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Cheyenne Mayor Says Wastewater Contamination 'Regrettable' But Lauds BOPU Response
As questions mount of the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities' handling of data center contamination of the city's sewer reuse system, Mayor Patrick Collins said BOPU handled the incident "efficiently." "People are caught up in the emotion of this," he said.
Kate MeadowsJuly 07, 2026
‘I Did Something Very Wrong’: Probation For Cheyenne Teacher Who Begged Student
A Cheyenne junior high math teacher caught on video on his knees begging a female student saying he “did something very wrong” has been sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation after scratching the girl during a confrontation.
Greg JohnsonJuly 07, 2026
Vandals Blow Up 13 Porta Potties In Montana, Company Blames Wyoming Fireworks
At least 13 portable toilets were blown up in Billings over the July 4 holiday and the company is blaming Wyoming fireworks for the destruction. They say the fireworks were likely purchased in Wyoming because Montana's fireworks aren't powerful enough.
Andrew RossiJuly 07, 2026
Colorado Man Accused Of Shooting Buddy With Stolen Gun After Leaving Baggs Bar
A Colorado man is accused of shooting a buddy with a stolen handgun in a truck after leaving a Baggs, Wyoming, bar early Saturday morning. “A bullet hole could be seen going through the back of the passenger seat and out the front,” court documents say.
Greg JohnsonJuly 07, 2026
Town Of Green River Considers Installing License Plate Readers To Curb 'Terrorism'
The Green River City Council is considering finalizing a $112,000 grant it's been awarded to install license-plate readers in the city. The mayor said the cameras could curb terrorism while former Libertarian lawmaker Marshall Burt says it's all "bullshit."
Clair McFarlandJuly 07, 2026
Search For North Carolina Man Who Disappeared On Snake River Now A Recovery Mission
The family of a North Carolina man who disappeared after jumping into the Snake River on Saturday shared photos of the 55-year-old that were taken just hours before he was swept away. Authorities have changed the mission from search and rescue to recovery.
Kolby FedoreJuly 07, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 07, 2026
The Wyoming Way: Helping Neighbors, Feeding Families, Strengthening Communities
From young families and grandparents raising grandchildren to caregivers and retirees, Wyomingites across the state are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Food Bank of Wyoming is encouraging communities to come together to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food. This WyoGives Day, July 15, donors can help support both local families and Wyoming producers.
July 07, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Tuesday's headlines include: * Gillette Man Loses Fingers To Fireworks * Wyoming At Critical Crossroads With Data Centers * Wyoming Diesel Mechanic Gets More Pardons From Trump
Mac WatsonJuly 07, 2026
Wyoming's Famous Diesel Mechanic Gets Presidential Pardons For Others
Wyoming's most famous diesel “delete" mechanic Troy Lake, who was pardoned by Trump after a prison stint, advocated for the president to pardon at least six more. On Friday, Trump pardoned those six, plus three others.
Clair McFarlandJuly 07, 2026
Data Centers Test Wyoming’s Promise Not To ‘Piss Away’ The Next Boom
The old Wyoming bumper sticker reads, “Dear God give me one more boom and I promise not to piss it all away next time.” Data centers may just be that next boom. So, how far to go in courting prosperity without losing the things that make Wyoming, Wyoming?
Renée JeanJuly 06, 2026
Gail Symons: Why Campaign Volunteers Are Critical
Columnist Gail Symons writes, "For me, knocking on doors has been the best part of campaign work. You meet people where they live. You hear what they care about. You talk about the experience, judgment and character of the person asking for their vote."
Gail SymonsJuly 06, 2026
Rock Springs Ends Controversial Goat Grazing Program After Spending $200,000
After spending about $200,000 in goat grazing for flood mitigation since 2025, the town of Rock Springs is putting an end to it for now. One council member said residents say it’s too expensive. "This will be the last we see goats,” he said.
Kate MeadowsJuly 06, 2026
Gillette Man Blows Fingers Off Hand With Firework Outside Bar, Four Others Hurt
A man blew the fingers off his hand and injured four other people outside a Gillette bar around midnight Saturday. In a public apology, the man, who was life-flighted to Billings, said he tried to throw the firework "but it blew up instantly."
Kolby FedoreJuly 06, 2026
No Charges From Feds 14 Months After Man Found Dead On Rez
Fourteen months after a man was found in an abandoned red truck in a remote region of the Wind River Indian Reservation with two gunshots in his head, prosecutors have no ongoing, public murder cases in the December 2024 death of Riverton man Rex Lofts.
Clair McFarlandJuly 06, 2026
Say 'Antelope' In Front Of Wyoming Pronghorn Activist, It'll Cost You $1
Conservationist Rich Guenzel understands why many people, including Wyoming Game and Fish, wrongly call one of the state's signature animals "antelope," but it's his pet peeve. It bugs him so much he has a “pronghorn swear jar” and makes people pay $1.
Mark HeinzJuly 06, 2026
Fires Break Out In At Least Two Wyoming Towns During July 4 Firework Shows
At least two Wyoming cities got bonus shows for July 4 when fireworks started wildfires near launch sites. In both Cody and Thermopolis fires began during the shows but citizens weren't concerned. "It happens every year," Cody resident Laura Redmond said.
Andrew RossiJuly 06, 2026
Glenrock Boy Airlifted To Denver Hospital After Getting Hit In Eye By Fireworks
A Glenrock boy was airlifted to a Denver hospital on the Fourth of July after getting hit in the eye with an errant firework when it exploded in a crowd at a local park. A witness said he watched it "explode in the middle of the crowd of people.”
Kolby FedoreJuly 06, 2026
Casper Man Accused Of Holding Toddler ‘Like A Shield’ In Standoff To Change Plea
A Casper man accused of holding a toddler “like a shield” in front of him during an armed standoff said Monday he intends to change his plea. The man "told officers he had a gun and officers had guns and challenged officers to get him,” police say.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 06, 2026
Wyoming Film Fest Features Horror-Comedy-Slasher Epic With Puppets, 11 Others
A campy horror-comedy-slasher mashup that debuts at this week’s Wyoming International Film Festival has an unexpected twist — it’s all puppets. “Threat Valley Massacre” is “probably the most hilarious film we’re playing this year," said an organizer.
Kerry DrakeJuly 06, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, July 6, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 06, 2026
Save It For Later: 'Snow Farming' Is Keeping Ski Seasons Alive Across Rockies
As temperatures soar in the summer, ski resorts in the Rocky Mountain West are "farming" snow, storing it under giant thermal mats as insurance for the upcoming season. Snow stays close to freezing in the summer even in triple-digit temperatures.
Leo Wolfson For Cowboy State DailyJuly 06, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, July 6, 2026
Monday's headlines include: * Rampant Feral Dogs * Prairie Grizzlies On The Move * Jackson Couple Gives Away Ranch
Mac WatsonJuly 06, 2026
Dave Simpson: Is This What You Educated Democrats Want?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Traditional (not insane) Democrats are being pushed aside by bat-guano crazy socialists and communists screaming about lunatic stuff like 'ending' law enforcement and closing prisons."
Dave SimpsonJuly 06, 2026