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Mexican Trucker Accused Of Furious Canyon Rampage Trying To Stay In U.S.

A Mexican national who faces eight felonies is attempting to stay in the country after he allegedly chased down and tried to ram travelers off the road in Snake River Canyon. He "deliberately crossed the centerline and targeted our vehicle," one victim said.

Clair McFarlandJuly 10, 2026

Screenshot of video taken in late June in the Dayton Gulch Road area of the Bighorn Mountains, shows what is allegedly a grizzly bear.

Distant Video Of Bear In Bighorn Mountains Reignites Debate Over Grizzlies In Area

A Lovell man says he thinks a bear he spotted off Dayton Gulch Road in the Bighorn Mountains last week was a grizzly. Casey Jones took a quick video of the bear and said,"The hump between the shoulders, that’s what got me to thinking it’s a grizzly."

Mark HeinzJuly 10, 2026

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Second Half Of Smarter Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Proposed, From Guernsey To Oklahoma

A new crude oil pipeline proposed between Guernsey and Oklahoma that could carry up to 1.3 million barrels of crude per day would strengthen Wyoming’s role as a key crossroads. A national analyst said Guernsey is the Rocky Mountain's "most important hub."

Renée JeanJuly 10, 2026

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Rod Miller: Sombrero Etiquette for Politicians

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Nothing says 'dude' or 'drugstore' more than a politician wearing a hat that makes them look they are cos-playing. So please consider this screed as a helpful primer on the proper wearing of a cowboy hat – a Stetsons for Dummies, if you will."

Rod MillerJuly 10, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Why Dave Simpson Is Wrong About Crime And The Need For More Police

Dear editor: Just because Dave Simpson and his Republican buddies live in a false fear narrative does not mean the rest of sane society should follow along. We need to incarcerate far fewer people and require less police.

July 10, 2026

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Letter To The Editor: Dave Simpson Is Wrong About Democratic Socialists

Dear editor: Being a progressive Democrat is not about any of columnist Dave Simpson’s wild claims and it’s more than the price of gasoline and forever wars.

July 09, 2026

Work at the $1.2 billion Related Ditigal campus in east Cheyenne.

Wyoming Local Officials Say They Never Signed Data Center Nondisclosure Agreements

Wyoming local government leaders in data center-heavy areas who spoke with Cowboy State Daily on Thursday say they've never signed nondisclosure agreements with data center companies. The agreements can be legal if built correctly, however.

Clair McFarlandJuly 09, 2026

With Pathfinder Reservoir less than 24% full, some farmers and ranchers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska are being warned they could be out of irrigation water by the first week of August. Drought has left reservoirs drained and canals low.

Eastern Wyoming Irrigation District Warns Water Could Vanish By Early August

With Pathfinder Reservoir less than 24% full, some farmers and ranchers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska are being warned they could be out of irrigation water by the first week of August. Drought has left reservoirs drained and canals low.

Kate MeadowsJuly 09, 2026

Ashley Rose Jackson and her son, Will, dressed as Buzz Lightyear for Halloween. Jackson's mother said Will was the center of her daughter's world, and the pair often shared matching costumes and adventures together.

‘Quiet Moments Are The Hardest,’ Mom Says Of Casper Woman Killed By Ex-Boyfriend

Two months after a Casper woman was killed during a child custody exchange with her ex-boyfriend, her mother says she wants people to know who her daughter was. "The quiet moments are the hardest," she said. "She had her whole life ahead of her."

Kolby FedoreJuly 09, 2026

Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman in a Thursday letter is demanding answers from Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg about how its Cheyenne data center contaminated the city’s wastewater system. “I am deeply concerned,” she wrote.

Hageman Demands Answers From Zuckerberg About Cheyenne Data Center Contamination

Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman in a Thursday letter is demanding answers from Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg about how its Cheyenne data center contaminated the city’s wastewater system. “I am deeply concerned,” she wrote.

Clair McFarlandJuly 09, 2026

A relatively cool day in Worland on Thursday compared to the upcoming weekend where temperatures are expected to top 110 degrees

Hot, Hot, Hot: Triple Digits Forecast In Wyoming For At Least Three Days

The National Weather Service is predicting a record-breaking weekend for many locations in Wyoming with "dangerously hot conditions" in the forecast. Temperatures will be hottest in the Big Horn Basin with Worland and Greybull expected to top 110 degrees.

Andrew RossiJuly 09, 2026

A Big Horn County grandfather and mother have been charged after a baby died Monday in a 95-degree trailer filled with feces, garbage and a 5-gallon bucket of human waste. "The infant's diaper was completely saturated in urine,” an investigator says.

Big Horn Grandpa, Mom Charged After Baby Dies In 95-Degree Feces-Filled Trailer

A Big Horn County grandfather and mother have been charged after a baby died Monday in a 95-degree trailer filled with feces, garbage and a 5-gallon bucket of human waste. "The infant's diaper was completely saturated in urine,” an investigator says.

Kolby FedoreJuly 09, 2026

A Uinta County rancher charged with videotaping two others roping, riding and spurring a cow moose in May 2021 is continuing toward a trial date next month. Two other men in the case have entered plea deals with a special prosecutor.

Trial Set For Uinta County Rancher Charged In Moose Torture Incident

A Uinta County rancher charged with videotaping two others torturing a sickly moose by roping, riding and spurring it is continuing toward a trial date next month. Two other men in the case have entered plea deals with a special prosecutor.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 09, 2026

The Guernsey, Wyoming, Town Hall.

State Audit Finds $1.3 Million Deficit In Guernsey, Town Official Says No Money Is Missing

A state audit of the Town of Guernsey's finances flagged a $1.3 million deficit and identified multiple issues with the town's accounting practices. Treasurer Hillary Dawson said the large negative number does not mean the town is missing money.

Kate MeadowsJuly 09, 2026

Theresa McIntosh, 41, was shot and killed in her home just south of Cheyenne on March 6, 2026. Her son, who was 14 at the time, has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.

Attorney For Cheyenne Teen Accused Of Killing Mom Wants Him Out Of Adult Court

A Cheyenne boy who was 14 when he allegedly shot his mom in the head and charged as an adult with first-degree murder should be in juvenile court, his attorney argues in a Tuesday court motion. It claims his mother “verbally and physically abused” him.

Greg JohnsonJuly 09, 2026

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Tom Lubnau: Eric Barlow, A Man For The Times

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Eric Barlow and I got off to a rocky start. Barlow was one of the most vocal constituents in a district that covered half of rural Campbell County – which, through redistricting, has since been divided into pieces of four house districts."

Tom LubnauJuly 09, 2026

Several Northern Arapaho Tribal members are outraged at a Christian pastor who spoke against their religious customs that honor a pipe artifact as a link to the Creator. "We know that Jesus is enough," she said. One Arapaho countered, "(She) can leave."

Arapaho Members Furious At Christian Preacher Who Spoke Against Rituals

Several Northern Arapaho Tribe members are outraged at a Christian pastor who spoke against their religious customs and encouraged worship of Jesus instead. One Arapaho member told Cowboy State Daily that the church is "not welcome here anymore."

Clair McFarlandJuly 08, 2026

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Jane Doe Found Dead On I-25 On-Ramp In April ID'd As Wyoming Woman

The Jane Doe found dead on Interstate 25 near Cheyenne in April has been identified as Brittany Smith, a 37-year-old Wyoming woman. Smith was struck by a northbound Kia Sportage on the on-ramp from Missile Drive on April 20.

Jen KocherJuly 08, 2026

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