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Scott Clem: Who I Like So Far In The Upcoming Republican Primary
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "If a candidate is willing to ruthlessly attack their political opponents to get elected, they will eventually turn that same ruthlessness on the people they’re supposed to serve to gain and retain power."
Scott ClemApril 23, 2026
Guest Column: The Blueprint of Prosperity — Originalism, Accountability And The American Miracle
Guest columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Recently, 110 signators put their names to a letter targeting me and the Freedom Caucus. While political opposition is natural, such coordinated efforts often reveal a frustrating modern reality: a willingness to bypass rigorous, constitutional debate in favor of public posturing."
Guest ColumnApril 23, 2026
No Affordable Housing: Only 2 Teton County Sheriff's Deputies Live In Teton County
Working as a first responder in the nation’s richest county illustrates a complex problem: How does a sheriff's deputy who earns a starting salary of $70,000 live in a town where the median home price is $3 million? They don't. Only 2 of 30 live there.
Kate MeadowsApril 23, 2026
Inmate Serving Life At Rawlins Prison Caught Watching Child Porn On PlayStation
A man serving life in the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins for sexually abusing young girls was caught by a guard watching child pornograpy on a PlayStation. He said he got files while in an out-of-state prison where security is more “relaxed.”
Kolby FedoreApril 23, 2026
To Prove Corner-Crossing Is Legit, Wyoming, Montana Lawmakers Cross Corners
Wyoming state Rep. Karlee Provenza and a Montana legislator posted video of themselves corner-crossing at the Carbon County spot that started a yearslong legal war. She said she took the video to demonstrate the legality of corner-crossing in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026
Lander Wood Shop Burns Down In High Winds, Nearby Homes Threatened
High winds helped fan a fire that burned a Lander wood shop to the ground on Wednesday, also threatening nearby homes. For rural fire departments, responding when people you know are devastated makes firefighters take the job "very personally."
Dale KillingbeckApril 23, 2026
Troopers Say Driver Admits Stealing Semitrailer, But It Was To Help A Buddy
A commercial truck driver was in court Thursday, charged with felony theft for allegedly taking a truck and trailer from his former employer. He admitted to Wyoming troopers that he took the rig without permission, but said he was helping out a buddy.
Greg JohnsonApril 23, 2026
Early Morning Fireball Lights Up Southwest Wyoming, Northeastern Utah
An early morning fireball ripped across the sky over southwest Wyoming Thursday, briefly turning night into daylight and leaving residents scrambling to figure out what they saw.
Kolby FedoreApril 23, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * Terra Power Starts Building * ICE Deports Teton County Man * Popular Grizzly Gets “Plastic Surgery"
Mac WatsonApril 23, 2026
TerraPower Starts Building Wyoming Nuclear Plant Despite 60 MPH Wind Gusts
TerraPower officially began building its first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant in Kemmerer on Wednesday, despite 60 mph winds that grounded cranes. “In not too long, we will be producing power right here on this site,” a TerraPower official said.
Renée JeanApril 23, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, April 23, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 23, 2026
From Oppression to Hope: God at Work in Iran
As many in Iran search for truth and freedom, hearts are opening to Jesus Christ. Help place Bibles into the hands of people longing for hope, courage, and the life-changing message of God’s Word.
April 23, 2026
ICE Deports Jackson Man Who Cut His Own Throat At Albertsons
A man who cut his own throat at the Albertsons grocery store in Jackson Hole last month, causing police to evacuate the store, has been deported, ICE told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday. He had been deported at least two times before, the agency says.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2026
Tom Lubnau: The Truth Behind Two Really Good-Sounding, But Deeply Flawed, Bills
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "It’s everywhere. Politicians are breathlessly warning that someone is coming for your parental rights, your guns, your vote, your freedom. The villains are endless. And almost entirely fictional. Here are two examples..."
Tom LubnauApril 23, 2026
Wyoming GOP Considering Loyalty Tests For Candidates, Voiding State Laws
Some county Republican parties are asking the Wyoming Republican Party to consider loyalty tests for candidates and declare some state laws void. The state GOP meets Thursday, where it will review more than 100 proposed bylaw changes.
Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2026
Police Say Teen Stabbed Clerk At Lander Loaf N’ Jug After Stealing Booze
An 18-year-old is charged with attempted first-degree murder, accused of stabbing a Lander Loaf N’ Jug clerk after stealing booze from the store. He asked the court Wednesday if he could finish high school, then return to take care of his legal problems.
Kolby FedoreApril 22, 2026
Judge Doesn’t Rule On Effort To Halt Wyoming’s New Heartbeat Abortion Ban
A Natrona County judge Wednesday didn’t rule on an effort to halt Wyoming’s Heartbeat Abortion Ban. An opposition lawyer called it "unconstitutionally vague,” while Attorney General Keith Kautz argued a heartbeat lets us "know there is a life to protect."
Clair McFarland & Dale KillingbeckApril 22, 2026
Some Citizens Angry After Comments Turned Off For Cheyenne City Council Livestreams
Cheyenne’s mayor has turned off comments on City Council meetings livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page. Some say that's an overreaction to criticism, while the mayor says many comments were reckless, threatening and out of hand.
Kate MeadowsApril 22, 2026
Popular Grizzly Bruno Emerges With His Gnarly, Ripped-Open Face Healed
Bruno, one of Wyoming’s most popular grizzlies, had his face ripped open last fall in what many bear observers believe was a fight with another male grizzly. After being captured and treated for his wounds, he showed up fully healed this spring.
Mark HeinzApril 22, 2026
Man Accused Of Pulling Gun, Getting Beat Up, Then Nabbed For DUI Faces Felonies
A night that started drinking with a group at an Alpine, Wyoming, bar escalated when a man allegedly pulled a gun on a drinking buddy, got beaten, then dumped back at the bar. He was bound over to felony court Tuesday, and faces up to a decade in prison.
Kolby FedoreApril 22, 2026
Daughter Of Council Member Kicked Out After Resolution On Recording Meeting Dies
The daughter of a Guernsey City councilwoman was kicked out of a council meeting Tuesday night after a resolution that would have banned residents from recording meetings died without a motion. “Way to flip-flop, Joe,” she said, while exiting the meeting.
Kate MeadowsApril 22, 2026
Man Charged With Driving HAZMAT-Loaded Train While On Drugs Is In Mental Health Facility
A man charged with being impaired when he drove a train loaded with 16,000 tons of hazardous materials across eastern Wyoming is in a mental health facility. “I don’t want this case to fall through the cracks,” the judge said during a Wednesday hearing.
Greg JohnsonApril 22, 2026
Casper Man Who Allegedly Held Toddler "Like A Shield" Faces Four Misdemeanors
A 19-year-old Casper man who allegedly held an 18-month-old child "like a shield" in an armed standoff over the weekend faces four misdemeanor charges for the incident. Brayden Randolph appeared in court Monday and is free on bond.
Dale KillingbeckApril 22, 2026
‘Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mine’: Cheyenne Man Charged With Taking Guns From Storage Units
A Cheyenne man has been charged with 11 felonies for allegedly stealing dozens of guns, swords, crossbows and ammo from storage units. He reportedly told police his strategy was simply to drive by and say, “Eenie, meeny, miny, mine.”
Kolby FedoreApril 22, 2026