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
Former Wyoming Minister 'Unequivocally Denies’ Claims Of Sex Abuse Against Boys
A former Wyoming minister “unequivocally denies” in a Wednesday court filing claims that he sexually abused three boys in the 1990s. "He has never hurt a young person,” his attorney says, adding that despite the lawsuit, “he is praying for all involved."
Clair McFarlandMay 21, 2026
‘Don’t Step Out Of Line’: Massie Loss A Message To All Republican Candidates
State politicos told Cowboy State Daily that the Trump-driven ousting of Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie sends a message to Wyoming and the nation. “Don’t step out of line,” says a former legislator. “If you do, you’ll get the boot.”
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2026
Judges Won't Disqualify U.S. Attorney's Office Despite Smith Misconduct
Three federal judges ruled Tuesday there's no proof the U.S. Attorney's Office of Wyoming covered up Darin Smith's misconduct with a grand jury. The conduct “was isolated and limited” to Smith’s “inappropriate and improper remarks," they ruled.
Clair McFarlandMay 20, 2026
Crackdown On Sketchy Trucking Practices Continues With Supreme Court Decision
An industry lawyer calls the Supreme Court's unanimous decision that trucking brokers are liable for hiring unsafe drivers “a monumental victory.” All three branches of federal government are cracking down on sketchy trucking practices.
Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2026
Looks Like Feds Won't Let Wyoming Invest Trump-Backed Health Care Grants
The federal government looks likely to reject Wyoming's plan to invest roughly $1 billion in projected Trump-backed grants for rural medical services. Wyoming has to spend the money quickly instead, which leaves one economist full of questions and concerns.
Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2026
Many Counties See Huge Last-Minute Crossovers To Vote In Wyoming’s GOP Primary
Many Wyoming county clerks report a rush of last-minute crossover registrations to vote in the Republican primary — just ahead of last week's deadline. The state Democratic Party discourages crossover voting, while some elected Democrats encourage it.
Clair McFarlandMay 19, 2026
