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 In Court Friday Following Shooting, Eight-Hour Manhunt
After he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a more than eight-hour manhunt Thursday, a 27-year-old Cheyenne man was in court Friday. Police say after his arrest, Adrian Maggos asked how is "the guy I shot?"
Greg JohnsonMay 01, 2026
‘Covered In Filth’: Couple Accused Of Having Four Kids Living In Rotting Garbage
A Kemmerer couple faces multiple child endangerment charges, accused of having their four kids living in a home “covered in filth.” The couple repeatedly demanded to know who reported them and said they were “sick of being harassed for no reason.”
Greg JohnsonApril 30, 2026
After Acting ‘Crazy All Week,’ Laramie Man Accused Of Stabbing Man In Bar
A Laramie man who witnesses say had been acting “crazy all week” is accused of stabbing another man during an early morning bar fight. He made his first court appearance Wednesday, and reportedly also pulled a knife on others.
Greg JohnsonApril 29, 2026
Police Report Gillette Woman Admitted Using Meth The Day She Gave Birth
Gillette police report that a mother whose baby was born with meth in its system admitted using the drug the day she gave birth. The woman, who will be in court Friday, also tested positive for meth while breastfeeding.
Greg JohnsonApril 29, 2026
Driver Says Car Smelled Like Pot When He Got It, Then 75 Pounds Of It Found In Trunk
The driver of a Honda stopped on a rural Campbell County highway Sunday said the car was rented, and it smelled like marijuana when he got it. That’s probably because there was 75 pounds of pot in the trunk, along with more than 1,000 grams of liquid THC.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
Rock Springs Hotel Manager Accused Of $200K Fraud By Making Up Guests Is Arrested
The former manager of a Rock Springs hotel accused of embezzling nearly $200,000 through fake guests and cash deals for long-term stays has been arrested. She was bound over to felony court Friday.
Greg JohnsonApril 28, 2026
