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A power substation with wind turbines in the background in Wyoming.

Gov. Gordon Urges Balance As Huge Laramie County Wind Farm Sparks Fierce Debate

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily he maintains support for wind energy development but respects local concerns in the wake of Laramie County’s rejection of a massive wind farm project.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 24, 2025

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Guest Column: Taking Back Control from Dark Money

Wyoming State Sen. Ed Cooper writes, "Outside forces and their dark money have drowned out the voices of everyday Wyomingites. They’re upending the authority of our state and corrupting the balance the Founders intended."

Guest ColumnSeptember 24, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York City.

Letter To The Editor: Enough With The Inflammatory Rhetoric Which Is Causing Violence

Dear editor: Anne MacKinnon's inflammatory letter demonstrates precisely the kind of dialogue that led to two assassination attempts on the life of Donald Trump last year, an assassination attempt on the life of a Supreme Court judge, and the recent murder of Charlie Kirk.

September 24, 2025

Mrs. Erika Kirk joins U.S. President Donald Trump onstage during the memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Letter To The Editor: President Trump Is A Cruel Dictator

Dear editor: Overall, President Trump is looting the country for the gain of himself and his family. Cruelty and greed mark his administration, and there is no telling how far that cruelty and greed will reach.

September 24, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel said cartels are dropping drugs on reservations with drones and it’s time for a counter federal drone attack. The Northern Arapaho Tribal government said it's looking into whether that's happening in Wyoming.

FBI Director: It’s Time To Send Drones To Battle Drugs On The Reservation

FBI Director Kash Patel said cartels are dropping drugs onto reservations with drones and it’s time for a federal drone counterattack. The Northern Arapaho Tribal government said it's looking into whether that's happening in Wyoming.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2025

A bull elk that was trapped in a mud hole by a pond was euthanized by Yellowstone rangers to end its hopeless struggle. Then after winning the carcass from competition, a big bear put on an awesome display of power by dragging the adult elk from the mud.

Incredible Display Of Strength: Grizzly Pulls Elk From Yellowstone Mud Hole

In a scene one Yellowstone employee said was unlike anything she's ever seen, grizzlies were fighting each other over an elk stuck in a mud hole. Finally, one bear used its brute strength to pull the massive carcass out.

Andrew RossiSeptember 23, 2025

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Hageman, Trump Blast United Nations Over Climate Change "Lunacy"

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman joined President Donald Trump on Tuesday bashing the United Nations over climate change policies, calling them "extreme overreach" and saying she has a duty to "defend America's independence against climate lunacy."

Sean BarrySeptember 23, 2025

After a halftime lightning canceled their big performance, the Denver Broncos are making it up to University of Wyoming’s marching band seniors with a VIP game-day invitation and promises of a future show. The team also sent the band some Broncos swag to help make up for the disappointement of not performing.

Broncos Invite UW Marching Band Seniors Back After Halftime Lightning Fiasco

After lightning canceled their big halftime performance earlier this month, the Denver Broncos are making it up to University of Wyoming’s marching band seniors. They've been offered a VIP game-day invitation and promises of a future show.

Justin GeorgeSeptember 23, 2025

Fans of Wolf 1479F described the young female as a curious and active member of the Junction Butte Pack in Yellowstone National Park. She reportedly left the park and was legally killed by a hunter in Montana this month.

Fans Mourn Popular Yellowstone Wolf Killed By Montana Hunter

Fans are mourning the loss of another popular Yellowstone wolf, 1479F, a young female that was killed legally by a hunter in Montana last week. She also was an offspring of the legendary Wolf 907F.

Mark HeinzSeptember 23, 2025

The Triangle C Ranch near Dubois has been a working dude ranch for nearly a century. Now the Wyoming property surrounded by the Shoshone National Forest is on the market, listing for $4.95 million.

Nearly 100-Year-Old Triangle C Ranch Near Dubois Lists For $4.95 million

The Triangle C Ranch near Dubois has been a working dude ranch for nearly a century. Now the Wyoming property surrounded by the Shoshone National Forest is on the market, listing for $4.95 million.

Renée JeanSeptember 23, 2025

A small memorial has been building around the trunk of a small tree outside the Cheyenne King Soopers store in the wake of a fatal shooting Saturday night, Sept. 20, 2025.

Cheyenne Police Say Fatal Shooting Outside Grocery Store Started As Road Rage

Cheyenne Police Department detectives say they believe a deadly shooting outside a local King Soopers grocery store Saturday started as a road rage altercation that came to a head in the store parking lot.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 23, 2025

Joe Stopper, a former senior energy advisor to the Trump White House and Interior Department, has joined the executive team for Ramaco Resources. He says the company, its Brook Mine and Wyoming figure to be major players in building up the U.S. rare earth industry.

Former Trump White House Energy Official Joins Wyoming Rare Earth Company

A former senior energy advisor to the Trump White House and Interior Department has joined the executive team for Ramaco Resources. He says the company and Wyoming figure to be major players in building up the U.S. rare earth industry.

David MadisonSeptember 23, 2025

Now that the Cheyenne City Council has approved a controversial noise ordinance targeting overly loud vehicles, can it be enforced? Cheyenne’s police chief says yes, while opponents worry the new rules could backfire.

How Does The Cheyenne Police Department Enforce The New Noise Mandate?

Now that the Cheyenne City Council has approved a controversial noise ordinance targeting overly loud vehicles, can it be enforced? Cheyenne’s police chief says yes, while opponents worry the new rules could backfire.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 23, 2025

Sheriffs deputies described walking in on a nightmare scene Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in a home where a mother is suspected of shooting her four children, then herself. A next-door neighbor says they were blindsided and never saw any outward signs the mom was struggling.

Mother Of Byron Mom Who Killed Her Kids And Herself Sues Over Ketamine Medication

The mother of the Byron, Wyoming, mom who killed her four kids and herself in a murder-suicide earlier this year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. She claims Sage Psychiatry and a nurse negligently let her daughter use the medication ketamine at home.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 23, 2025

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis speaking at Ramaco event

Guest Column: Wyoming Baseload Energy is Trump's Secret Weapon in AI War Against China

President Trump's AI initiative officially launched in July with a bold and declarative message: America will lead the artificial intelligence revolution, or we will cede our future to China. Wyoming energy is the key to winning this war. 

Guest ColumnSeptember 23, 2025

The Cheyenne City Council on Monday approved a controversial ordinance allowing the city to police excessive vehicle noise.

Cheyenne City Council Approves Controversial Vehicle Noise Ordinance

The Cheyenne City Council on Monday unanimously approved a controversial ordinance allowing the city to police excessive vehicle noise. Councilman Pete Laybourn said the rule is intended to keep Cheyenne from becoming a “wild west free-for-all.”

Jackson WalkerSeptember 23, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * Lightning Kills Elk Hunters * Pilot Who Hit Flagger Gets Prison Time * Man Walks 3 Miles On Crutches For Kirk Funeral

Wendy CorrSeptember 23, 2025

Members of the Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation met on Monday to discuss autonomous vehicles

Wyoming Leaders To Talk Self-Driving Vehicle Program With Tesla

Wyoming legislators on Monday discussed the feasibility of a self-driving vehicle pilot program in the state's government fleet. In the meantime, Sen. Chris Rothfuss emphasized, the state should pursue good laws on the topic.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 23, 2025

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