Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is managing editor for Cowboy State Daily at the headquarters in Cheyenne.
A veteran journalist of more than 31 years covering Western issues and politics, Greg spent stints in Wyoming as managing editor for the Gillette News Record and Laramie Boomerang. Greg's produced award-winning journalism, and has built a national reputation for his extensive coverage of Wyoming energy -- especially coal.
He previously spent seven years editing and reporting in Alaska, and was managing editor for Sarah Palin's hometown paper when she was tapped as John McCain's running mate in 2008. Greg studied music and English at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Outside the office, Greg likes photography, reading and all things sports.
Latest from Greg Johnson
Sheridan Man Accused Of Threatening To ‘Charlie Kirk’ Musician
After allegedly threatening to assassinate a country music artist on tour like Charlie Kirk, a Sheridan man found himself behind bars this week. He warned the musician “don’t come to Rapid City” and that “a 30-06 would blow your head off.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026
Wyoming Officials Say Colorado Bill To Sue ICE Agents Would Have Zero Chance Here
Wyoming officials say a bill in Colorado targeting qualified immunity for ICE and other law enforcement would have no chance in Wyoming. “It’s not even a no for me, it’s hell no,” Sen. Jon Kolb said. “It’s an insane bill, and thank God I live in Wyoming.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026
SWAT Team Coaxes Suspect From Attic During Cheyenne Drug Bust
Cheyenne police used a fully armed SWAT team with an armored vehicle to breach a suspected drug house Thursday. One of two suspects arrested holed up in the home’s attic for two hours before finally giving up.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026
Sheriff: Public Baby Changing Tables Are For Babies, Not Cooking Crack
A makeshift crack-cooking station on a baby changing table at a gas station prompted a Wednesday warning from the Teton County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office. Even a Cheyenne gas station worker said that “there’s no way I’d ever put my baby on one of those.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 05, 2026
Transient Accused Of Stabbing Man In The Back Tells Police It Was Self-Defense
A 25-year-old transient accused of plunging a knife into the back of a Cheyenne man to steal his backpack and sunglasses will wait another week to enter a plea to charges of attempted second-degree murder. Police say he claimed the stabbing was self-defense.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 04, 2026
Cash-Strapped Donors Stunned By Sudden Closures Of Wyoming BioLife Plasma Centers
BioLife Plasma Services abruptly closed two of its three Wyoming locations Tuesday. Clients, who said they depend on the money from selling plasma, say the no-notice move is a gut-punch to their budgets. “For me, it was my truck payment,” one man said.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 04, 2026
