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Flying J Travel Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Rock Springs Flying J Employee Dies After Getting Pinned Between Trucks

An employee at the Rock Springs Flying J Travel Center truck stop died Sunday morning after getting pinned between trucks while managing commercial traffic in the parking lot. Veteran truck drivers say it's an accident that could have been prevented.

Kate MeadowsApril 20, 2026

Horses that were found hanging around Mark Husman's property on Casper Mountain became a flashpoint for debate when he offered them "free to good home."

'Abandoned Horses' Claim Starts Feud Between Casper Mountain Neighbors

Nobody was more surprised to see someone offering some “abandoned horses” Sunday on Casper Mountain than Morris Carter. That’s because the horses belong to him and they’re not abandoned. But when they showed up on a neighbor's property, a feud began.

Kolby FedoreApril 20, 2026

The scene outside the Sweetwater Heights apartments in Rock Springs on Monday morning.

Armed Suspect At Rock Springs Apartment Complex Shot By Deputy

A Sweetwater County deputy shot an armed suspect during an incident at a Rock Springs apartment building early Monday morning. The armed person had already sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound before officers arrived, the sheriff’s office reports.

Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2026

The Campbell County Aquatic Center opened in December, built with $38.5 million from mill levy money collected by the local recreation district.

Crook County Fight Puts Spotlight On Wyoming Rec Districts And Taxing Authority

A new recreation district formed in Crook County following a dip in property tax revenue is revealing a deep divide over taxes and how community amenities and programs get funded. "I didn’t expect it to be so severe and nasty," said the school board chairman.

Kate MeadowsApril 20, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Above And Beyond On Little Horn Road

Dear editor: On the night of April 11, a young woman’s life was saved on Little Horn Road in Big Horn County, Montana — and the volunteers of the Tongue River Fire Protection District deserve recognition.

CSD StaffApril 20, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, April 20, 2026

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Jake NicholsApril 20, 2026

Restoring Conservative Leadership to the Office of Wyoming Governor

Brent Bien outlines his vision for Wyoming with a people-first plan to restore liberty, cut government, and to make Wyoming #1.

April 20, 2026

The students at the Homestead Learning microschool in Gillette hosted their second-annual business fair, selling their handmade products and baked goods as part of the school's foundational principle of teaching entrepreneurial skills.

Campbell County One-Room Schoolhouse Grows As Microschool Trend Catches Fire

The microschool started 18 months ago in Campbell County with eight students and a dream for building an alternative learning environment has since doubled in size and added a teacher. About 2% of the nation’s student population is microschooled.

Jen KocherApril 20, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, April 20, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Wyoming War Games * Kemmerer Housing Boom * Fight Club At Historic Gov Mansion

Mac WatsonApril 20, 2026

Scotty Ratliff worked for two decades to get an updated edition of “Tribal Government: Wind River Indian Reservation” available for the general public and Wyoming schools. He said that teaching tribal government should be included in all Wyoming government classes in the Cowboy State.

Former Wyoming Legislator Revives Long-Lost Guide To Tribal Government

Scotty Ratliff worked for two decades to get an updated edition of “Tribal Government: Wind River Indian Reservation” available to the public and Wyoming schools. Teaching tribal government should be included in all Wyoming government classes, he says.

Jackie DorothyApril 19, 2026

Remembering Jara: The Wyoming K-9 Officer Who Had A Cartel Hit On Her

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Jara was so good at sniffing out drugs, a Mexican cartel put out a hit on her. The K-9 also saved lives and was on the “Dr. Phil” show. She received a hero’s sendoff when she died earlier this month.

Jackie DorothyApril 19, 2026

Maury Jones used Shadow as part of a guiding business for many years.

Jackson Rescue A Happy Retirement Home For Old Horses, And The Man Who Loves Them

Jackson Hole Horse Rescue specializes in helping old horses enjoy a happy retirement in a pasture below the Grand Tetons. The founder said it started when his favorite horse developed arthritis. “We just give them a good old folk's home," he said.

Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2026

Gail Symons: Make Wyoming Stoic Again

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "When you know history, you are less likely to be stampeded by every loud claim, every manufactured grievance, every self-appointed savior who insists only he can rescue the state."

Gail SymonsApril 19, 2026

160-Megawatt Laramie Solar Project Makes Deal With Black Hills To Get Power On Grid

A 160-megawatt solar project on Laramie city-owned land has reached a milestone with NextEra Energy Inc. signing an agreement with Black Hills Power Inc. to deliver electricity to the power grid.

Kate MeadowsApril 19, 2026

Someone Went To A Lot Of Trouble To Dump A Yellow Boat In The Middle Of Desert

A yellow boat dumped in the middle of the desert north of Rock Springs stands out to a 30-year trash removal veteran as unusual and head-scratching. Someone went to a lot of trouble to dump it there, but they could’ve taken it to the landfill for free.

Andrew RossiApril 19, 2026

Wyoming History: The 1968 Homecoming Murders Of Teen Girls That Shook Lander

Two Lander teen girls vanishing on Homecoming night in 1968 touched off a massive and desperate search. The discovery of their bodies four months later shook the city, as did the shocking trial of another teen convicted of their murders.

Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2026

The Ole’ Mercantile in Grass Range, Montana, is a refuge in a long stretch of lonely highway where several women have reported being stalked while driving. That includes Lizette Lamb, above with husband Travis, who was terrified by a white pickup after leaving the Ole' Mercantile.

Rural Highway Stalker In White Pickup With Dark Windows Terrifying Montana Women

One woman’s story of a terrifying escape from a Montana highway stalker in a white pickup has prompted a flood other reports. Dozens of women report eerily similar stories of being followed and harassed on remote roads.

David MadisonApril 19, 2026

Kemmerer Races To Build Homes As TerraPower Nuclear Plant On Fast Track

This spring kicks off a race to build housing before a TerraPower nuclear power plant construction boom to keep as many of its long-term workers in Kemmerer as possible. That’s key to capturing the growth potential for the small Wyoming town.

Renée JeanApril 19, 2026

The historic Wyoming Governor's Mansion at 300 E. 21st St. in Cheyenne.

Fight Club And Ghosts: Former First Kids Remember Historic Governor’s Mansion

In 1958, the Wyoming Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne hosted an underground fight club. The club’s promoter was also a frequent contender — he weighed in at 67.5 pounds. That was Paul Hickey, then 8 years old and son of Wyoming Gov. John Joseph Hickey.

Zakary SonntagApril 19, 2026

Rawlins is trying to shake its reputation as a drive-thru town for travelers on Interstate 80, but not intending to stop except for gas and a bathroom break. A push is on to show those visitors that there's plenty to see if they’d stay overnight.

Rawlins Wants To Shake Reputation As Drive-Thru Town For I-80 Travelers

Rawlins is trying to shake its reputation as a drive-thru town for travelers on Interstate 80 who don't stop except for gas and a bathroom break. A push is on to show those visitors that there's plenty to see if they’d stay overnight.

Renée JeanApril 19, 2026

Guest Column: Sheriff Kozak's Accusations Are Wrong And Numbers Don't Lie

Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins writes, "Sheriff Brian Kozak accused me of 'land-grabbing for property revenue but not expanding public safety resources at the same rate.' Nothing could be further from the truth and the numbers don’t lie."

Guest ColumnApril 18, 2026

Jackson Beef and Wyoming Whiskey were part of celebrity chef Marc Murphy’s $295-a-plate “Wyoming Night” at a New York City restaurant. “Everybody wants to be a cowboy,” especially in New York, says Wyoming Whiskey’s co-founder.

Beef And Whiskey: Celebrity Chef Hosts $295-A-Plate ‘Wyoming Night’ At New York Pop-Up

Celebrity chef Marc Murphy hosted a $295-a-plate "Wyoming Night" featuring Jackson Beef and Wyoming Whiskey at his restaurant in Manhattan. “Everybody wants to be a cowboy, especially in New York,” said Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio.

Anna-Louise JacksonApril 18, 2026

Ernest Whaley, the son of Clifford Whaley, lived in Wyoming for a few years after the death of his first wife. He returned to New York, his hometown, when his mom asked him to come back. The photo of him in his cowboy hat is a prized photo of his family who have always been proud of their Western roots.

Old Photos Reunite New York And Wyoming Branches Of Whaley Family After 125 Years

The Whaley family arrived in Shell, Wyoming, in 1890, and remains in the Big Horn Basin. A son moved to New York in the early 1900s, and his line disappeared until a great-grandson posted old photos, reuniting the Wyoming and New York Whaleys.

Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2026

TV Host Dan Patrick Shows Off Colorful Cow Skull Painted By Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux

When he’s not climbing the country music charts, Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux paints wildlife skulls. Dan Patrick, host of “The Dan Patrick Show,” liked one LeDoux sent him so much he showed it off on national television.

Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

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