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Mink might look cute in photos, but they are swift, clever and deadly predators, taking down critters bigger than themselves — like muskrats. They call Wyoming home, but are elusive and seldom seen.

Wyoming Wildlife: Mink Are Seldom Seen, Look Friendly, But Are Deadly Predators

Mink might look cute in photos, but they aren't very nice. They are fast, clever and deadly predators, taking down critters bigger than themselves — like muskrats. They call Wyoming home, but are elusive and seldom seen.

Mark HeinzFebruary 09, 2026

Sen. Cheri Steinmetz

Guest Column: The Hidden Price of Tax Relief — What Every Wyoming Citizen Should Know

State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz writes, "When we reduce property tax collections, we do not “trim Cheyenne” or the state’s savings accounts — we reduce local revenues, self-sufficiency, and local control."

Guest ColumnFebruary 09, 2026

On the remote plains of Wyoming, a 3,200-pound red granite monument marks the grave of Mother Featherlegs, a rare stone tribute to a Wild West prostitute. She was known to stash stolen loot before being murdered by the outlaw “Dangerous Dick.”

Wyoming's 3,200-Pound Monument To Wild West Prostitute Mother Featherlegs

On the remote plains of eastern Wyoming, a 3,200-pound red granite monument marks the grave of Mother Featherlegs, a rare stone tribute to a Wild West prostitute. She was known to stash stolen loot before being murdered by the outlaw “Dangerous Dick.”

Jackie DorothyFebruary 09, 2026

Gold medalist Breezy Johnson of Team United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women's Downhill on day two of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre on February 08, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Wyoming Native Breezy Johnson Wins Gold Medal In Women's Downhill

Not only did Wyoming native Breezy Johnson win a gold medal on Sunday in women’s downhill skiing, but it was Team USA’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Johnson becomes only the second American woman to win Olympic downhill gold.

Jimmy OrrFebruary 08, 2026

Idaho farmer Kent Sutton is giving away millions of pounds of potatoes to food banks and charities.

Idaho Farmer Giving Away Millions Of Pounds Of Potatoes To Food Banks & Charities

An Idaho farmer overwhelmed is giving away millions of pounds of potatoes to food banks and charities. “In about 20 minutes, I booked 10 semi loads of potatoes to go out over the next two weeks,” he said, including one stop in Wyoming's Star Valley.

Mark HeinzFebruary 08, 2026

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Guest Column: Why The Business Council Is Important To Keep

Former CEO of the Wyoming Business Council Bob Jensen writes, "Please do not let an ignorant, misguided and damaging political agenda keep current and future generations of Wyoming residents from enjoying the vibrant and growing economic opportunities we need and deserve."

Guest ColumnFebruary 08, 2026

The "Survivor 50 Challenge" is a celebration of the 50th season of the reality show “Survivor,” and Monday is Wyoming’s turn to find a hidden immunity idol. Whoever wins will need a snowmobile to find it hidden near “a town named for David Edward."

Survivor TV Show Gives Hint Where Scavenger Hunt Will Be Held In Wyoming On Monday

Wyoming's turn to play the "Survivor 50 Challenge" is on Monday. The celebration of the 50th season of the reality show "Survivor" means people in every state are given clues to find a hidden "immunity idol." Clues for Wyoming were released over the weekend.

Andrew RossiFebruary 08, 2026

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Guest Column: What The Wyoming Business Council Does And Does Not Do

Former Commander of F.E. Warren Air Force Base and former Wyoming Business Council CEO Tucker Fagan writes, "If you hear phrases like, "The Wyoming Business Council picks winners and losers,” and “they compete with businesses” both are flat wrong."

Guest ColumnFebruary 08, 2026

The Scout Motors Terra is on display during the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Scout Motors Plans To Bypass Dealers To Sell Direct, And Buyers Are Cheering

Scout Motors says buyers are tired of dealership markups and dealing with salesmen, which is why the company wants to sell its popular SUV and truck direct. Dealerships, however, warn that’s risky when it comes to service and support.

Renée JeanFebruary 08, 2026

Prometheus Founder and CEO Trenton Thornock shows where the company plans to build its 1 gigawatt data center in Evanston, Wyoming.

Evanston Company Creates Plan To Train, Hire, Staff Local Workforce For Data Centers

As Wyoming continues to attract huge data centers, finding people to build and run them is a priority. An Evanston company has put together plans to train, hire, and retain a skilled local workforce. They say the potential is the creation of tens of thousands of high-paying jobs.

Renée JeanFebruary 08, 2026

Anne Elyse Elliott, then 31, was last seen in the area of North Temple Street in downtown Salt Lake City on Jan. 10, 2020.

New Lead Reinvigorates Search For Wyoming Woman Who Vanished 6 Years Ago

Salt Lake City investigators have discovered fresh evidence in the disappearance of a former Jackson woman who vanished more than six years ago. The news of this first big break has brought hope to Elliott’s family, including her younger sister Emily Nardacci, of Pinedale.

Jen KocherFebruary 08, 2026

Kate Anderson is flanked by a couple of the racehorses she's helped to save at her Chugwater Ranch.

Chugwater Ranch Rehabs Million-Dollar Racehorses Once Thought Doomed

Kate Anderson didn’t start out to heal hopeless racehorses. It happened by accident when she set them free to roam on her ranch outside of Chugwater, Wyoming. Now she rehabs million-dollar Thoroughbreds once thought beyond saving.

Renée JeanFebruary 08, 2026

While Cheyenne police officer and Hall of Fame athlete Tom Garrison battles leukemia while undergoing chemotherapy, his partner Lori Millin has served as his caregiver and their faith and deep love have helped carry Garrison to remission.

Ringing The Bell: Former Cheyenne Cop's Battle To Beat Cancer

For former Cheyenne cop and UW Hall of Fame athlete Tom Garrison, World Cancer Day is personal. The observance, held every Feb. 4, was the day Tom rang the bell to signal his intense chemotherapy was complete. Nine years later, he's cancer-free.

Wendy CorrFebruary 08, 2026

Wyoming Cowboy by Chris Navarro, University of Wyoming Laramie, Wyoming

Letter To The Editor: The World Needs Cowboys, Eco-Feminists And Everyone In Between 

Dear editor: Rep. John Bear says the world needs more cowboys and fewer “eco-feminists.” It’s a catchy line, but catchy doesn’t mean correct. What it really offers is a false choice: tradition or education, grit or intellect, Wyoming or the wider world.

February 08, 2026

The Horse Palace in Cheyenne just north of the Wyoming-Colorado state line along Interstate 25.

Wyoming And Montana Casino Boom Hides A Surprisingly Small Gambling Market

Montana’s small “casinos” create the appearance of a huge gambling industry, but strict limits on machines, stakes, and licenses keep revenues relatively modest. Wyoming’s smaller — yet fast-growing — market is pushing lawmakers to consider tighter rules.

Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 08, 2026

During the winter, the Wyoming Game and Fish contracts with helicopter companies and pilots to capture and transport bighorn sheep and animals for research.

Blindfolded Wyoming Bighorns Ride Helicopters For Research

Until about March, folks might see blindfolded bighorn sheep or deer flying around, slung in harnesses under helicopters. They aren’t being nabbed by well-equipped poachers but are transported for population studies, disease testing and other research.

Mark HeinzFebruary 08, 2026

A growing wildfire just south of Riverton reported Saturday afternoon has jumped the Wind River and has prompted an immediate evacuation order for residents in its path. The fire is well over 100 acres and in an area near houses.

Riverton Residents In Path Of Growing Wildfire Ordered To Leave

A growing wildfire just south of Riverton reported Saturday afternoon has jumped the Wind River and has prompted an immediate evacuation order for residents in its path. The fire is well over 100 acres and in an area near houses.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 08, 2026

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Proposed Bill Would Legalize Corner-Crossing On Wyoming Public Lands

Rep. Karlee Provenza, an outspoken advocate for public land access has introduced a bill legalizing corner-crossing in Wyoming. But Jim Magagna, of the Stock Growers Assoc. says it's too vague. “It almost isn’t a serious piece of legislation,” he said.

Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2026

Hell’s Half Acre, an otherworldly alien landscape, in a remote section of central Wyoming is reopening in May. The area was most-recently made famous by the cult classic movie "Starship Troopers," but access has been restricted since 2005.

Hell’s Half Acre To Reopen, Showcasing Wyoming’s Otherworldly Alien Landscape

Hell’s Half Acre, an otherworldly alien landscape in a remote section of central Wyoming is reopening in May. The area was most-recently made famous by the cult classic movie "Starship Troopers," but access has been restricted since 2005.

Renée JeanFebruary 07, 2026

Cattle near wind turbines

Letter To The Editor: It's Our Land, We Can Develop It How We'd Like

Dear editor: We make our living on land that our families have worked for generations here in the Cowboy State. Ranchers who voluntarily participate in energy development are not undermining Wyoming values. They are exercising them.

CSD StaffFebruary 07, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Hell Isn’t Freezing Over? Where Is Normal Wyoming Winter Hiding?

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming has not seen a winter this mild in 50 years. It was 60 degrees this past week in Lander. Amazing.”

Bill SniffinFebruary 07, 2026

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Joan Barron: Can Our Lawmakers Focus On The Budget?

Columnist Joan Barron writes, ''This should be a compelling, possibly volatile legislative session, with a bag of issues to wrangle over under the watchful control of the Freedom Caucus."

Joan BarronFebruary 07, 2026

Driving cattle to winter pasture near Hulett, Wyoming.

U.S. Cattle Population At 75-Year Low Creates Demand, Profit For Wyoming Ranchers

Low cattle numbers have resulted in Wyoming ranchers finally turning a profit after years of breaking even. “This is the first run we’ve had of really solid profits for a number of years,” rancher and state Sen. Ogden Driskill told Cowboy State Daily.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 07, 2026

The Cheyenne Police Department announced Friday the completion of a “comprehensive” internal investigation into the suicide of a handcuffed man — 22-year-old Aiden Hall — secured in the back of a cop car. A policy violation was identified, and more training for officers ordered.

Cheyenne Police Say Policy Violated In Suicide Of Handcuffed Man In Cop Car

The Cheyenne Police Department announced Friday the completion of a “comprehensive” internal investigation into the suicide of a handcuffed man secured in the back of a cop car. A policy violation was identified, and more training for officers ordered.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 07, 2026

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