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Tom Lubnau: From Forbidden Soviet Rock to Sold-Out American Shows

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In 2014, a Russian sound engineer named Leonid Vorobyev decided to give himself an unusual 60th birthday present. Instead of a cake, he assembled a band. Not just any band. Imagine a band full of all stars."

Tom LubnauMarch 11, 2026

Guest Column: A Tale of Two City Councils

In a guest column, Rep. Ann Lucas writes, "But if we are going to go to the lengths of literally spending millions to bring a western way of life to Cheyenne, why on earth are we devoting time, money, and resources trying to keep a farm out?"

Guest ColumnMarch 11, 2026

Just like a fish would, this muskrat bit a flyfishing angler’s fly on the North Platte River. Luckily for the muskrat, a fishing guide quickly removed the hook and set the critter free.

Wyoming Fly Fisherman After Trout Catches Muskrat Instead On North Platte River

A Wyoming fly-fishing and his clients were on a stretch of the North Platte River legendary for its trout when they caught a muskrat on their line instead. The determined rodent chased and bit a string leech on a fishing fly, just like a trout would.

Mark HeinzMarch 11, 2026

Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park is increasingly crowded with tourists wanting to capture its Old West Wyoming vibe.

Wyoming Puts Up $4 Million To Keep Up With Impacts From Booming Tourism

Wyoming has launched a $4 million Outdoor Rec and Tourism Trust Fund to expand trails and amenities. The goal is to manage the impacts of a booming tourism industry while improving quality of life for residents and boosting local economies.

Renée JeanMarch 11, 2026

A 14-year-old has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the back of the head in their home in Laramie County just south of Cheyenne city limits.

First-Degree Murder For Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Accused Of Shooting Mom In Head

A 14-year-old Cheyenne boy is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the head from behind. “It’d be a lot easier to accept that she killed herself than my son tried to kill her,” his father said.

Greg JohnsonMarch 11, 2026

Law enforcement cluttered the Senate gallery Wednesday ahead of an override vote on the Second Amendment Protection Act — a bill all Wyoming sheriffs opposed and on which the Senate failed to override the governor’s veto.

Senate 9 Votes Short Of Reversing Gordon’s Second Amendment Protection Act Veto

The Wyoming Senate tried and failed by nine votes Wednesday to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill called the “Second Amendment Protection Act.” Sheriffs for all 23 Wyoming counties opposed the bill, calling it messy and overreaching.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

House Tries, Fails To Override Gordon Veto: Governments Can Still Deduct Union Dues

Despite a gentle insistence by the bill’s sponsor that real, local people see its value, the Wyoming House on Wednesday failed to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill that sought to ban government entities from collecting union dues.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

"Daddy Was Mad At Mommy": Young Girl Finds Mother Dead In Riverton Murder Case

The young daughter of a 24-year-old woman found dead Saturday, shot in the face in a Riverton motel room, told authorities: “Daddy was mad at Mommy,” and “Mommy’s dead,” court documents say.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Jake NicholsMarch 11, 2026

Digitally created Antlers Arch sign with the Teton mountains in the background.

Jackson Hole’s Debates Are Getting Bigger - So Is the Local News Covering Them

AntlersArch.com and the Teton Tattle newsletter aim to bring independent, locally rooted coverage to one of Wyoming’s most influential communities.

March 11, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wednesday's headlines include: * Gordon Vetoes SAPA * School Confirms Teacher in Video * Yellowstone Spots First Grizzly Of 2026

Mac WatsonMarch 11, 2026

J.R. Riggins represents House District 59 in Casper.

Guest Column: SAPA – A Solution Looking For A Problem

Rep. J.R. Riggins writes, "The Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA) wants to protect gun owners from wide-reaching federal firearm confiscation. I certainly agree, but the failure to cite federal law leaves Wyoming law enforcement to speculate throughout the day about whether they are complying with SAPA."

Guest ColumnMarch 10, 2026

Wellspring Health Access in Casper is Wyoming's only surgical abortion clinic.

Pro-Choicers Want Retired Judge To Hear Case Against 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban

The pro-choice coalition that has sued to block every abortion restriction Wyoming has passed since 2022 is challenging the state’s “Heartbeat” act. It filed Tuesday for a retired judge who has already blocked two abortion restrictions to hear the case.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Ken Buck: A Tale Of Two Cities — How The Lie Of Socialism Is Hurting America

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The left would like to convince the public that the American dream has been replaced by a socialist fervor. It hasn't. But progressives continue to try to foist their radical agenda on everyday families."

Ken BuckMarch 10, 2026

Commercial truckers check in at the Cheyenne Port of Entry about 5 miles north of the Wyoming-Colorado border.

Immigrant Trucker Freed After Wyoming Judge Rejects Homeland Security Policy

A Wyoming judge rejected a new DHS policy that detains immigrants who have been living in the U.S. consistently during their immigration proceedings. He also ordered a bond hearing for a detained immigrant trucker, who is now free while his case continues.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Cheyenne City Council voted Monday to delay a final decision on forcibly annexing a farm that sells sells fresh, local produce for eight months after hours of testimony from concerned residents.

Cheyenne City Council Postpones Final Vote On Annexation Of Farm For 8 Months

Cheyenne City Council voted Monday to delay a final decision on forcibly annexing a farm that sells fresh, local produce for eight months after hours of testimony from concerned residents.

Kate MeadowsMarch 10, 2026

Gov. Mark Gordon, left, and Rep. JD Williams.

Governments Can Keep Collecting Union Dues After Gordon Vetoes Ban

Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have barred Wyoming agencies from deducting union and political dues from paychecks. He said he’s frustrated with “the increasing trend of out-of-state interests influencing legislation.”

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

A pumpjack works an oil well in Converse County, Wyoming.

Huge Wyoming 5,000-Well Oil Project Loses In Court, But Drilling Continues 

A federal judge threw out approval for Wyoming’s massive 5,000-well Converse County Oil and Gas Project over environmental flaws. But drilling continues under a different plan as conservationists and industry battle over wildlife and revenue.

David MadisonMarch 10, 2026

School District 'Aware' Of Video Showing Cheyenne Teacher Begging Student

Laramie County School District 1 says it’s “aware” of a video showing a Cheyenne junior high teacher on his knees begging a student, telling her that, “I did something very wrong.” One parent told Cowboy State Daily it is "creepy" and "it pissed me off."

Greg JohnsonMarch 10, 2026

A prolonged, significant high wind event is predicted for southeastern Wyoming with gusts up 100 mph between Wednesday evening and Saturday especially along the problematic spots on I-80 and I-25.

No Joke: 100 MPH Winds Forecast For Southeastern Wyoming This Week

A "prolonged, significant high wind event" is predicted for southeastern Wyoming between Wednesday and Saturday with gusts up 100 mph — especially along problematic spots on I-80 and I-25. “The winds are going to howl,” said meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiMarch 10, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that the head of the Wyoming Highway Patrol Col. Tim Cameron is retiring.

WYDOT Announces Retirement Of Wyoming Highway Patrol Chief

The Wyoming Dept of Transportation on Tuesday announced the Wyoming Highway Patrol’s administrator is retiring. Col. Tim Cameron said he was planning on retiring, and his exit isn't due to overtime and staffing controversies in the agency.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Here Come The Bears: Yellowstone's First Grizzly Of 2026 Spotted

The first official sighting of a grizzly in Yellowstone has been confirmed. Park officials say the male bear was, not surprisingly, eating. He was spotted feeding on a bison carcass in the northern half of the park on Monday.

Andrew RossiMarch 10, 2026

Gordon Vetoes Second Amendment Protection Act, Trump's ICE Agrees

Noting the Trump administration backs him, Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday vetoed the Second Amendment Protection Act - a bill condemned by all 23 Wyoming sheriffs. The bill would penalize Wyoming agencies that help with federal gun enforcement operations.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Laramie County Sheriffs Office patrol car 3 10 26

Teen In Custody After Woman Shot In Back Of Head South Of Cheyenne

A teen is in custody after a 41-year-old woman was shot in the back of her head in her home Friday, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. The woman was life-flighted to a Colorado hospital, where she died.

Greg JohnsonMarch 10, 2026

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