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Nathan Winters: Why I Support Megan Degenfelder for Governor

Guest columnist Nathan Winters says, "It is not enough for the candidate to exercise wisdom. Those of us choosing the candidate must exercise wisdom as well. That is why I am proud to support Megan Degenfelder for governor."

Guest ColumnAugust 13, 2026

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Ken Buck: Biden's Supposed Savings Just Added Even More to the National Debt

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Under Biden, inflation rose more than 20%. Real wages and benefits fell by over 3%. Inflation exceeded the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the entirety of his term, compelling the central bank to raise interest rates."

Ken BuckAugust 13, 2026

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Gillette Man Accused Of Raping Woman, Calling Her His 'Little Beat Victim'

A Gillette man who allegedly raped a woman and called her his “little beat victim” was charged Tuesday with eight felonies. Investigators say the woman had a black eye, bite marks, bruises, and rib and abdomen pain.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 12, 2026

Platte County officials say they want safeguards in place before data centers arrive, but residents argued the rules are being shaped without enough public input.

Platte County Meeting Gets Contentious Over Proposed Data Center

Dozens of residents packed the meeting room and hallway at a meeting of the Platte County Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday night, their voices often rising as they shared their concerns about a massive data center project.

Kate MeadowsAugust 12, 2026

Debris is scattered across properties near South Highway 59 and Rattlesnake Road in Campbell County after a possible tornado Wednesday afternoon ripped roofs from buildings, damaged homes and overturned a camper

Suspected Tornado Rips Through Campbell County, Leaving Widespread Property Damage

A violent storm ripped through southern Campbell County on Wednesday afternoon, tearing roofs from buildings, demolishing a vacant mobile home, flipping a camper upside down and requiring emergency crews to rescue four people from a damaged home.

Kolby FedoreAugust 12, 2026

Supporters of license plate readers in Wyoming say they work, while opponents agree, saying that’s the problem. Police talk “in terms of if everything goes right with them, and I talk about them in terms of if something goes wrong," says an opponent.

Supporters Say Cheyenne License Plate Readers Work; Opponents Say That’s The Problem

Supporters of license plate readers in Wyoming say they work, and opponents agree — saying that’s the problem. Getting dangerous people off the streets is the best outcome, but it shouldn’t be at the cost of everyone's personal rights, says one opponent.

Greg JohnsonAugust 12, 2026

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service engine suppresses fire activity on the Weiser Knoll Fire

Lower Temps, Rain Help Firefighters Contain 30% Of 16,500-Acre Fire Near Lander

Thanks to lower temperatures and light rain Wednesday, the Weiser Knoll fire near Lander was 30% contained and another blaze at Fort Washakie was fully contained. The Weiser Knoll Fire in grass, sagebrush and juniper remained at 16,500 acres.

Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2026

Ron Star and Knuckles stop for fuel at Muddy Gap while riding home from Sturgis.

Zoinks! Gas Is $6 A Gallon In Muddy Gap — That's 42% Higher Than Wyoming Average

If you need gas while traveling on Wyoming Highway 220 near Independence Rock, get ready to pay for it through the nose. Gas is selling for $6 a gallon — 42% higher than the state's average. "We get some angry customers," says manager Tavienna Lozier.

Kolby FedoreAugust 12, 2026

Michael Ray Watts, a 37-year-old Casper man, faces potential prison time for allegedly driving a Polaris UTV side-by-side while intoxicated and causing serious injury to a passenger who fell off while sitting in the back on a cooler.

Casper Man Charged With Driving UTV Drunk; Passenger On Life Support After Fall

A Casper man faces prison time after authorities say he drove a side-by-side while intoxicated and caused a passenger to fall off a cooler in the back. The passenger is on life-support after sustaining head injuries in the fall at Alcova Reservoir.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 12, 2026

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Tinder Date Ends With Newcastle Man Shot Dead, S.D. Man Facing Murder Charge

A Tinder date gone horribly wrong ended with a Newcastle man dead with a hollow-point round in his chest and a South Dakota man facing a second-degree murder charge — and vastly different stories from the couple who had just met for a hook-up.

Greg JohnsonAugust 12, 2026

A multi-vehicle accident between Cody and Yellowstone National Park involving multiple motorcycles on Wednesday morning resulted in one confirmed fatality and five serious injuries, the Wyoming Highway Patrol tells Cowboy State Daily.

UPDATE: Fatality Reported In Crash Involving Four Motorcycles, WYDOT Truck Near Cody

An accident involving multiple motorcycles and a WYDOT truck has resulted in at least one fatality and serious injuries on U.S. Highway 14-16-20 near Cody. "I counted at least three bodies that I could see lying on the ground, not moving," one witness said.

Andrew RossiAugust 12, 2026

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Eric Barlow Earns Most In $3 Million Wyoming Governor's Race, Degenfelder Second

Campaign finance reports filed Tuesday show Eric Barlow out-earned Megan Degenfelder in the gubernatorial primary election with about $1.54 million, while Degenfelder posted nearly $1.3 million. The whole contest shows a roughly $3 million haul.

Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2026

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Fred Harrison: The Discipline to Govern — Why Wyoming Conservatives Must Unite

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Back when the Legislature was more collegial, there was an adage often said: 'Some of my friends are for this, some of my friends are against it, and I’m with my friends.' It is a witty line. It is also a terrible philosophy for a primary election."

Fred HarrisonAugust 12, 2026

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Tony Ross: Why Eric Barlow Deserves Our Support: A Vision for Wyoming’s Future

Guest columnist Tony Ross writes, "When Barlow talks about Wyoming, he isn't reciting talking points. He's describing the life he has actually lived here. He’s talking about his friends and neighbors."

Guest ColumnAugust 12, 2026

An elk calf got entangled in some barbed wire over the weekend but thankfully a Wyoming ranch hand rescued it.

Hooray! Ranch Hand Rescues Squealing Elk Calf Entangled In Barbed Wire

An elk calf got entangled in barbed wire over the weekend at a ranch in southern Montana but thankfully a ranch hand from Buffalo, Wyoming, heard it squealing and rescued it. “We care about all of the wildlife living out here,” he told Cowboy State Daily.

Mark HeinzAugust 12, 2026

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Black Bear Attacks Woman Hiking With Dogs Near Jackson, Hiking Trail Closed

A woman was hospitalized Monday after a presumed black bear attacked her while hiking with her dogs near Teton Pass. Game and Fish officials, who closed the trail, described the incident as a "defensive encounter."

Mark HeinzAugust 11, 2026

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Yellowstone Tourists Watch As Rangers Use Kitchen Knives To Dismember Bison

A crowd gathered in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley on Monday as three rangers used kitchen knives to dismember a bison carcass. "They opened up her belly and backside to expose more flesh and blood for the predators to smell," one tour guide said.

Andrew RossiAugust 11, 2026

U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner (left), Freedom Caucus member Rep. John Bear (right)

U.S. House Candidate Reid Rasner Calls For Defeat Of "Freedom Caucus Losers"

U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner on Tuesday called for the defeat of "Freedom Caucus losers." Rep. John Bear, a prominent member of the group, said Rasner is a "failed career candidate who has brought division, dysfunction and political games to our state."

Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2026

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