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Lindsay Woods of Jackson is one of the 43 riders participating in the Mongol Derby 2026, a 620-mile horse race in Inner Mongolia. As of Monday, she’s made her move and is poised to win it all.

Jackson Woman On Track To Win 620-Mile Mongol Derby

Jackson's Lindsay Woods was one of the top three riders Monday and is poised to win the Mongol Derby 2026, the longest and most arduous multi-horse race in the world. If she wins the 620-mile marathon, she'll become the second woman from Wyoming to do so.

Andrew RossiAugust 10, 2026

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Meteorologist Don Day Calls New Farmer's Almanac Winter Forecast 'Voodoo Magic'

The Farmer’s Almanac has released its winter forecast, and Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day calls it "voodoo magic." However, he does believe a very strong El Niño is on the way but he's "not going to follow the herd into slaughter this time."

Andrew RossiAugust 10, 2026

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Colorado Woman Charged With Kicking Wyoming Highway Patrol Officer In Face

A Colorado woman faces up to 13 1/2 years in jail for allegedly kicking a Wyoming Highway Patrol officer in the face after a traffic stop in Laramie County last week. The woman was pulled over after reportedly punching her mother while driving.

Kerry DrakeAugust 10, 2026

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Scarce Food Sources Could Put Bears In A Bind As They Seek Protein For Hibernation

Grizzlies are stuffing themselves with moths at higher elevations, but once the moths are gone food supplies could get scarce as bears move to lower elevations seeking protein for hibernation, one ecologist says. A poor chokecherry crop is one concern.

Mark HeinzAugust 10, 2026

Carla Seely, Executive Director of MESA Equine Assisted Services, said MESA is seeking a permanent facility to keep and increase its number of horses before it can serve more children.

Sublette 4-H, Equine Therapy Group Clash Over Sharing 34 Acres Donated To County

A 34-acre parcel of land donated to Sublette County more than a decade ago to benefit 4-H, FFA and youth agricultural education has become the center of a bitter dispute between two organizations that both work with local children.

Kate MeadowsAugust 10, 2026

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Cheyenne Woman Who Allegedly Let Teenage Daughter Use Fentanyl Captured

A Cheyenne woman who has been wanted by the police since 2023 for child endangerment after allegedly letting her teenage daughter use fentanyl and acted as her mom's "lookout" was captured earlier this month and waived a preliminary hearing on Monday.

Kerry DrakeAugust 11, 2026

Colorado cowboy and journalist Will Grant rode all 2,000 miles of the Pony Express trail on horseback. His trip was inspired by the legacy of America’s pioneers, and he said their Code-of-the-West grit and hospitality is still alive, especially in Wyoming.

Cowboy Rides All 2,000 Miles Of Pony Express, Says Wyoming Weather Overwhelming

Cowboy and journalist Will Grant rode all 2,000 miles of the Pony Express trail on horseback. He said the trip gave him a newfound respect for Wyoming weather. Mosquitoes in Jeffrey City are bad, while South Pass can be freezing cold even in July. 

Renée JeanAugust 09, 2026

When agriculture took a nosedive in the 1980s, five ranching families in the tiny town of Chugwater decided to do something about it. They formed a company called Chugwater Chili, and 40 years later the chili — and the town — are still going strong.

Chugwater Chili at 40: How Five Families Came Together And Saved Chugwater

When agriculture took a nosedive in the 1980s, five ranching families in tiny Chugwater, Wyoming, decided to do something about it. They formed a company called Chugwater Chili, and 40 years later the chili — and the town — are still going strong.

Renée JeanAugust 09, 2026

The grain elevator has an enormous footprint.

Cheyenne Woman Saving 1910-Era Grain Elevator Wants To Resurrect City’s West Side

The owner of T-Joe’s Steakhouse in Cheyenne just spent $850,000 on a cluster of 1910-era buildings that includes the old Ful-O-Pep grain elevator to resurrect the city’s west side. “It will take a little work, but it won’t take very long,” she said.

Renée JeanAugust 09, 2026

Two years ago, a GMC Yukon left U.S. 14-16-20 and bounced off giant boulders in Oregon Basin. It's still there and likely in its final resting place because recovering it would be "a fruitless effort," Zac Beardall of Zac's Towing and Recovery says.

SUV That Went Off Wyoming Cliff 2 Years Ago Still There With No Plans To Recover

Two years ago, a GMC Yukon flew off a highway in Park County and bounced off giant boulders in Wyoming's Oregon Basin. It's still there and likely there to stay because recovering it would be a fruitless effort, said the owner of a local tow company.

Andrew RossiAugust 09, 2026

Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County is so low a proposed pumped-water storage project wouldn’t work and could devastate Wyoming's famus Miracle Mile trout fishery, opponents say. Scientists say they the North Platte to remain vulnerable to drought.

Critics Say Proposed Seminoe Power Project Won’t Have Enough Water

Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County is so low a proposed pumped-water storage project wouldn’t work and could devastate Wyoming's famous Miracle Mile trout fishery, critics say. Scientists say the drought won't end any time soon.

Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2026

Bikers heading to Sturgis say the best way to not to get your ass kicked at the motorcycle rally is to follow the unwritten rules. Don’t touch another man's bike, don't mess with someone's "old lady" and know when to shut up. "You want to touch a motorcycle, get your own,” said a biker.

How To Avoid Getting Your Ass Kicked At The Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

With the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicking off this weekend, many bikers offered tips on how to avoid getting your ass kicked at the celebration. One 45-year vet says "Understand the unwritten rules before you accidentally break one."

Kolby FedoreAugust 08, 2026

Newspapers dubbed 28-year-old Bill Carlisle the "Gentleman Bandit" after Wyoming crime sprees in 1916 and 1919 that earned him favor with locals. “He was always so good to the people that he was robbing," says R.J. Gillian, a Carlisle family friend.

Wyoming's 'Gentleman Bandit' Was National Sensation For Polite Train Robberies

Newspapers dubbed Bill Carlisle the "Gentleman Bandit" after crime sprees in the early 1900s that earned him favor with Wyoming locals. “He was so good to the people that he was robbing," said an 82-year-old whose grandma was a friend of the bandit.

Jackie DorothyAugust 09, 2026

Waking up in a hospital with a naloxone drip in her arm after an overdose finally scared Lisa sober, and she's now warning people about the growing access to fentanyl in Wyoming. "It's a terrible way to live, worse than anything else," she says.

'It's A Terrible Way To Live,’ Says Former Addict About Wyoming’s Fentanyl Crisis

Waking up in a hospital with a naloxone drip in her arm after an overdose finally scared Lisa sober, and she's now warning people about the growing access to fentanyl in Wyoming. "It's a terrible way to live, worse than anything else," she says.

Jen Kocher & Kolby FedoreAugust 09, 2026

Milanii Sojos dropped out of high school, became a mother at 17, endured abuse and spent years caught in a cycle of fighting and drinking. “Why can’t I be the one to change it?” she says about becoming a CNA and now healing people instead of hurting them.

Eastern Shoshone Boxing Champ Used To Fight Everyone. Now She’s A Healer

Milanii Sojos dropped out of high school, became a mother at 17, endured abuse and spent years caught in a cycle of fighting and drinking. Today, she sees her future in a combination of two fields — caring for people and understanding the justice system.

Kate MeadowsAugust 09, 2026

The new Theodore Roosevelt National Library in North Dakota offers a winding and interactive high-tech journey through the extraordinary life of America's 26th president. The building fits seamlessly into the prairie landscape that lured Roosevelt West.

Visiting The New High-Tech Teddy Roosevelt Library In Medora, North Dakota

Cowboy State Daily's Anna-Louise Jackson visited the new Theodore Roosevelt National Library in Medora, North Dakota. She highly recommends the journey as it offers a winding and interactive high-tech journey through the extraordinary life of America's 26th president.

Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 09, 2026

Highly targeted gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow joked Saturday about all the negative campaign ads by donning a vet glove and pulling yak dung from his own mailbox. “That’s not how we treat people in Wyoming,” he said in a social media video.

Eric Barlow Jokes About Negative Mailers By Pulling ‘Yak Crap’ From Mailbox

Highly targeted gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow joked Saturday about all the negative campaign ads by donning a vet glove and pulling yak dung from his own mailbox. “That’s not how we treat people in Wyoming,” he said in a social media video.

Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2026

The only way to get to Alta, Wyoming, unless you want to climb over the Tetons, is to drive through at least 20 miles of Idaho.

Alta Rancher Will Sue After Teton County Says He Can’t Build Huge Barn On His Land

An Alta-area ranch owner says he plans to sue after Teton County rejected his plan to build a huge 6,500-square-foot barn on his land. Some neighbors also don’t want it, calling it more of “an amusement park” than a working barn.

Kolby FedoreAugust 09, 2026

"They just liked me," Pamela Chrisman said of the generations of wild moose that returned to her ranch.

Meet The Moose Whisperer: For 40 Years, Wild Moose Return To Her Big Piney Ranch

For nearly 40 years, generations of wild moose have returned to Fish Creek Ranch near Big Piney, Wyoming, where they trust Pamela Chrisman so much she can walk up and pet them. "This is kind of a safe haven for all those guys," she said.

Kolby FedoreAugust 08, 2026

After four customers dined and dashed the Sweet Zoey restaurant in Casper, the owner posted photos of them online instead of calling the police. “You come in and order this much, and just leave without paying? Who are these people?" asked the owner.

After Being Hit Again By Dine-And-Dashers, Casper Restaurant Skips Police

After being hit again by thieves who dined and dashed, the owner of Sweet Zoey restaurant in Casper posted photos of the offenders instead of calling the police. "They intended to steal,” she said, noting that calling the police in the past didn't work.

Zakary SonntagAugust 08, 2026

Sophie, the 85% complete Stegosaurus stenops, on display at London's Natural History Museum. The dinosaur was originally named "Sarah" after the daughter of the Shell landowners where the skeleton was discovered, but was renamed "Sophie" after the daughter of a donor who made it possible for the museum to acquire the skeleton.

Sophie, The World's Most Complete Stegosaurus, Was Found In Shell, Wyoming

A Stegosaurus discovered near Shell, Wyoming, is believed to be the most complete and well-preserved specimen ever found. When it was unveiled as the centerpiece exhibit at the Natural History Museum of London, paleontologists praised it as the best in the world.

Andrew RossiAugust 09, 2026

Vampire bats are expanding their range northward. A wildlife disease expert thinks they could start carrying chronic wasting disease, or CWD.

Biologists Concerned Vampire Bats Could Transmit Chronic Wasting Disease To Cattle, Humans

As vampire bats move north from Mexico and chronic wasting disease moves south from the Northern Rockies, a disease expert worries that the bats could start carrying the disease and transmitting them to cattle or even humans.

Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2026

Dylan Sparks of Buffalo open carries a large Ka-Bar (or K-Bar) fixed-blade knife with him wherever he goes. Wyoming law permits carrying such knives, but it’s illegal to carry them in some other states.

Knife Rights Advocates Say Second Amendment Should Apply To Blades, Too

Knife rights advocates say knives should be protected like guns as the Second Amendment doesn't say ‘firearms,' it says ‘arms’, says UW professor George Mocsary. Wyoming adults with clean records can carry almost every type of knife, a right not all states enjoy.

Mark HeinzAugust 08, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Welcomes Jeff Welsch As Managing Editor For Features & Weekend

Cowboy State Daily is excited to announce the addition of Jeff Welsch to its masthead. Welsch, an award-winning editor, reporter, writer, and columnist, will serve as the managing editor for weekend and features content.

August 09, 2026

A Wyoming man found the mother of all giant puffball mushroom's the size of two basketballs near the Happy Jack Recreation Area. The puffball is edible, though mushroom expert Jake States says Wyoming has tastier fungi. "I find them pretty bland," he says.

Wyoming Man Finds Mother Of All Puffball Mushrooms At Happy Jack — And It's Edible

A Wyoming man found a giant puffball mushroom the size of two basketballs near the Happy Jack Recreation Area last week. Mushroom expert Jack States says the edible puffball is best when sautéd with garlic but cautions it could have a laxative effect.

Andrew RossiAugust 08, 2026

Tell Christopher Volzke he can’t grow something in Wyoming, and it’s game on. Volzke and his wife, Angie, started their Unlocked Vines winery in Casper after winning a silver medal from Winemaker Magazine with a wine made from their Wyoming-grown grapes.

Casper Couple Proves You Can Make Award-Winning Wine In Wyoming

Growing up on a fifth-generation ranch made Christopher Volzke confident, despite what everyone told him, that he could get grapes to grow in Wyoming. Not only was he right, but he and his wife, Angie, won a silver medal for their wine from Winemaker Magazine.

Renée JeanAugust 08, 2026

Reuben Reifschneider posed in his blacksmith work clothes at the request of Art Linkletter, the host of a popular CBS variety show. Reifschneider had won the title of Wyoming's Ugliest Man in 1964 and 1965 after traveling to Hollywood. While the other contestants wore outrageous costumes, Reifschneider remained himself. His "ugly" was the ability to pop out an eye and his teeth. 

'Wyoming's Ugliest Man' Earned Title Proudly On TV By Popping Out Eye And Teeth

Reuben Reifschneider proudly earned the title of “Wyoming’s Ugliest Man” twice by popping out a glass eye and his teeth on Art Linkletter’s “House Party” TV show in 1964 and 1965. “Reuben was just himself. He didn't need a costume at all,” said a friend.

Jackie DorothyAugust 08, 2026

A firefighter tends to a field of burning cheatgrass in Wyoming.

Cheatgrass An Nightmare For Wyoming Rangeland, Costing $110 Million In Losses

Cheatgrass has become a nightmare for Wyoming ranchers, costing an estimated $110 million in annual losses. Hot Springs rancher Chip Axtell estimates 20% of his own rangeland has been taken over by cheatgrass. “It grabs up all the moisture," he said.

Jackie DorothyAugust 08, 2026

In 1916, well-respected Laramie County Sheriff Frank Roach, also a rancher who had three horses stolen by thieves, pursued them into Colorado. He was gunned down by the thieves — shot in the back of the head — on a ranch a few miles across Wyoming's southern border.

Wyoming History: Laramie County Sheriff Was Gunned Down By Horse Thieves In 1916

In 1916, well-respected Laramie County Sheriff Frank Roach had three horses stolen by thieves and pursued them into Colorado. He was gunned down by the thieves — shot in the back of the head on a ranch a few miles across Wyoming's southern border.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 09, 2026

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, left, and President Donald Trump.

Wyoming Scores 'Win' In Landmark Gun Rights Case Against Trump Administration

A federal judge overturned parts of the National Firearms Act this week after Wyoming and other plaintiffs sued the Trump administration, which had defended the act. Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday called it a "great win for gun owners across the country."

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2026

In Wyoming’s expensive race for U.S. House, Steve Friess, top, has passed Reid Rasner as the biggest spender so far at nearly $2.5 million, while candidates have raised at least $8 million. Rasner has spent $2.26 million, and Chuck Gray $1.38 million.

Steve Friess Passes Reid Rasner As Top Spender At $2.5M In Wyoming U.S. House Race

In Wyoming’s expensive race for U.S. House, Steve Friess has passed Reid Rasner as the biggest spender so far at nearly $2.5 million, while candidates have raised at least $8 million. Rasner has spent $2.26 million, and Chuck Gray $1.38 million.

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2026

A bison walks past a throng of visitors who had just watched the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park in this file photo.

Bison Tosses, Tourons And Cowboys: Why Yellowstone Is No. 1 National Park Online

Yellowstone is America’s No. 1 national park on Google, passing the Grand Canyon. Bison tossing people and bad-behaving visitors help, as people can’t seem to get enough of would-be wildlife paparazzi crowding animals that only appear to be docile.

Renée JeanAugust 07, 2026

A motel-style "vacancy" sign flashes red over the north door of the Laramie County jail at the intersection of Pioneer Avenue and 20th Street in downtown Cheyenne.

Oops! Man Running From Cheyenne Cops Tries To Break Into Laramie County Jail

A man trying to run from police in Cheyenne early Thursday morning made the chase easy by unknowingly trying to break into the Laramie County jail. “You ever wonder what happened to that kid that always lost at hide-and-seek?” the sheriff asked.

Greg JohnsonAugust 07, 2026

Mountain peaks border the Gros Ventre Wilderness in western Wyoming.

Conservationists To Sue Forest Service To Stop Cattle Grazing In Gros Ventre Range

Conservationists plan to sue the Forest Service to stop grazing on a part of Wyoming’s remote Gros Ventre Range. They say it will lead to grizzlies killing cattle and, in turn, wildlife agents killing the bears. A cattleman from the area disagrees.

Mark HeinzAugust 07, 2026

The cause of last a double fatal crash in remote Natrona County was due to a commercial tanker truck driver who failed to stop for traffic in a construction zone, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reports. The investigation is active.

No Arrest Or Charges Yet Six Weeks After Natrona County Double-Fatal Tanker Crash

Six weeks after a tanker slammed into seven vehicles stopped at a construction zone in remote Natrona County, killing two people and injuring eight, there has been no arrest or charges. "The crash remains under investigation," the Highway Patrol says.

Kolby FedoreAugust 07, 2026

Shonna Kaye Dehl of Lovell (foreground) and Maggie Bassett of Powell have camped in the Bighorn Mountains for years. Their camp was trashed by an aggressive black bear late July 5, 2026.

Game And Fish Kills Black Bear That Drove Women From Bighorns Camp, Shredded Tent

Wyoming Game and Fish wardens have killed a black bear that drove two women from their camp and shredded their tent in the Bighorn Mountains early last month. The bear likely was food-conditioned and continued to enter other camps through July.

Mark HeinzAugust 07, 2026

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Powell Man Accused Of Beating Woman When He Didn’t Believe How Many Steps She Walked

A 37-year-old Powell man could get 10 years in prison for allegedly attacking a woman when he got angry over not believing how many steps she walked that day. "Now you're going to see how it feels to be beat," the woman told police he said to her.

Kolby FedoreAugust 07, 2026

Chris Navarro explains the message on the dog tags of the sculpture, while his brother, Herb, left, prepares to add their father’s dog tags to the bronze for the day.

Chris Navarro’s Latest Bronze ‘Fallen Comrade’ An Emotional Tribute To Father

Casper sculptor Chris Navarro unveiled his latest bronze Friday, a more-than-life-sized work titled “Fallen Comrade” of a soldier kneeling in honor of a fallen brother. “It’s special because of all the ties my family has to the military,” he said.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 07, 2026

Patrons admire some of the 107 pieces of modern Western art that will be displayed and auctioned off during the opening of the 45th Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale.

More Than 100 Western Works Of Art Worth $1.25M At Renowned Buffalo Bill Art Show

The renowned Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody opened for its 45th year Thursday with more than 100 works of Western art valued at more than $1.25 million. “I would say we’re almost running out of room,” said an organizer about the event's growth.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2026

John Smallbone of Douglas, facing 72 charges relating to child sex abuse and porn, will spend at least the next month in a San Francisco after a court hearing there Thursday, Aug. 6, 2029. John Smallbone indicated he intends to fight being sent back to Wyoming.

Wyoming Man Facing 72 Child Sex-Related Charges To Stay In San Francisco Jail

A Douglas man facing 72 charges relating to child sex abuse and pornography will spend at least the next month in a San Francisco jail after a court hearing there Thursday. John Smallbone indicated he intends to fight being sent back to Wyoming.

Greg JohnsonAugust 07, 2026

The Wallop family's legacy Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch in Sheridan County is for sale for the first time in 135 years, listing for $24.5 million. It hosted Queen Elizabeth II, supplied cavalry horses to Britain and helped build Wyoming's polo scene.

Wallop Family’s Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch For Sale After 135 Years For $24.5M

The Wallop family's legacy Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch in Sheridan County is for sale for the first time in 135 years, listing for $24.5 million. It hosted Queen Elizabeth II, supplied cavalry horses to Britain and helped build Wyoming's polo scene.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2026

Though campaigning against data centers, Chuck Gray, left, voted yes on a data center generation facility easement in June. Gray indicated Thursday that his aye-vote was Gov. Mark Gordon's fault. "The Secretary is sounding like a jackass in a barn," Gordon responded.

Gordon: Gray Sounds Like 'Jackass In A Tin Barn' For Blaming Data Center Vote On Gov

Chuck Gray, who campaigns against data centers, indicated Thursday that his aye-vote on an easement for a data center generator was Gov. Mark Gordon's fault. "The Secretary is sounding like a jackass in a tin barn," Gordon responded.

Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2026

If stern warnings and rules won’t keep kids from bringing their cellphones and devices to school, maybe cash fines will get their attention. That’s the idea behind a new Lincoln County rule that will fine students $25 if they keep bringing them to school.

Lincoln County Students Face $25 Fines If They Keep Bringing Phones To School

If stern warnings and rules won’t keep kids from bringing their cellphones and devices to school, maybe cash fines will get their attention. That’s the idea behind a new Lincoln County rule that will fine students $25 if they keep bringing them to school.

Kate MeadowsAugust 06, 2026

President Donald Trump endorsed governor candidate Megan Degenfelder for the fourth time Thursday, in a rally held by phone. Trump touted Degenfelder as a staunch conservative and said, people would look back and say, "President Trump gave me a good idea."

For His Fourth Endorsement Of Degenfelder, Trump Holds Virtual Rally

President Donald Trump endorsed governor candidate Megan Degenfelder for the fourth time Thursday in a rally held by phone. Trump touted Degenfelder as a staunch conservative and said voters would look back and say, "President Trump gave me a good idea."

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2026

After Treasurer Curt Meier, below, said Secretary of State Chuck Gray's potential vote to block access to a power substation would “essentially stifle capitalism,” Gray changed his mind. Gray said he was assured the access permit doesn't pertain to wind, solar or data centers.

Gray Changes Mind On Power Station Access After Spat With Curt Meier

After Curt Meier said of State Chuck Gray's announced vote to block Tri-State Generation's access to a power substation would “essentially stifle capitalism,” Gray changed his mind. They supply "power to practically every irrigator and farmer in the state," Meier said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 06, 2026

Flaming Gorge Reservoir and National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Utah.

Legislators Warned That States Must Talk Or Face Lawsuits Over Colorado River

The Wyoming state engineer told state legislators Thursday that if the seven Colorado River Basin states can’t come to terms over a dwindling water supply, lawsuits or federal intervention could result. "I don't think it's the best," he said.

Mark HeinzAugust 07, 2026

This bull bison, suffering with a massive abscess on his right rear quarter, was seen early Wednesday in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park. (

Bison Rancher: Yellowstone Bull With Gigantic Abscess Will Be OK Once It Gushes

A massive abscess on a Yellowstone bull bison’s right rear quarter likely is the result of an infected wound from a rut battle. When it ruptures, “a 5-gallon bucketful of stuff” will gush out, a top bison rancher says, adding the bison should be fine.

Mark HeinzAugust 06, 2026

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Huge 500-MW Solar Project Wants To Build Natural Gas Power Plant Near Glenrock

At 500 megawatts, the Dutchman Solar Project under development in Converse County would be Wyoming’s second largest. Now the Florida-based company behind it also wants to build a natural gas power plant near Glenrock.

Kate MeadowsAugust 06, 2026

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Laura Brown. Laura writes, "Beautiful morning at the Capitol."

Photo by Laura Brown

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
DD

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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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