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Lander Man Wants Murder Charge Dismissed, Says Force In Bar Fight ‘Reasonable’
A Lander man facing a second-degree murder charge for a fatal January bar brawl wants the charge dismissed, saying he used “reasonable” force. Prosecutors disagree, saying he “advances like a predator” on the victim in a Thursday response.
Greg JohnsonJune 26, 2026
In Wyoming's 'Hail Alley,' Giant Ice Balls Falling From The Sky Are Normal
For much of the week, the southeast corner of Wyoming had a series of tornado watches and warnings. While tornadoes grab the headlines, residents know the real menace is monster hail. "We're where the storms like to start," said meteorologist Colby Goatley.
Kolby FedoreJune 26, 2026
Miracle, Popular Grand Teton Grizzly, Relocated After Getting Too Close To People
After repeatedly getting too close to people and food sources, a popular young grizzly nicknamed Miracle was captured and relocated by wildlife agents in Grand Teton National Park on Thursday. "It was just a matter of time," said one wildlife photographer.
Mark HeinzJune 26, 2026
Guest Column: The Importance Of An Independent Judiciary
U.S. District Judges Alan Johnson, Kelly Rankin, and Scott Skavdahl write, "The Framers of the Constitution understood that freedom cannot survive if judges are merely extensions of political power. History demonstrates why that independence matters."
Guest ColumnJune 26, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, June 26, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJune 26, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Firing Squad Is Back * Trump Will Go To Rushmore * Cheyenne Is Human Trafficking Haven
Mac WatsonJune 26, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Start Work To Fix $3.9 Million School Activities Shortage
Wyoming lawmakers meeting Thursday in Lander promised a crowded room repeatedly that they would fix a $3.9 million decrease in public school sports and activities funding that shocked parents and schools this spring.
Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2026
Rod Miller: A Bleak Future for the Chemtrail Caucus
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The Wyoming Freedom Caucus’ two years in power have exposed their fumbling ineptitude, their disconnect with the values of Wyoming citizens, and their continuing lust for power. Their performance has doomed their movement."
Rod MillerJune 26, 2026
Sheriff Says Laramie County Will Stop Being ‘Safe Haven’ For Human Trafficking
A sex solicitation sting in Cheyenne led to the arrest of two men last weekend. Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak says it’s the beginning of a new effort to stop human trafficking that has been ignored for too long by law enforcement.
Kerry DrakeJune 26, 2026
Mandatory Country-Of-Origin Labeling Facing Long Odds After Senate Omission
Rep. Harriet Hageman is vowing to continue the fight for her bill which mandates country-of-origin labeling for beef, despite the Senate Ag Committee's failure to include it in the Farm Bill. “Americans want to know where their meat comes," she said.
Kate MeadowsJune 25, 2026
Idaho's Reviving The Firing Squad. Wyoming Almost Did For Dale Wayne Eaton
Idaho is switching from lethal injections to firing squad executions on July 1. Wyoming almost added firing squad executions as an alternate method in 2014 because lethal injection drugs were scarce and 'Lil Miss' killer Dale Wayne Eaton was still on death row.
Clair McFarlandJune 25, 2026
Two Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Down Door, Stuffing 3 Bottles Of Tequila In Pants
Police say two Cheyenne men looking for "more privacy" wound up in the Crown Bar's employee-only basement, where one "donkey kicked" a locked liquor room door and then stuffed three bottles of tequila in his pants before they were caught.
Kolby FedoreJune 25, 2026
Upper Sunshine Reservoir Near Meeteetse Drained, No More Fishing For Two years
Upper Sunshine Reservoir near Meeteetse is popular with local anglers, particularly for ice fishing, but the reservoir is being drained, so there won’t be any fishing there for two years. It’s expected to be completely drained by Sept. 1.
Mark HeinzJune 25, 2026
It’s Official: Trump Will Attend July 3 Fireworks Celebration At Mount Rushmore
President Trump announced Thursday he will attend the July 3 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore, a centerpiece event commemorating America's 250th. The event also marks the return of fireworks over Mount Rushmore for the first time in six years.
Kate MeadowsJune 25, 2026
Texas Man Accused Of Flashing Penis Outside Busy Jackson Mexican Restaurant
A Texas man is accused of exposing his penis and "swinging it around" in the parking lot of a busy Mexican restaurant in Jackson on Tuesday evening before driving away intoxicated. If convicted on all four counts he could face up to 3½ years in jail.
Kolby FedoreJune 25, 2026
Cody Author Paul Hutton Wins Lifetime Achievement Honor For Western Literature
Cody’s Paul Andrew Hutton has landed one of Western literature’s top honors, the coveted Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement. That elevates the New York Times bestselling author of “The Undiscovered Country” into the ranks of top Western writers.
Renée JeanJune 25, 2026
Colorado And Oregon Lift Fishing Restrictions, Drought Will Kill Fish Anyway
Facing extreme drought in the wake of an exceptionally mild winter, officials in Colorado and Oregon have told anglers at some reservoirs: Catch all the fish you want, because they’re going to die anyway. In Wyoming, emergency measures are on hold.
Mark HeinzJune 25, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, June 25, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJune 25, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * Armed Standoff In Cody * Reid Rasner Fired By Company * It’s Not A Good Idea To Jump In Outhouse
Mac WatsonJune 25, 2026
Tom Lubnau: The Wyoming Republican Party Is Eating Itself
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The Wyoming GOP's move to endorse primary candidates, demand loyalty oaths, and favor campaigns is a violation of Wyoming law, short-sighted, and self-destructive. Their actions will lead to the party's eventual collapse."
Tom LubnauJune 25, 2026
Guest Column: The 4% Property Tax Cap Breaks Wyoming’s Promise of Equal Taxation
Rep. Liz Storer writes, "By artificially limiting how much a property’s assessed value can increase each year, the cap creates a system where two homes of identical market value can be taxed very differently based solely on how long they have been owned."
Guest ColumnJune 25, 2026
Ken Buck: Vice President Vance Is Hunting Fraud
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "This spring the White House launched the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the largest-ever governmentwide effort to root out fraud, waste and abuse from federal programs."
Ken BuckJune 25, 2026
Armed Woman Arrested Near Cody Golf Course After Multi-Hour Standoff
An armed female suspect surrendered to law enforcement after a multi-hour standoff on Cody's south side Wednesday afternoon. Dawn Blaylock, 41, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, property destruction, and interference with a police officer.
Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026
Not Fake News: Creator Of Satirical ‘Casper Planet’ Says It’s Time To Sell
Justin Hathaway is selling his satirical Planet Casper Facebook page. He wants someone in Wyoming who will build on a legacy that includes telling 106,000 followers about king cobras spilling onto I-25 and a Yellowstone tourist bus sinking in magma.
Kerry DrakeJune 24, 2026