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Casper Woman Mad Over Tattoo She Claims Looks Like "A Penis On My Neck"
A Casper resident is upset because a tattoo she requested of an eagle and feather looks like a "penis on my neck." The tattoo artist says it's unfinished and he's being blackmailed. "She had the option to get this tattoo fixed and finished," he said.
Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2026
Frustrated Ranchers Want People To Quit 'Rescuing' Their Working Guardian Dogs
Well-meaning people who mistake guardian dogs for strays in rural pastures are taking them to animal shelters. The growing problem has Wyoming ranchers scrambling to find missing animals — and leaving their livestock without protection from predators.
Kate MeadowsOctober 15, 2026
Wind River Murder Case Discarded Over Prosecutor Misconduct Paused For Mental Eval
Nearly five months after the case against accused killer Jose Benito Ocon was thrown out because a prosecutor botched grand jury proceedings, it still hasn't made it to trial. Ocon faces murder charges but his case is delayed over questions about his mental health.
Kolby FedoreOctober 15, 2026
'Bone Just Dangling': OSHA Investigates Gruesome Injury At Meta’s Cheyenne Data Center
OSHA confirmed Thursday it investigated a gruesome workplace injury at Meta’s Cheyenne data center project last week. A worker said a colleague of his was run over by a lift twice. “The bone was sticking up the side of the leg; it was just dangling there."
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 15, 2026
Wyoming Highway Patrol Investigating "Threatening" Letter To Elections Office
The Wyoming Highway Patrol and federal agencies are investigating a "threatening" letter discovered at the Capitol on Thursday morning, targeting the Secretary of State's office. Election offices in at least five other states were also targeted this week.
Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2026
Little Boy Celebrates 1st Birthday After Surviving Horrific Rollover, Mom In ICU
A little boy turned 1 in Casper on Thursday after surviving a horrific rollover with his mom after their car launched 100 feet in the air and flipped end over end. Thomas miraculously suffered only minor bruising. “His car seat saved him,” his aunt said.
Kolby FedoreOctober 15, 2026
Fremont County Judge Won’t Dismiss Lander Man’s Murder Charge In Fatal Bar Fight
A Fremont County judge ordered Tuesday that she won’t dismiss the second-degree murder charge for a Lander man who claims he was acting in the defense of everyone during a fatal bar fight. That’s something “the jury will have to decide,” the judge said.
Greg JohnsonOctober 15, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, October 15, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsOctober 15, 2026
At Wyoming Gov. Debate, Bextel Bashes Barlow Almost The Whole Time
Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel took every chance to bash Republican Eric Barlow, calling him a “swamp creature” and a “Democrat” during Wednesday’s PBS Wyoming governor’s debate in Riverton.
Clair McFarlandOctober 15, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * Yellowstone Dog Rescued! * Prop 1 Helps Teton Co The Most * UW Student Tries To Escape To China
Mac WatsonOctober 15, 2026
Ken Buck: France's Debt Crisis Offers a Cautionary Lesson for US Lawmakers
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "France's debt crisis offers a glimpse of what's to come if lawmakers in Washington cannot prove those perceptions wrong and work together to get our national debt on a sustainable, downward path."
Ken BuckOctober 15, 2026
Guest Column: Why I’m Voting NO On Proposition 1
Guest columnist Dale Bohren writes, "There are philosophical reasons I’m voting against the Freedom Caucus sponsored Proposition 1 property tax cut. I hope you will vote against it too. Here is why..."
Guest ColumnOctober 15, 2026
Tom Lubnau: Dealing With Election Cognitive Bias, Or Missing The Gorilla In The Room
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "As voters, we have to tune out the slogans and the name-calling and ask a simple question: Does this candidate have the skills to do the job, or is this just another blowhard tossing out catchphrases that tickle our biases?"
Tom LubnauOctober 15, 2026
'We Got Her!’: 10 Pounds Lighter, Dog Rescued After 34 Days In Yellowstone
After surviving 34 days in Yellowstone National Park and losing 10 pounds, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier was safely trapped Wednesday and reunited with her family. Searchers say they had only a few days before having to suspend the search for the winter.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 14, 2026
If Proposition 1 Passes, Teton County Residents Will Benefit The Most
Teton County residents will benefit the most if Prop. 1, the 50% residential property tax cut ballot initiative, passes, data shows. Residents would save nearly 25% of projected statewide savings. "This is a dream for Teton County," Sen. Cale Case said.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026
Illegal Weston County Controlled Burn Threatens High-Voltage Power Lines
An illegal controlled burn beneath a high-voltage power line in Weston County on Tuesday took firefighters eight hours to put out. Fire officials say the heat could have damaged the line, while smoke and flames created a potential electrocution hazard.
Kate MeadowsOctober 14, 2026
Embattled Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell Resigns
The Wyoming Business Council accepted the resignation of CEO Josh Dorrell on Wednesday. Challenges and controversies flanked Dorrell's tenure, from the state routing COVID relief funds through the agency, to lawmakers trying to eliminate it.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026
Wyoming Motorcyclist Killed After Pickup Turns In Front Of Him In Colorado
Wyoming motorcyclist Duane Brown was killed Monday when a pickup turned left in his path in Loveland, Colorado. Police charged the pickup driver with careless driving. “I saw the rider hit the pavement," one eyewitness told Cowboy State Daily,
Kolby FedoreOctober 14, 2026
Laramie County Man Accused Of Threatening Woman With Gun, Sword And Crossbow
A Laramie County man is accused of holding a gun to a woman’s head Saturday, then a sword, and then pointing a loaded crossbow at her before the woman could get away and call police. “He kept repeating, ‘I want you to die,’” police say.
Greg JohnsonOctober 14, 2026
Natrona County Tells Supreme Court It Deserves Say On Casper Mountain Gravel Mining
The Natrona County Board of Commissioners' efforts to keep gravel mining off the base of Casper Mountain went to the Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday. Its attorney told justices that residents had collected 20,000 signatures opposing the project.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 14, 2026
Gillette Police Use SWAT Team, Chemicals And K-9 To Arrest Accused Stalker
It took a SWAT team, chemicals and a K-9 on Saturday to arrest a Gillette man accused of stalking a woman he had already done prison time for stalking. Police say he also threatened a shootout with police and called the woman 76 times in three hours.
Greg JohnsonOctober 14, 2026
Basin Couple Loses 43-Year Business In Fire Including 52-Year-Old Truck They Dated In
Eleven days after a fire destroyed a Big Horn County couple's shop, Steva Dooley says they are overwhelmed by community support. They say their 52-year-old truck with 400,000+ miles was the most painful to lose but "it's all stuff."
Kolby FedoreOctober 14, 2026
BLM Plans To Round Up 1,800 Mustangs In Red Desert For Adoption And Re-Sale
Wild-horse advocates say they'll be watching beginning Thursday when the BLM begins rounding up 1,800 mustangs from the Red Desert Complex for adoption and re-sale. The agency says it must reduce the herd to "sustainable levels" of 480-720 horses.
Mark HeinzOctober 14, 2026
Chinese National Studying At UW Tries To Flee After Charged With Poisoning Colleague
A University of Wyoming graduate student is accused of poisoning her colleague, then trying to flee to China through the Los Angeles International Airport. She was arrested, and is expected to be held in Albany County on a $15 million cash bond.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026