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The sudden death of a 21-year-old Casper man has left his family devastated. Braeden Rayner was traveling on I-25 Sunday, July 27, 2025, when the SUV he was in rolled. A year ago, he prophetically posted to Facebook how life can end “in the blink of an eye.”

Sudden Death Of Casper 21-Year-Old In Rollover Leaves Family Devastated

The sudden death of a 21-year-old Casper man has left his family devastated. Braeden Rayner was traveling on I-25 Sunday when the SUV he was in rolled. A year ago, he prophetically posted to Facebook how life can end “in the blink of an eye.”

Dale KillingbeckJuly 29, 2025

Campbell County Courthouse in Gillette, Wyoming.

Supreme Court Sides With Wyoming Public Defender Who Quit Over Contempt Order

A Gillette-based state judge didn’t take the proper steps when holding a tardy public defense attorney in contempt, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The lawyer quit after the judge punished him, worsening a critical shortage of public defenders.

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025

Texas-based Crusoe is teaming up with Wyoming-based Tallgrass to build a huge 1.8-giggawatt data center in Cheyenne. Pictured is a Crusoe data center in Abeline, Texas, that's expanding to 1.2 gigawatts.

Cheyenne To Get Massive AI Data Center Powered By Gas And Carbon Capture

Cheyenne is about to get its largest artificial intelligence data center yet, at 1.8 gigawatts. Wyoming company Tallgrass and Texas-based Crusoe say the center will be powered by Wyoming natural gas, along with carbon capture technology.

Renée JeanJuly 29, 2025

Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

Teen Hiking Near Yellowstone Geyser Suffers ‘Significant Thermal Burns’

A 17-year-old tourist suffered “significant thermal burns” while hiking in the Lone Star Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park on Monday morning. He broke through the thermal crust and into the scalding water.

Andrew RossiJuly 29, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Four Years Later, The Late Sen. Mike Enzi Remembered As One Of Wyoming’s Great Leaders

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Has it really been four years already? Mike Enzi was such a wonderful leader for Wyoming. He is missed.”

Bill SniffinJuly 29, 2025

Gap Pucci with one of his horses.

Letter To The Editor: Gap Pucci Enters the Pearly Gates

Dear editor: I really appreciate the excellent article about the life of my old friend, Gap Pucci. So special that the nuns are going to buy his home.

July 29, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Tuesday’s headlines include: - Who’s Running For Governor? - World’s Largest Wildlife Overpass - Fire Chief & Wife Arrested For Child Abuse

Reilly StrandJuly 29, 2025

Colorado is about halfway through building what officials are touting as the world’s largest wildlife overpass – a $15 million megastructure spanning six lanes of Interstate 25 south of Denver.

Colorado Halfway Done With World’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Spanning I-25

Colorado is about halfway through building what officials are touting as the world’s largest wildlife overpass. It’s a $15 million megastructure spanning six lanes of Interstate 25 south of Denver.

Mark HeinzJuly 29, 2025

Harriet Hageman’s potential bid for Wyoming governor has put other candidates on hold. Only two have officially declared and others, including Secretary of State Chuck Gray, wait for her decision.

Hageman's Popularity Has Many Uncertain If They’ll Run For Governor

Harriet Hageman’s potential bid for Wyoming governor has put other candidates on hold. Only two have officially declared and others, including Secretary of State Chuck Gray, wait for her decision.

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2025

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Guest Column: Nuclear Is A Devil That Must Be Exorcised From The State

Campbell County Commissioner Scott Clem writes, "[With nuclear], we won't have any hunting or fishing, everyone will get cancer, our hospitals will be overwhelmed, our pets' heads will fall off, and our babies will start to be born with a third eyeball that's blind."

Guest ColumnJuly 28, 2025

Cheyenne’s Bryan “Alf” Grzegorczyk had planned a celebratory drink following his once-in-a-lifetime Thunderbirds flight to salute everyone who nominated him for the honor. But after flying at 9 Gs, all Alf could manage was a celebratory nap.

Cheyenne Man Pulls 9 Gs With Thunderbirds, Then Takes A Nap

Cheyenne’s Bryan “Alf” Grzegorczyk had planned a celebratory drink following his once-in-a-lifetime Thunderbirds flight to salute everyone who nominated him for the honor. But after flying at 9 Gs, all Alf could manage was a celebratory nap.

Renée JeanJuly 28, 2025

Controversy has been stirring regarding a channel connecting Pine Creek and the New Fork River near Pinedale. Anglers have used the channel to move boats between the creek and river for years, but now some are alleging that a landowner there is blocking it off.

Floater And Fishing Access Fight Flares Over Channel Near Pinedale

Anglers and locals say a new landowner is blocking a historic channel connecting Pine Creek and the New Fork River near Pinedale, raising the temperature over public access and state law.

Mark HeinzJuly 28, 2025

A Casper Fire Department truck and Banner Health ambulance block Indian Paintbrush Street on Casper’s southwest side.

FBI, ATF Called To Casper After ‘Suspicious Package’ Closes Neighborhood

The FBI and ATF are being called in to help Casper Police Department investigate a “suspicious package” that closed streets and prompted recommendations that area residents leave their homes Monday.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 28, 2025

Arrest warrants were issued last week for Darrick M. Mittlestadt, chief of Laramie County Fire District No. 1, and his wife Angela Mittlestadt, accusing them of starving their adopted son, 13, and chaining his room shut. The teen weighed 50 pounds when the alleged abuse was discovered.

Wyoming Fire Chief, Wife Accused Of Starving Adopted Son, 13, Blocking Room Shut

Arrest warrants were issued last week for the chief of Laramie County Fire District No. 1 and his wife, who are accused of starving their adopted son, 13, and blocking his room shut. The teen weighed 50 pounds when the alleged abuse was discovered.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 28, 2025

The former director of a domestic violence center in Lusk is facing a felony theft charge on claims she stole more than $65,000 from the nonprofit group. An investigative report alleges Sabrina Kruse had a secret debit card linked to the center’s account.

Former Lusk Domestic Violence Center Director Accused Of Stealing $65K From Group

The former director of a domestic violence center in Lusk is facing a felony theft charge on claims she stole more than $65,000 from the nonprofit group. An investigative report alleges Sabrina Kruse had a secret debit card linked to the center’s account.

Clair McFarlandJuly 28, 2025

A lifeless dove found near a curb. Another beneath a tree. Then dozens more, mostly found within a tight radius of Rock Springs known as the “Tree Streets.” They died of a virus — not bird flu — Wyoming Game and Fish told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

Game And Fish Says Disease Caused Dozens Of Doves Drop Dead In Rock Springs

A lifeless dove found near a curb. Another beneath a tree. Then dozens more, mostly found within a tight radius of Rock Springs known as the “Tree Streets.” They died of a virus — not bird flu — Wyoming Game and Fish told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

Tracie SullivanJuly 28, 2025

A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper makes a stop in this file photo.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers To Take On ICE Functions

Wyoming Highway Patrol has joined a growing list of agencies that have agreed to do some ICE enforcement. Gov. Mark Gordon announced the agreement Monday for WHP troopers to “assist ICE with immigration enforcement while performing their regular duties.”  

Clair McFarlandJuly 28, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Another Year At The Daddy Of 'Em All

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “In the world of theater, they talk about 'suspension of disbelief' to enjoy a play. Here in Cheyenne during Frontier Days, you have to 'suspend thrift and frugality' to enjoy yourself. It ain't cheap.”

Dave SimpsonJuly 28, 2025

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