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Reid Rasner Launches Attack Ad With Chinese Music, Gong and Ninja 'Hoi!’ Grunts’
Reid Rasner is attacking U.S. House opponent Chuck Gray in an ad that calls him “China Chuck” and features Chinese string music, ninja “hoi!” grunts and a gong. Gray says he’s proud to be the Wyoming secretary of state who "fought both China and North Korea."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
Bride Falling Off A Snowmobile In Wyoming Stars On “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
A bride who fell off a snowmobile during a wedding photography shoot near Smoot, Wyoming has made "America's Funniest Home Videos." The clip, which shows the bride falling head over heels into the snow, was included in Episode 6 of the series' 36th season.
Andrew RossiMay 07, 2026
Yellowstone Grizzly Still Has Cubs With Her Past Age 3, When Most Leave At 2
A popular female grizzly called Beryl in Yellowstone still has two cubs with her that are roughly 3.5 years old, and nearly as big as her. Most cubs leave around age 2, but "it’s nearly impossible to explain why” some stay longer, says a bear biologist.
Mark HeinzMay 07, 2026
For Second Summer, Star Plunge Closure Kills Short-Term Bookings In Thermopolis
Tourism spending overall is up in Thermopolis, but short-term rental owners say the Star Plunge closure has gutted their bookings for a second summer. "We know it’s closed, so we’re just not going up there,” a potential visitor told a local Airbnb owner.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2026
Why PETA Put A Protest Sheep Statue In Jackson's Town Square
A life-sized protest sheep in Jackson’s Town Square is a statement about “wool cruelty” in Wyoming, the No. 1 state for wool production. If it’s cruel to shear sheep, then “it’s cruel for us humans to get haircuts,” says a lifelong sheep rancher.
Kate MeadowsMay 07, 2026
Guest Column: Why We Need A Special Prosecutor To Investigate Chuck Gray
Guest columnist George Powers writes, "I have asked the attorney general to hand this case to an independent, disinterested, special prosecutor, someone who will not be encumbered with any conflicting duty owed to Secretary of State Chuck Gray."
Guest ColumnMay 07, 2026
Rawlins Man With ‘Kill Her’ Scrawled On Front Door Charged With Terrorizing Woman
A Rawlins man living in a house full of knives with “Danger, Women stay out, Kill her, Be Aware” scrawled on his front door told police that the woman who claims he assaulted her hit herself in the face. He’ll make his first court appearance Friday.
Kolby FedoreMay 07, 2026
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Criticizes Nethercott For Calling For “Lawfare"
While the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is criticizing Sen. Tara Nethercott for calling for “lawfare” in a speech to attorneys, she said she used the word in a broader context— not about making war on conservative policies, but “to defend the rule of law."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
Family Says Brothers Attacked By Yellowstone Grizzly Recovering From "Horrific Attack"
The two brothers attacked by a grizzly in Yellowstone on Tuesday are recovering after multiple surgeries at a hospital in Idaho. A family member said they were both seriously injured, but “recovering from the horrific attack.”
Andrew RossiMay 07, 2026
Judge Concerned Deal For Casper Woman Accused Of Tying Patient Bed ‘Too Light’
A Natrona County judge expressed concern Thursday that a plea deal that calls for no prison time may be “too light or inappropriate” for an elder care worker accused of tying a patient to a bed by her hair.
Dale KillingbeckMay 07, 2026
Guest Column: Make Your Independent Vote Count
Guest columnist Pete Illoway writes, "Wyoming independents who care about this state's future might want to seriously consider re-registering as Republicans by May 13 so you can vote in the election that will decide 90% of our leaders in 2026."
Guest ColumnMay 07, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Quit Insulting The Hard Workers Of Wyoming
Dear editor: To say employees performing janitorial and custodial spring snowplowing of Yellowstone roads is 'the hardest work in Wyoming' is an insult to engineers, heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, and others who actually built the roads.
CSD StaffMay 07, 2026
Letter To The Editor: If You Claim To Be A Legitimate News Organization, Act Like It
Dear editor: The outlet covered the story with a clear editorial posture, quoting party participants favorably, while failing to disclose that one of its own co-owners holds a position on the Wyoming Republican State Central Committee and is a major financial sponsor of a related media operation.
CSD StaffMay 07, 2026
Letter To The Editor: What Data Does Gordon Use To Measure Food Insecurity In Wyoming?
Dear editor: Because of inherent obfuscation of the USDA’s survey questions (perhaps deliberate desire to justify increased government spending), we really don’t know how many Wyoming children are actually going hungry.
CSD StaffMay 07, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Yes, Destroy Iran's Nuclear Capability
Dear editor: "Is it reasonable to expect Iran (should it acquire a nuclear weapon) to attack the U.S., knowing that our superiority in nuclear capability would assure the complete destruction of their country? It clearly would be suicidal for them to do so."
May 07, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsMay 07, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * Oil Pipeline Filling Up Fast * Lithium-Ion Battery ‘Just Blew Up’ * After Bear Attack, Tourists Yell At Rangers
Mac WatsonMay 07, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Protecting The Rule Of Law
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "We all need to work to protect the rule of law. The alternative is living under a dictatorship. Tara Nethercott should be praised for encouraging her peers to defend or system of government."
Tom LubnauMay 07, 2026
Southeast Wyoming Just Got More Snow Than It Received All Winter
The last two days in southeast Wyoming were snowier than at any time during this past winter as Cheyenne officially received 9 inches of snow. “It was a nice, big event, but it's also pathetic that it took this long to get one,” says meteorologist Don Day.
Andrew RossiMay 07, 2026
Day After Bear Attack, Rangers Yelled At By Tourists Too Close To Grizzlies
The day after two hikers were mauled by a grizzly in Yellowstone, tourists yelled at rangers who were warning them to get away from grizzlies and wolves. “They were just walking right up to them," said a Park Service biologist.
Mark HeinzMay 07, 2026
Bridger Oil Pipeline Filling Fast, Has Commitments To Move 400,000 Barrels A Day
Bridger Pipeline says it already has commitments for around 400,000 barrels per day of crude oil. That’s roughly 89% of the volume the company has said it needs to green-light construction of the 650-mile pipeline which would terminate in Guernsey.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2026
Attorney Says Wyoming GOP Can’t Claim Autonomy When It 'Sat On' Rights For 40 Years
The Wyoming Republican Party can’t use its autonomy rights as a shield when sued if it “sat on” them for 40 years, an attorney suing the party argues. GOP Chair Bryan Miller says, “the party’s rights have been violated for nearly four decades."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
Wyoming Ranchers Say Federal Meatpacking Investigation Long Overdue
The US Department of Justice says that it's investigating America's meatpacking industry, something many Wyoming ranchers say is overdue. “If there’s monkey business, let’s find out what it is and who’s behind it,” says Cheyenne-area rancher Mark Eisele.
Kate MeadowsMay 07, 2026
Letter To The Editor: What Is Ken Buck Drinking?
Dear editor: [Columnist] Ken Buck may have passed the bar but he didn't get past the liquor.
May 06, 2026