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
Steve Friess Says Wyoming U.S. House Race A 'Two-Man Race' Now
U.S. House candidate Steve Friess concluded the Thursday-night debate by saying polling shows the Wyoming GOP race is really between two people — himself and Chuck Gray. "[Gray's] unfavorable ratings are astronomically high," a campaign spokesman said.
Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2026
Unpacking The Campbell County Parade Fallout Over Bibles But Not Condoms
When a state lawmaker asked why Campbell County parade floats couldn't hand out Bibles but a Lander float could hand out condoms, the Lander float organizers said they did no such thing. Campbell County's Bible saga is much more complicated.
Clair McFarlandJuly 24, 2026
Hageman One Of 7 Republican No Votes For $1.15 Trillion Trump-Backed Defense Act
Harriet Hageman was one of seven Republicans who voted against the Trump-backed $1.5 trillion National Defense Authorization Act that passed the House on Wednesday. She said Congress “must stop writing blank checks with zero accountability."
Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026
Frank Chapman Drops Out Of 10-Person Wyoming GOP House Race
Teton County rancher Frank Chapman dropped out of the 10-candidate race for the Republican nomination in Wyoming's U.S. House race on Thursday. "There’s too much clutter" in that crowded race, Chapman told Cowboy State Daily.
Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026
Green River Police Sergeant Urges Reconsideration Of License Plate Cameras
A police sergeant urged the Green River City Council Tuesday to reconsider license plate reader cameras, two weeks after vocal residents blocked the project. He said they are a valuable tool in helping find missing and vulnerable people.
Clair McFarlandJuly 23, 2026
Biteman Criticizes GOP Endorsements, Says Chuck Gray "Chuckie-Boy" Is Establishment
U.S. House candidate Bo Biteman is one of many criticizing the Republican Party's decision to endorse candidates. He called Chuck Gray, who sought and received the endorsement, the establishment. "Well Chuckie-boy you’re the insider, buddy," he said.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2026
