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State Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, left, and challenger Doug Moore.

John Bear, One Of The Freedom Caucus’ Most Powerful Members, Has A Challenger

John Bear, one of the most powerful members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, has a GOP challenger for his Gillette House district. "I don’t see myself being a career politician,” said Doug Moore. “I am the only conservative in this race,” countered Bear.

Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026

The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration has installed license plate cameras on or around the Wind River Reservation, authorities confirmed Thursday.

License Plate Cameras At Entrances To Wind River Reservation Spark Controversy

The Drug Enforcement Administration has installed license plate cameras on or around the Wind River Reservation, authorities confirmed Thursday. "All this stuff is somewhat '1984'-ish," Sen. Cale Case said. "It’s a big step in our surveillance society.”

Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026

Dane Eyerly was visiting Yellowstone National Park when he got this photo of another visitor illegally on a thermal feature taking selfies. "Don't be this guy," Eyerly advised in sharing the photos to the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Facebook group.

'Don't Be This Guy': Yellowstone Selfie Seeker Steps Illegally Onto Hot Spring

A man in Yellowstone was caught stepping illegally onto a fragile hot spring could get jail time and a hefty fine when park rangers catch up to him. “Don’t be this guy,” said a visitor who posted a photo of the offender on Thursday.

Andrew RossiJune 18, 2026

Wyoming Congressional Delegation Doesn't Support Democrat Bill To Stop Federal Land Sales

Wyoming's congressional delegation says they do not support a Democrat bill that bans the sale of large swaths of federal lands. “I oppose any effort to make public land management more difficult ... and threaten our Western way of life," Hageman said.

Mark HeinzJune 18, 2026

Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Mom’s Shooting Set For Trial

A Cheyenne 14-year-old charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the death of his mother is set for a jury trial in less than two months. His defense claims he was emotionally abused, while investigators say he admitted he hated his mother.

Greg JohnsonJune 18, 2026

Wyoming Game and Fish personnel outfit a pronghorn doe with a specialized speed-testing collar in the Pinedale area.

Ultimate Test: Wyoming Antelope vs African Cheetah To See Which Animal Is Faster

What a drag! A long-awaited speed test to see whether Wyoming pronghorn are faster than Africa’s cheetahs was a bust. The pronghorn didn’t feel like running and never went faster than 27 mph. Officials are hoping to do another test in the winter.

Mark HeinzJune 18, 2026

Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate Team

Guest Column: The Cost Of Cutting Champions

The Jackson Hole Speech and Debate team writes, "From soccer to FFA to speech and debate to All Northwest Musicians, Wyoming has a long history of excellence. Besides outstanding students, these activities all have something else in common: Proposed financial changes to the Wyoming High School Activities Association would fundamentally rewrite the way that students are able to participate."

Guest ColumnJune 18, 2026

Steve Braithwaite, driver of a 23-foot banana was pulled over in Montana this week

Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops Have Stopped Him 100s Of Times

For 15 years, Steve Braithwaite has driven a 23-foot banana across the country and, on Wednesday, just like hundreds of times before, he was pulled over by law enforcement. "They always find a reason to pull me over," Braithwaite said.

Kolby FedoreJune 18, 2026

A Dodge pickup involved in a double fatal car crash Wednesday evening lay on its side before wreckers righted it and winched it onto a trailer. The driver of the pickup tried to flee the scene, one witness said.

Two Dead, One Tackled And Arrested in Riverton Crash

Two people died Wednesday evening after a two-vehicle crash unfolded in front of Riverton’s Walmart. Law enforcement officers tackled a suspect who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular homicide.

Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Jake NicholsJune 18, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Baggs Suspect Planned Large-Scale Attack * Gillette Hoskinson Clinic Says It Has A Buyer * Truck Overturns With Millions Of Bees In Yellowstone

Mac WatsonJune 18, 2026

The Hot Springs County GOP hosted a Charlie Kirk memorial fundraising dinner May 29, which factored into a controversy at its Monday meeting.

Hot Springs County GOP Members Walk Out After Failed Vote To Drain Account

The Hot Springs County GOP rejected a party leader's bid Monday to nearly drain its bank account and send $4,000 to the state party. Then five people on the losing side of the question walked out, leaving not enough voters to pay their bills.

Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2026

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Jury Finds Former Cheyenne Water Manager Guilty Of Stealing $350K Over A Decade

A Laramie County jury on Wednesday found the former manager of the South Cheyenne Water and Sewer District guilty of stealing about $350,000 from district accounts over a decade. For years, the amounts were small enough to disappear into a stack of utility bills. She faces up to 10 years in prison.

Kolby FedoreJune 17, 2026

A semitruck carrying millions of honeybees flipped over on U.S. Highway 191 in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Cheyenne beekeeper Michael Jordan called the scene "a devastating loss" of hundreds of thousands of dollars to the owners of the bees.

Semitruck Carrying Millions Of Bees Crashes In Yellowstone National Park

A semitruck carrying millions of honeybees flipped over on U.S. Highway 191 in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. Cheyenne beekeeper Michael Jordan called the scene "a devastating loss" of hundreds of thousands of dollars to the owners of the bees.

Andrew RossiJune 17, 2026

Ken Buck: The National Debt Is Making Life In America Unaffordable

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The average American will pay nearly $650,000 in interest fees over the course of their life, according to a recent study. As the national debt goes up, rates go up, and borrowing costs go up."

Ken BuckJune 17, 2026

Drought and consumer demand are pushing beef to record high prices, leaving Wyoming ranchers praying for rain even if Americans are willing to pay more. "It will rain — eventually," says Laramie County rancher Mark Eisele. Above, beef prices at a Cheyenne grocery store on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Wyoming Ranchers Pray For Rain As Drought, Demand Push Beef To Record High Prices

Drought and demand are pushing beef to record high prices, leaving Wyoming ranchers praying for rain even if Americans are willing to pay more. "This is about drought, pure and simple," said a Laramie County rancher.

Kate MeadowsJune 17, 2026

Gillette's Hoskinson Clinic, Set To Close Next Month, Says It May Have Buyer

Hoskinson Health & Wellness in Gillette, which envisioned itself as the "Mayo Clinic of the West" before announcing last month it would close, may have a buyer. The Hoskinson family announced Wednesday it's in talks to sell to a large hospital chain.

Renée JeanJune 17, 2026

Kris Hool shares his concerns about the data center with Natrona County commissioners on Tuesday.

Natrona County Opponents To Data Center Man Camp Call It A 'Travesty' And 'Sin'

Fearful residents from east Natrona County voiced their opposition Tuesday to a proposed man camp for a Prometheus Hyperscale data center in Converse and Natrona counties. One called the proposal a “travesty” and another described it as "a sin."

Dale KillingbeckJune 17, 2026

The man who shot Sgt. Zach Burns in Baggs last week was likely planning a mass shooting, said the Carbon County Sheriff. “The gunman had stockpiled hundreds of AR-15 magazines ... and had been prepared to initiate a large-scale act of violence," he said.

Sheriff Says Baggs Suspect Who Shot Deputy Likely Was Planning 'Large-Scale Act'

The man who shot a deputy in Baggs last week was likely planning something, said the Carbon County Sheriff. “The gunman had stockpiled hundreds of AR-15 magazines ... and had been prepared to initiate a large-scale act of violence," he said.

Greg JohnsonJune 17, 2026

This image is an artistic interpretation of a 2022 incident potentially involving an unidentified flying object (UFO) reported near Colorado Springs. This image is derived from the first-hand narrative description contained in an FBI report that has recently been released.

Pentagon Report Documents Giant Potato-Shaped UFO Over Colorado Springs

After Wyoming lawmakers grappled with the topic of UFOs last year, the Pentagon released a report of five U.S. Army service members who said they observed a giant translucent airborne potato-shaped UFO over the Cheyenne Mountains in 2022.

Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2026

Seminoe Reservoir in Seminoe State Park in Carbon County, Wyoming.

After Feds OK Controversial Seminoe Power Projects, Critics Vow To Fight

Opponents say the proposed 972-megawatt power project at Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County threatens the state's most prized bighorn sheep herd and the "Miracle Mile" section of the North Platte River famed for its blue-ribbon trout fishing.

Mark HeinzJune 17, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds 21-To-26-Year Sentence For Casper Cop Who Caused Standoff

The state Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the 21-to-26-year prison term for a former Casper police officer who shot at other officers during a standoff. He argued a judge wrongly disregarded his plea deal to sentence him to a term five times longer.

Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2026

Uinta County Commissioner Mark Anderson was among those with lots of questions about the data center Prometheus Hyperscale has proposed on his family's ranch land in Uinta County during a May 2026 town hall meeting.

Uinta County OKs Huge Data Center, Some Fear They'll Get Left 'Holding The Bag'

Residents are split over the proposed massive Prometheus Hyperscale data center, which Uinta County commissioners gave a green light Tuesday. “My concern is, Prometheus promises all of these things ... and we end up holding the bag," said a critic.

Renée JeanJune 17, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Sure, Pass Unconstitutional Bills And Blame 'Activist Judges'

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Stupidity is a defense, but it has its limits. Four years of passing the same unconstitutional abortion bills stretches that defense past the breaking point."

Tom LubnauJune 17, 2026

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