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Laramie Couple Charged After Meth-Filled Syringe Found In Baby's Crib

A Laramie couple was bound over to felony-level court this week after a meth-filled syringe was found in their baby's crib. Both claimed the syringe belonged to the other, while the baby’s mother admitted using meth, according to court documents.

Kolby FedoreJune 04, 2026

Kelsey Stephens was among ranching family members speaking out against a "wind wall" in southeastern Wyoming that stretches from Casper to Cheyenne and beyond.

Wyoming Ranchers Rally Against 'Wind Wall' Of Turbines Across The State

Wyoming ranchers rallied at the state Capitol on Thursday demanding action against what they call a “wind wall” of turbines across the state. “We’ve got surrounded by wind farms,” said one rancher about wind power and its impact on Wyoming’s rural future.

Renée JeanJune 04, 2026

Wyoming State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz on Thursday said she’s calling for a poll amongst legislators to see if there is enough support for a special session to address data center issues. “My biggest concern is water,” Steinmetz said.

Wyoming State Senator Interested In Special Session To Address Data Centers

Wyoming State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz on Thursday said she’s calling for a poll among legislators to see if there is enough support for a special session to address data center concerns, like water use. Both the governor and Senate President called such a move premature.

Clair McFarlandJune 04, 2026

Powerful Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Aurora Shows To Wyoming Thursday And Friday

Scientists are excited about the possibility of colorful aurora shows on Thursday and Friday nights and Wyoming is in the target zone. Conditions for this event are being compared to May, 2024, which provided some of the most colorful shows in decades.

Andrew RossiJune 04, 2026

Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon, second from left, joined President Trump in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as the president allocated $700 million in public money for the coal industry.

Trump Sending $700 Million To Coal Industry, Boosting Wyoming Coal Mines

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon joined President Trump in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as the president invoked a national security law to send $700 million to the coal industry. That includes $75 million to boost construction of a coal export terminal in Oakland.

Clair McFarlandJune 04, 2026

EPA Region 8 administrator and former Wyoming legislator Cyrus Western called Thursday's announcement a win for Wyoming.

EPA Announces Push To Rescue Dave Johnston Coal Plant Near Glenrock

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it is proposing a rule to change an Obama-era 2014 Wyoming regional haze plan that would have shuttered the Dave Johnston Unit 3 power plant in Converse County.

Clair McFarlandJune 04, 2026

Riverton Man Who Slit Man’s Throat And Dumped Body Gets Life In Prison

A Riverton man who admitted to slitting the throat of another man, wrapping his body in hotel bedding and dumping it in the snow was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. "Even after the victim was dead, the violence did not stop,” said the prosecutor.

Kolby FedoreJune 04, 2026

President Trump lifting restrictions on motorized use of federal lands has some Wyoming motorsports enthusiasts cheering a move they say prioritizes much-deserved public access. Critics call it a “terrible” idea that will destroy those areas.

ATV Riders Cheer Trump Opening Access To Federal Lands, Critics Expect Disaster

President Trump’s lifting of restrictions on motorized use of federal lands dating back to the 1970s has some Wyoming motorsports enthusiasts cheering a move they say prioritizes public access. Others worry that it will cause a wildlands disaster.

Mark HeinzJune 04, 2026

Goat Dispute Turned Deadly: Supreme Court Rejects Self Defense Argument Over Man Who Killed Neighbor

Two neighbors in Weston County had a longstanding dispute over goats. It escalated when one man shot and killed the other. The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the self-defense argument of the man who said the neighbor charged him on a skid steer.

Clair McFarlandJune 04, 2026

Guest Column: Gordon Gets It Wrong Again by Trying to Fast-Track Data Centers

Sen. Cheri Steinmetz writes, "Despite public concern over water, electricity rates, land use, infrastructure impacts, the governor appears determined to fast-track data centers under the banner of doing it 'the Wyoming way.'"

Guest ColumnJune 04, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Jake NicholsJune 04, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Nude ‘Jane Doe’ Finally Identified * Rottweiler Killer Suspect Turns Self In * Trans Bathroom Protestor Faces Felony

Mac WatsonJune 04, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Freedom Caucus, What Did Not Happen Matters, Too

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If the Freedom Caucus takes control of the House, Senate and governor’s office this session, which is their goal, Wyoming will be a vastly different place. Be cautious that your vote is not a vote to burn down the state."

Tom LubnauJune 04, 2026

32 Years After Her Posed Body Was Found Along I-80, ‘Shafter Jane Doe’ Identified

More than 32 years after her body was found along I-80, the woman known as “Shafter Jane Doe” has been identified, officials announced Thursday. Her nude body was posed on the ground, arms extended to either side in the shape of a cross.

Jen KocherJune 04, 2026

Wyoming Department Of Education Says Prepare For AI — Because It's Coming

The Wyoming Department of Education warned lawmakers this week that artificial intelligence is coming, so students should receive training outside of Facebook and Instagram. “The job of a school is to create real intelligence,” said Rep. Ocean Andrew.

Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2026

A pair of strong snowstorms that hit southern Wyoming in early May, the month was Jekyll and Hyde for moisture with the state still in various degrees of drought.

Despite Huge Storms During Jekyll-And-Hyde May, Much Of Wyoming Still In Drought

Despite huge storms in southern Wyoming, May was Jekyll and Hyde, either exceeding or falling short of moisture expectations — with much of the state still in drought. “It looks like it hasn’t rained for years in Thermopolis,” said meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiJune 03, 2026

Rihanna Keller comes out of a women's bathroom in the Wyoming Capitol on July 1, 2025, in a protest of the state's cross-sex access ban for public restrooms. Now Kelver is facing a felony aggravated assault charge and is waging a self-defense argument.

Transgender Bathroom Protestor Faces Felony Assault Charge, Claims Self-Defense

The transgender Laramie resident who protested Wyoming’s cross-sex access ban for public bathrooms at the Capitol last summer is now waging a self-defense argument in a felony assault case. “I did not go looking for confrontation,” said Rihanna Kelver.

Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2026

The Laramie County Library's main branch in Cheyenne.

Man Sets Fire To Controversial Book In Cheyenne Library, Then Pulls Alarm

Cheyenne police are evaluating whether a man could face charges for setting fire to a book, tossing it into the Laramie County Library and pulling a fire alarm. The book he burned, “Paper Towns,” has been targeted by some school districts for removal.

Kolby FedoreJune 03, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Wyoming Deserves the Full Picture

Dear editor: On Thursday, June 4, at noon, Wyoming residents from across the state will gather on the front steps of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne for the Wyoming Wind Wall Rally.

June 03, 2026

A black bear snoozed without a care in the world as tourist activity buzzed all around it near Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park.

Tired Of Mobs And Mating Season, Yellowstone Black Bear Zonks Out By Roadside

As Yellowstone buzzed with tourists and other bears were caught up in courtship, a black bear apparently decided he’d had enough and zonked out by the roadside near Tower Junction. The bear was out so hard, some people worried that it was dead.

Mark HeinzJune 03, 2026

Fugitive Accused Of Breaking Into Casper-Area Homes, Taking Orange Juice

An Evansville man accused of not returning to a Casper halfway house after work faces more charges for allegedly breaking into people’s homes. He "grabbed a container of orange juice from the fridge” when confronted by a frightened woman at one house.

Dale KillingbeckJune 03, 2026

A 75-year-old Goshen County man told investigators he shot a pair of Rottweilers and dumped them in the North Platte River because he feared for his livestock. A neighbor who helped him allegedly said they were “too lazy” to bury the shot dogs.

Torrington Family Says Suspect Turns Self In For Shooting Mutilated Rottweilers

A Torrington family says the Goshen County Sheriff’s Office told them a suspect turned himself in for shooting their Rottweilers, whose mutilated bodies were found in the North Platte River. The sheriff’s office confirms there is a suspect in the case.

Kolby FedoreJune 03, 2026

Laramie Has No Data Center Plans, But That Doesn’t Stop Locals From Opposing Them

Laramie doesn’t have any plans for data centers, but that didn't stop locals Tuesday calling for a permanent moratorium on them. The city could be “run over by billion-dollar corporations who promise the sun and moon and the stars,” said one resident.

Kate MeadowsJune 03, 2026

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon released an executive order on Wednesday telling executive-branch agencies to “promote responsible development of data centers and other large-load facilities.” The order comes as local governments create their data center rules.

Gordon Orders 'Responsible' Data Center Development In Wyoming

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon released an executive order on Wednesday telling state agencies to “promote responsible development of data centers and other large-load facilities.” The order comes as local governments create their data center rules.

Clair McFarlandJune 03, 2026

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