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DIA plans a $1.25 million study to weigh small modular reactors as a clean, reliable power source. That’s also drawing interest from Wyoming manufacturers as the airport aims to become the world’s greenest and meet soaring passenger demand.

Denver International Airport Considers Going Nuclear With Small Reactors

DIA is considering small modular nuclear reactors to power the airport which is attracting interest from Wyoming manufacturers that build them. The Trump administration is speeding up the permitting process for these reactors which would give the airport energy independence.

Justin GeorgeAugust 23, 2025

Fremont County Sheriff's deputies taped off a quarter-mile stretch of Honor Farm Road early Saturday for an hourslong death investigation, as a body lay on the south side of the road.

Death Along Road Near Prison Farm North Of Riverton

A death Saturday morning on Honor Farm Road near the prison farm just north of Riverton brought at least a dozen law enforcement vehicles and prompted an hourslong investigation. In an update, the sheriff's office reported that a juvenile male was stabbed fatally.

Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025

When a car hits a deer or antelope, it can mean expensive repairs. Hitting a cow is much worse — and possibly demolish you as well. Wyomingites would be wise not to underestimate how devastating hitting a 1,000-pound cow can be.

Hitting A Cow Won't Just Total Your Car, It'll Demolish It — And You

When a car hits a deer or antelope, it can mean expensive repairs. Hitting a cow is much worse, it will likely destroy your car and you as well. Wyomingites would be wise not to underestimate how devastating hitting a 1,000-pound cow can be, assuming they don't become hamburger in the impact.

Andrew RossiAugust 23, 2025

The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house in Laramie, Wyoming.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Sorority Over Wyoming Trans Member — Again

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority Friday for allowing a transgender member into its University of Wyoming chapter. It's the second time the judge has tossed the claim.

Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025

Commercial truckers check in at the Cheyenne Port of Entry about 5 miles north of the Wyoming-Colorado border.

Wyoming Highway Patrol, Truckers Support Trump's Work Visa Pause For Drivers

Wyoming officials and industry leaders support the Trump administration’s pause on issuing work visas for commercial truck driving, but critics say the move targets a small group and overlooks broader trucking safety issues.

Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire was reported at about 20-30 acres Thursday afternoon. By Friday evening, it’s exploded to more than 10,000 acres, pushing south and forcing more evacuations, including an area bible camp.

Dollar Lake Fire Blows Up To 10,000-Plus Acres, Bible Camp Evacuated

The Dollar Lake Fire north of Pinedale on Friday blew up to more than 10,000 acres, pushing south and forcing more evacuations, including an area bible camp.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

Archery hunter Austin Nimmo of Casper said that bowhunting for Wyoming elk is challenging and rewarding.

Wyoming Bowhunters Say Archery Seasons Are All About The Challenge

Wyoming’s big game archery seasons are kicking off, and bowhunters explain the allure of hunting with one of the most primitive methods. While bows and arrows are now high-tech, hunters say archery seasons are all about the challenge.

Mark HeinzAugust 22, 2025

As rural museums tighten their belts during federal cutbacks, one tiny Wyoming museum says it’s saving big money. The new solar panels on the roof of the Meeteetse Museum has already saved enough to help pay for repairs to the building’s HVAC system.

Meeteetse Museums Say Its New Solar Roof Saves Big Money

As rural museums tighten their belts during federal cutbacks, one Wyoming museum says it’s saving big money. The new solar panels on the roof of the Meeteetse Museums has already saved enough to help pay for repairs to the building’s HVAC system.

Renée JeanAugust 22, 2025

A state legislator from Rock Springs has not attended any meetings of the two interim committees he’s on. Darin McCann told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he didn’t realize the interim is so active and meetings are on days he can’t get away from work.

Rock Springs State Legislator Has Missed All Interim Meetings To Date

A state legislator from Rock Springs has not attended any meetings of the two interim committees he's on. Darin McCann told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he didn’t realize the interim is so active and meetings are on days he can’t get away from work.

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2025

A week after a 7-year-old Siberian husky named Beo got lost in the Wind River Mountains while on a camping trip with his family, he was back in Cheyenne with his family Friday. He was found by a pair of hikers more than 55 miles from where he ran off.

Husky Lost For 7 Days In Rugged Wind River Wilderness Is Back Home in Cheyenne

A week after a 7-year-old Siberian husky got lost in the Wind River Mountains while on a camping trip with his family, he was back in Cheyenne at home on Friday. He was found by a pair of hikers more than 55 miles from where he ran off.

Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2025

Peabody Energy Corp.'s North Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming's Powder River Basin is the world's largest and most productive coal mine.

Judge Allows Claim That Large Investors Conspired To Drive Up Coal, Energy Costs

A lawsuit by Wyoming and 10 other states can continue against giant investment companies, on claims they conspired to drive up coal and energy costs. They used their pull as coal shareholders to push “a climate activist agenda,” Gov. Mark Gordon has said.

Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Wyoming State Fair, Another Great One

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Juan Reyes, a rancher out of Wheatland, and Doug Miyamoto, director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, were honored as the 2025 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees at the Wyoming State Fair."

Dennis SunAugust 22, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Rescued Newspapers Can Help Their Communities

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “That is the real tragedy of small-town life. Most townsfolk know nothing of what is happening on their local school board or city council. But they can recite every detail of distant scandals and outrage du jour. Local newsprint can affect this...”

Jonathan LangeAugust 22, 2025

A large tanker jet drops fire-retardant slurry around the perimeter of the Red Canyon Fire.

Huge 124,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire Remains Active, Nearly 50% Contained

Crews fighting the huge 124,000-acre Red Canyon Fire are reporting significant progress and nearly 50% containment. But it remains active and potentially dangerous, wildland firefighters report Friday.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

The Dollar Lake Fire blew up from about 20-30 acres the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to nearly 1,400 by the next morning. It's burning on the east side of the Green River near Dollar Lake, and about 5.5 miles west of Square Top Mountain.

Western Wyoming Lodge Owners Watch Campers Flee Out-Of-Control Wildfire

Owners of the Kendall Valley Lodge about 40 miles north of Pinedale watched as campers and residents evacuated the area in the path of the Dollar Lake Fire. Reported Thursday, they also watched it explode overnight from 20-30 acres to nearly 1,400.

Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025

Wind turbines stand nearly 300 feet tall in southern Wyoming in this file photo.

Letter To The Editor: Thousands at Risk Along Horse Creek Road In Laramie County

Dear editor: From traffic overload to habitat loss, a proposed wind project would upend life for residents and wildlife northwest of Cheyenne.

August 21, 2025

Some worry that the felony cruelty to animals case against Daniel resident Cody Roberts for allegedly tormenting and killing a wolf could impact hunters and agricultural predator control in Wyoming.

Will Wolf Torture Felony Cruelty Indictment Spill Over To Wyoming Hunters?

Some worry that the felony animal cruelty case against Daniel resident Cody Roberts for allegedly tormenting and killing a wolf could impact hunters and agricultural predator control in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

A black bear boldly took down a mule deer doe alongside the highway over Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday.

Black Bear In Full Sprint Chases Down Mule Deer Next To Yellowstone Highway

In a dramatic display, a black bear in a full sprint chased down a mule deer doe Sunday in full view of the Sylvan Pass highway in Yellowstone. An expert says it’s rare for bears to chase down prey like that.

Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025

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