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 Man Misses 48 Court-Ordered Drug Tests, Runs From Cops At Nearly 100 MPH
A Cheyenne man wanted on warrants for missing 48 court-ordered drug tests was caught Thursday after leading police on a chase that reached nearly 100 mph at one point. It’s his fourth arrest since July 23, and he’s a suspect in a gaming parlor larceny.
Greg JohnsonOctober 30, 2026
Casper Man Accused Of Fleeing Police At Up To 105 MPH In The Dark With Lights Off
A Casper man who tried to outrun police in the dark at an estimated 105 mph with his lights off admitted that he “should of just pulled over” and “faced the ticket” after wrecking the truck he’d just bought. He faced a list of charges in court Thursday.
Greg JohnsonOctober 29, 2026
DCI Says Fugitive Killed By Feds May Still Be Alive If Not For Evanston Woman
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation says a 34-year-old man killed by U.S. Marshals during a manhunt last year might still be alive if an Evanston woman had not blocked the Marshals from entering her home, where he was hiding.
Greg JohnsonOctober 28, 2026
Idaho Man Accused Of Dragging Woman With Car Tricked Into Turning Himself In
An Idaho man accused of trapping his girlfriend outside his car and dragging her near Alta — while repeatedly punching her in the face — faces up to 10 years in prison after Teton County deputies tricked the man into turning himself in for arrest.
Greg JohnsonOctober 27, 2026
Shoppers Turned Off By Expired ‘Use By’ Dates On Wyoming Grocery Shelves
Past-date chicken, shrimp and other foods are turning up on Wyoming grocery shelves, and shoppers notice. “That’s a hard pass for me, man,” said a Cheyenne shopper. “I got sick once on some bad meat.”
Kolby Fedore & Greg JohnsonOctober 27, 2026
Thermopolis Man Accused Of Shooting Up Neighbors’ Homes, Attempted Ambush
Thermopolis police report that a local man said he was drunk the night he shot up his neighbors’ homes last week and was caught on video in an apparent attempt to ambush one of them. “Luckily, no one answered the door that night,” police said.
Greg JohnsonOctober 26, 2026
