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When His Pilot Died Mid-Flight, Wyoming Attorney General Had To Take The Controls

Wyoming Attorney General James “Jim” Barrett was flying to a conference in Riverton in 1969 when his pilot died mid-flight. Not a pilot himself, Barrett had to take the controls. He buzzed Rawlins at 230 mph, crash-landed the plane and survived.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

At Thunder Basin High School in Gillette, the youngest high school in Wyoming deliberately fires up school spirit to kick off homecoming week.

Wyoming Homecoming: Building Traditions At One Of State's Newest High Schools

Thunder Basin High School hasn't even welcomed back a class for its 10-year reunion yet. But one of the state's newest high schools is deliberately crafting rituals and traditions meant to last generations, including lighting its logo on fire for homecoming.

David MadisonOctober 04, 2025

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day is spending nine days in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the ultimate weather authority for the 2025 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. With more than 600 balloons, it's the largest event of its kind in the world.

World’s Largest Hot-Air Balloon Fest Relies On Don Day’s Weather Forecasts

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day's official title for the next nine days is "chief of weather" at the annual balloon festival in Albuquerque, the largest in the world. Although he claims he can't control the weather, he is responsible for briefing the 600+ pilots on weather conditions.

Andrew RossiOctober 04, 2025

Erin Galloway, the new solo face of the hit social media series “Our Wyoming Life,” depends on her two teammates — Jeff Lake and Martha Larson — to pull off feats like the recent annual squash harvest.

It's Her Wyoming Life: The Now-Solo Face Of State's Largest Ag YouTube Channel

Erin Galloway took over the popular Our Wyoming Life YouTube channel from her ex-husband in 2024 and continues to grow it into an influential voice for Wyoming agriculture. Oh, and she's also raising three kids and running a cattle operation.

David MadisonOctober 04, 2025

Bill Sniffin: How Was Your 2025 Wyoming Bucket List? I Did Pretty Well

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Each year I put together what I call my ‘Wyoming Bucket List,’ which is a list of places that are on my to-visit list for the summer and fall. This has been a great year!”

Bill SniffinOctober 04, 2025

Joan Barron: Laramie County Community College Is A Fine College, Whatever The Name

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “I really don’t care what name the Cheyenne two-year college picks for its new moniker. My opinion of Laramie County Community College as a type-A college will persist.”

Joan BarronOctober 04, 2025

Music has been Mandie Asay's life and her instrument an angelic voice. She's spent 20 years sharing a passion for music with her Cowley, Wyoming, students. Recently near death with a tube in her throat, Mandie had one question: "Can I sing?"

Near Death, Beloved Cowley Music Teacher Has One Question: 'Can I Sing?'

Music has been Mandie Asay's life and her instrument is her voice. She's spent 20 years sharing a passion for music with her Cowley, Wyoming, students. Recently, near death with a tube in her throat, Mandie had one question: "Can I sing?"

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, October 4, 2025

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

Jake NicholsOctober 04, 2025

Casper police investigating a shooting Friday evening that sent two people to the hospital.

Two Rushed To Hospital After Casper Shooting

The Casper Police Department is investigating a Friday evening shooting that sent two people to the hospital. Police say there is no danger to the public and no suspect at large.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

No Deals As Hageman Blasts $1.5 Trillion 'Blackmail' By Democrats In Shutdown

Three days into a federal government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats seem far from any deals to end it. Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman on Friday blasted Democrats for $1.5 trillion “blackmail” that’s keeping government from reopening.

Sean BarryOctober 04, 2025

Will Wyoming Revert To Hand Counting Votes in Elections? Maybe, But Hurdles Remain

A botched part of the 2024 election in Weston County has amplified calls in Wyoming to ditch voting machines in favor of hand counting. If it happens, there are hurdles to clear, like what happens when no one shows up to count.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Laramie County Commissioner Linda Heath, left, also is an elected Republican Party precinct committeewoman. Dallas Tyrrell, right, is a committeeman and former chair of the Laramie County GOP.

Scheduling Conflict Blows Up Simmering Feud Between Laramie County Republicans

A simmering fued within the Laramie County Republican Party blew up Friday with prominent members exchanging accusations of bullying and hypocrisy. The tipping point was a scheduling conflict between conservative-led fundraisers.

Jackson WalkerOctober 03, 2025

Miracle, the last surviving cub of famed Grizzly 1063, recently appeared near a road in Grant Teton National Park. Miracles two siblings were killed by a male grizzly in May.

After Siblings Cannibalized, Grizzly 1063’s Last Cub Faces First Winter Alone

After its two siblings were cannibalized by a male bear earlier this year, the last surviving cub of famed Grand Teton Grizzly 1063 separated from its mom unusually early. The cub, named Miracle by fans, is still surviving and facing its first winter alone.

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2025

Fans of llamas say they’re the ideal mountain pack animals, because they’re hardy and sure-footed.

Llamas Save Hunters The Backbreaking Task Of Packing Elk Out Of Remote Mountains

Llamas have a reputation for being ornery and spitting on people, but they’re also perfectly suited to Wyoming’s remote mountains. More hunters are renting the hardy critters to save them the backbreaking chore of packing out elk.

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2025

Dennis Sun: The Threat Of The New World Screwworm

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The New World Screwworm has been working its way north through Mexico and has been found in a cow 70 miles south of the Texas border in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, which borders the U.S."

Dennis SunOctober 03, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Becky Hadlock’s False Filing Must Be Investigated

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “I feel bad for Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock. I really do. But our sympathy for someone who may have waded in over her head cannot be the only consideration. Our North Star must be the rule of law.”

Jonathan LangeOctober 03, 2025

The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River in Thermopolis has been closed since July as it gets a major upgrade. On Thursday, crews from Canyon Concrete did a huge single pour of about 1.2 million pounds of concrete to cover it.

Thermopolis Bridge Over Bighorn River Covered With 1.2M Pounds Of Concrete

The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River in Thermopolis has been closed since July as it gets a major upgrade. On Thursday, crews did a huge single pour of 300 yards — about 1.2 million pounds — of concrete to cover it.

Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2025

In ‘Extremely Rare’ Child Porn Case, Rock Springs Woman Gets 3-5 Years

A Rock Springs woman was sentenced to three to five years in prison for possessing child pornography, says an order filed Thursday. It is "extremely rare" to see female defendants in such cases, investigators say.

Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2025

House Speaker Chip Neiman, right, and Rep. J.D. Williams come from different wings of the Wyoming’s Republican Party, but a county advocacy group honored them this week as legislators of the year for 2025.

Wyoming Counties Honor Republicans Neiman, Williams As State’s Legislators Of The Year

House Speaker Chip Neiman and Rep. J.D. Williams come from different wings of the Wyoming’s Republican Party, but a county advocacy group honored them this week as legislators of the year for 2025.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Gordon Hires Former Legislator And Cheney Advisor As Spokeswoman

Amy Edmonds, a former state representative serving Cheyenne and past advisor for former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, has been tapped to serve as Gov. Mark Gordon’s communications director. She starts Monday.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Defense attorney Steven Mink represents a 16-year-old Gillette boy who could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Gillette Teen Could Get 25 Years For Casper Crime Spree Involving Stolen Guns, Cars

A 16-year-old Gillette boy could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 03, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, October 3, 2025

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

Jake NicholsOctober 03, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Friday, October 3, 2025

* Nearly Naked Hiker Rescued * Lummis Asks Trump For Pardon * Here Comes Winter: Big Storm Coming

Mac WatsonOctober 03, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Trump Is Not A Dictator, But He Acts Like One

Dear editor: Trump may not be a dictator in the full, tragic sense of history. But he acts like one, and every step toward dictatorship is a step away from the constitutional self-government we are supposed to defend.

October 03, 2025

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