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Wyoming Army National Guard headquarters in Cheyenne.

Wyoming National Guard Feeling Money Pinch From Inauguration, ICE Missions

The Wyoming National Guard is preparing to help ICE, and provided $250,000 worth of security for President Trump’s inauguration. Now the Guard is bracing to cut back on normal "business," saying those responses could cause a budget shortfall if Congress doesn't help.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025

Search Suspended For Minnesota Hiker Who Disappeared After Climbing Cloud Peak

In a “heartbreaking” decision, the search for a Minnesota hiker who disappeared July 29 in the Cloud Peak Wilderness has been suspended. “We have to face the reality” that Grant Gardner’s odds of survival “have run out,” said the Big Horn County sheriff.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025

An already-busy year for Carbon County Search and Rescue got busier Monday when a mushroom hunter was stranded with a severely injured ankle deep in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Injured Mushroom Hunter Pulled Out Of Rugged Area In Medicine Bow Forest

An already-busy year for Carbon County Search and Rescue got busier Monday when a mushroom hunter became injured, stranded and in "severe danger" deep in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

Wyoming’s Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober has been named 2025 State Tourism Director of the Year. She says showing off how great Wyoming is makes it easy.

Wyoming’s Diane Shober Named Best Tourism Director In The Nation

Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober has been named the national State Tourism Director of the Year for 2025. She says showing off how great Wyoming is makes it easy.

Renée JeanAugust 21, 2025

Beo, a 7-year-old Siberian husky, went missing when he crossed a river during a family camping trip in the Wind River Mountains. People kept spotting Beo, but weren't been able to catch him for a week.

People Keep Seeing Cheyenne Dog Lost In Wind River Mountains, But Can’t Catch Him

Beo, a 7-year-old Siberian husky, has been missing since he crossed a river during a family camping trip in the Wind River Mountains on Friday. People keep spotting Beo, but haven’t been able to catch him yet.

Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2025

A Sublette County grand jury on Wednesday decided to indict Daniel man Cody Roberts with cruelty to animals, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of $5,000, the county’s top prosecutor said.

Cody Roberts, Accused Daniel Wolf Abuser, Indicted For Felony Cruelty To Animals

A Sublette County grand jury on Wednesday greenlit the indictment of Daniel man Cody Roberts for cruelty to animals, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of $5,000, the county’s top prosecutor says.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

Tom Lubnau: Wyoming’s Not So Free Market Economy

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Recent political events indicate a trend in Wyoming away from a free market economy into a bureaucratic government economy where those in power pick the winners and losers."

Tom LubnauAugust 20, 2025

Counselor's Sexual Harassment Case Against Casper Psychiatrist Is ‘Resolved’

The lawsuit filed by a licensed counselor accusing a Casper-based psychiatrist of sexual harassment has been resolved and dismissed without a trial. Along with making sexually-charged comments to women, he allegedly would joke about his own genitals.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

Ethan Overton of Laramie was archery hunting for a bighorn sheep ewe in the Ferris-Seminoe area when he discovered this massive bighorn ram skull.

Bowhunter Out For Bighorn Stumbles Across Trophy-Sized Ram’s Skull With Intact Horns

In a fantastic twist of fortune, a Wyoming archery hunter was out to fill a bighorn sheep ewe tag when he discovered the skull and horns of a trophy-sized bighorn ram. It’s a rare “deadhead” find that most hunters dream about.

Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2025

Ranchers and others have been defending the land against the Red Canyon Fire since it flared up Wednesday night. They have been grateful for the air support and the firefighters who have descended on Hot Springs County to help fight the fire that has gobbled up over 100,000 acres since the lightning strike on Wednesday.

‘These Fires Are Such SOBs’: Weather Drives 127,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire

Temperatures nearing triple digits, near-0% humidity and erratic winds are why Wyoming wildfires “are such SOBs,” meteorologist Don Day says. That means fighting the nearly 127,000-acre Red Canyon Fire this week is “not going to be fun.”

Greg JohnsonAugust 20, 2025

Man Killed By Shot Through Bedroom Wall With Pistol Also A Cheyenne Airman

The man killed in a Saturday shooting in Cheyenne was, like the alleged shooter, an airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, the military branch said Tuesday. The suspect is accused of firing a pistol through a wall, striking the victim.

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

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Jake NicholsAugust 20, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Gas Tax Increase * Crackdown On Illegal Truckers * Continued Worry Over Bat Attacks

Wendy CorrAugust 20, 2025

Wyoming's legislative Transportation committee on Wednesday contemplated a bill to raise Wyoming's fuel tax 43% — from 23 cents to 33 cents by the summer of 2028. But it's challenging, lawmakers, said, where constituents hate the word "tax."

Wyoming Legislators Consider 43% Fuel Tax Hike, WYDOT Warns Of $400M Shortfall

The transportation committee on Wednesday contemplated a bill to raise Wyoming's fuel tax 43% — from 23 cents to 33 cents by the summer of 2028. But it's challenging, lawmakers said, because constituents hate the word "tax."

Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025

Bill Sniffin: My Friend Buck Valdez Died On One Of My Favorite Roads – US 287

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "This column was going to be my love letter to U. S. Highway 287, which I drove this past weekend from central Wyoming to Fort Worth, Texas. I paused to say a prayer for my friend when I came over that hill and drove down to the site where the horrible collision occurred."

Bill SniffinAugust 20, 2025

Many areas of the Red Desert in southwest Wyoming make up an outdoor recreation playground.

Lawmakers Consider Charging Fee For Mountain Biking On Wyoming State Trails

Wyoming might start charging bicyclists to use state trails. Riders and mountain biking advocates said they might support a fee as long as the money goes back into trail building and maintenance.

Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2025

No Matter Whether It’s Legal Or Not, Hunters Likely To Corner-Cross Anyway

Regardless of all the hype and controversy around corner-crossing, hunters say it doesn’t really matter. No matter what the U.S. Supreme Court or Wyoming Legislature decide on the issue, they’ll probably do it anyway.

Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2025

Wyoming Is First State To Launch Its Own Digital Currency — Frontier Stable Token

Wyoming became the first state in the nation Tuesday to launch its own digital currency. It’s a huge deal, an expert says about the Frontier Stable Token, which is backed by the U.S. dollar and short-term U.S. Treasury bills.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025

Casper Man Accused Of Stealing $138,000 In Car Parts From Former Employer

A 53-year-old Casper man faces five theft charges in Casper Circuit Court for allegedly stealing $138,000 worth of vehicle parts from his former employer. He’s also accused of putting those parts on his own vehicles.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025

Health Officials Still Looking For Lodge Guests Exposed To Rabid Bat Colony

State health officials are still looking for hundreds of people from 38 states and seven countries potentially exposed to rabies while staying at a lodge in Grand Teton National Park after a bat colony was found in the attic.

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2025

People meet, mingle, and admire the 103 pieces of art selected for the 44th Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale.

World Famous Buffalo Bill Western Art Show And Sale Opens For 44th Year

The world-famous Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody is open for its 44th year. More than 100 works of Western art valued at more than $1.25 million are on display through the show’s live auction Sept. 19.

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2025

Commercial truckers check in at the Cheyenne Port of Entry about 5 miles north of the Wyoming-Colorado border.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Backs State Bill To Ban Non-English Speaking Truckers

The Wyoming Highway Patrol on Tuesday said it supports legislation to enforce English-language requirements of truckers. During testimony, a trooper referenced a high-profile crash in Florida where an illegal truck driver killed three people last week.

Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2025

A day after the death of an F.E. Warren Air Force Base airman, the Air Force suspended the use of the M18 modular handgun. A Wyoming gunsmith said the guns have a history of reported unintentional firings, which could be due to an ill-fitting striker design.

Fatal F.E. Warren Shooting Further Hurts Sig Sauer’s Already-Damaged Reputation

The already-battered reputation of Sig Sauer pistols will continue to suffer in the wake of a fatal shooting at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, regardless of whether the pistol involved malfunctioned, gun industry experts say.

Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2025

Hundreds piled into the gym at Hot Springs County High School on Monday for their first meeting with officials fighting the 110,000-acre Red Canyon Fire. It was emotional, as locals related how their ranches and livelihoods have been devastated.

114,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire Has Devastated Ranches, Livelihoods, Locals Say

Hundreds piled into the auditorium at Hot Springs County High School on Monday for their first meeting with officials fighting the 114,000-acre Red Canyon Fire. It was emotional, as locals related how their ranches and livelihoods have been devastated.

Jackie DorothyAugust 19, 2025

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