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Two Snowmobilers Die After Collisions With Trees in Western Wyoming

In three days, Teton County Search and Rescue responded to three snowmobiling incidents. There were two fatalities, both involving snowmobiles that collided with trees.

Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2026

January Is Baby Boom Month For Yellowstone Grizzlies, Researchers Discover

The new crop of grizzly cubs that will emerge this spring to the delight of visitors in Yellowstone have likely already been born, researchers say. A long-term study nailed down January as the month when most grizzly cubs in Yellowstone are born.

Mark HeinzJanuary 29, 2026

Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Domenic Bravo told Cowboy State Daily the PRCA's move to Cheyenne is a "game-changer" for Wyoming tourism.

Wyoming’s Tourism Leaders View Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame As Game-Changer For State

Wyoming tourism leaders are hailing the ProRodeo Hall of Fame's vote to move from Colorado to Cheyenne as a game-changer for the industry. They are projecting a $252 million economic impact over 10 years while boosting rodeo culture statewide.

Renée JeanJanuary 29, 2026

Guest Column: Fulfilling UW’s Land-Grant and Statutory Missions

UW Board of Trustees chair Kermit Brown writes, "It would be a terrible shame if misunderstandings regarding what being a land-grant university really means end up being the cause of cuts that severely harm UW’s ability to fulfill its land-grant mission."

Guest ColumnJanuary 29, 2026

Aidan McGuire, Paula Medina and Dylan Fernholz-Hartman are pushing a resolution opposing the proposed budget cuts to the University of Wyoming.

UW Student Leaders Protest Proposed $40 Million State Budget Cut To University

Students at the University of Wyoming say they aren't waiting for the Legislature to finalize its budget before fighting back against cuts they worry could slash funding by 15%. They say the cuts will hurt UW's ability to generate future revenue for Wyoming.

David MadisonJanuary 29, 2026

Alejandro R Behan Death Investigation 9 2 25

'I Stabbed A Guy In the Back,' Admits Riverton Man In 14-Year-Old's Killing

Admitting he stabbed a 14-year-old boy in the back last August during a brawl north of Riverton, Alejandro Behan pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder. "I knew that if I stabbed him in the back, it could probably kill him," Behan said.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 29, 2026

Tom Lubnau: The Year Wyoming Sold Its Soul

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "Dark money flooded Wyoming in the 2024 election cycle, and it worked. We now have a Legislature that looks and behaves very differently from past iterations that sought to safeguard Wyoming’s future."

Tom LubnauJanuary 29, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, January 29, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJanuary 29, 2026

Wyoming Lawmaker Pushes ‘Stem Cell Freedom Act,’ Challenging FDA

State Sen. Eric Barlow is pushing a bill that would allow doctors to perform stem cell treatments not approved by the FDA, creating guidelines for treatment while shielding physicians from state licensing discipline.

Zakary SonntagJanuary 29, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Cody Roberts Likely Trial * Naked Cornhole Isn’t Wyo Deputy * Active Grizzly Spotted In Yellowstone

Mac WatsonJanuary 29, 2026

A small protest ranging from four to six people at any given time convened over the lunch hour between Sweetwater County District Court and the busy Green River thoroughfare on which it sits, moments before the motions hearing of Cody Roberts. Protestors said they want to change Wyoming’s laws and attitude to instill more respect for wildlife, including predators.

Judge Hints He Will Send Cody Roberts Wolf Torture Case To Trial

A Green River, Wyoming, judge on Wednesday hinted he’ll send the animal cruelty case of Cody Roberts to a jury in two months. Judge Richard Lavery stopped just short of denying Roberts’ argument for immunity, saying he’ll file a written order later.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 28, 2026

The Split 5 Bull, also called Atlas, was a dominant bull in the huge elk herd that hangs around Estes Park, Colorado. The bull was legally shot by a hunter this fall.

Hunter Kills Huge ‘Split 5’ Bull Elk From Estes Park Urban Herd

Fans are mourning the loss of the gigantic “Split 5” bull elk that was part of the Estes Park, Colorado, urban herd. Popular with photographers and wildlife watchers because of his remarkable size, Split 5 was legally killed by a hunter.

Mark HeinzJanuary 28, 2026

A Carbon County, Utah, deputy is in trouble after being literally caught with his pants down, accused of playing cornhole naked from the waist down. That’s not to be confused with Carbon County, Wyoming, deputies, Sheriff Alex Bakken says.

Carbon County Sheriff Says Naked Cornhole-Playing Deputy Is In Utah, Not Wyoming

A Carbon County, Utah, deputy is in trouble after being accused of playing cornhole naked from the waist down. Carbon County, Wyoming, Sheriff Alex Bakken is making sure people know that’s a Utah deputy, not his. Bakken's phone has been blowing up.

Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2026

Judge Orders Wyoming Rep. Allemand To Submit To Alcohol Testing During Session

A Buffalo Circuit Court judge Wednesday found that continued random alcohol testing was appropriate for State Rep. Bill Allemand despite his request that it be suspended during the budget session.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 28, 2026

Guest Column: Delivering Results For Wyoming, Laying The Groundwork For 2026

EPA Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western writes, "Americans expect their government to be a responsible partner – one that protects clean air, land and water while also respecting local expertise, supporting economic growth and keeping energy affordable."

Guest ColumnJanuary 28, 2026

As Wyoming country music star Chancey Williams’ fame rises, so do scams claiming to be him. From fake tickets to events, to manipulated video messages, to proclamations of secret love, Williams has seen it all.

No, Chancey Williams Isn't Selling Tickets For Private Parties And He's Not In Love With You

As Wyoming country music star Chancey Williams’ fame rises, so do scammers claiming to be him. From fake tickets to events to manipulated video messages to proclamations of secret love, Williams has seen it all.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 28, 2026

In a widespread hoax, automated voicemails left at high schools around Wyoming threatened to detonate bombs and shoot up schools Wednesday. The threats weren’t credible and originated from outside the U.S. Worland High School was one of the schools targeted.

High Schools Across Wyoming Received Automated Bomb Threats On Wednesday

In a widespread hoax on Wednesday, automated voicemails left at high schools around Wyoming threatened to detonate bombs and shoot up schools. Authorities say the threats weren’t credible and originated from outside the U.S.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 28, 2026

This grizzly was spotted wandering around Monday in the north end of Yellowstone National Park. Experts say it could be one of the earliest grizzly sightings ever in the park. Bears usually don't emerge until early March.

Grizzly Spotted In Yellowstone, Biologist Says One Of Earliest Sightings On Record

A grizzly spotted out wandering in Yellowstone National Park on Monday might be up from hibernation incredibly early or awake incredibly late. “This would be one of the earliest sightings on record,” bear biologist Frank van Manen told Cowboy State Daily.

Mark HeinzJanuary 28, 2026

Degenfelder To Investigate Rock Springs School District's Special Ed Program

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder announced Wednesday her office is launching an investigation into the special education program at Sweetwater County School District No. 1 after multiple noncompliance complaints.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 28, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJanuary 28, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Wednesday's headlines include: * Incredible Horse Rescue * PRCA Will Move To Cheyenne * Lawmakers Reverse On Medicaid

Mac WatsonJanuary 28, 2026

Ken Buck: Making Greenland Great Again

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Trump's actions to reassert the United States' military interests and isolate our enemies is exactly the kind of preemptive policy our country, and the world, needs."

Ken BuckJanuary 28, 2026

Weston County Residents Grill Wyoming Lawmakers On Tax Cuts

Wyoming lawmakers faced backlash Monday at a Newcastle town hall over property tax cuts slashing local budgets. “We have no way to raise more money. It was the legislature, not local people, that told us we were taking a budget cut," said one firefighter.

Zakary SonntagJanuary 28, 2026

Wyoming Lawmakers Reverse Course, Will Not Deny $58 Million In Medicaid

Wyoming lawmakers reversed their denial of $58 million in federal Medicaid funds for tribal clinics after people protested. Rep. John Bear called it an accounting issue, while Rep. Larsen said Bear was "covering (his) butt."

Clair McFarlandJanuary 28, 2026

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