Clair McFarland
Clair McFarland is a general assignment reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Riverton, Wyoming. She specializes in crime and court reporting and social issues coverage. Clair also writes a twice-monthly column on motherhood and country living.
Previously, Clair wrote for The Ranger, the Lander Journal and the Wind River News. She is an award-winning journalist, columnist and poet, who joined Cowboy State Daily on Valentines Day, 2022.
Latest from Clair McFarland
Wyoming U.S. Attorney Battling Misconduct Claims Ahead of Monday Confirmation Vote
Wyoming U.S. Attorney Darin Smith is set for a U.S. Senate confirmation vote Monday as a controversy heats up over allegations he prejudiced a grand jury. Eight defendants are now suing to dismiss their cases, including one for first-degree murder.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2026
Riverton Lawmaker Under Investigation For Living Outside His State House District
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating after Rep. Joel Guggenmos lived outside his legislative district for months. The county GOP says it stands behind Guggenmos and that "we applaud his honesty throughout this matter."
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2026
Cheyenne’s Landon Brown Reverses Course, Won't Run For Reelection To House Seat
State Rep. Landon Brown announced Friday that he has changed his mind and will not be running for a sixth term in the Wyoming legislature. Brown, who squeaked out a win against challenger Exie Brown in 2024, hasn't yet endorsed anyone in his place.
Clair McFarlandMay 08, 2026
Reid Rasner Launches Attack Ad With Chinese Music, Gong and Ninja 'Hoi!’ Grunts’
Reid Rasner is attacking U.S. House opponent Chuck Gray in an ad that calls him “China Chuck” and features Chinese string music, ninja “hoi!” grunts and a gong. Gray says he’s proud to be the Wyoming secretary of state who "fought both China and North Korea."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Criticizes Nethercott For Calling For “Lawfare"
While the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is criticizing Sen. Tara Nethercott for calling for “lawfare” in a speech to attorneys, she said she used the word in a broader context— not about making war on conservative policies, but “to defend the rule of law."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
Attorney Says Wyoming GOP Can’t Claim Autonomy When It 'Sat On' Rights For 40 Years
The Wyoming Republican Party can’t use its autonomy rights as a shield when sued if it “sat on” them for 40 years, an attorney suing the party argues. GOP Chair Bryan Miller says, “the party’s rights have been violated for nearly four decades."
Clair McFarlandMay 07, 2026
