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
If Proposition 1 Passes, Teton County Residents Will Benefit The Most
Teton County residents will benefit the most if Prop. 1, the 50% residential property tax cut ballot initiative, passes, data shows. Residents would save nearly 25% of projected statewide savings. "This is a dream for Teton County," Sen. Cale Case said.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026
Embattled Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell Resigns
The Wyoming Business Council accepted the resignation of CEO Josh Dorrell on Wednesday. Challenges and controversies flanked Dorrell's tenure, from the state routing COVID relief funds through the agency, to lawmakers trying to eliminate it.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026
Chinese National Studying At UW Tries To Flee After Charged With Poisoning Colleague
A University of Wyoming graduate student is accused of poisoning her colleague, then trying to flee to China through the Los Angeles International Airport. She was arrested, and is expected to be held in Albany County on a $15 million cash bond.
Clair McFarlandOctober 14, 2026
Former GOP Chair Eathorne Endorses Constitution Candidate Bextel For Governor
Former Wyoming GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne has endorsed Rebecca Bextel, the Constitution Party candidate, in the race for governor. Eathorne’s endorsement is “quite a turn for the man who preached ‘ride for the brand,’” said a former state GOP delegate.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2026
Chuck Gray Celebrates Judge’s Dismissal Of AI Candidate's Lawsuit
Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Tuesday celebrated a federal judge's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a man who wanted to run for U.S. Senate, but hand policy decisions to an AI system. "I won’t tolerate a mockery of our electoral system," said Gray.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2026
Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Trans People's Argument To Change Sex On Birth Certificates
The Wyoming Supreme Court heard argument Tuesday from two transgender people asking the court to make the state change their birth certificates' sex designations. State law requires state agencies to keep records according to biological, not altered, sex.
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2026
