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Cody resident Aubrey Slackey saw a grizzly tearing into some hay bales near Yellowstone and started shooting video.

Wyoming Places: It's Not Every Day You See A Grizzly Fall Off Some Hay Bales

When Cody resident Aubrey Slackey saw a grizzly on top of some hay bales near Yellowstone, he started shooting video. Then the grizzly fell off. “He looked like he was embarrassed. He gave me a look like, ‘You didn’t just see me do that,’” he said.

Mark HeinzApril 24, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, April 24, 2026

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

Jake NicholsApril 24, 2026

A defiant Wyoming Republican Party said Thursday it won’t comply with state laws governing political parties and will sue to overturn them. “The state has no right to meddle in the internal affairs of the party,” said GOP Chair Bryan Miller.

Wyoming Republican Party Vows To Sue, Won’t Comply With State Laws

The Wyoming Republican Party said Thursday it won’t comply with state laws governing political parties and will sue to overturn them. “The state has no right to meddle in the internal affairs of the party,” said GOP Chair Bryan Miller.

Clair McFarlandApril 24, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, April 24, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Fireball Rips Across Wyo Sky * Grizzly 610 Could Have New Cubs * State GOP Members Want More Autonomy

Mac WatsonApril 24, 2026

Mohan Dangi poses in front of Central Wyoming College's Sacagawea statue. He still remembers removing snow from the surrounding sidewalks on campus at 3 a.m. in the morning, when he was a CWC student.

From Nepal To Riverton, One Student’s 30-Year Journey Leads To Global Partnership

When a young student from a rural Nepali village with no running water finally found his way to America and Central Wyoming College in Riverton 30 years ago, it was a leap of faith. He was back Thursday to explore partnerships between Wyoming and Nepal.

Renée JeanApril 24, 2026

Grizzly 610 is pictured here with her most recent litter of three cubs, on May 6, 2023.

Famous Grizzy 610 A No-Show So Far This Year, Could Mean She Has Cubs

Grizzly 610, one of Grand Teton National Park's most famous bears, has yet to emerge this year. But her fans aren’t worried. They say it probably means she has a new cub, or cubs. In which case, she’ll show up next month with her little ones in tow.

Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026

Scott Clem: Who I Like So Far In The Upcoming Republican Primary

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "If a candidate is willing to ruthlessly attack their political opponents to get elected, they will eventually turn that same ruthlessness on the people they’re supposed to serve to gain and retain power."

Scott ClemApril 23, 2026

Guest Column: The Blueprint of Prosperity — Originalism, Accountability And The American Miracle

Guest columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Recently, 110 signators put their names to a letter targeting me and the Freedom Caucus. While political opposition is natural, such coordinated efforts often reveal a frustrating modern reality: a willingness to bypass rigorous, constitutional debate in favor of public posturing."

Guest ColumnApril 23, 2026

No Affordable Housing: Only 2 Teton County Sheriff's Deputies Live In Teton County

Working as a first responder in the nation’s richest county illustrates a complex problem: How does a sheriff's deputy who earns a starting salary of $70,000 live in a town where the median home price is $3 million? They don't. Only 2 of 30 live there.

Kate MeadowsApril 23, 2026

Inmate Serving Life At Rawlins Prison Caught Watching Child Porn On PlayStation

A man serving life in the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins for sexually abusing young girls was caught by a guard watching child pornograpy on a PlayStation. He said he got files while in an out-of-state prison where security is more “relaxed.”

Kolby FedoreApril 23, 2026

Wyoming state Rep. Karlee Provenza and a Montana legislator posted video corner-crossing at the Carbon County spot that started a yearslong legal war. Corner-crossing was affirmed legal in Wyoming last year, but it’s illegal in Montana.

To Prove Corner-Crossing Is Legit, Wyoming, Montana Lawmakers Cross Corners

Wyoming state Rep. Karlee Provenza and a Montana legislator posted video of themselves corner-crossing at the Carbon County spot that started a yearslong legal war. She said she took the video to demonstrate the legality of corner-crossing in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzApril 23, 2026

Lander Wood Shop Burns Down In High Winds, Nearby Homes Threatened

High winds helped fan a fire that burned a Lander wood shop to the ground on Wednesday, also threatening nearby homes. For rural fire departments, responding when people you know are devastated makes firefighters take the job "very personally."

Dale KillingbeckApril 23, 2026

Troopers Say Driver Admits Stealing Semitrailer, But It Was To Help A Buddy

A commercial truck driver was in court Thursday, charged with felony theft for allegedly taking a truck and trailer from his former employer. He admitted to Wyoming troopers that he took the rig without permission, but said he was helping out a buddy.

Greg JohnsonApril 23, 2026

A fireball captured by someone's dash cam in Utah in the early morning hours of April 23, 2026.

Early Morning Fireball Lights Up Southwest Wyoming, Northeastern Utah

An early morning fireball ripped across the sky over southwest Wyoming Thursday, briefly turning night into daylight and leaving residents scrambling to figure out what they saw.

Kolby FedoreApril 23, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Terra Power Starts Building * ICE Deports Teton County Man * Popular Grizzly Gets “Plastic Surgery"

Mac WatsonApril 23, 2026

Andrew Stockett, lead engineer for TerraPower's Test and Fill facility, talks about how the facility will be used to test every component of TerraPower's new Natrium plant in Kemmerer to ensure everything works as it should.

TerraPower Starts Building Wyoming Nuclear Plant Despite 60 MPH Wind Gusts

TerraPower officially began building its first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant in Kemmerer on Wednesday, despite 60 mph winds that grounded cranes. “In not too long, we will be producing power right here on this site,” a TerraPower official said.

Renée JeanApril 23, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, April 23, 2026

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

Jake NicholsApril 23, 2026

One of VBB’s team members with a group of Christian Iranians sharing the Gospel on the streets of Turkey

From Oppression to Hope: God at Work in Iran

As many in Iran search for truth and freedom, hearts are opening to Jesus Christ. Help place Bibles into the hands of people longing for hope, courage, and the life-changing message of God’s Word.

April 23, 2026

ICE Deports Jackson Man Who Cut His Own Throat At Albertsons

A man who cut his own throat at the Albertsons grocery store in Jackson Hole last month, causing police to evacuate the store, has been deported, ICE told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday. He had been deported at least two times before, the agency says.

Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2026

Tom Lubnau: The Truth Behind Two Really Good-Sounding, But Deeply Flawed, Bills

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "It’s everywhere. Politicians are breathlessly warning that someone is coming for your parental rights, your guns, your vote, your freedom. The villains are endless. And almost entirely fictional. Here are two examples..."

Tom LubnauApril 23, 2026

Headquarters for the Wyoming Republican Party at 1714 Capitol St. in Cheyenne.

Wyoming GOP Considering Loyalty Tests For Candidates, Voiding State Laws

Some county Republican parties are asking the Wyoming Republican Party to consider loyalty tests for candidates and declare some state laws void. The state GOP meets Thursday, where it will review more than 100 proposed bylaw changes.

Clair McFarlandApril 23, 2026

An 18-year-old is charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing a Lander Loaf N’ Jug clerk after stealing booze from the store. He asked the court April 22, 2026, if he could finish high school, then return to take care of his legal problems.

Police Say Teen Stabbed Clerk At Lander Loaf N’ Jug After Stealing Booze

An 18-year-old is charged with attempted first-degree murder, accused of stabbing a Lander Loaf N’ Jug clerk after stealing booze from the store. He asked the court Wednesday if he could finish high school, then return to take care of his legal problems.

Kolby FedoreApril 22, 2026

Judge Doesn’t Rule On Effort To Halt Wyoming’s New Heartbeat Abortion Ban

A Natrona County judge Wednesday didn’t rule on an effort to halt Wyoming’s Heartbeat Abortion Ban. An opposition lawyer called it "unconstitutionally vague,” while Attorney General Keith Kautz argued a heartbeat lets us "know there is a life to protect."

Clair McFarland & Dale KillingbeckApril 22, 2026

Some Citizens Angry After Comments Turned Off For Cheyenne City Council Livestreams

Cheyenne’s mayor has turned off comments on City Council meetings livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page. Some say that's an overreaction to criticism, while the mayor says many comments were reckless, threatening and out of hand.

Kate MeadowsApril 22, 2026

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