnson performed better than any Libertarian in Wyoming’s U.S. House race in at least a decade.

By The Numbers: Wyoming's Most Libertarian Counties Are Natrona And Fremont

The two most Libertarian counties in Wyoming are Natrona and Fremont, according to data from the 2026 election and voter registration. Also, the Libertarian candidate performed better than any Libertarian in Wyoming’s U.S. House race in at least a decade.

Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2026

A Wyoming Native Turns His Love of the Outdoors Into a Growing Business

Launched in January from Star Valley, WY, RanchPouch is a flavored, electrolyte lip pouch-no sugars, no additives, no nicotine. Designed to fuel your body’s hydration during any outdoor adventure; easy to use and easy to pack.

November 09, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, November 9, 2026

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

Jake NicholsNovember 09, 2026

El Nino climate pattern, illustration (Getty). Inset: Meteorologist Don Day

Letter To The Editor: Thank You, Don Day

Dear editor: I want to express my appreciation for Don Day and his extensive but understandable daily weather forecasting.

November 09, 2026

A Wyoming detective stopped the “Yellow Kid,” Chicago’s most notorious con man, from scamming a banker out of $14,000 on a train ride in the early 1900s. “They wanted something for nothing. I gave them nothing for something,” the Kid once said.

Wyoming History: How Wyoming Detective Stopped ‘Yellow Kid’ — Chicago’s Most Notorious Conman

A Wyoming detective stopped the “Yellow Kid,” Chicago’s most notorious con man, from scamming a banker out of thousands on a train ride in the early 1900s. “They wanted something for nothing. I gave them nothing for something,” the Kid once said.

Jackie DorothyNovember 09, 2026

Gail Symons: Republican Legislators Have This Chance To Choose Good Chamber Bosses

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Next week's legislative leadership election belongs to Republican lawmakers, and the public should respect that. But the consequences belong to all of us. The budget. The schools. Every one of them runs through a Legislature that either works or doesn’t."

Gail SymonsNovember 09, 2026

Michael Pannell’s railroad restoration efforts will now include this more than century-old carriage.

Wyoming Man Who Restores Old Railroad Cars To Take On 100-Year-Old Carriage

A Cheyenne-area man who restores old railroad cars is taking on a new project — a more than 100-year-old horse-drawn carriage. While his passion is railroad history and the carriage needs a ton of work, Michael Pannell said he just couldn’t resist.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 09, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: November, 9, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Building Luxury Doomsday Bunkers * Even Wyoming Affected By Blue Wave * How Sheridan Built Manufacturing Hub

Mac WatsonNovember 09, 2026

Dr. Charlotte Hawks delivered hundreds of babies in Green River, battled the deadly 1918 flu epidemic and helped build the town. “I had heard of other doctors who practiced in Green River, but I had just never heard of her,” says a local historian.

Forgotten Green River Doctor Delivered Hundreds Of Babies, Likely State's 2nd Female Doc

A Wyoming historian is piecing together the life of a pioneer physician whose accomplishments have largely vanished from memory. Dr. Charlotte Hawk delivered hundreds of babies, battled the 1918 flu epidemic and helped build the town of Green River.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2026

Eric Carman-Murray, southwest Wyoming regional director for Manufacutring Works, is piloting domestic supply chain platform for Laramie startups. It's already helped one company return some of its manufacturing to Wyoming.

How A Laramie Startup Is Bringing Manufacturers Back To Wyoming And The U.S.

A Laramie startup has created a platform to help manufacturing companies explore returning to Wyoming and the United States. A Powell native says companies want to come here, but connecting the dots is a job too big for most.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2026

Wyoming’s Loch Ness Monster ‘Smetty’ Terrorized Lake De Smet — Until He Exploded

Wyoming’s Loch Ness Monster is a giant serpent name Smetty that, according to legend, swallows people whole and has terrorized Lake De Smet for generations. A Sheridan man once claimed he captured Smetty, but the monster exploded before he could prove it.

Jackie DorothyNovember 08, 2026

Felicity Hnilicka, 24, leaps into the icy Popo Agie River in Lander on Nov. 3, 2026.

Lander Woman Says She Jumps Into Freezing Rivers To Build Mental Toughness

A Lander woman is recruiting brave souls to jump into the icy Popo Agie River with her this winter — something she's done for the last three years. She says it's not about the rush of jumping into frigid water, it's about facing uncomfortable situations.

Kolby FedoreNovember 08, 2026

The Culbertson Avenue bridge created a celebration in November 1934.

92-Year-Old Bridge, Rated In Poor Condition, Still Crucial For Wyoming Farmers

A 1934 steel truss bridge across the Big Horn River in Worland, which state officials rate in poor condition, still plays a crucial role for sugar beet farmers at harvest time. There are no current plans to replace the structure but is inspected yearly.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 08, 2026

Charlotte Bair poses in front of an aircraft at the Hulett Municipal Airport.

18-Year-Old Lovell Pilot Will Be One Of Youngest In U.S. With Top Jet Rating

At 18, Lovell pilot Charlotte Bair is poised to become the youngest woman in Wyoming — and one of the youngest in the U.S. — to earn a jet type rating to fly turbojet planes. Bair already became a certified flight instructor in August.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 08, 2026

Stan Lee stands with some of his work at the Heritage Center in 1994.

Wyoming Is Home To Comic Book Legend Stan Lee’s Personal Collection — And It’s Super

The University of Wyoming has more than 200 boxes of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee’s personal collection of memorabilia. It's the only archival collection of personal materials created by Lee anywhere. “He lived and breathed it, and everything made its way into our hands,” said the center curator.

Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2026

This Winchester Model 1894 rifle has been in Cheyenne resident Bob Budd’s family for a century. He says it still shoots straight and symbolizes a connection with the past as his grandfather and father killed their first deer with it, as did Budd and his two sons.

Idaho Votes For Model 1873 Winchester As State Gun — What Would Wyoming Choose?

Idaho became the 12th state to approve an official state gun last week. Wyoming has yet to do so but Bob Budd says the Model 1894 Winchester rifle might be a good fit. "You can’t find an old Wyoming family that doesn’t have at least one,” he said.

Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2026

Is Anything In Life Unhackable Anymore? Wyoming Experts Say Nope

AI has come with a surge in people getting hacked and scammed through all their tech devices — including your refrigerator, robot sweepers, and your watch. Chances are you’re helping the hackers do it. "You helped it happen," says a veteran computer tech.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 08, 2026

Tracy Jensen was 23 when he and his blue 1981 Subaru DL car vanished from Sublette County in February 1999.

‘He Matters’: Wyoming Family Not Giving Up On Finding Man Missing 27 Years

Tracy Jensen disappeared after walking out of his sister's house in Big Piney in 1999, leaving behind a young daughter. Although the court has declared him legally dead, his family won't give up. "Part of me believes he's still alive," his sister says.

Jen KocherNovember 08, 2026

Codi-Brooke Robinson said that working on a diesel truck is like a big puzzle and requires paying attention to details - skills that she said girls are good at. She believes that more young women would love to work on their trucks if given the chance and is now on a mission to help them learn.

Meeteetse's ‘Diesel Dame’ Got Start Fixing Her Diesel Truck With YouTube Videos

Codi-Brooke Robinson of Meeteetse, a self-described “diesel dame,” got her start as a mechanic by fixing her own diesel GMC truck using YouTube videos. She did it to save money as a broke student, “then I realized how much I enjoyed wrenching around.”

Jackie DorothyNovember 08, 2026

Clayton Cundy parked his motorcycle after losing his health insurance, deeming it too risky to ride it anymore. He is one of thousands of Wyomingites who have lost health insurance. So far, he hasn't found a viable long-term replacement policy.

Wyoming Man Forced To Give Up Health Insurance After Premiums Take 350% Hike

When Clay Cundy's monthly health insurance premium jumped from $620 to $2,200, the Gillette man had to give up his health insurance. He’s also parked his beloved motorcycle to avoid risking an accident and is considering a lower-paying job with benefits.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2026

A love for trains helped seal the deal for Park City, Utah, award-winning Alpine Distilling’s co-owners Sara and Rob Sergent to pull the trigger on moving its headquarters to the historic Evanston Roundhouse.

Acclaimed Park City Distillery Moving Its Headquarters To Evanston Roundhouse

Award-winning Alpine Distilling is moving its headquarters and most production from Park City, Utah, to the historic Roundhouse in Evanston, which underwent a decades-long $28 million renovation. The owners said a love for railroads helped seal the deal.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2026

The old hydroelectric plant along Clear Creek just outside Buffalo, Wyoming, now looks like a tiny abandoned medieval castle. It's actually one of the most important historic buildings from the city's early history.

Why The Heck … Is There An Abandoned Castle Along Clear Creek Near Buffalo?

Wyomingites can encounter many strangely beautiful things in the Bighorns. The abandoned castle near Buffalo might be one of the strangest. The medieval-style structure, still standing near Clear Creek, was once a vital piece of infrastructure for the town.

Andrew RossiNovember 08, 2026

Joan Barron: The Big Blue Wave Skips Wyoming

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “Wyoming emerged as still a very red MAGA state, backing President Donald Trump. The needle might be quivering a bit, but it still is very much where it has been stuck in recent years. There was no GOP rout here.”

Joan BarronNovember 07, 2026

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