Around Wyoming

Entertainment

Food

Sports

Obituaries

Wyoming Life

Headshot of Cowboy State Daily's general assignment reporter, Clair McFarland.

Clair McFarland

Crime & Courts

Courts

Yellowstone National Park sign Jim Parkin via Alamy 4 15 26

Cowboy State Daily is Wyoming’s largest newspaper with Wyoming’s most experienced journalists. 

<title>Oregon Man Challenges Yellowstone's Rules As Unconstitutional Overreach | Cowboy State Daily</title>

An Oregon man accused of violating Yellowstone National Park’s fishing restrictions and a road closure is challenging the park’s rules as unconstitutional overreach. If he wins, it could upend the park’s ability to enforce many of its rules.

Oregon Man Challenges Yellowstone's Rules As Unconstitutional Overreach

Kolby fedore

Kolby Fedore

Christine Rodriguez and casper sign 4 15 26

<title>Bar Nunn Woman Accused Of Embezzling $200,000 From Special Olympics Wyoming | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A Bar Nunn woman and longtime employee of Special Olympics Wyoming was arrested on suspicion of embezzling more than $200,000 from the organization. Casper police say it took months to unravel a scheme that involved “sophisticated methods."

Bar Nunn Woman Accused Of Embezzling $200,000 From Special Olympics Wyoming

Mac Watson

Daily Video News

Newscast 4 15 26 v2

<title>Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wednesday's headlines include:
* Massive Man Camp Proposed
* Microsoft To Triple Cheyenne Footprint
* Five Candidates Condemn Trump Image

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Heinz mark

Mark Heinz

Outdoors

Wildlife

Hit Moose inset 4 14 26

<title>A Moose Totaled Laramie Couple's Car, Then Somebody Took Their Roadkill | Cowboy State Daily</title>

After a Laramie man totaled his car colliding with a moose in the dark early morning hours Monday, he and his fiancée hoped that they could at least claim the meat. But then somebody else came along and stole their roadkill.

A Moose Totaled Laramie Couple's Car, Then Somebody Took Their Roadkill

Employee kate meadows cropped

Kate Meadows

Government & Politics

Transportation

New WYDOT plow 667507364 1252918793694431 8590000864465424005 n 4 14 26

<title>Why WYDOT’s New Plow Trucks Cost $500,000 Each | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Wyoming Department of Transportation officials say two new massive snowplows that each cost more than $500,000 are major upgrades to the state’s fleet of heavy machinery. They make up for the cost by being super-efficient. 

Why WYDOT’s New Plow Trucks Cost $500,000 Each

Legislature

Rematch 4 14 26

<title>Three Rematches Set, So Far, In Wyoming's House Races | Cowboy State Daily</title>

At least three rematches in the Wyoming House of Representatives have surfaced so far this campaign season, and one more looks likely. They all feature Republicans facing other Republicans and challengers aren't particularly complimentary of their foes.

Three Rematches Set, So Far, In Wyoming's House Races

<title>Margaret “Marge” Shavlik | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Margaret “Marge” Shavlik

Margaret “Marge” Shavlik, 89