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Wyoming Man Says He Cruised Billings Homeless Shelters 'Looking For Hookers'

A 78-year-old Wyoming man has pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated sex trafficking after telling investigators he was “looking for hookers” as he cruised Billings, Montana, homeless shelters. He allegedly offered women cash, food and vodka for sex.

Kolby FedoreAugust 20, 2026

Eric Barlow (right) speaks to a voter days before the primary election.

No, Closet Democrats Didn't Nominate Republican Barlow For Gov., Politicos Say

Despite claims that Eric Barlow won the Republican primary for governor due to closet Democrats, political analysts disagree. Also, an analysis of voter registration and turnout percentages predicts Barlow winning even without the margin of likely crossover.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2026

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The Impact Of Trump's Expansion Of Hunting, Fishing On Wildlife Refuges In Wyoming

Three of Wyoming's national wildlife refuges will see modest changes from the new plan to open 92 million acres to hunting and fishing. It's touted as the "largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service."

Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2026

Wolf 1090F, of the Mollie’s pack in Yellowstone National Park, recently hit the age of 12 years. That makes her her the oldest living wolf in the park, and one of the oldest ever.

Nevada Hunter Vows To Kill Famous Yellowstone Mollie's Pack Wolf 1090F In Wyoming

A Nevada hunter and social media influencer is vowing to come to Wyoming to kill the leader of Yellowstone National Park's oldest wolf pack, the Mollie's. “The matriarch 1090F is going down on the 15th of September,” he says.

Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2026

Alibi Wood Fire Pizzaria & Bakery, a Laramie landmark for decades, is being sold.

Laramie Landmark The Alibi, Made Famous By Guy Fieri, On The Market For $3 Million

The Alibi, a Laramie landmark since 1953 and a favorite for generations of University of Wyoming students, is on the market for nearly $3 million. Now known for its wood-fired pizza, it was made famous by Guy Fieri on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

Greg JohnsonAugust 20, 2026

Image of the sky, green mountains and a city below. Caracas: the capital city of Venezuela.

Bibles for Venezuela: Hope in the Midst of Devastation

Vision Beyond Borders has helped bring God’s Word to people throughout Venezuela. Following two devastating earthquakes, the need for both Bibles and humanitarian assistance has become even greater.

August 20, 2026

After Tuesday's Republican primary election gutted the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, the caucus says it’s far from dead — and will regroup. “I don’t think any of us anticipated this kind of loss,” said former chair John Bear.

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Says It’s Not Dead After Devastating Primary Losses

After Tuesday's Republican primary election gutted the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, the caucus says it’s far from dead — and will regroup. “I don’t think any of us anticipated this kind of loss,” said former chair John Bear.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2026

Lake Helen in Wyoming's Cloud Peak Wilderness, part of the state's more than 3 million acres of federal roadless areas.

Fate Of 3.3 Million Acres Of Roadless Areas In Wyoming About To Be Decided

The 2001 Clinton-era Roadless Rule could soon end, opening 3.3 million acres of national forests in Wyoming for road construction. Harriet Hageman calls the rule a disaster, while roadless supporters say it protects prime hunting, fishing and tourism.

Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2026

Joe Ricketts speaks Wednesday at the Saving Yellowstone summit at the Jackson Fork Ranch near Bondurant.

Polarizing Billionaire Joe Ricketts Says He’s Focused On 'Saving Yellowstone'

Billionaire Joe Ricketts once wanted to build a mega-resort on his 1,300-acre ranch and rename Bondurant “Little Jackson Hole.” Now he's focused on "Saving Yellowstone." "If we don’t move now, it will be gone forever,” he said Wednesday.

Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2026

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Attempted Murder Charge For Teen Accused Of Putting Gun To Head Of Another Teen

A Cheyenne 17-year-old has been charged as an adult with attempted murder for allegedly putting a gun to the head of a Colorado teen, then shooting at him multiple times as the other teen was driving away.

Kerry DrakeAugust 19, 2026

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Herd Of Wandering, Hungry Cattle Doesn’t Care Grazing Is Banned At Yellowstone

A herd of cattle inadvertently broke into Yellowstone National Park earlier this week, grazing where no cattle have grazed for more than 120 years. That’s because the park has banned issuing grazing permits in Yellowstone.

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2026

House Speaker Chip Nieman and other Wyoming Freedom Caucus members outside the Capitol during this year's legislative session.

The Great Wyoming Freedom Caucus Massacre — By The Numbers

After Tuesday’s primary, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is being gutted from about a 35-member bloc in the state House to about 10. Of those likely to reach the House after the general election, about 43 say they don’t align with the controversial caucus.

Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2026

An Alta coffee shop owner asked pro-life group not to meet at his Driggs, Idaho, shop — then compared his right to do so in his business to refusing to host the KKK. Death threats have been "nonstop" since their clash went viral.

Alta Coffee Shop Owner: 'Nonstop Death Threats' Since Clash With Pro-Lifers

An Alta, Wyoming, man says he and his wife have received "nonstop death threats" since a confrontation with a pro-life group inside their Driggs coffee shop, Wydaho Roasters, went viral. “You'd think we're performing abortions in our shop," the owner said.

Kolby FedoreAugust 19, 2026

A small data center is taking shape in Fremont County, but officials there say they don't know much about the project and aren't sure just how much regulatory power they'll have. Fremont has some of Wyoming’s most permissive zoning laws. Above, construction on a data center outside of Cheyenne.

Plan For Data Center Puts Spotlight On Lax Fremont County Zoning Laws

A small data center is taking shape in Fremont County, but officials there say they don't know much about the project and aren't sure just how much regulatory power they'll have. Fremont has some of Wyoming’s most permissive zoning laws.

Kate MeadowsAugust 19, 2026

The 11-turbine Casper Wind Farm is on its way out.

Defunct For Years, 'Eyesore' Casper Wind Farm Turbines Finally Coming Down

The 11 turbines at the Casper Wind Farm north of Evansville are finally coming down after years of inactivity. There were high hopes for the turbines when commissioned in 2009, but a former county commissioner now calls them an "eyesore."

Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2026

Eva Martinez

No Death Penalty For Cheyenne Woman Accused Of Killing Newborn 38 Years Ago

The death penalty won’t be pursued against a Cheyenne woman accused of murdering and abandoning her newborn baby boy in a ditch 38 years ago. “The baby was a fully developed, full-term, 6.5-pound baby,” authorities report.

Greg JohnsonAugust 19, 2026

State Treasurer Curt Meier (left), Secretary of State Chuck Gray (right)

Primary Election Winners: Curt Meier Got The Best Deal Per Vote, Chuck Gray The Worst

Among Wyoming GOP primary election winners, Treasurer Curt Meier got the best deal of campaign expense per vote at $1.61, and U.S. House nominee Chuck Gray the worst, at $44. Including the runners-up, Reid Rasner spent the most with a staggering $209 per vote.

Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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

Jake NicholsAugust 19, 2026

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