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
Laramie County Man Accused Of Threatening Woman With Gun, Sword And Crossbow
A Laramie County man is accused of holding a gun to a woman’s head Saturday, then a sword, and then pointing a loaded crossbow at her before the woman could get away and call police. “He kept repeating, ‘I want you to die,’” police say.
Greg JohnsonOctober 14, 2026
Gillette Police Use SWAT Team, Chemicals And K-9 To Arrest Accused Stalker
It took a SWAT team, chemicals and a K-9 on Saturday to arrest a Gillette man accused of stalking a woman he had already done prison time for stalking. Police say he also threatened a shootout with police and called the woman 76 times in three hours.
Greg JohnsonOctober 14, 2026
‘Total Loss’: Campbell County Man Burned Trying To Save Pets From House Fire
A Campbell County man was hospitalized with burns to his arms suffered while trying to rescue pets from an inferno that burned the family’s home to the ground Saturday. “No family should ever have to experience this kind of loss,” said a family member.
Greg JohnsonOctober 11, 2026
Powell Man Accused Of Trying To Run Down Workers Near LDS Temple Found Competent
A Powell man accused of trying to run down workers in a construction zone near the Cody LDS temple site while ranting “f*** you, Mormons!” and “I’ll f***ing kill you!” has been found mentally competent. He was bound over Thursday for district court.
Greg JohnsonOctober 09, 2026
Cody Man Accused Of Threatening To Blow Up Oil Wells If He doesn’t Get $2 Trillion
A Cody man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of making terroristic threats in letters to President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and a local oil field company. He claims he’s owed more than $2 trillion and would blow up oil wells to get it.
Greg JohnsonOctober 08, 2026
First-Degree Murder Trial Nears For Father Of Brutalized Cheyenne 4-Month-Old
More than a year after his 4-month-old son died, a Cheyenne man is set for a jury trial this month on a first-degree murder charge. Both parents are accused of brutalizing the infant prior to his death in September 2025.
Greg JohnsonOctober 08, 2026
