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Texas-based Crusoe is teaming up with Wyoming-based Tallgrass to build a huge 1.8-giggawatt data center in Cheyenne. Pictured is a Crusoe data center in Abeline, Texas, that's expanding to 1.2 gigawatts.

Cheyenne To Get Massive AI Data Center Powered By Gas And Carbon Capture

Cheyenne is about to get its largest artificial intelligence data center yet, at 1.8 gigawatts. Wyoming company Tallgrass and Texas-based Crusoe say the center will be powered by Wyoming natural gas, along with carbon capture technology.

Renée JeanJuly 29, 2025

Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

Teen Hiking Near Yellowstone Geyser Suffers ‘Significant Thermal Burns’

A 17-year-old tourist suffered “significant thermal burns” while hiking in the Lone Star Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park on Monday morning. He broke through the thermal crust and into the scalding water.

Andrew RossiJuly 29, 2025

Enzi senate floor

Bill Sniffin: Four Years Later, The Late Sen. Mike Enzi Remembered As One Of Wyoming’s Great Leaders

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Has it really been four years already? Mike Enzi was such a wonderful leader for Wyoming. He is missed.”

Bill SniffinJuly 29, 2025

Gap Pucci with one of his horses.

Letter To The Editor: Gap Pucci Enters the Pearly Gates

Dear editor: I really appreciate the excellent article about the life of my old friend, Gap Pucci. So special that the nuns are going to buy his home.

July 29, 2025

Casper-based mining tech company DISA Technologies uses nozzles, similar to the one held here by Chief Operating Officer John Lee, to blast two jets of mineral-rich slurry at each other to separate critical minerals from ore.

Wyoming Mining Tech Company Sells Its First 100-Ton-Per-Hour Separation System

Casper-based DISA Technologies has made the first sale of its mineral separation system, which can handle 100 tons of ore an hour. In development for years, the proprietary system can extract minerals as well as be used to clean up abandoned uranium mines.

David MadisonJuly 29, 2025

A man who led Cody police on a chase through the town Monday night, July 28, 2025, was killed in an officer-involved shooting after he stopped. The incident began with police trying to pull the man over for not having a license plate, police say.

One Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting East Of Cody

A man who led Cody police on a chase through the town Monday night was killed in an officer-involved shooting after he stopped. The incident began with police trying to pull the man over for not having a license plate, police say.

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025

Harriet Hageman’s potential bid for Wyoming governor has put other candidates on hold. Only two have officially declared and others, including Secretary of State Chuck Gray, wait for her decision.

Hageman's Popularity Has Many Uncertain If They’ll Run For Governor

Harriet Hageman’s potential bid for Wyoming governor has put other candidates on hold. Only two have officially declared and others, including Secretary of State Chuck Gray, wait for her decision.

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025

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Guest Column: Nuclear Is A Devil That Must Be Exorcised From The State

Campbell County Commissioner Scott Clem writes, "[With nuclear], we won't have any hunting or fishing, everyone will get cancer, our hospitals will be overwhelmed, our pets' heads will fall off, and our babies will start to be born with a third eyeball that's blind."

Guest ColumnJuly 28, 2025

Cheyenne’s Bryan “Alf” Grzegorczyk had planned a celebratory drink following his once-in-a-lifetime Thunderbirds flight to salute everyone who nominated him for the honor. But after flying at 9 Gs, all Alf could manage was a celebratory nap.

Cheyenne Man Pulls 9 Gs With Thunderbirds, Then Takes A Nap

Cheyenne’s Bryan “Alf” Grzegorczyk had planned a celebratory drink following his once-in-a-lifetime Thunderbirds flight to salute everyone who nominated him for the honor. But after flying at 9 Gs, all Alf could manage was a celebratory nap.

Renée JeanJuly 28, 2025

Controversy has been stirring regarding a channel connecting Pine Creek and the New Fork River near Pinedale. Anglers have used the channel to move boats between the creek and river for years, but now some are alleging that a landowner there is blocking it off.

Floater And Fishing Access Fight Flares Over Channel Near Pinedale

Anglers and locals say a new landowner is blocking a historic channel connecting Pine Creek and the New Fork River near Pinedale, raising the temperature over public access and state law.

Mark HeinzJuly 28, 2025

A Casper Fire Department truck and Banner Health ambulance block Indian Paintbrush Street on Casper’s southwest side.

FBI, ATF Called To Casper After ‘Suspicious Package’ Closes Neighborhood

The FBI and ATF are being called in to help Casper Police Department investigate a “suspicious package” that closed streets and prompted recommendations that area residents leave their homes Monday.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 28, 2025

Arrest warrants were issued last week for Darrick M. Mittlestadt, chief of Laramie County Fire District No. 1, and his wife Angela Mittlestadt, accusing them of starving their adopted son, 13, and chaining his room shut. The teen weighed 50 pounds when the alleged abuse was discovered.

Wyoming Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Starving Adopted Son, 13, Blocking Room Shut

Arrest warrants were issued last week for the chief of Laramie County Fire District No. 1 and his wife, who are accused of starving their adopted son, 13, and blocking his room shut. The teen weighed 50 pounds when the alleged abuse was discovered.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 28, 2025

The former director of a domestic violence center in Lusk is facing a felony theft charge on claims she stole more than $65,000 from the nonprofit group. An investigative report alleges Sabrina Kruse had a secret debit card linked to the center’s account.

Former Lusk Domestic Violence Center Director Accused Of Stealing $65K From Group

The former director of a domestic violence center in Lusk is facing a felony theft charge on claims she stole more than $65,000 from the nonprofit group. An investigative report alleges Sabrina Kruse had a secret debit card linked to the center’s account.

Clair McFarlandJuly 28, 2025

A lifeless dove found near a curb. Another beneath a tree. Then dozens more, mostly found within a tight radius of Rock Springs known as the “Tree Streets.” They died of a virus — not bird flu — Wyoming Game and Fish told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

Game And Fish Says Disease Caused Dozens Of Doves Drop Dead In Rock Springs

A lifeless dove found near a curb. Another beneath a tree. Then dozens more, mostly found within a tight radius of Rock Springs known as the “Tree Streets.” They died of a virus — not bird flu — Wyoming Game and Fish told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

Tracie SullivanJuly 28, 2025

A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper makes a stop in this file photo.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers To Take On ICE Functions

Wyoming Highway Patrol has joined a growing list of agencies that have agreed to do some ICE enforcement. Gov. Mark Gordon announced the agreement Monday for WHP troopers to “assist ICE with immigration enforcement while performing their regular duties.”  

Clair McFarlandJuly 28, 2025

The cemetery below Roundtop Mountain was founded in the early 1900s, nearly 150 years after a battle is believed to have been fought on the summit of Roundtop.

Wyoming History: 250 Years Ago, Pivotal Battle Was Fought On Roundtop Mountain

Roundtop Mountain near Thermopolis, Wyoming, is now a popular hiking destination, but it’s also where the Shoshone are said to have gotten their first horses. That came from a pivotal battle fought there against settlers about 250 years ago.

Jackie DorothyJuly 27, 2025

Keith Carradine, left, plays Wild Bill Hickok in HBO's "Deadwood."

New Book On Deadwood By Accomplished Historian Will Dispel Myths, He Says

Accomplished historian Peter Cozzens latest book focuses on Deadwood, South Dakota between 1876 and 1879. He says those who watched the HBO series will “be surprised.” Spoiler alert: the HBO version wasn't exactly accurate when it came to Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 27, 2025

Triton Fritz enjoyed the horse riding and playing with the camp dogs at Camp Courage, a camp devoted to kids like him who are fighting cancer and tumors.

At Camp Courage Wyoming, Kids Living With Cancer Can Just Be Kids

Kids living with cancer, tumors and other life-threatening ailments often have to grow up quickly to deal with some very adult things. At Camp Courage in Dubois, Wyoming, they get to put cancer on the back burner for awhile and just be kids.

Jackie DorothyJuly 27, 2025

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