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Joan Barron: The Big Blue Wave Skips Wyoming

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “Wyoming emerged as still a very red MAGA state, backing President Donald Trump. The needle might be quivering a bit, but it still is very much where it has been stuck in recent years. There was no GOP rout here.”

Joan BarronNovember 07, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Country’s Future Has Changed In Wake of Cataclysmic Voting Results

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “One thing stands out to me: Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been a disaster. I hope Wyoming's Sen. John Barrasso becomes the new leader of the Senate Republicans. Thune should be replaced."

Bill SniffinNovember 07, 2026

A pair of Wyoming Airmen were among the 500 U.S. servicemen saved 82 years ago during World War II by Serbian villagers in a secret mission with the American military. Both were shot down in B-24 bombers while attacking a Nazi oil refinery.

Wyoming History: Wyoming Airmen Saved By Serb Villagers After Nazi Attack During WWII

A pair of Wyoming Airmen were among the 500 U.S. servicemen saved 82 years ago during World War II by Serbian villagers in a secret mission with the American military. Both were shot down in B-24 bombers while attacking a Nazi oil refinery.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 07, 2026

One of the world's most prolific gold prospectors sees an area near Encampment as having the potential for his company's next big strike.

World's Most Prolific Gold Prospector Seeking Next Big Strike Near Encampment

Bill Threlkeld, with Seabridge Gold, added more than 100 million ounces of gold to Seabridge’s portfolio over a 27-year tenure there. Now the career gold digger has his sights set on Encampment, Wyoming, as Seabridge's next big gold strike in the world.

Renée JeanNovember 07, 2026

Ned LeDoux plays a young Angela Ganter's Uncle in "Outriding the Devil."

‘Outriding The Devil’, Featuring Ned LeDoux, Picked Up By Hollywood Distributor

Wyoming filmmaker Raen LeVell didn't plan on entering his breakout rodeo docudrama, “Outriding the Devil” featuring Ned LeDoux, into a film festival. But the universe had a different idea and now it's been picked up by a major Hollywood distributor.

Renée JeanNovember 07, 2026

A benign brain tumor left Connor Gaston, 13, of Gillette legally blind. That hasn’t stopped him from hunting. He got his first deer this fall.

Blind Gillette Teen Bags Mule Deer Buck, Wants To Hunt Bull Elk Next

Gillette 13-year-old Connor Gaston is legally blind due to a brain tumor when he was 3, but it hasn't kept him from developing a passion for hunting. Being legally blind “doesn’t really affect me, because I don’t know any different,” he said.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2026

Craftco General Manager Brandan LeVee gestures in front of a large industrial press brake on the company's metal fabrication floor in Sheridan.

How Sheridan Built A Manufacturing Hub That Helps New Businesses Take Root

Manufacturing employment in Sheridan has doubled since 2018. Wendtland Machine Works is part of the much bigger story of how Sheridan built a manufacturing community that not only supports the next manufacturer, but encourages new ones to set up shop.

Renée JeanNovember 07, 2026

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Guest Column: Wyoming Survives Together,  So Let’s Talk About Suicide

Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "For generations, the celebrated independent spirit of the West seemed anchored by an unspoken expectation: buck up, pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get on with it; but that is the stuff of movies and dimestore novels."

Guest ColumnNovember 07, 2026

Many dogs have died jumping into 200-degree hot springs in the Maiden’s Grave, Celestine (above) and other Yellowstone dog-killing thermal pools. At least one person also has died, and multiple others hurt, jumping into the scalding pools to save them. 

Notorious Dog-Killing Hot Springs: Why Yellowstone Is Not A Great Place For Dogs

Dogs are permitted in Yellowstone but that’s not a guarantee they’ll make it out alive. Maiden’s Grave Spring, the Celestine Pool and others are notorious dog-killers and are marked as such, so tourists can avoid a tragic fate for their beloved pets.

Andrew RossiNovember 07, 2026

White Mountain and Pilot Butte near Rock Springs, Wyoming, viewed from a distance. The search for a missing 16-year-old boy in 1963 led to the formation of Sweetwater County Search and Rescue. But the boy, Edward Eskridge, was never found. That still haunts a now 90-year-old George Liska, who helped with the search for the teen.

The Boy Never Found Still Haunts Wyoming Searcher 63 Years Later

When a 16-year-old boy went missing in the Wyoming Wilderness in 1963, a desperate search was launched. More than 200 looked for Edward Eskridge, including the National Guard, but he was never found — and it still haunts one of those searchers, 92-year-old George Liska.

Jackie DorothyNovember 07, 2026

Prairie dogs build elaborate underground communities, protect their families and sometimes kill their neighbors' babies. Scientists call them vital to the ecosystem. Wyoming ranchers call them a nuisance.

Wyoming Prairie Dogs Have Their Own Towns, Family Feuds — And Angry Neighbors

Prairie dogs build elaborate underground communities, protect their families and sometimes kill their neighbors' babies. Scientists call them vital to the ecosystem. Wyoming ranchers call them a nuisance.

Kate MeadowsNovember 07, 2026

A 60-foot-long steel doomsday bunker hangs from a crane at a remote construction site. 

Meet The Montana Man Who Builds Luxury Doomsday Bunkers Across The Rockies

Andrew Mazzella builds luxury doomsday bunkers deep in the Rockies for clients preparing for nuclear war, civil unrest or whatever. The end result is a fortified sanctuary with its own power, water, sewage, air filtration, and groceries to last a decade.

Kolby FedoreNovember 07, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, November 7, 2026

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

Jake NicholsNovember 07, 2026

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Street Shooting Trial Day 4: Jury Deadlocked, Cheyenne Judge Declares Mistrial

A mistrial was declared Friday in Adrian Maggos' four-day trial for attempted second-degree murder when a Cheyenne jury deadlocked after deliberating more than 13 hours without a verdict. "The jury is stuck," the 12 members told Judge Nathaniel Hibben.

Kerry DrakeNovember 07, 2026

Dodging flying debris in 100 mph winds that toss semis around Wyoming highways like toy trucks is stressful enough. Cheyenne wreckers did it with a camera crew in their faces during a record-breaking windstorm.

Rocky Mountain Wreckers TV Followed Cheyenne Wreckers During Record 100-MPH Winds

Camera crews for the Discovery reality show "Rocky Mountain Wreckers" followed Cheyenne wreckers last spring as Wyoming's capital city was blasted by record 100-plus mph winds. Those crews which cleaned up dozens of semis were featured on Friday’s show.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 07, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Don’t Miss Out On The Point of Politics

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “If you treat even one fellow citizen with hate or contempt, it affects all of us indirectly. Civilizations rise and fall on this principle.”

Jonathan LangeNovember 07, 2026

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Dennis Sun: Lower Cattle Numbers Than Expected

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "On Oct. 23, cattle on feed placements fell 12.1 percent to 1.78 million head, the lowest number reported in September since 1996. This shocking number raised eyebrows throughout the beef industry."

Dennis SunNovember 07, 2026

Wyoming has recorded 22 e-bike crashes this year, more than double last year's total. The increase has city leaders across the state — including Rock Springs — wrestling with how to handle kids zipping down sidewalks, darting into traffic and moving faster than cars.

Wyoming E-Bike Crashes More Than Double As Cities Debate Safety Rules

Wyoming has recorded 22 e-bike crashes this year, more than double last year's total. The increase has city leaders across the state wrestling with how to handle kids zipping down sidewalks, darting into traffic and moving faster than cars.

Kolby FedoreNovember 07, 2026

Lori Bowling of Lake City, Colorado, swears she saw a bigfoot in the trees over Slumgullion Pass along Colorado Highway 149 in the San Juan Mountains this past July.

‘I Saw What I Saw’: Woman Says She Spotted Bigfoot In Colorado’s San Juan Mountains

"I saw what I saw. I know it was bigfoot," says a woman who swears she saw a bigfoot in the trees along a highway in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Another bigfoot sighting in Idaho on Oct. 20 has people convinced he’s out there roaming the Rockies.

Kolby FedoreNovember 07, 2026

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Rural Wyoming Meat Processors Get Nearly $1M From Feds To Expand

Three Wyoming meat processors are getting nearly $1 million in federal grants to expand operations, giving local ranchers more options for getting their beef from pasture to market. The funds are expected to create 15 jobs and preserve another 32.

Kate MeadowsNovember 06, 2026

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Every Wyoming County Shifted Blue Tuesday, But None More Than Sweetwater

Every Wyoming county shifted blue by an average of 21.3 points Tuesday compared to the 2024 presidential race, according to federal election percentages. Sweetwater swung the most, from GOP to Dem by 33.4 points in the House race and 22.5 in the Senate.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2026

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Why A Gillette Woman Changed Her Mind About Having Data Centers As Her Neighbor

A Gillette woman attended a Campbell County Commission meeting Wednesday expecting to oppose having data centers as a neighbor. Instead, Peabody Energy’s vision for mine-mouth power, housing and green space won her over. “They have a good plan,” she says.

Emma Jane JacksonNovember 06, 2026

Wyoming State Engineer Brandon Gebhart, left, and state water attorney Chris Brown updated lawmakers on Friday about escalating tensions over Colorado River water rights.

AG: Nevada Judge Could Dictate Wyoming's Future Share Of Colorado River Water

Wyoming's future share of dwindling Colorado River water supplies could land in the hands of a Nevada judge, a state attorney warned lawmakers Friday. Nevada and Arizona are both suing over dramatic cuts to Colorado River allocations to their states.

Mark HeinzNovember 06, 2026

Now-late Teton County Resident Fred Miles was 105 years old when he set the world record for oldest person to go tandem paragliding in 2023.

Teton County Reports Life Expectancy At A Staggering 94 Years, Tops In The Nation

Teton County residents have a life expectancy of 94 years, easily the highest in Wyoming and about 15 years longer than the national average, according to county health department data. Experts say outdoor recreation, healthy habits and wealth help explain why.

Kate MeadowsNovember 06, 2026

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