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The escalators in the main branch of Hilltop Bank in Casper. These escalators (the most recently built in Wyoming) were installed when the bank building opened in 1979.

Why There Are Only Two Escalators In All Of Wyoming

When it comes to escalators, Wyoming’s two — both in Casper — equal the number of the state’s U.S. senators and national parks, and are 255 times fewer than registered electric vehicles.

Andrew RossiDecember 04, 2023

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Tumble Inn as seen in the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive in the Library of Congress.

Wyoming’s Iconic 28-Foot Neon Tumble Inn Cowboy Will Have New Home In Casper

There’s still a lot to do, but the restoration of Wyoming’s iconic 28-foot Tumble Inn neon cowboy has hit overdrive, and when finished is expected to have a prominent new permanent home in Casper.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 03, 2023

Everyone in the Bunkhouse stops whatever they're doing to sing along with "The Star Spangled Banner."

Real America: The Bunkhouse Has Great Food But National Anthem Is First On Menu

About 10 miles west of Cheyenne is the Bunkhouse Bar & Grill where every weekend patrons start the evening by singing the national anthem. “It’s a way for us to respect our country and all those who have served for us,” the owner says.

Renée JeanDecember 03, 2023

The net zero house has a modern look with materials and design that fit well with Wyoming and a rural landscape.

$1.1 Million Wyoming Home Is So Energy Efficient It Costs Nothing To Power

A new model home near Lander lists for $1.1 million and is so energy efficient and self-sufficient it costs nothing to power, making it a model of what a modern net-zero house can be.

Renée JeanDecember 02, 2023

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Carmakers Dropping AM Radio But Farmers Fighting To Reverse It

Although two major carmakers have dropped AM radio from their vehicles, farmers have banded together to stop that trend. Ford has since reversed its decision to drop it.

John ThompsonDecember 03, 2023

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Good Housekeeping Names Casper As Premier Travel Destination, Not Jackson

Hold my beer, Jackson. Good Housekeeping's 2024 travel guide is out and it ranked Casper as the premier western destination in Wyoming, not Jackson or Yellowstone.

Renée JeanDecember 03, 2023

The Dam Bar and Privy were famous — and infamous — Wyoming landmarks.

Wyoming’s Infamous Dam Bar With A Speaker In The Women’s Outhouse

The Dam Bar and Privy near Boysen Dam along U.S. Highway 20 was a relic of the Old West with a brief and colorful history in the 1940s and 1950s that included a speaker mounted in the women’s outhouse connected to the nearby bar.

Andrew RossiDecember 02, 2023

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Monday, December 4, 2023

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Jayden Corley who took this photo while hunting North of Newcastle on Nov. 25, 2023.

Photo by Jayden Corley

Today's question to Don Day

Carol Carter from Ogallala, Nebraska
Any tips on how to post a storm photo?? We had a big one tonight at Lake McConaughy.
Don Day
Send your photos to news@cowboystatedaily.com. Make sure to send a horizontal image with the highest resolution possible. Include your name, the location of the sunrise, date you took the photo, and what you liked about it. We look forward to seeing Wyoming from your point of view!
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Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, December 4, 2023

Monday's headlines include: * State Land Board to make a decision on the 640 acres of land next to Grand Teton National Park * The iconic giant neon Tumble Inn Cowboy is getting resurrected and will have a new home * Brand new home in Lander is so energy efficient it has zero energy costs

Wendy CorrDecember 04, 2023

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Rod Miller: Apologia of a Booksellin’ Cowboy

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I liquidated my net worth -- state retirement, my stock in the ranch, drained my piggybank and opened Joe Pages Bookstore & Coffeehouse in downtown Cheyenne."

Rod MillerDecember 03, 2023

Clair and the cat

Clair McFarland: Motherhood Is Beautiful Because It’s Really, Really Hard

Clair McFarland writes, “I had this whole plan to be a perfect mother. No harm would befall my baby; he’d witness no selfishness from me. All you mothers reading this know that didn’t work out."  

Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2023

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Bill Sniffin: Who Better To Give Safe Winter Driving Advice Then Me!

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Our family’s first winter trip over Interstate 80 was in 1971. We were stopped on an icy hill behind another car. It was an awful blizzard. My wife Nancy started to panic. ‘We are sliding backwards!’ she yelled.”

Bill SniffinDecember 02, 2023

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Everyone Wants To Preserve The Kelly Parcel, So What’s The Hang-Up?

Wyoming residents have made it clear: preserve the 640 acres of pristine land that borders Grand Teton National Park. While the National Park Service has said it would buy it, they are restricted to not paying more than its assessed value, but private interests could easily bid more at auction.

Andrew RossiDecember 03, 2023

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