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Wyoming’s congressional delegation expressed outrage over an illegal Egyptian national attacking a group of people in Boulder, Colorado, with a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails. They say he was helped by Biden’s disastrous immigration policy.

Biden Immigration Policy Responsible For Boulder Terror Attack, Wyoming Delegation Says

Wyoming’s congressional delegation on Monday expressed outrage over an illegal Egyptian national who attacked a group of people in Boulder with a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails. They say Biden’s immigration policy is to blame.

Greg JohnsonJune 02, 2025

Tel and Kelsey Stephens, along with Adelaide Bopp, pitch in to help move cattle with Michael Stephens on Monday.

Ranch Family Files Lawsuit to Block Wyoming Wind Lease, Citing Generational Legacy

Converse County rancher Mike Stephens has filed a lawsuit against the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners. He says they failed to follow proper procedures in approving the controversial Pronghorn wind project.

David MadisonJune 02, 2025

Screenshot of Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin erupting on Saturday, May 31, 2025

Yellowstone Pool, Which Exploded In Spectacular Fashion Last Summer, Erupts Again

The Black Diamond Pool, in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin, blew up on Saturday evening. The area has been closed to the public ever since a spectacular explosion sent tourists screaming and running in all directions last summer.

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2025

‘Fearless’ Laramie Girl, 10, Dies A Week After Hit By Truck

Sawyer Costa loved animals and playing hockey with boys twice her size. The 10-year-old Laramie girl died Saturday, a week after she was hit by a truck. Those who knew her say that most of all, Sawyer was “fearless.”

Greg JohnsonJune 02, 2025

State Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, at Sunday’s Wyoming Democratic Party State Committee meeting in Rock Springs.

Wyoming Dems Say Nothing Is Wrong With Platform But Will Target Rural Areas

Despite having just eight seats in the 93-member legislature and being on the heels of a rough national election, Wyoming Democrats overwhelmingly told Cowboy State Daily they aren't changing their platform. Their strategy, rather, is to volunteer in rural areas.

Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2025

The Higgs family ranch near Coal Creek, Colorado, lost 15 cattle in a single day. The animals, mostly heifers (mother cows) died suddenly after suffering seizures, and nobody can figure out why.

15 Cattle Dropped Dead In One Day On Colorado Ranch Remains A Mystery

A Colorado ranch family suffered a devastating loss when 15 head of cattle died suddenly in a single day. Weeks later, they still haven’t figured out why.

Mark HeinzJune 02, 2025

Wild North American Grey Wolf in Yellowstone National Park

When and Where To Hear Wolves Howling in Yellowstone

Going to Yellowstone and want to hear the howling of wolves? There are a lot of factors at play but the most important is just like real estate: location, location, location. Lamar Valley is your best bet.

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2025

Dave Simpson: Swell Advice From An Oldster

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Do society a favor and don't be an English major like I was in college. Be a plumber. When your toilet backs up, the last thing you need is an English major.”

Dave SimpsonJune 02, 2025

Guest Column: Factional Politics in Wyoming

Rep. Rob Geringer writes, "In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in political behavior that prioritizes loyalty over thoughtfulness. Dissent is treated as betrayal. Policy positions are judged not on merit, but on whether they came from the 'correct' faction."

Guest ColumnJune 02, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake — Monday, June 2, 2025

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

Jake NicholsJune 02, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, June 2, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Wyo Dems Elect New Chair * Deadly Parasite Moves Northward * Holy Cow, Get Ready For Northern Lights

Wendy CorrJune 02, 2025

Great American Road Trip Summer 2025: Hotels Will Be More Expensive But Gas Will Be Cheaper

Thanks to the increased demand among people seeking the Great American Road Trip this summer, booking hotels will be more expensive for those road trippers but gas will be the cheapest in many years.

Anna-Louise JacksonJune 01, 2025

Woman’s Move To Cody Bridges Japanese Heritage And Wyoming Truck Culture

Haruka Takaku has embraced Wyoming truck culture during her stint as the new Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator for the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. The center teaches visitors about the experiences of Japanese interned there during World War II.

Amber SteinmetzJune 01, 2025

Ticks may be tiny, but tens of thousands of them at a time can be big trouble for Wyoming moose. The blood-sucking parasites can even mean a miserable death for moose.

As Tough As Moose Are, Tens Of Thousands Of Ticks Can Bring Them Down

Given their massive size and cantankerous attitudes, Wyoming’s moose might seem practically indestructible, but if enough ticks pile on to a moose, they can kill it -- and they do.

Mark HeinzJune 01, 2025

Cassie Craven: For One Grieving Mother, Local Control Ain’t What It Used to Be

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Our school districts are incentivized into a cull the cattle approach. If a child is too problematic, expensive, or sick, it's cheaper to push them off to the next grade level and never address the real root cause.”

Cassie CravenJune 01, 2025

Gail Symons: Wyoming Runs On Faith, And The Springtime Knows It

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "Faith is choosing to believe that our lives have meaning even when the reasons are not immediately visible. That what we plant today will matter - maybe not now, to us - but someday."

Gail SymonsJune 01, 2025

Wyoming Democrats elected Lucas Fralik (left) as new chairman. He replaces Joe Barbuto (right)

Wyoming Democrats Elect New State Party Chairman To Replace Barbuto

Wyoming Democrats on Sunday elected Lucas Fralik of Laramie as its new state party chairman. Fralik characterized the party as tolerant toward immigration, diverse library content, same-sex marriage, and the working man.

Clair McFarlandJune 01, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's Position Is Preposterous

Dear editor: A person seeking medical attention at CRMC should have no concern for the standard of care received no matter if that care is received by an employee or contractor.

June 01, 2025

Kenzley Sims of Riverton, 10, loves barrel racing and wants to go to nationals. To help her reach that dream, her parents have enrolled her in the Cowboy State Virtual Academy in Sheridan. She will be able to do all her public school courses online around her schedule.

Online School Popular Choice For Wyoming Ranch And Rodeo Kids

Wyoming ranch kids have chores and rodeo that take up a lot of time. That's why Riverton's Kenzley Sims (pictured) and other Wyoming kids go to Sheridan’s Cowboy Virtual Academy. They can pursue rodeo while getting an education online.

Jackie DorothyJune 01, 2025

Hummingbird season is in swing, drawing many bird watchers of the tiny species known for aerial acrobatics and the pollination of flowers across Wyoming. They also suck down enough sugar to put a human in a coma. This Rufous hummingbird was photographed in Laramie County.

Hummingbirds Return to Wyoming, Sucking Down Enough Sugar To Put A Human In A Coma

Hummingbird season is back across Wyoming, drawing out fans of the tiny species known for aerial acrobatics and pollination of flowers. To fuel their sky-high metabolic rate, they suck down about 80% of their body weight in nectar each day.

David MadisonJune 01, 2025

Wyoming-based Airloom Energy has developed novel wind energy technology that uses a "clothesline" model turbine to generate power. It's an example of a high-growth startup.

Figuring Out Why So Many High-Growth Business Startups Fail In Wyoming

Wyoming has an enviable overall success rate of up to 77% for startup businesses that are still active after one year. But that stat hides a big problem — high-impact, growth-oriented companies have a success rate that’s much lower

Renée JeanJune 01, 2025

The Secret Underground World Of F.E. Warren Air Force Base Murals

F.E. Warren Air Force Base has a secret underground world full of soldier-created artwork that most people have never seen. Set to disappear after the Minuteman III missiles are replaced, former missileer Jim Warner is determined to save them.

Renée JeanJune 01, 2025

Plans call for Chuck Eckerson’s railroad to run on Sundays through the summer. Here Brent Eckerson is at the controls.

Casper Man Loves Steam-Powered Trains So Much He Built His Own Railroad

A Casper man’s lifelong passion for railroading led to a career as a passenger train conductor. The 82-year-old loves trains so much he built his own steam-powered locomotive and railroad in his yard, and gives rides to local kids.

Dale KillingbeckJune 01, 2025

Big Blue Technologies and Garrison Minerals are partnered in a venture at this location at Swan Ranch Industrial Park in Cheyenne, where they hope to revive the U.S. magnesium metals industry.

Cheyenne Companies Plan Biggest Magnesium Operation In North America

Two Cheyenne companies have their sights on building the largest magnesium operation in North America in order to supply the U.S. with the metal of choice for lightweight vehicles and aircraft. China and Russia control over 90% of the global supply of magnesium.

David MadisonJune 01, 2025

There’s a chain of Western-themed restaurants in Italy that tries to tap into the popularity of the Wild West. For Americans, it’s enough to make them mutter “mamma mia” — and there’s no whiskey.

Eating Wyoming: What Italians Think Passes For Western Food

There’s a chain of Western-themed restaurants in Italy that tries to tap into the popularity of the Wild West, complete with swinging saloon doors and tables that resemble covered wagons. Wyoming got a shoutout on the menu with the "Cheyenne Chicken."

Anna-Louise JacksonJune 01, 2025

A Colorado man has become a social media celebrity traveling the world while living out of his $200,000 Lamborghini Urus with Montana license plates. His around-the-world tour has already taken Connor Camperghini through 35 countries.

Man Travels World Living In Lamborghini, Says Border Crossings Are "Interesting"

A Colorado man is traveling the world while living out of his $200,000 Lamborghini. He shipped his car to Germany and has been to 35 countries so far, including Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. He’s trying to figure out how to visit Afghanistan.

Anna-Louise JacksonJune 01, 2025

Joan Barron: The Belvoir Ranch Project Moves Ahead But Slowly

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "One of the attributes needed to work in government is patience. The wheels grind very slowly sometimes in achieving a goal. For Cheyenne City Councilman Scott Roybal his pet project — the Belvoir Ranch master plan — took 15 years of effort."

Joan BarronJune 01, 2025

Wyoming History: 1927 Kelly Flood Killed 6, Washed Out 75 Buildings

Millions of tons of debris collapsed off Sheep Mountain in Teton County into the Gros Ventre River 100 years ago, creating a new lake. Two years later, the dam breached, flooding the town of Kelly — killing six and washing out 75 buildings.

Dale KillingbeckMay 31, 2025

One in a series of images Wyoming photographer Dave Bell created of an aurora borealis visible in Wyoming.

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Could Make Spectacular Auroras Over Wyoming

The Space Weather Prediction Center on Saturday issued a Severe geomagnetic storm watch for June 1 and 2 when a massive surge of solar energy reaches Earth. That means some fantastic aurora displays could be in store for Wyoming skywatchers.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

A 307 First silhouette of a party of buffalo hunters along Interstate 90 just west of Gillette.

Big Steel Western Silhouettes Popping Up Next To Wyoming Highways

As of May 2025, nearly 30 western-themed steel silhouettes have been placed along Wyoming’s highways including Pony Express riders, mountain men, and troupes of pioneers. The group responsible for them say the goal is to place 307 silhouettes.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

Alec Fletcher, one of several locals who honed their skills on the House Rock section of the Gallatin River before becoming a sponsored paddler and waterfall runner.

Why The World’s Best Kayakers Train On The Whitewater Of Montana’s Gallatin River

It’s highwater season on Montana’s Gallatin River, and a growing posse of kayakers are paddling its infamous House Rock section, training for even scarier whitewater. There’s a reason the world’s best kayakers train here.

David MadisonMay 31, 2025

Spirit is the sole cub born to Grizzly 399 in 2023.

Why It Probably Doesn't Make Any Sense To Keep Searching For Grizzly 399's Cub, Spirit

Since Wyoming’s most famous bear, Grizzly 399, was killed by a car last fall, there hasn't been a verified sighting of her cub, Spirit. Famed wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen, who named the cub, says it would probably take genetic testing to positively identify the bear.

Mark HeinzMay 31, 2025

A barn at the JO Ranch in Carbon County.

Carbon County's JO Ranch A Throwback To An Untamed Wyoming

Only the hardiest of souls ever lived at the now-abandoned JO Ranch in southern Carbon County. The ranch’s stone buildings, built in 1890, are as old as the state and still standing, a throwback to an untamed Wyoming.

Renée JeanMay 31, 2025

The famous photo of Desert Dust was originally a black-and-white photo that was hand-colorized by Verne Wood, and huge portraits hung in important buildings such as the Wyoming Capitol, London’s House of Commons and Canadian Parliament.

A Las Vegas Investigator’s Decades-Long Search For The Most Famous Wild Horse In America

For decades, Wyoming native and Las Vegas detective Gill Gillilan hunted for clues to the story behind Desert Dust, once the most famous wild horse in America. Photos of the Red Desert mustang had sold more than 1 million photos in the 1940s

Jackie DorothyMay 31, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Is Turning Into A Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland

Dear editor: It's time to stop permitting these so called renewable energy developments that leave our state looking like a scene from some post-apocalyptic movie like 'The Blood of Heroes.'"

May 31, 2025

The Star Plunge hot springs in Hot Springs State Park have been temporarily closed because management let its insurance lapsed.

Letter To The Editor: The Governor Needs To Fix Star Plunge

Dear editor: I recently had to change some vacation plans upon hearing Star Plunge is closed. I would encourage all of you to flood the governor's office with demands that he take action and resolve the conflict quickly.

May 31, 2025

Thunderstorm over Cheyenne on May 24, 2025

Rainy May Welcome, But Not Wet Enough To Bust Southeast Wyoming Drought

Some well-timed rain in May has helped take the edge off extreme dry conditions in southeast Wyoming, but it hasn’t been wet enough to bust the drought. Meteorologist Don Day says the first half of June looks good for more precipitation.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

A Laramie couple sold their home and bought a cabin on board a luxury cruise ship. Now they’re spending four years cruising around the world for the same cost as their lifestyle in Wyoming. Here they're on deck of The Odyssey in Acapulco, Mexico.

Wyoming Couple Trade Home In Laramie For Four Years On Luxury Cruise Ship

A Laramie couple sold their home and bought a cabin on the luxury cruise ship Odyssey. Now they’re spending four years cruising around the world for the same cost as their lifestyle in Wyoming.

Renée JeanMay 31, 2025

If Yellowstone National Park is dangerous now, it’s a cakewalk compared to the Pleistocene age with super-sized predators and extreme weather. It’s a wonder humans survived. People now “are pansies” compared to those prehistoric pioneers, researchers say.

Scientists Say Humans Now Are "Pansies" Compared To Prehistoric Yellowstone People

If Yellowstone is dangerous now, it’s a cakewalk compared to the Pleistocene age where humans had to contend with mammoths, mastodons and saber-toothed-tigers. Scientists say people are "pansies" now and it’s a wonder humans survived at all.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

Flesh-Eating Parasite Inches Closer To US Border And Wyoming Cattle

To say the New World Screwworm is a nasty parasite would be an understatement. The flesh-eating scourge that tortures cattle as it kills has been making its way toward the United States. Wyoming cattle ranchers are watching closely.

Zakary SonntagMay 31, 2025

People play basketball on the Wind River Indian Reservation in this undated file photo. Insurance companies believe Native Americans struggling with addiction are being lured from Wyoming to illegitimate treatment facilities in an insurance-billing scam. Legislators are considering laws to help the insurance industry curb the scheme.

Insurance Company Says Natives Lured Out Of Wyoming With False Promises

Insurance companies believe Native Americans struggling with addiction are being lured from Wyoming to illegitimate treatment centers in California and other states in an insurance-billing scam. The facilities are often “rundown apartment complexes with no appropriate treatment."

Clair McFarlandMay 31, 2025

Wyoming Game and Fish recently discovered more than 500,000 invasive zebra mussels on a boat lift. Why not eat them? You could, chefs say, but you probably wouldn’t want to. However, if you did, mussels in white wine is a classic recipe.

Chefs Don't Recommend Eating Invasive Zebra Mussels

Wyoming Game and Fish recently discovered more than 500,000 invasive zebra mussels on a boat lift at Alcova Reservoir. Why not scrape them off and then have them for dinner? You could, chefs say, but you probably wouldn’t want to.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, May 31, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsMay 31, 2025

The Roundup: A Conversation With Judge Steven Cranfill

This week, host Wendy Corr chats with retired District Court Judge Steven Cranfill. His Wyoming story is fascinating - the people that he's met, the difference that he's made, and his continuing desire to provide a hand up to people in need in the Cowboy State.

Wendy CorrMay 31, 2025

This young black bear was the first visitor to the Burgess Junction Visitor Center in the Bighorn mountains early Wednesday.

Bear Stops By Burgess Junction Visitor Center, Barely Misses Busload Of Tourists

A young black bear decided to take a stroll right up to the Burgess Junction Visitor Center in the Bighorn mountains early Wednesday. The bear missed a busload of tourists by about 20 minutes.

Mark HeinzMay 31, 2025

Fresh Off Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference, Lummis Plans Another Crypto Bill

Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis will roll out another cryptocurrency bill soon, her office says. In the current Congress, it will be the third crypto bill either led or co-led by Lummis, who spoke this week at a Las Vegas bitcoin conference.

Sean BarryMay 31, 2025

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has challenged a lawsuit from the family of a 7-year-old girl, who died after being misdiagnosed, claiming no liability because the doctors were contractors.

Wyoming Supreme Court Considers Whether Cheyenne Hospital Liable For Girl’s Death

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has challenged a lawsuit from the family of a 7-year-old girl, who died after being misdiagnosed. The hospital claims it has no liability because the doctors and nurses involved were contractors.

Justin GeorgeMay 30, 2025

Body Cam Video Shows Casper Woman Pointing Gun At Cops Before She Was Killed

A Casper woman opened her door with a gun in hand and raised it at police officers before she was shot and killed, according to Casper Police Department body cam video released Friday. “Where the **** are my children!” she screamed as she raised the gun.

Clair McFarlandMay 30, 2025