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"Daddy Was Mad At Mommy": Young Girl Finds Mother Dead In Riverton Murder Case

The young daughter of a 24-year-old woman found dead Saturday, shot in the face in a Riverton motel room, told authorities: “Daddy was mad at Mommy,” and “Mommy’s dead,” court documents say.

Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMarch 11, 2026

Digitally created Antlers Arch sign with the Teton mountains in the background.

Jackson Hole’s Debates Are Getting Bigger - So Is the Local News Covering Them

AntlersArch.com and the Teton Tattle newsletter aim to bring independent, locally rooted coverage to one of Wyoming’s most influential communities.

March 11, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wednesday's headlines include: * Gordon Vetoes SAPA * School Confirms Teacher in Video * Yellowstone Spots First Grizzly Of 2026

Mac WatsonMarch 11, 2026

J.R. Riggins represents House District 59 in Casper.

Guest Column: SAPA – A Solution Looking For A Problem

Rep. J.R. Riggins writes, "The Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA) wants to protect gun owners from wide-reaching federal firearm confiscation. I certainly agree, but the failure to cite federal law leaves Wyoming law enforcement to speculate throughout the day about whether they are complying with SAPA."

Guest ColumnMarch 10, 2026

Wellspring Health Access in Casper is Wyoming's only surgical abortion clinic.

Pro-Choicers Want Retired Judge To Hear Case Against 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban

The pro-choice coalition that has sued to block every abortion restriction Wyoming has passed since 2022 is challenging the state’s “Heartbeat” act. It filed Tuesday for a retired judge who has already blocked two abortion restrictions to hear the case.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Ken Buck: A Tale Of Two Cities — How The Lie Of Socialism Is Hurting America

Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The left would like to convince the public that the American dream has been replaced by a socialist fervor. It hasn't. But progressives continue to try to foist their radical agenda on everyday families."

Ken BuckMarch 10, 2026

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

Immigrant Trucker Freed After Wyoming Judge Rejects Homeland Security Policy

A Wyoming judge rejected a new DHS policy that detains immigrants who have been living in the U.S. consistently during their immigration proceedings. He also ordered a bond hearing for a detained immigrant trucker, who is now free while his case continues.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Cheyenne City Council voted Monday to delay a final decision on forcibly annexing a farm that sells sells fresh, local produce for eight months after hours of testimony from concerned residents.

Cheyenne City Council Postpones Final Vote On Annexation Of Farm For 8 Months

Cheyenne City Council voted Monday to delay a final decision on forcibly annexing a farm that sells fresh, local produce for eight months after hours of testimony from concerned residents.

Kate MeadowsMarch 10, 2026

Gov. Mark Gordon, left, and Rep. JD Williams.

Governments Can Keep Collecting Union Dues After Gordon Vetoes Ban

Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have barred Wyoming agencies from deducting union and political dues from paychecks. He said he’s frustrated with “the increasing trend of out-of-state interests influencing legislation.”

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

A pumpjack works an oil well in Converse County, Wyoming.

Huge Wyoming 5,000-Well Oil Project Loses In Court, But Drilling Continues 

A federal judge threw out approval for Wyoming’s massive 5,000-well Converse County Oil and Gas Project over environmental flaws. But drilling continues under a different plan as conservationists and industry battle over wildlife and revenue.

David MadisonMarch 10, 2026

School District 'Aware' Of Video Showing Cheyenne Teacher Begging Student

Laramie County School District 1 says it’s “aware” of a video showing a Cheyenne junior high teacher on his knees begging a student, telling her that, “I did something very wrong.” One parent told Cowboy State Daily it is "creepy" and "it pissed me off."

Greg JohnsonMarch 10, 2026

A prolonged, significant high wind event is predicted for southeastern Wyoming with gusts up 100 mph between Wednesday evening and Saturday especially along the problematic spots on I-80 and I-25.

No Joke: 100 MPH Winds Forecast For Southeastern Wyoming This Week

A "prolonged, significant high wind event" is predicted for southeastern Wyoming between Wednesday and Saturday with gusts up 100 mph — especially along problematic spots on I-80 and I-25. “The winds are going to howl,” said meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiMarch 10, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that the head of the Wyoming Highway Patrol Col. Tim Cameron is retiring.

WYDOT Announces Retirement Of Wyoming Highway Patrol Chief

The Wyoming Dept of Transportation on Tuesday announced the Wyoming Highway Patrol’s administrator is retiring. Col. Tim Cameron said he was planning on retiring, and his exit isn't due to overtime and staffing controversies in the agency.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Here Come The Bears: Yellowstone's First Grizzly Of 2026 Spotted

The first official sighting of a grizzly in Yellowstone has been confirmed. Park officials say the male bear was, not surprisingly, eating. He was spotted feeding on a bison carcass in the northern half of the park on Monday.

Andrew RossiMarch 10, 2026

Gordon Vetoes Second Amendment Protection Act, Trump's ICE Agrees

Noting the Trump administration backs him, Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday vetoed the Second Amendment Protection Act - a bill condemned by all 23 Wyoming sheriffs. The bill would penalize Wyoming agencies that help with federal gun enforcement operations.

Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2026

Laramie County Sheriffs Office patrol car 3 10 26

Teen In Custody After Woman Shot In Back Of Head South Of Cheyenne

A teen is in custody after a 41-year-old woman was shot in the back of her head in her home Friday, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. The woman was life-flighted to a Colorado hospital, where she died.

Greg JohnsonMarch 10, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMarch 10, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Tuesday's headlines include: * Bizarre School Video * Gov Didn't Sign Education Bill * Kemmerer Nuke Plant Moves Ahead

Mac WatsonMarch 10, 2026

Dave Simpson: 'CheckGate' Comes Up Puny On The Scandal Scale

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Now that the official verdict is that nobody did anything wrong, it's a little extreme to call it a 'scandal.' Seems more like a 'flap,' a 'fray,' or 'a big Hoo-Ha.' It might not even qualify for official “Gate” status."

Dave SimpsonMarch 10, 2026

Gov. Mark Gordon, left, and Sen. Chris Rothfuss

Nearly $4 Billion Wyoming Education Plan Goes Into Law Without Gordon’s Signature

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday let the state’s new $3.9 billion K-12 education plan become law without his signature. He said his biggest issue was the Legislature cordoning off instructional funding so it can't help "if a school loses a roof.”

Clair McFarlandMarch 09, 2026

An Iranian blockade sent crude oil above $100 a barrel on Monday, March 9, 2026, boosting producer profits and state revenues. But Wyoming’s oil patches aren’t likely to see that spur production, and economists say the blockade will boost inflation and tank demand.

Why Spike In Oil Prices To Over $100 Is Unlikely To Spur More Drilling In Wyoming

An Iranian blockade sent crude oil above $100 a barrel on Monday, boosting producer profits and state revenues. But Wyoming’s oil patches aren’t likely to see that spur production, and economists say the blockade will boost inflation and tank demand.

Renée JeanMarch 09, 2026

Full Speed Ahead: TerraPower Can Officially Move Forward With Nuclear Plant

TerraPower officially received a construction permit Monday for its first-of-a-kind Natrium reactor in Kemmerer. “This demonstrates advanced nuclear technology is moving from concept to commercialization," the CEO said of the Bill Gates-backed project.

David MadisonMarch 09, 2026

Four teens in this Chevy Impala escaped serious injury when they collided head-on with a semi south of Gillette on Sunday. They then were struck by a second semi.

Four Teens Walk Away From Head-On With Semi South Of Gillette

Four teenagers escaped serious injury after colliding with a semitruck head-on while trying to pass three other vehicles in a no-passing zone on Highway 59 about 30 miles south of Gillette on Sunday. The 18-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Greg JohnsonMarch 09, 2026

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