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The 8 millimeter-long eggshell found by the Oertijdmuseum in Lusk. A microscopic analysis of this eggshell concluded that it came from a Late Cretaceous dinosaur, which the research team strongly suspects was a Tyrannosaurus rex.

First-Of-Its Kind Dinosaur Eggshell Find Could Lead To T. Rex Nest Near Lusk

The first dinosaur eggshell ever found from the Lance Formation in Niobrara County has paleontologists excited. They believe it came from a Tyrannosaurus rex nursery and that full eggs are still buried there.

Andrew RossiSeptember 28, 2025

Four years ago, Gillette elk hunter Terrance Monger spotted a gigantic bull elk in a public land hunting area. After hunting for it every season since, he bagged the behemoth Sept. 18.

After Four Years Of Trying, Gillette Hunter Bags Gigantic Bull Elk On Public Land

Four years ago, Gillette elk hunter Terrance Monger spotted a gigantic bull elk in a public land hunting area in northeastern Wyoming. After hunting for it every season since, he finally bagged the behemoth Sept. 18.

Mark HeinzSeptember 28, 2025

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Wyoming Sugar Beet Growers Project Near-Record Harvest And Sugar Content

Rain across northern Wyoming temporarily halted sugar beet harvest operations last week, but growers are confident they can keep pace with factory demands as the annual harvest ramps up. If projections hold, this season will mark the second-highest sugar content on record.

David MadisonSeptember 28, 2025

There's no denying that James Sanderson found articulated bones in a layer of prehistoric soil more 50 million years old. However, a closer look reveals that these mysterious foot bones were in a time period where they don't belong.

Star Valley Man Finds Mysterious Foot Bones In Prehistoric Soil Near Kemmerer

There's no denying that James Sanderson found connected bones in a layer of prehistoric soil more 50 million years old. However, a closer look reveals that these mysterious foot bones were in a time period where they don't belong.

Andrew RossiSeptember 28, 2025

Master Leather Craftsman James Jackson has been creating works of art in leather for four decades in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain Region. He has been recognized internationally for his work and his contribution to the Sheridan Design which was pioneered by his mentor, Don King of Sheridan, Wyoming.

Meet The Master Wyoming Leatherworker And Artist Keeping His Western Craft Alive

James Jackson is a Wyoming leatherworker and artist who's famed for being a master of the Western "Sheridan Style." That's not by accident, as he learned it from Don King, a Wyoming-born leatherworking pioneer and legend.

Jackie DorothySeptember 27, 2025

Members of the Centennial Antique Tractor & Engine Club enjoy making their tractors look good. Then they take them for little adventures, like the recent tour of the Burnette Enterpises mega dairy near Carpenter.

They Think Their Tractors Are Sexy — And So Do Parade Crowds

The Centennial Antique Engine & Tractor Club is a group of people in southeastern Wyoming and northern Colorado who have one thing in common — they love vintage farm equipment. Especially tractors, which they think are pretty sexy.

Renée JeanSeptember 27, 2025

Crayton smiles at all the photographs and memories, hangin got the walls at the Sheridan Foster Care Exchange.

She Was A Foster Kid, Now Sheridan Woman Is On A Mission To Make The System Better

After her own difficulties as a foster kid, Carla Crayton has vowed to make sure other children don't have the same experiences. The Sheridan woman has built a nonprofit dedicated to her mission of making the system better for kids and foster parents.

Renée JeanSeptember 27, 2025

Bodies from the Frontier No. 1 explosion in August 1923 are laid out in a temporary morgue.

Wyoming History: Kemmerer 1920s Mine Explosions Killed 138 In 13 Months

Two of the most devastating and deadly coal mine disasters in Wyoming history hit Kemmerer mines over a 13-month period from 1923-24. In all, 138 miners were killed, leaving 97 widows and 133 children fatherless.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 27, 2025

Students at the University of Wyoming were stunned Thursday less than 24 hours after conservative political thought leader Charlie Kirk was killed on an Utah university campus. They condemn political violence, and are conflicted about Kirk’s legacy.

Letter To The Editor: It's Easy To Criticize Charlie Kirk When He's Gone

Dear editor: For what it's worth, the Wyoming Democrats have put their two cents in about Charlie Kirk's murder, though I'm not sure why they bothered.

September 27, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: When Does Preserving Life Become An Imposition On The Dignity It Aims To Protect?

Dear editor: The state’s “381” which is shorthand for the Title 25 emergency detention process, is designed to protect those at risk, but it also raises a moral question: when does preserving life become an imposition on the dignity it aims to protect?

September 27, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Do You Ever Wonder What Old Men Think About?

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Being older than most everyone else gives you a chance to share your wisdom and endlessly tell old stories. Perhaps we talk too much?”

Bill SniffinSeptember 27, 2025

Montana’s tireless “Coal King,” the late Duane Ankney, beat a path between Colstrip and Helena, Montana, and then Washington D.C., advocating for the industry where he made his career.

Legacy Of Montana's Coal King Lives On As Industry Gains New Political Momentum

Since Duane Ankney died in August, tributes have poured in celebrating Montana's "Coal King" for his legislative efforts and tireless advocacy. The greatest tribute might be the significant political momentum the coal industry is now feeling.

David MadisonSeptember 27, 2025

Wyoming mountain bikers are ripping a page from the playbook of snowmobilers to raise money to build better trails. Proposed legislation would create the first systematic fee structure — aka "greenie tax" — for non-motorized trail users at state parks.

Proposed 'Greenie Tax' Would Make Coloradans Pay For Using Wyoming Trails

More than 60% of mountain bikers at Wyoming's Curt Gowdy State Park are out-of-state, mostly Colorado. New legislation supported by Rep. Karlee Provenza would make them pay for it. "I'm all for figuring out how can we have Colorado pay for their usage of our land," she said.

David MadisonSeptember 27, 2025

Why pay $1.59 million for a used Gulfstream IV when you can potentially acquire a Fairchild C-119L Flying Boxcar transport for $150? Or how about a Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter for $25? Those are two of the 16 vintage aircraft Big Horn County is selling.

Big Horn County Is Selling 16 Vintage Aircraft In Online Auction, And Bids Start At $25

Big Horn County is selling 16 vintage aircraft in an online auction. They're no longer airworthy, but the winning bidders could put a cockpit in their home office or living room. "There’s a lot of nostalgia in these cool old planes," the airport manager said.

Andrew RossiSeptember 27, 2025

Experienced hunters say that a willingness to hike long distances is one of the keys to success when hunting on crowded public land.

Wyoming Hunters Avoid Mobs By Hiking Deep Into The Wild

With Wyoming’s public hunting areas getting more crowded, it's possible to avoid the hordes of hunters by going in early and hiking far to escape the mobs. “If it looks like a sh*thole and it's hard to get into, there’s going to be elk,” one hunter said.

Mark HeinzSeptember 27, 2025

Officially, Riverton is run by its elected City Council. But a lot of this central Wyoming town’s problems are addressed by a bunch of old guys who meet weekly in Scotty Ratliff’s kitchen.

Wyoming Coffee Klatch: Scotty Ratliff’s Kitchen Is Where World Problems Are Solved

Officially, Riverton is run by its elected city council. But the town's problems, and all the world's problems, are really solved by this group of old guys in Scotty Ratliff's coffee klatch.

Jackie DorothySeptember 27, 2025

Brian Wolslegel of Wisconsin has been a taxidermist for 32 years, specializing in robotic decoys used by game agencies in numerous states, including Wyoming.

Taxidermist’s Robot Decoys Are So Life-Like They Turn, Twitch And Even Poop

The future of wildlife decoys is here, and a Wisconsin taxidermist is making some of the most realistic. They're so lifelike their tails wag, ears twitch, and mimic body heat. He even once made a robot deer for a customer that pooped M&Ms.

Mark HeinzSeptember 27, 2025

After vanishing over the Pacific in 1942, Sgt. Thomas Cotner was presumed lost forever. Now a researcher's discovery in a remote New Guinea jungle has revealed the sacrifice of a young Casper, Wyoming, man who flew directly into the teeth of war.

Missing Wyoming WWII Vet’s B-17 Bomber Discovered In New Guinea Jungle

After vanishing over the Pacific in 1942, Sgt. Thomas Cotner of Casper was presumed lost forever. Now eight decades later, wreckage of the B-17 Flying Fortress where Tom served as a radio operator and gunner was discovered.

David MadisonSeptember 27, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, September 27, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsSeptember 27, 2025

In arguing against a judge's order requiring a computer for every student and other upgrades for schools, the Wyoming Attorney General's Office says the judge's order would essentially let schools dictate their own funding, rather than elected lawmakers.

Wyoming Says Judge's Order Gives Schools More Power Over Money Than Lawmakers Have

In arguing against a judge's order requiring a computer for every student and other upgrades for schools, the Wyoming Attorney General's Office says the judge's order would essentially let schools dictate their own funding, rather than elected lawmakers.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2025

Friends and fellow Cheyenne City Council members say they are still reeling from the news Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, of the death of Councilman Scott Roybal. They remember him for his humor and as “a passionate advocate” for the community.

Cheyenne City Council Stunned By Sudden Death Of Longtime Councilman Scott Roybal

Friends and fellow Cheyenne City Council members say they are still reeling from the news Friday of the death of Councilman Scott Roybal. They remember him for his humor and as “a passionate advocate” for the community.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 27, 2025

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Guest Column: Sen. Lummis' Statements Were Irresponsible And Dangerous

Guest Columnist Susan Stubson writes: "Lummis’ statements were a knee-jerk response to a lightning-charged environment, one which gave license to the idea we can restrict language just because we don’t like it. Her comments were reactionary, irresponsible and dangerous."

Guest ColumnSeptember 27, 2025

Lexi Daugherty, who grew up in Alta and is a graduate of Jackson Hole High School and the University of Wyoming, has been hired as associate director for policy at the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Wyoming Elk Hunter Tapped For Trump Policy Position

A 26-year-old Wyoming woman who as a teen helped improve access to thousands of acres of public lands for hunters has been tapped for a position in the Trump administration.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2025

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The Roundup: A Conversation With Mac Watson

This is the final episode of "The Roundup" for host Wendy Corr, as she introduces the audience to the new Broadcast Media Director for Cowboy State Daily, Mac Watson. Mac talks about his colorful and exciting career in radio, as well as he and his wife's life-changing decision to adopt.

Wendy CorrSeptember 27, 2025

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