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Data collected across Wyoming shows temperatures were between 2 and 13 degrees warmer than average in December and January, making it the warmest start to winter ever. If that trend doesn't change in February, the 2025-2026 winter might be beyond rescue. On Monday in Cheyenne, this local car wash was busy with the temperature near 50.

Temps Up To 13 Degrees Above Average Makes This Wyo.'s Warmest Start To Winter Ever

Data collected across Wyoming shows temperatures between 2 and 13 degrees warmer than average in December and January, making it the warmest start to winter ever.

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2026

Dave Simpson: Sen. Case Asks Democrats To Cross Over

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Republican Sen. Cale Case encouraged the large crowd at a Democrat-sponsored forum to vote in the GOP primary in August, to blunt recent advances by Wyoming Freedom Caucus Republicans.”

Dave SimpsonFebruary 02, 2026

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday revived Cody-based Gunwerks’ $14 million lawsuit accusing a local agency and two businesses of spending $6 million from the Wyoming Business Council — to build a faulty facility.

State Supreme Court Revives Gunmaker's $14M Lawsuit Over Business Council Project

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday revived Cody-based Gunwerks’ $14 million lawsuit accusing a local group and two businesses of spending $6 million from the Wyoming Business Council — to build a faulty facility.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2026

Outdoor adventure influencer Coyote Peterson found this bison skull in a remote “animal boneyard” in Yellowstone National Park. After admiring it, he left it there. It’s illegal to remove animal parts from Yellowstone.

Yellowstone’s Remote ‘Animal Boneyard’ Is Where Elk And Other Animals Go To Die

Bison, elk and other animals die in droves in Yellowstone's remote “animal boneyard.” Only a few know how to get there, wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson told Cowboy State Daily. Their carcasses provide a springtime buffet for grizzlies and wolves.

Mark HeinzFebruary 02, 2026

Jerre, left, and Cheryl Gowdy at Curt Gowdy State Park in 2023.

Jerre Gowdy, Wife Of Sportscaster Curt Gowdy And Philanthropist, Dies At 101

Known for her charity work and devotion to Wyoming’s Curt Gowdy State Park, Jerre Gowdy, the wife of the late Hall of Fame sportscaster, died last week at age 101. She leaves a legacy of kindness and philanthropy.

Renée JeanFebruary 02, 2026

Utah Man Dies In Wrong-Way Head-On Crash On I-80 Near Evanston

A Utah man driving the wrong way on Interstate 80 died over the weekend after colliding head-on with a semitrailer near Evanston. Witnesses said a pickup was driving eastbound in the westbound lane Saturday when the collision happened.

Andrew RossiFebruary 02, 2026

Laramie County Sheriff Says Photos Of ‘Terrorism In Action’ Just A Stolen Car

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is calling out a social media post and photos incorrectly tagged “terrorism in action” by his department’s immigration task force. The photos were of a stolen car recovery and had nothing to do with ICE, he said.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 02, 2026

Wyoming faces shortfall between $400 million and $600 million for road repair for the next two-year budget cycle. Repair robots could be the answer to paving and repairing roads for far less money in the long run.

Robots Could Be Answer To Wyoming’s Ever-Escalating Road Repair Costs

Although robots aren't ready to fix roads now and cut down on the $400 million to $600 million shortfall Wyoming faces in the next two years, they could help in the future. Robotic road repair is on the horizon and could save big money in the long run.

Renée JeanFebruary 02, 2026

Riverton Man Accused Of Shooting And Killing Man In Moving Car

Jose Benito Ocon, 34, faces federal first-degree murder charges for shooting a man in the head in a moving car on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation after asking if his girlfriend loved him. Witnesses said he also threatened two women with the gun.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2026

Clair McFarland: Lander Lil Doesn't See Her Shadow, But Finds The Cougars On Groundhog Day

Clair McFarland writes, "My fellow Cowboy State Daily contributor Mark Heinz and I gathered on the southern slope of Lander this Groundhog Day, to see whether Lander Lil, Wyoming’s famed gargantuan prairie dog, would see her shadow."

Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, February 2, 2026

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

Jake NicholsFebruary 02, 2026

Venezuelans holding up Bibles they received through Vision Beyond Borders.

Vision Beyond Borders Sends Bibles To The Nations

For over 30 years, the Vision Beyond Borders teams have carried Bibles—along with medicine, clothing, and necessary supplies—into places like Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela.

February 02, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, February 2, 2026

* Amazon’s “Bermuda Triangle” In Wyo * Wamsutter Could Be Energy Powerhouse * Distraught Dad Plans Funeral For Murdered Son

Mac WatsonFebruary 02, 2026

Looking Back At Weird Depression Era Foods From Tomato Soup Cake To Water Pie

During World War I and the Great Depression, regular staple pantry ingredients were scarce, so folks had to get creative. They came up with odd recipes such as tomato soup cake and water pie to stretch budgets and keep from starving.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 02, 2026

Cassie Craven: No, Wyomingites Aren't Falling Apart At The Ballot Box

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The deterioration of Wyoming politics is a fallacy. There are no big, dark money forces holding someone’s hand when they cast a vote. To argue otherwise is to say that Wyomingites are so incompetent that they take a spicy mailer at face value.”

Cassie CravenFebruary 02, 2026

Gail Symons: But Wyoming Business Council Does Build Infrastructure

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Lawmakers are trying to to defund Wyoming's primary statewide economic development entity. No public comment. No in-depth discussion of consequences. They're flexing power because they can."

Gail SymonsFebruary 02, 2026

Yellowstone’s "secret" century-old Old Faithful stamp is available only by request and may be the last of its kind. The 40-year-old Passport to Your National Parks program offers modern stamps for eager collectors.

'Secret' Century-Old Yellowstone Old Faithful Stamp Might Be The Last Of Its Kind

Yellowstone’s "secret" century-old Old Faithful stamp is available only by request and may be the last of its kind. Before Instagram and smartphones, tourists marked their trips to Yellowstone and other national parks by getting a stamp.

Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2026

People gather for a protest after the killing of Renee Nicole Good on January 08, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Delegation Saddened By Deaths In Minnesota, Says State Should Cooperate With ICE

Wyoming’s congressional delegation last week all expressed sadness for the deaths in Minnesota and voiced support for investigations. They said violence is not likely in Wyoming because state and local officials here cooperate with federal efforts.

Coy KnobelFebruary 01, 2026

Wes Barron hitting Old Man Flats at Snow King Mountain during the annual Town Downhill, which is now known as the JH Downhill and runs at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Wyoming Speed Skiing Legacy Fueled By Legacy Of Jackson Legend Who Died In 2009

The Wes Barron Speed Series honors a Jackson skier who lost his thumb in a 2005 crash but lived for super-G speed until his 2009 death. Young racers carry on his legacy on Snow King Mountain's slopes during the speed series named for him.

David MadisonFebruary 01, 2026

Sheriff To Run 100-Mile Ultramarathon To Help Fund Department, Says Tax Cuts Hurt

Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken will run a 100-mile ultramarathon this spring to raise money to buy communications gear for his department. He said property tax reductions, without any alternative funding, make things difficult for rural counties.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 01, 2026

In the 1850s, members of Congress thought the stories about “Yellow Stone" were too fantastic to be true. Politicians scoffed at the idea of geysers, boiling mud and petrified forests and refused to believe any of it.

When Congress First Heard Of 'Yellow Stone,' They Didn’t Believe It

Although the area was already called "Yellow Stone," back in the 1850s members of Congress thought the stories about the area were too fantastic to be true. They scoffed at geysers, boiling mud and petrified forests and refused to believe any of it.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2026

Jackson outfitter Jake Hutton helped lead the charge to keep the Kelly Parcel as public land. He’s still fighting for his livelihood on the land as Grand Teton National Park officials say commercial interests aren’t their priority.

Teton County Outfitter Still Fighting For His Livelihood On Kelly Parcel

Teton County outfitter Jake Hutton feels like he's been "backstabbed" because he can't continue his grazing lease on the Kelly Parcel. But the superintendent of Grand Teton National Park says Hutton knew all along his operation was destined to sunset.

Zakary SonntagFebruary 01, 2026

Jake Stoner is planning his son Basil’s funeral on his Nebraska ranch after his son was allegedly abducted and murdered by his mother during a custody fight. Stoner is also pushing Wyoming legislators to loosen strict Amber Alert criteria for faster child rescues.

Father Mourns Son Allegedly Killed By Mom By Planning Funeral And Seeking Reform

Jake Stoner is planning a funeral for his 11-month-old son on his ranch after the boy was allegedly murdered by his mother two days before Christmas. Stoner is also asking Wyoming legislators to loosen strict Amber Alert criteria for faster child rescues.

Jen KocherFebruary 01, 2026

Just south of Cheyenne, UW's Hydrogen Energy Research Center is developing a pilot plant with technology that could turn Wamsutter into a major hydrogen fuel supplier to the Pacific Northwest

Wamsutter Could Become A National Hydrogen Hub By Transforming Oil Field Waste

Wamsutter may not appear that exciting now but a pilot hydrogen production facility provides a window into its potential energy future. One where oil and gas waste streams could be transformed into hydrogen fuel destined for markets in the Pacific Northwest.

David MadisonFebruary 01, 2026

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