Features Reporter

Andrew Rossi

Andrew Rossi is a features reporter for Cowboy State Daily based in northwest Wyoming. He covers everything from horrible weather and giant pumpkins to dinosaurs, astronomy, and the eccentricities of Yellowstone National Park.

Previously, Rossi was the News Director for Big Horn Basin Media in Cody. He earned several awards from the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters, including multiple awards for Best News Reporter and Best News Talk Show.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Rossi previously worked at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis. He has collaborated with Disney/Pixar, the BBC, The Washington Post, the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and several other national and international media outlets. He is also a cofounder of The Cody Theatre Company in Cody.

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The Great Salt Lake Is Swarming With Billions Of Brine Flies

Just in time for tourist season, billions of brine flies are hatching at the Great Salt Lake. Although they've got a bad reputation among humans, they’re an immensely valuable food source for animals. Dozens of birds swoop their beaks into the lake to grab brine flies by the mouthful.

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2025

"Clouds reaching like fingers into clear blue Wyoming skies over the Salt River Range in Star Valley."

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Sunday, June 8, 2025

Mostly sunny across much of Wyoming on Sunday with areas of smoke in the east. Highs from the high 60s to mid 70s. Lows from the low 40s to the low 50s.

Andrew RossiJune 07, 2025

Sgt. Phil Johnson with the Park County Sheriff's Office, center, takes a victorious photo with the French tourists outside their broken-down bus in Meeteetse. The Cody Trolley Co. got them to Cody, Bubba's B-B-Que gave them a hot dinner, and CoveredGround Tours got them to Gardiner, Montana, so they could continue their tour of northwest Wyoming.

Cody Rallies To Rescue Bus Load Of French Tourists Stranded Near Meeteetse

Marquis de Lafayette and King Louis XVI of France sent soldiers and ships to help the American Colonies in their revolution. Nearly 250 years later, the generosity of the Cody businesses rallied to rescue 45 French tourists after their bus broke down.

Andrew RossiJune 07, 2025

Front row seat for the greatest show on earth. Schwabacher’s Landing, Grand Teton National Park"

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunny and breezy across most of Wyoming on Saturday with chances of afternoon showers in the east. Highs from the low 60s to high 80s. Lows from the low 40s to the low 50s.

Andrew RossiJune 07, 2025

It's Not Easy To Get Bison Off The Road (When They Don't Want To)

Bison are massive, obstinate, and have no regard for rules of the road. Even park rangers struggle to overcome their stubbornness, as evidenced by a recent game of “Ring Around the Rosie” between a bison and a Park Service SUV in Yellowstone National Park.

Andrew RossiJune 06, 2025

Woman and toddler right next to 2,000-pound bison in Yellowstone National Park on June 2, 2025

Photographers Aghast At Dimwitted Tourist Who Allowed Toddler Next To Bison

Wildlife photographers Rob and Jennifer Gunderson have seen a lot of questionable behavior over the years in Yellowstone. This week they were taken aback when they saw a woman allowing her toddler to stand right next to a full-grown 2,000-pound bison.

Andrew RossiJune 06, 2025

Rock River Man Arrested After Trying To Silence Rooster With A Shotgun

The Albany County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested a man for outstanding warrants in Rock River while responding to a "shots fired" call. The man was trying to silence a rooster with a shotgun at 6:18 a.m. The rooster escaped unscathed.

Andrew RossiJune 05, 2025

Nick Orsillo and his wife next to their 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera. They just purchased this rare Porsche from its original and only owner, with the promise they'd use it as a rally car in events like the Ramshorn Rally.

Three Dozen Vintage Porsches Cruise Through Cody For Ramshorn Rally

Over 30 vintage air-cooled Porsches cruised through Cody on Thursday for the ninth annual Ramshorn Rally. For vintage Porsche owners, driving along the most scenic routes in the American West is one of the highlights of their year.

Andrew RossiJune 05, 2025

Work to clean up and repair the inside of the Green River Tunnel continues.

$1.7 Million Lighting And Concrete Repairs First Steps To Reopen Green River Tunnel

Transportation work replacing $1.78 million in lighting and concrete pavement are underway as part of the initial work needed to reopen the Green River tunnel since a fiery, fatal, multi-truck accident closed it down four months ago.

Andrew RossiJune 04, 2025

A seven-shot panorama of an aurora over Sundance taken in the early morning of June 1. The aurora manifested from a G4 coronal mass ejection (CME), one of the strongest seen from Wyoming since 2024.

While Most Of Wyoming Was Cloudy, Sundance Photographer Gets Spectacular Aurora

When a geomagnetic storm reached Earth’s atmosphere on Sunday, most of Wyoming was covered in clouds. David Porter of Sundance, was awakened by his dog, and was awestruck with his view. “Thank goodness the dog had to pee,” he said.

Andrew RossiJune 03, 2025

National Weather Service office in Cheyenne on June 2, 2025

National Weather Service Hiring Meteorologists, Cheyenne Uncertain If They'll Get Any

Three weeks after the 24-hour Cheyenne National Weather Service office was forced to shut down overnight operations due to federal staffing cuts, a small number of eliminated positions may be returning – but no one knows if positions will come back to Cheyenne.

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2025

Screenshot of Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin erupting on Saturday, May 31, 2025

Yellowstone Pool, Which Exploded In Spectacular Fashion Last Summer, Erupts Again

The Black Diamond Pool, in Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin, blew up on Saturday evening. The area has been closed to the public ever since a spectacular explosion sent tourists screaming and running in all directions last summer.

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2025

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Wild North American Grey Wolf in Yellowstone National Park

When and Where To Hear Wolves Howling in Yellowstone

Going to Yellowstone and want to hear the howling of wolves? There are a lot of factors at play but the most important is just like real estate: location, location, location. Lamar Valley is your best bet.

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2025

One in a series of images Wyoming photographer Dave Bell created of an aurora borealis visible in Wyoming.

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Could Make Spectacular Auroras Over Wyoming

The Space Weather Prediction Center on Saturday issued a Severe geomagnetic storm watch for June 1 and 2 when a massive surge of solar energy reaches Earth. That means some fantastic aurora displays could be in store for Wyoming skywatchers.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

A 307 First silhouette of a party of buffalo hunters along Interstate 90 just west of Gillette.

Big Steel Western Silhouettes Popping Up Next To Wyoming Highways

As of May 2025, nearly 30 western-themed steel silhouettes have been placed along Wyoming’s highways including Pony Express riders, mountain men, and troupes of pioneers. The group responsible for them say the goal is to place 307 silhouettes.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

Thunderstorm over Cheyenne on May 24, 2025

Rainy May Welcome, But Not Wet Enough To Bust Southeast Wyoming Drought

Some well-timed rain in May has helped take the edge off extreme dry conditions in southeast Wyoming, but it hasn’t been wet enough to bust the drought. Meteorologist Don Day says the first half of June looks good for more precipitation.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

If Yellowstone National Park is dangerous now, it’s a cakewalk compared to the Pleistocene age with super-sized predators and extreme weather. It’s a wonder humans survived. People now “are pansies” compared to those prehistoric pioneers, researchers say.

Scientists Say Humans Now Are "Pansies" Compared To Prehistoric Yellowstone People

If Yellowstone is dangerous now, it’s a cakewalk compared to the Pleistocene age where humans had to contend with mammoths, mastodons and saber-toothed-tigers. Scientists say people are "pansies" now and it’s a wonder humans survived at all.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

Wyoming Game and Fish recently discovered more than 500,000 invasive zebra mussels on a boat lift. Why not eat them? You could, chefs say, but you probably wouldn’t want to. However, if you did, mussels in white wine is a classic recipe.

Chefs Don't Recommend Eating Invasive Zebra Mussels

Wyoming Game and Fish recently discovered more than 500,000 invasive zebra mussels on a boat lift at Alcova Reservoir. Why not scrape them off and then have them for dinner? You could, chefs say, but you probably wouldn’t want to.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2025

The outside wall of a Cody family’s garage had to be pulled off to get to a pair of breeding bull snakes that had made a nest there. At first fearing they were rattlesnakes, the family instead had a pest control expert get them when they learned they weren’t dangerous.

Cody Family Finds Snakes — One Pregnant — Nesting In The Walls Of Garage

The wall of a Cody family’s garage had to be pulled off to get to a pair of breeding bull snakes. After first fearing they were rattlesnakes, the family instead had a pest control expert get them when they learned they weren’t dangerous.

Andrew RossiMay 29, 2025

Climbing Everest With Gas, Cheating Or The Future? Wyoming Climbers Split

Climbers are split over a British team’s use of xenon gas to climb Mount Everest in just four days. One Wyoming Everest climber says it’s “pathetic” and “straight-up cheating,” while another says it’s a safe innovation that will keep people healthy.

Andrew RossiMay 28, 2025

Yellowstone’s Explosive Biscuit Basin Won’t Be Open To The Public This Summer

Because of last year’s spectacular explosion and continuing seismic activity at Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin, park officials are keeping the area closed. Online visitors can check in via webcam, however.

Andrew RossiMay 28, 2025

$20M WYDOT Computer Upgrade Is First Major Overhaul In 40 Years

The last time the Wyoming Department of Transportation made a significant upgrade to its Driver Services computer system, “Top Gun” was the No. 1 movie and Wyoming voters elected a Democrat for governor, Mike Sullivan. It’s the most significant overhaul of the system since 1986.

Andrew RossiMay 27, 2025

There are miles and miles of old, worn-out barbed wire on ranches across Wyoming and the West. Instead of recycling it, a Cody-area rancher Janelle Prows is balling it up to create big, spikey steel tumbleweeds and selling them for $100 a pop.

Why A Cody Rancher Is Turning Old Barbed Wire Into Big, Spikey Steel Tumbleweeds

There are miles upon miles of old, worn-out barbed wire on ranches across Wyoming and the West. Instead of recycling it, a Cody-area rancher is balling it up to create big, spikey steel tumbleweeds and selling them for $100 a pop.

Andrew RossiMay 25, 2025

Mandy Gagliano rides Addi, a 4-year-old Rocky Mountain trail horse, through an obstacle course in Gillette, Wyoming. Here, they navigate through pool noodles, which trains the horse to push through branches and other obstacles on the trail.

How To Train The Perfect Trail Horse

Gillette's Mandy Gagliano trains Rocky Mountain horses -- a unique breed can that can deliver a ride "smooth as glass" -- to be top quality trail horses. She takes them through obstacle courses which include bridges, teeter-totters, balance beams, water boxes and pool noodles.

Andrew RossiMay 24, 2025

Yellowstone National Park has never published a "how-to" guide for navigating bison jams on roads throughout the park. So, wildlife photographer Max Waugh published his own to keep traffic moving while respecting bison and their habitat.

Exploring Wyoming: How To Navigate Through Yellowstone's Bison Jams

If you get stuck in one of Yellowstone's bison jams, you might be doomed for a long time. That's why wildlife photographer Max Waugh, who has led tours in Yellowstone for 25 years, published a book on ways to navigate the jams -- which include considering yourself a bison.

Andrew RossiMay 24, 2025

An owl spreads its wings and feathers to dry off after being rescued from a vualt toilent in a national park.

Poo-Poo Project Saves Wyoming Owls, Other Birds From Horrible Public Toilet Deaths

The Teton Raptor Center's award-winning Poo-Poo Project is saving owls and other birds from horrible deaths by getting trapped inside public vault toilets. The solution the center developed is now being used in all 50 states.

Andrew RossiMay 24, 2025

Without meteorologists on staff 24/7 at the Cheyenne National Weather Service Office, what happens if a tornado hits overnight? While the situation is “not optimal,” alerts can still go out from other offices, like Riverton or Denver.

Without Staff 24/7 At Cheyenne Weather Office, What If A Tornado Approaches Overnight?

Without meteorologists on staff 24/7 at the Cheyenne National Weather Service Office, what happens if a tornado approaches overnight? That's where offices in Riverton and Denver take over.

Andrew RossiMay 23, 2025

A pair of snowplows work to clear the Beartooth Highway.

WYDOT Opens Snowy Range, Beartooth Highway Expected To Open Before Weekend

After clearing up to 15 feet of snow in some spots of Wyoming Highway 130, the Snowy Range opened for the season Thursday. The Wyoming Department of Transportation also says the Beartooth Highway and Highway 14A should be open Friday.

Andrew RossiMay 22, 2025

Tornado spotted near Bennett Colorado on May 17, 2025

Massive Twister in Colorado Is Reminder That Tornado Season Has Arrived Wyoming

Although Wyoming is more tornado-proof than tornado-prone, we still get twisters in Wyoming. Funnel clouds were spotted in Laramie County on Sunday and four tornadoes touched down in eastern Colorado. Meteorologist Don Day says tornado season is here and it's starting off strong.

Andrew RossiMay 21, 2025

The underside of a boat lift thoroughly encrusted with invasive zebra mussels. This boat lift came to Wyoming from Lewis and Clark Recreation Area in South Dakota, but the Casper owner brought it to Wyoming Game and Fish to be inspected and decontaminated, as per state law, before installing it at Alcova Reservoir.

Game And Fish Finds Mother Lode Of 500K Invasive Zebra Mussels On Boat Lift

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department aquatic inspectors scraped more than 500,000 invasive zebra mussels off a boat lift from South Dakota. The mother lode of mussels could have devastated Alcova Reservoir.

Andrew RossiMay 20, 2025

Helicopter Rescues Horse Stranded In The Middle Of The Yellowstone River

A horse named Cowboy stranded in the middle of the Yellowstone River south of Billings, Montana, was flown to safety Friday by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office and its on-call helicopter.

Andrew RossiMay 19, 2025

Drunk Montana Man Trying To Impress Girls Caught Climbing On Jackson Antler Arch

A drunk Montana man was reportedly trying to impress girls by climbing on one of the famous antler arches at the town square in Jackson, Wyoming. He got a $100 ticket, and his dumb deed posted to social media.

Andrew RossiMay 19, 2025

33L Swamp Donkey, a 2-year-old bull raised by a breeder from Laramie, Wyoming, got a $250,000 payout for winning the American Bucking Bull Inc.’s $1 Million Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas. It’s a huge win for Jody Schott and his Big Schott Rodeo.

Laramie-Born Breeder’s Swamp Donkey Wins $250,000 Payout As Nastiest Bucking Bull

33L Swamp Donkey, a 2-year-old bull raised by a breeder from Laramie got a $250,000 payout for winning the American Bucking Bull Inc.’s $1 Million Futurity in Fort Worth. It’s the biggest payday yet for the young bucking bull.

Andrew RossiMay 18, 2025

Patton Oswalt Leaves Casper Crowds Laughing, But He Can’t Hold Bladder

Popular comedian Patton Oswalt had crowds of people laughing at The Rialto Theater in Casper on Friday and Saturday. It was his first time performing in Wyoming, and he learned the hard way you need a strong bladder to drive anywhere in the Cowboy State.

Andrew RossiMay 18, 2025

Grand Teton’s Mormon Row To Get Upgrades As Visitors Crowd Picturesque Area

Grand Teton National Park’s growing popularity with tourists means more visitors are taking in Wyoming’s picturesque Mormon Row. The National Park Service is planning upgrades to the area to keep up.

Andrew RossiMay 17, 2025

Son of "Sister Wives" Star Buried Near Wyoming Hometown In Bighorn Basin

The ashes of Garrison Brown, son of polygamist and star of the TLC reality show "Sister Wives" Kody Brown, were buried in a small cemetery in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin next to other members of his family. This was revealed on the May 11 episode of the show, now in its 19th season.

Andrew RossiMay 17, 2025

It may be the middle of May, but it's still winter in Wyoming's high country. This was the secene near Towgotee Pass on Tuesday, and more snow is expected this weekend.

Winter’s Not Done Yet; More Snow Coming For Wyoming

It may be the middle of May, but winter isn’t done with Wyoming yet. Another wave of wet weather from the Pacific Ocean will reach Wyoming over the weekend, which will mean more snow in the mountains and across other parts of the state.

Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025

Dimwitted California Rapper Stands Next To Boiling Yellowstone Pool For Video

If you’re dead set on committing a federal crime in Yellowstone National Park, you might as well post video of yourself doing the deed to social media. That’s what a California rapper did, coming dangerously close to a boiling thermal pool.

Andrew RossiMay 16, 2025

A group of grizzly bears take a walk through Yellowstone National Park near Old Faithful in this file photo from a National Park Service webcam.

Grizzly Killed After Tipping Over 800-Pound Dumpsters Near Old Faithful

Yellowstone National Park confirmed an 11-year-old male grizzly was captured and killed Wednesday after repeatedly knocking over bear-resistant dumpsters. Officials say the grizzly had repeatedly sought out human food.

Andrew RossiMay 15, 2025

It’s The Season In Wyoming For Scud Clouds, Which Can Look Like Tornadoes But Aren’t

It’s the season for thunderstorms across Wyoming, which means greater potential for tornadoes. It also means scud clouds, which can look like tornadoes but aren’t. A scud is a piece of a larger cloud that's broken off and drifted toward the ground.

Andrew RossiMay 13, 2025

Cody Volunteer Fire Department at the Cody Stampede Parade

Cody Fire Department Pulls Out Of Parade Because They Can't Throw Water Balloons

The Cody Volunteer Fire Department is pulling most of its fire trucks from the Cody Stampede Parade because they can't throw water balloons, a longtime tradition. The problem, the parade committee said, is innocent bystanders get caught in the crossfire.

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2025

PC Corey Favino Courtesy Elephant Family USA and Newport Restoration Foundation 5 11 25

Herd Of 32 Life-Sized Elephants On Way For Month-Long Stay In Jackson

The National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson will have 32 life-size elephant sculptures for a month starting this week. It’s a stop on The Great Elephant Migration, a public art exhibit promoting conservation and coexistence with wildlife.

Andrew RossiMay 11, 2025

Comedian Patton Oswalt has never performed in Wyoming, so he's crossing the Cowboy State off the list with two nights of stand-up comedy at The Rialto Theater in downtown Casper.

Patton Oswalt Doing Two Nights Of Comedy At Casper's Rialto Theater

After realizing he had played in every state except Wyoming and Montana, comedian Patton Oswalt booked a ‘mini-tour’ to cross them off their lists. He appears in Casper on May 16 and 17 and in Bozeman on May 15.

Andrew RossiMay 11, 2025

Blake Shelton in a screenshot from the music video of his No. 1 country hit "Texas."

Gillette Songwriter Co-Wrote Blake Shelton’s No. 1 Smash Country Hit ‘Texas’

Josh Dorr, a singer-songwriter who grew up in Gillette co-wrote "Texas," the No. 1 country hit and lead single from Blake Shelton's latest album. “It’s pretty surreal,” Dorr told Cowboy State Daily.

Andrew RossiMay 10, 2025

A replica of "Big Al," an Allosaurus specimen from Shell, in the University of Wyoming Geological Museum. UW 11541, "Reed's Allosaurus," is a different species of Allosaurus than Big Al, and was a much larger individual. Reed's Allosaurus was a centerpiece specimen in the museum from 1890 to 1920 and resides in the museum's collections today.

UW Project Rediscovers A Massive Meat-Eating Dinosaur Under 100-Year-Old Plaster

University of Wyoming researchers used CT scanning to see how much of the fossilized bones in an historic dinosaur were real. It revealed a lot of plaster — and rediscovered a huge Allosaurus.

Andrew RossiMay 10, 2025

A ground squirrel peeks its head out of a burrow in Rawlins Cemetery. The city of Rawlins has pledged to stop the plague of gravedigging rodents by tripling the number of poison-laced traps throughout the cemetery this year.

Rawlins Residents Fed Up With Gravedigging Ground Squirrels In City Cemetery

Ground squirrels are digging holes daily in the Rawlins Cemetery, including into graves, and local residents are fed up with them. The city is tripling the number of poison traps around the cemetery to try and cut out the critters.

Andrew RossiMay 08, 2025

Wyoming Can Expect Warm, Sunny Weather For Mother’s Day — For A Change

Winter in Wyoming often likes to hang around until after Mother’s Day, says meteorologist Don Day. But for a change, this weekend should be warm, sunny and summer-like with temperatures reaching the high 70s and into the 80s.

Andrew RossiMay 07, 2025

Vandals Break Into South Dakota BLM Area, Drive Heavy Equipment Into Ditch

Vandals broke into a South Dakota public recreation area near the Wyoming border over the weekend and drove several construction vehicles into a ditch. It’s another instance of vandalism on public lands that has Wyoming contractors watching.

Andrew RossiMay 06, 2025

Spring Can Begin — Bob The Barrel Reaches The Shore Of Fremont Lake

After spending two months on the ice of Fremont Lake near Pinedale, Bob the Barrel finally reached the shore of Fremont Lake at 6:25 a.m. Sunday. Locals have been watching and waiting on the barrel to break through annually for 85 years.

Andrew RossiMay 06, 2025

A screenshot from a compilation of video from SeeJH.com webcams showing the once-in-a-decade fireball.

Huge "Once-In-A-Decade" Fireball Seen Over Wyoming, Other Western States

Hundreds of people reported seeing a huge purple-green fireball streak over several Western states Saturday night. The “once-in-a-decade” event displayed a spectacular spectrum of colors as it burned across the sky.

Andrew RossiMay 05, 2025

Despite recent federal layoffs and budget cuts, Wyoming’s national parks are in “fantastic shape” and expect and “outstanding” tourist season. If the trend of visitor growth holds, Yellowstone and Grand Teton can expect more than 8.4 million visitors.

History Says Yellowstone, Grand Teton Parks Can Expect More Than 8.4M Visitors

The superintendents of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are predicting an “outstanding” summer despite staff cuts to the federal parks system that have worried many outdoor enthusiasts.

Andrew RossiMay 05, 2025

Parent Of Powell Teen Finds Stolen Highway Sign In Garage, Turns Son In

Teens stealing road signs isn’t unusual, but catching the culprits and getting the signs back is. Within 20 minutes of posting the theft of a large sign at the Buffalo Bill Dam tunnel, a teen boy from Powell was turned in by a parent.

Andrew RossiMay 04, 2025

The Milky Way galaxy shines through the clear night sky over Teton County, Wyoming, near the Grand Tetons.

Wyoming’s Teton County Is World's First DarkSky-Certified County

The town of Jackson and Teton County became official International DarkSky Communities for efforts to reduce light pollution. While many towns have the DarkSky certification, this is the first time for an entire county.

Andrew RossiMay 04, 2025

Yellowstone National Park is using a 53,000-pound vibrator truck to create custom-made earthquakes to study the supervolcano the park sits on. It’s so far revealed that the magma chamber underneath the volcano is mostly solid.

Yellowstone Makes Earthquakes With 53,000-Pound Vibrator Truck To Study Volcano

Yellowstone is using a 53,000-pound vibrator truck to create custom-made earthquakes to study the supervolcano the park sits on. It’s a sophisticated machine that reveals what’s hidden miles underground.

Andrew RossiMay 04, 2025

Cassie's Supper Club in Cody is for sale, and the 92-yeear-old steakhouse’s sordid history is being used as a selling point. The local landmark has a historic — and at times seedy — Western history, including a stint as a house of prostitution.

Cassie's Restaurant In Cody For Sale, Along With Its At-Times Seedy Legacy

Cassie's Supper Club in Cody is for sale, and the 92-year-old steakhouse’s sordid history is being used as a selling point. The local landmark has a historic — and at times seedy — Western history, including a stint as a house of prostitution.

Andrew RossiMay 03, 2025

How Do You Practice For Calving Season? With Life-Sized Rubber Cows

One of the most important times for ranchers in Wyoming and across the country is calving season. Every calf counts, so it’s vital as many survive as possible. To do that, some ranchers and kids practice with life-sized rubber cows and calves.

Andrew RossiMay 03, 2025

Cody Woman First In Line For Yellowstone's East Opening For 7th Straight Year

For the seventh straight year, Stacy Boisseau of Cody was the first in line for Friday’s opening of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. This was her first time solo with her three girls now older and doing their own things.

Andrew RossiMay 02, 2025

Mount Spurr summit looking to the northwest, with steam plume from the summit fumaroles.

Rumbling Alaska Volcano On Watch For Eruption That Could Impact Wyoming

Mount Spurr, a volcano 78 miles from Anchorage, is being monitored for signs of a possible eruption. If it blows, Mount Spurr could impact air quality and economic distress that could reach to Wyoming and much of the world.

Andrew RossiApril 27, 2025

Steve Dallman visited Casper specifically to get a photo at the bottom of Hell's Half Acre that served as a backdrop for the cult sci-fi action film “Starship Troopers.” He found and shares photos of what the site looks like nearly 30 years later.

Photographer Visits Hell's Half Acre To Find, Shoot ‘Starship Troopers’ Location

Photographer Steve Dallman has traveled across the nation, visiting and photographing famous film locations. He called his recent adventure to Hell’s Half Acre, the setting for the 1997 film “Starship Troopers,” one of his favorites and most difficult.

Andrew RossiApril 27, 2025

Edward Bohlin on horseback in front of his shop in Cody, Wyoming. Inset in an ornate saddle he made for Burt Reynolds later in life.

Edward Bohlin, ‘Silver Saddle-Maker Of The Stars,’ Got His Start In Cody

Edward Bohlin, the “silver saddle-maker of the stars,” brought Western sparkle to Hollywood as the most renowned maker of saddles for Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, the Lone Ranger, and other celebrities. He got his start with his own leather shop across from Irma Hotel in Cody.

Andrew RossiApril 27, 2025

When the defunct “Welcome to Wyoming” signs went up for auction, Jackson real estate agent Sam Haack welcomed the opportunity to buy one, snagging this one for more than $9,700.

People Spend More Than $100,000 On Old ‘Welcome To Wyoming’ Highway Signs

The Wyoming Department of Transportation raised more than $100,000 for auctioning off old “Welcome to Wyoming” highway signs. That includes one for nearly $10,000 sold to a Jackson real estate agent.

Andrew RossiApril 26, 2025

Locals Say Best Thing About Cooke City Is That It’s ‘Not New York City’

Thousands of tourists visit Cooke City, Montana, outside the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The local Alpine Motel publishes an annual list of what those visitors can expect to experience there. No. 1 is it’s “not New York City.”

Andrew RossiApril 26, 2025

Let The Clearing Begin: Transportation Crews Attack The Snow On Beartooth Highway

The Montana Department of Transportation started clearing its side of the Beartooth Highway on April 18. The National Park Service will handle the rest, tentatively clearing the way for the entire expanse to open Memorial Day weekend.

Andrew RossiApril 25, 2025

Rare ‘Space Smiley’ Will Be Visible In The Early Morning Sky On Friday

A rare triple conjunction of Venus, Saturn and the moon will appear as a "space smiley" above Wyoming on Friday morning for anyone willing to wake up early enough to see it before sunrise.

Andrew RossiApril 23, 2025

Another Northern Lights Show Is Anticipated Over Wyoming This Week

A surge of solar energy will make the Northern Lights even more visible Tuesday and Wednesday nights — and Wyoming will be in a prime location to view them.

Andrew RossiApril 21, 2025

Record 80-degree heat in April 2023 brought Cheyenne residents outside to enjoy a sudden burst of spring at Holiday Park.

Don Day Says Don’t Be Fooled By 80-Degree Days In April In Wyoming

Lifelong Wyomingites might know not to trust 80-degree days in April, but it’s difficult all the same to not get summer fever when it happens. Meteorologist Don Day says not to be fooled, that there’s still plenty of potential for more winter.

Andrew RossiApril 21, 2025

The Porter family in Gillette Frankensteined together a huge six-door 2015 F-350 truck, and it’s a monster. Now they’re selling their custom creation that has four rows of heated seats, a tow-behind truck bed and plenty of great memories.

Gillette Family Builds A Frankensteined Six-Door F-350, And It’s A Monster

The Porter family in Gillette Frankensteined together a 2015 F-350 truck with an Excursion, and it’s a six-door monster. Now they’re selling the custom creation that has four rows of heated seats, a tow-behind truck bed and plenty of great memories.

Andrew RossiApril 20, 2025

Yellowstone's Shoshone Lake Is The Largest Backcountry Lake In The Lower 48

Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park is huge, but it’ll take some work to get there. There are no roads to it, which makes it the largest backcountry lake in the Lower 48. But it’s worth the effort to get there for a serene, secluded experience.

Andrew RossiApril 19, 2025

The same cold front that crippled Wyoming with winter thunderstorms caused tornadoes, 80 mph winds and baseball- to softball-sized hail in eastern Nebraska. It left a huge swath of destruction behind. This is damage to a house in Fremont, Nebraska.

Softball-Sized Hail Leaves Path Of Destruction Across Eastern Nebraska

The same cold front that blasted Wyoming with winter thunderstorms caused tornadoes, 80 mph winds and baseball- to softball-sized hail in eastern Nebraska. It left a huge swath of destruction behind.

Andrew RossiApril 19, 2025

George Clayton Johnson wrote screenplays for “Star Trek,” “The Twilight Zone” and “Ocean's 11” before he turned 40. Born in a barn in Cheyenne, he went on to become one of the greatest television writers in history.

'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Ocean's 11' Writer Had A Rough Childhood In Cheyenne

George Clayton Johnson wrote screenplays for “Star Trek,” “The Twilight Zone” and the original “Ocean's 11” before he turned 40. Born in a barn in Cheyenne, he went on to write some of the most celebrated classic TV episodes and screenplays.

Andrew RossiApril 19, 2025

When the warm air of spring mixes with the cold air of winter, it can create intense winter thunderstorms across Wyoming that cause snow to fall faster than it can melt, which can quickly make driving dangerous.

Wyoming's Spring Could Be Full Of Fast, Furious Winter Thunderstorms

When the warm air of spring mixes with the cold air of winter, it can create intense winter thunderstorms across Wyoming that causes snow to fall faster than it can melt, which can quickly make driving dangerous.

Andrew RossiApril 18, 2025

Squatters Suspected Of Starting Fire In Vacant Evanston Motel

Squatters staying in a vacant hotel in Evanston, Wyoming, are suspected of starting a fire Tuesday in the vacant Hillcrest Motel. Police report the owner of the motel has been trying to renovate it, but has been having problems evicting squatters.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2025

The eruption of Yellowstone’s Steamboat Geyser on Monday suggests to scientists that the world's tallest active geyser may be getting more regular. Sometimes going years between eruptions, it seems to be spouting off more consistently, as seen in this file photo.

Steamboat Geyser — World’s Tallest — Blasts Off For Second Time In 2025

The eruption of Yellowstone’s Steamboat Geyser on Monday is its second of 2025 and suggests that the world's tallest active geyser may be getting more regular. Sometimes going years between eruptions, it seems to be spouting off more consistently.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2025

A slow-moving cold front is heading for Wyoming, which will drop temperatures by as much as 50 degrees for much of the state. It’ll also bring up to 4 inches of wet snow and black ice to some of the most hazardous roads and highways.

50-Degree Temperature Plunge, Snow On The Way For Much Of Wyoming

A slow-moving cold front is heading for Wyoming, which will drop temperatures by as much as 50 degrees for most of the state. It’ll also bring up to 4 inches of wet snow and black ice to some of the most hazardous roads and highways.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2025

Cowboy State Daily’s Wendy Corr Wins National Award For Podcast

Cowboy State Daily’s Wendy Corr shared a stage with Reba McEntire, Graham Greene, and Brooks & Dunn in Oklahoma City on Saturday for the Western Heritage Awards. Her podcast won the 2025 Wrangler Award for Outstanding Western Lifestyle Program.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2025

Rare Full Pink Micromoon Is Smaller Than A Normal Moon, And Really Not That Pink

April's full moon is known as the Pink Moon, but it's also a micromoon, the smallest moon of the year and the one the Catholic Church uses to tell us when to celebrate Easter. It’s visible now, but really not that pink.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2025

William Kay, 8, is reunited with Dog after it was lost at a rest stop along Interstate 80, then found by a Carbon County Sheriff's Office deputy and returned to him in St. Louis, Missouri.

Wyoming Sheriff Returns Stuffed Dog To 8-Year-old Lost Along Interstate 80

William Kay, 8, couldn’t sleep without his well-worn stuffed dog named Dog, which blew out of the family car at a rest stop along Interstate 80 in Wyoming. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office found Dog and returned it.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2025

Yellowstone's Poison Parsnips Can Fool Foragers — And Are Frequently Fatal

Water hemlock is considered the deadliest plant in North America, and these poison parsnips have caused at least two fatalities in Yellowstone National Park. The highly toxic roots can be mistaken for parsnips or carrots.

Andrew RossiApril 12, 2025

Paleontologists uncovered a bonebed containing more than 19 giant amphibian skeletons from the Popo Agie Formation near Dubois, Wyoming. The bonebed is a smorgasbord of skeletons, dense with dismembered heads, chests, hips and tails.

Mass Grave Of Prehistoric Amphibians With Toilet Lid-Shaped Heads Found Near Dubois

Paleontologists are uncovering a bonebed containing more than 19 giant amphibian skeletons from the Popo Agie Formation near Dubois, Wyoming. They may have been victims of “boiling frog syndrome.”

Andrew RossiApril 12, 2025

Astrophotographer Dan Bartlett got this image of the newly discovered Comet 2025 F2 (SWAN) as seen on earthsky.org.

Newly Discovered Comet Can Be Seen From Wyoming If You Wake Up Early Enough

It's been less than two weeks since Comet 2025 F2 (SWAN) was discovered, but it can already be seen from Wyoming with binoculars. If you wake up early enough, you can see it, and it could be brighter than Uranus if it survives rounding the sun May 1.

Andrew RossiApril 11, 2025

Wyoming’s Normal Winds Blow Away Record-Breaking March For Other States

Number crunching shows that March was one of the windiest on record overall in the U.S. and record-setting for many states. But Wyoming is always windy, which means even with a normal year, it blows away a record-breaking March for other states.

Andrew RossiApril 10, 2025

‘You Can’t Park There’: U-Haul Jumps Curb, Gets Wedged Under Evanston Overpass

A U-Haul truck that jumped the curb and got wedged under the Highway 150 overpass in Evanston, Wyoming, on Tuesday. Many passersby couldn’t help a second look and occasionally yelling some helpful advice as they drove by: “You can’t park there!”

Andrew RossiApril 09, 2025

West Yellowstone Residents Share Their Homes With Herds Of Backyard Bison

Yellowstone National Park's bison are mostly contained to the park, but West Yellowstone, Montana, is one place where they roam freely. At wildlife photographer Trent Sizemore’s house, these backyard bison spar on the lawn and lounge in the driveway.

Andrew RossiApril 09, 2025

Romulus and Remus, the two dire wolf pups created by Colossal Biosciences, are recorded giving their first howls.

Dire Wolves Resurrected From Prehistoric DNA As ‘World’s First De-Extinct Animals’

A company revealed Monday it’s created the “world’s first de-extinct animals,” two wolf pups genetically modified to resemble extinct dire wolves. The same company has said it also may soon "resurrect" woolly mammoths.

Andrew RossiApril 08, 2025

A skeleton of Brontosaurus parvus at the University of Wyoming's Geological Museum. This specimen had been classified as an Apatosaurus until 2015, when new research showed that Brontosaurus and Apatosaurus were different dinosaurs, rather than different species of the same dinosaur.

How Wyoming's Brontosaurus Became The World's Most Famous Dinosaur — Twice

Brontosaurus lived 150 million years ago, was discovered in Wyoming 146 years ago, was erased 112 years ago, and was resurrected as a valid genus 10 years ago. It's all part of an ongoing sauropod saga.

Andrew RossiApril 05, 2025

What The Heck … Is That Giant Rock "X" In Sybille Canyon Near Wheatland?

“X” really does mark a spot in Sybille Canyon along Wyoming Highway 34, but it doesn’t mark the site of buried treasure. It’s a unique geologic formation that might point to mineral wealth.

Andrew RossiApril 05, 2025

The 1938 short "Good Scouts" has Donald Duck and his three nephews making a ruckus in "Yellowstone Nat'l Park." If he was a real tourist, Donald would be facing severe fines — or asking Mickey to bail him out.

That Time Donald Duck And His Nephews Committed Crimes In Yellowstone

The 1938 short "Good Scouts" has Donald Duck and his three nephews making a ruckus in "Yellowstone Nat'l Park." If he were a real tourist, Donald would be facing severe fines — or asking Mickey to bail him out of jail.

Andrew RossiApril 05, 2025

Yellowstone's First ‘Red Dog’ Bison Calf Of 2025 Comes Early

Yellowstone's first bison calf of 2025 was spotted in the Lamar Valley on Sunday, making it an early addition to the park's bison herds. A Wyoming photographer got photos of the first “red dog” of the season.

Andrew RossiApril 04, 2025

It’s Not Spring In Wyoming Until Bob The Barrel Breaks Through Fremont Lake Ice

It’s not spring in Wyoming until the cheerful yellow barrel named Bob in the middle of Fremont Lake breaks through the ice. Guessing when stuff breaks through the ice is a Pinedale tradition that goes back at least 85 years.

Andrew RossiApril 03, 2025

Wyoming's Specialty License Plates Are Few, Similar And On Probation

There will be 21 specialty license plates available to Wyoming residents in 2025, even if most of them look similar. Compared to other states, Wyoming is next-to-last in number of available specialty plates.

Andrew RossiApril 01, 2025

Grizzly Chased From Old Faithful By Ornery Yellowstone Bison Herd

Yellowstone grizzlies may be at the top of the food chain, but even the apex predator has to think twice about tangling with a herd of ornery bison. The Old Faithful webcam Monday caught the herd sending a grizzly running for cover.

Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2025

Volunteers excavating at the "substation excavation" in St. George, Utah. Over 200 volunteers, paleontologists, and construction companies are donating time, tools and talents to excavate as many fossils as possible from this acre of 200-million-year-old red rock from the Early Jurassic Period.

Reserve Of Prehistoric Dinosaur Fossils Discovered Next To Utah Subdivision

While preparing to build a power substation next to a Utah residential subdivision, a prehistoric field of dinosaur and other fossils was discovered. Now hundreds of volunteers are helping excavate the site.

Andrew RossiMarch 30, 2025

Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver is world-famous for hosting the biggest bands on the planet. Its unique near-perfect acoustics are provided by its red sandstone, which recently got its first deep cleaning in 119 years.

Red Rocks Gets First Deep Clean in 119 Years From Group That Scrubbed Mount Rushmore

Red Rocks near Denver is famous for hosting the biggest bands on the planet. Its near-perfect acoustics are provided by its red sandstone, which got its first deep cleaning in 119 years this month from the same group that scrubbed Mount Rushmore.

Andrew RossiMarch 30, 2025

Are Farmer’s Almanacs Still The First And Last Word For Farmers And Ranchers?

For generations, American farmers have lived and died by almanacs going back to 1792, but with current technology, are they still trusted? Scientific or not, getting a Farmer’s Almanac or Old Farmer’s Almanac is a treasured tradition.

Andrew RossiMarch 29, 2025

The GeyserTimes Dashboard of webcams has become a wildly popular way for people to visit Yellowstone National Park year-round from anywhere on the planet. Fans also name their favorite features, like "The Sitting Sasquatch Tree" in the Upper Geyser Basin.

People Love Spotting ‘Sitting Sasquatch Tree’ On Yellowstone Webcams

GeyserTimes is more than a real-time view of Yellowstone National Park, it's a venue for park fans to share data and banter about their favorite spot on the planet. Wildlife, geysers and even the “Sitting Sasquatch Tree” are favorites on its webcams.

Andrew RossiMarch 29, 2025

Cody's Bighorn Basin Towing wants to get a Ford F-250 down off the rocky cliff it got stuck on after a windstorm blew it over the edge, and hopes that "Ole Blue" can be resurrected from the wreck.

Cody Towing Co. Parks Truck, Returns To Find It Rolled Off A Cliff

A Cody towing company is facing its most difficult recovery job ever — and it’s for its own Ford F-250 truck. It was left with the parking brake on, but not in gear, and rolled down a rocky cliff overnight last weekend.

Andrew RossiMarch 27, 2025

It was a "humbling experience" when WYDOT heavy equipment operator Shaun Emmett got his snowplow stuck on the Chief Joseph Highway on Monday, the first time he’s been totally stuck in 22 years of plowing Wyoming highways.

After 22 Years, A First For WYDOT Snowplow Driver — He Gets Stuck In A Drift

In what he calls a "humbling experience,” a veteran WYDOT snowplow driver got his plow stuck for the first time in 22 years Monday. He was trying to get through a 4-foot-deep drift blocking both lanes.

Andrew RossiMarch 25, 2025

Images from a video taken by the Steve and Vlada March family shows a violent eruption of Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on July 23, 2024.

Yellowstone Pool That Exploded Last Summer Is Still Closed — And Still Exploding

Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been closed since it violently exploded last July. As the park prepares for the summer tourism season, it remains closed — and is still exploding.

Andrew RossiMarch 25, 2025

After an anonymous complaint about its bingo night, the Wyoming Gaming Commission ended the game at three Cody bars, including Brewgards.

State Shuts Down Bingo Nights At Cody Bars After ‘Illegal Gambling’ Complaint

Popular bingo nights at three Cody bars have been shut down by the Wyoming Gaming Commission after an anonymous complaint of “illegal gambling.” The agency says it’s following the law, while the bars call the move “absolutely ridiculous.”

Andrew RossiMarch 24, 2025

Mount Coffin in the mountains of Lincoln County, Wyoming, is one of the windiest places in the state, which could be why it appears flat, hence it's comparison to a coffin.

Another Wild Windy Wyoming Weekend: 116 MPH Winds On Mount Coffin

It was another windy weekend in Wyoming, with winds hitting more than 100 mph in western parts of the state. Mount Coffin experienced the highest wind gust hitting 116 mph.

Andrew RossiMarch 24, 2025

There Hasn't Been A New Name In Yellowstone In 25 Years (And May Never Happen Again)

Even when new thermal features appear in Yellowstone National Park, they are unlikely to get named. Getting a new name in Yellowstone is a lengthy process that hasn't happened in two decades — and might never happen again.

Andrew RossiMarch 23, 2025

Media hype that Mount Adams, a Washington volcano, is about to blast off after 1,000 years is “a bunch of garbage,” says a Wyoming expert. Because Yellowstone sits on a huge, active supervolcano, someone’s always watching for what might trigger it.

Yellowstone Volcanologist Says Claims Of 1,000-Year Volcano Eruption "A Bunch Of Garbage"

Media hype that a volcano in Washington is about to blow up after 1,000 years is “garbage,” says Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. Because Yellowstone sits on an active supervolcano, scientists monitor what might trigger it, and he says this isn't it.

Andrew RossiMarch 23, 2025

Neon is a big part of the culture at Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette, Wyoming, and it's building a new Neon Park to celebrate the art of neon signage. The museum has been rescuing iconic signs from around the state that would otherwise have been trashed.

Gillette Museum Rescues Iconic Signs From Around Wyoming For New Neon Park

Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette is building a Neon Park to house neon signs it’s rescuing from around Wyoming. They already have the Holiday Lodge sign from Lander, the Cheyenne Motel sign, Fox Theater sign in Casper, and the Moorcroft Motel sign. More will be added when restored.

Andrew RossiMarch 22, 2025

Why Bighorn Sheep Heads Don’t Explode When They Violently Smash Into Each Other

The violence of bighorn sheep smashing their heads together, focusing 2,000 pounds of pressure delivered at 30 mph, can make one wonder how their heads don’t explode. The basic answer is their thick horns and skulls are basically crash helmets.

Andrew RossiMarch 22, 2025

A weather balloon is launched in this file photo.

Wyoming Meteorologist Says Cutting Weather Balloon Launches "Dumb And Unacceptable"

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day said the federal government's decision to cut balloon launches across the country - including Rapid City and Riverton - is "dumb and unacceptable." He said the launches are a critical facet meteorologists use every day to make forecasts.

Andrew RossiMarch 21, 2025

First Yellowstone Film Fest Features Eclectic Lineup, Including Communist Santa

The first Yellowstone International Film Festival in Cody, Wyoming, begins Friday screening 78 films over eight days. Its eclectic lineup includes premieres of “When Santa Was a Communist” and “Nobody Wants to Shoot a Woman.”

Andrew RossiMarch 20, 2025

Wyoming Stop Sign ‘As Close As Ever’ To Being Buried With Days Left In Contest

The stop sign on Togwotee Pass has another 12-16 inches to go to be fully buried, and the snow to finish the job could fall this weekend. Those in the 2025 Stop Sign Snow Challenge have only days left until the contest’s end-of-March deadline.

Andrew RossiMarch 19, 2025

The windows of Jill Siggins' home in Cody are covered in mud after a windy rainstorm.

Muddy Rainstorm Blows Through Cody, Leaves Town Covered In Crud

Wind and rain worked together to plaster dirt all over Cody on Monday, covering windows and cars in a layer of hard-to-clean crud. It’s just a precursor to a storm that could drop up to 10 inches of snow in spots around Wyoming on Tuesday.

Andrew RossiMarch 17, 2025

The Flash asks immortal caveman Vandal Savage why he delivered a heart to his Brooklyn apartment in 1987’s The Flash (Volume 2) #2: “Savage Showdown!” In the previous comic, Flash ran from NYC to Seattle to deliver a human heart to a hospital, and saw Savage kill the heart's owner while he zoomed through Wyoming.

Why Did An Immortal Caveman Kill A Thermopolis Detective In A 1987 Flash Comic?

Thermopolis turns up in odd places. In a 1982 film, Daffy Duck fought Bugs Bunny for the right to sell books there and in 1987, one of the biggest villains in the DC Universe traveled to Thermopolis to tear someone's heart out.

Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2025

A quirk of planetary positions will make Saturn's 200,000-mile-around rings disappear for one night March 23. But NASA research also suggests the rings are disappearing for real and will be gone forever in 100 million to 300 million years.

Saturn's Rings Will Disappear Next Week (And Then Completely A Few Years Later)

A quirk of planetary positions will make Saturn's 200,000-mile-around rings disappear for one night on March 23. Plan ahead, however, because NASA predicts they will completely disappear -- forever -- in about 100 million years.

Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2025

Giant pumpking grower Jay Richard of Worland, Wyoming, in the end zone at Lambeau Field.

Wyoming Pumpkin Kings Geek Out With World’s Biggest Growers At Lambeau Field

There’s big money and a degree of "fame" for growers of giant pumpkins. That’s why Worland's Jay Richard and "pumpkings" of the world gathered at the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth International Grower’s Convention at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2025

When Gillette resident Wes Johnson posted a video of himself "dancing it out" on TikTok, it started a wave of viral videos that have generated more than 30 million views. He hopes to spread his platform of positivity across Wyoming and the world.

Wyoming's "Just Dance It Out Guy" Has Over 30 Million Views On Social Media

When Gillette resident Wes Johnson posted a video of himself "dancing it out" on TikTok two months ago, it started a wave of viral videos that have generated more than 30 million views. Now he's in demand in Europe, Africa, and New Zealand to "dance it out" overseas.

Andrew RossiMarch 15, 2025

Construction vehicles outfitted with snowplows and blowers spend months clearing Yellowstone National Park roads. Crews also use chainsaws and avalanches to move massive amounts of snow.

Crews With Trucks And Chainsaws Have Begun Months-Long Process Of Clearing Yellowstone Roads

Construction vehicles outfitted with snowplows and blowers have started the months-long process of clearing roads in Yellowstone National Park. Crews also use chainsaws and avalanches to move massive amounts of snow.

Andrew RossiMarch 15, 2025

First Grizzly of 2025 Awake, Hungry And Cranky In Yellowstone

The National Park Service on Wednesday reported fresh grizzly tracks have been spotted in the northern section of Yellowstone National Park. That's the first sign grizzlies have emerged from winter hibernation and are likely very hungry.

Andrew RossiMarch 14, 2025

Don Day's Advice For Watching The Lunar Eclipse In Wyoming: Drive To Kansas

Meteorologist Don Day's best advice for watching the blood-red lunar eclipse Friday morning in Wyoming is to drive to Kansas. Lots of clouds will make it hard to view in the Cowboy State but UW astronomer Max Gilbraith says Casper Mountain and Togwotee Pass might work.

Andrew RossiMarch 13, 2025

Jackson Hole High School teacher Collin Binko reacts to the surprise of being announced Wyoming's only 2015 Milken Award winner on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Jackson Teacher Surprised With National Milken Educator Award, $25,000 Prize

Jackson Hole High School fine arts teacher Collin Binko was surprised Wednesday with a national Milken Education Award. As the only 2025 recipient from Wyoming, he also won a $25,000 prize.

Andrew RossiMarch 12, 2025

A nighttime photo of Devils Tower taken from Devils Tower National Monument. Photographers won’t be able to get shots like this for the discernible future, since the monument announced it will be closed to visitors overnight starting on March 13.

Driskill Calls Closure Of Devils Tower “Stupidity At Highest Levels”

State Sen. Ogden Driskill on Wednesday said the overnight closure of Devils Tower “stupidity at its highest level.” The lawmaker who lives next to the monument said Devils Tower has been open 24 hours a day for more than 50 years.

Andrew RossiMarch 12, 2025

Spalding was starving, gravely hurt and hypothermic when he wandered into a Gillette home looking for help. Now, folks in northern Wyoming have rallied to help him recover and find a home.

Sheridan Cat Rescue Raises $1,500 To Save Sad Cat Spalding

Spalding was starving, hypothermic, and life-threateningly ill when he wandered into a Gillette home looking for help. Animal advocates across northern Wyoming have rallied and raised more than $1,500 to give him a second chance and get him to a loving home.

Andrew RossiMarch 11, 2025

Polaris is promoting its latest lineup of snowmobiles by putting them through their paces in the pristine snow of Wyoming’s Teton Range. The company uses the Cowboy State to showcase the machines as the ultimate toy for backcountry adventure.

Polaris Showcases New 2026 Snowmobile Lineup In Wyoming’s Teton Range

In January, Polaris held a marketing photo shoot showcasing its 2026 snowmobile lineup. They've been doing shoots in Wyoming for years, but this one was different -- it's all Wyoming: four Wyoming snowmobilers shot by a Wyoming photographer.

Andrew RossiMarch 09, 2025

For those who aren’t fans of the new Wyoming license plate — a big field of dark blue with white lettering — there’s another new choice. This one has plenty of color, at least the only colors that matter to University of Wyoming fans: brown and gold.

Don't Like The New Wyoming License Plate? There’s Another Option

For those who aren’t fans of the new Wyoming license plate — a big field of dark blue with white lettering — there’s another choice. You don't have to be a graduate of the University of Wyoming to get it either.

Andrew RossiMarch 09, 2025

A massive decade-long research study into the 5,000-year history of Wyoming prehistoric people is complete. Known as Paleoindians, they have a lot in common with Wyomingites today — fiercely independent, adaptable to harsh environments and adept hunters.

Massive 10-Year Effort Compiles 5,000 Years Of Wyoming’s Prehistoric People

Now we know more than ever about the Paleoindians after an exhaustive 10-year effort to compile 5,000 years of Wyoming’s prehistory into a book. It's the most comprehensive compilation of knowledge about Wyoming's prehistoric people.

Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2025

An 85-foot-tall eastern cottonwood in Nebraska is the biggest of its kind in the United States. Wyoming doesn't have a champion yet, the giant in a neighbor state is inspiring Wyoming tree growers.

85-Foot Cottonwood In Nebraska Named National Champ For Being Largest In Country

Yes, national champion trees are a reality. An 85-foot-tall eastern cottonwood in Nebraska has been named the national champion for being the largest of its kind. It's tougher to compete in Wyoming because of the climate although we've had some national champions in the past.

Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2025

Evergreen Fire Rescue thought they were rescuing a bison calf from a frozen pond outside Evergreen, Colorado, on March 5, 2025. But the victim was actually a yak that needed a 10-foot path back to shore.

Colorado Firefighters Save Drowning Yak Which Fell Through Frozen Pond

Firefighters in Evergreen, Colorado, say they take every ice rescue seriously. So when they received a call on Wednesday about a yak which fell through the ice at a local pond, they were able to get it saved and mark the first time they ever rescued a yak.

Andrew RossiMarch 06, 2025

Full Lunar Eclipse Directly Over Wyoming Will Make Moon Look Blood-Red

A total lunar eclipse just after midnight March 14 will be positioned directly over Wyoming, which means Wyomingites will have an excellent view of the all-night event. It’ll be hard to miss — the moon will look blood-red.

Andrew RossiMarch 05, 2025

A South Pass slowdown during a winter storm in early February. South Pass and other high elevation areas could get over 20 inches of wet, heavy snow between Wednesday night and Friday morning.

Winter Surge Could Dump 20 Inches Of Snow On Parts Of Wyoming

Nearly all of Wyoming will see snow sometimes between Wednesday night through Friday from an incoming wet winter storm. The surge could dump as much as 20 inches on Casper Mountain and South Pass, and a foot in central and northwest Wyoming.

Andrew RossiMarch 05, 2025

Dubois Double-Amputee Wrestler Wins State Championship

Sammie Cyrus, a senior double-amputee wrestler from Dubois High School, capped his career as a state champion. Cyrus won the Class 2A 106-pound division during this past weekend at the Wyoming state tournament in Casper.

Andrew RossiMarch 04, 2025

Record-breaking snowstorm in Cheyenne on March 14, 2021

Southeast Wyoming To Get Blasted By Heavy Snow And 55MPH Winds On Monday

A fast-moving low-pressure system centering on southeast Wyoming could dump several inches of snow in Cheyenne and Laramie late Monday. Winds could top 55 mph during the snowstorm. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued.

Andrew RossiMarch 02, 2025

When they roamed the earth, Tyrannosaurs and Triceratops would’ve been mortal enemies. But millions of years later at an international museum in Canada, they’re working out their differences over their own larger-than-life tea party.

It's A Real Job: “Dinosaur Erection Specialist” Positions Dino Skeletons At Museum

Ry Williams is a self-described “dinosaur erection specialist” who’s a lot like a window dresser at a department store, except instead of arranging mannequins he poses and positions delicate, huge and ancient dinosaur skeletons -- many of which are from Wyoming.

Andrew RossiMarch 02, 2025

Opening day at the East Entrance at Yellowstone National Park on May 3, 2024. The National Park Service will install two new webcams at the East Entrance by May 2, 2025, when the summer season begins.

Yellowstone Hack: You Can Save A Lot Of Time By Using The East Entrance

In planning your next trip to Yellowstone, you may want to consider the East Entrance. It could be a time-saver. For example, in 2024, 773,144 vehicles passed through Yellowstone’s West Entrance while only 36,948 vehicles passed through the East Entrance.

Andrew RossiMarch 02, 2025

At 84 inches by 84 inches, the Wyoming king bed is more than the size of two queen-sized mattresses combined. Few people have heard of the Wyoming king, but that's changing.

So What Exactly Is A Wyoming King Bed And How Big Is It?

Everyone knows about California King beds, but there’s a relatively new item in oversized mattresses. The Wyoming King is in the middle of the oversized mattress variants. It's bigger than a Texas King but smaller than an Alaskan or Alberta King.

Andrew RossiMarch 01, 2025

White Mountain Handprints Near Rock Springs Unlike Any Other Petroglyphs

While there are hundreds of inscribed petroglyphs at the White Mountain Petroglyph Site north of Rock Springs, the deep handprints gouged into a sandstone pillar are unlike anything else. Scientists are struggling to understand them.

Andrew RossiMarch 01, 2025

In this screenshot from video, a Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office Detention Center employee reacts after his can of soda slides on the desk without being touched.

Boooo! Soda Can Moving On Its Own Captured On Video At Sweetwater County Jail

A soda can moving on its own was caught on video earlier this week at the Sweetwater County Detention Center in Rock Springs. Workers there say it's the latest evidence that the facility is haunted.

Andrew RossiMarch 01, 2025

Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will all be visible in the night skies of Wyoming after sunset Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, an alignment that only occurs once every 144 years.

Rare 144-Year Seven-Planet Parade Lines Up Over Wyoming This Week

Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will all be visible in the night skies over Wyoming after sunset Friday, an alignment that only happens once every 144 years.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2025

Parts of northern Wyoming that broke records for cold on Thursday were pushing 60s on Sunday. That’s a huge 83-degree swing in just four days.

Northern Wyoming Swings 85 Degrees — From Minus 27 To 58 — In Four Days

Parts of northern Wyoming that broke records for cold on Thursday hit 58 on Sunday. That’s a huge 85-degree swing in just four days.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2025

Sculptor Jocelyn Russell and a rendering of how a larger-than-life bronze memorial to Grizzly 399 could look. It features the famous mother bear with her brood of four cubs huddled underneath her.

New Sculpture Of 399 And 4 Cubs Planned To Memorialize World’s Most Famous Bear

Wyoming’s Grizzly 399 was the world’s most famous bear and is about to be memorialized in larger-than-life bronze. A huge sculpture of the bear with her famous brood of four cubs is planned to be up in the Jackson area by spring 2026.

Andrew RossiFebruary 23, 2025

It took a team effort to move this Boeing KC-97 tanker to the grounds of the Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting, the Wyoming museum's largest aircraft. They had to wait for a cold snap so the ground would be frozen enough for the huge tanker to roll without sinking into the ground.

Huge 153,000-Pound Tanker Becomes Biggest Addition To Wyoming Flight Museum

Tanker 97, a Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter, a new addition to the Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull, has immediately become the crown jewel of the museum's collection. The aircraft has a 141-foot wingspan and weighs 153,000 pounds.

Andrew RossiFebruary 23, 2025

Yellowstone National Park employees Rick Hutchinson, right, and Jim Peaco guide the specially designed Little Dipper boat into the boiling waters of Grand Prismatic Spring to collect measurements of the temperature and structure of the feature in 1996.

Little Dipper Allowed Scientists To Float On Scalding Grand Prismatic Spring

Between 1992 and 1996, the Little Dipper was the first and only watercraft in Yellowstone National Park that could safely study Grand Prismatic Spring from the surface of its scalding water. The boat disappeared sometime after 1997, and its fate remains uncertain.

Andrew RossiFebruary 22, 2025

A pair of skiers stop to gawk at a bison near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.

Doesn’t Matter The Season, Tourists Still Get Way Too Close To Bison

It really doesn't matter the season, tourists continue to get way too close to wildlife in Yellowstone. Like Thursday morning, when Daryl Adams in Louisiana pulled up the Old Faithful webcam and witnessed dimwitted tourists just feet away from bison.

Andrew RossiFebruary 20, 2025

Brooks Lake Lodge reports some of the best snow in years.

Sheridan, Gillette, Newcastle Set Record Lows; 80+ Inches Of Snow In Southern Wyoming

Fans of winter, rejoice! Sheridan, Gillette, and Newcastle all set record low temperatures on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, more than 80 inches of snow has fallen in the Snowies and Sierra Madres. Meteorologist Don Day says there's plenty more to come too.

Andrew RossiFebruary 19, 2025

A multi-agency rescue effort was launched Saturday and continued Sunday to recover an ATV with two people inside that had broken through the ice of Glendo Reservoir.

Two Die After Side-By-Side Breaks Through Ice On Glendo Reservoir

Two men died on Saturday after their UTV broke through the icy waters in Glendo Reservoir. A brother of one of the victims told Cowboy State Daily that the first responders were heroes. “Thank you for your service in the bitter cold," he said.

Andrew RossiFebruary 17, 2025

Thomas Lindgren stands next to the articulated hips of a Barosaurus skeleton found in the famous Bone Cabin Quarry near Medicine Bow. Lindgren believes this is the largest articulated dinosaur ever found and will become the largest dinosaur ever mounted once it's freed from the 150-million-year-old sandstone encasing it.

Investors Purchase 40,000 Shares Of Wyoming Stegosaurus Skeleton In Just 18 Minutes

A Stegosaurus skeleton being excavated in the famous Bone Cabin Quarry near Medicine Bow is expected to sell for millions. In December, investors could purchase a share of the dinosaur for $68.75. 40,000 shares sold in 18 minutes.

Andrew RossiFebruary 16, 2025

Two 70 Series Land Cruisers spotted on I-80 near Laramie. Jeremiah Proffitt, owner of Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers, believes these were acquired from Saudi Arabia, and were likely headed to a military contractor to be "dissected" for defense research.

Rare (And Illegal) In The U.S. Toyota Land Cruisers Turn Heads On Wyoming’s I-80

Two rare 79 Series Toyota Land Cruisers spotted near Laramie on I-80 turned heads of auto enthusiasts. These vehicles aren't legal in the U.S. and are often seen in the Middle East equipped with rocket launchers, machine guns, and other weaponry.

Andrew RossiFebruary 16, 2025

Dell Simancas was taking video of his son kayaking in the ocean off Chili when a whale scooped him up in his mouth. The whale quickly spat his son out.

Kayaking Can Be Dangerous, Just Ask The Guy Who Was Swallowed By Whale

Kayaking isn't a risk-free activity, but the man who was in the mouth of a humpback whale while paddling on the Pacific Ocean was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. A Wyoming kayaker says he was “pretty amazed” by the encounter.

Andrew RossiFebruary 16, 2025

Liberty Cap at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park.

The Gumper, Lactose Spring And Puff 'N Stuff Geyser — Yellowstone’s More Obscure Places

For every Old Faithful and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, there's a host of other obscure places like The Gumper, Lactose Spring and Puff 'n Stuff Geyser. A former ranger, turned historian, extensively researched every notable name in Yellowstone.

Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2025

An investigation is underway at the Green River Tunnel along Interstate 80 after a fatal multi-vehicle crash sparked explosions and an intense fire inside Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Fire, Weakened Structure Keeps Responders Out Of Tunnel For Hours; Motorists Run For Safety

Fire and rescue crews at an explosive tunnel collision outside Green River could not enter the tunnel for hours Friday after the initial crash. The fire inside was too intense, and the tunnel’s structure had been weakened. Motorists inside the tunnel had to run for safety.

Clair McFarland, Jimmy Orr & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2025

Smoke pouring out of the westbound Green River Tunnel on I-80 on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Response Shifts To Recovery After “Huge Explosions,” Multiple Fatalities In Crash In Green River Tunnel

Heavy, black smoke billowed out of both ends of the Green River Tunnel along Interstate 80 after a fatal multivehicle pileup and fire inside Friday afternoon. Witnesses report feeling and hearing “huge explosions.” By late Friday night, the response had shifted from rescue to recovery.

Andrew Rossi, Clair McFarland & Jimmy OrrFebruary 14, 2025

A host of help responded fast to save a horse named Frisky that had fallen into a collapsed septic tank in southern Colorado on Saturday. The local sheriff’s office reports the horse was scared, cold and smelly, but is fine now.

Fast Action Helps Save Horse Named Frisky From Collapsed Septic Tank

A host of agencies responded fast to save a horse named Frisky that had fallen into a collapsed septic tank in southern Colorado on Saturday. The local sheriff’s office reports the horse was scared and cold, but is fine now.

Andrew RossiFebruary 13, 2025

A pilot walked away from making an emergency landing on Wyoming Highway 789 on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, near Rawlins. One longtime pilot calls it the “best-case scenario” for a forced landing in freezing temperatures.

Pilot Makes Emergency Landing On Wyoming Highway Near Rawlins

A pilot walked away from making an emergency landing on Wyoming Highway 789 on Wednesday near Rawlins. One longtime pilot calls it the “best-case scenario” for a forced landing in freezing temperatures.

Andrew RossiFebruary 12, 2025

Rolls-Royces In Snow Tires: Sheridan Winter Rodeo Attracts Different Kind Of Cowboy

Four Rolls-Royce Cullinans and a Spectre were turning heads around Sheridan, Wyoming, this past weekend. Not everyone is a fan of the different kind of high-society cowboy attracted by the town’s annual WYO Winter Rodeo.

Andrew RossiFebruary 11, 2025

Some Daytime High Temperatures In Wyoming This Week Will Be Well Below Zero

Some of the coldest temperatures of the 2024 - 2025 season are heading to Wyoming this week. Some areas of the state will see daytime high temperatures of 20 below zero while overnight low temps could hit negative 30.

Andrew RossiFebruary 10, 2025

Scientists Are Taking Possibility Of Asteroid Slamming Into Earth Seriously

The newly-discovered Asteroid 2024 YR is being taken seriously by scientists at NASA who say it's got a legit shot at slamming into the Earth. Right now, the odds are 1 in 43. UW planetarium guru says El Salvador is much more likely of a hit than Wyoming.

Andrew RossiFebruary 09, 2025

Sammie Cyrus, a senior at Dubois High School, with wrestling coach Brock Baker.

Dubois Double-Amputee Wrestler Has Made The Most Of His Disadvantages

Sammie Cyrus, a senior at Dubois High School, has won over 100 matches and become an exceptional wrestler despite losing the lower halves of both his legs as a child. With the right mentality and attitude, anything can be overcome, he says.

Andrew RossiFebruary 09, 2025

Amelia Rothleutner with a freezer full of breast milk she donated to Cody Regional Health's milk depot. Rothleutner is the first donor for Cody's milk depot, giving over 500 ounces, roughly four gallons, of excess breast milk.

Cody Woman Donates 4 Gallons Of Breast Milk To New Wyoming Milk Bank

Cody Regional Health has become a milk depot for Mother's Milk Bank, an agency that pasteurizes and distributes donated breast milk to infant ICUs across the nation. A local woman has already donated 4 gallons to the new milk bank.

Andrew RossiFebruary 09, 2025

Several fossils and minerals on display in the Geoworld showroom during the 2025 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

Wyoming's Everywhere At The World-Renowned Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Hundreds of vendors from dozens of countries converged in Tucson, Arizona, for the annual Gem and Mineral Show, where the best and most impressive gems, minerals, and fossils turn the past into profit. And everywhere you looked, Wyoming was represented.

Andrew RossiFebruary 08, 2025

University Of Wyoming Spends $2 Million For Super Bowl Ad Celebrating Josh Allen

The University of Wyoming has expended $2 million for a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl celebrating Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen and his connection to the University of Wyoming. The spot will air in cities across the country and will be seen in Wyoming too.

Andrew RossiFebruary 07, 2025

USGS Using A Helicopter Hula Hoop To See What's Buried Under Southeast Wyoming

The United States Geological Survey has started flying helicopters between 100 to 200 feet above the ground with a giant electromagnetic sensor to identify water, minerals and metals buried up to 1,500 feet underground in southeast Wyoming.

Andrew RossiFebruary 07, 2025

Cody Residents Celebrate Snow Day By Slapping On Skis And Attaching Themselves To Moving Cars

Although it's frowned on by the police, some Cody residents celebrated their snow-day on Monday by slapping on some skis and attaching themselves to vehicles with a rope. One Cody resident posted photos of the amateur skijoring but blacked out incriminating evidence to protect the guilty.

Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2025

Strong wind gusts blow clouds of snow of this mountain peak in a file photo.

120 MPH Wind Gust On Mount Coffin One Of Strongest Ever In Wyoming

A 120 mph wind gust recorded on Mount Coffin in western Wyoming last week is among the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in the Cowboy State. Winds that strong can easily be fatal, throwing people and objects around.

Andrew RossiFebruary 04, 2025

While northwest Wyoming was getting pummeled by a snowstorm, folks in the oposite corner of the state in Cheyenne were enjoying spring-like weather near 60 degrees Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Snowstorm Shuts Down Cody, While It’s Near 60 And Spring-Like In Cheyenne

While southeast Wyoming enjoyed sunny skies spring-like temperatures near 60 degrees Monday, it was another story in the northwest corner of the state. Subzero temperatures and up to 36 inches of snow shut down Cody.

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2025

Jeff Vanuga of Dubois, Wyoming, captured a remarkable sequence of a wolf pack taking down and devouring a bison, then the bison's herd getting upset and charging people on a nearby road.

Angry Bison Charges Into Crowd Watching Wolf Pack In Yellowstone

As people gathered on a road in Yellowstone to watch a pack of wolves devour a bison, the buffalo’s herd charged into them last week. The stampede sent bundled-up tourists running off the road and behind vehicles for safety.

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2025

Does Size Matter? Every County In Wyoming Is Bigger Than Rhode Island

Each of Wyoming's 23 counties is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. Sweetwater County is 7 times larger. Rhode Islanders don't care, however. They say their small size is an advantage.

Andrew RossiFebruary 02, 2025

Shelby Forbes was thrilled to get her grandmother's wedding ring back after fearing it could be lost for good. Dave Hays and Fred Harvey, avid metal detecting hobbyists, were called in found it quickly. It was a rare instance of being able to return a treasure to the person who lost it.

Metal-Detecting Duo Find Wedding Ring Gillette Woman Feared Lost Forever

Shelby Forbes of Gillette was “crying my eyes out” when she lost her grandmother’s wedding ring while throwing hay to her horses. Fearing it could be lost forever, a pair of metal-detecting pals found it, and Forbes burst into tears again.

Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2025

Grand Prismatic Spring has become the second most popular Yellowstone National Park feature behind only Old Faithful. Much of that has happened in the 21st century as its become a social media darling.

How Grand Prismatic Spring Became Yellowstone's Social Media Darling

In two decades, Grand Prismatic Spring ascended from a beautiful backwater spot to the second most popular destination in Yellowstone National Park. Grand Prismatic’s profile has exploded as Yellowstone’s social media darling.

Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2025

Skiing through deep snow in the Wyoming high country in this file photo.

Wyoming Ski Areas Can Expect Huge Dump Of Up To 60 Inches Of Snow This Weekend

A massive surge of Pacific moisture will drop up to 60 inches of snow in the western mountains of Wyoming between Friday and Sunday. The rest of Wyoming can expect clouds, wind and a little snow.

Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2025

Biggest Earthquake Since 2023 Rumbles Under Yellowstone, Felt 30 Miles Away

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was measured near Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday evening. It's the largest earthquake in the park since March 2023 and felt 30 miles away.

Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2025

Cody Filmmaker Says Premiering To Packed House At Sundance Was “Something Special”

Cody, Wyoming, filmmaker Preston Randolph is a producer of the documentary “Free Leonard Peltier,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Monday to a packed house. He calls the experience “something special.”

Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2025

If Cow Belches Are So Bad, Why Didn’t The U.S. West's 60M Bison Kill The Planet?

If cow belches and farts are so bad, why didn’t the vast herds of 60 million bison roaming the U.S. West before the 1880s kill the planet? The nonprofit Western Justice wants to know, but science suggests they’re not comparable.

Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2025

Three More Wyoming Snowplow Trucks Wrecked After Drivers Slam Into Them Over Weekend

In three separate incidents, three WYDOT snowplow trucks covering the highways near Laramie were struck by vehicles and taken out of commission when they needed to be clearing ice and snow on critical stretches of I-80 and US 30/287.

Andrew RossiJanuary 27, 2025

The look like unfinished lightweight helicopters, but for decades snowplanes have been an invaluable tool for getting around the remote areas of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks during winter.

Wyoming History: Afton's Snowplanes Skimmed Over A Snowy Yellowstone At 100 MPH With No Brakes

The CallAir snowplane, built in Afton, was a revolutionary vehicle. It made it possible to deliver mail, supplies and scientists across the snow-covered terrain of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks at 100 mph — with no brakes.

Andrew RossiJanuary 26, 2025

A new resident at the Long Term Care Facility at Cody Regional Health shares stories with Jody Goldbach and Sally Gallop, accompanied by therapy ponies Norman and Star.

A Totally Wyoming Prescription At Cody Care Center: Take Two Ponies A Week, Repeat

Residents at the Long-Term Care Center at Cody Regional Health are reminded often they’re Wyomingites. It happens when their weekly prescription for ponies is filled, letting them interact with animals like they have their whole lives.

Andrew RossiJanuary 25, 2025

Pilot Nathan Finneman is on a mission to save a nearly 100-year-old airmail post near Medicine Bow, Wyoming. It may be the last of its kind in the United States.

Pilot On Mission To Save Nearly 100-Year-Old Historic Wyoming Airmail Post

A nearly 100-year-old airmail station near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, was once part of a critical network moving the mail across America. A pilot is on a mission to save this remote outpost, which may be the last of its kind in the United States.

Andrew RossiJanuary 25, 2025

Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all be out and visible in the planetary parade Friday and Saturday.

Six Planets, Including Uranus, Will Line Up Across Wyoming's Night Sky This Weekend

From west to east, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will make an arc across Wyoming’s night sky in a parade of planets Friday and Saturday nights. And this time, light from the moon won't interfere with the spectacle.

Andrew RossiJanuary 24, 2025

Sous chef Eric Walker engages in a snowball fight outside the Bourbon House Restaurant in the French Quarter on Jan. 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

As Locals Freak Out, Transplanted Wyomingite In The South Loves The Record Snow

While many people in the U.S. South are freaking out over a winter storm that brought record snowfall across Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, a transplanted Wyomingite is loving it. He's having too much fun showing neighbors how to handle the snow.

Andrew RossiJanuary 23, 2025

Wind has always been a concern for semis driving on Wyoming highways, as shown in this file photo.

Wild Winds Up To 90 MPH Blow Over At Least 9 Semis On Wyoming Highways

Tuesday’s wild winds across Wyoming gusted to nearly 90 mph in some spots, closing some stretches of I-25 and I-80. But not everyone observed the closures, because at least nine semis were blown over, WYDOT reports, the most in at least two decades.

Andrew RossiJanuary 22, 2025

Strong Chinook winds are blowing semitrailers over across Wyoming, with gusts hitting nearly 90 mph along I-25 near Bordeaux, about 10 miles south of Wheatland.

88 MPH Winds Are Blowing Over Trucks, Closing Wyoming Highways And Wreaking Havoc

Sustained winds of 60 mph and more — and gusts up to 80 mph — are blowing semitrailers over on Wyoming highways Tuesday. The “classic Chinook” winds have also closed many areas to truck traffic and are wreaking other havoc.

Andrew RossiJanuary 21, 2025

Leonard Peltier, American Indian Movement leader, is led across Okalla prison exercise yard to a waiting helicopter. After a prolonged legal battle, Peltier was ordered deported by Canadian Justice Minister Ron Basford to face charges of murdering two FBI agents.

Wyoming Man Who Worked 15 Years To Free Leonard Peltier Calls Commutation “Bittersweet”

Joe Biden commuted the two consecutive life sentences of Leonard Peltier on Monday. Wyoming filmmaker Preston Randolph, who worked 15 years to free Peltier from prison, said he’s "happy but bittersweet” with the decision.

Andrew RossiJanuary 20, 2025

Rustic Falls in Yellowstone National Park is frozen over during a cold winter in this file photo.

Subzero Arctic Blast Nowhere Close To Wyoming Record Low Of Minus 66

Temperatures ranged from minus 20 to 40 degrees across Wyoming between Sunday and Monday, but that's still nowhere close to the coldest day in Cowboy State history. That came in 1933 when it hit minus 66 at a Yellowstone ranger station.

Andrew RossiJanuary 20, 2025

A vent on the undersea volcano Axial Seamount.

3,600-Foot-Tall Undersea Volcano Expected To Blow This Year, But Nobody’s Worried

Axial Seamount is a young, 30 million-year-old undersea volcano in the Pacific Ocean off the U.S. coast, and it’s expected to blow this year. While “fascinating” and spectacular, nobody’s worried about it.

Andrew RossiJanuary 20, 2025

The sampled subfossil whitebark pine trees along the margin of the ice patch.

Ancient Ice Forests In Beartooth Mountains Give Up 6,000-Year-Old Secrets

Researchers are revealing the secrets of 6,000-year-old pine forests, preserved in ice patches in the Beartooth Mountains. These ice forests are giving up ancient secrets about the past — and future — of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2025

Wyoming Braces For Dangerous Windchills Up To -45, Can Cause Frostbite In Minutes

Wyomingites will wake up to some serious cold Monday with windchills hitting anywhere from minus 15 to minus 45 around the state. That’s not only bone-chilling, it’s dangerous, and can cause frostbite in minutes.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2025

Activists participate in a protest to urge U.S. President Joe Biden to grant Native American activist Leonard Peltier clemency outside of the White House on Sept. 12, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Activists, who cite anti-Indigenous bias surrounding Peltier’s trial, want the President to give leniency to Peltier who is serving two life sentences for the murder of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota in 1975.

Cody Filmmaker A Producer For Documentary Premiering At Sundance Film Festival

A Cody, Wyoming, filmmaker is a coproducer for the documentary “Free Leonard Peltier," which will debut next week at the Sundance Film Festival. The film examines the case of the American Indian activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2025

Beryl Spring, located between Mammoth Hot Springs and Madison Junction, was named for the color of its boiling water, which has been a source of intrigue, frustration, and destruction since the beginning of Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone’s Beryl Springs Is Super-Hot, Ornery And Turns Stuff Blue

Beryl Spring, located between Mammoth Hot Springs and Madison Junction in Yellowstone National Park, was named for the stunning blue color of its boiling water. It’s also super-hot, ornery and turns the nearby boardwalk posts blue.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2025

Fern is a full-sized, 88-foot-long bronze replica of a Diplodocus named Dippy found in Wyoming in 1899. Fern will greet visitors to the Natural History Museum of London.

88-Foot-Long Bronze Of Wyoming’s Famous Dippy The Dinosaur Goes Up In London

Dippy the Diplodocus, an 88-foot-long Wyoming dinosaur, is world famous and billed as “the most colossal animal ever on Earth.” Now it’s been cast in bronze — in life size — for a new outdoor exhibit at the Natural History Museum of London.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2025

More Funerals Include Casket Branding, The Most Cowboy Way To Say Goodbye

A growing trend in Western funerals is for family and loved ones to put hot cattle brands to wooden caskets. It’s the most cowboy way for ranching families and others in the West to say goodbye.

Andrew RossiJanuary 18, 2025

Speedy, Beloved 24-Year-Old Yellowstone Sanctuary Bison, Dies

Speedy the bison died Thursday after spending 24 years as one of the best-known and beloved bison in the Greater Yellowstone Region. She was an animal ambassador at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, Montana, since 2005.

Andrew RossiJanuary 17, 2025

Subzero Surge To Bring Snow Squalls, Black Ice And Dangerous Wind Chills

Between Friday and Tuesday, Wyomingites will experience the coldest temperatures of the winter season so far. Don Day says to expect dangerously low wind chills, black ice and wind-driven snow squalls.

Andrew RossiJanuary 16, 2025

Supreme Court Won't Hear Utah's Case To Get Control Of Federal Lands

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it won't take up Utah's case to get control of federal lands in that state, a push Wyoming supported. Gov. Mark Gordon says he's "disappointed but not surprised."

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2025

A glitch in the software of this electronic sign at Alpine Animal Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming, shows it's minus 196 degrees there in January 2024. If true, it would by far be the coldest place ever recorded on the planet.

Get Ready To Shiver — Cold Wave To Plunge Wyoming Below Zero This Week

A surge of polar air from Canada will move into Wyoming by the end of the week, plunging much of the state into below zero temperatures. It’s the start of what could be a prolonged period of serious cold.

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2025

Elmer Fudd arrives in "Jellostone National Park" for a camping trip in the 1941 classic cartoon "Wabbit Twouble."

That Time Bugs Bunny Tormented Elmer Fudd While Camping In Yellowstone

The 1941 cartoon "Wabbit Twouble" had Bugs Bunny antagonizing Elmer Fudd in Jellostone National Park, aka Yellowstone. The cartoon was a crucial step for the iconic characters while also providing one of the internet's favorite memes: Big Chungus.

Andrew RossiJanuary 12, 2025

The 47 million-year-old plant fossil that continues to baffle researchers. It's become known as the "alien plant."

Fossils Of 47 Million-Year-Old "Alien Plant" Raise More Questions Than Answers

Researchers have found nearly every plant part they need to trace the prehistoric history of a 47 million-year-old "alien plant" from Utah. That’s why it's baffling that it remains so elusive and unlike anything else ever found on the planet.

Andrew RossiJanuary 12, 2025

Pinedale photographer Dave Bell says one of his most talked about photos was of light pillars in a cold Wyoming sky in 2017.

Perfect Weather Conditions Can Create Stunning Light Pillars Across Wyoming

Light pillars aren't rare or hard to see in Wyoming, but they require perfect weather conditions to create their stunning columns of color streaking into the night sky. It has to be freezing out and have hexagonal ice crystals to reflect the light.

Andrew RossiJanuary 12, 2025

David Lovelace, a museum scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Geoscience, works on a fossil in plaster, part of the earliest dinosaur ever discovered in Wyoming.

North America's Earliest Dinosaur Is A 230-Million-Year-Old Chicken-Sized Wyomingite

Paleontologists released a new report last week showing that the earliest dinosaur ever discovered in North America is from Wyoming. It's a small, chicken-sized dino found in the Wind River Mountains.

Andrew RossiJanuary 11, 2025

A spectacular Wyoming sunrise looking west from Waiti in northwest Wyoming.

If You Like 8:30 a.m. Sunrises In Winter, You'll Like Permanent Daylight Saving Time

If Congress passes the Sunshine Protection Act, which was introduced earlier this week, daylight saving time would be permanent. That means later sunrises and sunsets in Wyoming and no changing of the clock.

Andrew RossiJanuary 11, 2025

What hit this BMW's windshield to cause this damage? That was the question in a contest by a Cody, Wyoming, glass repair shop. The answer is moose butt.

Moose Butt Wins Contest To Guess What Shattered A BMW Windshield Near Afton

A Cody auto glass company decided to have some fun by hosting a contest to guess what shattered the windshield of a BMW while driving near Afton, Wyoming. The winning guess? Moose butt at 9 mph.

Andrew RossiJanuary 10, 2025

A meteoroligist and taco expert say using tacos to describe the difference between a winter storm warning and a watch is a good idea, even if it makes you hungry.

Campbell County Uses Tacos To Explain Difference Between Winter Storm Watch And Warning

Campbell County is trying to help Wyomingites understand winter weather better by comparing the various alerts to tacos. It can be an appetizing and appropriate analogy — depending on the ingredients and how they come together.

Andrew RossiJanuary 10, 2025

Wyoming author C.J. Box is dropping the next installment of his wildly popular Joe Pickett series, "Battle Mountain," next month.

C.J. Box Going On Book Tour For New Joe Pickett Novel, Which Drops In February

Wyoming author C.J. Box will travel across the country to promote “Battle Mountain,” the latest novel in his popular Joe Pickett series, which goes on sale Feb. 25. In it, Pickett spans Wyoming in search of missing elk hunters.

Andrew RossiJanuary 07, 2025

The $26,000 blade of this WYDOT snowplow was totaled when a driver plowed into it Jan. 3, 2025.

Driver Totals WYDOT Snowplow Blade By Plowing Into It

A driver who plowed into a WYDOT snowplow on U.S. Highway 14 near Dayton on Friday got minor injuries and a ticket from the Highway Patrol. The driver’s insurance company will get a call about the $26,000 it will cost to replace the destroyed blade.

Andrew RossiJanuary 06, 2025

2024 Will Go Down As The “Year Of The Explosion” At Yellowstone National Park

The spectacular explosion of Black Diamond Pool was the most dramatic event of 2024 in Yellowstone National Park. Elsewhere, it was a pretty average year with nearly 1,200 earthquakes, 300-foot eruptions of Steamboat Geyser and Abyss Pool getting hotter.

Andrew RossiJanuary 06, 2025

The Perseids meteor shower is expected to be especially spectacular in 2025.

Total Eclipse, Meteors And Space Probes — A Lot’s Going On Over Wyoming In 2025

From a total lunar eclipse to meteor showers to space probes, 2025 will be stellar for celestial viewing. Those and more will keep Wyoming stargazers looking up this next year.

Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2025

A young Ensign Jimmy Carter was less than enthused about drawing an aging USS Wyoming as his first assignment after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946.

A Young Jimmy Carter Wasn't Pleased His First Navy Assignment Was The USS Wyoming

In 1946, Ensign Jimmy Carter was assigned to serve on a by-then aging and broken-down USS Wyoming after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. The future president wasn't pleased to draw the Wyoming as his first posting.

Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2025

There's not much snow at Vedauwoo in Wyoming’s Snowy Range, which is a concerning sign to many. But if history is an accurate guide, winter weather will soon descend and bring more moisture to most of Wyoming.

Where's The Snow? Cross-Country Skiers, Snowshoers Not Happy In Vedauwoo

There's not much snow at Vedauwoo in southeastern Wyoming, which is a drag for winter sports enthusiasts. But meteorologist Don Day says, if history is any guide, winter weather will soon bring snow to the area and the rest of the state.

Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2025

Yellowstone National Park's most famous attraction, Old Faithful Geyser, shows the thermal forces percolating underneath the region.

New Study Shows Yellowstone Supervolcano Still Isn't Going To Blow Up Anytime Soon

A new study on the supervolcano percolating underneath Yellowstone National Park reaffirms it’s not about to blow and end humanity as we know it. It shows the magma deep underneath the park isn’t a very fluid situation.

Andrew RossiJanuary 04, 2025

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Want To Get Rid Of That Christmas Tree? Goats Will Gobble Them Up

Is it time to get rid of that wilting, drying out and browning Christmas tree? Goats will gobble them up as the gift that keeps on giving. They do a great job, says Wind River Pack Goat Adventures in Boulder, Wyoming.

Andrew RossiJanuary 03, 2025

Rare NYE Aurora Could Be Sign 2025 Will Be Another Epic Year For Northern Lights

Wyoming photographer Dave Bell spent New Year’s Eve watching some of Mother Nature’s fireworks. He captured the stunning reds and greens of a rare New Year's Eve aurora over Wyoming, a sign that 2025 could be even better than last year for auroras.

Andrew RossiJanuary 02, 2025

Devils Tower from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

Cheyenne Reports More UFO Sightings Than Anywhere Else in Wyoming

Although Devils Tower gets all the attention, the National UFO Center reports Cheyenne is tops in the state for UFO sightings. A UFO investigator says that's not surprising as it is the home of F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Andrew RossiJanuary 01, 2025

The semitruck parking lot off I-80 near Sinclair looks like a portal from hell has opened up through the lens of a WYDOT webcam covered in ice. The effect is caused by reflected taillghts.

No, Those Weren’t "Hell Portals" Opening Up On WYDOT's I-80 Webcams

WYDOT's webcams at Sinclair along Interstate 80 produced some strange, and potentially demonic, images during a Monday snowstorm. Light reflecting through ice buildup on the cameras made some people say the effect looked like “hell portals” opening.

Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2024

Wyoming Can Expect New Year To Begin Cold, Windy And Snowier

New Year's Day in Wyoming will be a cold, windy and snowier start to 2025 after a dry, relatively warm December. Don Day says all signs are that the first weeks of the new year will bring much-needed winter weather.

Andrew RossiDecember 30, 2024

Wyoming photographer recently flew a drone over an area burned by the Elk Fire, Steamboat Rock and the Turkey Creek area of Tongue River Canyon. "The change is dramatic, stark, devastating," Doolin said in a post showing video of the area.

From Above, Aftermath Of Devastating 100,000-Acre Elk Fire Looks Worse

The Elk Creek Fire burned nearly 100,000 acres across the eastern face of the Bighorn Mountains this fall, threatening several small Wyoming towns. While early evaluations suggest the damage is mostly superficial, from above it looks devastating.

Andrew RossiDecember 28, 2024

A black moon taken with a telephoto lens with the Milky Way behind it.

The Year Will End On A Black Moon — Are We All Doomed?

The year will end with a somewhat rare black moon having in the night sky over Wyoming. While that may sound like an ominous warning of impending doom, there’s nothing strange or mysterious about black moons.

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2024

A slow-moving Ford Ranger slid into a WYDOT plow truck in the Ten Sleep Canyon on Thursday.

Pickup Plows Into Wyoming Highway Plow Truck In Ten Sleep Canyon

A slow-moving Ford Ranger plowed into the blade of a WYDOT plow truck in on U.S. Highway 16 in Ten Sleep Canyon on Thursday. The huge Wyoming state plow truck was undamaged. While the driver of the pickup was OK, his truck wasn’t so lucky.

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2024

A snow coach that went off the road near Mammoth Hot Springs on the morning of Dec. 23, 2024. The driver was unhurt.

Two Yellowstone Snow Coaches Drive Off Road Near Mammoth Hot Springs

Two snow coaches traveling in Yellowstone National Park lost traction and drove off the same patch of road this week. The National Park Service and Xanterra, the park's hotel concessionaire, say both crashes were caused by icy conditions.

Andrew RossiDecember 26, 2024

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office helps Red Baldy Ranch move 400 cattle on Campstool Road the day before Christmas.

What's More Wyoming Than A Christmas Eve Cattle Drive?

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office mounted up to help move 400 cattle to a greener pasture the day before Christmas. It’s a totally Wyoming way to celebrate the season and Western culture of the Cowboy State.

Andrew RossiDecember 26, 2024

Gigantic Dinosaur Sculpture Made Entirely Of Various Shoulder Blades

Wes Plummer collected shoulders from bison, elk, cattle and many other animals for three years until he had enough to build a prehistoric dinosaur from modern bones. The result is Windee, a giant Stegosaurus outside his business in Kalispell, Montana.

Andrew RossiDecember 25, 2024

Enjoying an evening in the Old Faithful Snow Lodge at Yellowstone National Park.

Christmas In Yellowstone 2024: No Better Place To Celebrate

Cowboy State Daily's Andrew Rossi had the tough assignment of spending Christmas in Yellowstone. Without crowds and the park transformed by snow and winter, it’s become a holiday tradition for families seeking an unforgettable experience.

Andrew RossiDecember 24, 2024

Santa dangles precariously from a cliff some where in Wyoming, prompting Fred Lowry to observe that "even the most experienced drivers can run into trouble in the Wyoming mountains!"

Nobody Knows Why Santa Keeps Getting Stuck Dangling Over A Cliff Near Casper

Santa Claus seems to get into trouble along Highway 220 near Casper each Christmas season, left dangling over a cliff. Nobody knows how he gets there, but plenty come out to see Santa hanging on for dear life.

Andrew RossiDecember 24, 2024

Can 95-Year-Old Wort Cabin Survive Jackson’s Skyrocketing Real Estate Market?

The tiny Wort Cabin in downtown Jackson started in 1929 as a bakery, and has remained an active commercial space since. Now the local historic preservation board hopes it can survive the skyrocketing real estate valuations of the Jackson market.

Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2024

A dusting of snow covers Jackson Town Square in Wyoming as it's lit up during the holidays.

There's A Chance For White Christmas Across Wyoming But Don't Count On It

There's a change coming that could start soon enough to carry a taste of winter weather across Wyoming on Christmas Day. But don’t hold your breath waiting for a Norman Rockwell white Christmas, Don Days says.

Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2024

Neo is a 4-month-old Highland bull calf that's available after a buyer backed out of a sale.

Need A Last-Minute Gift? How About A Shaggy Hippie-Cow?

Highlands are the cute, shaggy hippies of cattle, and it seems everyone wants one or two. One Wyoming ranching family says they’re also cleaner, love people and taste great.

Andrew RossiDecember 21, 2024

Saturday Is The Darkest Day Of The Year -- Especially If You Live Up North

Saturday is the shortest day of the year, but that’s relative to where you are in Wyoming. Folks in the northern reaches, like Sheridan, will have more than 30 minutes less sunlight than those in Cheyenne, Rock Springs or Pine Bluffs.

Andrew RossiDecember 20, 2024

A historic water tower along the Union Pacific line near the Wyoming-Colorado state line at Harriman, Wyoming, was a local landmark for about 80 years. Now it’s gone, torn down Dec. 17, 2024, without notice or discussion, leaving locals and railroad buffs livid. In this photo, hundreds of people gather by the tower to watch Big Boy 4014 pass through.

Locals Shellshocked After Historic Wyoming Union Pacific Water Tower Torn Down

A historic water tower along the Union Pacific line near the Wyoming-Colorado state line was a local landmark for about 80 years. Now it’s gone, torn down Tuesday without notice or discussion, leaving locals and railroad buffs shellshocked.

Andrew RossiDecember 19, 2024

Report That Wyoming Lost Winter Days To Climate Change Is Misleading, Says Don Day

A non-profit environmental group's claim that Wyoming has lost two days of winter because of climate change is misleading and incorrect, says Wyoming meteorologist Don Day. “I almost laughed when I saw that,” Day told Cowboy State Daily.

Andrew RossiDecember 18, 2024

A new tiny siesmograph called a Raspberry Shake has been placed in southern Wyoming. Along with earth movements surrounding it, the device also can detect earthquakes around the world. That includces Yellowstone National Park, which was hit by a 6.3 magnitude quake in 1959.

Tiny Box In Southern Wyoming Can Detect Earthquakes Around The World

A new seismograph technology has positioned a tiny box in southern Wyoming capable of monitoring earthquakes around the world. It's expected to reveal answers to mysterious smaller quakes in the region.

Andrew RossiDecember 15, 2024

Dan Downs creates his "frost art" in a storefront in Douglas, Wyoming.

Douglas “Frost Artist” Creates Intricate Snowscapes On Wyoming Storefronts

Moving to Wyoming has inspired Douglas resident Dan Downs to return to doing his “frost art.” Now he creates intricate snowscapes and winter scenes on storefronts.

Andrew RossiDecember 15, 2024

This Stegasaurus, left, and a large and small Allosaurus were sold at action recently, going for more than $15 million in total.

Wyoming Dinosaurs Sold For $15 Million In Europe, But How Legitimate Are They?

Collectors might want to beware when bidding on dinosaurs at auction houses. A recent trio of Wyoming dinosaurs sold for more than $15 million at an auction in London, but how much of the dinosaur skeletons are legitimate vs 3D printed material?

Andrew RossiDecember 14, 2024

Collin Townsend with a portion of his Weston County license plate run. He has a car and truck license plate from nearly every year between 1914 and 2024. Inset, a rare 1945 plate in his collection with its original wrapper.

Wyoming License Plate Collector Makes “Holy Grail” Find

Collin Townsend has spent 12 years collecting a complete run of license plates from Weston County. His latest acquisition is a “Holy Grail” find — a rare 1945 plate with its original wartime wrapper.

Andrew RossiDecember 14, 2024

Storm To Dump On Western Wyoming Mountains, Could Make Travel “Impossible”

A winter storm will dump 1-2 feet of snow, or more, on Wyoming’s western mountains this weekend. That could make travel “difficult to impossible,” the National Weather Service warns.

Andrew RossiDecember 13, 2024

Cassie's, a Cody staple since 1933, is closed as a new owner evaluates the potential of the historic restaurant.

After 91 Years, Cassie’s Restaurant In Cody Is Closed, And May Not Reopen

Cassie's Supper Club, a Cody staple since 1933, is closed as a new owner evaluates the potential of the historic restaurant. The recent demolition of other historic restaurants has the community concerned about its future.

Andrew RossiDecember 11, 2024

Storm To Bring Up To 9 Inches Of Snow, 50 MPH Winds Across Parts Of Wyoming

A winter storm is expected to bring up to 9 inches of snow and 50 mph winds across northeast Wyoming through Wednesday morning. Cold continues to settle in across the rest of the state, with snow flying in the higher elevations.

Andrew RossiDecember 09, 2024

It's still much warmer than normal in Cheyenne, prompting walkers to take the path around Sloan Lake.

Wyoming Starts December Warmer Than Normal, But Expect Snow By Christmas

Temperatures will be between 10 and 15 degrees above average this first week of December in Wyoming. But that doesn’t mean a white Christmas isn’t on the way. Don Day says there’s a good chance for snow then.

Andrew RossiDecember 02, 2024

Matt Borths, a paleontologist and curator of fossils at the Duke Lemur Center’s Museum of Natural History, shows the skeleton of Metacheiromys, a relative of modern pangolins that lived in southwest Wyoming during the Eocene Period.

Why Duke University's Lemur Center Travels To Wyoming Every Summer

Scientists from the Duke Lemur Center at Duke University come out to Wyoming every summer to find fossils from the earliest ancestors of modern-day lemurs and primates. They say the Bridger Basin is the Madagascar of the Eocene Period.

Andrew RossiDecember 01, 2024

Archaeologists isolating and excavaing an articulated series of vertebrae from a mammoth found at the Buffalo Bill Reservoir near Cody in April 2018.

Cody's Prehistoric Mammoth Was A Big Discovery — And A Federal Crime Scene

The discovery of a mammoth at Buffalo Bill Reservoir in April 2018 was a big deal for Cody. It also became the focus of a federal investigation when it was discovered the mammoth was found on federal land — after it was already dug up.

Andrew RossiNovember 30, 2024

Ryder Tillard and Allen Woodard play Fortnite as elite players for the esports team at Eastern Wyoming College. They'll play for the national college championship Dec. 9, 2024.

Eastern Wyoming College One Of 8 Teams In National Fortnite Tournament

Within a year, Eastern Wyoming College’s esports team has become one of the best in the nation, earning a top seed at next month’s national Fortnite championiship. Teammate Ryder Tillard is among the best Fortnite players in the world.

Andrew RossiNovember 30, 2024

The black cat perched atop the power pole along Diamond Basin Road south of Cody.

Yes, Wyoming Power Linemen Still Rescue Cats From Power Poles

Wyoming power linemen still rescue cats and other critters that get themselves stuck on power poles. That's lucky for one black cat near Cody that spent hours atop a pole before Rocky Mountain Power lineman Jeff Matthews rescued it.

Andrew RossiNovember 30, 2024

After losing his "rat guy," Sean Conner started raising his own to feed his reptiles. Now he's become northwest Wyoming's go-to "rat guy."

How Sean Cooper Came To Be Northwest Wyoming's "Rat Guy"

Everyone has those “go-to” people in their lives — their mechanic, butcher, or hair stylist. They’re dependable, honest and never let you down. When it comes to rats in northwest Wyoming, there's no one better than Sean Cooper.

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2024

Carbon County Man Found Dead In Remote Area South Of Rawlins

Bruce Baugh was supposed to be back home in Rawlins by 11 a.m. Wednesday after an early-morning elk. Carbon County Search and Rescue volunteers found his body on Thursday afternoon, over a mile away from his vehicle, which had become stuck.

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2024

Barrasso Spends Thanksgiving With Wyoming Troops In The Middle East

Sen. John Barrasso visited Wyoming service members deployed in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates on Thanksgiving Day. There are over 360 Wyomingites in the battalion, representing over 40 different hometowns in the Cowboy State.

Andrew RossiNovember 28, 2024

Wyoming All-State Marching Band Leads The Way In Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Parade

The first band in the 124th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia was the Wyoming All-State Marching Band, made up of 160 high school students from the Cowboy State. They played Ghost Riders in the Sky as they marched past the iconic Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Andrew RossiNovember 28, 2024

New Study Says Time Is Now For Thorough Probe Of Uranus

Most of humanity’s knowledge about Uranus came from a 1986 Voyager 2 flyby on “a particularly windy day.” A new study says the time for a new, more accurate probe of Uranus is necessary.

Andrew RossiNovember 28, 2024

Just In Time For Thanksgiving, Storm Icing Over I-80, Dumps On Colorado And Utah

A winter storm is hitting just in time to gum up travel plans, icing over parts of the I-80 corridor in Wyoming. It’s also dumping on Colorado and Utah, prompting meteorologist Don Day to advise people not to drive in those states if they can avoid it.

Andrew RossiNovember 26, 2024

After finding a turkey that washed up on shore at the Great Salt Lake in Utah, officials there are warning people to not try and brine their Thanskgiving birds in the lake.

Utah Officials Tell People To Stop Brining Turkeys In The Great Salt Lake

Great Salt Lake State Park in Utah has issued a Thanksgiving week message telling people to stop brining turkeys in the Great Salt Lake. Monday’s warning was prompted by finding a wayward bird on a beach that may have been brining in the lake.

Andrew RossiNovember 26, 2024

Travelers can expect more of the same backups, closures and slow-downs along Interstate 80 over Thanksgiving week as has happened the past few weeks. This backup on eastbound I-80 near Sinclair was Nov. 13, 2024.

Thanksgiving Week Travelers Can Expect Snowy, Icy Highways Around Wyoming

Mother Nature won’t make the busiest travel week of the year any easier for people across Wyoming leading up to Thanksgiving. Don Day says to expect snowy, icy highways around Wyoming, especially Interstate 80.

Andrew RossiNovember 24, 2024

Earth Has A Second Moon For A Few More Days

A 36-foot-wide asteroid pulled into Earth’s orbit has become a second "mini-moon" for almost two months. But this multibillion-year-old chunk of space debris will soon be pulled out by the sun.

Andrew RossiNovember 22, 2024

Artist Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" — a banana duct-taped to a wall — sold for more than $6 million at a Sotheby's auction Wednesday. As part of the deal, the artist will eat the banana in front of the buyer.

Man Tapes Banana To Wall, Sells It For $6.2 Million; Wyoming Artists Baffled

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million Wednesday, leaving some in Wyoming’s art community baffled and bewildered. Sculptor Chris Navarro called it “a head-scratcher” and said it looks like it took the artist “10 minutes” to create.

Andrew RossiNovember 21, 2024

MrBeast, the biggest YouTuber with more than 331 million subscribers, had help from Wyoming meteorologist Don Day to lift a T-Mobile store off the ground with helium balloons.

Wyoming Meteorologist Don Day Helps YouTube's Mr Beast Float A Store With Balloons

There is no one bigger on YouTube than Mr Beast who has more than 330 million subscribers. He recently used 550 balloons to lift a T-Mobile store off the ground. To do it, he teamed up with Wyoming meteorologist Don Day who is a world expert in balloon weather.

Andrew RossiNovember 19, 2024

Crews have been working 24/7 on a permanent fix for Teton Pass, which had a catastrophic failure this past summer.

WYDOT Working 24/7 To Rebuild Mountain Under Teton Pass

The new Teton Pass will look just like the old one before it collapsed this past summer. WYDOT is working 24/7 to rebuild the mountain underneath Highway 22, this time with steel reinforcements set in bedrock and several drain systems.

Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2024

Powell resident Dave Varkony got this photo of a “ridiculously cool” rope could hovering over Heart Mountain on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

“Ridiculously Cool” Rope Cloud Spotted Hovering Over Heart Mountain

When Powell resident Dave Varkony stepped outside at sunrise Sunday, he saw a "rope cloud" hovering over Heart Mountain. Meteorologist Don Day says these clouds are usually much wider and are a well-known source of turbulence.

Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2024

Jessica Lippincott grew up as an only child in Wyoming and didn't know she was "donor-conceived" until she did a DNA test in 2017. Now, she's one of 50 half-siblings who have embraced each other as an extended family.

Thermopolis Woman Grew Up As Only Child, Now She’s One Of 50 Siblings

Jessica Lippincott grew up as an only child in Wyoming and didn't know she was "donor-conceived" until she did a DNA test in 2017. Last week, she told an audience for the first time that she is one of 50 half-siblings who have embraced each other as an extended family.

Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2024

Wyoming Whiskey Celebrating Life Of Grizzly 399 With New Limited Edition Bourbon

To commemorate the life of Grizzly 399, Wyoming Whiskey is creating a new limited edition bourbon. They say the dominant flavor is white chocolate mocha, with notes of red fruit and rich brown sugar while the finish has lingering hints of candied ginger and soft vanilla. Less than 720 bottles will be made.

Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2024

The annual Stop Sign Snow Challenge is on again. Over the coming months, participants will watch as snow creeps up this stop sign on Togwotee Pass. Left, the sign as of Friday. Right, late in the season during a past contest.

When Will Remote Stop Sign On Togwotee Pass Get Buried By Snow?

Guessing if and when snow will bury a remote Wyoming stop sign on Togwotee Pass has become an annual winter spectator sport. The contest is on again, and people have until midnight Sunday to submit their guesses.

Andrew RossiNovember 16, 2024

Mark and Mary Nelson with their grandchildren and daughters, Maggie Haron and Sadie Howard. Hippie Cow Creamery has become a full-time family business selling raw, unpasteurized milk to families in Cody and northwest Wyoming.

Cody's Hippie Cow Creamery Started With 1 Cow And Off-The-Wall Attitude

Hippie Cow Creamery in Cody started with one Jersey cow and an off-the-wall attitude. Their raw, unpasteurized milk business is exploding, and the family is as quirky as ever -- singing to their cows, dancing with their cows, and making farm-inspired music videos.

Andrew RossiNovember 16, 2024

A woman in Salt Lake City climbed onto a high-voltage transformer, prompting power to be shut off to more than 800 homes.

Utah Woman Climbs On High-Voltage Substation, Causes Power Outage

800 homes in Salt Lake City lost power on Thursday when a woman bypassed security fencing and climbed onto the high-voltage bushings of a substation transformer. A similar incident happened in Cody, Wyoming, except it was caused by raccoons.

Andrew RossiNovember 15, 2024

The new Swinging Bridge over the Snake River near Jackson, Wyoming, is open to traffic nine months early.

Jackson's New Swinging Bridge Open 9 Months Early, Still Doesn’t Really Swing

A new replacement of the historic Swinging Bridge crossing the Snake River south of Jackson, Wyoming, is finished nine months early. And like the original, the bridge doesn’t actually swing.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024

A supermoon hovers low to the horizon with Devils Tower in the foreground in this file photo.

Last Of Rare 4 Straight Supermoons In 2024 To Hover Over Wyoming

Friday night's beaver moon will be the last of four consecutive supermoons to loom over Wyoming in 2024. There won't be another for nearly a year, so see it while it's still bigger and brighter.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024

No More Funky, Worn-Out Mattresses Allowed In The Rock Springs Landfill

The trashman in Rock Springs, Wyoming, won’t pick up old, worn-out and funkified mattresses anymore, and the local landfill won’t take them. People now have to drop them off for recycling.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2024

By the time he died in 1917, Col. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was actually a general.

By The Time He Died, Col. Buffalo Bill Cody Was Actually A General

Wyoming Gov. John Kendrick promoted Col. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody to the rank of general in 1915. One of the world’s most famous self-promoters, he never hyped up his promotion before he died in 1917.

Andrew RossiNovember 11, 2024

A model of a saber-toothed cat attacking a giant ground sloth the George C. Page Museum. Both of these Ice Age mammals lived in areas with leafy trees and bushes, which didn't grow in the arid climate that existed in northern Wyoming 30,000 years ago.

Ground Sloths And Saber-Toothed Cats Didn't Like Wyoming 30,000 Years Ago

Natural Trap Cave near Lovell is one of the best Ice Age fossil sites in the world, but its lack of saber-toothed cats and giant ground sloths tells paleontologists that those Californians never relocated to Wyoming.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2024

"The Green Machine" prototype Cody, Wyoming, native Thomas E. Osborne invented in 1964. It became known as the world's first personal computer and led to a line of breakthroughs in bringing computing power to the masses, getting smaller and more powerful with each generation of machines.

World's First "Personal Computer" Was Built By A Cody High School Grad

Hewlett-Packard's 9100A, the world's first personal computer, was based on a prototype built by Tom Osborne of Cody. Called “The Green Machine,” it became fully functional on Christmas Eve, 1964. His prototype revolutionized the industry.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2024

Even more than a decade after coming across a creepy abandoned complex in the middle of nowhere in Wyoming's Red Desert, Kenneth Driese says he's still creeped out by the almost horror movie-like vibes it exudes.

Creepy Abandoned Complex In Wyoming’s Red Desert Could Be Out Of A Horror Movie

Wyoming photographer Ken Driese has come across a lot of abandoned places in his treks across the Red Desert. But one place left him spooked. He stayed just long enough to get photos and then "got the hell out of there."

Andrew RossiNovember 09, 2024

About a month before it was close, Wyoming photographer Tim Doolan hiked to the deck of the Black Mountain Lookout, at 9,400 feet elevation one of the highest points in the Bighorn Range. He captured stunning drone video and photos of the panoramic view. The lookout itself, however, has been shuttered for decades, and now the deck also is closed for repairs.

Black Mountain Lookout: The Best View In The Bighorns Has Seen Better Days

The 84-year-old Black Mountain Fire Lookout sits at an elevation of 9,400 feet and offers a spectacular panoramic view of Wyoming’s northern Bighorns. Although it's been boarded up for decades, the Forest Service is hoping it can be fixed and opened to the public.

Andrew RossiNovember 09, 2024

The marquee on the historic Cody Theatre would fall off the face of the building if it weren't wired on. It needs some serious repair, but needs clearance from the city and state to do it.

Marquee On Historic 87-Year-Old Cody Theatre Is Slowly Falling Off

The historic 87-year-old Cody Theatre’s slumping marquee is slowly falling off and is being held in place with wires. To fix it permanently, the building’s owner needs permits from the city of Cody and state of Wyoming.

Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024

House District 29: Incumbent Pendergraft Has Big Lead In Sheridan County

Republican Ken Pendergraft was on his way to winning another term representing House District 29 in Sheridan County late Tuesday. He had 72% of the vote with more than a third of the votes counted.

Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024

House District 4: Haroldson Easily Reelected, Gets 76% Of Platte County Vote

Republican Jeremy Haroldson was easily reelected to the Wyoming House District 4 seat, getting 76% of the vote in Platte County on Tuesday.

Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024

The Orionid meteor shower is one of four that will be visible over Wyoming throughout November.

Wyoming's Night Skies Will Be "Bombarded" With Four November Meteor Showers

Four meteor showers are all active or reaching their peaks during the month of November. That means Wyoming’s night skies will be “bombarded” with meteors and fireballs for the entire month.

Andrew RossiNovember 05, 2024

Cloud Of Cold To Envelop Wyoming, Plunge Temperatures Into Single Digits

A winter weather system enveloping Wyoming won't cover the Cowboy State with a lot of snow. But overnight temperatures could plunge into the single digits overnight Tuesday and Wednesday.

Andrew RossiNovember 05, 2024

The water in a thermal pool bubbles in Yellowstone National Park, which sits atop a supervolcano.

Why A Far-Fetched NASA Idea To Cool Yellowstone’s Supervolcano Would Never Work

NASA scientists concocted an idea a decade ago to save the world from a civilization-ending eruption of the supervolcano underneath Yellowstone National Park. Although volcanologists shot it down, scientists are still talking about it.

Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024

Abyss Pool in the West Thumb Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park is getting hotter and changing colors, which scientists say may indicate it's building up to violently erupt. Then again, it may not.

Yellowstone’s Abyss Pool Is Getting Hotter, Changing Colors And Could Explode

Abyss Pool in the West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park is getting hotter and changing colors. Scientists say the pool, where a human foot was found floating two years ago, could erupt violently in the near future.

Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024

Lynnette Turner-Parry sings "What A Wonderful World" during a candlelight vigil for Grizzly 399 on Nov. 2, 2024, in Jackson, Wyoming.

Mourners From Across Country Attend Candlelight Vigil For Grizzly 399 In Jackson

Mourners gathered in Jackson's Public Square on Saturday night to attend a candlelight vigil for Grizzly 399. “I’ve cried every night since she died,” said a woman who traveled from Oregon.

Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024

Steam rises from the various hydrothermal features at the Fountain Paint Pots geyser basin on July 31, 2024, in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

If Iceland Can Tap Volcano For Energy, Would That Work In Yellowstone?

Scientists will be drilling a 1.3-mile-deep borehole into an active volcano to tap into the potentially limitless energy from the magma underneath Iceland. The same could work in Yellowstone but will likely never happen.

Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2024

Work progresses on a massive $118 million project to replace the Yellowstone River Bridge in the national park. The new bridge will be 180 feet tall and 1,285 feet long.

Yellowstone's New 180-Foot-Tall, 1,285-Foot-Long Bridge Set To Open In 2025

The $118 million project to replace the Yellowstone River Bridge requires "an orchestra of coordination." But the new 180-foot-tall, 1,285-foot-long bridge could be open to traffic by the end of 2025.

Andrew RossiNovember 02, 2024

An image from a panel discussion with the makers of the "Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons" documentary livestreamed by PBS Nature on Oct. 30, 2024. They discussede the life and legacy of the world's most famous bear.

"Queen of the Tetons" Team Celebrates Grizzly 399 As A Pioneer And Teacher

The biologists and filmmakers behind the Nature documentary "Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons" celebrated her life and legacy during Wednesday livestream.

Andrew RossiOctober 31, 2024

The wet snow that fell overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday was too much for some tree branches around Gillette.

Wyoming Storm Dumps Wet, Heavy Snow, Sets Moisture Records

A winter weather system that moved across Wyoming through Wednesday dumped a lot of wet, heavy snow across much of Wyoming. In Wright, 13 inches fell, while Casper and Worland set moisture records.

Andrew RossiOctober 30, 2024

These giant skeletons in front of a house on 9th Street don't seem to mind the snow falling in Casper on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Wyoming Weather: Expect Halloween To Be Bone-Chilling And Breezy

The forecast for Halloween isn't too scary, although temperatures after sunset will be in the 20s and 30s once trick-or-treating starts. There also will be mild breezes and a low chance of witch-melting precipitation.

Andrew RossiOctober 29, 2024

Daniel Cantone is a super fan of the blockbuster movie "The Hunt for Red October." He now owns the Red October, the title Soviet attack submarine featured in the movie — at least an 11-foot model used to make the film. He's pictured here with his son, Thomas.

Powell Man Buys Model Submarine Used In The Hunt For Red October

A Powell man got into a bidding war in an online auction but was ultimately successful in purchasing the 11-foot model of the Red October used in the 1990 blockbuster movie “The Hunt For Red October." He also purchased a model of the Soviet submarine and another prop used in the movie.

Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2024

Traffic drives through a Wyoming snowstorm on Interstate 80.

Blast Of Winter Will Dump Several Inches Of Snow Across Parts Of Wyoming This Week

The latest weather system will diagonally slice from southwest to northeast Wyoming beginning Monday night. The blast of winter weather will dump several inches of snow across parts of the state this week.

Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2024

Greg and Tammy Poley of Cody are selling this historic cabin on their property that may have once been part of Marquette, aka "Wyoming Atlantis," which now is submerged under Buffalo Bill Reservoir.

Cody Couple Selling Historic Cabin Thought To Be Part Of "Wyoming Atlantis"

The couple was told the small, historic cabin on their Cody property came from Marquette, aka "Wyoming Atlantis,” a town submerged under Buffalo Bill Reservoir. The couple will only sell it to someone who respects the cabin’s history.

Andrew RossiOctober 27, 2024

Yellowstone To Remove 1,375 Bison, But Some Say It Should Be More, Not Less

Yellowstone will remove 1,375 bison through its Interagency Bison Management Plan. It's part of an ongoing effort to limit bison numbers that some say is driven by political pressure, and that the park should have more bison, not less.

Andrew RossiOctober 27, 2024

After it was dug up near Shell, Wyoming, in the early 1990s, Ardetosaurus viator, a 74-foot-long dinosaur, survived a fire at a German museum before finally being revealed as a new species.

74-Foot-Long Wyoming Dino Burned In A Fire Revealed As A New Species

The newest Wyoming dinosaur, an Ardetosaurus viator which was discovered near Shell, had to cross an ocean and go through a fire before being recognized as a new species. Luckily, after 147 million years, its time has come.

Andrew RossiOctober 26, 2024

There's another month until Thanksgiving, but a Nevada rancher is giving thanks after totaling a wild Wyoming turkey near Devils Tower. That’s because the bird that got stuck in his grill didn’t cause any serious damage.

Nevada Rancher Totals Wild Turkey With Toyota Near Devils Tower

There's another month until Thanksgiving, but a Nevada rancher is giving thanks after totaling a wild Wyoming turkey near Devils Tower. His truck didn’t suffer any serious damage. The same can't be said for the turkey.

Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2024

Could Grizzly 399 be cremated, if that's what's determined to be done with her body? Absolutely, says Paul Davis, owner of Yellowstone Pet Cremations in Powell, Wyoming. He's cremated animals of all sizes, including horses. Above is 399 and a crematorium apparatus at Davis' operation.

Grizzly 399 Could Be Cremated; Cody Crematorium Explains How It's Done

Paul Davis, owner of Yellowstone Pet Cremations in Powell, said he has the capacity to cremate Grizzly 399 — if that’s what’s decided to be done. His business has worked with the Fish & Wildlife Service to dispose of the remains of other protected species.

Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2024

Fish And Wildlife Service Has Grizzly 399’s Body, Now Determining What To Do With It

The Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday said it has possession of Grizzly 399’s body and is in the "early stages of determining the next steps.” Fans of the fallen grizzly told Cowboy State Daily they want some kind of memorial for the bear.

Andrew RossiOctober 24, 2024

This huge Quarter Pounder was installed at a McDonald's in Rapid City, South Dakota, in February 2020. It was created by Utah artist Raymond Gibby.

Wyoming-Made Pedestal Holds Up Mammoth 11.50-Ton Quarter Pounder

A mammoth 11.5-ton Quarter Pounder outside a South Dakota McDonald’s was made by a Utah sculptor and is a selfie magnet. It’s held up by a huge Wyoming-made granite pedestal, and both artists say it’s the weirdest project they’ve ever done.

Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2024

Father and son hunters Jason and Ben Koperski, right, saved Phil Bollinger after he became stuck under his motorcycle in a culvert.

Man Stuck Under Crashed Motorcycle Near Encampment Saved By Hunters

Two hunters saved a man's life last week near Encampment when they spotted the tip of a cowboy boot being waved from a culvert. It was a motorcyclist who had crashed and was trapped under his bike. "I’m alive to talk about it today because they stopped," he said.

Andrew RossiOctober 22, 2024

The auroras over Wyoming this year have been stunning and plentiful. And Pinedale photographer Dave Bell loves it. He said there's not aurora overload for him.

Astrophotographers, Climatologists Say 2024 Best Year Ever For Auroras And Best Is Yet To Come

Although it's been a bumper year for aurora activity, astrophotographers and climatologists aren't bored with the activity. Anything but. They still get thrilled by the northern lights and say the best is yet to come.

Andrew RossiOctober 22, 2024

After a cold front moved through much of Wyoming near the end of last week, meteorologist Don Day says to expect "roller coaster" weather for the rest of October, and a chilly Halloween. It was near 70 in Cheyenne on Monday, and people were out enjoying the sun at Sloan Lake.

Don Day Says Expect A “Roller Coaster” Of Weather, And A Chilly Halloween

Meteorologist Don Day says that after last week's blast of winter weather, Wyoming can expect a “roller coaster rebound” of weather for the rest of October. And a cold Halloween will likely mean kids will have to bundle up for trick-or-treating.

Andrew RossiOctober 21, 2024

Spirit Cave Went From National Attraction To An Abandoned Hole In A Mountain

Buffalo Bill Cody wanted Spirit Mountain Cave to be a huge draw for Wyoming, and President Taft made it a national monument. But the labyrinth of caverns never reached its potential and now is just an abandoned hole in a mountain.

Andrew RossiOctober 20, 2024

A dead pack rat dubbed Packy Le Pew found in Wyoming's Natural Trap Cave in 2015, a year after the rodent corpse was discovered.

Scientists Learn A Lot Watching A Pack Rat Rot In Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave

When paleontologists uncovering Ice Age fossils in Wyoming’s Natural Trap Cave found the remains of a modern pack rat, they didn’t throw it away. Instead, they gave it a name "Packy Le Pew,” and studied it as it decomposed.

Andrew RossiOctober 20, 2024

Paleontologists examine the Allosaurus snout in the fossil preparation lab at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Perfectly Preserved Wyoming Allosaur Snout Excites Dinosaur Researchers

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is all smiles after recovering an Allosaurus snout from the Jurassic Mile near Lovell, Wyoming. What has them most excited is its 150-million-year-old perfectly preserved teeth.

Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024

Glenn Storrs stands in front of a Triceratops skull in the fossil prep lab at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Fossils of unknown horned dinosaurs have been found by his students doing fieldwork in the Almond Formation in southwest Wyoming and could potentially belong to new species.

Cincinnati Museum Searching For Dinosaurs In Little-Known Almond Formation In SW Wyoming

The Cincinnati Museum Center has spent several summers combing through the Almond Formation in southwest Wyoming. Tiny pieces of dinosaurs are being found in an overlooked and untapped formation from 71 million years ago.

Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024

Veterinarian Ray Acker with Sheldon, a 10-year-old sulcata tortoise, after he rescued the fugitive tortoise and drove him a mile back to his home in Wapiti.

Wapiti Tortoise Escapes, Makes It A Mile Uphill Before Jailbreak Is Discovered

Sheldon, a 10-year-old sulcata tortoise, escaped his outdoor habitat in Wapiti, Wyoming. He trudged a mile uphill into the mountains before his jailbreak was discovered and he was brought home.

Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024

The least-used entrance to Yellowstone National Park, the Southwest Entrance (aka Cascde Corner or the Bechler Entrance) is a dirt road that leads to some spectacular waterfalls and a historic Army outpost.

Yellowstone’s Least-Used Entrance Leads To Waterfalls, Historic Army Outpost

Yellowstone refers to the Bechler region as the park’s least traveled entrance because it is so far from any developed areas inside or outside the park. The dirt road barely shows up on some maps, but leads to stunning waterfalls, fields of blue meadows, and an historic Army outpost.

Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2024

A new “Welcome to Wyoming” sign is being installed along highways around the state. The new signs are bold, colorful and designed to look like a post card — perfect for photos and selfies.

New “Welcome to Wyoming” Signs Going Up; Old Signs Will Be Sold At Auction

A new “Welcome to Wyoming” sign is being installed along highways around the state. The old signs will be sold at an upcoming auction and, in the past, have sold for as high as $10,000 per sign.

Andrew RossiOctober 17, 2024

Snow is falling on the Pack Trail Fire and Togwotee Pass on Highway 26 west of Dubois in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Winter Storm Expected To Bring Snow To Most Of Wyoming By The Weekend

A winter storm moving across Wyoming is already dropping snow on the massive Pack Trail and Elk fires in northern Wyoming. By the time it’s done, most of Wyoming is expected to see some snow.

Andrew RossiOctober 17, 2024

A crew of firefighters working the Pack Trail Fire in northwest Wyoming.

Winter Finally Coming, With Desperately Needed Snow For Huge Wyoming Wildfires

A wave of winter weather will finally hit Wyoming to close out the week. It will bring some desperately needed snow to help the 1,500 firefighters battling the huge Elk and Pack Trail fires.

Andrew RossiOctober 14, 2024

"Sunrise in Wapiti, Wyoming, on October 10, 2024."

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Sunny across Wyoming on Sunday. Smoky in some areas. Highs from the low 60s to the mid 70s. Lows mostly in the 30s.

Andrew RossiOctober 13, 2024

The Great Turtle Shield petroglyph that was carved out of the rock face at the Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site in Fremont County in 1940. It was surprisingly and mysteriously donated to the Wyoming State Museum a year later.

How Wyoming Ranchers Rescued A 1,500-Year-Old Petroglyph Vandals Chiseled Out Of Cliff Wall

The Great Turtle Shield, a priceless 1,500-year-old rock carving was chiseled away from Wyoming's Castle Garden Petroglyph Site in 1940. Furious ranchers let it be known if it wasn't found, "legs would be broken." Shortly thereafter, it was anonymously recovered.

Andrew RossiOctober 12, 2024

Two Ocean Creek in Wyoming's Teton Wilderness is the only body of water on the planet that splits and flows into both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Wyoming's Two Ocean Creek Is Only Body Of Water That Flows Into Atlantic And Pacific

Parting of the Waters deep in the Teton Wilderness is a uniquely Wyoming wonder where Two Ocean Creek splits, flowing into both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It’s the only body of water on the planet to do that.

Andrew RossiOctober 12, 2024

Once-In-Humanity Comet Will Look Brighter Than Venus And Mercury On Saturday

Comet Tsuchinshan – ATLAS, aka "the green comet," will make its closest approach to Earth 30 minutes after sunset Saturday. It’ll be brighter than Venus and Mercury over Wyoming, and it could be a once-in-humanity chance to see it.

Andrew RossiOctober 10, 2024

Sun coming up over Skyline Drive in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Cooler Temps Ahead As Autumn Weather Will Finally Arrive On Oct. 18

Cowboy State Daily metereologist Don Day says Oct. 18 is the day when the jet stream will get un-stuck and bring Wyoming much cooler temperatures and maybe even some precipitation.

Andrew RossiOctober 10, 2024

Jill Valley of KPAX news in Missoula, Montana, was at Steamboat Geyeser in Yellowstone National Park to capture video of one of its infrequent eruptions on Oct. 7, 2024.

Steamboat, World’s Largest Geyser, Erupts For Fifth Time This Year

Steamboat Geyser, the largest in Yellowstone and the world, erupted for the fifth time this year Monday. After six years of active eruptions, volcanologists say Steamboat seems to be losing some steam.

Andrew RossiOctober 09, 2024

No More “Wind Chill” In Wyoming’s Winter Weather Warnings, It’s “Extreme Cold”

The National Weather Service is getting rid of “wind chill” in its winter weather warnings, which sounds like good news for windy Wyoming. But it’s not going away, it’s just renaming the index as “extreme cold.”

Andrew RossiOctober 08, 2024

The windshield of this Chevy Suburban caved in but otherwise withstood the impact of a 20-pound turkey at 70 mph.

What Happens When A 20-Pound Turkey Flies Into A Car Going 70MPH

Clara Maslak and her family were driving from Powell to Cody when a 20-pound turkey flew across the highway and smashed into their Suburban. A windshield repairman said he's never seen that level of devastation caused by a turkey. RIP bird.

Andrew RossiOctober 06, 2024

Old Faithful swimming pool and bath house as it appeared from 1914 through 1933.

For Decades, Visitors Could Swim In Old Faithful Waters For 50 Cents

From 1914 through 1951, the Old Faithful bathhouse and swimming pool was a huge attraction. Visitors could swim in the same geothermal waters erupting from Yellowstone geysers for 50 cents.

Andrew RossiOctober 06, 2024

October has started like September ended across most of Wyoming — hotter and drier than it's been in decades on average. Wednesday it still felt like summer for people enjoying the sunshine in Cody.

September Was Hottest, Driest In Decades, But Wyoming Can Still Expect A Cold Winter

September was the hottest, driest in decades across much of Wyoming. But Don Day says to still expect a colder, snowier than average winter.

Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2024

Ralph and Juana Laub celebrate their Utah record 2,289-pound pumpkin.

Utah Couple Grow Record-Breaking 2,289-Pound Pumpkin From A Wyoming Seed

Ralph and Juana Laub set a new Utah record over the weekend with a giant 2,289-pound pumpkin. The humongous squash was grown from a Wyoming seed provided by Cheyenne’s Andy and Amy Corbin.

Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2024

Balloons get ready to launch for the 2024 Gordon Bennett Cup in Munster, Germany.

Wyoming Weather Guru Don Day Helps Team USA At Europe’s Oldest Aviation Race

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day was part of Team USA in the oldest gas balloon race in the world. His job was to read and predict the weather so the balloonists could catch the best wind currents.

Andrew RossiSeptember 29, 2024

Fall colors peaking along Barber Lake Road in Albany County on Sept. 26, 2024

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Sunday, September 29, 2024

Sunny in Wyoming on Sunday with Red Flag Warnings across most of the state. Highs from the low 80s to the high 90s and lows from the mid 30s to the mid 50s.

Andrew RossiSeptember 29, 2024

The restored "Nifty Niner" diner on a private ranch near Cody. The diner sits among several pieces of automotive history collected and restored by Ken Quintiliani, a vintage vehicle enthusiast who spends his days repairing and restoring cars and collecting vintage signs.

Classic Cody Diner Had Become A Chicken Coop, Now Restored To Its 1950s Glory

A classic Cody, Wyoming, stainless steel diner spent decades feeding people under many owners and names. Now it’s been restored to its 1950s glory after it was rescued from being someone’s chicken coop.

Andrew RossiSeptember 28, 2024

The annual Wyoming Pumpkin Drop is Oct. 5, and this year's target isn't a vehicle. It's a giant 8-foot Wile E. Coyote.

This Year’s Wyoming Giant Pumpkin Drop To Obliterate 8-Foot Wile E. Coyote

The highlight of the annual Wyoming State Champion Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off is dropping 1,000-pound pumpkins from 200-feet up and watching them explode -- and destroy things like cars, RVs and pianos. At this year’s event on Oct. 5, an 8-foot Wile E. Coyote will be obliterated.

Andrew RossiSeptember 28, 2024

Belgian Pool in Yellowstone National Park.

Inside Yellowstone: Belgian Pool Named For Tourist From Belgium Who Fell In And Died

When Yellowstone became the first national park in 1872, Belgian Pool was known as Oyster Spring. It was renamed to Belgian Pool in 1929, when a newspaper editor from Belgium fell in the 180 degree water and died.

Andrew RossiSeptember 28, 2024

Hunters take heed: Bears with huge appetites are roaming the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem eating everything and anything they can get. It’s more than just the bears being gluttons, because not bulking up enough this time of year can mean life or death for the bruins.

Yellowstone Bears Are In Pig-Out Mode, Eating 20,000 Calories A Day

With hibernation right around the corner, the bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are in full-on pig-out mode, eating 20,000 calories a day. That means it's more dangerous for people visiting their habitat. Nobody wants to run into a hangry grizzly in the fall.

Andrew RossiSeptember 28, 2024

The plains burned after the House Draw Fire moved through the area off Buffalo Sussex Cutoff Road.

Nearly 600,000 Acres Have Burned During Wyoming’s Powder-Keg Summer

Much of Wyoming has been a powder keg for wildfires this summer, with nearly 600,000 acres burned in the northeast part of the state — 13 times more than last summer.

Greg Johnson & Andrew RossiSeptember 27, 2024

Cody Museum Gets One-Of-A-Kind Andy Warhol Custer Portrait

The museum in the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody has acquired a one-of-a-kind portrait of Gen. George Armstrong Custer created by pop artist Andy Warhol. The colorful portrait is a huge get for the Whitney Western Art Museum.

Andrew RossiSeptember 26, 2024

UPS driver Cary Lambert found this suitcase along I-80 near Buford, Wyoming. He took it home and tracked down who lost it, a Colorado kid who got some of his prized possessions back.

UPS Driver Tracks Down Colorado Kid Who Lost Suitcase Along I-80 In Wyoming

When UPS driver Cary Lambert saw a suitcase along I-80 near Buford, Wyoming, on his daily route, he stopped to pick it up. When he saw it was full of a child's belongings including a shirt from an elementary school in Colorado, he was able to get in touch with the child's family and get it back to them.

Andrew RossiSeptember 26, 2024

Along the Bighorn River, four miles north of Thermopolis.

Wyoming Simmering In September With Temps 20 Degrees Above Average

Most of Wyoming is flirting with record high temperatures in the 80s and 90s, as much as 20 degrees above average. Meteorologist Don Day says this weekend will be the "peak opportunity" to view fall foliage.

Andrew RossiSeptember 25, 2024

Climbing Community Hit “Hard” By Death Of Devils Tower Climber

News of a climber falling to his death Sunday at Devils Tower has hit the climbing community “pretty hard.” A Gillette climber who’s tackled Devils Tower nearly 150 times says even “easy” routes take skill and attention.

Andrew RossiSeptember 24, 2024

Climber Dies After Fall From Devils Tower, Partner Rescued

A 21-year-old climber from Wisconsin died after a fall while climbing Devils Tower on Sunday. He was climbing with a partner, who became stranded and was rescued.

Andrew RossiSeptember 24, 2024

Auctioneer Troy Black goads a patron into taking another look (and making another bid) at "The Things We've Handed Down" by David Dibble. The painting sold for $18,000. Angela M. "Gigi" Hawks holding painting.

Here’s The Top-Selling Art From The $1.25 Million Buffalo Bill Art Show And Sale

After two days of live and silent auctions, this past weekend’s Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale brought in at least $1.25 million. Here are the top-dollar pieces that sold for the most.

Andrew RossiSeptember 23, 2024

A bid comes in for "Red Cliffs" by Blake Neubert. The painting sold for $9,000.

Cody's Buffalo Bill Art Show Sale Hits $1 Million In One Night

The Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody, Wyoming, hit $1 million in sales on Friday night, a first for the 43rd annual event. During Friday’s auction, the two highest-selling pieces each sold for $42,500.

Andrew RossiSeptember 22, 2024

The Crossings assisting living resident Marklyn Lynn turned 100 this past spring, so as a late birthday presnent the facility arranged for her to check off her last bucket list item — to go ziplining.

100-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Birthday By Ziplining In Montana Mountains

Douglas resident Chris Lynn went to Red Lodge, Montana, to celebrate his mother’s 100th birthday in April. Last weekend, he received a video showing his mother's belated birthday present: ziplining high above the forest floor outside of Gardiner.

Andrew RossiSeptember 22, 2024

Morning Glory Pool Used To Be Brilliant Blue Until Tourists Ruined It

Morning Glory Pool near Old Faithful was once one of the most beautiful thermal pools in Yellowstone National Park. It was a brilliant clear blue, but lost its color after decades of tourists throwing stuff in it.

Andrew RossiSeptember 21, 2024

Brief: Man Survives Bear Attack In Glacier National Park, Then Walks A Mile To Helicopter

A 35-year-old man was attacked by a bear while hiking in Glacier National Park on Thursday. The injured man then walked a full mile to where a helicopter extricated him to safety.

Andrew RossiSeptember 21, 2024

California House Cat Lost In Yellowstone Makes It Home 800 Miles Away

Only Rayne Beau, a house cat from Salinas, California, knows how he survived 60 days on his own and traveled 800 miles from Yellowstone National Park to a shelter in Roseville, California, about 200 miles from home.

Andrew RossiSeptember 20, 2024

Winter hit the Beartooth Highway in northwest Wyoming full-force overnight Wednesday, with 4-5 inches of snow that drived to 4 feet in spots. The highway had been closed in anticipation of the storm.

Wacky Wyoming Weather: 4-Foot Snowdrifts On Beartooth Highway, 80 In Cheyenne

Snowplows cleared 4-foot snowdrifts off the Beartooth Highway on Thursday morning after a storm dropped 5 inches in Wyoming’s high country. Meanwhile, the forecast calls for sun and a high of 80 in Cheyenne.

Andrew RossiSeptember 19, 2024

Wyoming’s Beartooth Highway Is A Great September Drive — When It’s Open

The Beartooth Highway that snakes through northwest Wyoming and southern Montana is a spectacular drive during September — when it’s open. Weather makes it the best, and worst, month for people searching for stunning scenic views.

Andrew RossiSeptember 18, 2024

A supermoon shines bright over the shoulder of the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Tuesday night, Sept. 17, 2024.

Huge Supermoon Peaks Over Wyoming, Still Time To See It

Tuesday night's huge supermoon peaked over Wyoming with a partial lunar eclipse to boot. But it's not over. There's still time to see it over the next couple of nights.

Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2024

Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, is considering rebranding as Yellowstone College.

Renaming Northwest College For Yellowstone A Marketing ‘Gold Mine,’ But Locals Not Sure

From a marketing standpoint, renaming Northwest College Yellowstone College could be a marketing “gold mine.” But locals aren’t sold on changing a name that’s been part of the community for decades.

Andrew RossiSeptember 16, 2024

Keeping drivers informed of issues along Intersgtate 80, like crashes and traffic jams, is made proactive with V2X technology.

Wyoming Has Been Quietly Testing Technology That Connects Vehicles To Roads

Wyoming has been quietly testing highway safety technology called V2X -- an acronym for "vehicle-to-everything," for a decade now. The technology connects roads, traffic lights, and other infrastructure that could enable advanced vehicle safety features to prevent crashes and improve traffic flows.

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024

Harvey Deselms at his haunted art gallery in Cheyenne in this Cowboy State Daily file photo.

Wyoming Art Dealers Experience Massive Slump Each Presidential Election Year

It hits like clockwork every four years — as the presidential election season heats up, sales for Wyoming artists and dealers cool off. Although the famed Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody seems to be immune to the pattern.

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024

Andrew Rossi chiseling and isolating a jacket of dinosaur fossils at the Nail Quarry near Medicine Bow.

Reporter’s Notebook: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Digging Wyoming's Dinosaurs

When people ask reporter Andrew Rossi how he ended up in Wyoming, his answer is simple — dinosaurs. From his first discovery in 2012 — what he calls “the ugliest, least exciting piece of dinosaur possible” — he’s been hooked.

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024

Earl Durand is infamous for his last 11 days, when he was arrested for poaching, escaped jail, killed four people, tried to rob a bank the finally shot himself. He even left a last note, listing the undertaker's office as a forwarding address.

There’s More To “Wild Man” Earl Durand Than His Murderous Final 11 Days

Wyoming's “Wild Man” Earl Durand killed four people after escaping a Cody jail and trying to rob a bank in Powell during an 11-day rampage back in 1939. Before that, he also “was a good neighbor,” says an author and scholar on Durand’s life.

Andrew RossiSeptember 14, 2024

Believe it or not, Falling Rock in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains is a giant 75-foot square boulder that is all natural. No human or alien influences shaped this huge cube.

How The Heck … Can That 75-Foot Square Boulder In The Bighorns Be Natural?

A huge 75-foot-tall square boulder deep in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains has been baffling people since it was discovered. Called Falling Block, it’s all natural even if it looks like it was cut from a quarry.

Andrew RossiSeptember 14, 2024

The falll colors on Wyoming's famous Aspen Alley in September 2020.

Wyoming’s Famous Aspen Alley Ain't What It Used To Be

Wyoming’s famous Aspen Alley in the Sierra Madre Range near Encampment is still stunning, but not what it used to be. Horticulturists say the grove of aspens is merely slowing down in its senior years, but there's a lot of new growth which should bring the autumn spectacle back.

Andrew RossiSeptember 14, 2024

Wyoming photographer Dave Bell got caught in a blizzard on the Beartooth Highway on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. It left a distinct wintery scene all around the Wyoming high country.

Right On Schedule, Blizzard On Beartooth Highway With A Week Left In Summer

There may still be a week left in Summer going by the calendar, but that didn’t mean anything for those caught in a blizzard on Wyoming’s Beartooth Highway on Thursday. The storm was right on schedule, typical for this time of year.

Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2024

A child on a bicycle was hit by a vehile on the way to school in Cody on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, 2024.

Cody Middle-Schooler OK After Running Into Vehicle With Bicycle

A Cody Middle School student is home and "doing good" after a scary incident Thursday morning. Coming fast down a hill on his bicycle, the boy ran into a vehicle, prompting an ambulance response.

Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2024

A brief, but intense, thunderstorm produced damaging winds and sparked wildfires in and around Thermopolis on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Thermopolis Thunderstorm Generates Damaging Wind, Sparks Fires

An intense, but brief, thunderstorm blew through Thermopolis, Wyoming, on Monday afternoon. Strong winds peeled away parts of buildings and lightning sparked fires near town.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2024

A long line of cars and commercial trucks were stuck for more than eight hours on I-80 east on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Hundreds Learn The Hard Way If They’re Prepared To Be Stuck On I-80 For 8 Hours

Saturday’s fatal semitrailer crash on I-80 closed the eastbound lanes for more than eight hours. The hundreds of drivers stuck there learned the hard way if they’re prepared for one of Wyoming’s more frustrating highway hazards — the closure.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2024

J.P. Cavigelli with the Tate Geological Museum in Casper teaches the jacketing process at the Nail Quarry. Strips of burlap are soaked in "pancake batter consistency" plaster and put over the top, around the edge, and underneath islands of rock containing Late Jurassic dinosaur fossils.

Why Dinosaur Diggers Get Plastered All Day Long Near Medicine Bow

The Nail Quarry is one of the only active dinosaur sites on the famous Como Bluff near Medicine Bow. Every summer, the last trips are spent encasing fossils in huge blobs of rock and plaster and safely transporting them to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper.

Andrew RossiSeptember 08, 2024

Oxbow Bend in the shadow of Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park is one of Wyoming's famous spots for spectacular fall colors.

When And Where To Find Wyoming’s Fall Colors At Their Peak

It's not too soon to start thinking about where to see Wyoming's fall foliage. Autumn moves fast in the Rocky Mountain West and by Sept. 23, the colors of fall should be visible across the entire state. If you're a leaf-peeper, it's time to set your strategy.

Andrew RossiSeptember 08, 2024

Don Day Forecasts A Colder, Snowier Winter Ahead For Wyoming

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day has released his long-range outlook for Winter 2024-2025. The short version is it'll be colder and snowier. "The signs strongly suggest that Wyoming has a real winter on the way," Day says.

Andrew RossiSeptember 08, 2024

Pinedale photographer Dave Bell set up three cameras to get images of an intense lightning storm south of the town, which he calls the most spectacular he's ever seen.

Spectacular Lightning Storm Over Pinedale Might Be Best (And Last) Of Summer

Wyoming photographer Dave Bell was about to go to bed, but the thunderstorm wouldn’t let him sleep. Instead, he set up three cameras earlier this week and captured the most spectacular lightning storm he’s ever seen.

Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2024

Along with the roadside sign, the Moorcroft Motel's parking lot sign also is unique and retro.

Gillette Auto Museum Rescuing, Restoring Vintage Signs For Retro “Neon Park”

The old neon Moorcourt Motel sign is the latest in the growing collection of vintage roadside signs for Gillette’s Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette. The vision is to create a colorful retro “neon park.”

Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2024

Anthrax Outbreak In Carbon County Kills At Least 50 Cattle, Also Found In Moose

An outbreak of anthrax in Carbon County has killed at least 50 cattle, the Wyoming state vet reported Wednesday. It’s the first such outbreak since the 1970s. A moose also has been confirmed with anthrax, the first wildlife case since 1956.

Andrew RossiSeptember 04, 2024

This 8-foot bronze casting of Leonardo da Vinci's famous Horse, appropriately dubbed The Wyoming Horse, stands in Sheridan.

Sheridan’s 8-Foot “Wyoming Horse” Is Actually Leonardo da Vinci’s

Sheridan is one of the few places in the world with a bronze casting of Leonardo da Vinci’s horse. Kim Love, who spearheaded the effort to bring da Vinci’s horse to Wyoming, said “I thought it would grab people’s attention."

Andrew RossiSeptember 02, 2024

"Nate Champion's Last Run," a bronze sculpture by D. Michael Thomas, in Buffalo. Champion was surrounded in a cabin and held up the progress of the "invaders" before getting shot 28 times on April 9, 1892.

Johnson County War Remains The Brutal Showdown That Changed Wyoming Forever

The Johnson County War is one of the most brutal, vicious and pivotal chapters in Wyoming's history, when the state’s powerful cattle barons used terror and murder to drive off homesteaders. What they didn’t expect was how determined and tough those homesteaders would be.

Andrew RossiSeptember 01, 2024

People around Powell, Wyoming, know Charles Orville Moore even if they don't know him. He's the guy who's been spraying crops forever.

80-Year-Old Pilot Has Been Spraying Crops Since 1976, And Has No Plans To Stop

Charles Orville Moore of Powell, Wyoming, says he loves flying his biplane and has been spraying crops for 48 years. And the 80-year-old has no plans yet to stop. "If my body holds up, I don't see any reason to quit," he says.

Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2024

A satellite image showing no clouds over any part of Wyoming.

Not A Cloud Anywhere Over Wyoming In “Unusual” Satellite Photo

The National Weather Service office in Riverton noticed something “unusual” Tuesday — there wasn’t a cloud anywhere over Wyoming all day Tuesday. A satellite photo shows an unusually clear view of Wyoming, including scars left by large wildfires.

Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2024

A screenshot from a Wyoming Department of Transportation highway camera shows snow falling on Togwotee Pass on U.S. Highway 26/287 near Wind River Lake on Monday morning.

Seasons Greetings: Wyoming Gets First Snow Of The Season

As many areas of Wyoming battle huge wildfires, the first snow of the season fell over Togwotee Pass on Monday morning. Meteorologist Don Day said this doesn't mean summer is over, but summer is on the way out.

Andrew RossiAugust 26, 2024

After a record year for growing humongous pumpkins in Wyoming last year, this summer has been “very, very difficult," said Jay Richard.

Wyoming's 'Pumpkin King' Having Difficult Year Growing Gigantic Pumpkins

Jay Richards, better known as Wyoming's "Pumpkin King," says it's been a difficult year for growing humongous pumpkins. He was hoping to break the 2,000-pound mark this year but said he made too many mistakes.

Andrew RossiAugust 26, 2024

Cleanup continues after a devasting hailstorm that dropped baseball-sized stones at Devils Tower and closed the monument. At the KOA campground near the base of the tower, they've been repairing damage and clearing away more than 200 trees that were downed by the storm.

Devils Tower Reopens, But “Will Never Look The Same” After Huge Hailstorm

Devils Tower National Monument reopened Wednesday afternoon after clearing more than 200 fallen trees and 5 inches of hail. But the national monument “will never look the same” after huge hailstones pummeled the area.

Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2024

Although the fall is fast approaching, it still feels like summer across Wyoming. At Holiday Park in Cheyenne on Thursday, the walking path around the lake was busy.

As Wildfires Burn Across State, Wyoming Can Expect “Fall-Like Weather”

Heat and wind are helping fan a number of wildfires across Wyoming, but there could be some relief on the way. A cold front is expected to bring “fall-like” and cooler weather to Wyoming this weekend.

Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2024

This GMC Yukon that sits crashed and abandoned in rugged terrain off Highway 14-16-20 in northwest Wyoming sparked a lot of speculation. Truth is, a suspected drunk driver left it there.

She Claimed Carjackers Got Her SUV Stuck, And It’s Been There For 2 Months

More than two months after an allegedly drunk woman claimed carjackers got her SUV stuck off Highway 14/16/20, it’s about to be recovered. But it’s going to be a bear of a job, requiring two wreckers and a crew of at least five.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2024

Cody Mayor Matt Hall and Wyoming Republican National Committeewoman Nina Webber.

Nina Webber Beats Cody Mayor Hall For Park County House Seat

Nina Webber won Tuesday’s primary election for House District 24, a seat being vacated by Sandy Newsome. Webber had lost to Newsome twice previously.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2024

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams Secures Third Term For House District 50 Seat

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams won 62% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary election in Park County. The win gives Rodriguez-Williams a third term.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2024

An intense hailstorm broke windshilds, toppled trees and caused extensive damage to the KOA campground at Devils Tower on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Devils Tower Closes After Baseball-Sized Hail Shatters Windows, Knocks Down Trees

Devils Tower National Monument in northeast Wyoming is closed Tuesday after baseball-sized hail pummeled the area. Windows were shatterd, trees knocked down and the KOA campground severely damaged.

Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2024

Patrons at the opening reception of the 43rd Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody.

Buffalo Bill Art Show Opening Puts Cody In National Spotlight

The 43rd Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale is one of the most important Western art showcases in the nation. Cody is in the national art spotlight with the show’s opening Friday.

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2024

When Maggie Harrop stepped outside after a summer thunderstorm Saturday evening, she saw something spectacular over Laramie, Wyoming. An incredible burst of color seemed to be exploding from the cloud-filled sky.

Timing Perfect For “God-Moment” Storm Cloud Explosion Over Laramie

A Laramie woman captured “God-moment” photos of a sunset reflecting off a thunderstorm in a color explosion Saturday. The clouds are typical, said meteorologist Don Day, but her timing was perfect and images “amazing.”

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2024

From an ability to learn and shows recognition of flash cards to opening gates and doors, horses are pretty smart. A new study says they may be smarter than most previously thought.

New Research Says Horses' Intelligence Is Under-Estimated, Capable Of Strategic Thinking

A team of researchers in the UK has published research that says horses have higher levels of intelligence than previously thought and are capable of strategic thinking. Wyoming outfitter Sy Gilliland says "they are definitely smarter than we give them credit."

Andrew RossiAugust 18, 2024

Rare Super Blue Moon Will Look Huge Over Wyoming On Monday

The calendar has conspired to make Monday’s full moon pretty rare. It also will be a supermoon, which means it will look huge, and also is a blue moon and something called a sturgeon moon, like the fish.

Andrew RossiAugust 17, 2024

"September Tempers," a bronze by T.D. Kelsey in the gallery of the 43rd Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody.

Cody Show To Debut One-Of-A-Kind Chris Navarro Bronze That Survived Foundry Fire

The Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale is among the preeminent Western art events in the world. This year’s show starts Saturday and will feature the debut of a one-of-a-kind bronze by Wyoming’s Chris Navarro that survived a Cody foundry fire.

Andrew RossiAugust 15, 2024

Breanna Klamm Whitlock of Buffalo, Wyoming, was shooting photos of the aurora when a bright Persieds meteor also streaked across the sky.

Epic Year For Auroras Over Wyoming May Have Just Gone Legendary

What’s already been an epic year for colorful auroras over Wyoming may have just gone legendary early Monday. Another spectacular celestial lights show likely peaked, but expect more through the rest of the year.

Andrew RossiAugust 12, 2024

The Presieds Meteor Shower reaches its peak over Wyoming this week, with the best time to see them early Tuesday morning. This composite photo fo 23 images shows the Persieds over the Snowy Range during the 2012 showr.

Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks Over Wyoming Early Tuesday

The prolific Perseids Meteor Shower hits its peak early Tuesday morning over Wyoming. From a dark spot, people could see as many as 100 meteors per hour streak across the sky.

Andrew RossiAugust 12, 2024

Jimbo the supersaurus, the long-necked behemoth at top left, is the largest dinosaur ever found in Wyoming. It's on display at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis.

Wyoming Supersaurus Was The Shaq Of The Jurassic: Super-Sized, But Not Super-Old

New research on the age of Wyoming's largest dinosaur determined the 108-foot-long, 50-ton giant from Douglas was definitely an adult when it died, but probably wasn't as old as its bones might suggest.

Andrew RossiAugust 11, 2024

Dede Anders of Powell, Wyoming, lives to ride. She had been preparing for the race of a lifetime next year in the famous Mongol Derby, a 620-mile race dubbed the longest and toughest on the planet.

Sick Wyoming Woman Pulls Out Of World’s Toughest Horse Race, Then Is Abandoned In Mongolia

Dede Anders knew she was too sick to ride 620 miles across Mongolia, then was abandoned halfway around the world Wednesday. The Wyoming woman was there to compete in the Mongol Derby, but race organizers left her in a hotel room without medical care.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2024

Here Comes The Cold! Canadian Front Will Drop Wyoming’s Temps 30 Degrees

Cold air from Alaska will break the sweltering summer heat across Wyoming on Thursday and Friday and bringing plenty of rain with it. The high temperature in Cheyenne on Thursday will only be 58 degrees.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2024

Deirdre Griffith of Jackson, Wyoming, in the 2022 Mongol Derby, which she won.

Meet Deirdre Griffith, First Wyoming Woman To Win World's Longest Horse Race

Deirdre Griffith of Jackson, Wyoming, became the first Wyoming woman to win the grueling Mongol Derby, a 620-mile horse race across Mongolia. Although she won in 2022, Griffith said the money she raised then is still helping people.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2024

Don Day Says Don't Trust Winter Forecasts That Come Out In Middle Of Summer

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says he understands why people are interested in long-range forecasts but the idea that you can predict winter weather in the middle of summer is ridiculous and the results are "outrageously bad."

Andrew RossiAugust 06, 2024

Two of the three specimens of Hibernophis breithaupti, the 38-million-year-old snake from the White River Formation near Douglas. These snakes are members of the boid family, which includes modern-day anacondas and Wyoming's rubber boas.

Why Scientists Are Going Bonkers Over Four 38-Million-Year-Old Wyoming Snakes

A den of 38-million-year-old snakes were found in the White River Formation near Douglas, Wyoming, have paleontologists super excited. They're among the most important complete fossils of snakes ever found.

Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2024

A small herd of bison in a pen awaiting their release onto the Wind River Reservation in 2017.

Texas Company Trying To Resurrect Woolly Mammoths To Improve Genetics Of Bison

A Texas biotechnology and genetic engineering company is trying to resurrect woolly mammoths to help build better bison on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. They hope the mammoth can be resurrected by 2028.

Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2024

A trio of 50-year-old creepy child mannequins named Muffy, Michael and Sonya were listed for sale on a Casper Facebook page. People freaked out, clammouring to buy them.

Casper Freaks Out When Trio Of 50-Year-Old Creepy Kid Mannequins Listed For Sale

When a trio of 50-year-old child mannequins turned up for sale earlier this week in Casper, dozens of people tried to buy them. They say their dead, emotionless faces, real human hair, and vacant eyes left them fabulously freaked out.

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2024

A dramatic video of the aftermath of the Black Diamond Pool explosion July 23, 2024, resembles a war zone. The event also is an opportunity for research, and the park has put out a call for help in studying what happened.

Yellowstone Says Violent Explosion Of Black Diamond Pool A Research Opportunity

When the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park violently exploded July 23, it destroyed part of a boardwalk and ripped open the landscape. It also created a research opportunity, and the park wants help studying the aftermath.

Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2024

Huge plumes of smoke can be seen for miles.

No Rain Relief For Wyoming Wildfires Until Next Week

As wildfires across Wyoming continue to pop up and grow, firefighters shouldn’t expect any help from Mother Nature anytime soon. There won’t be any rain relief for the fires until next week, meteorologist Don Day says.

Andrew RossiJuly 31, 2024

Noah Yenny, 3, pets the shell of Sweet Pea, a 12-year-old sulcata tortoise. Sweet Pea escaped the yard of his owner, Sabrina Hanson, and wandered a block away before being discovered grazing on a neighbor's lawn.

Sweet Pea, The Rescued Pet Tortoise In Cody, Keeps Escaping

Sweet Pea is a 12-year-old tortoise in Cody who keeps escaping his yard to graze on the front lawn of neighbors. And if there's something in his yard that doesn't like, he'll move it. His siblings, two giant mastiffs, know he runs things, so they stay out of his way.

Andrew RossiJuly 28, 2024

Director Christoffer Knuth and paleontologist Brock Sisson putting on the head of the Camarasaurus.

Massive Wyoming Dinosaur Shipped To Denmark Museum Got Lost In The Mail

An exceptionally well-preserved skeleton of a massive Camarasaurus has been unveiled at the Museum of Evolution in Denmark. But its 150 million-year journey from Ten Sleep, Wyoming, to Copenhagen included a week lost in the mail somewhere in Europe.

Andrew RossiJuly 28, 2024

Guapo is a huge 3,000-pound steer Lynn Jamerson rescued about eight years ago. The gentle giant has been featured in a couple of popular children's books, but now will retire to Wyoming from California.

Guapo, A Giant 3,000-Pound Celebrity Holstein Steer, Retiring To Wyoming Ranch

Guapo, a giant 3,000-pound Holstein steer, is one of the largest and most famous bovines in the world. The steer, which stands 6 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder and stars in a series of children's books, is retiring to a ranch in Rozet, Wyoming.

Andrew RossiJuly 28, 2024

Thermal explosion and baby mammoth 7 26 24

No, A Preserved Baby Mammoth Wasn't Unearthed By Yellowstone Thermal Explosion

Not everyone got the joke Wednesday when a Wyoming satire outlet posted a fake story that a baby mammoth was unearthed when a Yellowstone thermal pool violently erupted. It’s not the first time people have been fooled by the Casper Planet.

Andrew RossiJuly 26, 2024

Rain or shine, the show must go on. In this file photo, Kaycee Thomas from Cheyenne volunteers on the CFD Contestant Committee chasing steers out of the arena during a downpour July 26, 2023.

Nothing Stops Cheyenne Frontier Days, Including Monsoons

It will take more than drenching rain expected with severe thunderstorms this weekend to do much to impact Cheyenne Frontier Days. Nothing stops the rodeo, not even the monsoon weather the area gets at this time of year.

Andrew RossiJuly 25, 2024

Yellowstone Volcano Scientist Says Black Diamond Eruption Was "Small," Can Get Much Bigger

Despite the intensity and size of the Black Diamond Pool eruption in Yellowstone on Tuesday, geologists categorized it as a "small" hydrothermal explosion. The scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory said they can get bigger. Much bigger.

Andrew RossiJuly 24, 2024

Violent Yellowstone Thermal Pool Eruption Explodes Boardwalk, Spews Mud And Rocks

Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park violently erupted Tuesday, sending dozens of tourists running as the boardwalk they were standing on exploded. The eruption spewed black water, mud and rocks, but no injuries were initially reported.

Andrew RossiJuly 23, 2024

An impromptu call for people to drive by the home of a Rock Springs boy on his 10th birthday rallied more than 100 cars and motorcycles Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Rock Springs Rallies With Surprise Birthday Drive-By For 10-Year-Old

When Breezy Turner asked if a few people with cool cars could drive past her house to celebrate her son's 10th birthday, more than 150 people got in their cars and on their motorcycles for an unforgettable celebration.

Andrew RossiJuly 23, 2024

Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park is shrouded in haze from wildfires in this file photo.

Wyoming Has Few Widlfires Burning, But Plenty Of Smoke

Wyoming has had a quiet widlfire season so far, but is still blanketed with smoke from fires burning in Montana, Oregon and Canada. Some of that may begin to clear up later in the week.

Andrew RossiJuly 22, 2024

A vehicle covered with dissolved silica in the Noris Geyser Basin parking lot in Yellowstone National Park. The dissolved silica is in the water erupted from the 400-foot Steamboat Geyser and left behind when the water evaporates.

Steamboat Geyser Erupts, Covers Cars With Millions-Year-Old Gunk

Last week, Yellowstone visitors were thrilled when they got to witness a rare eruption of Steamboat, the world's tallest geyser. Many were not that happy with the million-year-old gunk that covered their cars, however.

Andrew RossiJuly 21, 2024

Wyoming Woman To Ride 620-Mile Mongolian Derby, World’s Toughest Horse Race

Dede Anders of Powell is confident her medical and equestrian experience will help her win the grueling 620-mile Mongol Derby. Anders will embark on a 9-day ride, spending 11 hours a day in the saddle across 620 miles of Mongolia's vast, isolated wilderness.

Andrew RossiJuly 20, 2024

Apex, a 75% complete Stegosaurus fossil, is on display at Sotheby’s in New York City prior to its auction. It fetched a record $44.6 million.

Record $45 Million For Stegosaurus Could Prompt Finders To Sell Rather Than Donate

Apex, a 75% complete Stegosaurus skeleton, sold for a record $44.6 million at a Sotheby's auction this week. The huge price tag could influence Wyoming ranch owners to cash-in at private auctions over donating their prehistoric finds.

Andrew RossiJuly 20, 2024

The lemonade stand in Mentock Park on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The kids were selling lemonade for two hours before being closed down.

Cody Cops Shut Down Kids’ Lemonade Stand In City Park

A group of kids set up a lemonade stand in Mentock Park in Cody on Thursday, but within a few hours, the stand and the kids were shut down for not having a permit after someone called the Cody Police Department.

Andrew RossiJuly 19, 2024

The Park County Animal Shelter is the only facility of its kind in northwest Wyoming, serving communities within a 100-mile radius. But it's on a path to close before the end of the year if it doesn't get more donations.

Without Cash, Northwest Wyoming's Only Animal Shelter Could Close In Months

The cash-strapped Park County Animal Shelter, the only one in northwest Wyoming, could only have a few months left if donations don’t pick up. While costs have increased, donations have fallen off for the shelter that serves the Bighorn Basin.

Andrew RossiJuly 19, 2024

Yellowstone Tourist Family "Not Idiots" After Trying To Avoid Charging Bison

If anyone is an authority on who qualifies as an idiot in Yellowstone, it's Jen Mignard, the founder of "Yellowstone: Invasion of the Idiots." She has officially ruled that a Long Island family who was charged by a bison are officially "not idiots" as they followed the rules.

Andrew RossiJuly 18, 2024

There's A Reason It's Called The Snowy Range, It's Stays Snowy In The Summer Too

Hikers know when they travel up to Wyoming's Snowy Range in the middle of summer that they will still see snow, "icebergs," and glaciers. "The Snowy Range is appropriately named," meteorologist Don Day said.

Andrew RossiJuly 18, 2024

Park County Search And Rescue Coordinate Five Rescues In Four Days

Between July 5 and 8, Park County Search and Rescue coordinated a slew of rescues, including some which were life-threatening. Multiple agencies and helicopters across northwest Wyoming responded to the emergencies.

Andrew RossiJuly 16, 2024

Stockton Buck, left, and Rachel Lear are two of four Wyoming students awarded in the latest round of mikeroweWORKS Foundation scholarships.

Four Wyoming Students Win Mike Rowe's Work Ethic Scholarships

Four Wyoming students are among the latest round of Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship winners which were announced on Thursday night. The popular “Dirty Jobs” TV host says he’s fighting a shift in society that doesn’t value hard work.

Andrew RossiJuly 13, 2024

Vehicle getting dragged out of inactive Semi-Centennial Geyser on Friday, July 12, 2024

Tourist Drives Car Into Acidic, Inactive Yellowstone Geyser; Five People Injured

A tourist with four passengers drove a car on Thursday into an acidic and inactive Yellowstone geyser. All five were transported to a nearby hospital. The car was completely submerged and Grand Loop Road was closed as crews worked to recover it.

Andrew RossiJuly 12, 2024

With temperatures nearing 95 in Cheyenne on Friday, the Dairy Queen on Pershing Boulvard was a popular place. The drive-thru line stretched around the building a little afte 3 p.m.

Heat Records Fall Across Wyoming, And More Could Follow

The heat wave that’s been baking much of the U.S. West is making its way into Wyoming. Several towns in the western part of the state set record highs Thursday, and more will follow as the heat moves across the Cowboy State.

Andrew RossiJuly 12, 2024

Cody Theatre owner Ryan Fernandez stands next to the swamp cooler in the historic Cody Theatre. Despite its age, the nearly 90-year-old unit still works with only a few minor improvements needed.

Nearly 90 Years Old, Wyoming's First Air Conditioner Still Works

When the Cody Theatre opened on the historic Western town’s main street in 1937, one of its main attractions was being the first air-conditioned building in Wyoming. Nearly 90 years later, it's still working and is a great example of if it ain't broke, don’t fix it.

Andrew RossiJuly 07, 2024

The mounted skeleton of Diplodocus carnegii, "the Star-Spangled Dinosaur," in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This 87-foot-long Jurassic giant from Albany County, Wyoming, was one of the first complete skeletons of a large dinosaur ever found and mounted.

125 Years Ago, The Largest Dinosaur Of The Time Was Unearthed In Albany County

On July 3, 1899, one of the most significant paleontological discoveries occurred when a massive 87-foot skeleton of a Diplodocus was unearthed in Albany County. It was the largest dinosaur ever found at the time and sent shockwaves through the paleontological world.

Andrew RossiJuly 06, 2024

Courtesy: Climbers light up Devils Tower on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Climbing Devils Tower At Night Is Dark, Dangerous — And "Otherworldly"

Anyone looking toward Devils Tower after sunset on the Fourth of July might have noticed balls of light slowly ascending its sheer sides. Those were climbers wearing lights and they say, the experience at night is "otherworldly."

Andrew RossiJuly 05, 2024

The iconic "Buffalo Bill — The Scout" sculpture at the end of Sheridan Avenue in Cody, Wyoming, depicts the town's founding father, Buffalo Bill Cody. It was rededicated Thursday, the 100th anniversary of its unveiling.

Cody's Buffalo Bill Statue Rededicated On 100th Anniversary

The iconic Buffalo Bill statue named "The Scout" was rededicated on Thursday, the 100th anniversary of its placement. Historians say the statue for the town of Cody is what the bucking horse and rider is to Wyoming or what the bald eagle is to the U.S.

Andrew RossiJuly 05, 2024

M57, or the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula, the glowing remains of a sun-like star. The tiny white dot in the center of the nebula is the star’s hot core, called a white dwarf.

Ring Nebula Is The Grand Prismatic Spring Of Wyoming's Summer Skies

The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57, is the Grand Prismatic Spring of the cosmos. Located in the constellation Lyra, it's one of the most colorful celestial sights in the night skies over Wyoming this summer.

Andrew RossiJuly 04, 2024

Wyoming Paramedics Advise Not Shooting Fireworks From Your Orifices Or At People

To stay injury-free this Fourth of July, paramedics in Wyoming advise not to shoot fireworks from any of your orifices or at people. Cutting down on alcohol is a good strategy too, they say.

Andrew RossiJuly 04, 2024

The Cody Stampede Parade on July 3, 2024, featured plenty of horses — as usual.

Wyoming's Fourth of July Starts Early With Cody Stampede Parade

Fourth of July in Wyoming got its traditional early start Wednesday with the first of two Cody Stampede Parades. Thousands of people packed Sheridan Avenue for Grand Marshal Larry the Cable Guy and horses — lots of horses.

Andrew RossiJuly 03, 2024

More Felonies For Alleged Natrona County Drug Trafficker Named ‘Tree Killer’

A man known around Casper by the nickname “Tree Killer” who’s suspected of being a major trafficker of fentanyl and methamphetamine in central Wyoming faces three new felony charges.

Andrew RossiJuly 03, 2024

Happy Fourth Of July: Where To Watch Fireworks Across Wyoming

Dozens of Wyoming communities will celebrate Independence Day on Thursday with parades, barbecues, concerts and firework shows. Here is a list of many of the celebrations. If we missed any, let us know!

Andrew RossiJuly 02, 2024

The Cody Stampede Parade on July 4, 2023. Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said daytime temperatures will be in the high 60s and low 70s this year, and there's a chance parade routes in northern Wyoming could look much like they did last year, with overnight and early morning showers and thunderstorms.

Expect A Wet Wyoming Fourth Of July Up To 15 Degrees Cooler Than Average

Wyoming residents can expect Mother Nature to rain on their parades, barbecues and campouts for this week’s Fourth of July celebrations. It will also be as much as 15 degrees cooler than average.

Andrew RossiJuly 01, 2024

This scare, starving and dehydrated pooch that's been nammed Libby had been stuck in this deep concrete water tank for day when Worland city workers noticed her. Woorland firefighters then rescued Libby, who is recovering.

Dog Almost Dies In Abandoned Water Tank Before Worland Firefighters Rescue Her

A dog was found at the bottom of an abandoned water treatment holding tank in Worland. With sheer concrete walls and no ramps or ladders, there was no way for the unfortunate pooch to escape. Thanks to Worland firefighters, she survived and is recovering.

Andrew RossiJuly 01, 2024

An example of an earthflow near a roadway in this file photo.

It's Earthflow Season, And They're Wreaking Havoc On Wyoming Roads

An earthflow is actively destroying a road in Meeteetse and there's nothing anyone can do about it until the area dries out. It can happen anywhere in Wyoming, and does. Although with summer, the "earthflow season" is coming to an end.

Andrew RossiJune 30, 2024

Erik Kvale uses a poster to explain the paleoecology of the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite. Kvale was one of the Greybull residents who discovered the limestone exposure in 1997, which preserves over 800 dinosaur footprints from the Middle Jurassic Sundance Formation.

Red Gulch Dinosaur Trackway One Of The Most Important Fossil Deposits In The World

The Red Gulch Dinosaur Trackway is a unique record of a time when Greybull, Wyoming, was beachfront property and when dinosaurs roamed the shores of an ancient sea about 160 million years ago during the Jurassic Period.

Andrew RossiJune 30, 2024

"Sunset over the Bighorns from my patio north of Buffalo, June 28, 2024."

Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Sunday, June 30, 2024

Chance of afternoon rain across Wyoming on Sunday. Breezy in most areas. Highs from the low 80s to the low 90s. Lows from the 40s to the 60s.

Andrew RossiJune 29, 2024

A red giant star is orbited by a white dwarf in this illustration of how a nova like the T Coronae Borealis could happen.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Nova Should Appear In Wyoming Skies This Summer

Like clockwork, a nova from the star T Coronea Borealis has been seen every 80 years for centuries. Astronomers expect the explosion to appear in the skies a couple years early this time which means it should be visible above Wyoming before the end of the summer.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2024

Park County Man Swinging Baseball Bat Shot In Leg During Road Rage Showdown

A Park County man was shot in the leg on Sunday in a wild road rage incident. The individual allegedly chased someone down and then got out of his vehicle swinging a baseball bat when he was shot.

Andrew RossiJune 25, 2024

Jen Mignard, founder of the "Yellowstone National Park: Invasion of the Idiots" Facebook page couldn't believe it when she saw this canoe strapped sideways on top of a Subaru.

Outdoors People Stupefied At Canoe Tied Horizontally On Top Of Vehicle

Sporting goods store owners in Cody had a hard time comprehending a photo on Yellowstone: Invasion of the Idiots that showed a canoe tied horizontally on a Subaru. Both said they had never seen anything like it before and expressed dismay at today's gene pool.

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2024

Federal Committee Recommends Renaming Devils Tower To Bear Lodge

A federal committee has recommended that the Sec. of Interior change the name of Devils Tower to Bear Lodge. She can't, however, because Wyoming is the only state exempt from the Antiquities Act. Only an act of Congress could do so.

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2024

1980s Smoking Horseshoe-Shaped Crater Top Of Mount Saint Helens After A Major Eruption May 18 1980 Washington USA.

Mount St. Helens Acting Up But Won't Trigger Yellowstone Supervolcano

The scientist in charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory said he's getting a lot of calls from the public wondering if the hundreds of earthquakes detected under Mount St. Helens could trigger the Yellowstone supervolcano. Nothing to worry about, he says.

Andrew RossiJune 23, 2024

Don’t Panic! Several ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoffs In The Works For When Series Ends

Kevin Costner made it official on Thursday, he will not appear in the second half of "Yellowstone's" fifth and final season. But rabid fans of the franchise don’t have to panic — there are several additional spinoffs in the works.

Andrew RossiJune 21, 2024

Supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado which touched down near Yoder, Wyoming on June 20, 2024..

Supercell In Southeast Wyoming Produces Tornado, Softball-Sized Hail

Huge hail, 60 mph winds and at least one tornado touched down in southeast Wyoming on Thursday afternoon as a supercell thunderstorm passed through the area. The tornado touched down near the town of Yoder.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2024

Kids Playing With Fire Suspected Of Burning Railroad Bridge In Rock Springs

Three juveniles playing with fire are suspected of accidentally setting a timber-frame railroad bridge on the southside of Rock Springs ablaze Wednesday. The bridge is a total loss and will be rebuilt by the Union Pacific Railroad.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2024

This photo captured by Jeff Hahn with a long lens Wendesday at Yellowstone's Lower Falls shows a tourist crawling back to safety after climbing out onto a dangerous outcropping overlooking the falls.

Tourist Risks Life By Climbing Rocks Next To Yellowstone Lower Falls

A tourist at Yellowstone’s Lower Falls risked his life on Wednesday by climbing out to a dangerous section of rocks above the raging 308-foot waterfall. A professional rock climber and author told Cowboy State Daily the action was so idiotic he was "laughing at the stupidity."

Andrew RossiJune 19, 2024

Look For Huge Full Moon Friday During Once-A-Generation Lunar Standstill

The full moon will look huge Friday as it hits a once-in-a-generation phase called “lunistice,” or lunar standstill. The phenomenon, which happens every 18 1/2 years, will make the moon will appear gigantic and especially bright.

Andrew RossiJune 19, 2024

NPS landscape architect Dan Rhodes stands in front of the huckleberry tuff along the western edge of Golden Gate. Around 70,000 cubic yards, roughly 96,000 tons, of this very hard rock will be blasted from three regions of the wall as part of the Golden Gate improvement project.

Yellowstone To Blast 100,000 Tons Of Rock To Widen Golden Gate Canyon

Yellowstone National Park officials announced Tuesday that they plan on blowing up 100,000 tons of rock to significantly transform Golden Gate Canyon. They say the effort will make the area more scenic, safe, and accessible.

Andrew RossiJune 18, 2024

Here Comes The Snow! Up To 4 Inches Of Snow Expected For Parts Of Wyoming

As the calendar turns from spring to summer this week, the weather around Wyoming hasn't heard the news. Up to 4 inches of snow expected in Wyoming's higher elevations and the Beartooth Highway.

Andrew RossiJune 17, 2024

Wyoming climatologist Jan Curtis watching the aurora borealis at Glendo State Park

Think Wyoming Weather Is Volatile? It’s Nothing Compared To Space Weather

Longtime Wyoming climatologist Jan Curtis spends much of his time studying space weather. So does meteorologist Don Day. And the fantastic aurora borealis display we witnessed last month is just the tip of the iceberg.

Andrew RossiJune 16, 2024

The spring snowmelt every year in the Absaroka Range above Cody, Wyoming, reveals a truly Wyoming-appropriate phenomenon — the Ishawooa Snow Horse. The topography and rate of snowmelt reveals an amazingly clear sillhouette of a horse's head.

Forget The Calendar, Cody’s Ishawooa Snow Horse Is The True Sign Of Wyoming Summer

Every year, the snowpack in the southern stretch of the Absaroka Range melts to reveal the Ishawooa Horse's Head. Ranchers on the South Fork have looked at it as a sign of summer and they've done it for more than a century.

Andrew RossiJune 15, 2024

This solar-powered EV charging station on the 5,000-acre Red Canyon Ranch in the middle of nowhere near Lander, Wyoming, was put there as part of a test to see how EVs perform in the brutal Wyoming weather and rugged terrain.

Wyoming's Loneliest EV Chargers Sits In The Middle Of Nowhere

Many may ask why the heck someone would put a solar-powered EV charger in the middle of nowhere in central Wyoming. Turns out it's left from Rivian's testing of EV trucks in the rugged and brutal Cowboy State terrain and weather.

Andrew RossiJune 15, 2024

It’s The Middle Of June, But There’s A Winter Storm Watch Out For Yellowstone

It may be the middle of June, but Yellowstone tourists may be in for a cold dose of Wyoming weather Monday and Tuesday with a Winter Storm Watch out for the national park and Beartooth Pass.

Andrew RossiJune 14, 2024

Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

Washington Man Gets Week In Jail For Leaving Boardwalk At Steamboat Geyser

A 21-year-old Washington state man has been slapped with seven days in jail after leaving the boardwalk at Steamboat Geyser for a better photo, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Steamboat is the world's largest active geyser.

Andrew RossiJune 13, 2024

A pair of hikers enjoy a summer hike at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in this file photo.

Weather Is Transitioning From El Niño To La Niña Which Means Hotter, Drier Conditions

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says weather patterns have transitioned from an El Niño to a La Niña which means Wyoming can expect a hotter, drier summer.

Andrew RossiJune 13, 2024

Woman Claims Carjackers Crashed Her SUV Off Highway; Cops Say She Was Drunk

The Park County Sheriff’s Office says the claim by a woman that carjackers hit her over the head, stole her SUV then crashed it into a gully off Highway 14-16-20 is bogus. They say she was drunk and wrecked it herself.

Andrew RossiJune 11, 2024

This huge chunk of banded iron rock is a one-of-a-kind Wyoming discovery by Laramie resident Patrick Corcoran and his daughter, Cora. It's now on display at the University of Wyoming Geological Museum.

Wyoming Rock Hounds Going Nuts Over One-Of-A-Kind 2.5 Billion-Year-Old Boulder

Wyoming rock hounds are going nuts over a one-of-a-kind 2.5 billion-year-old banded iron boulder discovered by a father-daughter duo from Laramie who donated to the University of Wyoming Geological Museum.

Andrew RossiJune 09, 2024

The entrance to Jellystone National Park as it appears Hanna-Barbera's 1958 cartoon "Yogi Bear's Big Break." This episode was the first appearance of Yogi, Boo-Boo and Jellystone.

Yellowstone A Huge Inspiration For Yogi Bear And Boo-Boo In Jellystone

The original Yogi Bear cartoons by Hanna-Barbera shows Jellystone Park as a funhouse mirror version of Yellowstone, which was a key to its incredible success. An animation historian says Yogi and Boo-Boo were the original "tourons."

Andrew RossiJune 09, 2024

Actor Robert Redford played the lead role in the hit movie "Jeremiah Johnson" and was the lead pallbearer for the remains of the real John "Liver-Eating" Johnson whose life loosely inspired the movie.

How Mountain Man ‘Liver-Eating’ Johnson Was Buried In Wyoming Decades After His Death

Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the reburial of legendary mountain man John “Liver-Eating” Johnson in Cody, Wyoming. But how that happened is a tale almost as unbelievable as Johnson’s legend.

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2024

Aladdin Coal Tipple Is One Of Last Of Its Kind And Could Collapse At Any Time

Built between 1888 and 1895, the Aladdin Coal Tipple in northeast Wyoming is one of the remaining wooden coal tipples still standing in the Western United States, but it's in bad shape and could collapse at any time.

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2024

A herd of cows lingers around a watering hole in Albany County.

Bird Flu Confirmed In Wyoming Dairy Cattle For First Time, Stock Growers Not Worried

The Wyoming Dept of Agriculture on Friday said, for the first time, bird flu has been confirmed in a Wyoming dairy cattle herd. Jim Magagna, of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, said "It certainly didn't cause any concern with our group of beef cattle producers."

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2024

A “catastrophic failure” of Wyoming Highway 22 over Teton Pass on June 8, 2024, saw a huge section wash down the mountain. A long closure of the “lifeline” between Jackson and Victor, Idaho, is expected.

'Catastrophic Failure' On Teton Pass; Road Closed After Highway Falls Off Mountain

A “catastrophic failure” of Wyoming Highway 22 over Teton Pass overnight Friday saw a huge section wash down the mountain. The "lifeline" between Jackson and Victor, Idaho, is expected to be closed for weeks, according to WYDOT.

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2024

A mudslide at about 4:20 a.m. Thursday morning has shut down Wyoming Highway 22 over Teton Pass at milepost 15. The closure comes less than 24 after a large two-lane crack in the pavement of the highway closed the pass for a few hours.

Teton Pass Closed Down Again -- This Time For Giant Mudslide

A mudslide shut down Wyoming Highway 22 over Teton Pass in the early morning hours of Friday less than a day after a humongous two-lane crack closed it.

Andrew RossiJune 07, 2024

Large cracks appeared on Wyoming Highway 22 over Teton Pass on Thursday, prompting it to close for several hours.

Forced Closure Of Teton Pass Due To Large Cracks Stretching Across Entire Road

Large cracks that stretched across the entire highway creating an 8-inch shelf in the road on Teton Pass forced its closure for a few hours on Thursday. Although it's reopened, WYDOT is assessing the damage and potential danger created by it.

Andrew RossiJune 06, 2024

Waltman Rest Area is one of Wyoming's busiest, but it will be closed for several weeks for rennovations. This is what the rest area looked like in September in photos taken by visitor Julissa Buddell and shared on Google.

WYDOT Flooded With Calls Over Closing Popular Rest Area For Renovations

The Waltman Rest Area in the middle of nowhere between Casper and Shoshoni is closed for three to four weeks for renovations. But that’s way too long for many fans of the stop, who have flooded WYDOT with calls about it.

Andrew RossiJune 05, 2024

The aftermath of the SUV impact in the classroom of the Cody Firearms Experience. Fortunately, this room is part of a separate building from the main business, so the popular Cody business hasn't been impacted by the incident.

Alleged Drunk Driver Severs Gas Line Plowing Through Cody Gun Range

A suspected drunk driver plowed through an indoor gun range in Cody on Saturday night and severed a gas line in the process. The owner said it was a miracle the building didn't blow up.

Andrew RossiJune 04, 2024

The pelt of Elyssa, the black-footed ferret on display at the Meeteetse Museums. This pelt was stolen from the museum, but thankfully undamaged by the ordeal and has since been returned to the museum.

Missouri Man Steals Endangered Ferret Pelt From Wyoming Museum

The pelt of an endangered Wyoming black-footed ferret is back where it belongs in the Meeteetse Museums after a visitor stole it on an “impulse.” Despite the odds of finding it, it was recovered intact and the thief arrested, prosecuted and punished.

Andrew RossiJune 03, 2024

When a rare alighment of six planets appear in the early morning pre-dawn skies over Wyoming on Tuesday, most in the state won't be able to see this Parade of Plaents because of cloud cover.

With Cloudy Wyoming Skies Expected, Good Luck Seeing Rare Parade Of Planets

When six of the solar system’s eight planets, and a crescent moon, align in Tuesday's early morning pre-dawn sky, Wyomingites will likely see nothing but clouds moving in from the Pacific Northwest.

Andrew RossiJune 03, 2024

Patricia Wyer gives treats to rescued racoons at the Broken Bandit Wildlife Center east of Cheyenne.

Why Wyoming Is One Of Only Two States Without A Zoo

Besides being the two least populated states, Wyoming and Vermont have something else in common — the only states without a zoo. While you could put one in the Cowboy State, it would be a permitting nightmare.

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2024

Someone poses next to the bronze sculpture of Grizzly 399. The sculpture was created at Eagle Bronze in Lander.

Grizzly 399, The Most Famous Bear In The World, Gets Her Own 8-Foot Bronze Statue

An 8-foot-tall statue of Grizzly 399 with the four cubs she raised in 2020 was dedicated Saturday at its new home at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The bronze on the statue reads, “Queen of the Rockies.”

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2024

This license plate would be coveted in Hot Springs County because it's the lowest one can get — 1. But as county No. 15, as shown at the left side of the plate, it only shows that the county was had the 15th highest assessed valuation in 1930.

The Numbering System Behind Wyoming's License Plates

If county numbers on Wyoming license plates were assigned by the same criteria as they were in 1930, there would be a lot of changes. Campbell County would be #1 instead of Natrona County. Converse County would be #2 instead of Laramie County. Here's why:

Andrew RossiJune 02, 2024

A specimen of Paleoamphiuma from Fossil Butte National Monument in southwest Wyoming. The Green River Formation has produced legions of fossils of plants, fish, reptiles, mammals, and other prehistoric organisms, but amphibians are "extremely uncommon." The new specimen found near Kemmerer is the third fossil of this rare salamander and the only one with soft tissue preservation.

Fossil Geeks Excited Over 52 Million-Year-Old Salamander Discovered Near Kemmerer

The 52 million-year-old foot-long fossil salamander from a fossil quarry near Kemmerer is only the third specimen of its kind ever found. Plus, it's the first Paleoamphiuma ever found with soft tissue preserved in it.

Andrew RossiJune 01, 2024

Crews in Yellowstone National Park work Thursday to clear parts of the Beartooth Highway, which still has up to 6 feet of wet, heavy snow on it.

Beartooth Highway Will Finally Be Fully Open After Snowstorm, Repair Delays

After a monster snowstorm and corresponding avalanches, the entire 69 miles of the Beartooth Highway should finally be open Saturday morning — and hopefully stay open for the summer season.

Andrew RossiMay 31, 2024

First Grizzly Relocation Of The Year In Wyoming After Bear Ate Cows

The Game and Fish Department said they didn't kill the grizzly who ate some cows earlier this month because the bear had no previous run-ins with the department. The department opted to relocate the bear away from cows instead.

Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024

Grizzly 399 May Be Old But She Still Knows How To Kill Elk

Although people have romanticized Grizzly 399 as a giant, cuddly teddy bear, she's a grizzly. Earlier this week, spectators saw what apex predators do as she ripped apart two elk calves so she and her cub Spirit could have some lunch.

Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024

A bronze statue of Wyoming State Senator Hank Coe stands amid the charred remains of the Calceo Foundry. The cause of the overnight fire that destroyed everything inside is under investigation.

Millions Lost In Overnight Fire At Cody Bronze Art Foundry, 100% Loss Says Owner

Millions of dollars of art and equipment were destroyed in an overnight fire at the Caleco Foundry in Cody. The establishment, one of only two bronze foundries in Wyoming was totally gutted. One artist says he lost over $5 million worth of art.

Andrew RossiMay 30, 2024

The May 10 aurora seen from Eagle Pass South between Cody and Greybull. The aurora was created by the convergence of five chronal mass ejections from a massive sunspot, which will be turned toward Earth again in early June.

Wyoming May Be In For Another Spectacular Aurora Show

The same group of sunspots that delivered mid-May's amazing aurora displays across Wyoming and the rest of the United States is turning toward Earth this week, meaning another spectacular show may be on the way.

Andrew RossiMay 29, 2024

Blame Game Heats Up Over Whether Wyoming Wolves Are Killing Colorado Cattle

Since wolves were reintroduced in Colorado last year, the blame game over whether that state's 10 new predators are killing ranchers' cattle or if Wyoming wolves are ranging south has gained steam.

Andrew RossiMay 29, 2024

Now Beartooth Highway Hit By Avalanche, Remains Closed

Officials want to open Beartooth Highway, one of the main routes to get to Yellowstone, but still can't. Opening day was delayed due to weather and now it's because an avalanche has pummeled the road.

Andrew RossiMay 28, 2024

Seems some guy named Nick loves the unique features at Yellowstone National Park — so much so that Nick scratched his name and a message into a delicate thermal area just off the Biscuit Basin boardwalk.

People Outraged After Guy Named Nick Defaces Yellowstone Thermal Feature

Some guy named Nick seems to love the thermal features at Yellowstone National Park that he scratched his name and a message into one of them over the Memorial Day Weekend, to the outrage of many fans of the park.

Andrew RossiMay 28, 2024

Springtime is also known as "rockfall season" through Wind River Canyon in central Wyoming. So far this year, rockfall season has been pretty quiet.

Gigantic Boulders Not Crashing Down On Highway In Wind River Canyon Is Good Sign

It's a good year so far in Wind River Canyon as there's been a decrease in rocks and boulders crashing down on the highway. The Wyoming Dept of Transportation believes it could be a sign that rockfall mitigation projects are working.

Andrew RossiMay 27, 2024

Scott and Rodney Fujita at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center near Cody during the production of the NFL documentary "9066: Fear, Football, and the Theft of Freedom."

NFL Network Puts Wyoming In Spotlight With Documentary On Heart Mountain Eagles

The NFL Network will premiere a half-hour documentary Monday on the Heart Mountain Eagles, the high school football team for the Wyoming Japanese-American internment camp during World War II that went undefeated in 1942.

Andrew RossiMay 27, 2024

The relative spots in the early morning sky to see the moon and six of the solar system's planets in alignment.

Wyoming Has A Front-Row Seat For Rare Parade Of Planets Lineup

People in Wyoming have a front-row seat to view a rare “parade of planets” lineup of six planets and a crescent moon that will be visible in a line June 4. It's the first time such an alignment has been visible in at least 30 years.

Andrew RossiMay 25, 2024

The folks at Colorado State University are excited for its corpse flower to bloom for the first time over the Memorial Day weekend. Here, Tammy Brenner, CSU's plant growth facility manager, measures the flower, which grows several inches a day leading up to its infrequent blooms, generally years apart.

Gigantic Corpse Flower Set To Bloom Over Memorial Day Weekend

Cosmo, a rare 7-year-old corpse flower at Colorado State University, is preparing to bloom for the first time over Memorial Day Weekend. The gigantic flower, which can grow up 12 feet tall, is known for the overwhelming stench of death it produces when it blooms

Andrew RossiMay 25, 2024

Shayne Patrick Burke, a 35-year-old military veteran from Massachusetts, says he's lucky to survive an attack by an angry momma grizzly in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. In an Instagram post detailing the attack, he says it was the most violent experience of his life and he has no ill feelings toward the bear.

Grizzly Attack Survivor Says Ordeal Was Most Violent Experience Of His Life

The disabled veteran who was mauled by a grizzly on Sunday in Grand Teton National Park said he never let go of his bear spray during the attack. He said when the bear went in for the "kill shot" to his neck, she bit into the can.

Andrew RossiMay 24, 2024

Heavy snows and poor road conditions have prompted the closure of the Beartooth Highway in Wyoming and Montana just ahead of Memorial Day and the first big tourist weekend of the season for Yellowstone National Park.

Massive Snowstorm Keeps Beartooth Highway Closed, Other Yellowstone Routes Shut Down

It's still winter in some parts of the Rocky Mountain West. Two feet of snow on Thursday stopped the Beartooth Highway from opening. Many other Yellowstone routes were closed down too as winter refuses to give up.

Andrew RossiMay 23, 2024

Left: After a can of bear spray exploded in the cab of this truck. Right: That can of bear spray was sitting in this nook in the front window dash of the truck when it exploded. The windshield has since been replaced, but the detailer cleaning it out says it'll never be the same inside the truck.

Wyoming Detailer Who Cleaned Bear Sprayed Truck Says It’ll Never Be The Same

The Cody detailer who cleaned out the cab of a truck owned by a Yellowstone worker that was bear sprayed when a can of the noxious stuff exploded inside says it’ll never be the same, and will probably always itch.

Andrew RossiMay 22, 2024

Even vising Yellowstone National Park's thermal features over Memorial Day weekend will require some bundling up with cold, wet and possibly snowy conditions expected.

Memorial Day Weekend In Yellowstone Will Look More Like Winter Than Summer

Waves of wet weather from the Pacific Northwest will mean ice-covered roads and below freezing temperatures in Yellowstone through Memorial Day -- just in time for one of the biggest weekends of the year for the national park.

Andrew RossiMay 21, 2024

Rock Springs resident Dawson Lorenz rescues Pepper the house cat from the spot where she'd been stuck for two days. Lorenz volunteered to help after the cat's owner, Angie Chrisman, asked for help on social media.

Rock Springs Duo Risk Lives Climbing Cliff To Rescue Cat

An indoor cat named Pepper spent two days outdoors stuck halfway up a cliff in Rock Springs, ignoring every attempt to coax, cajole and coerce her down. So, a local man and teen climbed the cliff to rescue her.

Andrew RossiMay 19, 2024

A can of bear spray exploded in a vehicle in an employee lot at Yellowstone National Park, blowing through the windshield and launching about 200 feet.

Yellowstone Worker Learns Hard Way What Happens When Bear Spray Explodes In Car

A worker at Yellowstone National Park learned the hard way this past week what happens when a can of bear spray explodes in your car, blowing through the windshield and launching itself more than 200 feet.

Andrew RossiMay 19, 2024

Rose Williams' Roadhouse and Brothel at Old Trail Town in Cody. There are 28 structures in the 6-acre outdoor museum, including several known to have been visited by Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid and other legendary Western figures.

134-Year-Old Historic Wyoming Brothel Back In Business At Cody’s Old Trail Town

Rose Williams' Roadhouse and Brothel in Meeteetse was patronized by Butch Cassidy and has plenty of sordid stories from its past. It's now fully restored and open for business again — sort of — at Cody's Old Trail Town.

Andrew RossiMay 19, 2024

Just When Wyoming Seems To Be Firmly In Spring, Snow Expected

Warm and windy weather is in store for most of Wyoming this weekend, but meteorologist Don Day says to expect a wet and cold start to the work week on Monday with high-country snow.

Andrew RossiMay 17, 2024

This screenshot from video shows a photographer deliberately being too close to a Yellowstone grizzly and her cubs. The tour guide who shot the video says he told the photographer multiple times to back off to a safe distance, but was ignored.

Photographers Way Too Close To Grizzly And Cub In Yellowstone

Andrea Baratte, a wildlife biologist working in Yellowstone, says photographers who refused to move to a safe distance when a grizzly and her cubs walked across the highway, took a terrible risk and their dismissive attitude made it worse.

Andrew RossiMay 17, 2024

The Sleeping Giant zipline won't open this summer as the resort works to repair damage done by spring snows.

After Closing In Winter For Too Little Snow, Ski Resort Closes In Summer For Too Much Snow

Sleeping Giant Ski Area and Zipline near Cody had to close for the winter ski season because of a lack of snow, now damage caused by too much spring snow is keeping its popular zipline shut down for the summer.

Andrew RossiMay 15, 2024

The Green Front Building was first built in 1896 on Sheridan Avenue in Cody. It's seen here housing the Shoshone Land and Irrigation Co. and next to the Cody Hotel.

First Building Built In Cody 128 Years Ago Is Still Open For Business

The first building built in Cody 128 years ago has been a post office, a poker club, a church, radiator shop and a medical office. It's moved three times but it's still standing and open for business.

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2024

After decades away, "Shoshone Canyon" hangs again at Cody's iconic Irma Hotel. The large painting was cleaed with human spit to remove decades of grime and restore it to its historic glory.

Cody Museum Uses Spit To Clean Historic Paintings To Hang In Irma Hotel

Preserving Wyoming’s Western history is something the Buffalo Bill Center of the West takes seriously. So when they gave three oil paintings back to their original home at the iconic Irma Hotel, they got a good spit-cleaning first.

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2024

The Toto Neoresrt NX2 deal-flush toilet is the top of the line in top-of-the-line smart toilets, retailing for $21,000.

More Jackson Homeowners Paying Up To $20,000 For Smart Toilets

One of the trends sweeping the U.S. bathroom industry are smart toilets, packed with technology and luxury. Homeowners in Teton County are following that trend and paying up to $20,000 for their pimped-out potties.

Andrew RossiMay 12, 2024

Images from a viral video showing lightning striking an erupting volcano in Guatemala.

The Science Behind The Lightning Storm Over The Erupting Guatemalan Volcano

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, said the spectacular lightning storm above the erupting Guatemalan volcano this week, was the result of static electricity generated by the collision of ash particles in the plume of the erupting volcano.

Andrew RossiMay 11, 2024

The carcass of a large silver-tipped grizzly bear, which succumbed to poisonous gases in the area known as Death Gulch in Yellowstone National Park in 1897.

Death Gulch: How One Spot In Yellowstone's Northeast Corner Got Its Morbid Name

Although Yellowstone is beautiful, it's had its fair share of maulings, scaldings, murders, and even cannibalism. But one spot in northeast Yellowstone has rightfully earned the morbid name Death Gulch.

Andrew RossiMay 11, 2024

Nobody was hurt when this single-engine aircraft lost power after takeoff and had to crash-land near Powell on Friday.

Single-Engine Plane Crashes In Powell Garden, Multiple Plants Killed

The pilot of a single-engine plane near Powell, Wyoming, lost power after takeoff Friday, but recovered to execute a crash landing in a backyard garden. Sadly, many plants were killed in the crash.

Andrew RossiMay 11, 2024

Severe Space Storm Could Mean Spectacular Auroras, Blackouts For Wyoming

NASA has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Saturday. Meteorologist Don Day says for Wyomingites that means brilliant auroras in the night sky are possible Friday and Saturday. But it could also cause disruptions on your electronic devices.

Andrew RossiMay 10, 2024

Cheyenne country music artist Shawn Hess has one of his songs, "World Away," featured in the hit movie "LaRoy, Texas."

Cheyenne Songwriter’s Music Featured In Hit Movie ‘LaRoy, Texas’

The critically acclaimed new movie 'LaRoy, Texas' has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and features a song by Cheyenne singer-songwriter Shawn Hess. The writer and director of the movie was a fan of Shawn's and thought his music was perfect for the film.

Andrew RossiMay 09, 2024

Driskill: Wyoming Should Follow Florida’s Lead And Ban Lab-Grown Meat

Senate President and multi-generational cattle rancher Ogden Driskill said Florida passing a first-of-its-kind law banning the sale of lab-grown meat last week is a great template for Wyoming to do the same.

Andrew RossiMay 06, 2024

Montana Man Shoots, Kills Charging Grizzly While Out Gathering Antlers

A Montana man who shot and killed a 300-pound female grizzly in central Montana while he was shed hunting last week can be a cautionary tale for Wyomingites who are out in force now gathering shed antlers.

Andrew RossiMay 06, 2024

Interstate 80 eastbound in southwest Wyoming west of Rawlins on Monday morning was goomy, cold, wet and snowy.

Cold, Wet, Windy And Snow — Welcome To Springtime In Wyoming

Get ready for cold, wet, windy and even snowy weather in parts of the state, says Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day. In other words, typical springtime in Wyoming.

Andrew RossiMay 06, 2024

Visitors enjoy the immersive elements of the Medicine Lodge Cultural Experience at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site.

Wyoming’s New Medicine Lodge Immersive Exhibit Unlike Anything Else In The US

Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site's newest, first-of-its-kind educational experience is open, and it’s a mind-blowing integration of technology and culture that immerses visitors in thousands of years of indigenous history through seasons, sights and sound.

Andrew RossiMay 05, 2024

Park County Archivist Robyn Cutter studies an issue of the Old Faithful Times. She found the largest known collection of issues in the attic of her father-in-law Joe Cutter, the man who created and published the weekly newspaper in the 1970s.

Wyoming History: The Old Faithful Times, Yellowstone's First And Only Newspaper

It only had a short, five-year run from 1978 and 1982, but Yellowstone National Park once had its own weekly newspaper, the Old Faithful Times. And it wasn't just a flyer either. Each issue was 64 pages long packed with stories about Yellowstone.

Andrew RossiMay 05, 2024

Stacy Boisseau's Jeep Compass just outside the East Entrance of Yellowstone the night before its May 3 opening, first in line for the sixth straight year.

Cody Family First In Line To Open Yellowstone’s East Entrance Six Years Running

Stacy Boisseau of Cody and her daughters have been the first in line to enter Yellowstone National Park through the East Entrance to open the new park’s new season for six years running. She did it again Friday.

Andrew RossiMay 03, 2024

This two-wheel-drive Ford Explorer was stuck for about 10 hours on a snowpacked Highway 212 near Yellowstone overnight Wednesday. The road is still closed for the season, but the driver of the vehicle — visitors to the area — said Google sent them there.

Tourists Stuck 10 Hours In Snow On Closed Road Near Yellowstone — Again

Six people became stuck on Highway 212 near Cooke City for 10 hours when Google sent their two-wheel-drive vehicle on a closed, snowpacked road. The tourists somehow missed the 'road closed' sign and the massive amount of snow.

Andrew RossiMay 02, 2024

Grizzly Roaming Near Cody Eludes Wyoming Game And Fish — For Now

Although people have reported a grizzly near the northern edge of Cody since Saturday, the bear has so far eluded Wyoming Game and Fish efforts to locate it. One resident said grizzlies are common to see in the spring and no one is worried.

Andrew RossiMay 01, 2024

It's hard to surprise the principal, but Nathan Tedjeske, principal of Cody High School, is shocked to hear that he is the recipient of a 2023-24 Wyoming Milken Educator Award and $25,000. Park County School District 6 Superintendent Vernon Orndorff looks on with excitement and pride.

Cody High Principal Nearly Goes Into Shock Winning Prestigious Milken Award

Cody High School Principal Nathan Tedjeske went wide-eyed and slack-jawed Wednesday when he was announced as a Milken Award winner, considered the “Oscar of Teaching.” He was presented a giant check for $25,000, which comes with the national award.

Andrew RossiMay 01, 2024

Wyoming’s Whiplash Winter Returns With Weeks Of May Snow And Rain

The first day of May will be cloudy and colder across Wyoming with rain, thunderstorms and snow showers overnight — typical for Wyoming spring, says Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiApril 30, 2024

Rhea Cicale, a top contributor to the popular Facebook page Yellowstone National Park: Invasion of the Idots posted these photos Sunday of a Blustar tour bus crossing into the wrong lane of travel to push ahead through a bison jam in the park.

Debate Erupts Over Tour Bus Plowing Through Bison Jam In Yellowstone

Photos of a Bluestar tour bus pushing past a bison jam in Yellowstone National Park have sparked a heated debate over whether drivers can plow through the animals or should just wait for wildlife to get out of the way.

Andrew RossiApril 29, 2024

Hunting with spotlights in Wyoming is illegal, as is doing so for nighttime wildlife watching on public land and in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

Why Nighttime ‘Spotlighting’ Of Wyoming’s Prized Wildlife Is Mostly Illegal

Hunting wildlife with spotlights at night is illegal in Wyoming, and you can’t even “spotlight” to observe wildlife in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

Andrew RossiApril 28, 2024

This illustration generated by PhotoShop's artificial intelligence generator shows what it could look like if prehistoric wooly mammoths were introduced into Yellowstone National Park.

Woolly Mammoths In Yellowstone? Biotech Company Says It Has The Technology

Biotech company Colossal Biosciences has announced plans to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth by 2028. They think Yellowstone could be a good place for reintroduction as the environment is pristine and isolated enough for them to thrive.

Andrew RossiApril 27, 2024

Still image from National Park Service web cam shows a tourist get within arm's reach of a large bison in Yellowstone.

Tourist Season Has Begun: 'New Levels Of Stupidity' Already Seen In Yellowstone

A tourist spotted within cuddling distance of a massive bison is among the first idiotic encounters in Yellowstone as tourist season begins, and one park watchdog says she’s already seeing “new levels of stupidity.”

Andrew RossiApril 25, 2024

The main entrance to the Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette is Airport Road, which then diverges into four other roads all also named Airport Road.

All Five Roads Into And Around Gillette Airport Named ‘Airport Road’

It’s not just a nightmare for delivery drivers that all five roads leading to and around the Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette are named “Airport Road,” it’s become a safety issue.

Andrew RossiApril 25, 2024

Wyoming Ranchers Not Sold On Breeding Cows That Fart And Burp Less

A new study published in the journal Climate suggests cattle could be genetically modified to produce less methane, but Wyoming ranching experts say meat quality, not emissions, drives efforts to improve beef and dairy cattle.

Andrew RossiApril 25, 2024

This 1-ton hollowed out petrified log has been in Travis Smith's family for generations, but now it's for sale for $20,000.

Wyoming Man Selling Massive 1-Ton Petrified Hollow Log For $20,000

A massive 1-ton hollow petrified log found near Glenrock has been a Smith family heirloom for generations, but now it’s just in the way. It can be yours for $20,000.

Andrew RossiApril 24, 2024

Since 1980, people in and around Pinedale have been guessing when Bob, a bright yellow steel barrel, will finally fall through the ice in Fremont Lake and float to shore. Whoever has the closest guess wins $500.

Pinedale Waits On Bob, A Barrel In The Middle Of Fremont Lake, To Announce Spring

For 44 years, Pinedale residents have relied on Bob, a bright yellow steel barrel on the ice in the middle of Fremont Lake, to announce that spring has arrived. Whoever guesses when Bob breaks through the ice and floats to shore wins $500.

Andrew RossiApril 22, 2024

The Heart Mountain Institute is now as museum and interpretive center preserving the history of the Heart Mountain Relocation Center near Cody, Wyoming, during World War II.

Heart Mountain Chosen For Prestigious Smithsonian Partnership

Heart Mountain Relocation Center unjustly held more than 14,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II, and its legacy won’t be lost as its foundation is chosen for a prestigious Smithsonian partnership.

Andrew RossiApril 22, 2024

Major Artists Make Creative Breakthroughs At Remote Ucross, Wyoming, Retreat

Filmmaker Damien Chazelle’s residency in Ucross led to the script for the 2016 film “La La Land," which won six Oscars, including Best Director. Much of the script and music for the 2017 film “The Greatest Showman” were also developed during a Ucross residency.

Andrew RossiApril 21, 2024

The beginning of spring is typically the snowiest time for Wyoming.

Northwest Wyoming Can Expect Up To A Foot Of Wet, Heavy Spring Snow

A spring snowstorm will bring up to a foot of wet, heavy spring snow to northwest Wyoming with another month of typical whiplash winter to go.

Andrew RossiApril 16, 2024

Calvin Blackman, Kindergartner at Arp Elementary views the eclipse in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 8, 2024.

Total Eclipse A Huge Event, Even In Wyoming Where It Was Only About 60%

Although Wyoming wasn't on the path of totality for Monday's total eclipse like it was in 2017, plenty of people were looking to the sky around midday to see the eclipse, which was about 50% to 60% across the state.

Leo Wolfson, Coy Knobel & Andrew RossiApril 08, 2024

90 mph winds brought down trees in Cheyenne on Saturday

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, April 8, 2024

Warmer in Wyoming to start the week, but anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the eclipse might find cloudy skies with rain and snow. Highs will be in the 30s and 40s, and some Winter Storm Warnings are in effect until the afternoon.

Andrew RossiApril 08, 2024

Sunrise from Alta, Wyoming, looking east to the Tetons on April 6, 2024

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Sunday, April 7, 2024

Warmer temperatures on Sunday but more rain, snow, and strong winds throughout much of the state including High Wind and Winter Storm Warnings in eastern Wyoming. Temperatures should be in the 30s and 40s.

Andrew RossiApril 07, 2024

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy has been named the 2024 Cody Stampede Parade grand marshal.

No Joke: Larry the Cable Guy Named Grand Marshal For Cody Stampede Parade

The Cody Stampede Parade Committee announced Monday that Larry the Cable Guy will be the grand marshal the famous Stampede Parades on July 3-4.

Andrew RossiApril 01, 2024

Nicholas Resch with a finished 3D print of the Bighorn Mountains in the Map and Skulls studio. It's the largest project Resch has printed so far, printed in multiple blocks, glued together, and painted to match the actual landscape.

Cody 3D Printing Artist Shows How Technology Is Revolutionizing Modeling Industries

Technology is revolutionizing the souvenir, modeling and collectibles industries as 3D printing takes off. Cody artist Nicholas Resch was able to print his own 3D replica of Devils Tower which is much more realistic than anything the Park Service can provide.

Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2024

A new prehistoric avian dinosaur, similar to this one, has been discovered. A Wyoming paleontologist helped verify it.

Wyoming Researcher Helps Discover Giant Prehistoric 170-Pound Chicken From Hell

Jade Simon, a professor at Laramie County Community College, was a critical part of a paleontologist team that discovered a new species of meat-eating dinosaur that’s best described as a giant 170-pound chicken from hell.

Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2024

This composite image includes two photos of Tami Sturgeon of Gillette, who's been missing since Saturday.

Missing Gillette Woman Found Dead, No Foul Play Suspected

The five-day search for Tami Sturgeon, 55, ended tragically Thursday afternoon. The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office announced that her body was discovered less than two miles from where she went missing on Saturday.

Andrew RossiMarch 29, 2024

Campbell County Sheriff: No Evidence Of Foul Play In Missing Gillette Woman Case

Multiple agencies are on the fifth day of searching for Gillette resident Tami Sturgeon while pushing back against the local rumor mill, saying there’s “no evidence” of foul play.

Andrew RossiMarch 28, 2024

This image from a video shows the first Jackson Hole-area grizzly of 2024 spotted about 3 miles outside Grand Teton National Park on March 23, 2024.

First Teton Area Grizzly Spotted Just Outside Park — And No, It’s Not 399

While Yellowstone’s grizzlies have been waking up for the last few weeks, the first grizzly of Grand Teton usually emerges in the latter half of March. It seems that life moves at a more luxurious pace in Jackson, even for grizzlies.

Andrew RossiMarch 28, 2024

Gillette resident Tami Sturgeon remains missing. She disappeared Saturday in the Yellow Hammer Buttes area southeast of Gillette, marked on the map. Also marked is the railroad tracks that run north-south to the west of the area.

Few Clues On Fourth Day Of Search For Missing Gillette Woman

A shoe print and a cigarette butt are the only clues in the ongoing search for Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, in the rugged Yellow Hammer Buttes near Gillette, who’s been missing for four days.

Andrew RossiMarch 27, 2024

Searchers Recover Missing Gillette Woman’s Cellphone, But No Sign Of Her

Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, has been missing in the rugged Yellow Hammer Buttes near Gillette since Saturday afternoon, reportedly looking for her lost cellphone. Searchers recovered the phone Tuesday, but Sturgeon remains missing.

Andrew RossiMarch 26, 2024

Search Intensifies, But Still No Sign Of Missing Gillette Woman

After a second full day of searching, including with a helicopter, drones and dogs Monday, 55-year-old Tami Sturgeon of Gillette remains missing. She disappeared Saturday evening after a day of shed hunting.

Greg Johnson & Andrew RossiMarch 26, 2024

Helicopter, Drones Called In To Search For Missing Wyoming Woman

Multiple agencies are searching for Tami L. Sturgeon, 55, a Gillette, Wyoming, woman missing since Saturday afternoon, including using drones and calling in a helicopter.

Andrew RossiMarch 25, 2024

This illustration created by the Goddard Space Flight Center show's an artist's concept of the Hercules nova.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Nova Explosion Will Lighten Up Wyoming's Skies This Year

Scientists are predicting a once-in-a-lifetime nova explosion before September. The light from the nova explosion, which happened 3,000 years ago, will reach Earth and be visible to the naked eye. Wyoming will be a great spot to view it.

Andrew RossiMarch 24, 2024

Noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell of Pinedale says the beginning of spring is the prime time to view and photograph the Milky Way Galaxy.

Beginning Of Spring Is The Start Of Milky Way Season & Wyoming Is Prime Viewing

Astrophotographer Dave Bell says Wyoming is one of the best places in the country for Milky Way season, which just started. His favorite photo, which took him two years to get, has the Milky Way rising out of Square Top in Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Andrew RossiMarch 23, 2024

A 221-year happening will see two broods of cicadas emerge at the same time in the Eastern United States.

Rare 221-Year Cicada Apocalypse In Eastern US Will Bury Wyoming’s Cricket Swarms

Last year, swarming hordes of crickets covered entire towns in Wyoming like Edgerton which was buried by millions of them but that's nothing compared to the rare 221-year cicada apocalypse expected in the East next month. The last time this happened, Thomas Jefferson was president.

Andrew RossiMarch 23, 2024

The National Park Service is trying a pilot program at several parks to not accept cash.

National Park Service Sued Over New No-Cash Policy At National Parks

The National Park Service is being sued for only taking electronic card payments at the entrances of several NPS sites. That doesn’t yet include Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks but observers say the writing is on the wall.

Andrew RossiMarch 21, 2024

12P/Pons-Brooks, aka the devil comet, as it streaks through the night sky.

Wyoming A Great Place To View The Two-Horned ‘Devil Comet’

The latest visitor to the night skies of Wyoming is an out-of-this-world dirty snowman with two tails — aka the devil comet — returning for its first visit to Earth in 70 years.

Andrew RossiMarch 20, 2024

A Jekyll-and-Hyde El Niño system that's gripped Wyoming this winter is turning unseasonably warm again. But Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says to not be fooled. There's still another six weeks of winter left.

First Day Of Spring Is Wyoming's Groundhog Day — Still 6 More Weeks Of Winter

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says Tuesday might be the first day of spring but for Wyoming it might as well be Groundhog Day because there’s still six more weeks of winter left.

Andrew RossiMarch 18, 2024

The National Outdoor Leadership School headquarters in Lander, Wyoming.

National Outdoors Leadership School Announces Massive Layoffs, Wyoming Mostly Spared

The Lander-based National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) laid off 60 workers and closed three campuses across the U.S. this week. The organization says there are serious financial challenges to overcome despite its "robust $50 million endowment and strong financial reserves to weather these storms."

Andrew RossiMarch 15, 2024

Wyoming author J.B. Zielke has won two 2024 Spur Awards for his Western novel "The Lost Cowboy."

Actually, There’s 1 More Spur Award Winner From Wyoming (And He Won 2 Of Them)

Saratoga's J.B. Zielke has rolled his experiences cowboying on six continents into his acclaimed novel "The Lost Cowboy," which won two 2024 Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America. He joins four other Wyoming writers to be honored.

Andrew RossiMarch 15, 2024

Actor Pierce Brosnan Pleads Guilty To Walking On Yellowstone Thermal

Actor Pierce Brosnan on Thursday pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for going off-trail and stepping onto a restricted area at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone last November to take a photo. The actor said he felt "highly embarrassed and ashamed" calling it a "foolish, foolish thing to do."

Andrew RossiMarch 14, 2024

Grassfires in Cheyenne on Friday, March 1, 2024

Early Season Grassfires in Eastern Wyoming Have Many Worried Of Wildfire Crisis

Large grassfires In Laramie and Campbell Counties so early in the season have Wyoming firefighters worried that a huge fire season is in store. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso testified Tuesday it's more proof of a larger "wildfire crisis."

Andrew RossiMarch 13, 2024

Goose Exploding On Power Line Prompts Gunshot Calls In Thermopolis

Several Thermopolis residents called the police on Tuesday reporting loud gun shots near Hot Springs State Park. Turns out it was a large goose which flew into a power line and exploded. No one was injured (except the blown-up goose).

Andrew RossiMarch 13, 2024

Wyoming 2024 Spur Award winners Craig Johnson, from left, Candy Moulton and W. Michael Gear.

Three Wyoming Authors Awarded Western Writing's Highest Honor

Wyoming authors Craig Johnson, Candy Moulton, and W. Michael Gear are winners of the Western Writers of America's 2024 Spur Awards. The Spur Award is considered one of the most prestigious awards in American literature.

Andrew RossiMarch 12, 2024

Why Airlifting Cows By Helicopter Not Practical For Wyoming Ranchers

Moving livestock with helicopters is common in many countries when cows get in a difficult spot. But here in Wyoming, ranchers say helicopters aren't needed and a good cowboy on a horse works just fine.

Andrew RossiMarch 12, 2024

Weather Patterns Likely To Collide Over Wyoming This Week, Bringing Snow

When a cold front from Canada collides with Pacific moisture over Wyoming this week, there is growing confidence it will produce heavy snowfall for parts of the state on Wednesday and Thursday. But it all depends on the timing.

Andrew RossiMarch 11, 2024

City Attorney For Rock Springs Captures Video Of "UFO" Near Green River

The Rock Springs city attorney and part-time UFO investigator captured 40 minutes of video early Sunday morning of an unidentified flying object near Green River. He's reaching out to local airports now and radar stations to see what they picked up.

Greg Johnson & Andrew RossiMarch 11, 2024

Richard Realty has listed a 63-acre property an hour’s drive from Cody along the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway for $13.5 million.

Are Cody’s Rising Real Estate Prices Turning It Into ‘The Next Jackson?’

A real estate listing for a rustic six-bedroom house on 63 acres for $13.5 million near Cody is fueling a question people have been asking for years: Is Cody turning into the next Jackson?

Andrew RossiMarch 10, 2024

Built to be the height of modern luxury at the time in 1907, the Emery Hotel in Thermopolis was to be the centerpiece of a tourism destination that would make the town bigger than Denver — at least that was the vision.

The Emery Hotel Was Built To Make Thermopolis Bigger Than Denver, Then It Was Torn Down

The luxurious three-story Emery Hotel opened in 1907 in Thermopolis as the most modern in the West with visions of making the town bigger than Denver. It was demolished in 1965, something that was bitterly opposed by most of the town's residents.

Andrew RossiMarch 10, 2024

Daylight Saving Time: Wyoming Passed A Law To Kill Changing Of Clocks But It's Still Here

Wyoming is one of nearly 20 states that want to just make daylight saving time permanent and get rid of the twice-a-year clock changing, but can’t because federal regulations won’t allow it.

Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2024

Thermal Drone Used To Save Woman Missing In Rugged Northwest Wyoming

A video released Thursday shows how a drone equipped with a thermal camera was used to find a special needs woman lost in the rugged Wyoming wilderness near Pinedale. The thermal camera showed her body heat signature moving through the woods.

Andrew RossiMarch 08, 2024

Don Day Says Women In Viral Video Lucky They Weren’t Fried By Lightning

Two women laughing and smiling in a viral video with hair standing straight up from static electricity were likely in the path of an imminent lightning strike and are lucky they weren’t fried, Don Day says.

Andrew RossiMarch 06, 2024

Snow Moves 3 Feet Up Wyoming Stop Sign In A Week, Boosting Odds It Gets Buried

A week ago, the outlook was bleak that a lonely stop sign on Togwotee Pass in the middle of nowhere in Wyoming would be buried in snow. But by Wednesday morning, the snow had moved 3 feet up the sign, upping the odds it gets buried by April 1.

Andrew RossiMarch 06, 2024

Power lines were down and roads nonexistent over the weekend when as much as 10 feet of snow fell in parts of California's central mountains.

With 70 Inches Of Snow, Jackson Gets Leftovers From Historic California Storm

California was buried over the weekend with a massive snowstorm that had enough punch left to cover the Jackson Hole Ski Area with 70 inches of snow over the weekend. Meteorologist Don Day says more snow is on the way.

Andrew RossiMarch 04, 2024

Weizens Wings owner Trend Weitzel, center, with members of the Vedauwoo Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday after stopping at the scene of a car fire Sunday to feed the crews at the scene.

Caught Behind Car Fire On I-80 Near Laramie, Weitzels Wings Feeds Firefighters

When Laramie food truck "Weitzel's Wings" got stuck in 13-mile traffic jam because of a car fire on Interstate 80 near Laramie on Sunday, they fired up the fryers and fed firefighters, Wyoming Highway Patrol, and other first responders on the scene.

Andrew RossiMarch 04, 2024

This gun reported to have belonged to notorious outlaw "Big Nose" George Parrott was recently discovered after spending decades in storage at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum.

Lost For Decades, ‘Big Nose’ George’s Gun Found In Wyoming Museum Archives

“Big Nose” George Parrott’s reign of terror as a Wyoming highwayman, cattle rustler and cop killer came to an abrupt halt at the end of a rope. His gun, lost for decades, was recently found in the archives of a Green River museum.

Andrew RossiMarch 03, 2024

A Triceratops skeleton in the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology in Alberta, Canada. This is a replica of the Triceratops skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The skull was found in Niobrara County in 1909.

Digging Wyoming: Triceratops, The State Dinosaur, Are ‘Like A Dime A Dozen’

There's a reason the Triceratops is the Wyoming State Dinosaur -- they're everywhere across the state. Not only that, it was the first dinosaur ever excavated in Wyoming. Back in 1872, a headless Triceratops was found in Sweetwater County.

Andrew RossiMarch 03, 2024

Grass fire in Cheyenne on Friday, March 1, 2024

More Grass Fires Break Out Near Cheyenne; Tornado-Like Fire Skips Along Prairie

Homes were evacuated and roads were closed as more grass fires broke out north and west of Cheyenne on Friday. One fire looked like a tornado skipping along the prairie north of Cheyenne.

Andrew RossiMarch 01, 2024

With A Month To Go, Remote Wyoming Stop Sign Way Off Pace To Get Buried In Snow

There's a contest every year to see who can predict what day a stop sign on Togwotee Pass gets buried by snow. More than 500 people this year have entered and can check a WYDOT webcam every day for progress. So far it's not even close.

Andrew RossiFebruary 28, 2024

What The Heck … Are Snow Squalls, And Where Do They Come From?

There were two Snow Squall Warnings issued in southern Wyoming on Monday. Although squall has long been a term to describe short, intense, wind-driven storms at sea, it's use with a snowstorm is relatively new.

Andrew RossiFebruary 27, 2024

Not even the weatherman is exempt from the effects of Wyoming weather. This past weekend's wind storms dropped a large chunk of a giant cottonwood on his truck.

Roaring 80 MPH Wyoming Wind Topples 100-Year-Old Tree Onto Don Day’s Truck

Meteorologist Don Day says people blame him for the bad weather anyway so maybe it's 'poetic justice' that part of a 100-year-old tree crashed down on his truck on Saturday as winds in Wyoming gusted to over 80 mph.

Andrew RossiFebruary 26, 2024

The tiny skeleton of an embryonic Psittacosaurus. This fossil was excavated in Mongolia or China, but its exact origin is unknown. It will now be part of the permanent fossil collection at the Tate Geological Museum in Casper.

Rare Dinosaur Fossil Abandoned By Mongolia Adopted By Wyoming Museum

The Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming, has adopted a rare Mongolian dinosaur fossil -- a hatchling Psittacosaurus -- that was returned to and then abandoned by that country as part of an international investigation.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024

Red Spouter, Yellowstone’s Multi-Personality Thermal, Created By 1959 Earthquake

Created by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in 1959, Yellowstone's Red Spouter is a thermal with many personalities. Depending on the season, it can be a hot spring, a boiling mudpot or it can just spew hot gas.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024

The La Peele bone bead, left, has polished ends (above) and a side view with notches in it. Its overall length is 7 millimeters. At right, archaeologists excavate at the site in Converse County.

Why Discovery Of A Small 13,000-Year-Old Bead In Wyoming Is A Big Deal

At 13,000 years old, a tiny 7-millimeter-long bead discovered in Wyoming’s famous La Prele Mammoth archaeological site is the oldest bead in the Americas and it provides a glimpse into the hunter-gatherer culture from the end of the Ice Age.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024

Wildfire in Cheyenne, south of Interstate 80 on February 24, 2024

60 MPH Wind-Driven Grass Fire Closes I-25, Jumps I-80 Near Cheyenne

Multiple firefighting agencies were on hand Saturday as a fast moving grass fire shut down Interstate 25 south of Cheyenne. Wind gusts over 60 mph fanned the flames and it eventually jumped the southern lanes on I-80 as well. After several hours, the fires were out but still smoldering.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024

Visitors exploring an M46 Patton, one of the parade vehicles in the collection of the National Museum of Military Vehicles. This tank and 18 other military vehicles roll through Dubois during the annual Fourth of July Parade.

At Wyoming Military Museum, Tanks Aren’t Just For Show — They Drive Them

In most museums, the exhibits sit stoically. It’s look but don’t touch. At the National Museum of Military Vehicles, vintage U.S. tanks proudly parade and spin in the snow for spectators. Last week, visitors got to see a 40-ton Kampfpanzer Leopard 1 in action.

Andrew RossiFebruary 24, 2024

Sunrise from Gillette, Wyoming, on Feb 23, 2024

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Saturday, February 24, 2024

Windy in Wyoming on Saturday, with a High Wind Watch in effect from 2 p.m. in the afternoon until Monday morning. Highs in the 40s and 50s. Lows in the 20s, with a chance of single-digit wind chills in the early morning.

Andrew RossiFebruary 24, 2024

White Pine Ski and Summer Resort near Pinedale, Wyoming, is being bought by Wyoming billionaire Joe Ricketts.

Billionaire Wyoming Businessman Buys Sublette County Ski Resort

Bondurant billionaire Joe Ricketts plans to complete his purchase of the White Pine Ski and Summer Resort near Pinedale, Wyoming, at the end of the 2024 ski season.

Andrew RossiFebruary 23, 2024

Webcam Watchers Go Nuts As Yellowstone Wolves Play Near Old Faithful

A pack of at least 12 wolves wandered into the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park Thursday morning, and hundreds of people watched them via webcam as they played near Old Faithful.

Andrew RossiFebruary 23, 2024

Joe Arnold, the longtime custodian for the Hot Springs School District 1 administration building, was surprised by an assembly in his honor Wednesday. He's pictured here with Superintendent Dustin Hunt, behind.

Thermopolis Custodian Joe Arnold Gets Surprise Celebration For 60-Year Career

On Wednesday, every student in Hot Springs County School District 1, and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, gathered to honor the 60-year career of custodian Joe Arnold. The celebration was held in the administration building which has been named after him.

Andrew RossiFebruary 21, 2024

Jay Richard and "Marion," his 1,700-pound pumpkin in his P2K greenhouse in Worland. This is the first year Richard has used the custom-built greenhouse, where he can control the humidity and temperature needed to grow the biggest pumpkins possible. He won't reach 2,000 pounds this year, but he learned enough to get there in the future.

Who Mows Their Lawn In February In Wyoming? Jay Richard, The Pumpkin King

Growing massive pumpkins is a year-round project for Jay Richard of Worland, the Pumpkin King of Wyoming. On Monday, Jay was in his 85-degree greenhouse mowing his lawn.

Andrew RossiFebruary 19, 2024

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, February 19, 2024

Monday's headlines include: * 2 years after vanishing, new investigation into boyfriend of Irene Gakwa * Nightmare ordeal over for Riverton dad reunited with kidnapped daughters * Brain-eating amoebas lurk in warm waters of Grand Teton National Park

Andrew RossiFebruary 19, 2024

An abandoned house in Powell, Wyoming, was covered in nearly 13,000 pounds of pepper jack cheese by artist Cosimo Cavallero in October 2001.

That Time A Wyoming House Was Covered In 6 Tons Of Pepper Jack Cheese

For a brief few weeks in October 2001, Powell, Wyoming, became a national curiosity when an international artist covered an abandoned house there — every inch outside and in — with more than 6 tons of government surplus pepper jack cheese.

Andrew RossiFebruary 17, 2024

Sgt. Nevada Krinkee Remembered As Proud Family Man, Leader And Role Model

Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, and is being remembered by his friends and neighbors as a proud family man, excellent leader and a role model.

Pat Maio, Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2024

Willy was one of three pets that were in a house that was destroyed during a 30-hour standoff in Sheridan over the course of two days. Another dog also has been found, but a cat is still missing.

'A Small Whimper': Two Dogs Rescued From Sheridan Barricade House

Two pets were rescued from the remains of the house where an armed shooting suspect barricaded himself for 30-plus hours. A German Shepherd was found in the flooded basement where he took refuge on a pile of debris in 2-3 feet of icy water. A smaller dog was found later in the rubble.

Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 15, 2024

An ambulance pulls up to the house where an armed suspect was barricaded for more than 30 hours after a Sheridan police officer was shot and killed Tuesday.

Suspected Sheridan Cop Killer Shot, Killed While Trying To Escape

The man suspected of killing a Sheridan Police sergeant Tuesday is dead after police shot him on Wednesday when he tried to flee the house in which he barricaded himself for more than 30 hours, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation reports.

Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 15, 2024

Sheridan County Sheriff's Office Deputy Braydon Dempsey and his wife Addison Dempsey at a memorial for Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, which has been growing throughout the day Wednesday.

30 Hours In, Still No Surrender In Sheridan Standoff With Suspected Cop Killer

UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: More than 30 hours into a standoff, tactical response teams remain patient and willing to wait out a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer Tuesday morning.

Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2024

A tactical robot is deployed toward a house where a man is in a standoff with Sheridan police

Standoff In Sheridan, Wyoming Continues: Suspected Killer Reportedly Shoots At Cops

12 Noon Update: A man suspected of killing a Sheridan Police Department sergeant Tuesday reportedly shot at police from the two-story house Wednesday in which he’s been barricaded for 24 hours as law enforcement and tactical units from all around Wyoming pressured him to come out.

Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 14, 2024

Scenes Wednesday morning from a standoff in Sheridan between law enforcement and a man suspected of shooting and killing a police officer.

‘Come Out The Front Door!’ Standoff With Suspected Sheridan Cop Killer Hits 24-Hours

UPDATE: Wednesday, 10:20 a.m.: The man suspected of shooting and killing a Sheridan, Wyoming, police sergeant Tuesday remains barricaded in a house as police use water canon, armored vehicle and even an excavator to try and coax him out.

Clair McFarland, Andrew Rossi & Pat MaioFebruary 14, 2024

Suspected Sheridan Cop Killer Remains Barricaded In House As Standoff Nears 24 Hours

UPDATE: 9:04 a.m. Wednesday. A 46-year-old Sheridan man suspected of shooting and killing Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Tuesday remains barricaded in a house as a standoff with tactical officers from around Wyoming closes in on 24 hours.

Pat Maio & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2024

Law enforcement from Sheridan, Gillette and other Wyoming jurisdictions have the area around a Sheridan, Wyoming, home blocked off Tuesday evening during a standoff with a man suspected of killing a Sheridan police officer earlier in the day.

Sheridan Police Officer Killed In Line Of Duty, Suspect Barricades Himself

After Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was shot and killed on a local street Tuesday morning, the suspect remained in an armed standoff more than 12 hours after barricading himself in a house near the shooting.

Clair McFarland & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2024

Northern Wyoming Snowpack Finally In For A Winter Snowstorm

Heavy snow and colder temperatures will descend on northern Wyoming this week, which should give the region's faltering snowpack and much-needed boost.

Andrew RossiFebruary 13, 2024

This Subaru is one of two vehicles that have broken through the ice on Boysen Reservoir in the past week.

Now Is Not A Good Time To Go Driving On The Ice At Many Wyoming Reservoirs

Two cars broke through the ice at Boysen Reservoir last week and another vehicle went down at Keyhole Reservoir. Officials at Seminoe are discouraging anyone from driving on the ice.

Andrew RossiFebruary 12, 2024

Saratoga Town Councilman, Father Of 3 Killed In Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche

Saratoga Town Councilman Jacob Fluty, 34, died Friday when he was caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling in an area of the Medicine Bow National Forest known as “Avalanche Alley.”

Andrew Rossi & Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2024

This 1994 Subaru, "Ron Suburgundy," is epically undersold by its owner in Cody, Wyoming.

Cody Man Figures Out How To Sell A Beat-Up 30-Year-Old Subaru With 219,000 Miles On It

"Too many speeding tickets? Trust me, you won’t be speeding in this." That's how a Cody man is describing his beat-up 30-year-old Subaru Loyale with 219,000 miles on it. The self-deprecating ad has attracted buyers in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

Andrew RossiFebruary 10, 2024

Ever Hear Of Solar Spring? Wyoming Just Started Four Months Of It

Spring is here! Well, kind of. On Sunday, Wyoming entered "solar spring." That's the time of year when daylight increases at its fastest rate. In February, almost everyone in Wyoming will see an increase of an hour and 10 minutes of daylight.

Andrew RossiFebruary 08, 2024

Looking down the Banana Couloir from atop Prospector's Mountain in the Grand Tetons.

Skier Carried 1,500 Feet In Grand Teton Avalanche Seriously Hurt

A 29-year-old woman was seriously hurt in an avalanche in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday when a violent wave of snow carried her 1,500 feet down the Banana Couloir on Prospector’s Mountain.

Andrew RossiFebruary 08, 2024

Fire crews from Crook County, Wyoming, and Spearfish, South Dakota, worked together to put out this semitrailer fire on Interstate 90 near Beulah, Wyoming, close to the South Dakota border.

Semi Burns Up On I-90, Blaze Could Be Seen For 20 Miles

It took crews from Wyoming and South Dakota fire departments to put out a semitrailer that was fully engulfed in flames along Interstate 90 on Tuesday. Smoke from the blaze could be seen for 20 miles.

Andrew RossiFebruary 07, 2024

The Gardner River runs past washed-out sections of North Entrance Road following historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park that forced it to shut down June 19, 2022, in Gardiner, Montana.

Since Historic Flood, Yellowstone’s North Access Has Been Old Stagecoach Road

Since a 500-year flood wiped out parts of Yellowstone National Park, including its North Entrance Road along the Gardner River, visitors have relied on an old stagecoach road. Now a more permanent solution is in the works.

Andrew RossiFebruary 06, 2024

A Jekyll-and-Hyde El Niño system that's gripped Wyoming this winter is turning unseasonably warm again, with temperatures about 45 Thursday afternoon quickly melting the snow at Holiday Park in Cheyenne.

Wyoming's Extreme ‘Whiplash Winter’ About To Start Settling Down

Wyoming residents can expect a return to winter this week after months of what meteorologist Don Day calls “whiplash winter," with record cold followed by spring-like days with highs in the 60s.

Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2024

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For Sale: Ranch With Complete Old West Town, Only $3.7 million

If you have a spare $3.7 million and have always wanted to live in the Old West, then consider a property in rural southern Colorado. The buyer gets a ranch and a whole town -- complete with saloon, general store, church, and hotel.

Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2024

This beautiful, large Old Faithful Geyser Expected Eruption sign used to be prominently displayed in Old Faithful Lodge. In a pre-digital age, it gave all the information visitors needed to not only see the next eruption, but learn more about the world's most famous geyser.

Iconic Pre-Digital Old Faithful Sign Has Announced Eruptions For 50 Years

50 years ago, visitors relied on this iconic analog sign at Old Faithful Lodge for the geyser’s next eruption — and anything else about it. Although Yellowstone has gone digital and they've moved the sign, it's still in working order and always updated.

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2024

Although they're made by a Colorado company, Wildcoats could be popular with Wyomingites.

Why Get A Boring Winter Coat When You Can Get A Bear Coat With Paws And Claws?

When Carlo DiMeo hit the slopes a few years ago with a fake bear coat, it got a lot of attention. He's turned that novelty into a thriving business. He now produces grizzly, wolf, bison, and black bear coats all with paws, claws, and removable heads.

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2024

Cheyenne art dealer Harvey Deselms, right, with Cuban artist Dorian Aguero-Anaya, who creates unique cow-head portraits that are featured on the walls at Cheyenne Regional Airport — and for sale.

At Last! Cheyenne Airport A Showcase For Giant Cow Head Paintings

Good news for giant cow head aficionados. The walls of Cheyenne Regional Airport are the hottest new spaces to showcase a Cuban immigrant's paintings which place giant cow heads on human bodies.

Andrew RossiFebruary 02, 2024

Campbell County Fire Department responders work with chainsaws and other equipment to free a pair of horses that fell into an icy pond Jan. 30, 2024. The horses eventually made their way out and survived.

Campbell County Firefighters Rescue Horses Trapped In Icy Pond

It took six Campbell County firefighters and two chainsaws to save a pair of horses that had broken through an icy pond Tuesday.

Andrew RossiJanuary 31, 2024

The doors of the emergency room at Powell Valley Healthcare after a car drove through them in the early morning of Jan. 27, 2023.

Powell Woman Drives Through Emergency Room Entrance, Then Takes Off

Nicole Suhr caused about $20,000 worth of damage when she drove her car through two sets of automatic glass doors to the emergency department of Powell Valley Healthcare at 3 a.m. Saturday, then took off.

Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2024

Wyoming Snowpack Way Down And Spring Temperatures All This Week

The snowpack in Wyoming is really low in most places so far this year and springlike temperatures are forecast for the week. But meteorologist Don Day says it's El Niño in action and not to worry -- the cold, snowy weather is coming back.

Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2024

Shot in Grand Teton National Park, the end scene of the 1953 Western classic "Shane" is considered by many the greatest end of all time and the movie the greatest Western ever made.

Of The Greatest Westerns Ever Made, Wyoming Is Tops — Even If They Aren't Filmed Here

On the American Film Institute's top 10 Westerns list, four — “Cat Ballou,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Unforgiven” and “Shane” — are set in Wyoming. Problem is, only one of them was filmed here.

Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2024

The Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park looks like a primordial volcanic field waiting to erupt.

Yes, Yellowstone’s A Supervolcano, But Its Top Scientist Says Stop Calling It That

Yellowstone is one of the largest volcanoes on the planet and it technically qualifies as a “supervolcano,” but calling it that is misleading, says Mike Poland, scientist in charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2024

A proposed 25-mile trail route from Powell to Cody, Wyoming, follows an active railroad on one side and a canal on the other.

Powell-To-Cody Another Link In 500-Mile Trail Corridor Through Wyoming

A proposal to build a 25-mile recreation trail from Powell to Cody is another link in an effort to create a 500-mile trail corridor through Wyoming, connecting to the 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail.

Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2024

Minerva Terrace at Yellowstone National Park became the iconic landscape of Vulcan in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." Leonard Nimoy, aka Mr. Spock of Vulcan, filmed his first scenes as his beloved character there since the original Star Trek TV series was canceled a decade earlier.

Why Yellowstone Was Chosen To Be Planet Vulcan In First Star Trek Movie

Wanting to make a big splash with the first Star Trek movie, there was only one location otherworldly and alien enough to become Vulcan, the home planet of Mr. Spock — Minerva Terrace in Yellowstone National Park.

Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2024

Robert Clark with the Department of Biological Resources at Marshall University in West Virginia poses with the skull of Unktaheela, the newest type of prehistoric marine reptile identified from the Late Cretaceous rocks of Wyoming. It's unique because of its small size and big eyes.

Wyoming's Loch Ness Monster Was A Short, Stumpy Sea Lizard From Niobrara County

Dinosaur researchers have “rediscovered” the newest fossils of an 80 million-year-old short, stumpy sea lizard found in Niobrara County, Wyoming, back in 1975. They say it was "little and cute, with big puppy dog eyes."

Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2024

Since 2012, the Garvin family and Yellow Iron Excavating and Waste Removal in Jackson has built this humongous snowman near Teton Village.

Not Enough Snow This Season To Build Gigantic 25-Foot Wyoming Snowman

It was not a Christmas miracle for the Garvin Family in Jackson this year. Due to a lack of snow, they couldn't build their 25-foot snowman as they've done every year since 2012. Weather permitting, they vow it will return next year.

Andrew RossiJanuary 26, 2024

Wyoming’s Jekyll-And-Hyde Winter Swings 100 Degrees, From -50 To 50

Wyoming’s Jekyll-and-Hyde El Niño winter has seen 100-degree temperature swings in a matter of weeks, from minus 50 polar vortex wind chills to over 50 above to finish January.

Andrew RossiJanuary 25, 2024

Tomato Soup Pool in Yellowstone National Park is near the Midway Geyser Basin, and has been off limits since 2016.

Wyoming Places: Yellowstone’s Tomato Soup Pool Looks Innocent But It's Deadly

The Tomato Soup Pool in Yellowstone has been off limits to the public for eight years now. With no trails and "hot springs all over the place," it's a highly dangerous location where a casual tourist could meet their demise quickly, park officials say.

Andrew RossiJanuary 22, 2024

The legs of an Allosaurus found in Wyoming's Jurassic Mile are on display at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Dinosaur World Thrilled Over Allosaurus Found In Wyoming’s Jurassic Mile

A rare discovery of an Allosaurus found in Wyoming’s famous Jurassic Mile has the dinosaur world excited over the bones which are mostly intact with evidence of injuries and even skin.

Andrew RossiJanuary 21, 2024

The crystal-clear ice of Boysen Reservoir is covered with unique, large frost flowers.

Frosty Flowers Cover Boysen Reservoir Like A Sea Of ‘Sagebrush’

On an ice fishing trip to Wyoming’s Boysen Reservoir, Ed and Deanna Reish, along with grandson McCrae Puckett, stumbled on to a beautiful phenomenon -- the lake was covered with a field of large hoarfrost crystals that looked like a sea of frosty “sagebrush.”

Andrew RossiJanuary 17, 2024

Economic Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupts Jan. 7, 2023, the first time it's blown since 1999.

Thar She Blows! Dormant Geyser In Yellowstone Erupts For First Time in 25 Years

A longtime dormant geyser in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin sprung to life last week and erupted 48 times in one day. It's the first time the geyser has erupted since 1999.

Andrew RossiJanuary 17, 2024

People in Wyoming woke up to frigid temperatures Monday, like minus 20 in Cody.

Arctic Deep Freeze Sees Record -36 In Worland, Windchills Of -60 Around Wyoming

Monday brought the coldest of a four-day Arctic deep freeze across Wyoming, with Worland smashing its previous record low by 7 degrees with a 36 below zero, while Buffalo and Gillette saw windchills hit -60.

Andrew RossiJanuary 15, 2024

"A little fun with boiling water in this cold weather in Sheridan on Jan 13, 2024

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, January 15, 2024

Cold across Wyoming on Monday with wind chill warnings and snow possible in many areas. Highs mostly in the single digits or negative single digits, but some highs near 20 in southwest and western Wyoming. Lows range from -3 to -23.

Andrew RossiJanuary 15, 2024

The special car of the Union Pacific Railroad for the mounted rangers organized by UP Special Agent Timothy Keliher to stop the Wild Bunch Gang led by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Buffalo Bill Avenged Cody Bank Heist By Stopping a Fake Train Robbery

While Buffalo Bill Cody vowed loudly to the press how he’d bring the Hole in the Wall Gang to justice for robbing the First National Bank in Cody, in 1904, truth is they didn’t do it. Instead, he staged a fake train robbery in his Wild West Show.

Andrew RossiJanuary 14, 2024

-23 degrees with -43 windchills in Cheyenne on Jan 13, 2024

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Sunday, January 14, 2024

Cold and snowy weather to continue on Sunday. Temperatures at or below zero everywhere and wind chills as low as -40. Several inches of snow during the day and overnight in many parts of Wyoming.

Andrew RossiJanuary 14, 2024

On horseback next to the First National Bank in Cody, Wyoming, in 1907 three years after a brazen bank robbery led to a shootout in the streets of Cody. Chief Iron Tail, left, was an Oglala Lakota chief who performed in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. He's pictured here next to Cody. An unknown person is next to Buffalo Bill, and next to him is Chief Plenty Coups of the Crow Nation.

The Wild Bunch Didn’t Rob That Cody, Wyoming, Bank In A Daring Daylight Shootout

It made for sensational headlines: Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang brazenly robbed Cody’s First National Bank in a daring daylight shootout, and Buffalo Bill Cody vowed to avenge his namesake town. Problem is, the infamous outlaws didn’t do it.

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2024

This old, unfinished sandstone building looks like it's been in the shadow of Devils Tower for a century. It's the historic old Toomey's Flour Mill from Newcastle, which was built in 1905 and torn down in 2012. Ogden Driskill bought it and had it rebuilt on his ranch.

Historic 119-Year-Old Sandstone Mill Saved And Rebuilt In Shadow Of Devils Tower

When the 119-year-old Toomey’s Flour Mill in Newcastle was torn down to build a gas station, Ogden Driskill bought the remains to save it. A stonemason has spent the last decade rebuilding the structure on Driskill's ranch in the shadow of Devils Tower.

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2024

Heart Mountain on the Chief Joseph Highway on Jan 11, 2024

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Saturday, January 13, 2024

Most of Wyoming is under a wind chill warning all day Saturday and overnight, with wind chills as low as -60 in northeast and north-central Wyoming. Many communities can expect several inches of snow overnight.

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2024

Dangerous Winter Blast Hits Wyoming With Subzero Temps, Snow, -50 Wind Chills

The most significant winter storm of the 2023-2024 winter season has plunged Wyoming into a deep freeze with dangerous double-digit subzero temperatures and wind chills as low as minus 50. Every corner of Wyoming is feeling the brunt of the polar vortex.

Andrew RossiJanuary 12, 2024

Sunrise in Crowheart, Wyoming, on Jan 7, 2024.

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Friday, January 12, 2024

High Wind Warnings and Winter Weather Warnings/Advisories across all of Wyoming on Friday. Most communities can expect several inches of snow, wind gusts as high as 55 mph, and dangerously low wind chills between -20 and -55.

Andrew RossiJanuary 12, 2024

Dave Bell's granddaughter Rory looks through a perfectly clear, clean piece of Fremont Lake ice.

Winter Winds Turn Fremont Lake Into A Symphony Of Pops, Cracks And Echoes

A perfectly clear ice sheet on Fremont Lake makes its own music, a veritable symphony of pops, cracks and echoes as Wyoming’s famous winter winds roared in to break it up.

Andrew RossiJanuary 11, 2024

End of a cold day in Star Valley on Jan 8, 2024.

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Thursday, January 11, 2024

Wyoming will be breezy with subzero wind chills all day Thursday, with blowing snow and dropping temperatures overnight. Expect more Winter Weather Warnings and Watches on Friday and over the weekend.

Andrew RossiJanuary 11, 2024

Don’t Believe The Sign: It’s Really Not -196 Degrees In Laramie

Although it's been a lot colder recently, the temperature did not reach 196 degrees below zero in Laramie on Tuesday. The owner of the Alpine Animal Hospital said he believes there may be a malfunction with his sign.

Andrew RossiJanuary 09, 2024

Let's hope temperatures don't drop as low as the sign at Alpine Animal Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming, predicts.

Winter To Slam Wyoming By End Of Week With Temps Of -20 Or Below

Cold and snowy weather is headed for Wyoming this week. And the worst of it will come late in the week and over the weekend with temperatures in some parts of the state dipping down to 25 degrees below zero.

Andrew RossiJanuary 08, 2024

Giant Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone's Seismic Activity In 2023: 1,600 Earthquakes, World's Largest Geyser Slowing Down

Looking back at Yellowstone's seismic activity in 2023, it was an average year for earthquakes with about 1,600 recorded. As for geysers, Steamboat, the world's largest active geyser, only erupted nine times. Giant Geyser surprised everyone by erupting for the first time in four years and could be entering an active period.

Andrew RossiJanuary 07, 2024

That Famous Quote About Wyoming Teddy Roosevelt Never Said

Teddy Roosevelt is famously quoted as saying the route between Cody and the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is "the most scenic 50 miles in America." But he never said it, and had never been there.

Andrew RossiJanuary 07, 2024

“Jane” was discovered in 2001 and is debated in paleontology circles about whether it’s a young Tyrannosaurus rex or an example of Nanotyrannus, a hotly debated new species of pygmy tyrannosaur. It’s at the Burpee Museum on Natural History in Illinois.

Research Resurrects Dinosaur Debate Over ‘Baby T. Rex’ That Roamed Wyoming

Dinosaur enthusiasts are sparring over the identity crisis of the "Baby T. rex." The debate is over whether mid-sized specimens of tyrannosaur from the Hell Creek Formation of the American West represent juveniles of Tyrannosaurus rex, or a separate dinosaur called Nanotyrannus lancensis.

Andrew RossiJanuary 07, 2024

Yellowstone National Park is usually a geologically active place, and the first week of 2024 has seen a pair of 3.1-magnitude earthquakes already.

Yellowstone Shakes Things Up With Two Earthquakes In First Week Of 2024

Yellowstone National Park has been active the first week of 2024 with a pair of earthquakes, the first 3.1-magnitude quake on New Year's Day and a second of similar intensity Wednesday evening.

Andrew RossiJanuary 06, 2024

Here Comes The Sun: Wyoming To Gain Nearly An Hour Of Sunlight In January

Although it may not feel like it in the moment, the days are getting longer. The progression is slow, with roughly one minute of extra daylight at either sunrise or sunset every day. By the end of the month, most communities will see between 40 - 50 minutes of more sun.

Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2024

‘Da Vinci’ Robotic Surgeon Brings Cutting-Edge Treatment To Northwest Wyoming

Cody Regional Health has invested millions of dollars in a new robotic surgical system that offers less-invasive procedures and faster recovery. Though robotic, a real doctor still controls the system.

Andrew RossiJanuary 03, 2024

Spoiler Alert: When Playing 'Guess The Pimp' Of Wyoming Sex Traffickers, They All Are

Human trafficking is a global problem that, because of technology and smart devices means nowhere is safe, including rural Wyoming. That's why a recent game of "Guess the Pimp" at a Powell workshop was rigged — they're all pimps.

Andrew RossiJanuary 01, 2024

Uncle Tom's Trail hangs precariously off the cliff face descending into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. It's now unsafe and closed, but still turns heads.

Yellowstone's Uncle Tom's Trail is Steep, Exhilarating — And Permanently Closed

The 328-step metal step staircase descending into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone offers spectacular views but is permanently closed. It was known as one of the most daring and exhilarating trails in the park but maintenance costs have forced its closure.

Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023

An effort is on to create a new world-class dinosaur museum in Greybull that could bring some of Wyoming's important prehistoric fossils home.

Greybull Building World-Class Museum To Bring Dinosaur Fossils Back To Wyoming

Greybull has an international reputation for producing important dinosaur fossils, but too often they find homes elsewhere. So now there is an effort to build a world-class museum to bring Greybull’s dinosaur artifacts home.

Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023

Wyoming Photographer Dave Bell Features Otherworldly Images In New Art Show

Noted Pinedale photographer Dave Bell will showcase many otherworldly images he took of Wyoming “astro-events” next month at a new art show. Bell's works include: light pillars, thunderstorms, astro-photography and more.

Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023

Halley's Comet passes through space as seen from the Ford Observatory in 1986.

Halley’s Comet Is Hurtling Toward The Earth Again: What If It Actually Hits Us?

Halley's Comet reached its farthest point from Earth earlier this month, which means it’s hurtling back toward Earth. So what if it smashes into Wyoming? We examine the potential impact...

Andrew RossiDecember 30, 2023

The First Interstate Bank sign on Del Range Road in Cheyenne shows Friday is practically balmy for December.

Worried About No Snow And 50-Degree Days In December? Don Day Says Chill Out

While below-average snowpack across Wyoming so far could be concerning to some, Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says it's too early to draw any conclusions. “We're in the second quarter of a four-quarter game,” he said.

Andrew RossiDecember 29, 2023

Colorado outdoors and wildlife photographer describes the planning and effort it took to be in just the right place at just the right time to get this stunning pose from a huge bull moose with the Tetons in the background.

Huge Wyoming Bull Moose Gives Wildlife Photographer Once-In-A-Lifetime Pose

Wildlife photographer Anita Wooldridge said it took a lot of planning, effort and a little luck to get once-in-a-lifetime photos of a giant Wyoming bull moose near the Tetons.

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023

Wyoming Through The Lens: A Decade Of Dazzling Cowboy State Imagery

"Wyoming through the Lens" started 10 years ago as a small circle of like-minded friends on Facebook who shared their favorite photos of the Cowboy State. It has since grown to nearly 400,000 members who post dozens of Wyoming photos every day.

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Wednesday's headlines include: - A Rawlins boy celebrates life this Christmas - The next Joe Pickett novel will be on the shelves in February - The dog nobody wanted found a forever home

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023

The annual candlelight service at Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel on Christmas Eve.

Packed House At Christmas Eve Candlelight Service In Yellowstone National Park

The 110-year-old Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel in Yellowstone National Park was packed for its annual Christmas Eve candlelight service Sunday, this year drawing inspiration from the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023

This photo of a rare moon halo seen from Sheridan was shared by James Gilbert via Wyoming Through the Lens Facebook page.

Rare Christmas ‘Moon Halo’ Over Sheridan Was Beautiful ¬— But Probably Not Divine

A moon halo seen over Sheridan on Christmas night is the moon's version of a rainbow, according to meteorologist Don Day, but it probably wasn't the same thing as the biblical "Star of Bethlehem."

Andrew RossiDecember 26, 2023

Snow vehicles taking a brief respite at the Gibbon Falls parking lot during a winter tour of Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park In The Winter: "The Most Magical Time Of The Year"

The lobby of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel was full of people bundling into their best winter apparel, excited to explore the unparalleled interior of Yellowstone National Park in the rugged luxury of a snowcoach. "Welcome to the most magical time of year," said the guide.

Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2023

New photos of the Uranus as taken from the Webb Space Telescope show the planet in a depth of detail not seen before.

New Images Of Uranus Are Spectacular; Planet Can Be Seen From Wyoming This Week

NASA released stunning new images of Uranus on Tuesday that shows the planet in incredible detail surrounded by its rings and a handful of its 27 moons. Uranus can be seen in Wyoming but it will take some work. This is a good week to see Uranus, however, as it's hanging out with Jupiter.

Andrew RossiDecember 20, 2023

Maybe Wyoming Will Get A White Christmas After All

Despite a long-range outlook that forecasted a brown Christmas for Wyoming this year, meteorologist Don Day says to expect an “impactful storm” Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Andrew RossiDecember 18, 2023

Storytime with Santa at the annual Christmas tree lighting at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.

In Yellowstone, Santa Ditches Reindeer For Vintage Touring Bus

Friday was opening day for Yellowstone National Park’s winter season, but for the local communities around Mammoth Hot Springs, it was all about Santa, who ditched his reindeer to make a grand entrance in a vintage touring bus.

Andrew RossiDecember 17, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Friday, December 15, 2023

Friday's headlines include: * Court arguments began Thursday over Wyoming’s abortion ban * Jackson residents accuse the city of lying about a new affordable housing project * It’s not just you - at this time of year, Wyoming really blows

Andrew RossiDecember 15, 2023

It’s Not Your Imagination, Wyoming Is A Giant Wind Tunnel In Winter

It’s not your imagination thinking Wyoming’s famous winds are much worse during the winter. Meteorologist Don Day says the next 3 1/2 months are much windier in Wyoming than any other time.

Andrew RossiDecember 15, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Thursday, December 14, 2023

Thursday's headlines include: * Golden eagle slaughter in Montana likely included Wyoming golden eagles * Kemmerer babysitter who allegedly killed five year old wants confession removed * Evanston officials don’t like WYDOT's gigantic 365 vehicle truck parking lot

Andrew RossiDecember 14, 2023

The annual Geminid Meteor Shower is one of the most visible and spectacular of the celestial shows visible in Wyoming.

Geminid Meteor Shower To Provide Christmas Light Show With 120 Meteors Per Hour

With over 120 meteors per hour expected, the annual Geminid meteor shower will peak over Wyoming on Thursday and Friday. With clear skies expected, astronomers say it should be a spectacular Christmas light show.

Andrew RossiDecember 13, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Wednesday's headlines include: * Wyoming Harvard alums outraged university is keeping its anti-semitic president * WYDOT is closing a Wyoming highway to recover truck carrying 114,000 pounds of molten sulfur * Wyoming ski instructor says if a bear chases you on a ski slope, either speed up or trip a friend

Andrew RossiDecember 13, 2023

A semitrailer carrying 114,000 pounds of liquid sulfur slid off Highway 28 and down a 200-foot embankment during the Thanksgiving weekend blizzard.

Wyoming Highway Will Close To Recover Crashed Tanker With 57 Tons Of Molten Sulfur

A semitrailer carrying 114,000-pounds of molten sulfur went off Highway 28 and 200 feet down a steep embankment during a blizzard last week. On Wednesday, the highway will close for four hours to recover it.

Andrew RossiDecember 13, 2023

Bah Humbug: Brown Christmas Likely For Wyoming

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day isn't ready to concede that a brown Christmas is a certainty for Wyoming, as weather patterns can often change. But the two week forecast doesn't look good for those who want a snowy December 25.

Andrew RossiDecember 12, 2023

Most Towns In Wyoming Have Already Had Earliest Sunsets Of The Year

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, which falls Dec. 21. However, many towns in Wyoming have already experienced their earliest sunsets of the entire year.

Andrew RossiDecember 12, 2023

Larry Fine, Joe DeRita and Moe Howard — aka The Three Stooges — pose with Yellowstone rangers R. Schultz, Stewart Orgill and S. Connelly at Old Faithful during their 1969 visit. It was the first time the Three Stooges had filmed on location rather than on a soundstage or ranch in California.

Wyoming History: How The Three Stooges Got Their Last Laugh At Yellowstone

Larry, Moe and Curly Joe pranked people with a valve to turn Old Faithful on and off while filming what turned out to be the last production of the classic era of the Three Stooges.

Andrew RossiDecember 10, 2023

Just In Time For Christmas: Wyoming Author's "How-To-Die In Yellowstone” Coloring Book

It's fair to say that the gruesomely graphic "How-To-Die In Yellowstone" coloring book by Sheridan artist Andy Robbins is not for everyone. But for that special someone who has a slightly darker sense of humor, it may bring Christmas joy for years to come.

Andrew RossiDecember 10, 2023

A player moves through Yellowstone on the Trekking the National Parks board game layout.

A Snowy Hike In Yellowstone Inspired Million-Selling National Parks Board Game

Who knew board games were still popular? What started out as a bucket-list retirement journey to hike 40 national parks turned into the hit board game "Trekking the National Parks," which has since sold more than 1 million units.

Andrew RossiDecember 09, 2023

Wyoming's Winter Winds Are Back! Drivers Warned Of Blowovers From 90 MPH Winds

Thar She Blows! The worst of this weekend's windy weather could mean gusts up to 90 mph Sunday, which means there's a higher chance of blowovers along Wyoming's highways.

Andrew RossiDecember 08, 2023

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform in formation. The precision flying group has confirmed it will be back in Cheyenne this next summer.

Thunderbirds To Return To Cheyenne Frontier Days In 2024 After Canceling In 2023

The world-famous Thunderbirds announced on Tuesday that they are coming back to Cheyenne Frontier Days next summer. Although they have been a staple of Frontier Days since 1953, they canceled last year due to construction on the Cheyenne Airport runway.

Andrew RossiDecember 06, 2023

Could Giant El Niño ‘Blob Of Hot Water’ Wreak Havoc On Wyoming’s Winter Weather?

A giant “blob of hot water” associated with the seasonal El Niño weather pattern is warming up in the Pacific Ocean. Whether it will wreak havoc on Wyoming’s winter weather is difficult to forecast, says Don Day.

Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2023

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

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

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

The Kelly Parcel is 640 acres of pristine land that borders Grand Teton National Park.

State Lands Office Recommends Auctioning Kelly Parcel, Starting At $80 Million

The Office of State Lands and Investments announced its recommendation Friday to auction off a pristine 640 acres next to Grand Teton National Park with bids starting at $80 million.

Andrew Rossi & Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2023

Sleeping Giant Ski Area is one of many around Wyoming excited for a big dump of snow this weekend.

Wyoming Ski Resorts Can Expect Up To 2 Feet Of Snow Over Weekend

Wyoming's ski areas could get up to 2 feet of over the weekend, and temperatures are finally cold enough start building a snowpack for the season.

Andrew RossiDecember 01, 2023

At a Novembe 2023 meeting, Jenifer Scoggin, director of the Office of State Lands and Investments, listens to the public comment of Erin Welty of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. Welty was the first speaker of the public comment period, setting the tone of universal opposition to auctioning off the Kelly Parcel.

Cody Residents Call Auction Of Land Bordering Grand Teton Park The ‘Worst Decision’ Ever

At a Tuesday night public hearing, Cody, Wyoming, residents called the proposed auction of 640 acres of land bordering Grand Teton National Park as "the worst decision we could make in our lifetime."

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2023

A snowplow that was hit from behind by a vehicle while clearing Interstate 80 near Baggs, Wyoming, during last weekend's storm.

WYDOT To Wyoming Drivers: Quit Running Into Our Snowplows!

The first major snowstorm of the season in Wyoming over the Thanksgiving weekend saw drivers plow into three snowplows, damaging two of them enough to put them out of commission.

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2023

A giant sunspot archipelago, or a collection of sunspots, on the surface of the sun covers an area more than 15 times the width of Earth.

Enormous Sunspot 15 Earths Wide Could Give Wyoming Awesome Light Shows

As the sun enters its 11-year solar maximum, Wyomingites can expect a lot more dazzling aurora borealis displays caused by giant collection of sunspots that cover an area as wide as 15 Earths.

Andrew RossiNovember 27, 2023

The Vedawoo area just east of Laramie, Wyoming, is an example of some of the ancient, stable rock that makes up the Wyoming craton, which has been the nexus for the formation of the North American continent we know today.

How North America Was Created From A Super-Stable Wyoming

Ego can prompt many into thinking the universe revolves around them, but for people in Wyoming, that’s true — to an extent. That’s because North America as we know it basically spun off from the giant stable block of the Earth’s crust that’s under present-day Wyoming.

Andrew RossiNovember 26, 2023

Cavigelli points out the marks left in the sandstone by a rock saw. Cavigelli, a paleontologist working at the Tate Geological Museum, plans to return to the place where this block was found to hopefully find more well-preserved fossils from the Wasatch Formation, which could reveal crocodiles, turtles, fish and other animals.

Wyoming Rancher Discovers Rare Cache Of 50 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Fish

A rancher in Converse County discovered at least seven fossilized gar fish believed to be between 50-55 million years old. After hundreds of hours of work, the specimens are on display at the Tate Museum in Casper.

Andrew RossiNovember 25, 2023

A semitrailer was torn open, spilling a load of ground beef across Interstate 80 Thursday evening after a pileup involving several semitrailers.

Wyoming Highways A Gallery Of Black Ice, Blowing Snow And Pileups

Several of Wyoming's state and federal highways were either closed or under high-impact advisories for black ice, stalled vehicles and extreme blow-over risks after a Thanksgiving storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow across the state.

Andrew RossiNovember 24, 2023

The iconic Molesworth House in Cody is a showcase of Western Wyoming culture, designed and built by famed furniture designer Thomas Molesworth.

Built By Legendary Furniture Designer, Cody’s Molesworth House Is Pure Wyoming

The Molesworth House in Cody is more than a charming throwback to Western heritage. It’s the only building designed and built by the man who defined early 20th century Western interior design.

Andrew RossiNovember 24, 2023

DarkSky International has named Sinks Canyon State Park an official Dark Sky Park, the first to get the designation in Wyoming.

Sinks Canyon Is Wyoming's First Dark Sky Park, Now Skies Will Remain Dark Forever

Wyoming’s spectacular starry nights with little to no light pollution are a natural resource without official protection. After years of effort and determination, the skies above Sinks Canyon will remain dark forever.

Andrew RossiNovember 23, 2023

From a weather perspective, Wyoming residents can expect a Thanksgiving from hell. The question isn't whether the entire state can expect freezing temperatures and snow, it's how cold and how much snow.

Much Of Wyoming Can Expect Thanksgiving From Hell Weather-Wise

Anyone in Wyoming traveling on Thanksgiving and Friday should anticipate icy conditions, delays and several inches of snow, says meteorologist Don Day. "We’re ground zero for the worst weather in the nation," Day says.

Andrew RossiNovember 21, 2023

Azia Diane Saldana has been missing from her Torrington home since Aug. 26.

Torrington Woman Missing For Nearly Three Months Turns Up In Denver Jail

Azia Saldana, 33, of Torrington is being held in a Denver jail after her Thursday arrest on suspicion of felony possession and distribution of fentanyl and other charges. She had been missing since Aug. 28.

Andrew RossiNovember 20, 2023

The bite marks of carnivorous Wyoming dinosaurs, like the Allosaurus, are telling scientists a lot about how they lived and died millions of years ago.

Bite Marks On Bones Show Wyoming’s Largest Dinosaurs Lived Fast And Died Fast

A new study that examined bite marks on the bones of long-necked sauropod dinosaurs, like those found in Wyoming, reveals they were like a 1980s heavy metal band -- they lived fast, they died fast, and they had a lot of sex.

Andrew RossiNovember 19, 2023

Cowboy State Daily reporter Andrew Rossi, second from right, with the stars of the cult classic "Napoleon Dynamite," from left, Jon Gries (who plays Uncle Rico), Efren Ramirez (Pedro Sanchez) and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite).

Napoleon Dynamite, Uncle Rico & Pedro Reunite To Discuss Movie 20 Years Later

It’s been nearly 20 years since “Napoleon Dynamite” was released and the actors who played Napoleon, Uncle Rico, and Pedro reunited on Friday night in Missoula to discuss the movie with hundreds of fans.

Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2023

Clark Is the Windiest Place in Wyoming, So Why Do People Live There?

When any other Wyoming community has wind gusts of 80 mph, it’s a noteworthy event. That’s an average day in Clark, which regularly records gusts over 100 mph. Last year, winds hit 128 mph -- which is nearly a class 4 hurricane.

Andrew RossiNovember 18, 2023

The 364-acre Four C Ranch is the first conservation easement for Park County Open Lands.

Pristine Park County Ranch Preserved Against Development

The 364-acre Four C Ranch, a pristine piece of land near the Shoshone River in Park County, will be preserved against development through a conservation easement.

Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2023

Enjoy Unseasonably Warm Weather Now, Changes Coming To Wyoming Next Week

After weeks of a warm and dry November, Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says this weekend will get much cooler, and Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday will bring the winter weather Wyoming's missed so far this season.

Andrew RossiNovember 14, 2023

The Swinging Bridge near Jackson that spans the Snake River is being removed this week to make way for a new bridge. It's a local transportation icon that's been in place since 1960. Even then, it was built from repurposed trusses of the old Wilson River Bridge.

Jackson’s Iconic Swinging Bridge Will Be Ripped Out To Make Way For New Span

The single-lane Swinging Bridge has connected people from Jackson, Wyoming, across the Snake River since 1960. Now it’s being ripped out this week to make way for a new bridge.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2023

From Episode 21 of "Jonny Quest," "The Devil's Tower."

That Disappointing Time Jonny Quest Fought Cavemen And A Nazi On Devils Tower

The connection between Wyoming and the 1960s action-adventure cartoon Jonny Quest is misleading and disappointing. The 21st episode of the 1965 series "The Devil's Tower" which features a caveman army, a Nazi war criminal — and not much else.

Andrew RossiNovember 12, 2023

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Jackson Pollock Only Lived In Wyoming For 10 Months But Had Big Influence On Western Art

Jackson Pollock, one of the most influential and iconic artists in American history, was born in Cody but left with his family at age 10 months and never returned. Despite this, he had an enormous influence on western art and on one Wyoming artist in particular.

Andrew RossiNovember 11, 2023

Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill and his family

Although Many Have Tried To Change Name Of Devils Tower, Ogden Driskill's Fighting 'Em

Despite several high-profile pushes to change the name of Devils Tower, Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill — whose family has lived next to the national monument for nearly 150 years — says he’ll continue to fight to keep the name.

Andrew RossiNovember 11, 2023

Cody's 307Pizza truck will be featured on a Nov. 17 episode of the hit Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives."

Cody Food Truck 307Pizza To Be On ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’

Food Network superstar Guy Fieri brought his “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” crew to Cody to ride along with 307Pizza, an off-the-chain local food truck. Its episode premieres at 7 p.m. Nov. 17.

Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2023

"Big Al" is a 93% complete Allosaurus skeleton found near Shell, Wyoming, more than 30 years ago.

Wyoming's Famous ‘Big Al’ Dinosaur Getting Another Autopsy

A team in Montana is studying Wyoming’s famous Allosaurus, “Big Al.” Although it’s been extensively studied, they hope more intense research will reveal more about the dinosaur's dramatic story in Shell, Wyoming, 150 million years ago.

Andrew RossiNovember 08, 2023

After Cryptic Call Home, Wyoming Woman No Longer ‘Missing,’ But Mystery Remains

Missing for more than two months, Azia Diane Saldana, 33, called her mother this week in a cryptic call saying she was fine, wanted to come home and to not consider her a "missing person." But it's still a mystery where she is and why she disappeared.

Andrew RossiNovember 08, 2023

Tepee Pools at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

One Of Wyoming’s Premiere Hot Springs, Tepee Pools, Has New Operator

After a year of negotiations, Tepee Pools in Thermopolis has a new operator in Hot Springs I Limited Partnership, which promises "improved services and physical improvements," Wyoming State Parks says.

Andrew RossiNovember 07, 2023

A rare bird specimen discovered on a private ranch near Kemmerer has been bought by an anonymous donor and donated to a Chicago museum.

Rare First-of-its-Kind Wyoming Fossil Bird Donated To Chicago Museum

A rare fossilized bird uncovered by In Stone Fossils in Kemmerer was bought by an anonymous donor and given to the Field Museum in Chicago for research and display.

Andrew RossiNovember 07, 2023

Posted to Wyoming Through the Lens, Marcie Taylor wonders what this strange cloud is.

Strange ‘Rocket Cloud’ Over Wyoming Has Even An Expert Guessing

A strange straight-up vertical cloud that looks like the aftermath of a rocket launch has those who saw it around Casper, Wyoming, guessing. Even Don Day’s not sure, saying his best guess is it could be a “meteor contrail.”

Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2023

Wyoming Pumpkin King Explodes Gigantic 1,800 Pound Pumpkin

To celebrate the end of his best growing season ever, Worland giant pumpkin grower Jay Richard loaded his humongous 1,784-pound pumpkin with explosives and blew it to smithereens.

Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2023

A Buffalo, Wyoming, couple found this giant 35-foot section of a 60 million-year-old petrified tree on their property.

Wyoming Couple Finds Forest Of Gigantic 60 Million-Year-Old Petrified Trees

A couple from Buffalo found a gigantic 35-foot section of a petrified tree which is part of a buried 60-million-year-old prehistoric forest of metasequoia, a type of redwood that thrived in Wyoming and could grow as tall as 160 feet.

Andrew RossiNovember 04, 2023

This stone carved to resemble a fossil was put up for sale for $48,000, according to court documents in a Utah case of fossil poaching.

Utah Case Shows Wyoming’s Dinosaur Fossil Fields Are Prime Targets For Poachers

A 13-count indictment charging four people with allegedly poaching more than $1 million in prehistoric fossils from Utah a cautionary case for Wyoming, which has some of the richest fossil deposits on the planet.

Andrew RossiNovember 04, 2023

Do you see an apparition by the window in this photo taken in the Fort Laramie bunkhouse on Halloween?

Did This Guy Get Photos Of Ghosts At Fort Laramie On Halloween? You Be The Judge

Cheyenne resident David Martinez said he doesn’t really believe he got photos of ghosts at Fort Laramie on Halloween, but said sharing his images has sparked a fun debate.

Andrew RossiNovember 03, 2023

The Milky Way with Mars and Jupiter in the night sky. Mars is the red dot to the left, and Jupiter the larger bright spot to the right.

Jupiter Is At Its Biggest And Brightest In Wyoming Skies

Jupiter's opposition is Thursday night, which means the solar system's largest planet is directly opposite of the sun in Earth's orbit and at its closest point of the entire year. For skygazers, that means it's prime viewing time.

Andrew RossiNovember 02, 2023

Daytime fireballs are rare, but are spectacular when they can be seen. A similar meteor event was seen over parts of Wyoming, Idaho and Montana on Monday.

Meteor Creates Rare Daytime Blue-Green Fireball Over Dubois, Jackson

A Dubois resident who spotted a rare daytime fireball Monday afternoon reported to the American Meteor Society it was "the craziest thing I (had) ever seen."

Andrew RossiNovember 01, 2023

Cheyenne native Dave Cunningham uses wood carving tools and a Dremel to carve his intricate pumpkins.

Wyoming Natives Gather Each Year To Gut, Then Carve 80 Pumpkins

Every year, Cheyenne native Dave Cunningham — with help from his family — come together a full week before Halloween and start gutting between 70 -80 pumpkins. Then they carve them all for an elaborate Halloween display outside his home.

Andrew RossiOctober 30, 2023

The University of Wyoming Geological Museum wants to add a $12,000 bottlenose dolphin skeleton to a new exhibit it's putting together. In this screenshot from YouTube, a group of students at Florida Atlantic University put together a dolphin skeleton.

University Of Wyoming Willing To Pay $12,000 To Buy A Dolphin Skeleton

The University of Wyoming is prepared to spend $12,000 on a bottlenose dolphin skeleton which would be part of a new exhibit at the Geological Museum highlighting the 2 billion-year history of Wyoming's prehistoric oceans and seas. It will be the first dolphin to be housed at the university.

Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2023

People gather on the dock as the Wyoming prepares to launch in this undated photo.

At 450 Feet Long With 126-Foot Masts, The Wyoming Was Largest Wooden Ship Ever

Built with money from Wyoming Governor Bryant Butler Brooks, the 450-foot schooner named "Wyoming" remains the largest wooden ship ever built, featuring six 126-foot masts and 12,000 yards of sails. It sank in a nor'easter off the coast of Cape Cod in 1924.

Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2023

An upgraded Doppler radar system is being installed at the National Weather Service in Cheyenne on Oct. 26, 2023

Doppler Effect: Giant Golf Ball At Cheyenne National Weather Service Office Gets Upgrade

That giant golf ball on a pedestal at the National Weather Service office near the Cheyenne airport is a Doppler radar, and it’s getting a high-tech upgrade.

Andrew RossiOctober 27, 2023

View from a National Park Service webcam of the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday afternoon.

Yellowstone Roads To Close For Season Nov. 1 — If Winter Doesn’t Do It Sooner

Most Yellowstone roads and entrances are scheduled to close for the season Nov. 1, but the first nasty winter system of the season could accelerate that timeline.

Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2023

Family Of Wyoming Woman Missing For Two Months Desperate For News

The last confirmed contact with 33-year-old Torrington, Wyoming, resident Azia Saldana was two months ago, and now her family, local police and private investigators are looking for any information on her disappearance and whereabouts.

Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2023

Wyoming photographer Dave Bell captured some stunning images of Saturday's surprise aurora borealis.

Surprise Aurora A Sign Wyoming Is Nearing 11-Year ‘Solar Maximum’ For Viewing

Saturday’s surprise aurora borealis is a result of the sun entering an 11-year “solar maximum” where the spectacular display is visible more often as far south as Wyoming.

Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2023

‘The Party’s Over’: Don Day Says Wyoming About To Get Hit In The Face By Winter

By the weekend, meteorologist Don Day says Wyoming is “going to get really, really cold” with temperatures dropping 20-30 degrees, and “the whole state is going to be getting some snow.”

Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2023

Guessing When Remote Wyoming Stop Sign Will Be Buried In Snow A Tradition

Tuesday is the deadline to enter the Wind River Outdoor Company’s annual Stop Sign Snow Challenge with a guess when a remote stop sign near Wind River Lake on Togwotee Pass will be completely buried in snow this winter.

Andrew RossiOctober 22, 2023

The annual corn maze at Ellis' Harvest Home farm near Lingle, Wyoming, is the highlight of the fall season.

Wyoming's Largest Corn Maze Is 8-Acres Big And Mapped Out With High-Tech Precision

Ellis’ Harvest Home just west of Lingle on U.S. Highway 26 in eastern Wyoming has grown its annual corn maze into a giant 8-acre labyrinth. It's the largest in Wyoming and most people can't figure it out.

Andrew RossiOctober 21, 2023

The crown jewel of George Frandsen's collection of fossilized dinosaur poop is this specimen, the largest prehistoric poop ever discovered.

Wyoming Archaeologists Wish They Had More Prehistoric Poop

Wyoming archaeologists are disappointed with the lack of prehistoric people poop discovered in the state. Despite its reputation for producing fossilized dinosaur poop, Wyoming has a crappy record finding prehistoric human poop.

Andrew RossiOctober 21, 2023

Bison on a road in Yellowstone National Park during the rut brings traffic to a halt.

Yellowstone Nearly Sets Record With 4.1 Million Visitors Through September

A robust 838,000 visitors in September pushed Yellowstone National Park visitation to more than 4.1 million in 2023, its second highest ever and an example that September is more than a shoulder month.

Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2023

Search and rescue responders and volunteers help retrieve a woman who slipped and fell in the Shell Falls area of Big Horn County on Sunday.

Woman Rescued After Fall Down Steep Ravine In Bighorn National Forest

A 50-year-old woman who fell down a steep embankment near Shell Falls in the Bighorn National Forest on Sunday was hurt and had to be retrieved using a rope and pulley system.

Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2023

Amy and Andy Corbin with their Wyoming state record 2,062-pound pumpkin.

Cheyenne Couple Grow Wyoming’s Biggest Pumpkin Ever, A Gargantuan 2,062-Pounder

Andy and Amy Corbin of Cheyenne broke their own state record for the most massive pumpkin ever grown in Wyoming weighing in at 2,062 pounds over the weekend.

Andrew RossiOctober 17, 2023

Joe Kennedy takes a knee as he describes the moment he decided to keep fighting for his right to pray on the Bremerton High School football field after games. The result was a 6-3 decision in his favor in the U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, 2022.

Football Coach Who Won Precedent-Setting Prayer Case Says Wyoming Is ‘Amazing’

When Joe Kennedy was told to either stop post-game prayers or lose his football coaching job, he took it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, winning a precedent-setting case last year. He was in Wyoming on Sunday talking about faith and the First Amendment.

Andrew RossiOctober 16, 2023

State wildlife officials chased off a male grizzly from the area of the Paul Stock Nature Trail in Cody over the weekend.

Cody Residents Urged To Carry Bear Spray After Grizzly Chased From Public Trail

A male grizzly bear chased from a popular public trail in Cody city limits by Wyoming Game and Fish officials Sunday is a reminder for locals who share habitat with the apex predators to be careful. That includes carrying bear spray and staying in groups in the town’s wilder areas.

Andrew RossiOctober 16, 2023

View of the Paul Stock Nature Trail in Cody.

Wildlife Officials Run Off Grizzly Bear That Was On Trail In Cody City Limits

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department ran off a grizzly bear over the weekend after it had been seen on and around the 2-mile Paul Stock Trail, which is on the northern edge of Cody near several homes and residential areas.

Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2023

Steamboat, World's Tallest Geyser, Erupts With 400-Foot Water Show

In the world of geysers, nothing is bigger or more explosive than Steamboat. But catching an eruption is difficult. Before 2018, eruptions happened every two years. In 2020, it erupted 48 times. Last weekend's eruption was the 7th of the year.

Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2023

Travis Gienger of Minnesota reacts after his pumpkin weighed in at a world-record 2,749 pounds at Monday's world championship weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, California.

Wyoming’s Pumpkin King Marvels At Colossal 2,749-Pound World Record Pumpkin

Although Wyoming's Pumpkin King, Jay Richard, won three pumpkin-growing championships this year, his pumpkins are still about 1,000 pounds shy of the world record set this year by Minnesota's Travis Gienger. But Jay says he can catch him.

Andrew RossiOctober 15, 2023

Real Cowboys In Wyoming Say They Wouldn't Be Caught Dead In Crocs Cowboy Boots

Polarizing Colorado hipster footwear company Crocs is releasing its version of a cowboy boot this month, but real Wyoming cowboy and legendary boot-seller Lou Taubert said he wouldn’t be caught dead wearing them.

Andrew RossiOctober 14, 2023

A high-altitude balloon carrying research technology will be launched 17 miles into the sky Saturday by a team from Central Wyoming College to help gather data for a NASA eclipse research project.

Wyoming Students To Launch Balloon 17 Miles Into Sky For NASA Eclipse Project

A small group of Central Wyoming College students is launching a balloon 17 miles into the atmosphere for a NASA research project to collect information on Saturday’s eclipse.

Andrew RossiOctober 13, 2023

Plow Trucks Out In Force For Wyoming’s First Big Snow Of Season

After expecting to be short as many as 70 snowplow drivers this winter, WYDOT now is “in good shape” — and they're out in force for Wyoming’s first significant storm of the season.

Andrew RossiOctober 12, 2023

The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, is accused of leaving 115 human bodies to decay in a storage facility the owner claims was used for taxidermy.

115 Decaying Bodies Found In "Green And Natural" Colorado Funeral Home Won't Happen In Wyoming

While 115 human bodies were found decaying in a so-called "green and natural" funeral home in Colorado last week, a situation like this likely wouldn't happen in Wyoming because of strict regulations here and almost no regulations in Colorado.

Andrew RossiOctober 11, 2023

Wyoming's Picture-Perfect Autumn Weather About To Change With "Season-Changing" Cold Front

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says to expect “season-changing” thunderstorms, rain, wind, up to a foot of snow in the high country and winter travel conditions along I-80 through Thursday night.

Andrew RossiOctober 11, 2023

Of these two payphones at the Norris Campground in Yellowstone National Park, one still works.

In Remote Yellowstone Wilderness, There’s Still A Working Pay Phone

There are plenty of endangered species in Yellowstone National Park, but finding a working pay phone at the closed Norris Campground may be the most endangered of them all.

Andrew RossiOctober 10, 2023

A road sign points out the Amsden Formation near the northern end of the Wind River Canyon. The five most significant rock layers in the canyon are marked by signs telling the name and age of the rock.

Wyoming’s Wind River Canyon Is A 2 Billion-Year Travel Through Time

The 20-minute drive from the Boysen Dam to Thermopolis on U.S. Highway 20 goes through 2 billion years of natural history, making Wyoming’s Wind River Canyon the best time machine in the United States.

Andrew RossiOctober 09, 2023

RV Destroyed With Exploding 1,000-Pound Pumpkins At Wyoming Weigh-Off

The crowd cheered as thousand-pound pumpkins exploded after being dropped from a 200-foot crane in Worland on Saturday afternoon at the Wyoming State Pumpkin Growing Championship. After the weigh-off, the pumpkins annihilated a Winnebago.

Andrew RossiOctober 09, 2023

The entrance to Old Trail Town in Cody. Founded in 1967, the entire 6-acre complex functions as a museum of Old West structures, artifacts and graves.

Wyoming Places: Cody's Old Trail Town Finally Gets A Brothel

A trip to Old Trail Town in Cody is a step back to the Old West. The 6-acre complex has 28 buildings, seven gravesites, a museum of Western artifacts and more than 100 wagons and carriages. And now it's finally got a brothel.

Andrew RossiOctober 08, 2023

A recreation from a 1992 episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" of finding a skeleton in a footlocker in Thermopolis.

How A TV Show Helped ID A Skeleton Found In A Thermopolis Footlocker

A 1992 “Unsolved Mysteries” episode told the story of a murder in Iowa, a skeleton found in a footlocker in Thermopolis and the family resemblance that solved the mystery decades later.

Andrew RossiOctober 08, 2023

Floyd Tillery was surprised to see this pickup submerged in the Bighorn River on Thursday still connected to a trailer and boat.

Oooops! Angler On Bighorn River Forgets To Detach Pickup From Boat

It was a great day for fishing on the Bighorn River in Thermopolis on Thursday. One angler found a perfect location but, sadly, forgot one detail: detaching his pickup from the boat.

Andrew RossiOctober 05, 2023

A painting is auctioned off during last month's Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody, Wyoming.

Around Wyoming: Here Are The Top-Dollar Pieces From The Buffalo Bill Art Show

After two days of live and silent auctions, this year’s Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale brought in $1.3 million. Here are the 10 pieces that sold for the most.

Andrew RossiOctober 05, 2023

Although it's not considered the "peak" season for tourism in and around Yellowstone National Park, the October shoulder season has become much more popular. The East Gate, shown here, is open through October, usually closing the first Monday in November.

Even In October, There Seems To Be ‘Endless Demand’ For Yellowstone Tourism

Yellowstone National Park and its gateway communities are finding October’s shoulder season becoming more of a draw for tourism and visitors.

Andrew RossiOctober 04, 2023

A juvenile Tyrannosaurus skeleton on display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in California. Based on the size and shape of a tooth found in Yellowstone, paleontologists determined it was a premaxillary tooth from a juvenile Tyrannosaurus, roughly the same size and age as this skeleton. It's the first dinosaur ever identified from a fossil found in Yellowstone, and most likely is the first of many other dinosaurs yet to be found in the park.

A Tyrannosaurus Is The First Confirmed Dinosaur Fossil Found In Yellowstone

Grizzly bears may be the apex predators in Yellowstone National Park, but they weren’t always. A new scientific paper has identified the first identifiable dinosaur fossil from Yellowstone as a Tyrannosaurus.

Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2023

A couple views the solar eclipse in the first phase of a total eclipse in Grand Teton National Park on Aug. 21, 2017, outside Jackson, Wyoming. Tens of thousands of people flooded into the Cowboy State to view the total solar eclipse, which was at its peak across Wyoming.

Don't Miss Oct. 14 Eclipse, As Next One Over Wyoming Comes In 2084

While Wyoming isn’t in the sweet spot to see the full effect of the Oct. 14 annual eclipse as it travels across the U.S., it will still be plenty impressive at 60% to 80% full. The next chance to see one won’t come until July 3, 2084.

Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2023

Worland pumpkin king Jay Richard won a Littleton, Colorado, weigh-off over the weekend, coming in at 1,686 pounds.

Wyoming’s Pumpkin King Dominates Colorado, Wyo State Championship Next

Worland’s Jay Richard won another pumpkin championship over the weekend with 1,686-pound “Joanie” taking first place honors in Colorado. Next up, the Wyoming State Championship in Worland on Saturday.

Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2023

Fall in full effect in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Wyoming’s Spectacular Fall Colors Peaking Now

Weather permitting, the first week of October is often when the fall colors of Wyoming's aspens and cottonwoods are at their best and brightest. Outdoor photographers say not to wait as the window is closing fast.

Andrew RossiOctober 02, 2023

Matt Mossbrucker explains the excavation process to the citizen scientists of the Triceratops Gulch Project. Mossbrucker is the director of the Morrison Natural History Museum in Morrison, Colorado, and leads the summer programs for the Paleon Museum in Glenrock.

Wyoming Places: Digging For 67 Million-Year-Old Fossils At Triceratops Gulch

Triceratops Gulch is a large swath of exposed rock on a private ranch near Glenrock. In 28 years of digging, over 70 sites have been identified, containing everything from complete skeletons and massive skulls to micro-sites and plant impressions.

Andrew RossiOctober 01, 2023

Volunteers of all ages in the Clarks Fork Canyon. Since the Absaroka Fence Initiative started in 2020, over 25 miles of fencing in Park County has been removed or modified. Over 2,000 volunteer hours have been donated to make this progress possible.

Barbed Wire Still Important Part Of Managing Wyoming Wildlife

Since it started in 2020, the Absaroka Fence Initiative has removed, modified or repaired more than 25 miles of fencing to improve migration routes for mule deer, elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep in northwest Wyoming.

Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2023

How Custard's Last Stand Led To Custer's Last Stand And The Naming Of Casper

The Battle of Red Buttes in 1865 — aka "Custard's Last Stand" — was a small but significant skirmish that directly contributed to the Battle of Little Bighorn and the naming of Casper, Wyoming.

Andrew RossiSeptember 30, 2023

A "Private Function" sign at the stairs leading to Artist Point at the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is a message that, although it's a public place, the wedding party wants the space all to themselves.

No, You Can't Keep People Out Of Yellowstone To Have Private Wedding

Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s most popular public places. It’s beauty also makes it a wedding destination, just don’t expect to have the park to yourself, as one recent wedding party tried to do.

Andrew RossiSeptember 29, 2023

Final Supermoon Of The Year Hangs Huge In Wyoming Sky

The final supermoon of 2023 will be in the Friday night sky, so get your cameras ready. This final harvest moon technically peaked early Friday morning, but it will still be at 99% visibility when it rises and hangs around until Saturday morning.

Andrew RossiSeptember 29, 2023

Don Day's Long-Term Winter Forecast: Longer Winter Ahead

Long-range forecasts are notoriously difficult to get right, but Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says Wyoming's upcoming winter season will start sooner, last longer but could be less brutal than last year.

Andrew RossiSeptember 28, 2023

Heidi Pinkerton, a photographer from Minnesota, came across a family from Maine building a happy little showman at Sylvan Lake over the weekend.

Forget The Calendar: Early Season Yellowstone Snowman Means Winter Is Coming

There was enough snow at the high-altitude Sylvan Lake in Yellowstone over the weekend for an early season snowman, a sure sign winter is closing in on Wyoming.

Andrew RossiSeptember 27, 2023

Fort Phil Kearny between Buffalo and Sheridan in northern Wyoming was a particularly brutal stop along the "Bloody" Bozeman Trail.

Disease, Brutality And Amputations Part Of Fort Phil Kearny’s ‘Bloody’ Legacy

This week’s annual Full Moon Tours highlight the bone-chilling stories of death, disease and dismemberment during the brutal two-year occupation of Fort Phil Kearny along the “Bloody” Bozeman Trail.

Andrew RossiSeptember 27, 2023

Worland Man Wins Utah Pumpkin Championship With Humongous 1,784-Pound Pumpkin

Worland pumpkin grower Jay Richard won a Utah pumpkin-growing championship with a gigantic 1,784-pound pumpkin named "Marion." Richard's pumpkin is the 2nd-largest pumpkin ever grown in Wyoming.

Andrew RossiSeptember 25, 2023

David Frederick Riley paints "American Dream" during the 42nd Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale Quick Draw. The painting won the People's Choice Award for the Quick Draw and was the highest-selling piece at the morning's live auction.

Western Art Lovers Pony Up More Than $1 Million — Again — At Renowned Cody Show

The annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale has become one of the preeminent Western art events in the United States, as shown by bringing in more than $1 million from its auction.

Andrew RossiSeptember 25, 2023

Tara Holzinger captured this image of a fogbow — also called a ghost rainbow — while walking Sunday in the Hoback Range near Bondurant.

Wyoming Woman Gets Photograph Of Unusual White ‘Ghost’ Rainbow

A woman in Wyoming’s Hoback Range near Bondurant on Sunday was in the right place at the right to time to snap a photo of an unusual white fogbow, often called "ghost rainbows" because they have the same shape but no color.

Andrew RossiSeptember 25, 2023

A 307 First steel silhouette of a Pony Express rider installed between Casper and Shoshoni.

Giant Steel Silhouettes Making Drivers Double-Take Their Way Across Wyoming

A growing collection of giant steel cowboys, dinosaurs and locomotives along Wyoming's highways are nods to the Cowboy State’s Western heritage and a reminder to think 307 First.

Andrew RossiSeptember 24, 2023

"Barry" the Camptosaurus at the Drouot Auction House in Paris. The listing claims the Wyoming dinosaur discovery has a 90% complete skull and 80% of the fossils from the rest of the skeleton.

Wyoming Dinosaur Excavated in Crook County Could Fetch $1.2 Million At Paris Auction

A Camptosaurus dug up in Crook County could fetch up to $1.2 million when it’s auctioned off in Paris next month. Experts say because the dinosaur's skull and body are nearly complete, it could be worth the seven figures.

Andrew RossiSeptember 24, 2023

Carter Mountain viewed from the south fork of the Shoshone River near Cody is blanketed with new snow Friday morning after the first dusting of the season.

First Road Closure Of The Season: Beartooth Highway Shut Down Due To Snow

U.S. Route 212 between Wyoming and Montana closed Friday because of “winter weather and road conditions." It's expected to reopen on Saturday, but is a sign winter is closing in on Wyoming’s high country.

Andrew RossiSeptember 22, 2023

Emergency responders load a boy onto a medical helicopter early Tuesday morning after he was stranded in the Wyoming wilderness overnight with his father when their truck went off the road.

Crash On Hunting Trip Leaves Father And Hurt Son Stranded In Wyoming Wilderness

After their pickup plunged about 40 yards down a hill off a remote road near Big Piney, Wyoming, a father cared for his hurt son for about eight hours until he could find his phone and call for help.

Andrew RossiSeptember 21, 2023

The annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale auction has brought in more than $1 million a year for about a decade.

Cody’s Western Art Auction Expected To Fetch More Than $1 Million

Along with being founded by Buffalo Bill, Cody, Wyoming, also has earned a national reputation for high-end Western art. The annual Buffalo Bill Art Show And Sale auction is expected to fetch more than $1 million this weekend.

Andrew RossiSeptember 21, 2023

Marilyn Schmoker captured this photo of a rare Wyoming aurora borealis late Monday near her home of Newcastle.

Wyoming May Get Encore Of Rare Aurora Borealis Light Show

An especially vibrant aurora borealis was visible across Wyoming on Tuesday, a rare phenomenon for the Cowboy State. And there’s a chance for an encore.

Andrew RossiSeptember 19, 2023

Snowfall in Rocky Mountain National Forest in Colorado on Sept 12, 2023

Expect Season’s First Snow In Wyoming’s High Country This Week

While Colorado had its first recorded snowfall of the season a week ago, parts of Wyoming’s high country is expecting 3-7 inches later this week above 9,000 feet.

Andrew RossiSeptember 18, 2023

America's newest citizens take their oaths of allegiance during a ceremony at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday.

Yellowstone An All-American Backdrop For 41 New US Citizens

They came to the United States from 25 counties, but they left Thursday’s naturalization ceremony at Yellowstone National Park as the 41 newest Americans.

Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2023

Worland Man's Gigantic Pumpkin Over 1,700 Pounds And Still Growing

Jay Richard built his greenhouse to grow one thing — a humongous 2,000-pound pumpkin. Marion is 1,750 pounds and growing. He's preparing for the Wyoming Pumpkin Growing Championship and Pumpkin Drop in early October.

Andrew RossiSeptember 17, 2023

Elk hunting sunrise outside of Big Piney, Wyoming on September 11, 2023.

Here Comes Autumn: Overnight Temps Dip Below Freezing In Parts Of Wyoming

It may seem like summer just started, but with October a couple weeks away, overnight temperatures are starting to dip below freezing in some spots around Wyoming, but there are still a few warm days left.

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2023

Search For Hiker Missing In Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains Suspended

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has suspended its search for a 76-year-old man from Palo Alto, California, who disappeared Sept. 2 while on a group hike in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains.

Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2023

Roscoe the Rock Snake, currently growing in Story. Painted rocks can be found in many Wyoming communities, although they tend to be hidden in plain sight. "Rock snakes" are encouraged to grow in places where anyone can see and contribute to the somewhat spontaneous public art display.

From ‘Jake The Snake’ To ‘Rosco’, Wyoming Is Overrun With Rock Snakes

Painted rock art has been a thing in Wyoming communities for years. Now they’re being placed in long lines to form “rock snakes” all around the Cowboy State.

Andrew RossiSeptember 13, 2023

The two-sided ribbon was presented to a member of the Big Horn Pioneer and Historical Society, which "originated in Meeteetse" on March 17, 1908. It was donated to the Meeteetse community by the man who found it in a Texas storage unit.

115-Year-Old Ribbon Found In Texas Storage Unit Sparks A Meeteetse Mystery

A ribbon from 1908 that references the "original Big Horn Pioneer and Historical Society" has been sent back to Meeteetse, Wyoming. Now locals are trying to unravel a historical mystery.

Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2023

Wearing Flip-Flops & Shorts, Wyoming Photographer Captures Elusive Nishimura Comet

Although it’s difficult to see, and then only for a short window at sunrise, noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell stood shivering in flip-flops and shorts to get a photo of the elusive Nishimura comet early Sunday morning.

Andrew RossiSeptember 11, 2023

U.S. Route 85 at the Silvertip Junction south of Yoder. There are no passing lanes on this section of highway, which local drivers feel makes passing vehicles, especially semitrailers, much more dangerous and puts lives at risk.

Goshen County Citizens Alarmed At Fatalities On US Route 85: "I Never Feel Safe"

Many Goshen County residents are calling for U.S. 85 to be widened in light of continuing head-on collisions and numerous close-calls. One Torrington citizen who calls the stretch of highway "the gauntlet," says she never feels safe on the road.

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

A closeup of the dinosaur bones found in the sandstone block. These are caudal vertebrae from the middle of an Edmontosaurus tail. These bones are in the same position as they would've been when the dinosaur was alive, which paleontologists call articulation.

Paleo Prospector Finds Dinosaur Tail In Wyoming, Complete Skeleton May Surface

An amateur paleo prospector this summer found several connected edmontosaurus tailbones in a sandstone block near Newcastle. That means the complete dinosaur skeleton could be discovered where the block became detached.

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

Why is Thermopolis, Wyoming, in a Looney Tunes Movie?

There's a short list of real places that have been immortalized in Looney Tunes cartoons: New York, Paris, Albuquerque and ... Thermopolis, Wyoming. A former Disney exec told Cowboy State Daily that Thermopolis made the cut because "the town’s name is humorous to outsiders."

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

There Are Bigger And Better Geysers Than Old Faithful In Yellowstone

Old Faithful may be the most famous geyser on the planet, but Yellowstone visitors who want a truly unique experience can see bigger and even more spectacular geysers if they’re willing to go an extra mile or two.

Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2023

Bighorn sheep in Wyoming's Devils Canyon.

Prized Wyoming Bighorn Sheep Herd Decimated By Pneumonia

After a deadly strain of pneumonia killed off dozens of bighorn sheep in Wyoming’s prized Devils Canyon herd last fall, state wildlife officials say the pathogen has returned to kill more this summer.

Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2023

The newly discovered Nishimura comet will be visible, barely, looking east before sunrise in Wyoming. It won't be as pronounced as this file photo.

It’s Prime Viewing Now For Nishimura Comet In Wyoming But You Have To Get Up Early

Astronomers have been buzzing about the recent discovery of the Nishimura comet, which is visible looking to the east before dawn in Wyoming. It can be seen going through the constellation of Leo's head.

Andrew RossiSeptember 06, 2023

Weather Limits Search For Missing California Hiker, 76, In Wyoming’s Wind River Range

Steve Keller, 76, of California was last seen with a hiking group at Steamboat Lake on Saturday in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. An ongoing search has been hampered by weather.

Andrew RossiSeptember 05, 2023

Thunderstorms Put On Spectacular Lightning Show In Southwest Wyoming

Noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell captured an unprecedented lightning show from his home in Sublette County, Wyoming, on Sunday evening.

Andrew RossiSeptember 05, 2023

Bob Hawkins poses in front of a Fairchild C-119 at the Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull. Hawkin logged hundreds of hours flying planes like this while battling forest fires. He installed the jet engine on top of the plane to increase its efficiency.

Wyoming Places: Greybull's Seriously Cool — And Rare — Military Planes

The Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull, Wyoming, isn't just a collection of vintage military planes. It's a reminder of a bygone era of firefighting and the town's lofty aviation history.

Andrew RossiSeptember 02, 2023

Cody Schools 'Safe And Open' With Increased Police Friday After Middle School Shooting Threat

Parents in Park County School District 6 have been warned of a potential shooting threat at Cody Middle School, prompting increased police presence at all Cody schools Friday and that schools “will be safe and open.”

Andrew RossiSeptember 01, 2023

Joaquin, a pack llama lost in Yellowstone National Park for 17 days, is escorted back to civilization by his park ranger rescuers. The llama was spotted near Trout Lake, not far from the spot where his pack trip was encamped at the time he bolted and ran off. He had been spotted by Trout Lake once before, but visitors were not able to recover him.

Joaquin The Pack Llama Found After Surviving 17 Days Lost In Yellowstone

After he was spooked by some Yellowstone bison during an overnight camping trip Aug. 14, a llama named Joaquin has been found safe and sound after being lost for 17 days in the national park.

Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2023

John Diepholz, 64, didn't return as scheduled Aug. 16 from a hiking trip in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming.

Man Who Died Hiking Wyoming’s Backcountry Remembered As A Free Spirit

A Minnesota man who was the focus of a backcountry search last week until his body was found in the Wind River Mountains was a free spirit who loved solo traveling, his family said.

Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2023

No Sign Of Nessie, But Wyoming’s Been Revealing Real Monsters For Decades

While hundreds of volunteers and the latest technology couldn’t find a trace of the Loch Ness Monster this weekend, Wyoming’s prehistoric seabeds have been revealing real monsters for decades.

Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2023

Rainbow in Sublette County on August 24, 2023

Who Needs Summer? It’s Already Turning To Fall Around Wyoming

A long winter, extended spring and unusually wet and cool summer make it feel like it’s too soon for fall to set in around Wyoming, but that’s happening, says Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiAugust 25, 2023

Joaquin is one of 15 llamas that work as pack animals for Yellowstone Llamas. He was last seen near Trout Lake in the Lama Valley on Aug. 16.

Pack Llama Named Joaquin Lost In Yellowstone Hasn’t Been Seen In A Week

Llamas can survive in the rugged terrain of Yellowstone National Park, but Joaquin the pack llama has been missing in the park since bolting Aug. 14 after being spooked by bison in rut.

Andrew RossiAugust 23, 2023

Search On For Wind River Mountains Hiker, 64, Missing For A Week

A search has been launched for a 64-year-old man hiking in the Wind River Mountains who was supposed to return home on Aug. 16.

Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2023

"Sounds of the Night," a bronze sculpture by Powell-based sculptor Vic Payne, at the entrance of the Bunker Sands Gallery at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This piece is one of 104 pieces of art included in the 42nd Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale.

Cody Art Show Has National Appeal As Auction Expected To Fetch More Than $1.2 Million

The annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale kicks off one of the most prestigious Western art events in the nation. This year its auction is expected to fetch more than $1.2 million.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2023

Hurricane Hilary Isn't Visiting Wyoming, But We'll Get A Lot Of Rain Out Of It

The worst of Hurricane Hilary is too far west to be of much concern to Wyoming, but meteorologist Don Day says remnants of the storm could give us a rainy week.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2023

Chef Vince Fiore has brought a new energy and elevated food to Wyoming's historic UXU Ranch.

Celebrity Chef Brings New Flavors To Wyoming’s Historic UXU Ranch

The new chef at Wyoming's Historic UXU Ranch hosts two Amazon Prime shows, was the former chef for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers and won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Guild of Chefs.

Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2023

Kris Stauffer with a skull of Pachycephalosaurus. Replicas of this rare dinosaur fossil are in museums and homes, copied from the original fossils found by Kris' father, Leonard Zerbst, on the ranch.

Five Generations Of Digging Up Dinosaurs At Wyoming’s Zerbst Ranch

Each generation of the Zerbst family has found significant specimens on the 7,000 acre ranch -- including a mummified Edmontosaurus, one of the most complete and best-preserved Triceratops skeletons ever found, and a magnificent Pachycephalosaurus skull (pictured).

Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2023

Kayaking on the Bighorn River makes for a great summer outing.

Wyoming Places: Creating The Bighorn River Blueway

Once established, the Bighorn River Blueway will include the entire 96-mile span of the Bighorn River from the Wedding of the Waters in Thermopolis to the Wyoming/Montana state line in the Bighorn National Recreation Area and possibly beyond.

Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2023

Billings Clinic has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center since 1992 and has spent the last three decades acquiring the infrastructure and expertise to reach Level I, and plans to spend another $30 million to maintain its new status.

Why There Are No Top-Level Trauma Centers In Wyoming

One thing Wyomingites value is wide open spaces and plenty of room to be independent. That also means the state can’t support its own Level 1 trauma center, meaning medical emergencies can often mean transport somewhere else.

Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2023

Keith Susan Wagner shared this dramatic storm hovering over Cheyenne to the Wyoming Through the Lens Facebook page Aug. 4.

With 17+ Inches Of Rain So Far, Cheyenne Is Wetter Than Seattle This Year

The 17.38 inches of rain Cheyenne has received so far in 2023 is the second wettest on record and there's still 4 1/2 months to go. Cheyenne has even received more rain this year than Seattle.

Andrew RossiAugust 17, 2023

Much of the vast stretches of Wyoming grasslands remain relatively green and lush in mid-August.

How Is Wyoming Still This Green In Mid-August?

A winter with record snow, and wetter-than-normal spring and summer has Wyoming weather and agriculture experts marveling at how green it still is, saying it’s “unheard of.”

Andrew RossiAugust 17, 2023

Final Search for Missing Worland Woman Finds Nothing, Sheriff Not Giving Up

Search and Rescue personnel from five Wyoming counties searched a 20-square-mile area of Washakie County for Breanna Mitchell, but "nothing of importance" was found.

Andrew RossiAugust 16, 2023

The Star Plunge hot springs in Hot Springs State Park have been temporarily closed because management let its insurance lapsed.

Popular Hot Springs State Park Pool Closed After Insurance Lapses

The "Star Plunge" -- one of three hot springs in Hot Springs State Park -- has been immediately closed because it allowed required liability coverage to lapse, which means it would have no legal or financial protection if a guest were hurt.

Andrew RossiAugust 15, 2023

At least two people died when a pickup hit head-on with a motorcycle carrying two people Friday on U.S. Highway 85 between Yoder and Torrington.

Motorcycle ‘Completely Disintegrated’ In Head-On With Truck, Killing 2

A witness to a Friday afternoon head-on collision between a pickup and motorcycle said the aftermath “was probably the worst thing I’ve ever witnessed in my entire life.” The motorcycle “completely disintegrated” and both riders were killed.

Andrew RossiAugust 14, 2023

Wyoming Places: White Sulphur Spring An Overlooked Gem At Hot Springs State Park

Anyone who wants a pocket-sized Yellowstone experience can find it at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis. One of the “local secrets” of Hot Springs State Park is the White Sulphur Spring.

Andrew RossiAugust 13, 2023

Dave Freitag with a collection of uncut and unhammered Wyoming jade. All the Wyoming jade collectors and artisans at the Wyoming Jade Festival find their own pieces, although those as large as these are rare after the collecting boom of the 1930s.

Cowboy State Places: Jeffrey City Hosts Wyoming Jade Festival

Wyoming is home to one of the largest and purest troves of jade in the world. The Wyoming Jade Festival, one of only three such rock shows in the U.S., was held right in the heart of jade country, Jeffrey City, Wyoming.

Andrew RossiAugust 13, 2023

The skull of Tarbosaurus bataar on display in the Library of Congress. The discovery of this skull in Wyoming was part of multiple investigations by Homeland Security in three states, which resulted in the seizure and repatriation of several illegally imported Mongolian fossils.

How Did A Rare Dinosaur Skull From Mongolia End Up In A Wyoming Rock Shop?

A rare skull fossil of a Tyrannosaur relative from Mongolia was discovered in a Wyoming rock shop. Paleontologists called the skull "one of the best-preserved fossils ever found" of the 70 million-year-old dinosaur. It was returned to his home country this week.

Andrew RossiAugust 12, 2023

Dogs, Drones And Deputies To Make Final Search For Missing Worland Woman

Search and rescue teams from three counties will join the Washakie County Sheriff's Office for a final search Friday hoping to find Breanna Mitchell, who's been missing since July 22.

Andrew RossiAugust 09, 2023

Fremont Peak in the Wind River Mountains is already getting into winter form with plenty of snow.

Snowing In August? Welcome to Wyoming

Those in north-central Wyoming have been noticing somewhat of a surprising phenomenon in the mountains for the beginning of August: snow. Meteorologist Don Day says snow in August isn't that unusual but it's a bit early this year.

Andrew RossiAugust 08, 2023

Snowmobile Mag Predicts Huge Snow, Don Day Says 'Not So Fast'

Although a snowmobile social networking site is predicting "an epic snowmobile season" due to massive amounts of expected snow, meteorologist Don Day is very skeptical stating that it's nearly impossible to make accurate forecasts that far in advance.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2023

Paleontologist Jason Schein, executive director of Elevation Science Institute, shows off the articulated tail of a 150-million-year-old long-necked sauropod from the Late Jurassic Period. The tail is among thousands of other dinosaur bones found in the Anderson Site on the Montana side of the Bighorn Basin near Bridger, Montana.

Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin A ‘Paleo Paradise’ For Fossil Hunters

Paleontologists know something many Wyomingites don’t — the Bighorn Basin is one of the most significant caches of fossils ever found, a veritable “paleo paradise.”

Andrew RossiAugust 05, 2023

Alleged Drunk Driver Plunges Truck Down Embankment In Yellowstone

Visitors near the East Entrance to Yellowstone may have seen more than they bargained for Thursday when an alleged drunk driver was arrested after crashing his red pickup into another truck and then plummeting down an embankment.

Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2023

Wyoming Whiskey Releases Special ‘Integrity’ Bourbon Inspired By Sen. Al Simpson

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Al Simpson has inspired generations of Wyomingites, met heads of state around the globe and is a Medal Freedom recipient. Now his name is on a special batch of Wyoming Whiskey bourbon called “Integrity.”

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2023

Vincent Fiore in the pilot episode of Black Rock Entertainment's Amazon Prime show “Coast to Coast.” The show highlights popular and lesser-known attractions in communities like Columbus, Georgia. Several Cody locations are on the shooting schedule once it can resume after the SAG-AFTRA writers strike.

TV And Film Writers Strike Shuts Down Small Wyoming Productions

As the SAG-AFTRA writers strike continues without a resolution in sight, productions are shutting all over, including a company that had planned to film episodes of its Amazon Prime shows in Cody.

Andrew RossiAugust 02, 2023

Cadaver Dog, Draining Pond Turn Up No Clues In Search For Missing Worland Woman

Even after bringing in a cadaver dog and draining a pond, there’s still no sign of 28-year-old Breanna Mitchell of Worland, who disappeared July 22.

Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2023

WYDOT Expects To Be Short 60 - 70 Snowplow Workers Come Winter

After a brutal 2022-23 winter that saw extended road closures across much of Wyoming, WYDOT officials say more of the same is in store with the agency shorthanded 60 - 70 snowplow workers.

Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2023

Richards kneels next to his giant pumpkin he's named "Marion Cunningham," on track to become the largest pumpkin he's ever grown. Both pumpkins are further along in their growth at this point on the calender than any others he's grown in the past.

Quest For 2,000: Summer Heat Helps Worland Pumpkins Add 45-50 Pounds A Day

Giant pumpkin grower Jay Richards is on a mission to grow his first 2,000-pound pumpkin. With temperatures reliably in the 90s and 150 gallons of water per day, the 2 pumpkins (named Marion & Joanie Cunningham), have a shot to make it.

Andrew RossiJuly 30, 2023

"Mr. Joe" Arnold has been with the Hot Springs County School District for 40 years, and cleaning Wyoming schools for 60 years. To students and staff, he's much more than a custodian, he's a friend and mentor.

After 60 Years Of Service, Wyoming School Building To Be Renamed After Custodian

When students can’t afford a field trip or lunch, “Mr. Joe” Arnold quietly picks up the tab. For 60 years, he’s also been cleaning up after them. The building he cleans will soon bear his name.

Andrew RossiJuly 29, 2023

Search For Missing Washakie County Woman So Far Only Turns Up Shirt, Shoe

Searching for a fourth day Wednesday for missing 28-year-old Washakie County resident Breanna Mitchell, so far only her vehicle, a shirt and a shoe have turned up.

Andrew RossiJuly 26, 2023

University of Wyoming Mourns Death Of International Student Athlete Who Fell Asleep At Wheel

The University of Wyoming track and field program is mourning the death of Nathan Reid, a shot put and discus thrower from Jamaica who died Monday after falling asleep at the wheel and rolling his car near Douglas.

Andrew RossiJuly 26, 2023

Visitors gather to watch the eruption of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park five days after a Kansas woman was killed by a grizzly on a West Yellowstone hiking trail.

Are Yellowstone Visitors Worried Killer Grizzly Hasn't Been Caught? Most Say No

In the days after a Kansas woman was killed by a grizzly while hiking near West Yellowstone, Cowboy State Daily asked other park visitors if they're concerned there's a killer grizzly on the loose. Nearly all said no.

Andrew RossiJuly 26, 2023

Idaho Man Killed After Falling 40-50 Feet From Grand Teton National Park Peak

An Idaho man died on a popular rock-climbing route in Grand Teton National Park after falling 40-50 feet from the Owen Chimney pitch, the National Park Service announced on Saturday.

Andrew RossiJuly 23, 2023

Riders in the Tour de Wyoming work their way up Ten Sleep Canyon this week.

Tour De Wyoming: 250 Cyclists Power Through 349 Miles In Six Days

Motorists crossing the Bighorn Mountains this week are sharing the roadways with hundreds of cyclists. It’s a sign that the 'Tour De Wyoming' -- one of Wyoming’s most popular outdoor recreation events -- is underway.

Andrew RossiJuly 21, 2023