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A Bar Nunn family’s kitchen was destroyed by fire and upper level of the home suffered extensive smoke damage after a late evening blaze. Four dogs were rescued by firefighters, but two of them died, the Mills Fire Chief reported.

Fire Burns Through Bar Nunn Home, Kills Two Family Dogs

A Bar Nunn family’s kitchen was destroyed by fire and upper level of the home suffered extensive smoke damage after a late Thursday blaze. Four dogs were rescued by firefighters, but two of them died, the Mills fire chief reported.

Dale KillingbeckMay 29, 2026

Jonathan Lange: Candidates Need Plan To Resist Shadow Government

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "On paper, Wyoming looks like the reddest state in the union. But, according to The State Leadership 2025 Index, Wyoming is the 16th most conservative state - trailing Kansas, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Missouri and Georgia."

Jonathan LangeMay 29, 2026

Dennis Sun: Rural Electricity, It Lit Up Our Lives

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "May 11, 1935 was one of the greatest days for those living in rural areas across America. This was the day President Franklin Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Rural Electrification Administration."

Dennis SunMay 29, 2026

Gillette-based attorney Steve Titus is so sick of hearing of local governments debating or denying grants to Gillette Reproductive Health, he cut the group a $25,000 check of his own money.

Gillette Lawyer Gives $25K To Reproductive Clinic, Calls Commission ‘Ass-Backward’

A Gillette-based attorney is so sick of Gillette Reproductive Health being denied money, he wrote a scathing letter and cut the group a check for $25,000. “I’m so sick and tired of the ass-backwards bull**** in the commissioners’ office,” he wrote.

Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2026

Work is underway on the TerraPower nuclear power plant and its other facilities near Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Kemmerer Plans For Man Camp To House 1,600 TerraPower Nuclear Plant Workers

Developers are making proposals to build a man camp for the up to 1,600 workers who will build the TerraPower nuclear power plant near Kemmerer. “It’s more than just a man camp. It’s like a little city within a city,” said the mayor.

Kate MeadowsMay 29, 2026

$A Nebraska man told Cowboy State Daily he suffered a spine fracture in a fall climbing into the cab of the Big Boy 4014 locomotive on Thursday. “A boyhood dream got dashed as I fell 8 feet off of Big Boy 4014 before I got the ride of a lifetime,” he said.$

Nebraska Man Fractures Spine After Falling Off Big Boy Locomotive At Whistle-Stop

A Nebraska man told Cowboy State Daily he suffered a spine fracture in a fall climbing into the cab of the Big Boy 4014 locomotive on Thursday. “A boyhood dream got dashed as I fell 8 feet off of Big Boy 4014 before I got the ride of a lifetime,” he said.

Kate MeadowsMay 29, 2026

Now-former Newcastle Police Department Sgt. Nicholas Kaminski has been accused of stalking a local nurse, then chasing her with a loaded gun in his hand.

Newcastle Police Sergeant Accused Of Stalking, Chasing Nurse With Loaded Gun

A now-former Newcastle police officer has been charged with stalking a nurse and chasing her with a loaded gun. "U made this worse by not coming outside,” police say he texted her during an hourslong vigil outside a local hospital where she was working.

Kolby FedoreMay 29, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, May 29, 2026

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

Jake NicholsMay 29, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, May 29, 2026

Friday's headlines include: * Microsoft Data Center Expands Even More * Grizzlies Get Harassed By Drones In Yellowstone * Woman Flees Police At 120MPH, Gets Hit By Own Car

Mac WatsonMay 29, 2026

Wyoming Democrats in a file photo from the Democratic National Convention in 2024, casting their votes for Kamala Harris.

Democrats Now Have Parties In All Wyoming Counties For First Time In Modern Memory

For the first time in modern memory, Democrats have parties in all 23 Wyoming counties with Niobrara and Lincoln counties finally reviving theirs. "A lot of people are concerned with the Freedom Caucus," a spokesman for the Democrats said.

Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2026

Microsoft built Cheyenne’s first data center.

Weeks After Unveiling 3,200-Acre Data Center Expansion, Microsoft Adds Another 420

Just weeks after unveiling a 3,200-acre data center expansion around Cheyenne, Microsoft is adding two more parcels totaling 420 acres. The move comes amid a deepening debate over data centers, growth, and water.

Renée JeanMay 29, 2026

he North Platte River’s Miracle Mile section near Casper is a prized trout fishery. There’s concern that a pumped water storage project on Seminoe Reservoir could ruin the fishery

Critics Say Seminoe Project Threatens Miracle Mile Trout Fishery, Casper's Water

Critics told legislators Thursday that a proposed 972-megawatt power project at Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County could threaten Wyoming’s legendary Miracle Mile trout fishery. It also could impact Casper’s water supply, they said.

Mark HeinzMay 28, 2026

Dashcam video released Thursday shows the wild end to a 120 mph Wyoming interstate where a woman was struck by her own moving car as she bailed out and ran on foot. Even with two flat tires, she was still driving more than 100 mph, officials report.

Wyoming Woman Flees Police At 120 MPH, Gets Hit By Her Own Car

Dashcam video released Thursday shows the wild end to a 120 mph Wyoming I-80 chase where a woman was struck by her own moving car as she bailed out and ran on foot. Even with two flat tires, she was still driving more than 100 mph, officials report.

Kolby FedoreMay 28, 2026

Ken Buck: Mamdani's First 100 Days — When 'Tax the Rich' Meets Reality

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Socialists need capitalists' money to keep the 'warmth of collectivism' burning. As much as Democrats might hate to admit it, they need successful individuals to fund their radical agenda, even as they demonize them."

Ken BuckMay 28, 2026

Cody Woman Turns Self In Nearly 2 Years After Decomposing Man Found In Bed

Nearly two years after the decomposing body of a Cody man was found in a house after a weekend drug bender with a female friend, the woman turned herself in to authorities this week. She said she wants to “take accountability for my actions."

Kolby FedoreMay 28, 2026

State Rep. Scott Smith, R-Lingle, left, and Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier.

Freedom Caucus Member Scott Smith Challenging Curt Meier For Wyoming Treasurer

Lingle-based state Rep. Scott Smith, a member of the Freedom Caucus, is challenging Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier for his seat. Smith says he wants to increase Wyoming's wealth, while Meier said that, "He says he's going to do the same thing I am."

Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2026

This screenshot from a video shows famous Yellowstone grizzly Beryl and her two cubs being harassed by someone flying a drone.

Man Shoots Video Of Illegal Drone Harassing Grizzly And Cubs In Yellowstone

Yellowstone visitors were furious after seeing an illegal drone harassing a grizzly bear and her two cubs. “Everybody was madder than hell,” said the man who got video of the incident. “If anybody caught them, they'd probably have strung them up.”

Andrew RossiMay 28, 2026

A fire tore through an under-construction apartment in north Cheyenne on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, burning so hot and intense it was “a total loss” in minutes, a witness said. “You could feel the heat like you were standing in front of a campfire,” he said.

‘A Matchbox’: 25-Person ATF Team Investigating Huge Cheyenne Apartment Fire

A 25-person team from the ATF is in Cheyenne to investigate the huge fire that burned a four-story apartment building under construction in minutes Tuesday. It was “just a matchbox with open lumber, ready to go up at any time,” said the fire chief.

Greg JohnsonMay 28, 2026

Uinta County resident Keaunna Archuleta came to Wednesday's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting with five notebooks filled with questions about the proposed Prometheus Hyperscale data center.

Uinta County Planners Give Unanimous OK To 1.25-Gigawatt Prometheus Data Center

Uinta County planners voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend permit approvals for a huge 1.25-gigawatt data center. “Officials need to do their research on data centers,” said one of the few people from the standing-room-only crowd to speak out.

Renée JeanMay 28, 2026

Former Weston County Clerk Gets $720 Fine, No Jail As Prosecutor Ditches Felonies

The former Weston County Clerk who admitted to causing errors in the 2024 election was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in a deal that includes no jail time. That she resigned was “one of the main goals,” said the prosecutor.

Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, May 28, 2026

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

Jake NicholsMay 28, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thursday's headlines include: * Biteman Touts White House Letter * Laramie Co. Sheriff Sued For ICE Support * Oh No. RV Dumps Human Waste Into Diesel Tank

Mac WatsonMay 28, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Our Leaders Today Need To Think Like The Leaders Of The 1970s

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Opportunities abound in Wyoming. Wind, solar, data centers, nuclear energy, innovative agriculture, manufacturing and tourism are all on the table. We need to look to leaders like Hathaway, Herschler, Hansen and Simpson, who worked to create a state that was both pristine but full of opportunities."

Tom LubnauMay 28, 2026

U.S. House candidate Bo Biteman was quick to share a letter from the White House thanking him for his work in the state Senate. "I’m honored to receive recognition from the White House for helping advance President Trump’s priorities,” Biteman said.

Biteman Touts Letter From White House Thanking Him, Senate For Their Work

U.S. House candidate Bo Biteman was quick to share a letter from the White House thanking him for his work as state Senate president. "I’m honored to receive recognition from the White House for helping advance President Trump’s priorities,” Biteman said.

Clair McFarlandMay 28, 2026

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