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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

As a "grumpy mama duck” freaked out over ducklings that fell into a Sheridan storm drain this past weekend, a stranger with a “big beard” climbed in after them. A woman who watched the rescue says it restored a little of her faith in humanity.

Hooray! Big Bearded Man Climbs Into Sheridan Storm Drain To Save Ducklings

After a mama duck panicked when her ducklings fell into a Sheridan storm drain this past weekend, a big bearded hero climbed in to get them. A woman who watched the rescue says it restored a little of her faith in humanity.

Kolby FedoreMay 19, 2026

Hadley Thompson, 18, topped some of the world’s best breakaway ropers at the American Rodeo’s West Regional Finals in Las Vegas.

Yoder 18-Year-Old Breakaway Roper To Compete For Historic $2 Million Payout

Yoder breakaway roper Hadley Thompson, 18, could make history this weekend as the first to earn $2 million with one throw of a rope. “It’s life-changing money,” competitors in the American Rodeo say about the huge payout for beating the best in the world.

Julie MankinMay 19, 2026

Those who know Shawn Ezekiel Hughes say they can't believe the 36-year-old Cody man with undiagnosed medical issues, including seizures, would just walk away. He’s been missing for a week as his girlfriend and friends grow more desperate to find him.

Missing Man Found Dead In Car At Cody Airport Died Of Injury And Exposure

A man found dead in a car in the parking lot of the Cody airport after being missing for two weeks died of blunt force injuries and exposure to the elements. Knowing that does little to answer his family’s questions about how he ended up in that car.

Jen KocherMay 19, 2026

A long line of people formed on both sides of the room during an emotional, four-hour hearing before the Public Services Committee on a moratorium for new data centers.

Cheyenne City Committee Won’t Support — Or Reject — Data Center Moratorium

Cheyenne’s Public Service Committee didn’t endorse or reject a 12-month moratorium on new data centers after hours of emotional testimony Monday. State legislators say the clash exposes issues the Wyoming Legislature may need to address.

Renée JeanMay 19, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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

Jake NicholsMay 19, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Winter Back With A Vengeance * Darin Smith Confirmed As U.S. Attorney * Photographers Beat Each Other Up Over Bears

Mac WatsonMay 19, 2026

Many Counties See Huge Last-Minute Crossovers To Vote In Wyoming’s GOP Primary

Many Wyoming county clerks report a rush of last-minute crossover registrations to vote in the Republican primary — just ahead of last week's deadline. The state Democratic Party discourages crossover voting, while some elected Democrats encourage it.

Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2026

Dave Simpson: Data Centers Popping Up Like Dandelions

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “It's hard to think of a community that is more out on a limb than Cheyenne if data center problems ensue, and the tax-dollar dreams of local officials turn into something entirely different. Like it or not, we're up to our necks in this, folks.”

Dave SimpsonMay 19, 2026

A WYDOT plow truck clears the westbound lane of I-80 between Rawlins and Wamsutter on Monday evening. Dozens of drivers were stuck on I-80 after both lanes between Rock Springs and Laramie were shut down for most of the day due to winter weather conditions, and at least one accident involving a WYDOT plow truck was reported.

Motorists Stuck On I-80 Overnight As Snowstorm Shuts Down Southern Wyoming

A snowstorm shut down more than 200 miles of I-80 on Monday leaving motorists stranded for hours — some overnight — while killing power in Rawlins. “I figured I was going to be here until tomorrow morning,” said one trucker after 11 hours of waiting.

Andrew RossiMay 19, 2026

Senate Confirms Darin Smith As US Attorney Days After 'Flagrant' Misconduct Finding

The U.S. Senate voted 46-43 Monday to confirm Darin Smith as U.S. Attorney for Wyoming — four days after the state's three federal judges ruled he committed "flagrant" misconduct. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis voted in Smith's favor.

Clair McFarlandMay 18, 2026

River Mossberg of Cheyenne got this massive black bear in the Snowy Range Mountains, using the “spot-and-stalk” hunting technique.

‘Holy Cow!’ Wyoming Hunter Bags Super-Sized Black Bear In Southeast Wyoming

On his first day out black bear hunting in southeast Wyoming, a Cheyenne hunter got his pickup hopelessly stuck, but on the second day bagged a super-sized black bear. "Holy cow! This sucker is size 5XL,” he said about spotting the bear.

Mark HeinzMay 18, 2026

Opposition to Cheyenne data centers is growing as residents become more vocal and sign petitions against them. One councilman says development has happened so fast, it’s "completely outstripped the ability of the county and the city to plan."

Two More Data Centers Possible As Laramie County Planners OK Massive Man Camp

Two more possible data center projects are on the horizon even as Laramie County planners have recommended approval of a massive 5,600-person man camp to house workers. “I did not feel like our voices were considered or heard," said one local resident.

Kate MeadowsMay 18, 2026

Gov. Hopeful Barlow Is Latest To Face ‘The Gentry’ — Riverton’s Political Old Guard

Facing the pointed questions of Riverton’s old-guard coffee group, known as “The Gentry," has become a proving ground for serious Wyoming political candidates. Those in government should “do your damn job,” governor hopeful Eric Barlow told the group Monday.

Clair McFarlandMay 18, 2026

Juvenile Dies After Fall From Moving Pumpjack In Park County Oil Field

A young person died Saturday after falling from a moving pumpjack in the Elk Basin oil field in Park County. “It’s easy to forget how dangerous they can be,” says a retired oil field worker about those who grow up around the oil fields.

Kolby FedoreMay 18, 2026

The Den Gentlemen's Club south of Cheyenne on Thursday, March 5, 2026

Cheyenne Stripper Accused Of Pulling Gun On Rival Faces 20 Years In Prison

A Cheyenne exotic dancer charged with pulling a gun on a rival dancer over the attention of a “regular” could get more than 20 years in prison if convicted. She was bound over to district court on Friday after more than two months on the run.

Kolby FedoreMay 18, 2026

Grizzly bears frequently get mobbed on Togwotee Pass. Wildlife and traffic safety officials say it’s a recipe for disaster.

Grizzly Paparazzi: Photographers Shove Each Other Over Bears On Togwotee Pass

Over the past decade, Togwotee Pass between Dubois and Moran Junction in Wyoming has become a circus of wildlife paparazzi around grizzlies. “There’s arguing, there’s threats,” says one photographer, adding that, “I don’t want to go up there anymore."

Mark HeinzMay 18, 2026

Snow at The Friendly Store in Centennial, Wyoming, on Monday, May 18, 2026

Snowstorm Shuts Down Southern Wyoming, Motorists Stranded On I-80 For Hours

Parts of southern Wyoming are shut down Monday by a snowstorm that’s closed Interstate 80, took out power grids, and stranded motorists for hours. In Centennial, residents report more than 24 inches of snow have fallen.

Andrew Rossi & Jimmy OrrMay 18, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, May 18, 2026

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

Jake NicholsMay 18, 2026

Slow Down, Move Over: A Shared Responsibility to Save Wyomingites This Memorial Day

AAA reminds Wyoming travelers to stay alert and protect everyone stopped on the roadside during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

May 18, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: May 18, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Cheyenne Pumphouse Burns * Train Blamed For Wind River Canyon Fire * Incredibly Rare Encounter With Wyo Wolverine

Mac WatsonMay 17, 2026

Gail Symons: The Difference Between The 1994 And 2026 Republican Platform

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "In 1994, the Wyoming Republican Party wrote a platform about governing Wyoming. In 2026, it’s made its platform a purity test. That shift — more than any single policy position — tells you where this party has gone."

Gail SymonsMay 17, 2026

When a large, purple urn mysteriously appeared at Holliday Park in Cheyenne, people had a lot of questions about whose cremains were inside and why they were left there. That happens "more often than people may realize,” says the Laramie County coroner.

Coroner Says Mystery Urn Left At Cheyenne Park Is More Common Than People Think

When a large, purple urn suddenly appeared at Holliday Park in Cheyenne, people had a lot of questions about whose cremains were inside and why they were left there. That happens "more often than people may realize,” the Laramie County coroner said.

Kolby FedoreMay 17, 2026

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