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When Cheyenne Was Knocked Out By 92 MPH Wind, The "Troublemen" Got Power Back On
Last week, when wind gusts cut power to 14,000 in Cheyenne, first responders known as "troublemen" battled the winds that toppled trees and power lines and got Cheyenne's power back on. “Those guys really are the rock stars of our trade."
David MadisonMarch 20, 2026
Ramaco Accuses Former Executive Of Stealing Rare Earth Trade Secrets For Rival
Sheridan-based Ramaco is accusing its former director of critical minerals of emailing trade secrets to himself before jumping to a rival. The company is asking a federal judge to seize personal devices and any equipment issued by his new employer.
David MadisonMarch 20, 2026
Gordon Declines To Fire Two Hot Springs County Commissioners
Gov. Mark Gordon declined Friday to remove two of Hot Springs County’s three commissioners from office, despite seven locals asking him to do so in October. He said although he disagreed with their actions, they don't rise to the level of misconduct.
Clair McFarlandMarch 21, 2026
Wyoming's U.S. Attorney Says Jackson-Area Cocaine Ring Has Links To Mexican Cartel
Wyoming's U.S. Attorney Darin Smith on Friday said federal, Wyoming and Idaho law enforcement have taken down a Jackson-area drug ring with ties to a Mexican drug cartel. "This cooperation works; we take the bad guys off the streets," he said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2026
Utah Law Makes People Buy Hunting/Fishing Licenses To Use State Lands
Utah passed a law that could require anyone using its wildlife management areas to buy hunting or fishing licenses, even if they’re not hunting or fishing. Some Wyoming outdoors enthusiasts say that’s unfair and prefer general user fees instead.
Mark HeinzMarch 20, 2026
Wyoming Starts Spring With Record-Breaking Summer Temperatures In The 80s
Thursday was a day of record-breaking high temperatures across Wyoming. For the first time in its recorded history, Big Piney topped 70 degrees in March and Lake Yellowstone, for the first time in March, hit 60 degrees. More of the same is in store.
Andrew RossiMarch 20, 2026
Cody Family Selling Their Ghostbusters Cadillac
A family from Cody is selling their 1965 Ghostbusters Cadillac. The vehicle used to promote a defunct pizza chain in the Bighorn Basin and now the Ecto-1 is looking for a Ghostbusters fanatic who wants the road-legal vehicle for paranormal elimination.
Andrew RossiMarch 20, 2026
Wheatland Man Accused In Hatchet Standoff Says He Wasn’t Sane Enough To Be Guilty
A Wheatland man accused of kicking police officers as they wrestled him away from a standoff where he’d wielded a hatchet has told the court that he’s wasn’t mentally well enough during that incident to be found guilty of a crime pertaining to it.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2026
Powell Family Pleads With City Council To Allow Them To Keep Their Four Dogs
A family who moved to Powell in 2025 with their four dogs are pleading to the city council to reconsider an ordinance that allows only two pets per residence. They vow not to take two of them to the shelter because "that's a terrible life for dogs."
Kate MeadowsMarch 19, 2026
Bar Nunn Mayor Says ‘Sleazy’ For Rasner Lawsuit To Be Served At Council Meeting
Bar Nunn’s mayor said it was “sleazy” that a Reid Rasner defamation lawsuit was served against a councilman during a public meeting Tuesday. “That’s probably the lowest thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2026
Former Saratoga Chamber CEO Accused Of Writing Herself $77,000 Worth Of Checks
Police say the former CEO for the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce admitted to writing herself more than $77,000 worth of checks drawn on a chamber account. Her case was elevated to felony court Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 19, 2026
Why Didn't The Legislature Ask Wyoming Voters To Decide If Abortion Is Health Care?
Some lawmakers say the Legislature didn't ask voters to settle whether abortion is health care because they fear the pro-abortion lobby will flood Wyoming with out-of-state money to block a pro-life vote and cement the right to abortion.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2026
Logan Wilson's Retirement: "I Want To Be Healthy, Playing With My Kids, Pain Free"
Casper native and University of Wyoming standout Logan Wilson announced Wednesday his retirement from the National Football League. After six years in the NFL, Logan said he felt "blessed" but wants to be "healthy, playing with my kids, pain-free."
Cody TuckerMarch 19, 2026
Park County Man Charged With Terrorizing Ex-Girlfriend With Gun
A Park County man accused of terrorizing his ex-girlfriend with a gun and holding her against her will told police that when she didn’t fight back, he thought she “was thankful for the way he was treating her.” He was bound over to felony court Wednesday.
Greg JohnsonMarch 19, 2026
Wyoming Anglers Excited For State Hatchery To Produce 1.28 Million Walleye Per Year
A Wyoming fish hatchery is expected to churn out well over 1 million walleye per year, and anglers are excited. Wyoming might be primarily known for trout, but walleye are also a favorite game fish.
Mark HeinzMarch 19, 2026
Here Come The Bugs: Wyoming’s Warm Winter Likely Means A Whole Lot Of Insects
Without cold winter temperatures to keep them subdued, Wyoming's summer could be dominated by mosquitoes. “If the breeding season is extended, then we'll end up with very high populations. We might have a bad year with West Nile," one entomologist said.
Andrew RossiMarch 19, 2026
Chair Of The Wyoming Freedom Caucus Runs For Secretary of State
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams has entered the race for Wyoming Secretary of State. She supports Chuck Gray’s conservative platform but said she'll collaborate well with clerks. Robert Short also vies for the GOP nomination, and Bryan McCarty's running as a Democrat.
Clair McFarlandMarch 19, 2026
There Were More Than 6,000 Human-Grizzly Conflicts In Wyoming Over The Last 40 Years
According to a report to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission earlier this week, there were more than 6,000 human-grizzly conflicts in Wyoming from 1982 to 2025, including 220 in 2025. Neither attack last year resulted in life-threatening injuries.
Mark HeinzMarch 19, 2026
Cheyenne 14-Year-Old Facing First-Degree Murder In Mom’s Killing Bound Over To Felony Court
A 14-year-old accused of shooting his mother in the head after she called him “retarded” and a “thief” over a stolen electronic tablet was bound over to felony court Wednesday. He’s been charged as an adult with first-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 18, 2026
Wyoming Reporter Posts Bond, Leaves Jail, In Felony Case Over Wind Project
A Wyoming reporter posted bond and left jail Wednesday in a case claiming she submitted forged documents and lied to a state panel about a controversial wind project near Chugwater. She faces 10 felonies and up to 65 years in prison if convicted.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2026
Holy Cow! Tens Of Thousands Of Cattle Displaced In Nebraska Wildfires
With 750,000+ acres of agricultural land destroyed by wildfire, Nebraska ranchers are facing tough decisions about where to graze their cattle. Jim Magagna, of the Wyoming Stockgrowers, says as Wyoming is also in a drought, can’t offer much pasture.
Kate MeadowsMarch 18, 2026
Battle For Biteman's Seat: House Rep. Ken Pendergraft Vies To Move Over To Senate
Rep. Ken Pendergraft, a member of the Freedom Caucus who wants to defund the Wyoming Business Council, is running for an open Senate seat in Sheridan County. He faces a Wyoming business owner who says “burning it down” isn’t the answer.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
U.S. House Candidate Reid Rasner Sues Three More People For Defamation
U.S. House candidate and Casper businessman Reid Rasner has sued three more people for defamation. One of the persons said she's not afraid of him and "bring it on." Rasner says the three Natrona County residents have made salacious claims about him.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Elk Boldly Climbs On Sod Roof To Graze In Gardiner As Locals Watch In Amazement
A cow elk walked out onto the roof of a building in Gardiner, Montana, just outside of Yellowstone National Park to the amazement of onlookers. Apparently, she wanted the roof’s sod all to herself.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2026
Hunters Say BLM Wiped Out Favorite Hunting Location With Tree Removal
Hunters in northern Wyoming say the BLM destroyed some of the best pheasant hunting in the entire region by removing entire strands of Russian olive trees near Greybull. The BLM says it's an invasive tree species.
Mark HeinzMarch 18, 2026
Lander Rallies To Help 11-Member Family Recover From Devastating House Fire
The Lander community is rallying to help an 11-member family recover from a devastating house fire, which is likely to be a total loss. “It’s overwhelming,” the mother of the family said. “People have been so generous. Every little bit helps.”
Dale KillingbeckMarch 18, 2026
Evanston Man Accused Of Killing Dad Not Freed After Self Defense Claim
An Evanston man accused of killing his father in their home will not have his case dismissed early on self-defense grounds, a judge ruled. Court documents say the defendant texted his grandma, "If he tries to break into my room I will defend myself."
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
As 2026 Election Heats Up, Wyoming Political Candidates Stockpiling Endorsements
A flood of political endorsements for some Wyoming statewide candidates is surging now that the Legislature has adjourned. Megan Degenfelder and Chuck Gray appear to be the most active in pursuing this strategy.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
As Wildfires Burn More Than 750,000 Acres In Nebraska, Wyoming Is Just As Dry
With out-of-control wildfires having burned more than 750,000 acres across his state, Nebraska’s governor has declared a state of emergency. Wyoming agencies are sending help, even as conditions at home are just as dry and windy.
David MadisonMarch 17, 2026
Iowa Man Dead After Being Pinned Under Snowmobile In Wind River Mountains
A 36-year-old man from Iowa died Monday after his snowmobile hit a tree, overturned and pinned him under it north of U.S. Highway 26 in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains. He was found by responders already deceased and buried in snow.
Andrew RossiMarch 17, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Wyoming Parents Suing Over School Trans Policy
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could impact a lawsuit filed by parents over a Rock Springs school district’s policies regarding transgender students. That high court decision says schools can’t mislead parents about their kids’ gender transition efforts.
Clair McFarlandMarch 17, 2026
Hageman Announces $100 Million To Fix Collapsed Goshen County Irrigation Tunnel
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman announced a $100 million federal appropriation to rebuild a collapsed Goshen County irrigation tunnel that feeds Wyoming and Nebraska farmers. Securing the money “was a huge priority,” she said.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2026
Powell Man Facing 20 Child Porn Charges Could Get Up To 222 Years
A Powell man facing 20 felony charges relating to the distribution and possession of child pornography faces up to 222 years in prison and $200,000 in fines if convicted. Police say he admitted to having a yearslong addiction to porn.
Greg JohnsonMarch 17, 2026
Old-Time Lever-Action Rifles Get New Life With ‘Tactical’ Upgrades
Lever-action rifles are getting tricked out with “tactical” accessories like red-dot sights, giving them new life with younger shooters. Mounting accessory rails on lever-action rifles might have seemed absurd — until people started doing it.
Mark HeinzMarch 17, 2026
Dozens Of Wyoming Firefighters, Engines In Nebraska Fighting Historic Wildfires
Dozens of Wyoming-based firefighters, engines and other support personnel are in Nebraska, where wildfires have ripped through more than 750,000 acres. One Wyoming fire chief called the dry, windy conditions a “recipe for disaster.”
Kate MeadowsMarch 17, 2026
Trio Accused Of Riding And Abusing Moose On Evanston-Area Ranch Plead Not Guilty
Three men accused of roping, riding, and spurring a cow moose on an Evanston-area ranch in 2021 pleaded not guilty Tuesday to various cruelty charges. They allegedly took video of themselves treating the moose "as if it’s a horse being broken to ride."
Dale KillingbeckMarch 17, 2026
Worland First Responders Gather To Rescue Submerged Car, Find Out It's A Smartphone
Washakie County first responders mobilized to rescue a reported vehicle that had driven into the Bighorn River. Instead, they recovered a submerged smartphone with its flashlight turned on. “We were impressed that it was still on,” said the fire chief.
Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2026
Prosecutor Says Deputy Handcuffed Allemand For Safety, Not To Interrogate Him
The prosecutor charging Rep. Bill Allemand on drunk driving allegations says he was handcuffed during his Buffalo traffic stop for safety reasons, not as part of an illegal interrogation. He made a "reckless movement" near a gun, the prosecutor wrote.
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2026
Lovell Women Almost Killed While Christmas Shopping For Needy Children Recovering
After a near-fatal December crash, Brittany Knop of Lovell is home recovering. She was Christmas shopping for needy children when hit by two cars. When she woke up, she had one thought: did anyone get the gifts for the Angel Tree kids she had "adopted"?
Dale KillingbeckMarch 16, 2026
Will New Wyoming Law End Poker Games Like The One At Yo’s Poker Palace?
A new law aimed at shutting down illegal gambling halls in Wyoming bars rewrites the rules for every friendly poker game in the state. In Alpine, Yo’s Poker Palace continues to insist it's running a friendly — and legal — game.
David MadisonMarch 16, 2026
Three Dead, Multiple Citations Issued From Blowovers, Pileups on Wyoming's Highways
The Wyoming Highway Patrol confirmed one person died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 near Laramie and someone died near Rock Springs on Sunday. Another died near Lander on Thursday. Of the 33 blowovers in just one day, 22 drivers were issued citations.
Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2026
Riverton Store Clerk Admits Pocketing $12,000 In Bogus Refunds, Police Say
A Riverton convenience store clerk is accused of pocketing more than $12,000 from more than 50 bogus returns over a two-week period. He was charged Friday, and admitted to police he stole money from the store, but initially estimated it was about $600.
Greg JohnsonMarch 17, 2026
Teton County Says It 'Miscalculated' $24,000 Housing Fee, Refunds Money To Couple
Teton County said it miscalculated a $24,325 fee it charged a couple for building a home on their own property and gave them a refund plus interest. The refund made it harder for the couple to keep suing the county, which their lawyer called "convenient."
Clair McFarlandMarch 16, 2026
Wyoming Could See Record-Breaking 80-Degree Highs This Week
After one of the worst windstorms in recent memory and an Arctic blast over the weekend, Wyoming is heading for some record-breaking warm temperatures. Many parts of the state could see 80 degrees by the end of the week.
Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2026
Reps. Hageman, Jim Jordan Say Congress Divided Along ‘Common-Sense’ Line
The political divide in Congress falls along a line of “common sense,” Republican U.S. Reps. Harriet Hageman and Jim Jordan said during a Monday virtual town hall. They also said that sanctuary cities and payouts for college athletes need regulation.
Greg JohnsonMarch 16, 2026
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Jan Curtis. Jan writes, "I never tire of Wyoming skies. This morning was a bit different because the only clouds visible across most of the state were over Cheyenne. With clear skies to the east, the sun’s rays lit the sky on fire. What a sight…."
Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Mostly sunny to sunny in Wyoming on Saturday, breezy, fire danger. Breezy overnight with a chance for rain in some locations. Highs from the low 60s to upper 80s and lows from the low 30s to mid 40s.
Daily Cartoon 2: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Today's question to Don Day
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
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Clair McFarland: For Middleborn, On His Birthday
Clair McFarland writes, "It’s weird, but the warnings about me bleeding out and dying didn’t matter that much. You were here, and that was plenty. Hard to believe that was 14 years ago today. I wouldn't trade it. Not for anything."
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Bill Sniffin: Learning To Lean Into Wyoming’s Most Powerful Force -- Mighty Wind
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "If you are going to live in Wyoming, sooner or later you have to make peace with the wind. Because the wind is going to live with you whether you like it or not. It was here first."
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Jonathan Lange: Let’s Talk About The Common Good
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Mark HeinzMarch 15, 2026
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Mark HeinzMarch 15, 2026
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Clair McFarlandMarch 13, 2026
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Clair McFarlandMarch 13, 2026
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