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Three Rematches Set, So Far, In Wyoming's House Races

At least three rematches in the Wyoming House of Representatives have surfaced so far this campaign season, and one more looks likely. They all feature Republicans facing other Republicans and challengers aren't particularly complimentary of their foes.

Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2026

Owen Miller of northeast Wyoming and Zac Hearon of Hardin, Montana have been hunting Wyoming turkeys together for years.

Huge Wyoming Turkey Season Expected On Heels Of Warm Winter

A mild winter has produced a bumper crop of Wyoming turkeys, and the territorial gobbling rituals have started early this year. “The population is going to explode,” say seasoned turkey hunters, leading to a huge season.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

A small army of workers are busy at the Meta data center site south of Cheyenne. An 800-unit man camp that could house up to 5,600 workers is proposed to be located on land behind the Meta site.

Massive 5,600-Worker Man Camp Proposed For Cheyenne's South Side

A developer is asking Laramie County to build an 800-unit man camp to house up to 5,600 construction workers to build data centers. Neighbors say they don’t want the crime that comes with it, while the county says the workers are coming regardless.

David MadisonApril 14, 2026

Wyoming American Legion Baseball started its 2026 season by combining the Double A and Single A levels together. Ryan Brown (pictured), former American Legion coach in Cody and Powell, said “smaller communities don’t have a chance to compete against bigger teams.”

Smaller Wyoming American Legion Baseball Teams Worry They Can No Longer Compete

Wyoming American Legion Baseball started its 2026 season by combining the Double A and Single A levels together. Ryan Brown, a former youth coach in Cody and Powell, said “smaller communities don’t have a chance to compete against bigger teams.”

Andrew RossiApril 14, 2026

The first fully assembled Sentinel missile is show, along with one of the sites for the old Minuteman III missiles the Sentinel will replace.

$140.9 Billion Sentinel Missile Program Pushed To Make Up Time For Delays

The $140.9 billion Sentinel missile program is racing to catch up after cost overruns triggered a Congressional review and delays. Officials say the stakes are high for national defense, and Wyoming and F.E. Warren Air Force Base sit at the heart of the push.

Renée JeanApril 14, 2026

Ken Buck: Tax Day Reminds Us That We Are All Government Employees

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Americans will collectively spend almost 12 billion hours of uncompensated time preparing their income tax returns this year, on top of the $2.66 trillion they will fork over to the federal government."

Ken BuckApril 14, 2026

Microsoft To Triple Its Cheyenne Data Center Footprint With 3,200-Acre Land Buy

Microsoft announced Tuesday that it will buy 3,200 more acres in Cheyenne to build data centers, tripling its footprint in Wyoming's capital city while promising to limit impacts on power rates, water and housing.

Renée JeanApril 14, 2026

Students from several Wyoming high schools are participating in a new fly-fishing school club program.

Wyoming High School Teams Compete In Newest Club Sport — Fly-Fishing

Fly-fishing teams from seven Wyoming high schools are competing in the state’s newest club sport — fly-fishing. “They’ve all built their fishing rods, tied their flies, and now it’s time to compete,” seasoned fly-fishing guide Joey Puettman said.

Mark HeinzApril 14, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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

Jake NicholsApril 14, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Attorney Sues Chuck Gray * Wyo Water Target For Colorado River * Wyoming And The Sinking Of The Titanic

Mac WatsonApril 14, 2026

Legislature's To-Do List: Business Council’s Future, AI And Consider Wind Tax

Wyoming lawmakers plan this year to reevaluate whether the Wyoming Business Council has a future, study the effect of artificial intelligence on education, and the prospect of taxing wind energy facilities.

Clair McFarlandApril 14, 2026

Dave Simpson: Al Simpson Had A Saying For This

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Trump understood not acting now to curb the nuclear intent of Iran was a 'damned if you don't,' situation. So Trump took the 'DO' option. I bet Al Simpson - despite differences with Trump - would have agreed with our attack."

Dave SimpsonApril 13, 2026

Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Shooting

A Cheyenne 14-year-old charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him derogatory names, pleaded not guilty Monday. The judge also denied an attempt to slash his bond from $500,000 to $50,000.

Greg JohnsonApril 13, 2026

Wyoming Concealed Carriers Want Permits Honored In 50 States, Trump Says Yes

As things stand now, Wyomingites with Concealed Carry Weapons Permits enter murky territory when they travel. Congress is considering bills to make the rules the same across the country. President Trump says he'll sign a bill if it crosses his desk.

Mark HeinzApril 13, 2026

Cheyenne Attorney Files Complaint For Criminal Investigation Of Chuck Gray

A Cheyenne-based attorney is asking Wyoming authorities to investigate Secretary of State Chuck Gray for alleged election-related crimes. George Powers says Gray violated state election law by giving sensitive voter data to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2026

The upside-down aircraft as it landed on Sheep Mountain just outside Cody. The Park County Sheriff's Office got the call of a crashed aircraft on Friday morning and were on their way to the scene when they were informed that the pilot was unharmed and didn't need a rescue.

Aircraft Pilot Walks Away from Upside-Down Landing on Mountain near Cody

The pilot of a fixed-wing aircraft landed upside down on Sheep Mountain, just west of Cody, on Friday morning. Remarkably, the pilot was unharmed and is coordinating a helicopter from Bozeman to get his plane off the mountain.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2026

Teton Commissioner Doesn’t Want Water Diverted To Make Up For Colorado River

A Teton County commissioner is concerned water from the Upper Hoback River Basin could be a potential target for diversion to make up for a severe Colorado River shortfall. The commission also approved a letter Monday asking the feds for more clear rules.

David MadisonApril 13, 2026

Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who loved french fries and people. Owner Harvey Deselms said she also helped people "while they were dealing with their demons."

Remembering Dot: Cheyenne’s Canine Art Ambassador Who Loved People & French Fries

Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who excitedly greeted patrons of a Cheyenne art gallery. Owner Harvey Deselms said she was a "big source of comfort for a lot of people.”

Dale KillingbeckApril 13, 2026

Motorcyclist Trapped Under Bike In Lincoln County Rescued After Texting Wife

A Wyoming motorcyclist is lucky he had an iPhone with emergency satellite service to text his wife for help after pinning himself under his own bike Sunday in rugged Lincoln County backcountry. It’s an area where cellphone service can be spotty.

Kolby FedoreApril 13, 2026

Gillette Junior High Worker Charged With Felony In Alleged Assault Of Student

An IT worker at a Gillette junior high school has been charged with felony child abuse for allegedly roughing up a student who was being “flippant” with him. Police say he admitted losing his temper, and had his first court appearance Friday.

Greg JohnsonApril 13, 2026

No Show Construction Boss Gets 8-10 Years For Cheating Niobrara County Customers

A construction company owner who cheated customers of Niobrara County out of nearly $200,000 by abandoning jobs was sentenced last week to between eight and 10 years in prison. The businessman's license was suspended in Michigan, where he faced similar troubles.

Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2026

Yolanda Schicker-Siber and Hans Jakob "Kirby" Siber with the small skull of "Lucy," a juvenile Camarasaurus found near Medicine Bow. The skull belongs to a young dinosaur, between 8 and 10 years old, that lived and died around 150 million years ago in the Late Jurassic Period.

Wyoming Baby Dinosaur Skull — Second Of Its Kind Ever — Unveiled In Swiss Museum

The skull of a baby dinosaur found near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, is only the second of its kind ever found. Named “Lucy,” the tiny fossil has been unveiled in a Swiss museum with its growing collection of Wyoming dinosaur discoveries.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2026

Independent-minded families and entrepreneurs across Wyoming are fighting back against uncomfortably high grocery store prices. People are turning to their discount stores and co-ops to cut grocery bills.

Discount Grocers, Co-Ops Help Wyoming Families Fight Soaring Food Costs

Families and entrepreneurs in Wyoming are fighting back against high grocery store prices by starting discount stores and co-ops. Brad Ruckert, who owns Down Home Discount in Powell and Cody, tries to sell goods at 20% below Walmart & 50% below when possible.

Renée JeanApril 13, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, April 13, 2026

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

Jake NicholsApril 13, 2026

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