
Justin George
Justin George is an editor for Cowboy State Daily.
Justin George is a journalist and editor who has worked for eight news organizations across four states & Washington, D.C., including the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun & Tampa Bay Times. Over nearly 25 years, he has covered public safety, transportation, education, the Department of Justice and local government. In 2015, George embedded with the Baltimore Police Department during the internal investigation of the death of Freddie Gray. His coverage contributed to the Baltimore Sun being named a 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Latest from Justin George

Broncos Invite UW Marching Band Seniors Back After Halftime Lightning Fiasco
After lightning canceled their big halftime performance earlier this month, the Denver Broncos are making it up to University of Wyoming’s marching band seniors. They've been offered a VIP game-day invitation and promises of a future show.
Justin GeorgeSeptember 23, 2025

NTSB Investigating Pipeline Explosion That Caused Inferno, Damaged Train Near Cheyenne
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating Sunday's natural gas pipeline eruption west of Cheyenne that damaged Union Pacific train cars and created a massive fireball that could be seen 60 miles away.
Justin GeorgeSeptember 22, 2025

Asphalt Tank Catches Fire At Sinclair Refinery, Black Smoke Seen For Miles
An asphalt tank caught fire at the Sinclair Oil Refinery in Sinclair on Saturday morning unsettling residents of Sinclair and closing part of Wyoming Highway 76. Emergency officials said the fire did not pose a threat to the refinery or town.
Justin George & Jackson WalkerSeptember 20, 2025

Feeding The Cult: In-N-Out Burger To Open 45 Minutes From Cheyenne
In-N-Out Burger has a cult-like following for its famous “double-double” and anything served “animal style.” There are no In-N-Outs in Wyoming, but the closest yet is coming soon 45 minutes from Cheyenne.
Justin GeorgeSeptember 17, 2025

Albany County Man Rescued After Cinder Block Building Collapses On Him
Firefighters and sheriff’s deputies freed a man trapped under a fallen cinder block wall and roof in rural Albany County on Tuesday. They teamed up to remove debris and stabilize him, and the rescue took several hours.
Justin GeorgeSeptember 11, 2025

Family In Sheridan County Plane Crash Faces Long Recovery, Loss Of Teen Daughter
Federal investigators are digging into what led to the Monday crash of a small plane in Sheridan County that killed a 13-year-old girl and injured her parents and brother. The father, who was the pilot, has had other air incidents, court records show.
Justin GeorgeSeptember 05, 2025