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Judge Orders Wyoming Board Of Equalization To Enforce 4% Property Tax Cap — For Now

A Cheyenne judge Friday ordered the Wyoming Board of Equalization to apply a law capping residential property tax increases at 4% annually — for now — despite the board’s claim the cap violates the Wyoming Constitution. Gov. Gordon sued the board this week.

Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2026

U.S. Solar Power Generation Passes Coal For First Time

For the first time ever, more U.S. electricity was generated from solar power than coal in May. Wyoming energy experts say that’s a reflection of greater demand for power than a decline in coal, and that “coal's not going away anytime soon."

Kate MeadowsJune 19, 2026

A now-former Newcastle police sergeant, Nicholas Kaminski, already charged for allegedly staking and assaulting a woman faces more charges, accused of terrorizing the woman for 10 months. In once instance, he threatened to “knife her to death,” according to court documents.

More Charges For Former Newcastle Cop Accused Of Assaulting And Terrorizing Woman

A now-former Newcastle police sergeant already charged for allegedly stalking and assaulting a woman faces more charges, accused of terrorizing the woman for 10 months. In once instance, he threatened to “knife her to death,” according to court documents.

Kolby FedoreJune 19, 2026

A hunting guide in Utah who shot his bow at cattle was convicted of attempted destruction of livestock.

Utah Hunting Guide Accused Of Poaching Also Caught Shooting At Cows With Bow

While investigating a Utah hunting guide for poaching a deer, wildlife officials came across a video of him shooting at cows with a bow. “It’s appalling,” says a Rock Springs bowhunter. “That sort of outfitter would never get a license in Wyoming."

Mark HeinzJune 19, 2026

Stephanie Montgomery, right, gets her horse ready to receive the mochila about 1:30 a.m. on Friday as husband, Scott, and fellow rider, Jolene Mathies look on.

Dark Assignment: Wyoming Pony Express Riders Deliver Through The Night

The annual Pony Express re-ride crossed into Wyoming early Friday morning. By 1:35 a.m., riders made it to the Old Fort Laramie Bridge. “We’re on a time schedule,” 75-year-old rider Jay Jensen said. “We’ve got 59 hours to get through Wyoming.”

Dale KillingbeckJune 19, 2026

U.S. House Candidate Steve Friess On Meet The Wyoming Candidates: Friday, June 19, 2026

Political reporter Clair McFarland interviewed U.S. House candidate Steve Friess on Friday, June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026

Yellowstone rangers used a front-end loader and creativity to get a 2,000-pound bison carcass away from a busy road near Canyon Village on Friday. Wildlife photographer April Mead said a grizzly was circling the area determined to have the roadkill for breakfast.

Yellowstone Rangers Bulldoze 2,000-Pound Bison Roadkill While Grizzly Circles

Yellowstone rangers used a front-end loader and creativity to get a 2,000-pound bison carcass away from a busy road near Canyon Village on Friday. A wildlife photographer said a grizzly was circling the area determined to have the roadkill for breakfast.

Andrew RossiJune 19, 2026

The mother of Aiden Hall, 22, of Cheyenne, who shot himself while handcuffed in the back of a police car Sunday, is asking how that could happen. She told Cowboy State Daily that police confiscated his pocket knife, but not his pistol.

Mother Of Cheyenne Man Who Shot Himself In Police Car Files Wrongful Death Petition

The mother of a Cheyenne man who shot and killed himself while handcuffed in the back of a police car in January has filed a wrongful death petition. “I don’t want this to happen to anybody else’s family,” the mother said shortly after his death.

Greg JohnsonJune 19, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, June 19, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJune 19, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Can Save Its Rural Hospitals

Dr. John Mansell writes, "Direct support for Wyoming’s 25 public hospitals operating at a loss pays for itself. The current system causes this problem, and it is not these hospitals’ fault that they lose money. Our legislature is smart and nimble enough to fix this problem."

Guest ColumnJune 19, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Outrage Over Surveillance Cameras * Delegation Says No To Banning Land Bill * Unprecedented Power Demand From Data Centers

Mac WatsonJune 19, 2026

The Naughton power substation in Kemmerer delivers electricity to Rocky Mountain Power customers in Wyoming.

Wyoming Wrestles With Unprecedented Power Demand From Massive Data Centers

Data centers with huge power needs are lining up to plug into Wyoming’s power grid. Regulators, utilities and lawmakers are wrestling with how to serve “Jupiter-size” electric loads without spiking rates for regular consumers.

Renée JeanJune 19, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday held that marijuana use alone isn’t enough to let the federal government charge a person with a felony for possessing a gun.

Firearms Expert Says Supreme Court Marijuana Case Important For Wyoming Gun Owners

George Mocsary, a firearms law expert, says the U.S. Supreme Court's Thursday opinion upholding a marijuana user's right to keep a gun is important for Wyoming. "The case is ultimately about whether government can take away a constitutional right," he said.

Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2026

Rod Miller: Make The Whole State Of Wyoming Our Capitol

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow proposed an idea the other day that resonated with me, and it’s worthy of your consideration. It's cowboy as hell."

Rod MillerJune 19, 2026

Letter To The Editor: The Economy Has Destroyed The Local Dating Scene

Dear editor: I'm writing to point out an often overlooked consequence of our current economy: the high cost of housing, rent, gas, and basic necessities is actively destroying the local dating scene.

June 19, 2026

Fred Harrison: Father's Day And Why Our Culture's Denigration of Fathers Cost Us Everything

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Our culture has spent decades systematically denigrating, dismissing, and dismantling the role of the father. We have made a catastrophic mistake. The statistics are unyielding."

Fred HarrisonJune 18, 2026

State Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, left, and challenger Doug Moore.

John Bear, One Of The Freedom Caucus’ Most Powerful Members, Has A Challenger

John Bear, one of the most powerful members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, has a GOP challenger for his Gillette House district. "I don’t see myself being a career politician,” said Doug Moore. “I am the only conservative in this race,” countered Bear.

Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026

The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration has installed license plate cameras on or around the Wind River Reservation, authorities confirmed Thursday.

License Plate Cameras At Entrances To Wind River Reservation Spark Controversy

The Drug Enforcement Administration has installed license plate cameras on or around the Wind River Reservation, authorities confirmed Thursday. "All this stuff is somewhat '1984'-ish," Sen. Cale Case said. "It’s a big step in our surveillance society.”

Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026

Dane Eyerly was visiting Yellowstone National Park when he got this photo of another visitor illegally on a thermal feature taking selfies. "Don't be this guy," Eyerly advised in sharing the photos to the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Facebook group.

'Don't Be This Guy': Yellowstone Selfie Seeker Steps Illegally Onto Hot Spring

A man in Yellowstone was caught stepping illegally onto a fragile hot spring could get jail time and a hefty fine when park rangers catch up to him. “Don’t be this guy,” said a visitor who posted a photo of the offender on Thursday.

Andrew RossiJune 18, 2026

Wyoming Congressional Delegation Doesn't Support Democrat Bill To Stop Federal Land Sales

Wyoming's congressional delegation says they do not support a Democrat bill that bans the sale of large swaths of federal lands. “I oppose any effort to make public land management more difficult ... and threaten our Western way of life," Hageman said.

Mark HeinzJune 18, 2026

Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Mom’s Shooting Set For Trial

A Cheyenne 14-year-old charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the death of his mother is set for a jury trial in less than two months. His defense claims he was emotionally abused, while investigators say he admitted he hated his mother.

Greg JohnsonJune 18, 2026

Wyoming Game and Fish personnel outfit a pronghorn doe with a specialized speed-testing collar in the Pinedale area.

Ultimate Test: Wyoming Antelope vs African Cheetah To See Which Animal Is Faster

What a drag! A long-awaited speed test to see whether Wyoming pronghorn are faster than Africa’s cheetahs was a bust. The pronghorn didn’t feel like running and never went faster than 27 mph. Officials are hoping to do another test in the winter.

Mark HeinzJune 18, 2026

Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Team

Guest Column: The Cost Of Cutting Champions

The Jackson Hole Speech and Debate team writes, "From soccer to FFA to speech and debate to All Northwest Musicians, Wyoming has a long history of excellence. Besides outstanding students, these activities all have something else in common: Proposed financial changes to the Wyoming High School Activities Association would fundamentally rewrite the way that students are able to participate."

Guest ColumnJune 18, 2026

Steve Braithwaite, driver of a 23-foot banana was pulled over in Montana this week

Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops Have Stopped Him 100s Of Times

For 15 years, Steve Braithwaite has driven a 23-foot banana across the country and, on Wednesday, just like hundreds of times before, he was pulled over by law enforcement. "They always find a reason to pull me over," Braithwaite said.

Kolby FedoreJune 18, 2026

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