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A Head Injury Nearly Killed Her, Now She’s Competing At Cheyenne Frontier Days

After a devastating head injury nearly ended her life, barrel racer Anita Ellis is on an inspiring comeback trail that runs through Cheyenne Frontier Days. “I don’t really get intense or worry about stuff now. It’s in God’s hands,” she said.

Renée JeanJuly 25, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJuly 25, 2026

Emergency crews respond to a motocycle crash on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway.

Dramatic Rise Of Motorcycle Crashes On Chief Joseph, Beartooth Highways

Agencies in Wyoming and Montana say they have been responding to an unusually high number of motorcycle crashes on the Beartooth and Chief Joseph highways. They blame speed, weather, distracted driving and lack of experience on winding roads.

Andrew RossiJuly 24, 2026

Stolen 12-Foot Sinclair Dinosaur Bolted To 100-Foot Cliff Over Yellowstone River

A 12-foot-long dinosaur nicknaed Dino that usually stands outside a Sinclair gas station near Gardiner, Montana, was stolen Sunday night. It reappeared bolted to a 100-foot cliff face overlooking the Yellowstone River.

Andrew RossiJuly 24, 2026

Jonathan Lange: Finally, Wyoming GOP Is Forcing The Court To Decide

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Speaking for myself, who exactly was endorsed is less important than the fact that the party publicly did endorse. It challenged the status quo. And there’s no going back.”

Jonathan LangeJuly 24, 2026

Dennis Sun: New Facts Concerning Beef

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The shortage and high prices of hay will not make it any easier. We are all looking for some rainfall from the monsoon, and having Cheyenne Frontier Days running usually brings some rain."

Dennis SunJuly 24, 2026

Hudson Bolton, center, with his girlfriend Kennedy, drops off a load of laundry with Drop N Dash during Cheyenne Frontier Days while Jessica Snider, left, looks on.

Cowboys, Crap And 1,900 Pounds Of Laundry: The Dirty Side Of Cheyenne Frontier Days

Behind the scenes, Cheyenne's Courtney Shillenn and her Drop N Dash laundry crew are washing away the dust, the mud, the blood, and the poop at Cheyenne Frontier Days. A half-month's worth of dirty clothes have spun through their machines in five days.

Renée JeanJuly 24, 2026

Colorado Court Releases Wyoming Man Wanted On 72 Child Sex Abuse Charges

A Douglas man wanted on 72 felony charges alleging sex abuse of minors was released on his own accord by a Colorado court Thursday instead of being held for Wyoming authorities. “We’re out looking for him again,” said the Converse County undersheriff.

Greg JohnsonJuly 24, 2026

U.S. House candidates Chuck Gray (left) and Steve Friess (right)

Steve Friess Says Wyoming U.S. House Race A 'Two-Man Race' Now

U.S. House candidate Steve Friess concluded the Thursday-night debate by saying polling shows the Wyoming GOP race is really between two people — himself and Chuck Gray. "[Gray's] unfavorable ratings are astronomically high," a campaign spokesman said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2026

Meet The Cheyenne Leatherman Repairing Heirlooms — And Reviving A Lost Skill

In an era of mass-produced, throwaway goods, Cheyenne craftsman Rob Underwood is different. Amid a surge in western culture popularity, he demonstrated old-world leatherman skills during Cheyenne Frontier Days, hoping to keep a dying trade alive.

Renée JeanJuly 24, 2026

‘Rain Makers’ Say They Can Boost Wyoming’s Water Supply, Wyo Lawmakers Want Proof

A Colorado “rain maker” company claims it has used electricity to boost water supplies in two western states by 10-15% and can do it for Wyoming if lawmakers don't conflate their methods with cloud seeding. Two legislators say they want proof first.

Mark HeinzJuly 24, 2026

Case Against Shoshoni Senior Center Worker Accused Of Exploiting 93-Year-Old Advances

A judge has sent to district court the case against a Shoshoni Senior Center assistant director accused of taking more than $33,000 from a 93-year-old woman who lives alone. "We take these allegations seriously," the senior center's board wrote.

Kolby FedoreJuly 24, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, July 24, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJuly 24, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, July 24, 2026

Today's headlines include: *Campers Evacuated In Albany Co Fire *Bibles And Condoms In Wyoming's July 4 Parades *Interior Sec In Cheyenne, Talks Colorado River Crisis

Mac WatsonJuly 24, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.

NBC, ABC And The Trump Speech: The Century-Old Idea Behind The Networks’ Decision

Guest columnist Sterling Higa writes, "There was a time, within living memory, when a journalist waited for a speech to end before telling the country what to think of it. The waiting was a small courtesy, but it rested on a large assumption: that the people watching could be trusted with the raw facts and come to their own conclusions."

Guest ColumnJuly 24, 2026

Clayton Sellars from Fruitlandpark, FL in the bull riding at the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days on Thursday, July 23.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Friday, July 24, 2026

Photo gallery from Cheyenne Frontier Days from Thursday, July 23, 2026

July 24, 2026

A float in the 2026 Gillette Fourth of July Parade that promotes the Bible and U.S. Constitution.

Unpacking The Campbell County Parade Fallout Over Bibles But Not Condoms

When a state lawmaker asked why Campbell County parade floats couldn't hand out Bibles but a Lander float could hand out condoms, the Lander float organizers said they did no such thing. Campbell County's Bible saga is much more complicated.

Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2026

Rod Miller: The '86 Election, Voter Fatigue & Deja Vu

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Today’s crowded and cantankerous GOP primary street-fight for the U.S. House reminds me a lot of 1986. Make no mistake, the political landscape is waaaay different than '86. But one thing has not changed — voters’ fatigue."

Rod MillerJuly 24, 2026

Wolf 1090F is a member of the Mollie's Pack. At age 12, she is thought to be the oldest living wolf in the Yellowstone area.

Mollie's Wolf Pack Was Just 'Looking For Food' When It Left Yellowstone

The famed Mollie’s Pack was just “looking for food” when it left Yellowstone to den on the Shoshone National Forest, a biologist says. But in doing so, the wolves kicked off a tempest of controversy over whether they should be hunted.

Mark HeinzJuly 24, 2026

Multi-State Drug Raid Shows Kids Slept in Home With Hidden Meth, Cocaine

A monthslong investigation ended with coordinated raids in southwest Wyoming and southeast Idaho, where investigators found meth, cocaine and two AR-15s. They also allege children ages 6 and 9 stayed overnight in an Etna home where drugs were hidden.

Kolby FedoreJuly 23, 2026

A driver pulled away from Wapiti's Red Barn gas station with a nozzle and hose still connected to the gas tank, then drove off without telling anyone. The Red Barn's owner said it's the fourth time this summer, and she's frustrated.

Wyoming Gas Station Owner Upset That Another Person Drives Away With Gas Nozzle

The owner of a gas station in Wapiti is frustrated that for the fourth time this summer, a driver pulled away from the gas pump with the nozzle and hose still connected to the car. "They fill up, forgot they were filling up, and drove off," the owner said.

Andrew RossiJuly 23, 2026

For the first time since it was homesteaded 138 years ago, the Hoback River Homestead — a legacy Sublette County, Wyoming ranch that brokers say has the largest privately owned stretch of the Hoback River — has hit the market for $59.5 million.

2,000-Acre Wyoming Homestead On Market For First Time Ever At $59.5 Million

For the first time since it was homesteaded 138 years ago, the 2,000-acre Hoback River Homestead is on the market. The legacy Wyoming ranch has the largest privately owned stretch of the Hoback River and is listed at $59.5 million.

Renée JeanJuly 23, 2026

Skeletal Remains Found In Abandoned Building West Of Cheyenne

Skeletal human remains found in an abandoned building west of Cheyenne on Wednesday could take months to identify, investigators say. The discovery has renewed hope and fear among families of Wyoming's missing.

Kolby FedoreJuly 23, 2026

Hageman One Of 7 Republican No Votes For $1.15 Trillion Trump-Backed Defense Act

Harriet Hageman was one of seven Republicans who voted against the Trump-backed $1.5 trillion National Defense Authorization Act that passed the House on Wednesday. She said Congress “must stop writing blank checks with zero accountability."

Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026

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