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A line formed of residents speaking against Microsoft's plans for expansion on the south side of Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Planners Recommend Denial For Most Of Microsoft’s Data Center Expansion

Cheyenne planners are recommending denial of most of the provisions in a huge 3,200-acre Microsoft data center expansion. “This is about 18% of the city’s current size. It overtakes the city,” said one resident during a marathon five-hour hearing Monday.

Renée JeanJune 02, 2026

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Fred Harrison: A New Birth of Constitutional Liberty

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "The modern Democratic Party is fundamentally wrong about how our Republic is supposed to work. They view the Constitution as an inconvenient obstacle. When they cannot persuade citizens at the ballot box, they simply bypass democracy."

Fred HarrisonJune 02, 2026

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Lincoln County Man Accused Of Beating, Shaking Down Man Who Owes Him Money

A Lincoln County man is accused of beating a man to coerce him to sign over a truck and equipment during a daylong shakedown over a debt. “Catch people like you and string you up and flog you daily,” police say the contractor threatens on video.

Kolby FedoreJune 02, 2026

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Attorney Asks Wyoming Supreme Court For Special Prosecutor To Investigate Chuck Gray

Cheyenne attorney George Powers, who filed a complaint calling for a criminal investigation against Chuck Gray for releasing sensitive voter data to the federal government, asked the Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday to appoint a special prosecutor.

Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2026

The city of Rock Springs declared June is “pride month” — and is catching backlash. The city "made the whole month gay pride month and boy oh boy, people are upset,” says a councilman. The mayor countered that he wouldn't play gatekeeper on events.

City Of Rock Springs Catches Backlash For ‘Pride Month’ Declaration

The city of Rock Springs declared June is “pride month” — and is catching backlash. The city "made the whole month gay pride month and boy oh boy, people are upset,” says a councilman. The mayor countered that he wouldn't play gatekeeper on events.

Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2026

Wild turkeys recently attacked an elderly California woman, leaving her bruised and bloody. Casper's urban turkeys also "have absolutely established a reputation for aggressive, bold, and disruptive behavior,” says Game And Fish.

When Urban Turkeys Attack: Like Those In Casper, Wild Flocks Can Become Bullies

Wild turkeys recently attacked an elderly California woman, leaving her bruised and bloody. Casper's urban turkeys also "have absolutely established a reputation for aggressive, bold, and disruptive behavior,” says Game And Fish.

Mark HeinzJune 02, 2026

Presley Whitaker during her recovery in a Salt Lake City hospital after having her hand taken off in an accident with a rodeo horse.

Montana Woman Loses Hand In Rodeo Accident: 'I Thought She Was Going To Die'

A Bozeman woman is home following a 24-day hospital stay after her hand was ripped off in a terrifying horse accident at the Montana State University rodeo practice arena. “The boys, they had to go find her hand,” said her husband and MSU rodeo coach.

Kate MeadowsJune 02, 2026

A sandhill crane boldly defends its territory from a three-year old grizzly called Storm on Saturday in Yellowstone National Park.

Sandhill Crane Gets Aggressive To Scare Young Yellowstone Grizzly Away From Nest

A young grizzly called Storm got too close to a sandhill crane’s nest in Yellowstone, but the crane was having none of that and drove Storm off. "I'd put my money on the crane,” said a bird biologist about how protective sandhill cranes can be.

Mark HeinzJune 02, 2026

David Lee Wilkinson, 31, of Casper was sentenced to six to eight years in prison Monday for trying to burn down his ex-boyfriend’s house.

Casper Man Who Tried To Burn Down Ex’s House — But Saved Snake — Gets 6-8 Years

A Casper man who tried to burn down his ex-boyfriend’s house last summer — but made sure to save his own pet snake — was sentenced Monday to six to eight years in prison. The man “destroyed everything in my life,” the ex told the judge.

Dale KillingbeckJune 02, 2026

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Chuck Gray’s U.S. House Poll Leveled Disparaging Remarks Against Rasner, Friess

The poll U.S. House candidate Chuck Gray touted Monday leveled disparaging claims about opponents Reid Rasner and Steve Friess. It claimed Friess "never had a real job" and Rasner acted like a "Hollywood celebrity" during a marriage to "his gay husband."  

Clair McFarlandJune 02, 2026

A Cheyenne City Council committee on Monday advanced a measure that could put two multimillion-dollar Derby Club gaming establishments out of compliance with city rules. It would prohibit gaming centers from being within 500 feet of day care centers and schools.

Proposed Rules Could Block Two Cheyenne Gaming Locations From Renewing Permits

A Cheyenne City Council committee on Monday advanced a measure that could put two multimillion-dollar gaming establishments out of compliance with city rules. It would prohibit gaming centers from being within 500 feet of day care centers and schools.

Renée JeanJune 02, 2026

Hailey Krahenbuhl and Sully.

Wyoming Barrel Racer Says She Was Approached By Alleged Horse-Stabber

A Wyoming barrel racer was stunned to learn that the teen girl accused of stabbing three horses in Las Vegas over the weekend tried to borrow one of her horses last month. “It makes my skin crawl to realize she was stalking my horses, too,” she said.

Julie MankinJune 02, 2026

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Dave Simpson: Can The Democrats Give Donald Trump Credit For Anything?

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Wouldn't you think Democrats could at least give Trump credit for closing the border? Can't we even expect THAT? That would be the border Joe Biden threw open to anyone and everyone who wanted to come to our country."

Dave SimpsonJune 01, 2026

Balloons dropping at Republican convention

Letter To The Editor: GOP Candidate Endorsement Policy Will Disenfranchise Republicans

Dear editor: Our Wyoming Republican Party and the new candidate endorsement policy is going to disenfranchise a large percentage of Wyoming Republicans, and the justifications for this change may not be valid.

June 01, 2026

Libertarian Shawn Johnson (left), Chuck Gray (upper right), Reid Rasner (center right), Steve Friess (lower right)

Why It's Possible For A Libertarian To Win Wyoming's U.S. House Seat

This year's election climate could make the perfect storm for Libertarian Shawn Johnson to win Wyoming's U.S. House seat, politicos say. That is, if he courts conservatives, and if the winner of the crowded GOP primary is hugely unpopular. 

Clair McFarlandJune 01, 2026

Julie Fitzsimons was killed when she was run down by a distracted motorist in downtown Sheridan.

Family Says 60-Day Sentence For Driver Who Killed Woman Brings Them ‘Deeper Grief’

The family of a woman killed by a distracted driver in downtown Sheridan a year ago said they feel slighted by the 60-day sentence he got Friday. It brings “deeper grief,” not closure, said the woman’s daughter.

Jen KocherJune 01, 2026

Yellowstone visitor Willow Holm recently captured video of a member of the Wapiti wolf pack harshly correcting one of its packmates on the west side of the park.

Wolves Putting The Smackdown On Each Other Is How Yellowstone Packs Maintain Order

For wolves in Yellowstone, it’s all about survival. Pack members sometimes put the smackdown on each other, just to maintain order. One biologist said a video captured last week by a visitor shows one wolf clearly telling another, "I'm in charge here."

Mark HeinzJune 01, 2026

After he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a more than eight-hour manhunt Thursday, a 27-year-old Cheyenne man was in court Friday, May 1, 2026. Police say after his arrest, Adrian Maggos asked how is "the guy I shot?"

Cheyenne Man Accused In Shooting Over Ex Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder

A 27-year-old man accused of shooting another man and leaving him bleeding in a Cheyenne street after a blowup over a former girlfriend pleaded not guilty Monday to attempted second-degree murder. He allegedly asked police how “the guy I shot” was doing.

Greg JohnsonJune 01, 2026

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