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
‘Two Worlds Collide’: CJ Box Says Cassie Dewell To Show Up In Joe Pickett Novel
As fans of CJ Box’s mystery-solving game warden Joe Pickett count down the days until the release of his 26th adventure, the Wyoming author dropped a bombshell Wednesday: Cassie Dewell and Pickett are going to cross paths.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 24, 2025
Gas Line Rupture Causes Fire Near Train With Hazardous Materials West Of Cheyenne, Fireball Seen 60 Miles Away
Laramie County fire crews have cleared the scene of a fire near a train carrying hazardous materials west of Cheyenne early Sunday that authorities called “significant and dangerous." The fireball was seen 60 miles away in Colorado.
Greg Johnson & Jimmy OrrSeptember 21, 2025
Squaretop’s Famous View Will ‘Never Be The Same’ After Fire, But Not A ‘Hellscape’
Pinedale photographer David Bell got a look at what the Dollar Lake Fire has done to the famous view of Squaretop and said there’s a “mosaic” of black. He said it’ll “never be the same,” but firefighters have saved it from becoming a “hellscape.”
Greg JohnsonSeptember 19, 2025
Hageman Says Vote To Censure Ilhan Omar Was To Hold Her Accountable For What She Said
Rep. Harriet Hageman said her vote to censure Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar for her "horrific" remarks about Charlie Kirk was all about holding people accountable for how they act and what they say.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 19, 2025
At Least One Dead, Another Life-Flighted From Semi Crash That Closed I-80
A devastating collision destroyed a pair of semitrailers on eastbound Interstate 80 on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and another airlifted from the scene. It also has closed I-80 eastbound between Laramie and Rawlins for hours.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 18, 2025
That Soul-Penetrating Thunder From F/A-18s Taking Off In Casper? Get Used To It
Aviation groupies who love to ooh and ahh at anything cool with wings, there’s nothing like the bone-shaking rumble of a fighter jet taking off. A pair of F/A-18 Hornets hot refueling and taking off Tuesday wasn’t just loud, it was “an experience.”
Greg JohnsonSeptember 11, 2025
