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Idaho and Wyoming: Media Parallels

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2 years ago

July 11, 2024

“WyoFile is an independent, member-supported, public-interest news service reporting on the people, places and policy of Wyoming. The organization incorporated in 2009 as a Wyoming 501(c)3 nonprofit, and is a member of the Institute for NonProfit News.”

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WyoFile discusses their commitment to DEIJ on their website.

“The news industry has long been led by a privileged subset of the population, and the bias and systemic racism that reporters chronicle in their stories often is present in journalism itself.”

WyoFile partners with States Newsroom. Idaho Dispatch coverage of States Newsroom can be found here.
States Newsroom DEIJ information can be found here.

TETON MEDIA WORKS, the parent company of JACKSON HOLE NEWS & GUIDE (JH News & Guide). Also, we discovered they are a news aggregate for WyoFile.

“Kevin Olson, still president, CEO and majority owner of Teton Media Works, is stepping aside to hand the newspaper’s day-to-day operations to Adam Meyer.”

Adam Meyer is a minority owner of Teton Media. More information can be found here.

Regarding the “Decarbonizing the West” initiative from Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon we reported on here, this article from JH News & Guide includes this disclaimer at the end of their article,

“— This story has been abridged from its original form. Find the full version at WyoFile.com. WyoFile is an independent nonprofit news organization focused on Wyoming people, places and policy.”

LEE ENTERPRISES owns CASPER STAR TRIBUNE

You can find the Lee Enterprises diversity information and policies here.

“As a company, we are focused on producing journalism and related products that embrace inclusion and distinct voices. Diversity, equity and inclusion serve as guiding principles in our daily newsgathering and across all facets of our business operations.”

Casper Star Tribune is the “leading source of WY news.” See also here.

COWBOY STATE DAILY is independent and privately owned. It was founded in 2019 by Annalise Wiederspahn and was then purchased in 2022 by Philanthropist B. Wayne Hughes Jr. Hughes Jr. founded American Commercial Equities and resides in CA. He contributed $500,000 to Donald Trump‘s 2020 presidential campaign.

According to this source, Cowboy State Daily “leans right.”

“But our analysis also found numerous instances where Cowboy State Daily reporting on trans communities used tropes the Trans Journalists Association’s style guide says perpetuate “harmful cliches and stereotypes.” These included [the words] “groom” (seventeen articles), “detransition” (seven), and “biological male/female” (forty).”

From this Columbia Journalism Review article, when it comes to publishing volume, “Cowboy State Daily’s volume greatly exceeds Wyofile’s.”

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP

Idaho Dispatch’s previous coverage of APG can be found here. You can find the list of Wyoming companies APG owns here.

GRAY TV owns WY NEWS NOW

MARQUEE MEDIA owns these stations both television and radio.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA WYOMING owns multiple radio stations. The previous Idaho Dispatch article on Townsquare can be found here.

The Wyoming Governor displays a list of Wyoming newspapers and radio stations here.

The top 15 Wyoming News Websites in 2024, are shown here. It includes the numbers of followers.

The Wyoming press association is found here. These outlets pay to be a part of the press club. The circulation numbers are included.

Here you can find an alphabetical list of all Wyoming media.

The parallels in media for Idaho and Wyoming are obvious. With the exception of a small number of independent outlets, large companies own all the tv, radio, and newspaper stations we think of as local. The same exact policies, coverage, focus, and practices are being used in different markets.

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Wyoming High School Softball Regional Tournaments 2026

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6 hours ago

May 14, 2026

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Wyoming High School Softball Regional Tournaments 2026

Sheridan will play in the North Regional Tournament at Gillette, while the South Regional Tournament will be played at Rock Springs.

North Regional Tournament at Gillette:

Checking record vs. highest team in the quadrant not involved in the tie, Thunder Basin gets the #1 Northeast seed over Campbell County, because the Lady Bolts went 3-1 vs. Sheridan, whereas the Lady Camels went 2-2.

Friday, May 15th:

(#1 NE) Thunder Basin vs. (#4 NW) Jackson – 11am

(#2 NW) Natrona County vs. (#3 NE) Sheridan – 11am

(#2 NE) Campbell County vs. (#3 NW) Kelly Walsh – 1pm

(#1 NW) Cody vs. (#4 NE) Worland – 1pm

Semi-Finals:

Thunder Basin/Jackson winner vs. Natrona County/Sheridan winner – 3pm Winner qualifies for the state tournament.

Campbell County/Kelly Walsh winner vs. Cody/Worland winner – 5pm Winner qualifies for the state tournament.

Consolation Round:

Thunder Basin/Jackson loser vs. Natrona County/Sheridan loser – 3pm LOSER OUT!

Campbell County/Kelly Walsh loser vs. Cody/Worland loser – 5pm LOSER OUT!

Saturday, May 16th:

TBA vs. TBA – 10am LOSER OUT! Winner qualifies for the state tournament.

2 10am winners vs. each other – 1pm 3rd Place

TBA vs. TBA – 1pm 1st Place

South Regional Tournament at Rock Springs:

Friday, May 15th:

(#1 SW) Laramie vs. (#4 SE) Torrington – 11am

(#2 SE) Cheyenne East vs. (#3 SW) Green River – 11am

(#2 SW) Rock Springs vs. (#3 SE) Wheatland – 1pm

(#1 SE) Cheyenne Central vs. (#4 SW) Cheyenne South – 1pm

Semi-Finals:

Laramie/Torrington winner vs. Cheyenne East/Green River winner – 3pm Winner qualifies for the state tournament.

Rock Springs/Wheatland winner vs. Cheyenne Central/Cheyenne South winner – 5pm Winner qualifies for the state tournament.

Consolation Round:

Laramie/Torrington loser vs. Cheyenne East/Green River loser – 3pm LOSER OUT!

Rock Springs/Wheatland loser vs. Cheyenne Central/Cheyenne South loser – 5pm LOSER OUT!

Saturday, May 16th:

TBA vs. TBA – 10am LOSER OUT! Winner qualifies for the state tournament.

2 10am winners vs. each other – 1pm 3rd Place

TBA vs. TBA – 1pm 1st Place

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Jackson resident Rebecca Bextel announces campaign for Wyoming governor

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18 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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Jackson resident Rebecca Bextel announces campaign for Wyoming governor

CASPER, Wyo. — Jackson resident Rebecca Bextel has announced her candidacy for governor, seeking the nomination of the Constitution Party.

Bextel, a small business owner, framed her campaign as a challenge to the established political system in Wyoming. She said she intends to provide a conservative alternative for voters who believe the Republican primary often favors candidates who compromise on their principles.

“My run for Governor as the Constitution Party candidate aims to allow conservatives two lanes for the same race, just like the Democrats,” Bextel said in a statement.

Her platform prioritizes energy production, Second Amendment rights, school choice and efforts to reduce government regulation. Bextel also emphasized a focus on election integrity, calling for voter identification requirements and increased transparency.

The announcement comes on the heels of a controversy during the 2026 legislative budget session in Cheyenne. In February, the Wyoming House of Representatives voted unanimously to form a special committee to investigate Bextel’s actions after she handed out campaign donation checks to several lawmakers on the House floor.

Bextel acknowledged delivering the checks, which she said were from a Teton County donor. She maintained there was no wrongdoing in “delivering lawful campaign checks” while at the Capitol. Legislators initiated the inquiry to determine if the actions violated the state constitution or constituted legislative misconduct.

While Wyoming House investigators cleared lawmakers of wrongdoing, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak’s parallel investigation was still ongoing as of April.

Bextel previously served as a precinct committee person and state committeewoman within the Republican Party. She unsuccessfully sought the top leadership position of the Wyoming Republican Party last year. She said her decision to join the Constitution Party arose from her observations of political insiders and party machinery in Cheyenne.

The Constitution Party plans to hold a state convention on June 18 and 19 to nominate candidates for the general election ballot.

Others filing to take the seat Gov. Mark Gordon is vacating include Sheridan resident Gabriel Green, a Democrat, and Republicans Brent Bien, Sen. Eric Barlow and State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder. A fourth Republican, Joseph Kibler, withdrew his announced candidacy in April.

The primary election is set for Aug. 18. The general election will be Nov. 3.

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Wyoming High School 3A Soccer Scoreboard for May 11-16, 2026

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1 day ago

May 13, 2026

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Wyoming High School 3A Soccer Scoreboard for May 11-16, 2026

It is the last week of the 2026 regular season for Class 3A girls’ and boys’ soccer teams in the Cowboy State. Only the top four from each conference will advance to next week’s state tournament in Gillette. These last regular-season matches could impact where teams finish in the league standings. That would shape the first-round matches at the state tournament. The week begins with a rescheduled girls’ match from an earlier postponement. The rest of the slate is Thursday through Saturday.