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Zak Sonntag

Zak Sonntag is a general assignment and features reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Casper, Wyoming. Previously, Zak wrote for the Casper Star-Tribune, along with the City Journals and Deseret News in Utah. He's an award-winning journalist with the Wyoming Press Association and the Utah Society of Professional Journalists Headliners Contest.

Latest from Zak Sonntag

Singer, songwriter Michael DeGreve played at Cheyenne's Hitching Post for 30 years

Cheyenne Musical Legend Michael DeGreve Dies At 78

Longtime Cheyenne performer Michael DeGreve, who sang at The Hitching Post six nights a week for 30 years, died Monday in Oregon. The singer, who performed with Neil Young, Graham Nash and other legends, had been battling prostate cancer, his wife said.

Zakary SonntagMay 12, 2026

Father Chad Ripperger grew up fly-fishing and hunting in Casper, Wyoming, who is one of the most influential and well-known exorcists in the Catholic Church.

The Exorcist From Casper: Chatting With One Of The World’s Top Demon Fighters

Father Chad Ripperger is one of the Roman Catholic Church’s most experienced and well-known exorcists. Originally from Casper, Ripperger also fly-fishes, likes good Scotch, and speaks with a mechanic's calm about the discipline he never asked for — fighting demons.

Zakary SonntagMay 03, 2026

Nearly 50 years after Capt. William Graves of Douglas, Wyoming, died in Vietnam, his family discovered reel-to-reel recordings he sent home. “Just hearing daddy’s voice was overwhelming,” said a daughter about a new perspective she could never have appreciated as a child.

Voice From Vietnam: Nearly 50 Years After Wyoming Man Died, Family Discovers Tapes

Nearly 50 years after a Wyoming man died in Vietnam, his family discovered reel-to-reel recordings he sent home. “Just hearing daddy’s voice was overwhelming,” said a daughter about a new perspective of her dad she could never have appreciated as a child.

Zakary SonntagApril 26, 2026

The historic Wyoming Governor's Mansion at 300 E. 21st St. in Cheyenne.

Fight Club And Ghosts: Former First Kids Remember Historic Governor’s Mansion

In 1958, the Wyoming Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne hosted an underground fight club. The club’s promoter was also a frequent contender — he weighed in at 67.5 pounds. That was Paul Hickey, then 8 years old and son of Wyoming Gov. John Joseph Hickey.

Zakary SonntagApril 19, 2026

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary Triangle X Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, now led by a fifth generation of the Turner family. John Turner grew up there in a cabin with no electricity during merciless Jackson Hole winters.

Triangle X Ranch At 100: Fourth Generation Leads Legendary Wyoming Dude Ranch

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary Triangle X Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, now led by a fourth generation of the Turner family. John Turner grew up there in a cabin with no electricity. “If it was 20 below outside, it was 20 below in here.” Now the family is entering a moment they just never get used to: renegotiating the lease with the Park Service.

Zakary SonntagApril 12, 2026

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the cowboy tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life.

Desperate On The Side Of A Road With A Gun, A Voice From The Void Saved His Life

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life. I realized there's help out there," he said.

Zakary SonntagApril 05, 2026

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