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Venus Bontadelli says she moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Powell Woman Who 'Escaped' California Politics Sues City To Keep Pygmy Goat

A California woman moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

K.J. Gillenwater has channeled her knowledge of the military and national security from a career as a Navy Russian linguist into a successful sci-fi book series, "The Genesis Machine." She lives in Cody and also writes rom-coms and supernatural thrillers.

Wyoming Author Channels Career As A Navy Russian Linguist Into Her Books

K.J. Gillenwater has channeled her knowledge of the military and national security from a career as a Navy Russian linguist into a successful sci-fi book series, "The Genesis Machine." She lives in Cody and also writes rom-coms and supernatural thrillers.

Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2025

Jo Orchard, 84, of Ten Sleep has been inspired by Wyoming and its people since the 1970s. She has channeled that love into her original buckskin dresses, beaded art and quilts.

Ten Sleep Buckskin Artist Tans Hides With Brains And Makes Thread From Sinew

Mavis “Jo” Orchard of Ten Sleep creates authentic Wyoming artistic masterpieces from buckskin and makes hand-appliquĂ©d quilts. She’s taught herself traditional methods, like brain-tanning hides and making her own thread from sinew.

Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2025

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Uinta County Voters Defeat $40.6 Million Tax Project By More Than 2-To-1 Margin

Uinta County voters don’t want to pay an additional 1% tax for a new swimming pool and other projects totaling about $40.6 million. They voted more than 2-to-1 against the controversial proposal.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

Through past reporting and a slew of point-blank inquiries this week, Cowboy State Daily has determined that half of the Wyoming House of Representatives, which has 62 members, are not Freedom Caucus members or say they're not Freedom Caucus members. Pictured is former Freedom Caucus chairman Rep. John Bear.

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Membership Survey: 31 House Reps Say They're Not Members

Through past reporting and a slew of point-blank inquiries this week, Cowboy State Daily has determined that half of the Wyoming House of Representatives, which has 62 members, are not Freedom Caucus members or say they're not Freedom Caucus members.

Clair McFarland & Jackson WalkerNovember 06, 2025

Members of Wyoming’s delegation applauded President Trump’s Wednesday pick of New Mexico's Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as a "major win for Wyoming."

Delegation Applauds Trump’s Pick Of Steve Pearce To Head BLM

Members of Wyoming’s delegation applauded President Trump’s Wednesday pick of New Mexico's Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as a "major win for Wyoming."

Sean BarryNovember 06, 2025

After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.

Believed Dead In Crash On Wyoming Highway, Lost Dog Found Alive A Week Later

After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 06, 2025

While Wyoming’s stretch of Interstate 80 is currently in good shape, maintenance is key. Otherwise, it would cost $2.6 million per mile to rebuild, or more than $1 billion dollars total. That doesn’t include costs associated with passing lanes, ramps, and bridges.

Rebuilding Wyoming’s Stretch Of Interstate 80 Would Cost More Than $1 Billion

While Wyoming’s stretch of Interstate 80 is currently in good shape, maintenance is key. Otherwise, it would cost $2.6 million per mile to rebuild, or more than $1 billion dollars total. That doesn’t include costs associated with passing lanes, ramps, and bridges.

Jackson WalkerNovember 06, 2025

Cows belonging to Sheridan-area rancher Dan Reinke wear solar-powered electronic collars as part of a “virtual fencing” system. Such systems could replace physical livestock fences in some places.

Wyoming Cows Go High-Tech With Electronic Collars And ‘Virtual Fencing’

Cows across Wyoming might soon be corralled by electronic collars that vibrate to tell them where to go, or shock them when they stray. It’s called “virtual fencing.”

Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025

A yellow-orange tabby stray in Platte County, Wyoming, has earned the name Lucky. Despite long odds, he survived being impaled by a blow dart and shot in the shoulder.

Miracle Cat Survives Being Impaled By Blow Dart And Shot With Gun

A yellow-orange tabby stray in Platte County, Wyoming, has earned the name Lucky. Despite long odds, he survived being impaled by a blow dart and shot in the shoulder.

Renée JeanNovember 05, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Wyoming Lawmakers Are Here To Vanquish The Contrails

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "Watching the Ag Committee debate contrails is like watching an Adam Rose construction accident video on the internet. You know it is going to be bad, but you still can't look away." 

Tom LubnauNovember 05, 2025

Right after both Vice President Cheney and conservative influencer Charlie Kirk died, people mocked them and left hateful messages all over social media. Wyoming pastors told Cowboy State Daily that none of us are "pure enough to spit on anybody's grave."

Wyoming Pastors Say Nobody Should Rejoice Over Cheney’s Or Kirk’s Deaths

Right after both Vice President Cheney and conservative influencer Charlie Kirk died, people mocked them and left hateful messages all over social media. Wyoming pastors told Cowboy State Daily that none of us are "pure enough to spit on anybody's grave."

Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2025

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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Wednesday's headlines include: * Dick Cheney, RIP  * State GOP Wants More Autonomy * Sheriff’s Office Open To Using Search Otter

Mac WatsonNovember 05, 2025

Headquarters for the Wyoming Republican Party at 1714 Capitol St. in Cheyenne.

Wyoming GOP Wants More Power For Non-Elected Members

The Wyoming Republican Party on Tuesday asked a legislative committee to loosen state laws that restrict its internal elections. The committee agreed to one of the party’s many suggested tweaks.

Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: For A Time, Wyoming’s Dick Cheney Was The Most Powerful Person In The World

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "You could hear a pin drop as the former Vice-President, the late Dick Cheney, described what it was like to be at the White House during the 9-11 crisis that occurred Sept. 11, 2001."

Bill SniffinNovember 05, 2025

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