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U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. and Cyntha Lummis, R-Wyo.

Lummis Slams Senate Democrats For Blocking Huge Crypto Bill

Sen. Cynthia Lummis derided Democrats Tuesday after they blocked a sweeping cryptocurrency bill she pushed for months. It wouldn’t restrain Trump's conflicts of interest, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2026

Human remains were found near a Colorado River rapid on Monday, more than two weeks after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon left Wyoming’s Timothy Smith missing. “We ask that you continue to pray alongside us,” his wife wrote Tuesday on Facebook.

Human Remains Found In Grand Canyon Yet To Be Identified As Wyoming Family Waits

Human remains were found near a Colorado River rapid on Monday, more than two weeks after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon left Wyoming’s Timothy Smith missing. “We ask that you continue to pray alongside us,” his wife wrote Tuesday.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 15, 2026

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Green River Man Accused Of Abusing Nonverbal Wheelchair-Bound Boy, Flashing Kids

A Green River man was in court Monday, accused of repeatedly choking and roughing up a nonverbal, wheelchair-bound Rock Springs boy, then dropping his pants and flashing the boy’s siblings. “Oh, life is so hard,” he also allegedly mocked the disabled boy.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 15, 2026

“What will happen in Sheridan this winter is likely going to be different than what happens in Laramie and Cheyenne," Meteorologist Don Day said.

Don Day's Winter Forecast For Wyoming: More Snow In The South, Dry In The North

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says El Niño will dominate the next nine months, likely bringing a lot of moisture and less wind to southern Wyoming. Meanwhile, northern Wyoming might have to endure "two bad years" of snowpack in a row. 

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2026

The State of Wyoming paid $1.8 million for Star Plunge in Hot Springs State Park. Now it might need to spend $1 million to demolish it.

Wyoming Paid $1.8 Million For Star Plunge — And Might Spend $1 Million To Demolish

Wyoming spent two years and $1.8 million in public money to buy the historic Star Plunge water park in Hot Springs State Park. Now severe electrical problems and gas leaks mean it might have to spend another $1 million just to tear down the property.

Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2026

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Kemmerer Surveillance Cameras Mistaken For Flocks Spark Angry Privacy Debate

A social media post about alleged Flock cameras and the police chief's response set off a firestorm that went before the Kemmerer city council Monday. Turns out they are standard surveillance equipment but residents are expressing privacy concerns.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 15, 2026

Dr. Joe Schaffer, Laramie County Community College President, shares the recommended new name for the college — Wyoming State College — on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at LCCC in Cheyenne.

Central Wyoming College Opposes LCCC Rebrand To "Wyoming State College"

Officials at Central Wyoming College in Riverton say they are opposed to Laramie County Community College's plan to rename itself "Wyoming State College." But community college chairs in Casper and Torrington say they're just focused on their own work.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2026

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National High School Finals Rodeo Is Returning To Gillette Cam-Plex A Year Early

The National High School Finals Rodeo will be returning to Gillette in 2027, giving it three consecutive years before the event moves to Oklahoma in 2030. The NHSFR has a $25 million economic impact on Gillette, which has hosted it more than any city.

Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2026

Elizabeth Barrett's father said she loves spending time outdoors with her family, including camping and searching shorelines for old fishing lures.

Pavillion Family Desperate To Find Teen Who Climbed Out Window Nearly A Week Ago

Pavillion 17-year-old Elizabeth "Lizzy" Barrett has been missing for a week since climbing out her bedroom window the night of Sept. 8. She took some clothes and a backpack, but left her active cellphone. "We just need her home," says her father, Charles.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 14, 2026

Snow, one of Yellowstone’s favorite grizzlies, appears to have been piling on the pounds. One of her fans described her as “bootylicous.”

Yellowstone's Famous Grizzly Snow Gets A Motorcade Escort On Dark Highway

Fans of the famous Yellowstone grizzly Snow gave her a motorcade escort Sunday to save her from being hit on a highway on the park's east side. Snow ambled behind and in front of flashing hazard lights for roughly a mile before heading into the woods.

Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2026

A loaded coal train rolls past the Dry Fork Station power plant about 10 miles north of Gillette, Wyoming.

Blockbuster EPA Move Gets Rid Of Biden-Era Limits On Power Plant Emissions

Monday’s blockbuster EPA move to repeal most of the Biden-era limits on power plant emissions removes a federal mandate that impacted coal production in Wyoming. “The war on coal is over,” said EPA regional administrator Cyrus Western.

Emma Jane JacksonSeptember 14, 2026

Luis “Lue” Elizondo, right, author of “Imminent: Inside The Pentagon’s Hunt For UFOs,” filed a lawsuit last week in the U.S. District Court for Wyoming against his former best friend, Tucker Alger, left.

Former Department Of Defense UFO Whistleblower Sues Wyoming Business Partner

A former Department of Defense insider who wrote a book calling for government transparency about UFOs is suing his Buffalo, Wyoming, business partner. He accuses his partner cheating and trying to threaten him out of their vintage military-themed bar.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2026

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Police Declare Investigation Into Rasner Claim That He Was Threatened "Inactive"

Torrington police say an investigation into an alleged threat against unsuccessful U.S. House candidate Reid Rasner is “inactive,” after Rasner’s attorney didn't give the agency requested documentation. Rasner claimed a former deputy threatened him.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2026

Hannah Holtmeier, one of three plaintiffs suing Kappa Kappa Gamma over its transgender membership rule, addresses a crowd at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Sorority Back In Court Over Trans Member, Says Historic Definition Of 'Woman' Not Relevant

The women suing Kappa Kappa Gamma for inducting a transgender member went back to court Monday, arguing the sorority betrayed them. The sorority says its council can interpret the bylaws, regardless of what 'woman' meant historically.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2026

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Wyoming Woman Charged With Putting Signs On Pole Calling Sheriff's Office 'Lazy'

A Campbell County woman accused of attaching signs to a utility pole on her property — including one stating “Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is Lazy" — faces a rarely-prosecuted charge. “I haven’t seen that one ever,” said a retired law officer.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 14, 2026

A medical condition may have lead to an early morning vehicle crash on Front Street in Evanston on Monday, Sept. 13, 2026. Uinta County Fire and Ambulance crews reported that a person was extricated from the vehicle and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Evanston Restaurant Owners Vow To Stay Open Despite Truck Blasting Through Storefront

An Evanston restaurant owner says the popular eatery will remain open despite a truck crashing through the building early Monday. The owner clarified they will not be operational in the area with the gaping hole. “We are still opening,” a spokesman said.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 14, 2026

Yellowstone National Park's staff recovered more than 20,000 pieces of trash from thermal basins this summer.

20,000 Pieces of Trash Recovered From Yellowstone Geothermal Areas This Summer

Yellowstone National Park's staff recovered more than 20,000 pieces of trash from thermal basins this summer. Among the items were AirPods, Polaroid pictures, Pokémon cards, a single snowshoe, and over 280 hats that will be donated to local organizations. 

Andrew RossiSeptember 14, 2026

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Former Commissioner: Game and Fish Caused Its Own Financial Woes by Overspending

Former Game and Fish commissioner Mike Schmid said the organization's looming financial crisis could be because of unnecessary spending and he's skeptical of a trust fund. “I think there was some self-inflicted pain there,” Schmid said.

Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2026

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Lander Man Accused Of Putting Gun To Woman’s Head And Yelling, ‘Pull The Trigger’

A 72-year-old Lander man is accused of holding a gun to the head of a terrified woman and shouting at her to “pull the trigger,” then later telling police he wasn’t really going to shoot her because “it would make a mess of his house.”

Greg JohnsonSeptember 14, 2026

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Camporee, Giant Youth Camping Event That Brought 60,000 To Gillette, Won't Return

International Pathfinder Camporee, a youth camping event that brought more than 60,000 people to Gillette in 2024, is headed back to its longtime home in Wisconsin, leaving a $1.6 million amphitheater and a $125,000 deposit behind.

Renée JeanSeptember 14, 2026

A pair of AI Wyoming Border Patrol agents named Buford and Rip are turning lessons for Coloradans to "become a productive member of Wyoming society” into a real business for a Laramie group. It works because it's so absurd and over the top, observers say.

How Wyoming Border Patrol Turned Coloradan Jokes Into A Viral Business Sensation

Wyoming Border Patrol is a hit on social media. Viral videos with millions of views lampooning Colorado have turned the Laramie apparel company into a media brand. "Even a Coloradan can become a productive member of Wyoming society," its latest video says.

Zakary SonntagSeptember 13, 2026

What began as Dwight Koehn's desperate attempt to help feed his cattle nearly a decade ago by growing hydroponic lettuce has ballooned into a new business. Now Greybull Valley Produce sells its produce to stores, restaurants and schools.

Struggling Greybull Cattle Rancher's Gamble On Hydroponic Lettuce Pays Off Big Time

What began as a Greybull rancher’s desperate attempt to help feed his cattle by growing hydroponic lettuce has ballooned into a new business. Now his company produces tons of greens every year and distributes them to stores, restaurants and schools.

Jackie DorothySeptember 13, 2026

A tour inside Hell’s Half Acre reveals an otherwordly labyrinth of stone, an alien landscape shaped by millions of years of wind and water. It's a rare perspective of the sharp canyons because the public generally isn't allowed on the valley floor.

What It’s Like Inside The Fragile Maze Of Hell’s Half Acre, Wyoming’s Alien Canyon

A tour inside Hell’s Half Acre reveals an otherwordly labyrinth of stone, an alien landscape shaped by millions of years of wind and water. It's a rare perspective of the sharp canyons because the public generally isn't allowed on the valley floor.

Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

Left, Boo the bull elk is shown here in his prime, circa 2016, sporting an impressive set of antlers. Right, now nearly age 18, he no longer grows antlers and has lived several years longer than bull elk typically survive in the wild.

Popular Elk Named Boo At Bear River State Park Is So Old He Stopped Growing Antlers

Boo, a popular bull elk at Bear River State Park near Evanston, Wyoming, has grown so old at age 18 that he no longer grows antlers. Bull elk in the wild rarely live past 12 and almost never long enough to hit the antlerless stage.

Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2026

Big Horn County Search and Rescue Director Jeff Schmidt and Custer County Search and Rescue's second longest-serving acting member Jim “Buzz” Laverick, met at Saturday's awards ceremony in Temecula, California.

Overextended Big Horn County Search & Rescue Team Wins Much-Needed New Vehicle, $30K

Big Horn County Search and Rescue won a new emergency vehicle and $30,000 on Saturday, a prize volunteers say they need after rescue calls have quadrupled and county funding was cut almost in half. It is second only to Teton County in emergency calls.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 14, 2026

Modern X-ray technology has proven that a pair of rare Lewis and Clark peace medals in the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s collection for decades are the real deal. One is one of only three of its size given out during the explorers’ 1804 expedition.

Buffalo Bill Center Confirms It Has Rare 1804 Lewis & Clark Expedition Peace Medals

Modern technology has confirmed that two rare Jefferson peace medals in the Buffalo Bill Center of the West collection are authentic artifacts from the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition. "It’s a profoundly significant find," museum curators said.

Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

The Mammotion Luba 2 can be scheduled to cut the lawn at any time and will start and finish completely autonomously. 

Robot Mowers Cut Wyoming Lawns and a Golf Course. Owners Say the Payoff Is Time

You may not see a lot of robot lawnmowers in Wyoming now. But people who use the robots, swear by them. They get a lot of compliments and it's a big timesaver. “I don’t mind mowing, but when I'm home, I want to hang out with my family,” one owner said.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 13, 2026

Calves are rounded up for branding just below the Wyoming border on the Ladder Ranch’s cattle operation. The ranch also runs extensive sheep grazing on generational land that straddles the Wyoming-Colorado border just down the road from Savery.

How Savery’s 145-Year-Old Ladder Ranch Is Beating The 'Third-Generation Curse’

Legacy ranches across Wyoming are folding, and many of those remaining struggle to survive the "third-generation curse." Then there's the historic 145-year-old Ladder Ranch in the Little Snake River Valley with its fifth and sixth generations lined up.

Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

A study by a Colorado company shows that people who are willing to poop in plastic bags and pack it out of the wilderness are also willing to pay for the privilege. They’ll buy the bags at trailheads to maintain a “leave no trace” footprint.

Study: People Who Pack Their Poop Out Of Nature Will Also Pay For The Privilege

A study by a Colorado company shows that people who are willing to poop in plastic bags and pack it out of the wilderness are also willing to pay for the privilege. They’ll buy the bags at trailheads to maintain a “leave-no-trace” footprint.

Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2026

The Durham ranch in northeast Wyoming is the state's largest bison ranch with about 3,000 head. The ranch's bison meat and other products are sold across the country.

Bison Have Rebounded From Brink Of Extinction To Become Big Business In Wyoming

American bison have rebounded from the brink of extinction to become one of the West’s great conservation stories. It happened in part because Wyoming ranchers, showmen, and entrepreneurs figured out how to make bison big business.

Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota. New research has revealed that the site, which preserved 61 intact mammoth skeletons, is between 160,000 and 232,000 years old — much older than previously thought.

Deadly South Dakota Sinkhole And Its 61 Intact Mammoth Skeletons Is Older Than Thought

The world-famous Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota, is older than scientists believed. A new scientific study revealed that the ancient sinkhole, containing dozens of intact mammoth skeletons, is between 160,000 and 232,000 years old.

Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2026

His 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL 1 is Nick Young’s prize possession. When on the road and he can't put it under a roof, he protects it from hail damage with an inflatable car cocoon.

To Escape Hail Damage, People Wrap Their Cars In Gigantic Inflatable Cocoons

Some drivers who want protection from hail damage for cars are turning to inflatable cocoons — gigantic shells of heavy-duty fabric that inflate to surround a vehicle. Not everyone is sold on them, with one skeptic calling the cocoon “a metallic turd.”

Mark HeinzSeptember 13, 2026

A ancient 200-foot-wide sinkhole with up to 20,000 bones from an Indigenous buffalo jump forced Wyoming to re-route I-90 in 1969. Here, the interstate to the left curves to avoid the site.

Interstate 90 Was Re-Routed Because Of 200-Foot-Wide Sinkhole With 20,000 Bison Bones

When highway workers ran into a sinkhole with 20,000 bison bones in it, they had to completely re-route Interstate 90 in 1969. What became known as the Vore Buffalo Jump is a rare archaeological site where people can see artifacts in their original state.

Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2026

Javier De Luna Chavez survived kidney failure, a transplant and COVID, but he couldn’t survive a crash on the 10% grade on Teton Pass on Sept. 2, the third fatality on the pass in less than two months. “This bloodshed ends with him,” vows his widow.

Widow Of Teton Pass Crash Victim Vows: ‘This Bloodshed Ends With Him'

Javier De Luna Chavez survived kidney failure, years of dialysis, and a transplant but didn't survive a crash on the 10% grade of Teton Pass. His widow says he fought too hard for life to become another name on the list of people killed on Teton Pass.

Kolby FedoreSeptember 12, 2026

This 36th season for Natrona County High’s hall-of-fame football coach Steve Harshman could be his last if voters elect him as the next Wyoming superintendent of public instruction. “This thing is a win-win,” Harshman says.

Voters Will Likely End Steve Harshman’s Hall-Of-Fame Football Coaching Career

This 36th season for Natrona County's football coach Steve Harshman could be his last if voters elect him as the next education chief. He ranks second in Wyoming history for football victories. No. 1 and No. 3 on the list have stadiums named after them.

Jeff WelschSeptember 12, 2026

At 23 feet tall sitting down, a pair of South Dakota chainsaw artists have created the world’s biggest bigfoot, making it impossible for the mythical monster to hide.

Good News! The World's Largest Bigfoot Is Only 60 Miles From Wyoming

Although the Guinness-verified world's largest Bigfoot won't likely replace Mount Rushmore as South Dakota's top tourist spot, this gigantic Sasquatch — created by two local chainsaw artists — is drawing plenty of visitors. And, it's only 60 miles from Wyoming.

Kate MeadowsSeptember 12, 2026

West End Apartments is the first new apartment complex completed in Cheyenne's downtown in a long while. It has 101 luxury apartments, and is already 60% pre-leased.

Cheyenne Is Reshaping Housing Market With New Upscale Apartment Complex On West Side

The West End Apartments, with its 101 units, is the first major apartment complex completed in Cheyenne's downtown in many years. Another 97-unit building will open soon on Cheyenne's east edge. It's estimated Cheyenne will need up to 7,000 homes by 2030.

Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

Diablo, a goat that lives on the grounds of the Wyodak Power Plant near Gillette, has become a local celebrity. People stop on the road to give him scratches and snacks — although that's discouraged as the unofficial mascot people call "Goatalope" grows older and fatter.

People Won’t Stop Feeding Diablo As Gillette’s Famous Roadside Goat Gets Fatter

Diablo, a goat that lives by the Wyodak Power Plant near Gillette, has become a victim of its own celebrity. People stop to give him scratches and snacks — which is causing the aging mascot people call "Goatalope" to get really fat and unhealthy.

Renée JeanSeptember 13, 2026

Steve Ingber, — aka the MileHighCook — is bringing white-glove fine-dining to Wyoming’s poshest and wildest places as Jackson Hole has discovered the young chef as his fastest-growing market. His high-end mobile chef business is part of a growing industry trend.

Jackson Is A Booming Market For MileHighCook And His High-End Mobile Kitchen

The MileHighCook is bringing white-glove fine-dining to the outdoors with his high-end mobile kitchen — like the ranch wedding for 124 people in a remote area with no electricity. Jackson is his fastest growing market with people who own second homes.

Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

Workers in the Lance Creek oil fields in Niobrara County feared during World War II they were on Adolf Hitler's hit list because 25% of Wyoming’s oil came from the area. Hitler never struck, and now about 50 people remain in a town that once had 5,000.

Wyoming History: Lance Creek Oil Workers Feared They Were On Hitler’s Hit List

Workers in the Lance Creek oil fields in Niobrara County during World War II feared during they were on Hitler's hit list because 25% of Wyoming’s oil came from the area. Hitler never struck, and now about 50 people remain in a town that once had 5,000.

Jackie DorothySeptember 13, 2026

Alyssa Lenell-White is creating unique custom-made cowboy boots that start at $3,500 and can take months to finish. There was a time when the Cheyenne woman swore up and down she would never make a cowboy boot, now that’s all she does.

Cheyenne Woman Once Swore Off Cowboy Boots, Now Her Custom-Made Boots Start At $3,500

A Cheyenne woman is creating unique, custom-made cowboy boots that start at $3,500 and can take months to finish. There was a time when Alyssa Lenell-White swore up and down she would never make a cowboy boot, now that’s all she does.

Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

The Wyoming Wildcatter has been a familiar sight around Casper for many years starting in the early 1980s as an airshow highlight. 

World War II-Era Wyoming Wildcatter To Fly Again In National Air Championship

A classic red, white, and blue World War II-era T-6 warbird trainer aircraft flown over Casper since the 1980s returns to the National Championship Air Races this coming week in Roswell, New Mexico. Virgil Tatman will fly the acrobatic Wyoming Wildcatter.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 12, 2026

A 74-year-old Worland man attacked a 22-year-old FedEx driver out delivering packages Tuesday because the truck was kicking up too much dust. The older man jumped onto the moving truck and reached through the open window to get at the driver.

74-Year-Old Worland Man Attacks FedEx Driver For Kicking Up Dust On Road

A 74-year-old Worland man attacked a 22-year-old FedEx driver out delivering packages Tuesday because the truck was kicking up too much dust. The older man jumped onto the moving truck and reached through the open window to get at the driver.

Andrew RossiSeptember 11, 2026

Chuck Harter of the McCarty & Sons construction firm in Denver finishes knocking down the twin chimneys at the historic Twin Chimneys Motor Court built in the 1950s in Cheyenne on Tuesday. A 7 Brew Coffee stand will be built on the site.

Once-Iconic Twin Chimneys Motel In Cheyenne Torn Down To Make Way For Coffee Shop

The once-iconic Twin Chimneys Motor Court that marked a once-popular Cheyenne motel on the historic Lincoln Highway lasted for almost 90 years, but the chimneys came tumbling down in about 30 seconds this week to make way for a coffee shop.

Kerry DrakeSeptember 12, 2026

Stone Drug, Jackson’s go-to pharmacy for 50 years, survives with a wildly diverse front-end to fight sky-high housing local housing costs and razor-thin medication margins. It also has a loyal following of its store dogs, Zuri and Lucy.

Stone Drug’s Secret Prescription After 50 Years In Jackson Are Two Lovable Dogs

Jackson Hole's longtime independent pharmacy Stone Drug is celebrating 50 years in business. Its strategy blends dog-powered customer service with a wildly diverse front-end to outlast sky-high housing and razor thin medication margins.

Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026

Cam Sholly, pictured here in front of Elk Peak in Yellowstone National Park, is ending his nearly 8-year run as the park’s superintendent.

Cam Sholly Leaving As Yellowstone National Park Superintendent After 8-Year Run

Cam Sholly is stepping down as Yellowstone National Park superintendent after eight years that included dealing with COVID-19, massive flooding and record crowds. He said his departure has nothing to do with a rumored conflict with the administration.

Mark HeinzSeptember 11, 2026

The mail pickup site within a mountain-base resort in remote Jelm, Wyoming, is slated to close by Sept. 30, the U.S. Postal Service confirmed to Cowboy State Daily.

Postal Service Says It Will Close Mail Pickup Site In Remote Albany County On Sept 30

The U.S. Postal Service confirmed to Cowboy State Daily it's closing the mail pickup site in Jelm, Wyoming, on Sept. 30. Without a quick alternative, locals will have to make a 60-mile round trip to Laramie for mail.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

Rep. Harriet Hageman (left) and Secretary of State Chuck Gray (right)

Opponents Blast Hageman, Gray For Skipping PBS Debates Ahead Of General Election

Opponents of Republicans Harriet Hageman and Chuck Gray in Wyoming’s U.S. Senate and House races are blasting them for skipping PBS debates ahead of the general election. Both Hageman and Gray say they’re taking their messages directly to voters.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 11, 2026

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Sam Burke. Sam writes, "If someone asked me to describe my town, Moorcroft WY, I think I'd send this picture. Propane, coal trains, dirt and always a beautiful sky."

Photo by Sam Burke

Today's question to Don Day

Mark James Mullins of Douglas
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.
Don Day
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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Aerial view of Legacy Institute Dentals state of the art Facility in Casper, Wyoming. 

A Year of Transformation. A Lifetime of Smiles.

From life-changing dental implants to full-mouth restoration, Legacy Institute Dental is celebrating a year of helping patients rediscover the power of a healthy smile.

September 14, 2026

Eric Schlidt, Director, Build Wyoming

The Prometheus Hyperscale Falls Ranch Project: Why This Matters for Natrona County

A data center project in Natrona County could create thousands of jobs and $80–115M in annual tax revenue. More importantly, it means opportunity for young people to stay and build their futures here. A local weighs in.

August 27, 2026

Image of the sky, green mountains and a city below. Caracas: the capital city of Venezuela.

Bibles for Venezuela: Hope in the Midst of Devastation

Vision Beyond Borders has helped bring God’s Word to people throughout Venezuela. Following two devastating earthquakes, the need for both Bibles and humanitarian assistance has become even greater.

August 20, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Political Crunch Time Brings Out Desperation And A Few Funny Lines

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “This is a desperate time for politicians. Just how negative can they go? Here in Wyoming, we discovered it is pretty darned deep.”

Bill SniffinAugust 08, 2026

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Rod Miller: Changes Around The Ol’ Campfire

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "It was a hot, sultry night in the Red Desert, without a breath of cooling breeze. All that could be heard was the grumbling of the exhausted cowboys and rattlesnakes copulating in the sagebrush."

Rod MillerAugust 07, 2026

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Tom Lubnau: Why You Should Consider Steve Friess For U.S. House

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Chuck Gray's approach to politics is akin to a yapping Chihuahua, making lots of noise and getting headlines, but getting little done.  Most concerning is Gray dumping all of Wyoming voters’ election data to an agency of the federal government whose use is unrestricted."

Tom LubnauAugust 05, 2026

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