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Another âYellowstoneâ Spinoff, âY: Marshalsâ Continues Story Of Kayce Dutton
The latest spinoff of the hit TV show Yellowstone has been announced and will begin filming in Utah this summer. Utah officials say the filming of Y Marshals -- which continues the story of Kevin Costner's son Kayce Dutton -- will generate 380 jobs and $57.4 million in revenue.
Andrew RossiJune 21, 2025

How Alan Roach Went From Being Called âPhyllisâ To âThe Voice Of Godâ
Alan Roachâs legendary career includes being the public address announcer for the Denver Broncos, Olympics, Denver International Airport and 17 Super Bowls. Heâs been called âThe Voice of God,â but before that was called âPhyllis.â
Justin GeorgeJune 21, 2025

Witnesses, Evidence Say Man Arrested At Speech Tournament Was With East High Team
Despite the school district saying a Cheyenne man arrested Thursday for causing a panic and stampede at the national high school speech competition wasn't associated with the East High team, witnesses and evidence say he was.
Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2025

2 Months Before Trial, Search On For Knife Used To Kill 4 Idaho College Students
Thereâs less than two months before the trial of the man accused of brutally murdering four Idaho college students. A private investigator hopes to recover a key piece of missing evidence this weekend: The knife used to kill them.
Jen KocherJune 21, 2025

Miracle Cat With Half A Face Beats The Odds With Full Recovery
When Spalding walked into a Gillette home three months ago, he was near death â hypothermic and half his face had been destroyed by a huge abscess. Three months later, heâs beat the odds to make a full recovery.
Andrew RossiJune 21, 2025

Joan Barron: The Dark Side Of Pro Rodeo Life
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Since this is the outdoor rodeo season in Wyoming and the West, it was timely to watch an old gem last week on TCM. It was a 1952 black-and-white movie from RKO titled 'The Lusty Men.'"
Joan BarronJune 21, 2025

Storm Chaser In Awe After Capturing âOnce-In-A-Lifetimeâ Tornado
Jim Tang has been chasing storms for a decade, but said the huge Nebraska tornado he got up close and personal with Monday is a âonce-in-a-lifetimeâ encounter. âAs a storm chaser, that kind of tornado is your career goal,â he told Cowboy State Daily.
Andrew RossiJune 21, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show â Saturday, June 21, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsJune 21, 2025

Guest Column: Setting The Record Straight On Federal Land Sale Proposal
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Unfortunately, a lot of the talk surrounding Sen. Lee's efforts has been misleading or flat out untrue, and as this proposal takes shape in the Senate, itâs important that everyone be armed with accurate information. Here are the facts..."
Guest ColumnJune 21, 2025

The Roundup: A Conversation With Shannon Smith
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with historian and author Shannon Smith. Smith's research into the Fetterman Fight in Sheridan County put her in the spotlight for Kevin Costner's "The West" docuseries, which airs this week.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2025

Wyo Legislative Leaders Range From Lukewarm To Angry On Public Lands SaleÂ
Leaders of the Wyoming Legislature range from lukewarm to angry about the proposed sale of federal public lands in Wyoming and 10 other Western states. And even though they canât do anything about it, theyâre hearing from constituents.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025

Despite Opposition From Bar Nunn Residents, Natrona County OKs Nuclear Project
Natrona County commissioners got an earful from locals opposed to Radiant Nuclearâs planned project near Bar Nunn. Then they voted to support the company getting a $25 million grant from the Wyoming Business Council.
David MadisonJune 20, 2025

After Breaking All But One Fishing Rod, Wyoming Man Catches Record Tiger Trout
Shelby Holder of Kemmerer had already broken three of his four fly rods when he decided to go fishing early on June 6. He ended up landing the new Wyoming state record tiger trout, a nearly 15-pound fish.
David MadisonJune 20, 2025

Dennis Sun: Cows and Sage Grouse are Compatible
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Producers caught a breath of fresh air when a study was published by the University of Idaho, which found, âModerate cattle grazing on public lands does not reduce sage grouse nest success, according to a newly published 10-year study."
Dennis SunJune 20, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Family Issues Should Be Bipartisan, Again
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes:Â "Marriage and family are not Freedom Caucus issues. Neither is the restoration of the American Family a Republican issue. The traditional nuclear family is the foundation of a healthy society."
Jonathan LangeJune 20, 2025

Wyoming Closer To Using Gold And Silver As Legal Currency
Wyoming is No. 1 in the nation when it comes to sound money policy, a movement to return gold and silver as legal currency. Wyomingites also donât have to pay sales tax when buying or selling the precious metals.
Renée JeanJune 20, 2025

Casper Woman Accused Of Shooting At Pregnant Mistress Of Friendâs Husband
A 26-year-old Casper woman faces five charges for allegedly shooting at a woman who claimed she was pregnant by a friendâs husband. She waived her preliminary hearing Thursday, and told police she only wanted to scare the other woman.
Dale KillingbeckJune 20, 2025

âRoadless Ruleâ Leaves Wyoming Vulnerable To More Huge Wildfires, Hageman Says
The 24-year-old federal Clinton Roadless Rule is largely to blame for Wyomingâs devastating wildfires, Rep. Harriet Hageman says. She told Wyoming legislators Thursday that more blazes are in store if the rule isnât changed.
Mark HeinzJune 20, 2025

Cheyenne Man Arrested After Causing Panic At National Speech And Debate Tourney
A 22-year-old Cheyenne man with four national speech championship wins to his name was arrested Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa, on claims he created a panic at the National Speech and Debate tournament that cleared the venue. He faces charges of disorderly conduct and drug possession.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025

Homeschool Students, Parents Say Wyoming Needs âTebow Ruleâ For Sports, Activities
Wyoming homeschooled middle schoolers and their parents say Wyoming needs a âTebow Ruleâ to make sure sports and activities are open to them in their local school districts.
Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025
Hageman Says Claims Of Huge Selloff Of Federal Public Land Is 'Silly'
At an early-morning town hall meeting in Newcastle on Friday, Rep. Harriet Hageman fielded a lot of questions about selling off federal public lands. She said she doesnât know why the Senate exempted Montana and claims of a huge selloff are âsilly.â
Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025

Wyoming Trooper Rolls Vehicle Stopping Colorado Homicide Suspect
A Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper rolled his vehicle Friday morning near Cheyenne while grappling the truck wheel of a homicide suspect who was fleeing Colorado, the local sheriff says.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, June 20, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJune 20, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, June 20, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Too Late For Snow? Nope * Woman Killed In Snake River * Gun-Free Zones Hiking Insurance
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2025
