
David Madison
David Madison is an award-winning journalist and documentary producer based in Bozeman, Montana. He’s also reported for Wyoming PBS. He studied journalism at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and has worked at news outlets throughout Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Montana.
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Round 2: Gov. Gordon Tells Chuck Gray To 'Shut Up' At Fiery Land Board Meeting
Tensions between Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray erupted again Thursday during a meeting of the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners. Gordon told Gray to “shut up” during a debate and asked him to step out of the room.
David MadisonApril 03, 2026
Will A Wyoming Ranch Family’s Land Swap Proposal Unlock 250 Million Tons of Coal?
One of Campbell County’s oldest homesteading families is proposing a land swap and sale that could unlock 250 million tons of coal on Wyoming state land. Supporters pitch it as a win-win for the ranch and the state — but how much is the coal worth?
David MadisonApril 01, 2026

Wyoming Pitches Itself To Data Center Developers At Closed-Door Jackson Summit
Wyoming leaders and tech giants will discuss whether the state can capture a share of the exploding AI data center boom at a closed-door Jackson summit this week. Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon Web Services will all be attending the meeting.
David MadisonMarch 30, 2026

Birding Season Is Here, And Enthusiasts Flocking to Wyoming Aren't All Retirees
A digital platform called "eBird" has transformed a pastime once dominated by retirees into something that is attracting teenagers, twentysomethings and competitive “listers” who track bird sightings with the intensity of fantasy football managers.
David MadisonMarch 29, 2026

Wyoming Poised To Be A Nuclear Leader As Industry Reaches U.S. Tipping Point
A top Department of Energy official says the nuclear industry is finally at a tipping point after decades of stagnation, as federal regulators have cleared the path for nuclear power projects. Wyoming is positioned to be a leader in a U.S. nuclear boom.
David MadisonMarch 29, 2026

Spike In Diesel Prices Squeezes Wyoming Truckers Already On Thin Margins
Truckers hauling freight through Wyoming say they’re losing money with every fill-up as diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. "Profit margin’s already thin, and now there's an additional expense that shouldn't be there,” one trucker told Cowboy State Daily.
David MadisonMarch 28, 2026








