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Desperate On The Side Of A Road With A Gun, A Voice From The Void Saved His Life
Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life. I realized there's help out there," he said.
Zakary SonntagApril 05, 2026
Veteran Starts Program To Give Vets Free Overnight Trips to Military Vehicle Museum
A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.
Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026
30 Years After Unabomber’s Arrest, FBI Still Has His Cabin — And It Still Stinks
Even 30 years after the arrest of Ted Kaczynski, aka the infamous Unabomber, his Montana recluse cabin is still intact. The FBI has it, and says even after three decades, it still smells. “It was quite smelly for some time," said FBI historian, Dr. John Fox.
Anna-Louise JacksonApril 05, 2026
Once Fringe, Fermented Foods Are Becoming Mainstream Across Wyoming
Fermented foods aren’t on the fringe of the culinary scene anymore, exploding into a $63.3 billion industry across the U.S. In Wyoming, more people are making and eating sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and just about anything else they can ferment.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2026
‘It’s Like He’s A Ghost’: Search On After Rock Springs College Student Vanishes
The family of a Rock Springs college student who vanished without a trace two months ago is desperate for answers. “It's like he’s a ghost,” says a longtime friend of Steven Sanches, who was last seen leaving campus around noon on Feb. 5.
Jen KocherApril 04, 2026
Legendary Trainer Behind Trigger And ‘Ben Hur’ Chariot Race Got His Start In Wyoming
Called “The Greatest Horse Trainer in the World,” Glenn Randall started training horses in Torrington and moved on to other Wyoming rodeos and county fairs. Then he left for Hollywood where he trained Trigger and the "Ben Hur" chariot horses.
Jackie DorothyApril 04, 2026
Guest Column: Chuck Gray Should Explain Why He Gave Confidential Voter Info To Feds
Guest columnist George Powers writes, "Chuck Gray has been entrusted with the duty to maintain confidential information. If he says he got permission to violate that duty, then why won’t he show us what he relied on to justify his decision?"
Guest ColumnApril 04, 2026
Wyoming History: The 1925 Fire That Burned Up 81 Yellowstone Tour Buses
An exploding oil furnace destroyed 81 tour buses at Mammoth Hot Springs on March 30, 1925, threatening to cripple Yellowstone's transportation system with summer season weeks away. It would require a mammoth effort to rebuild in time for the park’s opening.
David MadisonApril 04, 2026
Joan Barron: A Rare Pro-Union Veto By Gordon?
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Gov. Mark Gordon never seemed to be a union guy. But he acted like one when he vetoed an anti-union bill this session. His denial of the bill raised eyebrows, particularly from hard-right Republicans who never fully trusted him."
Joan BarronApril 04, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Crazy Politics In Wyoming? Yes, I Have Had A Little Experience
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I’ve watched statewide campaigns here for 56 years as a journalist and participated in two: my own run in 2002 and another statewide race in 2018. One thing has changed dramatically over the years: the cost."
Bill SniffinApril 04, 2026
Why There's A Growing Opposition to Data Centers Across Rural America
From Wyoming to Maine to Montana, residents are demanding answers to water and power rate concerns where data center are constructed. "We're not against data centers per se, but we do want to protect our water," said a concerned citizen in Cheyenne.
David MadisonApril 04, 2026
College Basketball's Big-Time Data Revolution Started By Student In UW Computer Lab
A student playing pickup basketball at the University of Wyoming in 1998 went on to build an analytics empire that influences coaches, gamblers and sports writers. Ken Pomeroy's "KenPom" is considered one of the most accurate sites for ranking college hoops.
David MadisonApril 04, 2026
Utah Investigator Says He Has New Evidence That Shows Kurt Cobain Was Murdered
A Utah investigator turned over new evidence to police, on top of a report by a team of forensic experts who say Kurt Cobain’s death wasn’t a suicide, it was was murder. A retired Seattle Police captain agrees and says original investigators botched the case
Jen KocherApril 04, 2026
"It's Unreal!": New York Couple Who Lost Cat Near Cody Reunited After 2 1/2 Years
A couple moving from San Francisco to New York lost their cat 2 1/2 years ago near Cody. They lost all hope until they received a text last month from someone in Wyoming who caught the cat and noticed there was a number on its collar. They flew out the next day.
Andrew RossiApril 04, 2026
Data Center Boom Powers Cheyenne’s Push For Annexation
A boom of huge data centers racing to build out their billion-dollar projects is pushing the city of Cheyenne to annex land to manage the growth. “When a data center comes in, it helps us,” Mayor Patrick Collins said. “It helps the whole state.”
Kate MeadowsApril 04, 2026
Cody Temple Lights Up For First Time, Neighbors Aren’t Happy
The exterior lights on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Cody temple were switched on for the first time this week. Neighbors who opposed the project say it shines into their homes.
Andrew RossiApril 04, 2026
Lawyer Sued By Wyoming Transgender Sorority Member Settles Lawsuit
A lawyer who sued a transgender member of a University of Wyoming sorority chapter has settled a lawsuit filed by the member, claiming the lawyer went too far. The terms of the settlement have not been made public.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2026
Dennis Sun: If You’re in Agriculture, Get Out the Dartboard
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "To say our world is currently full of volatility is a true statement. Those in agriculture could actually make some planning decisions using a dartboard these days and come out alright."
Dennis SunApril 03, 2026
Jonathan Lange: Constitution Requires Care For Body And Soul
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "As we pause to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, let us be reminded that to love one another requires attention both to the body and to the soul of every citizen."
Jonathan LangeApril 03, 2026
'I Couldn't See 10 Feet In Front Of Me': April Snow Sends Semis Sliding Off I-80
Snow was reported across Wyoming on Friday, sending several semitrucks sliding off I-80. "I couldn't see 10 feet in front of me," a Rawlins truck driver said. It also brought several inches of much-needed moisture for the state’s snowpack.
Andrew RossiApril 03, 2026
Prosecutor Wants Jury To Hear Evidence Accused Murderer Threw Dog Down Stairs
In the case of an Evanston man who claimed he acted in self-defense when allegedly killing his father last November, the prosecutor is asking to allow extra evidence of murder threats and violence. That includes a claim he threw a dog down the stairs.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2026
Cheyenne Teacher Charged With Unlawful Contact For Altercation With Student
Nearly a month after an alleged physical altercation with a female student, a McCormick Junior High School teacher was charged Thursday in Laramie County Circuit Court with unlawful contact.
Greg JohnsonApril 03, 2026
Incoming University Of Wyoming President Wants To Build Bridges, Dissolve Drama
Incoming U.W. President Brigadier General Shane Reeves told Cowboy State Daily he wants to build bridges and dissolve drama at the university, as well as build trust and connections throughout the state by talking to state legislators and stakeholders.
Clair McFarlandApril 03, 2026
Yellowstone Wolf Goes Flying After Taking A Bison Kick During Hunt
A tour group watched a pack of wolves unsuccessfully try to take down a bison in Yellowstone National Park this past weekend. A guide captured video of one of the wolves that was sent flying after taking a hard kick as the bison fled.
Andrew RossiApril 03, 2026