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Elk Boldly Climbs On Sod Roof To Graze In Gardiner As Locals Watch In Amazement
A cow elk walked out onto the roof of a building in Gardiner, Montana, just outside of Yellowstone National Park to the amazement of onlookers. Apparently, she wanted the roof’s sod all to herself.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2026
Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Facing First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Killing Bound Over To Felony Court
A 14-year-old accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him “retarded” and a “thief” over a stolen electronic tablet was bound over to felony court Wednesday. He’s been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 18, 2026
Wyoming Reporter Posts Bond, Leaves Jail, In Felony Case Over Wind Project
A Wyoming reporter posted bond and left jail Wednesday in a case claiming she submitted forged documents and lied to a state panel about a controversial wind project near Chugwater. She faces 10 felonies and up to 65 years in prison if convicted.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2026
Evanston Man Accused Of Killing Dad Not Freed After Self Defense Claim
An Evanston man accused of killing his father in their home will not have his case dismissed early on self-defense grounds, a judge ruled. Court documents say the defendant texted his grandma, "If he tries to break into my room I will defend myself."
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Holy Cow! Tens Of Thousands Of Cattle Displaced In Nebraska Wildfires
With 750,000+ acres of agricultural land destroyed by wildfire, Nebraska ranchers are facing tough decisions about where to graze their cattle. Jim Magagna, of the Wyoming Stockgrowers, says as Wyoming is also in a drought, can’t offer much pasture.
Kate MeadowsMarch 18, 2026
Battle For Biteman's Seat: House Rep. Ken Pendergraft Vies To Move Over To Senate
Rep. Ken Pendergraft, a member of the Freedom Caucus who wants to defund the Wyoming Business Council, is running for an open Senate seat in Sheridan County. He faces a Wyoming business owner who says “burning it down” isn’t the answer.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Lander Rallies To Help 11-Member Family Recover From Devastating House Fire
The Lander community is rallying to help an 11-member family recover from a devastating house fire, which is likely to be a total loss. “It’s overwhelming,” the mother of the family said. “People have been so generous. Every little bit helps.”
Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2026
Hilltop Bank Welcomes Board Members John McKinley and Mark Eisele
McKinley and Eisele are deeply-rooted in Cheyenne and active in the community and state.
March 18, 2026
U.S. House Candidate Reid Rasner Sues Three More People For Defamation
U.S. House candidate and Casper businessman Reid Rasner has sued three more people for defamation. One of the persons said she's not afraid of him and "bring it on." Rasner says the three Natrona County residents have made salacious claims about him.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Hunters Say BLM Wiped Out Favorite Hunting Location With Tree Removal
Hunters in northern Wyoming say the BLM destroyed some of the best pheasant hunting in the entire region by removing entire strands of Russian olive trees near Greybull. The BLM says it's an invasive tree species.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2026
Guest Column: The People Of Wyoming Spoke
Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "At times, this year's Budget Session was tense and deeply contested. But in the end, something important happened: the people of Wyoming spoke. You spoke up about 'cutting just to cut' changes made to Wyoming’s biennial budget."
Guest ColumnMarch 18, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Jake NicholsMarch 18, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyo Firefighters In Nebraska * $100 Million To Fix Goshen Tunnel * Candidates Stockpile Endorsements
Mac WatsonMarch 18, 2026
Hageman Announces $100 Million To Fix Collapsed Goshen County Irrigation Tunnel
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman announced a $100 million federal appropriation to rebuild a collapsed Goshen County irrigation tunnel that feeds Wyoming and Nebraska farmers. Securing the money “was a huge priority,” she said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Ken Buck: Saving The Safety Net From Federal Waste
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "For years Americans have been fed a line by politicians in Washington that if you work hard and pay your dues to Uncle Sam, the government will provide a network of health care and retirement programs that will take care of you for life."
Ken BuckMarch 18, 2026
As 2026 Election Heats Up, Wyoming Political Candidates Stockpiling Endorsements
A flood of political endorsements for some Wyoming statewide candidates is surging now that the Legislature has adjourned. Megan Degenfelder and Chuck Gray appear to be the most active in pursuing this strategy.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Iowa Man Dead After Being Pinned Under Snowmobile In Wind River Mountains
A 36-year-old man from Iowa died Monday after his snowmobile hit a tree, overturned and pinned him under it north of U.S. Highway 26 in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains. He was found by responders already deceased and buried in snow.
Andrew RossiMarch 17, 2026
Dozens Of Wyoming Firefighters, Engines In Nebraska Fighting Historic Wildfires
Dozens of Wyoming-based firefighters, engines and other support personnel are in Nebraska, where wildfires have ripped through more than 750,000 acres. One Wyoming fire chief called the dry, windy conditions a “recipe for disaster.”
Kate MeadowsMarch 17, 2026
Powell Man Facing 20 Child Porn Charges Could Get Up To 222 Years
A Powell man facing 20 felony charges relating to the distribution and possession of child pornography faces up to 222 years in prison and $200,000 in fines if convicted. Police say he admitted to having a yearslong addiction to porn.
Greg JohnsonMarch 17, 2026
Old-Time Lever-Action Rifles Get New Life With ‘Tactical’ Upgrades
Lever-action rifles are getting tricked out with “tactical” accessories like red-dot sights, giving them new life with younger shooters. Mounting accessory rails on lever-action rifles might have seemed absurd — until people started doing it.
Mark HeinzMarch 17, 2026
As Wildfires Burn More Than 750,000 Acres In Nebraska, Wyoming Is Just As Dry
With out-of-control wildfires having burned more than 750,000 acres across his state, Nebraska’s governor has declared a state of emergency. Wyoming agencies are sending help, even as conditions at home are just as dry and windy.
David MadisonMarch 17, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Wyoming Parents Suing Over School Trans Policy
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could impact a lawsuit filed by parents over a Rock Springs school district’s policies regarding transgender students. That high court decision says schools can’t mislead parents about their kids’ gender transition efforts.
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2026
Trio Accused Of Riding And Abusing Moose On Evanston-Area Ranch Plead Not Guilty
Three men accused of roping, riding, and spurring a cow moose on an Evanston-area ranch in 2021 pleaded not guilty Tuesday to various cruelty charges. They allegedly took video of themselves treating the moose "as if it’s a horse being broken to ride."
Dale KillingbeckMarch 17, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Shooting Crows For Fun Is Not Hunting
Dear editor: I was a puzzled by Mark Heinz' piece titled “Wyoming Crow Hunters Can Blast All They Want, But Nobody Eats The Birds.” Shooting animals for fun and target practice is several things. But hunting it’s not.
CSD StaffMarch 17, 2026