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Driver Says Car Smelled Like Pot When He Got It, Then 75 Pounds Of It Found In Trunk
The driver of a Honda stopped on a rural Campbell County highway Sunday said the car was rented, and it smelled like marijuana when he got it. That’s probably because there was 75 pounds of pot in the trunk, along with more than 1,000 grams of liquid THC.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
After Abortion Ruling, Powell City Councilman Calls For 'Hanging Bad Judges'
A Powell City councilman suggested on Facebook that Wyoming start “hanging bad judges” after a judge blocked the state’s most recent abortion ban. A former Wyoming Supreme Court Justice said, “This man is obviously an idiot and does not deserve public office."
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2026
Rock Springs Hotel Manager Accused Of $200K Fraud By Making Up Guests Is Arrested
The former manager of a Rock Springs hotel accused of embezzling nearly $200,000 through fake guests and cash deals for long-term stays has been arrested. She was bound over to felony court Friday.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
Court Rules 2nd Amendment Covers Firearms Parts, Good News for Those Who Build Guns
A federal court ruled that firearms parts without serial numbers could be protected under the Second Amendment. That’s good news for Wyomingites who build or customize their own guns, which one enthusiast likened to “Barbie dolls for men.”
Mark HeinzApril 28, 2026
Angry Cheyenne Residents Speak Out Against Annexation And Proposed Data Center
Dozens of angry Cheyenne residents spoke out Monday against a 1,200-acre annexation and possible data center before City Council tabled the decision. “To me it looks like a quick way to make a nice big buck,” said one woman about the landowner's motive.
Kate MeadowsApril 28, 2026
Wyoming AG Says Gray Doesn't Have To Reveal Advice On Giving Voter Info To Feds
In a sharply-worded letter to Cheyenne attorney George Powers, the Wyoming Attorney General's office said Sec. of State Chuck Gray doesn't have to release the legal advice he may have received before handing sensitive voter data to the federal government.
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2026
Dry, Dry, Dry: Wyoming Gets Less Than Half of Anticipated Precipitation in April
Wyoming had another month of below-average moisture in April, which worsened the abnormally dry to exceptional drought situations across the state. Meteorologist Don Day says he's more "gun-shy" about forecasts than at any other point in his career.
Andrew RossiApril 28, 2026
Towing A Boat In Wyoming At 104 MPH Isn’t Guaranteed Jail, But It Could Kill You
A driver caught towing a boat on I-25 near Wheatland at 104 mph got a ticket, but didn’t go to jail. The Wyoming highway patrol says there’s no set threshold that triggers automatic jail for speeders, but towing a boat in triple digits could kill you.
Kolby FedoreApril 28, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 28, 2026
Live Auction Week in Cody: Lock Stock & Barrel Takes the Stage
Lock Stock & Barrel to Host Three-Day Live Auction in Cody This Week.
April 28, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Tuesday's headlines include: * Amazon Increases Footprint * Opposition To Data Centers Grows * Neighbor: Sheridan Shooter 'Sprayed' Cop Cars
Mac WatsonApril 28, 2026
GOP Senate Challengers Emerge To Take On Harriet Hageman In Primary
Harriet Hageman has the endorsements of President Trump and Sens. Barrasso and Lummis in the 2026 Wyoming race for U.S. Senate. Even so, she won't be unopposed in the primary, facing rancher Sam Mead and Jimmy Skovgard, both multi-generation Wyomingites.
Clair McFarlandApril 28, 2026
Hotels, Convention Center And Indoor Arena Could Follow PRCA To Cheyenne
Now that the PRCA’s move to Cheyenne is official, local leaders are sketching big plans to turn the 416-acre Hitching Post subdivision into a Western "Field of Dreams" for rodeo. That could include hotels, a convention center and an indoor arena.
Renée JeanApril 28, 2026
Millions Love Watching North Dakota Rancher Get Bullied By Baby Bison
John and Makayla Otto are bottle-feeding a belligerent baby bison on their ranch near Plaza, North Dakota. “I’ve had my ass handed to me about four different times now,” John says — and millions of people love watching the little guy bully him.
Andrew RossiApril 27, 2026
Neighbor Says Sheridan Shooter 'Sprayed' Cop Cars With Gunshots During Standoff
A woman went from house to house pleading for help early Sunday morning, telling neighbors her husband “has a gun." A neighbor said Monday that the man "sprayed" police cars with gunshots for around 20 minutes before being shot and hospitalized.
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2026
In Gun-Friendly Wyoming, When Is It OK To Shoot Somebody?
Wyoming law is about as friendly as it gets toward gun rights and self-defense, but even here, the rules for opening fire on somebody are complicated. The wrong decision can land a shooter in big legal trouble.
Mark HeinzApril 27, 2026
Dave Simpson: So, Who Won The Budget Session Battle?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Did you hear the story how Weaksauce Republicans saved the budget session from the slash-and-burn Freedom Caucus? Typical anti-Freedom Caucus spin from liberal Republicans who forgot which brand they're supposed to be riding for."
Dave SimpsonApril 27, 2026
Guest Column: Wyoming Powered America for a Century. It’s Not Done Yet.
Guest columnist Betsey Hale writes, "The digital economy needs power. Wyoming has it. The question is whether we are going to compete hard enough to make sure the investment lands here rather than somewhere else."
Guest ColumnApril 27, 2026
Opposition To Cheyenne Data Centers Grows As City Moves To Add Them
Opposition to Cheyenne data centers is growing as residents become more vocal and sign petitions against them. One councilman says development has happened so fast, it’s "completely outstripped the ability of the county and the city to plan."
Kate MeadowsApril 27, 2026
Green River Man Accused Of Threatening Wife To ‘Saw Her Head Off’ During Fight
A Green River man was charged Friday for a violent domestic attack during which he’s accused of threatening his wife to “saw her head off.” Police also say their 12-year-old son also had his wrist broken when he tried to defend his mom.
Kolby FedoreApril 27, 2026
Amazon’s Rural Push Brings Fast Deliveries — And Jobs — To Remote Wyoming
Amazon is spending $4 billion this year to expand its reach with same-day and next-day deliveries to some of America’s most remote places, including in Wyoming. For rural residents and small businesses, the fast deliveries are game-changing.
Renée JeanApril 27, 2026
Homicide Charge For FedEx Driver Accused Of Plowing Into Men Fixing Truck On I-80
A FedEx driver will be in court Wednesday to face a charge of aggravated homicide, accused of slamming into a stalled truck on the shoulder of I-80. One of two men trying to fix the truck was killed, while another suffered catastrophic injuries.
Kolby FedoreApril 27, 2026
Construction Begins On Wyoming’s 2,000-Acre, ‘World-Class’ Shooting Range
Construction on what many Wyoming officials say will be a “world-class” shooting range near Cody officially got underway Saturday. “We wanted a wow factor,” said Rep. Art Washut as the range was christened by its first shots — fired from an M1 Garand.
Andrew RossiApril 27, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, April 27, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 27, 2026