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Bill Sniffin: Horrific Murder Trial Greeted Me In First Days As Lander Editor
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Who knew that my first big news story in Lander would be one of the biggest of my career? Covering this horrific murder trial was a huge challenge for a new editor.”
Bill SniffinApril 25, 2026
Joan Barron: Cheyenne South Siders Oppose Man Camps
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “It is not surprising to see the uprising against a developer’s plan to build 800 units for 5,600 construction workers here to build data centers.”
Joan BarronApril 25, 2026
Cheyenne's Million Dollar Real Estate Market Growing As Data Centers Fuel Growth
Cheyenne’s real estate market is heating up, with homes between $800,000 to the low $1 millions becoming more commonplace. Real estate agents credit data centers, an "extremely business-friendly environment" and the intersection of I-80 & I-25 for the surge.
Renée JeanApril 25, 2026
In Japan, People Shoot Darts At Guy In A Bear Suit To Train For Attacks
There have been so many bear attacks in Japan, civilians are being trained to deal with them by shooting darts at a guy in a bear suit. There have been 230 bear attacks in 2025, 13 of them fatal. The government has proposed killing 10,000 bears.
Mark HeinzApril 25, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, April, 25, 2026
Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 25, 2026
State OKs $5 Million for Housing Projects, Gray Tries To Ban Resident Aliens
In a recurring spat on the difference between resident aliens and illegal immigrants, the Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board voted Thursday to allocate $5 million for infrastructure and housing projects — mostly for small towns.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2026
Casper Judge Blocks Wyoming’s 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban
A Casper-based judge on Friday blocked Wyoming’s newest abortion ban, the fourth near-total abortion ban Wyoming judges have blocked in four years. The judge said the pro-choice advocates could have faced "irreparable harm" from the ban.
Clair McFarlandApril 25, 2026
Wyoming Faces Competition From Utah, Other States, To Recruit Firearms Companies
As more firearms companies set up shop in Second Amendment-friendly states, Wyoming faces challenges, such as limited housing, in competing with states like Utah. Those gun laws are a major reason firearms companies relocate.
Mark HeinzApril 25, 2026
Jonathan Lange: 'The Story of Everything' Is A Great Movie
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “This movie gave me hope that our own incessant arguing can find agreement. If Einstein and Hoyle could ultimately change their minds to agree with Hubble and Lemaître, we can learn something from them."
Jonathan LangeApril 25, 2026
Casper Woman Apologizes After Cleaning The Wrong House
Casper housekeeper Monica Howse is getting a wave of laughs — and sympathy — after she mistakenly walked into the wrong home and started cleaning it. “To whoever’s house I just walked into and started cleaning: I AM SO SORRY!” she said.
Kolby FedoreApril 24, 2026
46 Illegal Truckers Caught During Latest Laramie County Truck Around Crackdown
The latest Laramie County Truck Around and Find Out crackdown caught 46 illegal commercial drivers, bringing the total to 118 since November. That includes an illegal driver who was still behind the wheel despite having his license revoked 13 times.
Greg JohnsonApril 24, 2026
Wildlife Officials Say Colorado Wolves Aren't Wandering Because Pups Expected Soon
Colorado’s wolves are wandering less as of late; some say it could be because the most far-ranging wolves have left the state. But wildlife officials think it’s because packs are hunkering down close to dens, waiting for a new crop of pups this spring.
Mark HeinzApril 24, 2026
Food Freedom Fight: State Orders Cody Creamery To Stop Selling Raw Milk Lattes
The State Ag Dept. has ordered Cody's Hippy Cow Creamery to stop selling its popular raw milk lattes. Tyler Lindholm, the architect behind the Food Freedom Act, says the state is wrong and will push for a legislative fix. "That's just insane," he said.
Renée JeanApril 24, 2026
Casper Family Confused After Seeing Dumpster Diver Taking Their Garbage
A Casper homeowner says he was left confused — then amused — after security cameras captured a woman removing bags of garbage from his trash bin just before a scheduled pickup this week. Authorities say dumpster diving is legal.
Kolby FedoreApril 24, 2026
‘God Never Forced Anyone’: Wyoming GOP Rejects Declaring Wyoming A Christian State
A committee of the Wyoming GOP on Friday rejected a proclamation to declare the U.S. a Christian nation and Wyoming a Christian state. “God never forced anyone like this,” said Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, while others said the GOP platform already honors God.
Clair McFarlandApril 24, 2026
Powder River Energy Plans $23.5 Million Solar-Battery Project Near Moorcroft
A $23.5 million utility-scale solar generation and battery storage project is moving forward near Moorcroft. It will allow Powder River Energy to be in control of a power generation source for the first time in its 80-year history.
Kate MeadowsApril 24, 2026
Dennis Sun: Cattle from Mexico – Good or Bad?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Cattle crossing the border is not an easy process, nor should it be. The threat of a New World Screwworm infestation would shut down many states moving cattle. We just can’t afford to have it."
Dennis SunApril 24, 2026
Wyoming Places: It's Not Every Day You See A Grizzly Fall Off Some Hay Bales
When Cody resident Aubrey Slackey saw a grizzly on top of some hay bales near Yellowstone, he started shooting video. Then the grizzly fell off. “He looked like he was embarrassed. He gave me a look like, ‘You didn’t just see me do that,’” he said.
Mark HeinzApril 24, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, April 24, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsApril 24, 2026
Wyoming Republican Party Vows To Sue, Won’t Comply With State Laws
The Wyoming Republican Party said Thursday it won’t comply with state laws governing political parties and will sue to overturn them. “The state has no right to meddle in the internal affairs of the party,” said GOP Chair Bryan Miller.
Clair McFarlandApril 24, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Fireball Rips Across Wyo Sky * Grizzly 610 Could Have New Cubs * State GOP Members Want More Autonomy
Mac WatsonApril 24, 2026
From Nepal To Riverton, One Student’s 30-Year Journey Leads To Global Partnership
When a young student from a rural Nepali village with no running water finally found his way to America and Central Wyoming College in Riverton 30 years ago, it was a leap of faith. He was back Thursday to explore partnerships between Wyoming and Nepal.
Renée JeanApril 24, 2026
Famous Grizzy 610 A No-Show So Far This Year, Could Mean She Has Cubs
Grizzly 610, one of Grand Teton National Park's most famous bears, has yet to emerge this year. But her fans aren’t worried. They say it probably means she has a new cub, or cubs. In which case, she’ll show up next month with her little ones in tow.
Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026
Scott Clem: Who I Like So Far In The Upcoming Republican Primary
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "If a candidate is willing to ruthlessly attack their political opponents to get elected, they will eventually turn that same ruthlessness on the people they’re supposed to serve to gain and retain power."
Scott ClemApril 23, 2026