Jen Kocher
Jen Kocher is Cowboy State Daily's reporter in Gillette, Wyoming.
Hard-hitting, thorough, and relentless, Kocher is a bulldog who prides herself in finding the stories that are challenging, meaningful, and difficult for others to attempt.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Jennifer has lived all over the West and moved to Wyoming just under a decade ago where shes written for dozens of magazines and publications throughout the state.
With masters degrees in creative writing and nonfiction and several awards under her belt, she loves writing features and long-form stories as well.
Outside of work, Jennifer loves anything to do with birds, wine, hiking or traveling.
Latest from Jen Kocher
Body Of Cody Man Missing Since Jan. 23 Found In Beck Lake
The body of David Kelsey was found in Beck Lake and recovered Tuesday. The 50-year-old Cody man had been missing for more than a week.
Jen KocherFebruary 03, 2026
Father Mourns Son Allegedly Killed By Mom By Planning Funeral And Seeking Reform
Jake Stoner is planning a funeral for his 11-month-old son on his ranch after the boy was allegedly murdered by his mother two days before Christmas. Stoner is also asking Wyoming legislators to loosen strict Amber Alert criteria for faster child rescues.
Jen KocherFebruary 01, 2026
Desperate Search For Missing Cody Man Continues, Police Say Check Security Cams
Cody friends, law enforcement and volunteers were continuing efforts Tuesday to search for 50-year-old David Kelsey. Drones and a cadaver dog are being used as well. Police are asking people in the area to check their security cams for footage of the man.
Jen KocherJanuary 27, 2026
Mom Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of Infant Son After Fleeing To New Mexico
Madeline Daly on Monday pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder for allegedly killing her 11-month-old son Basil in New Mexico following a custody dispute from Wyoming. She remains held without bond amid potential federal charges.
Jen KocherJanuary 27, 2026
Wild Crimes In Yellowstone: From Maulings To Fugitives To The "Hippie Cannibal"
There's a dark underbelly in Yellowstone and two retired rangers are telling all, like the “Yellowstone River and the Hippie Cannibal" story about a social worker from Montana, who had the misfortune of picking up a couple hitchhikers high on LSD.
Jen KocherJanuary 25, 2026
Fentanyl Seizures Up 264% In Wyoming; Drugs Funneled By Two Mexican Cartels
Last year, the DEA seized nearly 9 million fentanyl pills and 3,100 pounds of meth across the Rocky Mountain region, with fentanyl seizures in Wyoming up by 264%. The DEA says the drugs are being funneled to Wyoming by two primary Mexican cartels
Jen KocherJanuary 16, 2026
