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Tharles Smith, an 18-year-old Campbell County man who plunged a knife into his mother’s back last year was sentenced Tuesday to between 20 and 30 years in prison. After he stabbed his mother, Karla Smith, he told her that “you have a knife in your back” and “I stabbed you."

‘I Stabbed You’: 20-30 Years For Wyoming Teen Who Plunged Knife Into Mom’s Back

An 18-year-old Campbell County man who plunged a knife into his mother’s back last year was sentenced Tuesday to between 20 and 30 years in prison. After he stabbed his mother, he told her, “You have a knife in your back” and “I stabbed you."

Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2025

Cheyenne RVs Can’t Be Parked On City Streets As Controversial Ban Starts

Owners of RVs and other vehicles longer than 25 feet must move them off the streets of Cheyenne to avoid potential fines. That’s because a controversial ban on parking them on city streets starts Saturday.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 02, 2025

Wyoming hunters might dream of finding gigantic mule deer bucks this fall, but mule deer numbers are down.

Wyoming Mule Deer Numbers Down, But There Are Monster Bucks For Hunters

Numbers in Wyoming’s mule deer herds are down but finally bouncing back after the horrific winterkill of 2022-2023. Even so, there are some monster bucks out there for hunters this season.

Mark HeinzSeptember 02, 2025

Bill Sniffin: It Was History, Not Parents, That Spoiled The Baby Boomer Generation

Bill Sniffin writes: “Yes, us baby boomers were born on third base and thought we had hit a triple. This means whatever advantages we had in our lives, they were not created by us. Our parents set us up for success. And relished in it."

Bill SniffinSeptember 02, 2025

A view of the terminal at the Sheridan County Airport.

13-Year-Old Girl Dead, Three Hurt In Bighorn National Forest Plane Crash

A 13-year-old girl was found dead and three people were injured and airlifted to care Monday after a plane crash in the Bighorn National Forest. The plane, which is registered to a Sheridan man, crashed about eight minutes after leaving Sheridan's airport.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 02, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsSeptember 02, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Tuesday's headlines include: * Inside Rock Springs’ New $44 Million Airport * Wyoming Lukewarm On Buying Cars On Amazon * Wyoming Ranchers Say Thank You By Feeding Firefighters

Wendy CorrSeptember 02, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Harriet Hageman Supports Trump But Not Us

Dear editor: Columnist Dave Simpson is right in saying Harriet Hageman is a Trump woman. However, we need a Wyoming representative who will take care of the people in Wyoming.

September 02, 2025

Rock Springs residents are used to apologizing for where they’re from when visitors came through its airport. Those days are over now that a new high-tech, $43 million terminal is operational at the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport.

Inside The New High-Tech $43 Million Airport Terminal In Rock Springs

Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Lee told Cowboy State Daily the brand-new $43 million terminal at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is all about showcasing what southwest Wyoming has to offer.

Renée JeanSeptember 01, 2025

Former National Park Service Chief Rob Wallace Honored With Conservation Award

Wyoming native Rob Wallace is an obvious choice for a prestigious Teton Science Schools conservation award, the organization says. Wallace oversaw the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during President Trump’s first administration.

Mark HeinzSeptember 01, 2025

Wyoming Lukewarm, So Far, On Buying Cars On Amazon

People already buy clothes, kitty litter, dog food and home appliances on Amazon, now you can add your next car to the list. Wyoming dealerships are on board, offering new Hyundai vehicles and used Hertz rental cars, but, so far, shoppers are skeptical.

Renée JeanSeptember 01, 2025

Harley Miller gives Cowboy State Daily a thumbs up. She's impressed with the Wyoming community in Cheyenne, which banded together to help her find the missing box of diapers she'd ordered for her son.

Cheyenne Couple Gets Help Solving Mystery Of Stolen Diapers

A box of diapers was stolen from a delivery order made by Friday a young mother newly moved to Cheyenne. She never expected to ever get the stolen diapers back, let alone have people rally to solve the caper.

Renée JeanSeptember 01, 2025

Wyoming’s Vast Killpecker Dunes: Like Another Planet Where The Sand Sings To You

Spending time in Wyoming’s vast Killpecker Sand Dunes deserves a spot on anyone’s bucket list. It feels like visiting another planet — a place where the sand sings to you.

Bill SniffinSeptember 01, 2025

The Pikes Hot Shot crew out of Monument, Colorado, were grateful for a home cooked meal prepared by the Philp family. It was a gesture of gratitude but also common sense since the ranchers know that the hard work of fighting fires all day would make for a giant appetite.

After Saving Their Herds, Wyoming Ranchers Feed Hundreds Of Firefighters

As the 125,000-acre Red Canyon Fire threatened their herds and livelihoods, Wyoming ranchers scrambled to save them. Then they cooked up a storm to feed hundreds of firefighters also working to save them.

Jackie DorothySeptember 01, 2025

Bill Nye (not the science guy) was a humorist that was as famous as Mark Twain in his day. He founded the newspaper in Laramie and named it Boomerang after his beloved donkey. He captioned this picture of himself: “A thoughtful, scholarly and choice fragment of modern architecture with lines of care about the firmly chiseled mouth.”

Wyoming History: Bill Nye (Not The Science Guy) And His Mule Named Boomerang

Long before there was Bill Nye the Science Guy there was Laramie, Wyoming, newspaperman Bill Nye, one of the leading humorists of the late 19th century. His little orphan mule named Boomerang inspired him when life didn’t seem so funny.

Jackie DorothySeptember 01, 2025

Jess Camilla O’Neal of Dubois, Wyoming, is a songwriter and singer who used music to live. Her new album “The Campfire Sessions” was just released this past week.

Cowgirl To Cancer: Wyoming Songwriter Who Once Opened For Reba Now On Comeback

Jess Camilla O’Neal once opened for Reba McEntire, then a life-altering accident and stage 4 cancer derailed her career. Now the Wyoming cowgirl is making music again and is on the comeback trail.

Jackie DorothySeptember 01, 2025

Mountain Guide Who Once Summited Everest Twice In 7 Days Checking Out US Peaks

A 53-year-old Nepalese mountain guide visiting Casper is checking out some of the most challenging U.S. peaks. He once summited Mount Everest twice in seven days.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 01, 2025

Rancher Says Wind, Solar Don't Impact Land Any More Than Cell Towers, Oil Rigs

Paul Norfleet is one of dozens of Wyoming landowners partnering with NextEra Energy on a new wind and solar project near Chugwater. He says the turbines and panels don’t impact the landscape any more than cell towers, oil rigs and transmission lines.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 01, 2025

Dave Simpson: You Call Bunker Busters 'Chickening Out?'

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “In the latest pathetic, ham-handed, all-thumbs attempt to dirty up President Donald Trump, our Democrat friends came up with the 'TACO' slogan, which stood for “Trump Always Chickens Out.”

Dave SimpsonSeptember 01, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, September 1, 2025

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsSeptember 01, 2025

The Double Dub's crew celebrates another successful festival with a total of four awards this year. (Anna-Louise Jackson for Cowboy State Daily)

Four-Peat: Wyoming’s Double Dub’s Wins Top Award At Buffalo Wing Fest — Again

Laramie, Wyoming’s Trent Weitzel and his Double Dub’s chicken wing crew are in a class by themselves. On Sunday, they won the top award at the National Buffalo Wing Festival for an unprecedented fourth straight time.

Anna-Louise JacksonSeptember 01, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, September 1, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * $300 Ski Lift Tickets * Star Valley’s 1,500 Sq Ft Flag * Laramie Wing Man Wins 4th National Title

Wendy CorrSeptember 01, 2025

Powering U.S. combat aircraft to success in World War II required 100-octane fuel. Two Wyoming refineries were part of the effort to ensure U.S. Army and Navy planes would have a ready supply. Now owned by HF Sinclair, the Frontier refinery in Cheyenne has grown over the decades and continues to be an important economic driver for the region.

Wyoming History: How Two Oil Refineries Fueled U.S. WWII Aviation Dominance

Powering U.S. combat aircraft to success in World War II required 100-octane fuel and Wyoming was a key part of it. “Get ready Hitler, here comes more hell from Wyoming!” a Frontier Refining Company ad proclaimed on July 27, 1943.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 01, 2025

All 13 cows of the Wyoming State Bison herd in Hot Springs State Park had calves this year, bringing the total number of bison to 30. About 15 will be sold off at a public auction this fall or early winter since the land at the Bison Pasture can only handle so many bison.

Meet Thunder & Lightning, The Bulls That Lead Wyoming’s Iconic State Bison Herd

For more than a century, Wyoming’s official bison herd has roamed the grasslands around Thermopolis. Until this year, the 15-head herd was led by a pair of unnamed, nearly identical bulls. Now they’re officially named Thunder and Lightning.

Jackie DorothyAugust 31, 2025

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