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Photographer Who Broke Leg In Remote Area Of Yellowstone, Is Grateful She Wasn't Alone
A wildlife photographer who broke her leg in a remote area of Yellowstone last Sunday said it taught her the importance of not venturing out alone, especially in areas without cellular service. Her companion was able to get her back to their car safely.
Mark HeinzFebruary 05, 2026
Ranchers Say Don’t Bash Us For Using Our Private Property Rights For Wind Energy
Two Wyoming ranchers say diversification of their land is key to their survival and that property owners should have the freedom to decide what to do with their land. That includes allowing wind farms and other energy development.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 05, 2026
Sheriff: Public Baby Changing Tables Are For Babies, Not Cooking Crack
A makeshift crack-cooking station on a baby changing table at a gas station prompted a Wednesday warning from the Teton County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office. Even a Cheyenne gas station worker said that “there’s no way I’d ever put my baby on one of those.”
Greg JohnsonFebruary 05, 2026
Gigantic Grizzly 399 Sculpture To Be Dedicated At Jackson Museum In September
The world-famous Grizzly 399 and her four cubs will be honored with a larger-than-life bronze sculpture at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. The piece by sculptor Jocelyn Russell will be dedicated on Sept. 9, 2026.
Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2026
By 3-2 Margin, Wyoming Top Officials Vote For Process To Halt Wind Leases
The State Land Board on Thursday voted 3-2 to begin a legal process that could cancel two controversial state wind leases in Converse and Niobrara counties. Secretary Chuck Gray, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder, and Auditor Kristi Racines all voted in favor while Gov. Gordon and Treasurer Meier voted against.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2026
Guest Column: Everybody Got Hamsters
Guest columnist Amy Albrecht writes, "My husband heard a comedian discuss the differences between men’s and women’s brains. Men have boxes all over their brain but they don’t touch. Women's brains are a big ball of wires, and everything is connected."
Guest ColumnFebruary 05, 2026
Cheyenne Is About To Swallow A Longtime Ranch With A Forced Annexation
WY fresh farm has been in the same location for 20 years, and a farmstead was added about four years ago. Now the couple faces a forced annexation that they say threatens not just their way of life, but their family’s business model.
Renée JeanFebruary 05, 2026
Guest Column: It's Time To Pick Wyoming By Investing In Wyoming Communities
Ashley Harpstreith writes, "As decisions are made about the future role of the Wyoming Business Council and other state partners, success should be measured by whether communities are better positioned to support business growth in real, tangible ways."
Guest ColumnFebruary 05, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, February 5, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 05, 2026
Guest Column: The World Needs More Cowboys, Not Eco-Feminists
Rep. John Bear writes, "What kind of Wyoming we want to live in -- a Wyoming of cowboys, or a Wyoming of gender-fluid, eco-feminist gender studies majors? I don’t think that is a tough question for most Wyomingites to answer."
Guest ColumnFebruary 05, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * How To Eat A Groundhog * Biteman Considers U.S. House * February = Sunlight, Hopefully Snow
Mac WatsonFebruary 05, 2026
Tom Lubnau: This Session, A Failed Budget Shuts Wyoming Down
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Stop worrying about appeasement and start worrying about Wyoming. Vote against dumb bills. Vote against social engineering. Vote against unconstitutional stunts and time-wasters. Keep this session about the budget—and only the budget."
Tom LubnauFebruary 05, 2026
Letter To The Editor: Wyoming First, Not Washington
Dear editor: Wyoming has never been shy about distrusting the federal government. That is why Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s decision to disclose voter roll information to the Department of Justice should trouble every Wyomingite, regardless of party.
February 05, 2026
Transient Accused Of Stabbing Man In The Back Tells Police It Was Self-Defense
A 25-year-old transient accused of plunging a knife into the back of a Cheyenne man to steal his backpack and sunglasses will wait another week to enter a plea to charges of attempted second-degree murder. Police say he claimed the stabbing was self-defense.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 04, 2026
Cash-Strapped Donors Stunned By Sudden Closures Of Wyoming BioLife Plasma Centers
BioLife Plasma Services abruptly closed two of its three Wyoming locations Tuesday. Clients, who said they depend on the money from selling plasma, say the no-notice move is a gut-punch to their budgets. “For me, it was my truck payment,” one man said.
Greg JohnsonFebruary 04, 2026
$25M Lawsuit Against Jackson Newspaper Settled: "Should Have Never Been Published"
An Arizona man settled what was originally a $25M defamation suit vs. the Jackson Hole News & Guide over the paper claiming he'd abused his son. The paper wrote, "We acknowledge, plainly and without qualification, that this article should never have been published."
Clair McFarlandFebruary 04, 2026
Wyoming Chef Says The Best Way To Cook Groundhog Is With A Pork Rub
Groundhogs don't have to be just ceremonial animals that allegedly predict when spring arrives. They can be good eating too. One of Wyoming’s top chefs says groundhog is best when cooked in a smoker with a pork rub.
Mark HeinzFebruary 04, 2026
Lawmakers Worried About Foreign-Owned Ag Land, Real Estate Agents Not So Much
The newly unveiled USDA portal that tracks foreign-owned ag land in the U.S. has been hailed by GOP lawmakers and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins as a good step in the right direction. Real estate agents, however, don't seem as concerned with the issue.
Kate MeadowsFebruary 04, 2026
Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman 'Looking Seriously' At U.S. House Run
Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman told Cowboy State Daily he is considering a run for Wyoming's U.S. House and has formed an exploratory committee to look into a campaign. "I will have a decision after session – one way or another," he said.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 04, 2026
Wyoming To Gain 70+ Minutes Of Daylight In Feb.; Could Trigger Wet Heavy Snow Too
Wyoming will gain over 70 minutes of daylight in February as "solar spring" begins, which will make days longer and warmer. Meteorologists say that can lead to massive amounts of wet, heavy snow like the kind that paralyzed Cheyenne five years ago.
Andrew RossiFebruary 04, 2026
Tom Kelly Announces Run For Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Tom Kelly, a freshman lawmaker from Sheridan who is also a college professor, said Wednesday he is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction. He arrived in Wyoming in 2019 leaving Illinois for Colorado, until Colorado became "just Illinois with mountains."
Clair McFarlandFebruary 04, 2026
Split Ruling Keeps Star Plunge Case Alive, Lets State Proceed With Improvements
A state judge’s mixed decision on Monday will allow redevelopment to continue at Hot Springs State Park and lets the Star Plunge lawsuit proceed. That leaves the popular amenity at the park in limbo.
Renée JeanFebruary 04, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsFebruary 04, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday's headlines include: * Cody Roberts To Go Trial * Freedom Caucus Vs PRCA * Greatest Way To Haul A Snowmobile
Mac WatsonFebruary 04, 2026