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Explore a chronological display of Cowboy State Daily’s articles.

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, August 22, 2026

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

Jake NicholsAugust 22, 2026

Another Trump Call For Imported Beef Riles Up Wyoming Ranchers

Wyoming ranchers are riled at President Trump’s Friday announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs. They say Wyoming would be better off if allowed to sell state-inspected beef across state lines.

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2026

About 90% of the $550,000 the Make Liberty Win PAC spent on Wyoming's primary went to Freedom Caucus candidates. Overall, those supported by Make Liberty Win failed in their races.

PAC That Spent $550K Helping Freedom Caucus Had 87% Failure Rate

For Virginia-based PAC “Make Liberty Win” $479,000 of the $550,000 it spent helping Freedom Caucus-aligned candidates went to lost races. Sen. Cale Case, who was targeted by the group, said he was unsurprised: "(People) are really tired of the negative campaigning.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2026

A group of cow elk with a bull in Wyoming.

Wyoming Hunters Are Already Filling Their Freezers With Early Season Cow Elk

With Type 8 tags, Wyoming hunters can go after cow elk as early as August — despite the heat — in places where numbers have swollen well over Wyoming Game and Fish objectives. Hunters say access to private land is the key to success.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2026

Dennis Sun: Protein, It's What Consumers Want

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "When it comes to retail and foodservice companies, consumers want to know where food products come from and other factors, such as how the supply chain will be maintained during times of disruption and if quality will stay strong."

Dennis SunAugust 21, 2026

William Perry Pendley: Carrying Concealed At The Post Office Is Constitutional: A Decade Late

Guest columnist Perry Pendley writes, "Therefore, Congress’ attempt to bar the constitutionally protected carrying of firearms from all federal buildings isֻ 'presumptively unconstitutional.'"

Guest ColumnAugust 21, 2026

When the next lunar eclipse reaches its maximum at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday, 96.2% of the moon will be covered by the Earth’s shadow. What makes it unusually striking will be its deep blood-red color, said a former Wyoming state climatologist.

"Unusual And Spectacular": Next Week's Lunar Eclipse Will Be Blood-Red And 96% Full

When the next lunar eclipse reaches its maximum at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday, 96.2% of the moon will be covered by the Earth’s shadow and blood-red. “We'll see a reddish moon with a slight sliver of silver at the edge,” one Wyoming astronomer explained.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2026

Mandy Fabel: Learning To Walk

Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "In mid-December we were blindsided by the news that our daughter had a terminal diagnosis. Doctors gently explained that she wouldn’t survive outside of the womb and there was absolutely nothing they could do to change that."

Mandy FabelAugust 21, 2026

After Director Quits, People Asking What’s Up With Wyoming Game And Fish?

As fall hunting season nears, Wyoming Game and Fish is facing public scrutiny after the sudden resignation of Director Angi Bruce and the appointment of an interim director. In a rare move, Game and Fish will give a state of the agency update Monday.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2026

Wyoming Police Push To Name Mountain Peak After Fallen Officer Sgt. Krinkee

A former Wyoming police chief wants to name the tallest peak in Sheridan County for Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, who was killed in the line of duty in 2024. The 11,000-foot peak known to locals as “Sheridan High Point” doesn’t have an official name.

Kolby FedoreAugust 21, 2026

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Wyoming 'Future-Proofs' Oil And Gas Industry With Nation's First Bonding Pool

On the heels of a Biden administration proposal to raise oil and gas bonding requirements by 1,900%, Wyoming is creating the nation’s first state-backed bonding pool to shield independent producers. "We're not on defense now," an industry spokesman said.

Renée JeanAugust 21, 2026

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Cheyenne-Area Squatters Tell Homeowner He Can’t Touch Them — Then Get Arrested

A couple accused of moving into a locked-up home and selling off the owner’s possessions allegedly told the homeowner they were squatters, they have rights, and he couldn’t do anything about it. Then they were arrested.

Greg JohnsonAugust 21, 2026

Mexican National Accused Of Snake River Canyon Rampage Wasn't Drunk, Prosecutors Say

The Mexican national accused of trying to ram numerous travelers in the Snake River Canyon two summers ago was not drunk, prosecutors said this week. “The individual deliberately targeted our vehicle and attempted to kill my family,” one driver said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2026

The intersection of Carey and Randall avenues in Cheyenee across from the Wyoming Capitol was a hot corner for political signs.

Campaign Signs Are Classified As Trash By All Of Wyoming's Municipalities

Now that Wyoming’s primary election has come and gone, the innumerable campaign signs that popped up over the last year are starting to disappear. Although they could be re-used for many things, they are classified as trash by all Wyoming municipalities.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, August 21, 2026

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

Jake NicholsAugust 21, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Laramie Landmark Up For Sale * Hunter Vows To Take Down Wolf 1090F * False Trump Endorsement Text Still A Mystery

Mac WatsonAugust 21, 2026

Authorities Not Saying If False Rasner Trump Endorsement Text Brings Consequences

Authorities are tight-lipped or uncertain over whether consequences could follow a mysterious text blast on Primary Election Day that said — falsely — that President Donald Trump had endorsed U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Wyoming’s Next Industry Isn't Replacing Fossil Fuels. It's Being Powered By Them.

Dear editor: Wyoming doesn't have to choose between its energy heritage and its economic future. Data centers can strengthen both by creating a new market for Wyoming natural gas while keeping more jobs, investment, and tax revenue in the state.

August 21, 2026

Rod Miller: Tuesday Night Massacre And Life In Post-Freedom Caucus Wyoming

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "It was nearly a Custer-esque asskicking, and the Wyoming GOP primary election left the flyblown corpses of right wing populist politicians festering under the hot sun of the Big Empty. The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is dead."

Rod MillerAugust 21, 2026

Libertarian Party Nominates Republican Cale Case And Democrat Karlee Provenza

In a statement about how it should be able to send anyone it chooses into the election, the Libertarian Party nominated Republican Sen. Cale Case and Democrat Rep. Karlee Provenza at its convention. The Secretary of State’s Office rejected the nominations.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2026

Horse advocates say it’s been proven that mustangs rounded up in Wyoming have been sent to slaughterhouses in Canada.

Mustang Advocates Say Report Proves Wild Horses From Wyoming Sent To Slaughter

Mustang advocates say a New York Times report proves horses rounded up from the range in Wyoming and other states have been sent to slaughter. An advocacy group is now asking Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to shut down all sales of wild horses.

Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2026

Douglas Man Wanted On 72 Child Sex-Related Charges Is Back In Wyoming Jail

John Smallbone was Wyoming’s most wanted man for less than four hours after no-showing an arraignment hearing on 72 child sex abuse and pornography charges. Now he’s back. “He’s here. We got him back this morning,” said the Converse County undersheriff.

Greg JohnsonAugust 20, 2026

South Dakota Man Charged With Murder In Wyoming Says He Was Defending Tinder Date

A 24-year-old South Dakota man doesn’t deny shooting and killing another man while in Newcastle on a Tinder date gone wrong, but it wasn’t murder, his defense attorney said Wednesday. He was defending the woman he had driven nearly 90 miles to meet.

Greg JohnsonAugust 20, 2026

Wyoming Man Says He Cruised Billings Homeless Shelters 'Looking For Hookers'

A 78-year-old Wyoming man has pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated sex trafficking after telling investigators he was “looking for hookers” as he cruised Billings, Montana, homeless shelters. He allegedly offered women cash, food and vodka for sex.

Kolby FedoreAugust 20, 2026

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