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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: Flaming Gorge Loses More Water Another Calf Dead In Ranch Dog Feud Chugwater Wind, Solar Project Approved

Mac WatsonMay 21, 2026

Former Wyoming Minister 'Unequivocally Denies’ Claims Of Sex Abuse Against Boys

A former Wyoming minister “unequivocally denies” in a Wednesday court filing claims that he sexually abused three boys in the 1990s. "He has never hurt a young person,” his attorney says, adding that despite the lawsuit, “he is praying for all involved."

Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2026

Emotions were mixed for the 450-MW Chugwater Energy Project before getting its final unanimous approval from Platte County on Wednesday, May 20. 2026. “If people really didn’t want wind turbines they should have bought” the land, one of the 30 project landowners said.

Huge Chugwater Wind And Solar Project Gets Final Unanimous OK From Platte County

Emotions were mixed for the 450-MW Chugwater Energy Project before getting its final unanimous approval from Platte County on Wednesday. “If people really didn’t want wind turbines they should have bought” the land, one of the 30 project landowners said.

Kate MeadowsMay 21, 2026

Tom Lubnau: What The CCP And Wyoming Republican Central Committee Have in Common

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "At first glance, a comparison between the Chinese Communist Party and the Wyoming Republican Central Committee seems almost absurd. What could they possibly share in common? Quite a bit, it turns out."

Tom LubnauMay 20, 2026

Ken Buck: Kentucky's Electoral Lesson — The Price of Fiscal Accountability

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Tuesday night's results in Kentucky's primary reveal the cost of principled leadership that puts our country's financial health ahead of party dogma. Massie may not be heading back to Washington next year, but he sure put his country ahead of his ego, and he deserves our gratitude for it."

Ken BuckMay 20, 2026

Hawk Springs Reservoir, a popular boating and fishing area in Goshen County, is already low because of drought, and could be essentially dried up by the end of summer.

Goshen County’s Hawk Springs Reservoir, A Favorite For Anglers, Drying Up Fast

Hawk Springs Reservoir in Goshen County is a popular fishing and boating spot for locals and other Wyomingites. But it’s already incredibly low, and might be dried up by the end of summer.

Mark HeinzMay 20, 2026

Data Center Rumors Provoke Fear, Concern In Lincoln County

Rumors of a data center development in Lincoln County has provoked fear as locals get more vocal against them. “Everybody’s talking about them,” a county commissioner said — and jumping the gun, because there are now no data center projects on the table.

Kate MeadowsMay 20, 2026

A cow shows the effects of an attack by what its owner believes is roaming Great Pyranese dogs that have allegedly been killing cattle for years.

‘We’re Just Tired Of It’: Another Calf Found Dead In Wyoming Ranch Dog Feud

Another calf was killed near Kinnear overnight Tuesday as a bitter feud over roaming Great Pyrenees dogs escalates. “We’re just tired of it,” a rancher said about one of her bottle-fed calves found partially eaten.

Kolby FedoreMay 20, 2026

State politicos told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that the Trump-driven ousting of Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie sends a message to Wyoming and the nation. “Don’t step out of line,” says a former legislator. “If you do, you’ll get the boot.”

‘Don’t Step Out Of Line’: Massie Loss A Message To All Republican Candidates

State politicos told Cowboy State Daily that the Trump-driven ousting of Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie sends a message to Wyoming and the nation. “Don’t step out of line,” says a former legislator. “If you do, you’ll get the boot.”

Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2026

A weekend fire that gutted Cheyenne’s Historic Pumphouse may not be the end for the run-down 134-year-old building that, as recent as six months ago, was set for demolition. “We’ve really tried hard not to be the council to tear it down,” says the mayor.

Devastating Fire May Not Be End For Historic 134-Year-Old Cheyenne Pumphouse

A weekend fire that gutted Cheyenne’s Historic Pumphouse may not be the end for the run-down 134-year-old building that, as recently as six months ago, was set for demolition. “We’ve really tried hard not to be the council to tear it down,” says the mayor.

Greg JohnsonMay 20, 2026

A skinny-looking young black bear has been hanging around a rural neighborhood near Upton in Weston County. Residents say it’s been timid so far.

‘Our Resident Bear’: Scrawny Black Bear Hangs Out Around Rural Upton Neighborhood

A young, scrawny and seemingly confused black bear has been hanging around a rural Weston County neighborhood outside Upton. “He’s, like, our resident bear,” says one resident who had to shoo it away from garbage cans. So far, though, it’s behaving.

Mark HeinzMay 20, 2026

Flaming Gorge Marinas Race To Survive As 1M Acre-Feet Of Water Sent Downriver

Releases of up to 1 million acre-feet of water downriver from Flaming Gorge are gutting the gorge’s world-famous kokanee fishery and has marinas racing to survive. “This is like a holocaust for nature,” said one marina owner about the impact.

Renée JeanMay 20, 2026

Darin Smith was sworn in Monday as interim U.S. Attorney, leaving his state Senate seat vacant.

Judges Won't Disqualify U.S. Attorney's Office Despite Smith Misconduct

Three federal judges ruled Tuesday there's no proof the U.S. Attorney's Office of Wyoming covered up Darin Smith's misconduct with a grand jury. The conduct “was isolated and limited” to Smith’s “inappropriate and improper remarks," they ruled.

Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Jake NicholsMay 20, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Wednesday's headlines include: * War Over Ranch Dogs * Rawlins Finally Gets Power Back * Hero Saves Ducks From Storm Drain

Mac WatsonMay 20, 2026

An industry lawyer calls last week's unanimous Supreme Court decision that trucking brokers are liable for hiring unsafe drivers “a monumental victory.” All three branches of federal government are cracking down on sketchy trucking practices.

Crackdown On Sketchy Trucking Practices Continues With Supreme Court Decision

An industry lawyer calls the Supreme Court's unanimous decision that trucking brokers are liable for hiring unsafe drivers “a monumental victory.” All three branches of federal government are cracking down on sketchy trucking practices.

Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Columnist Dave Simpson Is Wrong Again

Dear editor: The Freedom Caucus angers a lot of “traditional” Republicans and encourages crossover voting not because they are too conservative, but because they keep trying to consolidate governmental power over decisions better left to individuals and communities.

May 19, 2026

Disabled Vietnam veteran Kent Kimble of Casper relies on an antelope tag donated to the Hunting With Heroes Wyoming program to go on antelope hunts each fall.

Wyoming Veterans Fear Changing Disability Hunting Regs Could Freeze Them Out

Wyoming groups that host hunts for disabled veterans fear a proposal to change Game and Fish regulations on what counts as a disability could freeze out some vets. The change could disqualify vets with PTSD or disabilities that aren't apparent.

Mark HeinzMay 19, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Gender Discrimination At Crandall Ranger Station Didn't Happen

Dear editor: Valerie Pierson’s recent allegations of gender discrimination at “the Crandall Ranger Station” couldn’t be further from the truth.

May 19, 2026

The Benjamin and Luzmaria Benitez family are trying to find housing following a devastating fire that claimed their home on May 11.

Cheyenne Family Of 12 Devastated By Arson Fire That Destroyed All They Had

An extended Cheyenne family of 12, including eight children, are still shellshocked and devastated a week after a fire that destroyed all they had. Meanwhile, a man accused of starting the fire and charged with arson is in court Wednesday.

Dale KillingbeckMay 19, 2026

A number of surveillance cameras on Chris Eberline's ranch property have captured Great Pyrenees dogs she claims have been roaming and attacking livestock and killing calves.

'You Shoot My Dogs, I’ll Shoot You’: Wyoming Feud Over Ranch Dogs Explodes

Fremont County ranchers say roaming Great Pyrenees have killed livestock and terrorized neighbors for years in a rural feud that’s now spiraled into criminal charges. “Somebody’s going to get hurt,” a rancher says about the escalating conflict.

Kolby FedoreMay 19, 2026

Looks Like Feds Won't Let Wyoming Invest Trump-Backed Health Care Grants

The federal government looks likely to reject Wyoming's plan to invest roughly $1 billion in projected Trump-backed grants for rural medical services. Wyoming has to spend the money quickly instead, which leaves one economist full of questions and concerns.

Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2026

Hobo Tells Green River Police Voices In Head, And Hitler, Tell Him To Start Fires

A hobo who told Green River police he was on his way to California to rob a bank has been charged with arson, accused of setting a local salon on fire. Police say the “many different voices” in his head, including Hitler, told him to start the fire.

Kolby FedoreMay 19, 2026

Rawlins Slowly Reopens After 36 Hours With No Power & Stranded Motorists On I-80

It took at 36 hours, but most of Rawlins had power restored Tuesday as a fast and furious spring snowstorm wreaked havoc in southcentral Wyoming. The Carbon County Sheriff's Office spent the day rescuing residents and helping snow-stranded drivers.

Andrew RossiMay 19, 2026

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