Emma Jane Jackson
Emma Jane Jackson joined Cowboy State Daily as an energy reporter in September 2026. She’s previously written for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Billings Gazette and the Daily Iowan. In 2022, she created a podcast called “Out of Sight: Missing and Murdered” about Selena Not Afraid, a young woman who was found deceased near a rest stop in Hardin, Montana. She graduated from Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, in 2018.
Latest from Emma Jane Jackson
'We Got Her!’: 10 Pounds Lighter, Dog Rescued After 34 Days In Yellowstone
After surviving 34 days in Yellowstone National Park and losing 10 pounds, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier was safely trapped Wednesday and reunited with her family. Searchers say they had only a few days before having to suspend the search for the winter.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 14, 2026
Developer Pauses Permit For Controversial 41,200-Acre Laramie Range Wind Project
Facing a deadline and county vote, ConnectGen has paused its permit application for the 41,200-acre Laramie Range Wind Project near Cheyenne. Laramie County officials say the move is rare for a large energy project.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 13, 2026
Lincoln County Family Wants Help Finding Missing Man, Sheriff Says Don’t Search
Two days after Jerimiah Jensen vanished in Lincoln County, his family is rallying the community to search for him. But the sheriff is warning the public to stay back as he's wanted on four domestic-abuse charges. “It’s not a typical missing-person situation," the sheriff said.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 12, 2026
Clock Is Ticking For Tiny Terrier Missing In Yellowstone For More Than A Month
An 18-pound Jack Russell terrier escaped a cabin and has survived more than a month in Yellowstone, but the clock is ticking. Last spotted on Friday, If she isn't caught in a week, search efforts will be suspended and Luna will be on her own for the winter.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 12, 2026
Rescuers Sleep At Jeffrey City Rest Area To Save Stray Dog They Can’t Catch
For three weeks, an elusive stray dog at a rest area near Jeffrey City has won the hearts of locals while dodging every attempt to catch her. One man plans to sleep there there this weekend in hopes of finally getting the dog to safety.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 09, 2026
Outrage, Criminal Investigation After South Dakota Man Posts Video Drowning Squirrel
A South Dakota man who filmed himself drowning a caged squirrel for several minutes, claimed it was just a "bath" and punishment for eating his apples. Subsequent outrage has led to a criminal investigation. The man wouldn't say if the squirrel died.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 09, 2026
