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Douglas And Glenrock A ‘Bermuda Triangle’ For Disappearing Amazon Packages
People living in Douglas and Glenrock, Wyoming, are reporting that their Amazon packages are going missing, often landing in Gillette, where they are then listed as "undeliverable." Amazon says it’s looking into the problem.
Renée JeanJanuary 31, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, January 31, 2026
Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 31, 2026
Alleged Green River Bomber Sane Enough For Identity Fraud Trial
The man accused of sending a bomb to his estranged wife’s Green River home in 1982 and blowing her finger off is sane enough to face trial on fraud charges, a judge ruled this week. He was on the lam for more than 40 years before being caught in 2025.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 31, 2026
Critics: Self-Defense Legal Fee Reimbursement Bill Could Spark Court Chaos
A former Washakie County prosecutor is critical of a bill forcing counties to pay back the legal fees of Wyomingites cleared of murder or manslaughter charges in shootings ruled as self-defense. He said it would throw courts into chaos.
Mark HeinzJanuary 30, 2026
Jonathan Lange: The Supreme Court Owes Us An Explanation
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Wyoming has protected unborn citizens since its inception. What compelling interest could possibly trump that fundamental right? The Wyoming Supreme Court owes us an explanation.”
Jonathan LangeJanuary 30, 2026
Wyoming Has Two New Champion Trees (Yes, It's A Real Thing)
A Lombardy Poplar in Riverton and a Utah Juniper in Fremont County are the newest Wyoming State Champion Trees. The two trees have been verified as the best specimens of their kind growing in Wyoming.
Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2026
Trucker Who Killed One EMT, Injured Another In Crash Gets 12-14 Years In Prison
A Sweetwater County judge sentenced a Haitian trucker Friday to 12-14 years in prison for plowing into an ambulance, killing one EMT and injuring another. The deceased EMT's grandfather said he forgave the trucker, to shed his bitterness and his anger.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2026
The Great Pronghorn Massacre: Wind Wipes Out Herd Of Museum's Pronghorn Statues
Ten Pronghorn statues the Campbell County Rockpile Museum in Gillette ordered for their Parade of Pronghorns fundraiser were destroyed during a massive windstorm last month. This week, replacement statues arrived safe and intact.
Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2026
Wyoming - CSU Basketball Showdown Reveals Two Programs At A Crossroads
As Colorado State prepares to leave the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-12, and Wyoming fights to remain nationally competitive, this year’s hardwood Border War spotlights a pair of athletic programs bouncing in different directions.
David MadisonJanuary 30, 2026
Adding Land To Wind River Reservation Is Part Of Bison Reintroduction Plan
Opponents and proponents of a bison reintroduction project on the Wind River Reservation both say restoring bison to the area involves another goal: increasing the size of the reservation to accommodate them.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2026
Dennis Sun: The Milk Mustache is Back
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "I hope this new law will help the dairy industry, which throughout the past few years has had some low times. It is not an easy business, but those in the industry realize to succeed they must have a large dairy."
Dennis SunJanuary 30, 2026
Wind Project Cut To Twice The Size Of Cheyenne, Critics Say It’s Still Too Big
A huge Laramie County wind project three times the size of Cheyenne has been cut back by a third, but critics on Thursday said it’s still too big. Another wind/hydrogen project in Converse County, Pronghorn H2, also has reduced its proposed footprint.
David MadisonJanuary 30, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, January 30, 2026
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJanuary 30, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, January 30, 2026
Friday's headlines include: * Rock Springs ICE Protest * Hageman Town Hall Gets Heated * Councilman Calls Rock Springs Flag "Butt Ugly"
Mac WatsonJanuary 30, 2026
At Hageman's Thermopolis Townhall, Attendees Yelled More At Each Other Than At Her
Attendees clamored and yelled at Rep. Harriet Hageman's townhall in Thermopolis on Thursday with the topic of immigration enforcement causing most of the drama. But most people yelled at each other more than at Hageman.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2026
Casper Man Faces Charges for December Stabbing, Dragging of Ex-Girlfriend
A 41-year-old Casper man faces a potential life sentence on charges related to the Dec. 18 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in an apartment complex hallway. Police say he dragged her by her hair before stabbing her.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 30, 2026
Scott Clem: We’re Drowning In False Narratives — And We Don’t Care
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Entire social and political movements — like we’re witnessing today — are built on fear, suspicion, and narratives divorced from reality. In our polarized society, this has become routine, even in Wyoming."
Scott ClemJanuary 29, 2026
Rock Springs Councilman: New City Flag Looks Like Something From Third World Country
Rock Springs City Councilman Rick Milonas says the new city flag, designed by a 17-year-old student, is a “terrible fit for the community” and the “most butt-ugly thing I’ve ever seen." The city council adopted the new flag by an 8-1 vote last week.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 29, 2026
Protesters Block ICE From Leaving Hotel In Rock Springs
Protesters surrounded ICE vehicles at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in Rock Springs and prevented officers from leaving the hotel parking lot on Thursday. Rock Springs police responded to help the federal officers, who left town after police removed the blockade.
Justin GeorgeJanuary 29, 2026
Two Snowmobilers Die After Collisions With Trees in Western Wyoming
In three days, Teton County Search and Rescue responded to three snowmobiling incidents. There were two fatalities, both involving snowmobiles that collided with trees.
Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2026
January Is Baby Boom Month For Yellowstone Grizzlies, Researchers Discover
The new crop of grizzly cubs that will emerge this spring to the delight of visitors in Yellowstone have likely already been born, researchers say. A long-term study nailed down January as the month when most grizzly cubs in Yellowstone are born.
Mark HeinzJanuary 29, 2026
Wyoming’s Tourism Leaders View Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame As Game-Changer For State
Wyoming tourism leaders are hailing the ProRodeo Hall of Fame's vote to move from Colorado to Cheyenne as a game-changer for the industry. They are projecting a $252 million economic impact over 10 years while boosting rodeo culture statewide.
Renée JeanJanuary 29, 2026
Guest Column: Fulfilling UW’s Land-Grant and Statutory Missions
UW Board of Trustees chair Kermit Brown writes, "It would be a terrible shame if misunderstandings regarding what being a land-grant university really means end up being the cause of cuts that severely harm UW’s ability to fulfill its land-grant mission."
Guest ColumnJanuary 29, 2026
UW Student Leaders Protest Proposed $40 Million State Budget Cut To University
Students at the University of Wyoming say they aren't waiting for the Legislature to finalize its budget before fighting back against cuts they worry could slash funding by 15%. They say the cuts will hurt UW's ability to generate future revenue for Wyoming.
David MadisonJanuary 29, 2026