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Nearly 100 years after an article appeared in the local newspaper calling for a hospital in Sublette County, it finally happened. Townspeople celebrated the grand opening of the $74 million hospital complex on Thursday.

Sublette County Celebrates Opening Of Its First Hospital, Ending 100-Year Wait for Local Care

Nearly 100 years after an article appeared in the local newspaper calling for a hospital in Sublette County, it finally happened. Townspeople celebrated the grand opening of the $74 million hospital complex on Thursday.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 26, 2025

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One Dead In ATV Collision With Truck Near Encampment

Carbon County Sheriff's deputies and other first responders responded to a fatal collision between an ATV and a commercial truck near Encampment Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Alex Bakken said preliminary reports indicate the ATV was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2025

A body believed to be that of a 58-year-old Marine, elite endurance athlete and Cheyenne resident James “Dingo” Dominguez was found Wednesday. He disappeared in July when his rowboat capsized in a storm on Flathead Lake in Montana.

Body Recovered From Montana Lake Believed To Be Missing Cheyenne Marine

A body believed to be that of a 58-year-old Marine, elite endurance athlete and Cheyenne resident James “Dingo” Dominguez was found Wednesday. He disappeared in July when his rowboat capsized in a storm on Flathead Lake in Montana.

Scott SchwebkeSeptember 25, 2025

Comet SWAN isn't the biggest or brightest comet that can be seen from Earth, but it could be the last one until Halley's Comet comes back in July 2061. The newly-discovered comet will be visible over Wyoming through October.

Newly Discovered Comet Will Be Visible Over Wyoming Through October

Comet SWAN isn't the biggest or brightest comet that can be seen from Earth, but it could be the last one until Halley's Comet comes back in July 2061. The newly-discovered comet will be visible over Wyoming through October.

Andrew RossiSeptember 25, 2025

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Evansville Man On Parole For Sex Abuse Of Girl Now Faces 22 Child Porn Charges

A 26-year-old Evansville man convicted of sexually abusing a girl was released on parole last December. Now he faces 22 charges for allegedly uploading hundreds of child porn files beginning less than a month after he was let out.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 25, 2025

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Gillette Man Says Stabbing Brother In The Spleen Was Self-Defense

A Gillette man accused of stabbing his brother so that the latter's spleen had to be removed told a judge Thursday that he was defending himself. Aaron Duane Smith could face up to life in prison if convicted of attempted murder.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2025

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz said he joined 21 other states in asking the FDA to investigate an abortion-inducing drug because of a noteworthy safety report. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. agrees, saying it's time for a study. 

RFK Jr. Tells Wyoming, Other States It's Time For Abortion Drug Safety Study

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz said he joined 21 other states in asking the FDA to investigate an abortion-inducing drug because of a noteworthy safety report. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. agrees, saying it's time for a study. 

Clair McFarlandSeptember 25, 2025

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has set up dumpsters in several locations in the Sheridan-Buffalo area, where hunters can dump big game carcasses.

Carcass Dumpsters Keep Landscape From Being Littered With Rotting Animal Parts

Wyoming Game and Fish has set up carcass dumpsters for hunters to dispose of their kills after dressing them out. The hope is to keep the landscape from being littered with rotting animal parts.

Mark HeinzSeptember 25, 2025

Corinna Schade feeds turkeys on her farm in Albany County. She said her heritage turkeys are resilent and is keeping an eye out for any issues regarding the bird flu.

More Than 420,000 Turkeys Killed In South Dakota As Bird Flu Marches West

More than 420,000 turkeys have been destroyed so far in South Dakota as bird flu moves west. Officials say South Dakota is the national epicenter of this season’s outbreak.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 25, 2025

Laramie County Community College is considering a name change. A name change would be costly, in the six figure range, but would better represent what the college offers, including bachelor's degrees, a residence hall, and cultural activities like community orchestra and theater.

Laramie County Community College In Cheyenne Is Getting Renamed

Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne says it’s time for a rebrand, which will include a new name that won’t have “community” in it. With a new name, perhaps the unofficial nickname "Last Chance Cowboy College" will be no more.

Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Benefits Of Renewable Energy Are Exaggerated

When the governor speaks of "trying to balance the state’s energy needs with residents’ desire to keep Wyoming the way it is," the energy contribution of wind farms is often highly exaggerated.

September 25, 2025

Albany County officials are applying for Homeland Security money to create an anti-terrorism task force and better prepare against potential terror threats. They point to gaps in planning and equipment while vowing to stay ahead of risks.

Albany County Is Creating An Anti-Terrorism Task Force

Albany County officials are applying for Homeland Security money to create an anti-terrorism task force and better prepare against potential terror threats. They point to gaps in planning and equipment while vowing to stay ahead of risks.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 25, 2025

Nuclear fuel manufacturing company BWXT told Cowboy State Daily it required nondisclosure agreements with Gillette city officials to protect commercially sensitive information about the size and scope of its proposed fuel fabrication facility.

BWXT Explains Secrecy Around Plans For Gillette Nuclear Fuel Plant

Reacting to criticism over requiring nondisclosure agreements with Gillette officials, nuclear fuel manufacturing company BWXT said they were needed to protect sensitive information about the size and scope of the proposed facility.

David MadisonSeptember 24, 2025

Jackson wildlife photographer Savannah Rose got a once-in-a-lifetime image of a bull elk in front of Grand Teton. She said it was an "incredibly tense" moment of excitement, and adds another uniquely Wyoming image to a portfolio already full of them.

Jackson Photographer Gets Once-In-A-Lifetime Shot Of Bull Elk And Grand Tetons

Jackson wildlife photographer Savannah Rose got a once-in-a-lifetime image of a bull elk in front of Grand Teton. She said it was an "incredibly tense" moment of excitement, and adds another uniquely Wyoming image to a portfolio already full of them.

Andrew RossiSeptember 24, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Why Is The Wyoming Legislature Trying To Stifle Input?

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The most disturbing trend I see in the Wyoming legislature is the concerted effort to limit input into legislation. Instead of trying to understand the implications of a bill, certain legislators are trying to muzzle input they don’t like."

Tom LubnauSeptember 24, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon talks local budget shortfalls precipitated by a 25% property tax cut.

Gordon, Local Officials Expect Critical Budget Shortages After Property Tax Cuts

Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday forecasted critical budget shortages as a result of a 25% property tax cut the state Legislature passed last session. But he agrees with the Freedom Caucus that Wyoming needs a slimmer government.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 24, 2025

Preliminary findings about a spectacular natural gas line breach early Sunday west of Cheyenne that sent a fireball into the morning sky and damaged a train carrying hazardous materials may not be available for 30 days, according to a federal official.

NTSB, Union Pacific Mum On Hazardous Cargo On Train Near Gas Line Breach

Preliminary findings about a spectacular natural gas line breach early Sunday west of Cheyenne that sent a fireball into the morning sky and damaged a train carrying hazardous materials may not be available for 30 days.

Scott SchwebkeSeptember 24, 2025

Robert Downum, accused of stabbing his elderly landlord’s eye out with pliers two winters ago in Rock Springs, is set to stand trial in three weeks. Self-defense and mental illness arguments may both be part of his jury trial, court records indicate.

Rock Springs Man Accused Of Stabbing Landlord's Eye Out With Pliers Headed To Trial

Robert Downum, accused of stabbing his elderly landlord’s eye out with pliers two winters ago in Rock Springs, is set to stand trial in three weeks. Self-defense and mental illness arguments may both be part of his jury trial, court records indicate.  

Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2025

About 600 people showed up in Franklin, Indiana, for Wyoming author C.J. Box and the release of his new Joe Pickett novel "Battle Mountain," which is No. 1 on The New York Times list of bestsellers.

‘Two Worlds Collide’: CJ Box Says Cassie Dewell To Show Up In Joe Pickett Novel

As fans of CJ Box’s mystery-solving game warden Joe Pickett count down the days until the release of his 26th adventure, the Wyoming author dropped a bombshell Wednesday: Cassie Dewell and Pickett are going to cross paths.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 24, 2025

When former state lawmaker Scott Clem heard Google’s announcement on Monday that the Biden administration successfully pressured them into censoring content, he wasn’t surprised. Four years ago, he called it “the end of free speech.”

Wyoming Politician Says He Was Right — Tech Giants Bowed To Government Censorship

When former state lawmaker Scott Clem heard of YouTube's Tuesday announcement that the Biden administration pressured it into censoring content, he wasn't surprised. Four years ago, he was criticized for calling the censorship "the end of free speech."

Clair McFarlandSeptember 24, 2025

Former legislator and retired railroad worker Stan Blake says continuing rail layoffs, like the ones last week in Green River, coupled with more automation will mean more train accidents in Wyoming.

Green River Railroad Layoffs And More Automation Raise Train Safety Questions

Former legislator and retired railroad worker Stan Blake says continuing rail layoffs, like the ones last week in Green River, coupled with more automation will mean more train accidents in Wyoming.

Renée JeanSeptember 24, 2025

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