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Chugwater butcher Alex Springs has turned an old school bus into a mobile meat shop to bring Wyoming beef to small towns. It’s a creative solution to get local meat to rural customers in a state with a whole lot of nowhere between towns.

Chugwater Butcher Turns School Bus Into Mobile Meat Wagon To Serve Small Towns

A butcher in Chugwater has turned an old school bus into a mobile meat shop to bring Wyoming beef to small towns. It’s a creative solution to get local meat to rural customers in a state with a whole lot of nowhere between towns.

Renée JeanApril 11, 2026

Lander’s Jim Stewart with his daughter, Jeannean, who he never knew he had.

DNA Stunner: Lander Veteran Finds New Life With Daughter He Never Knew He Had

Lander’s Jim Stewart has led a life full of surprises that include service on a Navy submarine, a heart attack, and discovering a daughter he never knew existed. That DNA miracle has given Stewart a new life after he thought he’d already lived his.

Dale KillingbeckApril 11, 2026

Decades after “Lord of the Winds” mountaineer Finis Mitchell roamed the Wind River Range, hikers still stumble on his handwritten notes. Star Valley photographer Ammon Jeffs is one of those lucky hikers, finding a Mitchell note while hiking on Sheep's Mountain.

Famed Mountaineer's Hidden Notes Still Being Found In Wyoming Wind River Range

Decades after “Lord of The Winds” mountaineer Finis Mitchell roamed the Wind River Range, hikers still find his handwritten notes in small plastic tubes. Star Valley photographer Ammon Jeffs found a Mitchell note while hiking on Sheep's Mountain.

Renée JeanApril 11, 2026

Remembering Little America: Fans Of Original Hotel Call Demolition ‘Heartbreaking’

Fans of the Little America hotel near Green River say its demolition is “heartbreaking.” Its cheap ice cream cones, penguin mascot and endless roadside billboards are legendary. It’s also been a lifesaving haven from Wyoming’s notorious blizzards.

Renée JeanApril 11, 2026

Gennavieve Boomer, 19, of Casper did not commit a felony when she hit an elk while speeding on the highway, killing a friend in her car, a jury ruled Thursday. She was instead convicted of misdemeanor negligent homicide by vehicle, reckless driving, and speeding.

Woman Who Hit Two Elk While Speeding, Killing Friend In Car, Acquitted Of Felony

A 19-year-old Casper woman did not commit a felony when she hit two elk while speeding on a highway, killing a friend in her car, a jury ruled Thursday. She was instead convicted of misdemeanor negligent homicide by vehicle, reckless driving, and speeding.

Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2026

The Winter That Wasn't In Yellowstone National Park: 'It Was Off-The-Charts Warm'

Jeff Henry, who has worked at Yellowstone for more than 48 years, said temperatures this winter were frequently 30 degrees above normal, which meant rain instead of snow at Old Faithful on Christmas. "It was off-the-charts warm," he said.

Andrew RossiApril 10, 2026

Right To Repair: John Deere Settlement Could Mean Payouts For Wyoming Farmers

Accused of monopolizing the tractor repair market, John Deere agreed this week to settle a long-running right-to-repair lawsuit. Farmers are skeptical, saying the company’s promises come across as, “Trust us, we really mean it this time.”

Kate MeadowsApril 10, 2026

Sheridan, Wyoming's Jim Benepe during one of his two appearances as a pro golfer at The Masters. Inset: Masters ball marker

Sheridan Golfer Jim Benepe Is Wyoming's Only Direct Link To The Masters

Only one Wyoming native has ever teed it up at The Masters, and his name is Jim Benepe. Nearly four decades after the Sheridan product shocked the PGA Tour by winning his debut event, Wyoming golfers still make the April pilgrimage to Augusta, Georgia.

David MadisonApril 10, 2026

Jonathan Lange: Let's Not Cherry-Pick The Constitution

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Last week 110 lawyers ganged up on Wyoming attorney Frederick Harrison. Harrison represented Wyoming Right to Life. Rather than offer point-by-point answers to his reasoning, they launched a statewide broadside against him."

Jonathan LangeApril 10, 2026

Dennis Sun: Labor Strike Not Hurting the Packinghouse

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "JBS has not been hurt badly by the strike. Sure, they’ve been hurt and have been losing money on every cow they’ve processed for the last couple of years, but by processing less cows, they are losing less money."

Dennis SunApril 10, 2026

Joseph Kibler, who ran first for the GOP nomination, then floated a write-in or unaffiliated run, then sought the Constitution Party nomination for the Wyoming governor’s race, announced Friday he’s stepping away from his campaign.

Gubernatorial Candidate Vying For Constitution Party Nomination Suspends Campaign

Joseph Kibler, who first ran for the GOP nomination, then floated a write-in or unaffiliated run, then sought the Constitution Party nomination for the Wyoming governor’s race, announced Friday he’s stepping away from his campaign.

Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2026

A 50-year-old Texas man who did “significant” damage when he walked on several Yellowstone National Park thermal features was sentenced to jail time, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming announced Thursday. The extensive trail of footprints he left behind could be there for decades. Above, the footprints left at Canary Spring.

Texas Man Gets Jail For Leaving Trail Of Footprints On Yellowstone Hot Springs

A Texas man will spend time in jail after causing “significant” damage to several thermal features in Yellowstone. Although most thermal trespass charges there result in fines, this sentence reflects the "extensive nature of the violation and damage."

Andrew RossiApril 10, 2026

Tyler Lindholm authored Wyoming’s 2015 Food Freedom Act and has come out swinging after the state seized USDA-inspected beef from a farm stand in Cheyenne and banned it from selling meat.

Wyoming Food Freedom Act's Author Says State Is Wrong For Banning Meat Sales

Crook County rancher Tyler Lindholm, who authored Wyoming’s Food Freedom Act, is not happy after the state seized USDA-inspected beef from a farm stand in Cheyenne and banned it from selling meat. "Legislative intent is a thing and I know my intent," he said.

Renée JeanApril 10, 2026

Big Horn County Sheriff and green sign 4 10 26

Greybull Woman Charged With Stealing $155,000 From Elderly Parents

A Greybull woman made her first court appearance Friday, accused of stealing about $155,000 from her parents over 10 years, and could get up to 40 years in prison. Authorities say she paid back $62,000, and she feels that’s “fair.”

Greg JohnsonApril 10, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Democrats Shouldn’t Be Asked To Fix The Republican Party

Democratic Party executive director Scott Merrifield writes, "It is not the responsibility of the Democratic Party, or Democratic voters, to abandon their own party in order to manage or moderate the internal divisions of the Republican Party."

Guest ColumnApril 10, 2026

Gordon Apologizes For Telling Gray To 'Shut Up,’ Urges More Formality At Meetings

Gov. Mark Gordon apologized to Secretary of State Chuck Gray this week for telling Gray to “shut up” last week, calling for more formality at meetings from now on. It’s the latest in a long-running feud between the governor and secretary of state.

Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2026

Jackson is the hottest U.S. destination for early summer bookings, according to data from AirDNA which tracks AirBnb, VRBO, and other short-term rentals. The trend mirrors a Gen Z pivot from beach vacations to mountain escapes.

Jackson Hole Is Hottest U.S. Destination For Early Summer Bookings

The Jackson Hole area is the hottest U.S. destination for early summer bookings, according to data from AirDNA which tracks AirBnb, VRBO and other short-term rentals. The area has a 57% occupancy rate on the books for June, a 20% increase over last year.

Renée JeanApril 10, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, April 10, 2026

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Jake NicholsApril 10, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, April 10, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * New Wyoming Pipeline? * Mother Charged In Death Of 4-Month-Old * Freedom Caucus Members Split On Gov’s Race

Mac WatsonApril 10, 2026

Wyoming Ranchers Split On Opening Mexico Border To Beef After Screwworm Outbreak

Wyoming ranchers are split on the USDA considering a phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border to beef following a devastating screwworm outbreak. Some say it could mean lower prices, but others will be “greatly opposed to it."

Kate MeadowsApril 10, 2026

Scott Clem: America Didn’t Run Out of Coal, It Ran Out of Common Sense

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "To put it bluntly, Americans are being squeezed by energy monopolies that have lost the spirit of excellence because they lack competition, and by government watchdogs who are failing to protect ratepayers."

Scott ClemApril 10, 2026

Despite being in the Wyoming Freedom Caucus together, neither Rep. Ken Pendergraft (right) nor Rep. Jeremy Haroldson (left) were shocked Thursday to find they're endorsing different candidates in the Wyoming governor’s race.

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Members Split On Who Should Be Governor

Despite being in the Freedom Caucus together, neither Rep. Pendergraft nor Rep. Haroldson were shocked Thursday to find they're endorsing different candidates in the governor’s race. Pendergraft is behind Brent Bien while Haroldson supports Degenfelder.

Clair McFarlandApril 09, 2026

Gillette Woman Says She Tried To Burn Down Shed To Kill ‘Black Panthers’ Inside

When trying to burn down a stranger’s shed because there are “black panthers” inside, it may be less incriminating to not use mail addressed to yourself to start the fire. Instead, a Gillette woman was bound over Wednesday to face a felony arson charge.

Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026

Juliette Martinez faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 4-month-old son. The boy's father, Joseph Hanson, also has been charged with first-degree murder. His booking photo was not available from the Laramie County Detention Center.

Mother Charged With First-Degree Murder In Death Of 4-Month-Old Had 58 Missing Texts

The parents of a 4-month-old Cheyenne boy who died of severe brain injuries made their first court appearances Thursday on first-degree murder charges. Police say 58 texts from before the boy was taken to the hospital were missing from the mother’s phone.

Greg JohnsonApril 09, 2026

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