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Flock Cameras Are Set To Automatically Renew In Glenrock In Less Than One Week
A $30,000 two-year commitment allowing the Glenrock Police to use five Flock cameras will automatically renew unless the town provides a written notice by Monday. The mayor, police chief, and town council members aren't commenting on the issue.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 09, 2026

Hundreds Gather To Pray For Wyoming Hiker Missing For 11 Days In Grand Canyon
Hundreds packed a Texas church to pray for Tim Smith as the search for the Wyoming hiker reaches Day 11 after a devastating flood in the Grand Canyon. “Today, we should be celebrating Tim’s birthday,” his wife, Carrie, said.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 09, 2026

For Post-Election Therapy, Jillian Balow Went Bow Hunting And Bagged An Elk
Fresh off her U.S. House primary loss, Jillian Balow trekked her 5-foot-1-inch frame over fallen trees and into a lodgepole pine basin, rested her compound bow against a tree and waited. There, she had to really learn "what stillness is."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Controversial Casper Mountain Gravel Pit
Arguments over a Natrona County judge’s reversal of a decision not to renew six gravel-mining leases at the base of Casper Mountain were heard by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday. Nearly two dozen local opponents of the gravel pit were in the room.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 09, 2026

First Colors in Parched Snowy Range Could Signal An Earlier And Faster Fall
Tree and shrubs in the Snowy Range are already showing their fall colors due to an unseasonably dry year. Meteorologist Don Day (and his dog Winston) say to see the fall color while it’s good, you might have to change your plans and get out earlier.
Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2026

Douglas Father Accused Of Attacking One Son With Hammer, Punching Another
A Douglas man is accused of attacking one of his sons with a hammer and punching another son during a domestic argument that escalated out of control. He could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted of aggravated assault and battery.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 09, 2026

University Of Wyoming President: School Should Dominate In Artificial Intelligence
University of Wyoming's new president Shane Reeves said in his state of the university speech that it's time to embrace AI and push the school to be a leader in it. "This genie’s not going back in the bottle,” Reeves said. “This isn’t a choice."
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

Gillette Man Who Blew Most Of Hand Off With Firework Hit With Felony Arson Charge
A Gillette carpenter and musician who lost most of his right hand when a firework exploded in it outside a bar July 4 now also faces the potential of having to do his rehab from prison. He’s now been charged with arson and is due in court next week.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2026

Dem Lawmaker Calls Teton County PAC 'Distortive,' Compares It To The Freedom Caucus
Democratic state Sen. Mike Gierau is calling ads by fellow Dem, Rep. Liz Storer's PAC “distortive” and harmful to what he thought was the higher political ground his party held. Gierau compared its tactics to those of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 08, 2026

Lawmakers Blame Rocky Mountain Power For Large Industries Saying No To Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Power's inability to meet more demand is costing Wyoming large-scale industry, lawmakers say, despite having the land, resources and desire for development. “We don’t have any extra power in Sweetwater County at all," Sen. Stacy Jones said.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 08, 2026

License Plate Readers Take An Hour To Locate Iowa Murder Suspect Near Cheyenne
Within an hour of identifying a vehicle believed to be connected to the murder of a 28-year-old woman in Sioux City, Iowa, license plate reader technology last week led the Wyoming Highway Patrol to arrest a suspect on suspicion of first-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2026

Casper Couple Killed When Side-By-Side Rolls Down Mountain, Daughter Injured Too
A Casper couple was killed in a side-by-side crash on Muddy Mountain over the Labor Day Weekend, Natrona County authorities confirmed Tuesday. Their daughter was injured trying to reach them and had to be airlifted off the mountain.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 08, 2026

Campbell County Commission Chair Cited For Breach Of Peace In Airport Incident
Details were sparse Tuesday about why the chair of the Campbell County Commission was cited last month for breach of peace after a meeting at the local airport. He has been outspoken about higher costs to secure a fixed-base operator for the airport.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 09, 2026

Shoshoni Woman Accused Of Exploiting 93-Year-Old Arrested Again, Over Chamber Money
Jeannie Kroenke, the former Shoshoni Chamber of Commerce president accused of exploiting a 93-year-old woman for more than $33,000, has been arrested for stealing nearly $8,200 from the chamber. Kroenke now faces up to 20 years for two felonies.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 08, 2026

Kidnapped 6-Year-Old Michigan Boy Found Safe In Evanston, Mom Arrested
A 6-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Michigan turned up safe in Wyoming on Monday, while his mom — who didn’t have legal custody of him — was arrested in Evanston. The boy’s father praised the “sharpness of a Wyoming officer” for recovering his son.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 08, 2026

Search On For Missing Hiker And Dog In Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains
Searchers continue to scour Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains for Jonathan Bailey and his yellow Lab Wrigley, missing since Saturday when they didn’t come back from a hike. “Anyone can get turned around out there,” said a former Sublette County sheriff.
Jen KocherSeptember 08, 2026

Colorado Has Killed Nearly 300 Black Bears This Year, Quadruple Last Year's Amount
Colorado wildlife officials have killed nearly 300 black bears this year, almost four times as many as a year ago. “I think what people aren’t realizing is that trash is the primary reason for bears being in towns,” said one official.
Mark HeinzSeptember 08, 2026

Casper Woman Accused Of Trying To Outrun Police With 5-Year-Old In Car
A Casper woman stopped for not having a 5-year-old child in a car seat faces a laundry list of charges, accused of trying to outrun police with the kid in the car. She told police she took off because she was afraid her daughter would be taken from her.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 08, 2026

Two Crook County Girls Targeted By Alleged Sex Predators In One Month
Two teen girls from rural Crook County in a month have been targets of alleged sex predators. Authorities say it’s troubling how girls from small Wyoming towns are meeting older men online — and terrifying that the men turn up in person to meet them.
Jen KocherSeptember 07, 2026

Warm Spring Geyser, A Brilliantly Blue Thermal Pool Hidden In A Cavern Near Dubois
Warm Spring Geyser is a pool of brilliantly blue thermal water hidden in a cavern near Dubois, described by a frequent visitor as "like something you find down in the Caribbean.” The trick is getting there and whether to risk descending down into it.
Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2026

Worland Man Wanted His Ashes Put On USS Constitution Model And Set Aflame On Boysen
A dying Worland man’s desire to have his ashes placed on a 5-foot exact model of the USS Constitution and then put aflame onto Boysen Reservoir didn’t happen. Now the model — with every detail crafted by his own hands — is in a museum for everyone to see.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 07, 2026

‘No Pulse’: Life Flight Responds To Side-By-Side Crash On Casper Mountain
A side-by-side rolled Sunday afternoon in the remote country between Casper and Muddy mountains, triggering a major emergency response. Dispatch radio traffic carried a grim report from the scene: “She is not breathing. No pulse.”
Kolby FedoreSeptember 07, 2026

Reports Of Tesla Driver Blissfully Asleep While Driving On I-70 In Colorado
A Tesla driver was spotted sleeping behind the wheel while driving on I-70 in Colorado over the weekend. A Wyoming Tesla owner says it's easy to fall asleep but it shouldn't let you stay asleep. “It sees you dozing off, and it does wake you up,” he said.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 07, 2026

Wyoming History: Cheyenne Con Man David Dare Was The Bernie Madoff Of His Time
David Dare was known as the architect of Castle Dare, a mansion on Cheyenne's Millionaires Row built in 1887, and a con man who was the Bernie Madoff of his time. He swindled people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, leading to two suicides.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 07, 2026

Goodbye Summer: When Yellowstone Lake Freezes, You Can Hear A Symphony
Yellowstone National Park is a magical place in the winter. Once Yellowstone Lake freezes, you might be fortunate enough to hear an eerie symphony coming from its icy waters. A lifelong Yellowstone employee describes it as "mysterious, magical and moving."
Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2026

Drinking Wyoming: Pinedale Premium Spirits Label Found On Shelves In Ireland
When Mike Gilmore bought a liquor store in Pinedale, his pursuit of premium spirits labels ballooned into searching for the perfect barrel. Now his premium label, "Roaming Roads," has gone global, and recently found on shelves in Dublin, Ireland.
Kate MeadowsSeptember 07, 2026

Upton And Sundance Aren't Playing Football Together For First Time In 15 Years
For the first time since 2011, Upton and Sundance high schools in northeastern Wyoming are playing separate 9-man football schedules after competing together for the past 15 years. Both towns say they're happy to have their own teams.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 07, 2026
15-Year-Old Cody Girl Moving Up National U.S. Figure Skating Rankings
Wyoming isn’t built for competitive figure skating, with few ice rinks and elite coaching only available online. Even so, a 15-year-old Cody girl is ranked 21st nationally and the first ever from Wyoming to qualify for the U.S. Figure Skating Excel Series.
Jackie DorothySeptember 07, 2026

Morning Glory Pool Was Brilliant Blue Until Tourists Threw "Immense Amounts Of Trash" In It
Morning Glory Pool near Old Faithful was once one of the most beautiful thermal pools in Yellowstone. It was a brilliant clear blue, but lost its color after decades of tourists throwing thousands of coins and "an immense amount of trash" in it.
Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, September 7, 2026
Monday's headlines include: * UW Prez Sued By West Point Prof * Mule Deer Could Be Wyoming’s Largest * Replacing Flag At Wyo’s Worst Air Disaster
Mac WatsonSeptember 07, 2026

New $70 Million Evansville Plant Making Generators To Meet Surging Need For Power
A new $70 million, 220,000-square-foot facility has opened in Evansville, Wyoming, making generators as America’s need for more power is surging. Mesa Power Solutions plans to build up to 6,000 generators a year.
Renée JeanSeptember 06, 2026

Cheyenne Woman Recalls Extortion Letter Threatening To Kill Husband, Kidnap Family
A 95-year-old Cheyenne woman was going through keepsakes when she rediscovered an extortion letter threatening to kill her husband, the president of a Cheyenne bank, and kidnap her family. "Your home is being watched. I will kill you myself," it reads.
Zakary SonntagSeptember 06, 2026

After Death Of Patriarch Of The Irma Hotel, Sons Vow To Keep Father's Legacy Alive
Following the death of John Darby, known as the "patriarch of the Irma Hotel," his sons vow to keep their father's spirit alive by ensuring the Cody hotel is as welcoming as ever. "The Irma was his life we're going to carry it forward," his son said.
Andrew RossiSeptember 06, 2026

Jackson Hole's Snake River Lodge Gets A New Name And Ultra-Luxury Makeover
A northwest Wyoming destination for 26 years, Snake River Lodge has a new name — Faraway Jackson Hole — and has been given an ultra-luxury makeover. The parent company's renovation somewhat echoes how Faraway Martha’s Vineyard was developed.
Renée JeanSeptember 06, 2026

Wyoming History: Was Legend Rock Winged Monster Also Arizona’s ‘Thunderbird’?
Was the winged monster etched in sandstone at Legends Rock State Petroglyph Site in Wyoming also the "Thunderbird" seen in Arizona skies in 1890? A Tombstone newspaper reported it was, but there's no proof and today it lives on only in Plains Indian lore.
Jackie DorothySeptember 06, 2026

Hooray! Good Samaritan Returns Casper Woman’s Lost Wallet With All Her Money
A Casper woman and her boyfriend searched all over the city for her lost wallet last week without any luck. Then they came home and found it in an envelope under their welcome mat — with all her money and credit cards untouched. "It was amazing," she said.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 06, 2026

Wyoming’s Ian Munsick Releases 4th Album — And First Under His Own Record Label
Wyoming country music star Ian Munsick has released his fourth studio album — and the first under his own label, West to the Rest Records. He took over a sold-out Cowboy Saloon in Laramie to introduce his new album, "The Mountain Goat."
Renée JeanSeptember 07, 2026

Wyoming Outdoorsman Baffled By Theft Of Blind While He Was Pronghorn Hunting
An Afton hunter was surprised to return to the spot where he set up a pronghorn blind only to find someone had stolen it. He said the incident shook him because it's such an egregious violation of the time-honored unwritten hunters’ code of conduct.
Mark HeinzSeptember 06, 2026

Wyoming Couple Fell In Love At Laramie’s Cowboy Saloon — Then Bought The Place
Trevor and Trinity Thatcher had their first date at Laramie’s iconic Cowboy Saloon and Dance Hall. Now the Wyoming couple has bought the country honkey-tonk where they fell in love. “We still get goosebumps every time walking in the door," Trinity said.
Renée JeanSeptember 06, 2026

UW Study: Climate Change Made Record Warm Winter ‘Four Times More Likely’
A new study co-authored by a University of Wyoming professor says climate change made this past record warm, dry winter “four times more likely.” Meteorologist Don Day says there was more going on than that, but the study is worth paying attention to.
Andrew RossiSeptember 06, 2026

Wyoming History: 250 Labor Protesters Stole A Train, Then Arrested In Green River
A group of 250 unemployed protesters hijacked a train in Idaho in spring 1894 and were arrested in Green River, Wyoming. The first major march on the nation’s capital included many Wyomingites who had lost their jobs and were fighting for survival.
Kerry DrakeSeptember 06, 2026

After Resurrecting Greybull Motel, Wyoming Woman Tackles The Worst "Unlivable" Homes
A Wyoming woman who resurrected Greybull’s K-Bar Motel has a new challenge — renovating the worst "unlivable" homes she can find. “I don’t know if this makes me completely insane, but it’s definitely the most fun,” the Shell woman said.
Renée JeanSeptember 05, 2026
Vintage 65-Foot 1942 Fire Truck Restored And Rolling Again In Worland
After more than two decades in storage, a 65-foot 1942 ladder truck has been fully restored and is rolling again. The vehicle was sandblasted to bare metal before it was repainted with the correct red hue that would have been available in 1942.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 06, 2026

Homeless Torrington Woman Living Out Of Her Car Helps Combat Veterans, Families
Torrington's Beverly Dale has $994 a month, no permanent home and little more than a car to her name. Still, she's trying to build a business to help veterans, caregivers and survivors find the support she says was missing from her own life.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 05, 2026

Woman Vows To Replace Missing Flag At Site Of 1955 Airline Crash That Killed 66
Sometime in the past year, an American flag vanished at the site of the 1955 United Air Lines crash that killed 66 people on Medicine Bow Peak. A hiker from Kansas noticed and plans to replace it when she comes back next year if nobody beats her to it.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 05, 2026

Lander Woman Grows 800 Pounds Of Heirloom Garlic, Including 400-Year-Old Variety
A Lander woman grows about 800 pounds of heirloom garlic a season in the Wind River Range, including a 400-year-old variety. Their similarity is they're all hardneck — garlic that prefers cold weather and high altitude — but range widely in taste and heat.
Jackie DorothySeptember 06, 2026

Saratoga Man Didn't Want Son To Donate Life-Saving Liver To Him — He Did It Anyway
A 64-year-old Saratoga man has a future thanks to one of his sons, who gave him two-thirds of his own liver. The father, who was on a transplant list, was determined not to ask his sons to consider a life-saving donation — they did it anyway.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 05, 2026
Douglas 'Wind Phone' Is Dead, But People Still Use It To Talk To Their Loved Ones
The old phone in a booth in Douglas has no dial tone and no one on the other end. Still, people pick up the receiver and reach out on the "Wind Phone" to talk to their departed loved ones. There's something powerful about saying the words out loud, says a local artist.
Kolby FedoreSeptember 06, 2026
Daily Features
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Scott Smith. Scott writes, "Looking northwest towards Elk Mountain. Just a beautiful picture that only God can paint!"
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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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

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

Wyoming’s Real Election Is Tuesday
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August 14, 2026
Opinion
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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

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

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
Wyoming Life
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New UW President Shane Reeves Says He's Going To Suit Up And Play Against CSU
Kerry DrakeSeptember 04, 2026
Casper Man Thrown From Bike Had Life-Threatening Injuries After Car Turned Into Path
Kolby FedoreSeptember 03, 2026
Colorado Man Killed On Teton Pass After Truck Crossed Highway, Launched Into Air
Kolby FedoreSeptember 03, 2026
Uinta County Ranch Family Builds USDA Meat Processing Plant From The Ground Up
Kate MeadowsSeptember 01, 2026
5-Year-Old Gets Off At Wrong Rock Springs School Bus Stop, Found Behind Strip Club
Kolby FedoreSeptember 01, 2026
Outdoors
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Judge Halts BLM Directive To Removal Bison From Federal Grazing Allotments
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2026
Monster Mule Deer Could Obliterate Record For Wyoming’s Biggest Buck Ever
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2026
Rare Adult White-Collar Grizzly Bear Seen Roaming In The South Fork Near Cody
Mark HeinzSeptember 04, 2026
As Hunters Dozed On I-80, Thief Swiped Suitcase And Coffee — But Left Pricey Gear
Mark HeinzSeptember 03, 2026
Hikers Come To Blows Over Mountain Goats In Glacier: "You Want To Die?"
Andrew RossiSeptember 03, 2026
Crime & Courts
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Casper Pastor Faces Long Recovery After I-25 Wreck Crushed His Whole Body
Kolby FedoreSeptember 07, 2026
Gillette Man Already Convicted Of Assaulting Woman Now Accused Of Strangulation
Kolby FedoreSeptember 04, 2026
New York Trucker Faces Homicide Charge For Fatal 2025 I-80 Chain-Reaction Crash
Greg JohnsonSeptember 04, 2026
High-Profile Wyoming Moms Condemn Baby-Killing Jokes During Lindsay Clancy Trial
Clair McFarlandSeptember 04, 2026
Cheyenne Man Faces Felony For Slashing 52 Tires At Low-Income Apartment Complex
Greg JohnsonSeptember 03, 2026


