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
Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Mom’s Shooting Set For Trial
A Cheyenne 14-year-old charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the death of his mother is set for a jury trial in less than two months. His defense claims he was emotionally abused, while investigators say he admitted he hated his mother.
Greg JohnsonJune 18, 2026
Sheriff Says Baggs Suspect Who Shot Deputy Likely Was Planning 'Large-Scale Act'
The man who shot a deputy in Baggs last week was likely planning something, said the Carbon County Sheriff. “The gunman had stockpiled hundreds of AR-15 magazines ... and had been prepared to initiate a large-scale act of violence," he said.
Greg JohnsonJune 17, 2026
Deputy Shot In Baggs Saved By Quick-Acting Residents
Sgt. Zach Burns remains in critical condition after being shot multiple times by a gunman in Baggs on Monday. “It wasn’t a good thing that happened, but it was a great thing” in how people reacted, the mayor said, which was “like heroes.”
Greg JohnsonJune 12, 2026
Cheyenne Woman Says She Didn’t Abandon Newborn Boy To Die 38 Years Ago
A 57-year-old woman who was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of a newborn boy in early 1988 repeatedly claimed the baby wasn’t hers. Investigators say DNA testing shows it’s 1.97 million times more likely she’s the baby’s mother than anyone else.
Greg JohnsonJune 10, 2026
Cheyenne Woman Faces First-Degree Murder In 1988 Death Of Newborn Boy
A Cheyenne woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of a newborn baby boy found discarded near a Laramie County intersection 38 years ago. “The baby was a fully developed, full-term, 6.5-pound baby,” authorities report.
Greg JohnsonJune 10, 2026
Deputy Who Took Multiple Bullets In Baggs Shootout Is Critical, Improving
Sgt. Zach Burns has been identified as the Carbon County deputy who took multiple bullets in a shootout with a suspect in Baggs on Monday. He’s in critical condition but improving, the sheriff reported Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonJune 10, 2026
