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Tom Lubnau: The Days When High Powered Cattle Barons Ruled Wyoming
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Today, we have the modern-day equivalent of Big Cattle trying to take over Wyoming. Instead of using guns and marauders, they finance the political process, slick advertising and politicians to accomplish their ends."
Tom LubnauJuly 26, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Never Kick A Cowpie On A Hot Summer Day
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “There are various western codes that define Wyoming people. The most famous is the Code of the West. But there are other versions, too.”
Bill SniffinJuly 26, 2025
Guest Column: The Promise of Modular Nuclear Energy in Wyoming
Peter Gottfried, who serves on the Wyoming Energy Resources Council, writes, "Wyoming has an unprecedented opportunity to embrace modular nuclear energy — a move that promises not only environmental stewardship but also substantial economic benefits."
Guest ColumnJuly 26, 2025
Evanston’s Hillcrest Motel, A Sanctuary For Squatters, Catches Fire Again
One of the buildings of the defunct Hillcrest Motel in Evanston, Wyoming, was destroyed Saturday in an early-morning fire. There have been about eight fires in three years with a persistent squatter inhabitation at the motel complex.
Clair McFarlandJuly 26, 2025
Wacey Schalla: What It's Like To Be The World's Top-Ranked Bull Rider
Bull riders have been coming to Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo for close to a century. But they arrived this year in a moment when rodeo, and the wider Western culture, has never been cooler, as the entire nation appears enthralled with anything to do with the American West.
Zakary SonntagJuly 26, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, July 26, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsJuly 26, 2025
'High-Country Harasser' Arrested on Continental Divide Trail In Carbon County
Nicholas “Cottonmouth” Sampson — aka the “High-Country Harasser” — was arrested in Carbon County on Thursday after allegedly threatening and attacking hikers along the Continental Divide Trail for years, authorities report.
Clair McFarlandJuly 26, 2025
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Opposes More Nuclear Waste Storage Sites
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is pushing back against expanding nuclear waste storage in the state, opposing efforts supported by some Republicans, the state’s Libertarian Party and others. It also follows a Trump order to fast-track nuclear production.
Clair McFarlandJuly 26, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Piper Fennimore
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with chef, author, and marketing strategist Piper Fennimore. Piper talks about her love for food, the disease that derailed her plans, and her love for her newfound home in Wyoming!
Wendy CorrJuly 25, 2025
Dennis Sun: The Real Threat Of The New World Screwworm
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The threat of the New World screwworm is real and knocking at our door. Impacts to the cattle industry have been making the news, but in reality, this pest affects all warm-blooded animals – large or small."
Dennis SunJuly 25, 2025
18 Months After Name Change, Wyomingites Still Argue Over ‘Swastika Lake’
Nearly 18 months after Swastika Lake in Albany County was renamed Knight Lake, there’s still controversy and arguments over whether the change was justified or erased history.
Mark HeinzJuly 25, 2025
Officer Who Set Off Fatal Shootout Gives Up Certification, Can’t Be A Wyoming Cop
The former Thermopolis police sergeant who triggered a fatal shootout when he unlawfully entered a suspect’s home surrendered his state policing certification Thursday. That means Mike Mascorro can’t be a cop in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2025
Cheyenne’s Rodeo Week Inspires Huge Shopping Sprees, Millions In Economic Impact
Rodeo season in Cheyenne brings a surge of shoppers and record-breaking sales. Local businesses are projected to reap millions in economic benefits during the city’s iconic Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Renée JeanJuly 25, 2025
Letter To The Editor: You're Batting .500 On Your Ozzy Osbourne Coverage
Dear editor: I found the 7/24/2025 Cartoon of the day #1 depicting Ozzy with a dove only days after his passing neither amusing nor appropriate. However....
July 25, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Preventing Firearm Suicide In Wyoming
Dear editor: The latest finalized data from the CDC shows Wyoming had the highest rate of gun suicide in the nation – more than twice the national average and ten times higher than the state with the lowest rate.
July 25, 2025
Quadriplegic Photographer’s ‘Epic’ Slow Motion Bull Ride Video Is 21 Seconds Of Pain
A 49-year-old quadriplegic photographer from Cheyenne who typically focuses on wildlife and landscapes has been enjoying Cheyenne Frontier Days this week. He caught an “epic” bull ride in slow motion that’s 21 seconds of adrenaline and pain.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 25, 2025
Cheyenne Frontier Days Was First Civilian Show For Thunderbirds 72 Years Ago
The famous Air Force Thunderbirds have touched down in Cheyenne ahead of their Saturday Wings Over Wyoming show. The squad's first civilian air show was the 1953 Cheyenne Frontier Days, and the Thunderbirds have been back every year since but two.
Renée JeanJuly 25, 2025
Rancher Tries To Save Elk Calf Mauled In Mountain Lion Attack
A Montana outdoorsman and rancher found an elk calf that had been critically hurt in a mountain lion attack and took it into his home. The calf died, but he doesn’t regret trying to save it. It also follows a trend of more mountain lion sightings.
Mark HeinzJuly 25, 2025
Rule Would Let Trappers Off Hook For Some Otter Killings, But They Can’t Keep Pelts
A proposed change in Wyoming Game and Fish regulations would let trappers off the hook for “unintentionally” killing otters. But they’d have to surrender the otters’ carcasses to Game and Fish.
Mark HeinzJuly 25, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, July 25, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsJuly 25, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, July 25, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * Spaghetti Western Saviors * Monsoon At Cheyenne Frontier Days * Mom Of Missing Cody Woman Asks For Public’s Help
Wendy CorrJuly 25, 2025
Letter To The Editor: I Am Disappointed In Wyoming PBS CEO Joanna Kail
Dear editor: I believe the statements made by CEO Joanna Kail regarding bias and audience decline are both misleading and potentially damaging to the long-standing credibility and public trust earned by PBS.
July 25, 2025
Man Who Walked Into Sheriff's Office And Confessed To Molesting Child Makes Plea
A 73-year-old Green River man who walked into the local sheriff’s office last summer and announced he’d fondled a preteen girl decades earlier pleaded “no contest” on Thursday. Prosecutors agreed to cap their prison sentence request at five years.
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2025
Wyoming Counties Lobby Department Of Interior For More Input On Federal Lands
Campbell and Converse counties this week sent expansive letters to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum lobbying for more input on federal lands. But one Campbell County commissioner says he wouldn’t have signed off on his county’s letter given a do-over.
David MadisonJuly 24, 2025