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Bald eagles and ravens compete for scraps from the carcass of a bison killed by the Wapiti wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park.

Circle Of Life: Eagles, Ravens Feast On Bison Killed By Wolves In Yellowstone

Bald eagles might be regarded as the most fearsome predators of the sky, but like any other wild creature, they do whatever it takes to survive winter. Accordingly, they scavenge more than hunt during the cold months, biologists told Cowboy State Daily.

Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2026

Teamster Rick Edney of Nevada is training mules to pull several wagons to recreate the freight train that used to haul goods into the fledging town of Thermopolis, Wyoming in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He said that it is time consuming retraining his mules to a jerk line but is excited reenact the feats of Henry "16-Mule Team" Johnson.  

Before Wyoming Became A Major Semitruck Route, 16-Mule Teams Hauled Freight

Rick Edney is training mules to pull several wagons to recreate the freight train that hauled goods into Thermopolis in the late 1800s. He said it's time consuming but is excited to reenact the feats of Henry "16-Mule Team" Johnson for 'Trailblazer Days.'

Jackie DorothyFebruary 22, 2026

Katrin Glenn-Bittner got photos of a dead Tex, the only grizzly bear on Texada Island in British Columbia, that were shared on the TEX — The Texada Island Grizzly Bear Facebook page.

Death Of Grizzly Called ‘Tex’ In Canada Mirrors Controversies Over Wyoming Bears

The controversy over grizzlies in southwestern British Columbia mirrors the situation in Wyoming, as grizzlies wander into new places and run afoul of people and cattle. Such was the case with a grizzly called Tex who was killed by residents protecting their cows.

Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Smells Permeate Our Lives — Fresh Sage Is My Favorite Wyoming Odor

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “With a last name like Sniffin, it was probably inevitable that someday I would write a column about smells. Today is that day. My favorite is the odor of sagebrush after a fresh rain. I also love the odor of grilled steak!”

Bill SniffinFebruary 21, 2026

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Joan Barron: This Will Be 'The Check-Gate Session'

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The check passing wasn’t just an amazing error of judgment. It was a monumental breach of protocol and the ethics of the Legislature."

Joan BarronFebruary 21, 2026

If you ever wanted to live in a fallout shelter, there’s a “basement home” in Cokeville, Wyoming, that checks all the boxes. The idea behind these post-World War II 1950s starter homes was to grow upward when there was enough money to go above ground.

If You Want To Live In A Fallout Shelter, This Cokeville 'Basement Home' Is It

If you ever wanted to live in a fallout shelter, there’s a “basement home” in Cokeville, Wyoming, that checks all the boxes. The idea behind these post-World War II 1950s starter homes was to grow upward when there was enough money to go above ground.

Renée JeanFebruary 21, 2026

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"I Forgot To Eat My Wheaties!”: Rep. Dalton Banks Collapses On House Floor

After a week of late nights, early mornings, and marathon debates on how Wyoming should spend money for the next two years, two state representatives had medical events on the House floor this week, including Rep. Dalton Banks, who collapsed on Saturday.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2026

As 41 states open their doors to NIL deals for high school athletes, Wyoming lawmakers backed by a well-known football family are moving to bolt theirs shut. But money is already available for teen sports stars — right next door in Colorado. Above, Gary Crum, R-Laramie, was a football star at Rawlins High School and the University of Wyoming. He says NIL deals don't belong in high school sports.

Former UW Lineman-Turned-Legislator Says Keep NIL Money Out Of High School Sports

As 41 states open their doors to NIL deals for high school athletes, Wyoming lawmakers backed by Sen. Gary Crum, a former UW lineman, are moving against it. But money is already available for teen sports stars — right next door in Colorado.

David MadisonFebruary 21, 2026

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Why The Same Milk Is Dated To Last A Week Longer In Wyoming Than Montana

The same milk sold in both Wyoming and Montana are sometimes tagged with different “sell by” and “best buy” dates, with Wyoming’s being a week longer. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture says It’s all about the bureaucracy of milk.

Renée JeanFebruary 21, 2026

Elise Johnson, 5, was killed in 2010 when a snowboarder hit her going 50 mph, who was also killed. Her mother suffered severe brain trauma. It was a preventable accident and her family has launched a campaign to keep the ski slopes safer with slogans such as “She was 5, You Were Going 50” and “Live To Ride Another Day.” Elise will forever be their snow angel as her parents preserve their daughter’s legacy by saving others.

Remembering Elise, The Wyoming 5-Year-Old Killed By A Snowboarder Going 50 MPH

It was a beautiful day at Hogadon Ski Resort in Casper when a speeding snowboarder killed himself and 5-year-old Elise Johnson. Now in her memory, Elise’s parents and siblings are on a mission to make the slopes safer to “live to ride another day."

Jackie DorothyFebruary 21, 2026

The Albany Lodge west of Laramie was an iconic destination for snowmobilers and ATV riders until it closed in June. It’s reopening under new owners, with a new name, Trailshead Lodge.

Snowmobilers Cheer: Iconic Albany Lodge West Of Laramie Reopening Under New Name

Snowmobilers were disappointed when the iconic Albany Lodge west of Laramie closed in June. But to their delight, it’s set to reopen under new ownership and a new name. “Come in for cold beer, good food and a great time,” the new owners said.

Mark HeinzFebruary 21, 2026

Gov. Ed Herschler's favorite bar was the Cloud 9, a one-of-a-kind waterhole in Cheyenne's old airport.

When Wyoming’s Governor Ruled Cloud 9, Cheyenne's One-Of-A-Kind Airport Bar

Cloud 9 was Cheyenne’s off-duty political clubhouse where Gov. Ed Herschler drank, smoked and mingled with everyone from hunters to Supreme Court justices. Its boozy camaraderie and unbuttoned attitude evoke a looser golden age of Wyoming politics.

Zakary SonntagFebruary 21, 2026

B.B. Brooks, who served as Wyoming’s governor from 1905-1911 sits in a library. Banner Ranch is situated in the hills southeast of Casper, protected from the winds that blow in central Wyoming.

144 Years Later: Family Of Wyoming Pioneer Gov. B.B. Brooks Keeps Ranching Alive

Descendants of B.B. Brooks — a Wyoming pioneer, rancher, businessman and governor — are keeping his legacy of ranching alive southeast of Casper. 144 years later, the fourth, fifth, and sixth generations still run a cow-calf operation on Banner Ranch.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 21, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsFebruary 21, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Is This About 'Bad Optics,' Or A Witch Hunt?

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes,  “Maybe we should pass a rule that campaign donations can only be hand delivered on the House floor. That would give the people of Wyoming unprecedented transparency.”

Jonathan LangeFebruary 21, 2026

State Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, supports spending $15 million to relocate the national headquarters for the PRCA to Wyoming.

$15M For PRCA Headquarters To Move To Cheyenne Clears Senate, Faces Tough House

A bill approving $15 million to attract the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association to Cheyenne cleared the senate by a 24-7 vote Friday. Although it faces a tough go in the House, Sen. Ogden Driskill calls it a "once in a lifetime opportunity."

Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2026

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Dennis Sun: Should Producers Worry About Beef Imports?

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Since President Donald Trump announced the U.S is expanding the annual tariff rate quotas for Argentinian beef from 20,000 metric tons (mt) to 80,000 mt a year on Feb. 6, beef producers have been expressing their concerns."

Dennis SunFebruary 21, 2026

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Senate OKs $16 Million To Jump Start Wyoming's Rare Earth Boom

Wyoming senators approved $16 million in grant money to jump start a rare earth boom. Backers say it will accelerate processing projects and help challenge China’s dominance in the sector.

David MadisonFebruary 21, 2026

Limpy the coyote has become an icon in Yellowstone National Park. He’s thought to be about 8 to 9 years old, and advanced age for a coyote.

Yellowstone’s Beloved Coyote Trickster Limpy Is Starting To Show His Age

Limpy, a well-known Yellowstone National Park coyote, suckers snacks out of tourists by acting injured and needy. He’s a popular attraction, but at 8 to 9 years old, he could be nearing his end.

Mark HeinzFebruary 21, 2026

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‘She’s The Devil’: Buffalo Mom Of 5 Accused Of Assaulting Kids With Knife, Hammer

A 33-year-old Buffalo mom of five is accused of assaulting two kids with a knife, another with a hammer, and telling them she wishes they were dead. Her oldest, 10, told police that “she’s the devil.” She was bound over for trial on Thursday.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 21, 2026

A mother black bear with two cubs went tearing across a California ski slope on Wednesday. With mild winter weather, unexpected wildlife spotting are occurring in Wyoming, California and Canada.

Bears Dash Across Ski Slope As Mild Winter Sparks Unusual Sightings

A mother black bear with two cubs went tearing across a California ski slope on Wednesday. With mild winter weather, unexpected wildlife spottings are occurring in Wyoming, California and Canada.

Mark HeinzFebruary 21, 2026

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz (right). Inset photo: Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock

Wyoming Attorney General Files Case To Remove Weston County Clerk From Office

Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz on Friday petitioned to remove Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock from office, over multiple errors surrounding the 2024 general election. She also faces a criminal case for defying a legislative subpoena.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2026

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Four Seasons Resort In Jackson Sells For An Estimated $350 Million

A private investment firm, backed by Michael Dell, has purchased the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Jackson Hole for an estimated $350 million. Realtor David Yoder says it's among the largest, single real estate transactions in Jackson Hole history.

Renée JeanFebruary 20, 2026

Two men were charged with felony cruelty to animals Friday stemming from a 2021 incident where cell phone video showed them roping, riding, and harassing a moose. One of the men is heard "Spur that son of a bitch" to a weakened and sickly moose.

'Spur That Son Of A Bitch!': Men Charged With Felony Cruelty For Riding, Roping Moose

Two men were charged with felony cruelty to animals Friday stemming from a 2021 incident where cell phone video showed them roping, riding, and harassing a moose. One of the men is heard "Spur that son of a bitch" to a weakened and sickly moose.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 20, 2026

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