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When Spalding walked into a Gillette home three months ago, he was near death — hypothermic and half his face had been destroyed by a huge abscess. Three months later, he’s beat the odds to make a full recovery.

Miracle Cat With Half A Face Beats The Odds With Full Recovery

When Spalding walked into a Gillette home three months ago, he was near death — hypothermic and half his face had been destroyed by a huge abscess. Three months later, he’s beat the odds to make a full recovery.

Andrew RossiJune 21, 2025

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Joan Barron: The Dark Side Of Pro Rodeo Life

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Since this is the outdoor rodeo season in Wyoming and the West, it was timely to watch an old gem last week on TCM. It was a 1952 black-and-white movie from RKO titled 'The Lusty Men.'"

Joan BarronJune 21, 2025

Jim Tang has been chasing storms for a decade, but said the huge Nebraska tornado he saw on Monday is a “once-in-a-lifetime” encounter. “As a storm chaser, that kind of tornado is your career goal,” he told Cowboy State Daily.

Storm Chaser In Awe After Capturing ‘Once-In-A-Lifetime’ Tornado

Jim Tang has been chasing storms for a decade, but said the huge Nebraska tornado he got up close and personal with Monday is a “once-in-a-lifetime” encounter. “As a storm chaser, that kind of tornado is your career goal,” he told Cowboy State Daily.

Andrew RossiJune 21, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, June 21, 2025

It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.

Jake NicholsJune 21, 2025

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Guest Column: Setting The Record Straight On Federal Land Sale Proposal

Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Unfortunately, a lot of the talk surrounding Sen. Lee's efforts has been misleading or flat out untrue, and as this proposal takes shape in the Senate, it’s important that everyone be armed with accurate information. Here are the facts..."

Guest ColumnJune 21, 2025

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The Roundup: A Conversation With Shannon Smith

This week, host Wendy Corr chats with historian and author Shannon Smith. Smith's research into the Fetterman Fight in Sheridan County put her in the spotlight for Kevin Costner's "The West" docuseries, which airs this week.

Wendy CorrJune 20, 2025

Leaders of the Wyoming Legislature range from lukewarm to angry about the proposed sale of federal public lands in Wyoming and 10 other Western states. And even though they can’t do anything about it, they’re hearing from constituents. Pictured are House Speaker Chip Neiman, left, and Senate President Bo Biteman; background is Adobe Town in the Red Desert of southwest Wyoming.

Wyo Legislative Leaders Range From Lukewarm To Angry On Public Lands Sale 

Leaders of the Wyoming Legislature range from lukewarm to angry about the proposed sale of federal public lands in Wyoming and 10 other Western states. And even though they can’t do anything about it, they’re hearing from constituents.

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025

The entrance to Barr Nunn carries the logo that depicts the former Wardwell Field airport it's built on.

Despite Opposition From Bar Nunn Residents, Natrona County OKs Nuclear Project

Natrona County commissioners got an earful from locals opposed to Radiant Nuclear’s planned project near Bar Nunn. Then they voted to support the company getting a $25 million grant from the Wyoming Business Council.

David MadisonJune 20, 2025

Shelby Holder of Kemmerer set the new state record for a tiger trout with this 14-pound, 15.2-ounce whooper he caught on the Hams Fork River near Viva Naughton Reservoir. The previous record tiger trout were caught in 2024 and 2023 in the same vicinity.

After Breaking All But One Fishing Rod, Wyoming Man Catches Record Tiger Trout

Shelby Holder of Kemmerer had already broken three of his four fly rods when he decided to go fishing early on June 6. He ended up landing the new Wyoming state record tiger trout, a nearly 15-pound fish.

David MadisonJune 20, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Cows and Sage Grouse are Compatible

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Producers caught a breath of fresh air when a study was published by the University of Idaho, which found, “Moderate cattle grazing on public lands does not reduce sage grouse nest success, according to a newly published 10-year study."

Dennis SunJune 20, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Family Issues Should Be Bipartisan, Again

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Marriage and family are not Freedom Caucus issues. Neither is the restoration of the American Family a Republican issue. The traditional nuclear family is the foundation of a healthy society."

Jonathan LangeJune 20, 2025

Wyoming is No. 1 in the nation when it comes to sound money policy, a movement to return gold and silver as legal currency. Wyomingites also don’t have to pay sales tax when buying the precious metals.

Wyoming Closer To Using Gold And Silver As Legal Currency

Wyoming is No. 1 in the nation when it comes to sound money policy, a movement to return gold and silver as legal currency. Wyomingites also don’t have to pay sales tax when buying or selling the precious metals.

Renée JeanJune 20, 2025

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Casper Woman Accused Of Shooting At Pregnant Mistress Of Friend’s Husband

A 26-year-old Casper woman faces five charges for allegedly shooting at a woman who claimed she was pregnant by a friend’s husband. She waived her preliminary hearing Thursday, and told police she only wanted to scare the other woman.

Dale KillingbeckJune 20, 2025

The small, rural Wyoming town of Dayton could only watch and pray as the Elk Fire burns across the mountain face of the Bighorns above in this October 2024 file photo.

‘Roadless Rule’ Leaves Wyoming Vulnerable To More Huge Wildfires, Hageman Says

The 24-year-old federal Clinton Roadless Rule is largely to blame for Wyoming’s devastating wildfires, Rep. Harriet Hageman says. She told Wyoming legislators Thursday that more blazes are in store if the rule isn’t changed.

Mark HeinzJune 20, 2025

Jayden Roccaforte, a 22-year-old Cheyenne man with four national speech championship wins to his name, was arrested Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa, on claims he caused a “disturbance” at the National Speech and Debate tournament that caused the clearing of the event venue.

Cheyenne Man Arrested After Causing Panic At National Speech And Debate Tourney

A 22-year-old Cheyenne man with four national speech championship wins to his name was arrested Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa, on claims he created a panic at the National Speech and Debate tournament that cleared the venue. He faces charges of disorderly conduct and drug possession.

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025

Wyoming homeschooled middle schoolers and their parents say Wyoming needs a “Tebow Rule” to make sure sports and activities are open to them in their local school districts. State Rep. Martha Lawley, R-Worland, said she plans to introduce such a bill.

Homeschool Students, Parents Say Wyoming Needs ‘Tebow Rule’ For Sports, Activities

Wyoming homeschooled middle schoolers and their parents say Wyoming needs a “Tebow Rule” to make sure sports and activities are open to them in their local school districts.

Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025

At an early-morning town hall meeting in Newcastle on Friday, June 20, 2025, Rep. Harriet Hageman fielded a lot of questions about selling off federal public lands. Hageman said she doesn’t know why the Senate exempted Montana and claims of a huge selloff are “silly.”

Hageman Says Claims Of Huge Selloff Of Federal Public Land Is 'Silly'

At an early-morning town hall meeting in Newcastle on Friday, Rep. Harriet Hageman fielded a lot of questions about selling off federal public lands. She said she doesn’t know why the Senate exempted Montana and claims of a huge selloff are “silly.”

Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025

A Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper rolled his vehicle Friday morning, June 20, 2025, near Cheyenne while grappling the truck wheel of a homicide suspect who was fleeing Colorado, the local sheriff says.

Wyoming Trooper Rolls Vehicle Stopping Colorado Homicide Suspect

A Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper rolled his vehicle Friday morning near Cheyenne while grappling the truck wheel of a homicide suspect who was fleeing Colorado, the local sheriff says.

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Stop The Public Lands Grab

Dear editor: Ask yourselves who will benefit from this land grab. It won’t be regular Wyomingites; it will be wealthy developers coming in from out of state or even out of the country who will be lining their pockets in the end.

June 20, 2025

Jaycee Morgan Cherny

In ‘Extremely Rare’ Case, Rock Springs Woman Charged With Making Child Porn

In what authorities say is an “extremely rare” case, a Rock Springs woman is facing child pornography charges in Sweetwater County felony court. She’s scheduled to plead Monday on charges she made, delivered and possessed child porn.

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025

Star Valley Search and Rescue's jet skis returned to shore after the search and recovery of Joyce Balls, who died after falling into the Snake River Canyon on Wednesday afternoon.

Idaho Woman Dies After 100-Foot Fall Into Snake River Near Alpine

An 89-year-old Idaho woman died Wednesday when she fell 100 feet into the Snake River near Alpine, Wyoming. She was picnicking with family when she “lost her footing,” authorities say. A drone located the woman, who was recovered less than a mile away.

Andrew RossiJune 19, 2025

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