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"Dumpster Fire!": Cheyenne Biz Owner Angered Over People Living In Parking Garage
Cheyenne business owner Brian Snyder's issues with the public parking garage have been well-documented. It's not just noise, drugs, and vandalism, but now, he says, people are living in their cars. The police told one woman Tuesday she needed to leave.
Kolby FedoreOctober 21, 2026
Barrasso, Hageman, And Lummis Endorse Chuck Gray And Eric Barlow
Wyoming congressional delegates Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman bridged the vast differences between Chuck Gray and Eric Barlow on Wednesday, to endorse them both. Gray is an early founder of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, while Barlow has never joined it.
Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2026
How Drunk Is Really Drunk? Nurse Has Seen A .50% BAC Still Walking And Talking
After a Cheyenne daycare provider allegedly blew a .40 BAC while caring for kids — five times the legal limit — a nurse says some people are unconscious at .15 and people over .50 still can walk and talk. "This was not the occasional binge drinker," she said.
Kolby FedoreOctober 20, 2026
It's Fake! Giant Inflatable Pumpkin Blown Across Wyoming Reported As ‘Real’ News
The story of a giant 28-foot inflatable pumpkin rampaging more than 60 miles across southeastern Wyoming is being reported by news outlets as “breaking news.” It’s fake, another Casper Planet satire story picked up and reported as “real” news.
Greg JohnsonOctober 21, 2026
Oklahoma Tribe Buys One Of The Biggest Horse Betting Operations In Wyoming
The Oklahoma-based Chickasaw Nation has bought one of the biggest horse betting operations in Wyoming, including Horse Palace locations and Sweetwater Downs. The sale includes "the entire operations" of Wyoming Holdings LLC, said a gaming official.
Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2026
Steve Harshman, Who Once Tried To Eliminate Property Taxes, Says He Can't Vote For Prop 1
Steve Harshman, the longest-serving state House member, says he can't vote for the 50% tax cut Prop 1. He led a blockbuster effort to cut nearly all residential property taxes in 2024, but he says that measure had more guardrails.
Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2026
Family Says Bus Driver For Popular Band Died Behind Wheel Before Rolling On I-25
The driver for a popular band died from a medical emergency before the tour bus he was operating crossed three lanes of Interstate 25 and rolled near Cheyenne, his family says. "It was a terrifying experience for everyone on board," said a band member.
Kolby FedoreOctober 20, 2026
Hero! Deputy Uses Tree Trimmers And Sweet Talk To Rescue Moose Tangled In Fence
When a moose calf became hopelessly tangled in wire fencing near an Idaho woman's home, sheriff's deputy Shiloh Frantz came to the rescue. It wasn't easy. The wire was stubborn, the moose was frightened, and an angry mother moose could have been nearby.
Kate MeadowsOctober 20, 2026
Alpine Mayor Race Getting Heated After Controversial Roundabout Experiment
The race for mayor of Alpine has grown heated, and the town's temporary roundabout experiment didn’t help. Candidate Bill Saks called it a failure from the start and his opponent, Town Council Member Jeremy Larsen chuckled, “Such a positive man."
Clair McFarlandOctober 21, 2026
Wyoming Postal Rep Filing Grievance Over Mail Going To Colorado Instead Of Cheyenne
A Wyoming postal rep is filing a grievance because magazines, catalogs, and large envelopes that were supposed to be processed in Cheyenne are now going to Denver, adding at least a day to some Wyoming deliveries. “That is ridiculous,” he said.
Renée JeanOctober 20, 2026
Activists Release 1,500 Mink From Idaho Farm, Only To Die Of Heat Or Get Run Over
Activists called the raid on an Idaho mink farm “liberation” for the 1,500 minks they released. But they can’t take care of themselves, said the farm’s owner, leaving many to die of heat, stress or get run over. “This is an unethical thing to do,” he said.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 20, 2026
Wyoming Deputy Slams On Brakes, Misses Kid On Electric Scooter By Half A Second
Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken is sounding the alarm after a kid on a scooter pulled in front of a deputy and came within a half-second of disaster in Rawlins. The deputy was attentive, the sheriff said, or “it might have had a different ending.”
Kolby FedoreOctober 20, 2026
Reid Rasner Sues A Seventh Person, This Time A Union Leader, For Defamation
Former Wyoming congressional candidate Reid Rasner this week sued a seventh person for defamation. This time Rasner's target is a United Steelworkers rep out of Green River. Rasner claims William Wilkinson started a salacious gossip campaign on Facebook.
Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2026
Sublette Rejects Appeal For Girls Treatment Center, Owners May Take Fight To Court
Sublette County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to uphold the expiration of a permit for a proposed residential trauma treatment center for girls near Pinedale. The owners say they've spent years on the project and might take the fight to court.
Kate MeadowsOctober 20, 2026
Lost Yellowstone Horse Had An iPhone, So Why Couldn't Verizon Just 'Ping' It?
When a horse got lost in Yellowstone with an iPhone in his saddle last week, Verizon declined to ping its location to help. The owner was thrilled the horse was found safe, but remains unhappy with the company. "I still hate Verizon," she said.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
Angus Bull That Isn't Even Old Enough To Breed Sells For Whopping $900K In Billings
A 9-month-old Angus bull sold for a staggering $900,000 at a Billings auction Saturday. Buyers are betting his genetics will produce generations of premium cattle worth millions. "I knew it would bring a lot of money," cattleman Doug Stevenson said.
Kate MeadowsOctober 19, 2026
"Horror Movie": Idaho Man Describes Terrifying Night He Fought Bear To Protect Family
At 3:30 a.m. on October 2, a bear entered Brian and Kim Heidemann's house in Salmon, Idaho. With no weapon and only his fists, Brian — to protect his family — brawled with the bear as it bit him in the back of the head and torso down to the bone.
Kaitlyn Hart & EastIdahoNews.comOctober 19, 2026
National Election Analysts Say Wyoming House Race Isn't A Slam Dunk For GOP
Although Wyoming has sent only Republicans to the U.S. House for 50 years, a national nonpartisan analysis group says the GOP lock on the state is no longer a certainty. Inside Elections has moved the race from "Solid Republican" To "Likely Republican."
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026
Common Cold Virus Leaves Healthy Gillette 7-Year-Old In Acute Respiratory Failure
An otherwise healthy 7-year-old Gillette girl was airlifted to Denver last week after a routine cold suddenly turned serious. Her blood-oxygen level had plummeted, her heart was racing above 150 beats per minute and needed continuous high-flow oxygen.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
When A Trailer With 84 Cows Flipped In Billings, Wyoming Grad Calls In The Cowboys
When a trailer flipped carrying 84 head of cattle right outside a massive stock show and rodeo in Billings on Saturday, University of Wyoming grad Michaela Suter did what any rodeo person would do. She called in the cowboys to wrangle the loose herd.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 19, 2026
Company Powering Google's Data Center Gives $105M For Yellowstone Conservation
The energy company behind a 2.7-gigawatt data center for Google in Cheyenne is donating $105 million to conservation and education efforts in Yellowstone. Gov. Gordon said he loves the Tallgrass donation because “Yellowstone needs infrastructure."
Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2026
Stolen Delivery Van Tears Through Casper And Hits Building Before Rolling On I-25
A man stole a delivery van while its driver was unloading supplies at the Wyoming Rescue Mission on Friday morning and nearly pinned the driver against a telephone pole. He then went on a wild ride through Casper before rolling the van on I-25.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
Police: Cheyenne In-Home Daycare Provider Blows Above 0.40% On Breath Test
A Cheyenne woman who runs an in-home daycare faces a charge of child endangering after police say she blew above a 0.40% on a blood alcohol test during a welfare check at the home. She “admitted to drinking a Busch Light and Fat Tire beer," police say.
Greg JohnsonOctober 19, 2026
Deputies Euthanize One Of Two Mountain Lions In Neighborhood North Of Cheyenne
Deputies put down one of two mountain lions roaming a neighborhood northeast of Cheyenne on Saturday. Nearby horse owners say the threat to foals was real, and the choice to euthanize was necessary. “It would have come back,” one resident said.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 19, 2026
Wyoming Gov. Gordon Endorses Eric Barlow For Governor
Wyoming's outgoing Gov. Mark Gordon endorsed Sen. Eric Barlow for the seat Monday over opponents Rebecca Bextel and Ken Casner. In the endorsement, Gordon said Barlow was a "leader, a doer and the one who has my most enthusiastic endorsement."
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026
Canadian Accused Of Trying To Steal $450,000 In Gold From Elderly Laramie Woman
Laramie police say a Cheyenne coin shop helped stop an elderly woman from being scammed out of $450,000 worth of gold, but not before she had already been taken for more than $130,000. A Canadian man could get 10 years for his part in the alleged plot.
Greg JohnsonOctober 19, 2026
Casper Teen Suspected In Downtown Shootout Now Faces Federal Gun Charge
A Casper teen was arrested Thursday and faces federal gun charges stemming from a July 15 shootout in downtown Casper. Investigators say they have the 18-year-old on video shooting weapons and found a stolen AR-style rifle locked in his bedroom safe.
Kolby FedoreOctober 19, 2026
Man Who Sued Lander Cops Settles For $45,000, Then Gets Arrested Again
A Lander man who received a $45,000 settlement after accusing Lander Police Department officers of excessive force is back in jail. Kayvon Powell, 34, was arrested days after his settlement was finalized, on charges of strangulation and domestic battery.
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2026
‘Old Steve’ Hid From Chicago Mob For 20 Years Raising Goats Near Buffalo, Wyoming
A former Chicago mobster known as “Old Steve” spent 20 years hiding out in a squat, home-built stone house outside of Buffalo raising goats. It was far removed from his former life in the mafia as a guy who knew where the bodies were buried — and didn’t want to join them.
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026
Sue’s Safe! Fully-Tacked Horse Rescued After A Week Lost In Yellowstone
Sue, a 15-year-old fully outfitted palomino gelding, was rescued Friday after spending a week lost in a remote area of southwest Yellowstone. "The only things lost were my bridle, my phone, and a little weight on Sue," the horse's owner told Cowboy State Daily.
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026
Grieving Parents Drive 2,000 Miles To See Afton Man's Bat-Signal On Hillside
When a Pennsylvania couple saw photos of a big Bat-Signal lighting up a hillside over Afton, Wyoming, they drove 2,000 miles to see it. It was a tribute to their 7-year-old son, a huge Batman fan, who died seven years ago in a car crash.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
Inside The Wyoming Hereford Ranch, Oldest Registered Livestock Operations In U.S.
Wyoming Hereford Ranch is the nation’s oldest continuously registered livestock operation. John Wayne had a favorite seat at its sale barn and two of its legendary bulls are a through line for much of the nation’s Hereford cattle today.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
Brothers Take Dad's 1977 Chevy Into Snowies To Spread His Ashes On Elk Hunt
After spreading their father’s ashes on an elk hunt in the Snowy Range, two Casper brothers used the 1977 Chevrolet Scottsdale pickup their dad bought new in Medicine Bow to recover an elk. “It was like one last hunt with Pop,” one brother said.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2026
Cops: Cheyenne Man Had Gas Pedal Floored When He Plowed Into Pedestrians, Killing 1
Police say an 88-year-old Cheyenne man had the gas pedal 99% floored when he plowed into people in Fort Collins, killing one — overriding his truck’s automatic system that tried to stop itself. The suspect was charged Friday with vehicular homicide.
Kolby FedoreOctober 17, 2026
This Year's El Niño Means Ski Resorts In Southern Wyoming Likely To Get More Snow
While the first snow is encouraging, Meteorologist Don Day expects this winter’s El Niño pattern to divide Wyoming’s ski outlook, with better snow conditions in the south than in the north. “It’s really hard to get any worse than what we had last year."
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
How A Jackson Quadriplegic And Lander Mom Are Opening Outdoors To The Disabled
Wyoming’s rugged terrain is difficult for people in top physical shape to navigate, and nearly impossible for those with disabilities. A Jackson quadriplegic and mom from Lander are changing that, making adaptive devices available when insurance won’t.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
Wyoming’s Famous Fossil Cabin Off Limits To Public Because It Can’t Get Insured
Wyoming’s famous Fossil Cabin, billed as the “world’s oldest cabin,” has been moved to Medicine Bow. But it hasn’t reopened to the public because until the town’s insurance company will cover it. “There’s no way to put a price on it,” the mayor said.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
Meet The Wheatland Ranchers Who Tame Wild Mustangs Before They’re Adopted
A Wheatland ranch family has dedicated the past 30 years to taming about 2,000 wild Wyoming mustangs before they’re adopted. Getting them “gentled” and ready to ride requires a lot of patience and willingness to land in the dirt.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 18, 2026
Statistically, Heart Mountain Eagles Were Wyoming's Best High School Football Team
The Heart Mountain Eagles had an .857 winning percentage from 1943-1944, all of them inside a World War II internment camp. “The adversity these guys had to face is the kind of stuff that builds resilience, their accomplishments shouldn’t be forgotten," one historian said.
Leo Wolfson For Cowboy State DailyOctober 18, 2026
Park County Courthouse Isn’t Haunted — Unless You Count The Ghost Who Makes Toast
The 114-year-old Park County Courthouse in Cody doesn't seem to have any vengeful spirits, unless you count the ghost who makes toast on the second floor. “Whoever opens the courthouse will smell toast” when nobody’s there, said one staffer.
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026
Is Bringing A Latte To A Job Interview Unprofessional? Wyoming Employers Split
Wyoming has become part of a growing debate over whether it’s unprofessional for Gen Z job applicants to bring coffee drinks to interviews. Some employers told Cowboy Sate Daily it's not impressive, while others say it's no big deal.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
How An 8-Foot-Tall Cheyenne Cowboy Boot Wound Up In Hawaii
One of Cheyenne’s giant hand-painted 8-foot-tall cowboy boots — that are located all over Wyoming's capital city — is located 3,300 miles away in Waimea, Hawaii. The boot honors a Hawaiian cowboy’s 1908 steer-roping win at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026
Dog The Bounty Hunter’s Son Tracked Fugitive In Wyoming And Montana, Man Arrested Thursday
Leland Chapman, son of TV's Dog The Bounty Hunter, said a fugitive he had been tracking in Wyoming and Montana for the alleged killing of a man in 2025 was arrested Thursday. Leland said he repeatedly found the man but legally couldn't put him in handcuffs.
Kolby FedoreOctober 17, 2026
Five Years After Fire — And With No Insurance — Byron Family Rebuilds Meat Plant
Rebekah and Martin Bates spent five years rebuilding its meat plant near Byron after a devastating fire, despite no insurance and repeated setbacks. “It was a hard comeback,” Rebekah said. “But we’re back, and we are cutting meat again.”
Renée JeanOctober 17, 2026
Behind The Scenes Of The Massive Effort To Move PRCA Headquarters To Cheyenne
Moving huge bronze sculptures is just one piece of the massive effort underway to move the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association headquarters from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne. Behind the scenes, a small army is working to get the move finished by December 2028.
Renée JeanOctober 17, 2026
Gillette Cybersecurity Duo On Mission To Stop Cyber-Hackers From Destroying Lives
Last week, a Gillette woman inadvertently handed over control of everything — bank accounts, credit cards, etc. to an online scammer. The police couldn't help but a local cybersecurity duo stopped the criminal just in time. He was trying to access her house deed.
Jen KocherOctober 18, 2026
45 Years After Black-Footed Ferrets Found Near Meeteetse, None Show Up For Count
Forty-five years after black-footed ferrets thought to be extinct were surprisingly rediscovered near Meeteetse, the population is struggling again. None were spotted during the latest population survey there, which wrapped up last month.
Mark HeinzOctober 17, 2026
In Wyoming Mining Camps, Dead Men Would Play Poker And Smoke Cigars
In the event someone died at a mining camp — and out of fear that one could be buried alive — miners would stay up with their dead friend overnight. That included, sitting them up and playing poker. The corpse’s winnings would defray funeral expenses.
Jackie DorothyOctober 17, 2026
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured over the Buffalo Bill Reservoir by Emily Hess. Emily writes, "Wow kinda morning!!"
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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Gail Symons: It's Almost Anyone-But-Chuck November, Choose Wisely
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Bill Sniffin: I Left My Heart At The Snow King Inn, In Old Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Joan Barron: The Legislature Is Running Out Of Old Hands
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Wyoming Life
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Apparitions, Lights And Ghost Soldier: Wind River Cop Says Rez Is Plenty Scary
Jackie DorothyOctober 17, 2026
Wyoming History: Slim And Quick’s Terrifying Night Sleeping Under A Hanging Tree
Jackie DorothyOctober 17, 2026
‘Carpe Diem’ Graffiti In Rock Springs Stirs Memories Of Teen’s Tragic 1979 Death
Kate MeadowsOctober 17, 2026
Casper Woman Mad Over Tattoo She Claims Looks Like "A Penis On My Neck"
Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2026
Casper Woman Turns To Metallica When Steel Mesh Didn't Keep Raccoon Out Of Chimney
Kolby FedoreOctober 14, 2026
Outdoors
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15,000-Year-Old Geyser Data Found In Yellowstone Lakes Predicts Next 15,000 Years
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026
'We Got Her!’: 10 Pounds Lighter, Dog Rescued After 34 Days In Yellowstone
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 14, 2026
BLM Plans To Round Up 1,800 Mustangs In Red Desert For Adoption And Re-Sale
Mark HeinzOctober 14, 2026
Clock Is Ticking For Tiny Terrier Missing In Yellowstone For More Than A Month
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 12, 2026
Fully-Tacked Horse Missing Near Yellowstone's Most Remote Entrance
Andrew RossiOctober 12, 2026
Crime & Courts
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Another Wrong-Way Crash On I-80 Kills Driver; 20th Wrong-Way Driver This Year
Kolby FedoreOctober 16, 2026
Weeklong Search For Star Valley Fugitive Amps Up With Drones, Volunteers
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 16, 2026
Cheyenne Man Arrested, Charged With Homicide In Fatal Fort Collins Sidewalk Crash
Kolby FedoreOctober 16, 2026
Judge Deciding Whether To Hold Sheriff Kozak In Contempt Over Immigration Records
Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2026
Sublette County Mom Accused Of Profanity-Laced Tirade At Big Piney School
Greg JohnsonOctober 16, 2026
Wyoming Life
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Jackie DorothyOctober 17, 2026
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Kate MeadowsOctober 17, 2026
Casper Woman Mad Over Tattoo She Claims Looks Like "A Penis On My Neck"
Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2026
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Kolby FedoreOctober 14, 2026
Outdoors
View all15,000-Year-Old Geyser Data Found In Yellowstone Lakes Predicts Next 15,000 Years
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026
'We Got Her!’: 10 Pounds Lighter, Dog Rescued After 34 Days In Yellowstone
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 14, 2026
BLM Plans To Round Up 1,800 Mustangs In Red Desert For Adoption And Re-Sale
Mark HeinzOctober 14, 2026
Clock Is Ticking For Tiny Terrier Missing In Yellowstone For More Than A Month
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 12, 2026
Fully-Tacked Horse Missing Near Yellowstone's Most Remote Entrance
Andrew RossiOctober 12, 2026
Crime & Courts
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Kolby FedoreOctober 16, 2026
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Cheyenne Man Arrested, Charged With Homicide In Fatal Fort Collins Sidewalk Crash
Kolby FedoreOctober 16, 2026
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Clair McFarlandOctober 16, 2026
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