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
Torrington Woman Accused Of Letting Boyfriend Molest Girl Set For Plea Hearing
A Torrington woman accused of allowing her boyfriend to perform sex acts with a 4-year-old girl is scheduled for a plea hearing Thursday. The boyfriend, already convicted for abusing the child, will be sentenced Friday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 11, 2026
First-Degree Murder For Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Accused Of Shooting Mom In Head
A 14-year-old Cheyenne boy is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder, accused of shooting his mother in the head from behind. “It’d be a lot easier to accept that she killed herself than my son tried to kill her,” his father said.
Greg JohnsonMarch 11, 2026
School District 'Aware' Of Video Showing Cheyenne Teacher Begging Student
Laramie County School District 1 says it’s “aware” of a video showing a Cheyenne junior high teacher on his knees begging a student, telling her that, “I did something very wrong.” One parent told Cowboy State Daily it is "creepy" and "it pissed me off."
Greg JohnsonMarch 10, 2026
Teen In Custody After Woman Shot In Back Of Head South Of Cheyenne
A teen is in custody after a 41-year-old woman was shot in the back of her head in her home Friday, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. The woman was life-flighted to a Colorado hospital, where she died.
Greg JohnsonMarch 10, 2026
Four Teens Walk Away From Head-On With Semi South Of Gillette
Four teenagers escaped serious injury after colliding with a semitruck head-on while trying to pass three other vehicles in a no-passing zone on Highway 59 about 30 miles south of Gillette on Sunday. The 18-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Greg JohnsonMarch 09, 2026
Video Shows Man On Knees Begging Girl After Altercation At Cheyenne School
‘I did something very wrong' a man says repeatedly in a video showing him on his knees, begging a Cheyenne junior high school girl after a physical altercation last week. School officials say “no comment,” while parents demand answers.
Greg JohnsonMarch 09, 2026
