Latest from Jake Nichols
Alien Abductions Of 2 Wyoming Men In The 1970s Remain Unexplainable
Both Carl Higdon and Pat McGuire made national headlines in the 1970s when, in separate incidents, they claimed to have been abducted by aliens. Strange instances of cattle mutilations were in the news and both Wyoming men became household names because of their baffling stories.
Jake NicholsSeptember 30, 2023
Wyoming People: Judge Jacob Blair Helped Tame Wild West With A Gavel, Not A Gun
Good judges were hard to find in Wyoming during the state’s fledgling years as a territory; 1860s Wyoming was practically lawless. Vigilante justice abounded. Judge Jacob Blair tried to change that.
Jake NicholsSeptember 17, 2023
The Mystery Of Olga Mauger, Wyoming’s Oldest And Coldest Missing Persons Case
Less than a week after she was married, 21-year-old Wyoming bride Olga Mauger, by all accounts an expert outdoorswoman, disappeared without a trace Sept. 17, 1934, while hiking with new husband Carl on a Wyoming hunting honeymoon.
Jake NicholsSeptember 16, 2023
Wyoming Northern Arapaho ‘Rockstar’ Featured On Times Square Jumbotron
Owen St. Clair Jr. hasn’t let Down syndrome, or anything else, get in the way of living his best life. He was featured on the Times Square Jumbotron on Saturday.
Jake NicholsSeptember 12, 2023
Old Bill's Fun Run Has Raised $228 Million For Teton County Charities
Old Bill’s Fun Run is one of the most innovative fundraisers in the nation. The annual Teton County charity fundraiser has raised $228 million over the past 26 years and will likely raise more than $20 million this weekend.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Gary Rossington Found A Sweet Home In Wyoming
Gary Rossington was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last remaining original band member until he died in March, 2023. Although Sweet Home Alabama may be the band's most well-known song, Gary and his wife Dale, made their home in Wyoming.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
Bad Yellowstone: Park Was All-Out Petting Zoo 100 Years Ago
Yellowstone today is on high alert for “touron” behavior, but in the Roaring ’20s it was an all-out petting zoo. Attractions included the popular feeding of the bears -- a nightly dinner show that became more popular than Old Faithful.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
Chris Navarro’s Love For His Hometown Of Casper Cast In Bronze
Renowned sculptor Chris Navarro unveils his 16th major work in his hometown of Casper this month.
Jake NicholsSeptember 03, 2023
Remembering Evel Knievel 50 Years After Failed Snake River Jump
Over Labor Day weekend 50 years ago, Butte, Montana, daredevil Evel Knievel failed spectacularly trying to jump the Snake River. He successfully jumped his motorcycle 275 times, but crash-landed into fame with the 15 he didn't.
Jake NicholsSeptember 02, 2023
Whoa! Runaway Stagecoach Barrels Out-Of Control Down Broadway In Jackson
A popular tourist attraction in downtown Jackson got a little more Western than usual when a two-horse team pulling a stagecoach got spooked and barreled out of control toward the town’s busiest intersection.
Jake NicholsAugust 27, 2023
Auctioneer Warren Thompson Celebrates 50 Years On The Mic At Fremont County Fair
Wyoming auctioneer Warren Thompson is celebrating his 50th year as auctioneer at the Fremont County Fair. Although he can squeeze in 400 words per minute while he's on the job, he cautions against fast-talking his wife, Sherry.
Jake NicholsAugust 27, 2023
Would You Pay $1,000 For A Rabbit? Yup, If It’s A 4-H Wyoming Grand Champ
Fair season in Wyoming has wrapped up another summer, with many counties knocking on $1 million 4-H livestock sales.
Jake NicholsAugust 19, 2023
At Teton County Fair, Jackson’s A-Listers Are Like Anyone Else
The Teton County Fair is just like any other fair in Wyoming. It celebrates everything equine, swine and fried food. Except you might see Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx at the rodeo or Harrison Ford or Sandra Bullock or any of the other local celebs.
Jake NicholsAugust 12, 2023
Cheyenne Sixers Is First Wyoming Team Ever To Make American Legion World Series
The Cheyenne Sixers have dominated Wyoming American Legion baseball for more than two decades and now they've taken it a step further. With Sunday's win, they became the first Wyoming team ever to go to the American Legion World Series.
Jake NicholsAugust 11, 2023
Cheyenne High School Kicker/Punter Brock Pedersen Ranked 4th In Nation
Cheyenne Central High School's Brock Pedersen is not only the best kicker/punter in Wyoming but he's now ranked 4th overall in the nation. His goal is to be the best in country and he says Wyoming's weather is actually a big benefit.
Jake NicholsAugust 06, 2023
Tattoos On The Town: Sturgis Roars To Life With 83rd Motorcycle Rally
Try this in a big city: bikes, beer and bikini babes. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is 500,000 loud Americans on a 10-day rowdy rager. It runs through Aug. 13.
Jake NicholsAugust 05, 2023
What’s The Deadliest Critter In Wyoming? Potentially, It’s The Lowly Mosquito
Although grizzlies get all the attention, biologists say mosquitoes are the deadliest creature in Wyoming. That is, if they're carrying the 'right' disease. So the next time a grizzly is chasing you, just be glad it's not a mosquito.
Jake NicholsJuly 30, 2023
Seven-Year-Old Barbie Fanatic and 87-Year-Old Cowboy Have Differing Opinions On Barbie Movie
If a sample size of two — ranging 80 years in age — is to be believed, Barbie is batting .500 in the Cowboy State. And at least one local Barbie booster will be sitting front row Friday when projectors crank to life.
Jake NicholsJuly 21, 2023
A Guy In A Giant Bubble Chased By An Angry Bull — What Could Go Wrong?
Proving there is no idea too outlandish in the pursuit of rodeo entertainment, we now have bull bubble soccer. The event, where people get inside giant inflatable bubbles, and have bulls run after them is the latest in a line of bizarre — and uninsurable — fringe rodeo events.
Jake NicholsJuly 15, 2023
Wyoming People: Cheyenne Teen Weightlifter Training For Olympics
16-year-old Vincent Gallizzi is setting a lofty goal for himself. While most high school sophomores are spending the summer mowing lawns to earn enough money for their first car, Vincent has his sights set higher. A gold medal.
Jake NicholsJuly 09, 2023
Used Car Salesman In Cody Makes Videos So Outrageously Wrong, They Might Be Genius
As a way to sell cars, Cody's Kellen Whitehead makes viral videos showing off Wyoming small towns. The videos, which show Jeffrey City having elephants, Powell having dolphins, and polar bears inhabiting Wheatland, although completely inaccurate, bring in customers, he says.
Jake NicholsJuly 08, 2023