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The Bureau of Land Management's first major Powder River Basin coal lease sale in a decade will give access of up to 365 million tons of coal in northeast Wyoming. Industry officials say it's past time, while environmental advocates say they’re worried.

365M Tons Of Coal Up In First Major Powder River Basin Lease Sale In A Decade

The Bureau of Land Management's first major Powder River Basin coal lease sale in a decade will give access of up to 365 million tons of coal in northeast Wyoming. Industry officials say it's past time, while environmental advocates say they’re worried.

Jackson WalkerOctober 02, 2025

The mother of the man who killed a Sheridan, Wyoming, police sergeant in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison for giving him at least one gun. Sgt. Nevada Krinkee's widow Karla said she deals with feelings of "rage and bitterness."

Widow Of Slain Sheridan Officer Feels ‘Rage And Bitterness’ As Killer’s Mom Sentenced

The mother of the man who killed a Sheridan, Wyoming, police sergeant in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison for giving him at least one gun. Sgt. Nevada Krinkee's widow Karla said she deals with feelings of "rage and bitterness."

Jackson WalkerOctober 01, 2025

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is pushing for deeper property tax cuts after championing a 25% cut this year. Meanwhile, Sheridan County may drop its property tax deferral program because only two people have signed up in 10 years.

Sheridan County May Drop Tax Deferral That Only 2 Have Signed Up For In A Decade

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is pushing for deeper property tax cuts after championing a 25% cut this year. Meanwhile, Sheridan County may drop its property tax deferral program because only two people have signed up in 10 years.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 30, 2025

While touting her work in returning $10.6 million to Wyoming residents through her negotiations between people and federal agencies, Rep. Harriet Hageman called out the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs for lacking transparency and efficiency.

While Touting Her Work With Feds, Hageman Calls Out Bureau Of Indian Affairs

While touting her work in returning $10.6 million to Wyoming residents through her negotiations between people and federal agencies, Rep. Harriet Hageman on Tuesday called out the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs for lacking transparency and efficiency.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 30, 2025

Wyoming Rep. Bill Allemand has adamantly and publicly opposed public money for nuclear energy projects. On Monday, he denied a claim by Bar Nunn's Public Works director that he leases land to wind farms.

Lawmaker Who Hates Nuke Subsidies Denies Claim He Leased Land To Wind Farms

Wyoming Rep. Bill Allemand has adamantly and publicly opposed public money for nuclear energy projects. On Monday, he denied a claim by Bar Nunn's Public Works director that he leases land to wind farms.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 29, 2025

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Furious Albany County Residents Gather At Court For Felony Horse Torture Hearing

Dozens of outraged residents gathered at the Albany County courthouse on Monday to witness the arraignment of a man accused of charging a wild horse with an ATV, leading to it being euthanized.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 29, 2025

Friends and fellow Cheyenne City Council members say they are still reeling from the news Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, of the death of Councilman Scott Roybal. They remember him for his humor and as “a passionate advocate” for the community.

Cheyenne City Council Stunned By Sudden Death Of Longtime Councilman Scott Roybal

Friends and fellow Cheyenne City Council members say they are still reeling from the news Friday of the death of Councilman Scott Roybal. They remember him for his humor and as “a passionate advocate” for the community.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 27, 2025

Residents in and around Chugwater say a proposed 47,000-acre wind and solar farm threatens their independent way of life. Their views clash with landowners involved in the project who say it’s their property.

Some Chugwater Locals Say Wind, Solar Project Threatens Independent Way Of Life

Some residents in and around Chugwater say a proposed 47,000-acre wind and solar farm threatens their independent way of life. Their views clash with landowners involved in the project who say it’s their property.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 27, 2025

Sublette County celebrated the grand opening of its first hospital Thursday nearly 100 years after the idea was first brought up. Now hospital officials have another challenge — keeping it open.

After 100 Years, Sublette County Has A Hospital, But Can It Stay Open?

Sublette County celebrated the grand opening of its first hospital Thursday, nearly 100 years after the idea was first brought up. Now, hospital officials have another challenge — keeping it open.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 26, 2025

Nearly 100 years after an article appeared in the local newspaper calling for a hospital in Sublette County, it finally happened. Townspeople celebrated the grand opening of the $74 million hospital complex on Thursday.

Sublette County Celebrates Opening Of Its First Hospital, Ending 100-Year Wait for Local Care

Nearly 100 years after an article appeared in the local newspaper calling for a hospital in Sublette County, it finally happened. Townspeople celebrated the grand opening of the $74 million hospital complex on Thursday.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 26, 2025

Albany County officials are applying for Homeland Security money to create an anti-terrorism task force and better prepare against potential terror threats. They point to gaps in planning and equipment while vowing to stay ahead of risks.

Albany County Is Creating An Anti-Terrorism Task Force

Albany County officials are applying for Homeland Security money to create an anti-terrorism task force and better prepare against potential terror threats. They point to gaps in planning and equipment while vowing to stay ahead of risks.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 25, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon talks local budget shortfalls precipitated by a 25% property tax cut.

Gordon, Local Officials Expect Critical Budget Shortages After Property Tax Cuts

Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday forecasted critical budget shortages as a result of a 25% property tax cut the state Legislature passed last session. But he agrees with the Freedom Caucus that Wyoming needs a slimmer government.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 24, 2025

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A power substation with wind turbines in the background in Wyoming.

Gov. Gordon Urges Balance As Huge Laramie County Wind Farm Sparks Fierce Debate

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily he maintains support for wind energy development but respects local concerns in the wake of Laramie County’s rejection of a massive wind farm project.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 24, 2025

A small memorial has been building around the trunk of a small tree outside the Cheyenne King Soopers store in the wake of a fatal shooting Saturday night, Sept. 20, 2025.

Cheyenne Police Say Fatal Shooting Outside Grocery Store Started As Road Rage

Cheyenne Police Department detectives say they believe a deadly shooting outside a local King Soopers grocery store Saturday started as a road rage altercation that came to a head in the store parking lot.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 23, 2025

Now that the Cheyenne City Council has approved a controversial noise ordinance targeting overly loud vehicles, can it be enforced? Cheyenne’s police chief says yes, while opponents worry the new rules could backfire.

How Does The Cheyenne Police Department Enforce The New Noise Mandate?

Now that the Cheyenne City Council has approved a controversial noise ordinance targeting overly loud vehicles, can it be enforced? Cheyenne’s police chief says yes, while opponents worry the new rules could backfire.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 23, 2025

The Cheyenne City Council on Monday approved a controversial ordinance allowing the city to police excessive vehicle noise.

Cheyenne City Council Approves Controversial Vehicle Noise Ordinance

The Cheyenne City Council on Monday unanimously approved a controversial ordinance allowing the city to police excessive vehicle noise. Councilman Pete Laybourn said the rule is intended to keep Cheyenne from becoming a “wild west free-for-all.”

Jackson WalkerSeptember 23, 2025

An Oregon pilot (not pictured) who said he was trying to find a bathroom when he impatiently hit a flagger with his Jeep in Yellowstone was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday. He said the incident “ruined” his vacation.

Oregon Pilot Who Hit Yellowstone Flagger With Jeep Gets Two Years In Prison

An Oregon pilot who said he was trying to find a bathroom when he impatiently hit a flagger with his Jeep in Yellowstone was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday. He said the incident “ruined” his vacation.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 22, 2025

Michale and Julia Scheller are the owners of Garlic Fete, their homegrown garlic business based out of Alta, Wyoming.

Wyoming Garlic Farmers Raise 12,000 Super-Potent Bulbs In Shadow Of The Tetons

Two Wyoming garlic farmers raise thousands of pounds of the crop each year at their home at the base of the Grand Tetons. The self-proclaimed "garlicologists" say their product is four times stronger than anything sold at the grocery store.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 21, 2025

Asphalt tank fire at Sinclair refinery, Sept 20, 2025

Asphalt Tank Catches Fire At Sinclair Refinery, Black Smoke Seen For Miles

An asphalt tank caught fire at the Sinclair Oil Refinery in Sinclair on Saturday morning unsettling residents of Sinclair and closing part of Wyoming Highway 76. Emergency officials said the fire did not pose a threat to the refinery or town.

Justin George & Jackson WalkerSeptember 20, 2025

The famous Grumpy Moose statue in Jackson, Wyoming, was intended to serve as an important waypoint for travelers. It's also taken a beating over the years from gunshots to plane crashes.

Jackson’s Famous Grumpy Moose Still Standing Despite Gunshots And Plane Crashes

The familiar statue of Grumpy Moose outside of Jackson, Wyoming, was intended to serve as an important waypoint for travelers. The moose has taken a beating over the years from gunshots to plane crashes, but it's still standing.

Jackson Walker & Jake NicholsSeptember 20, 2025

State Democrats expressed open criticism with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon after she visited Jackson Hole Classical Academy on Thursday. They argued the visit appeared to cherry pick one high-achieving outlier that does not represent Wyoming education as a whole.

Wyoming Dems Call Secretary McMahon's Comments In Jackson Tone Deaf

State Democrats criticized U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Friday a day after she visited a Jackson-area charter school. They said she cherry-picked one high-achieving school that does not represent Wyoming as a whole.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 19, 2025

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