Latest from Jake Nichols
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
Bill Kerr, Founder Of National Museum Of Wildlife Art In Jackson, Dies At 85
Called a “true visionary in the art world,” longtime Bill Kerr, 85, died July 4. He and his wife, Joffa, founded the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming.
Jake NicholsJuly 07, 2023
Ice Wars — All Of The Fighting, None Of The Hockey — Set For US Debut In Cheyenne
There are only two states where "Ice Wars" is sanctioned. Wyoming and Florida. The new sport, which is just two guys beating the crap out of each other while wearing skates, will debut in the United States in Cheyenne on July 15.
Jake NicholsJuly 02, 2023
Tumble Inn Sign Removed & Getting Restored, Won’t Likely Be Returned To Powder River
The iconic Tumble Inn sign, which for years stood outside a vacant building on a remote stretch of highway in central Wyoming, was taken down on Friday and is in Casper getting restored to its neon-filled glory. Sadly, it probably won’t return to its original location.
Jake NicholsJune 27, 2023
Why Does University of Wyoming Have To Share Pistol Pete Mascot With Oklahoma State?
Pistol Pete, the rootin’-tootin’ gunfighter who sports a 10-gallon hat, handlebar mustache and dual six-shooters, is shared by both the University of Wyoming and Oklahoma State. The schools worked out a legal agreement in 1993 that allows them to share the mascot with stipulations.
Jake NicholsJune 24, 2023
Wyoming-Raised Haiden Thompson, 19, Wins All-Around At First College National Finals Rodeo
Gillette College freshman Haiden Thompson, 19, was one of the top college women in rodeo all season, and she proved it by winning the all-around at the CNFR.
Jake NicholsJune 22, 2023
Ask Jake: Why Can't Magnet-Propelled Cars Work?
Although the drawing might be a bit crude, why can't this work? The slab of metal on the grill should be attracted to the giant magnet on the end of the crane and the vehicle should move. Reporter Jake Nichols explains why...
Jake NicholsJune 21, 2023
The Tall, But True, Tale Of A Little Mummy Discovered In Wyoming, Now Lost In Time
Unravelling one of the strangest tales of the wild west. What exactly did two bumbling gold miners find in Wyoming in the mid 1930s and where it is today?
Jake NicholsJune 17, 2023
Stranded Campers Rescued After Washed-Out Bridge Gets Replaced Overnight in Grand Teton Park
When a bridge washed out on Sheffield Creek in Grand Teton National Park leaving campers and concession staff stranded, agencies collaborated to replace the bridge literally overnight.
Jake NicholsJune 14, 2023
You’re Saying It Wrong: The Most Mispronounced Places in Wyoming
There's Togwotee Pass, the Popo Agie River, Gros Ventre Wilderness, and the town of Dubois. If you're not from here, chances are you're saying them wrong. For our new friends in Wyoming and tourists alike, here's our first ever, Wyoming Pronunciation Guide.
Jake NicholsJune 11, 2023
Snowmelt In Tetons Reveals Wyoming’s ‘Lady Of The Mountain’
Some people say the snowmelt on Mt. Moran looks like Snow White while others see the Bride of Frankenstein. Either way, it's hard not to see the 'Lady of the Mountain" which frequently appears in the famed Teton range around this time of year.
Jake NicholsJune 10, 2023
Part of the Teton Range Broke Off. But Can Anyone Tell The Difference?
Well, the Tetons broke. The iconic Wyoming mountain range often referred to as having the appearance of shark teeth now has a snaggle tooth. Or, if sticking with the original French nomenclature, the Tetons got a boob job.
Jake NicholsJune 04, 2023
Powder River’s Iconic Tumble Inn Neon Cowboy Hasn’t Blown Over, It’s Being Restored
Although the giant Sizzlin' Steaks neon cowboy has fallen on hard times, it's not for long. The new owner is restoring the 70-year-old sign and will bring the cowpoke back to its former neon glory.
Jake NicholsJune 03, 2023
Hawaiian Tourist Pleads Guilty To Trying To 'Rescue' Bison Which Later Was Euthanized In Yellowstone
A tourist from Hawaii pleaded guilty on Wednesday to trying to 'save' a baby bison in Yellowstone. Park officials later had to euthanize the bison because of the man's actions.
Jake NicholsJune 01, 2023
Torrington’s Dave Koza Never Played In The Majors, But His Bat Is In Cooperstown
Dave Koza, a baseball-loving boy from Torrington, Wyoming, dreamed of one day making it to the Major Leagues. After a career in the minors, he returned never getting a call, but his bat is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jake NicholsMay 28, 2023
Wyoming Winter Road Closure Nightmare Ends — Just In Time For Summer Construction Season
With more than 60 projects underway or scheduled for this summer, Wyoming is already well into construction season.
Jake NicholsMay 25, 2023
Cokeville, Wyoming, Woman Will Compete On 'MasterChef' With Gordon Ramsay
Cokeville, Wyoming, cook Megan Reid was discovered on TikTok by the Fox hit “MasterChef” featuring saucy judge Gordon Ramsay. She's competes in the show's 21st season, which begins Wednesday.
Jake NicholsMay 24, 2023
Yellowstone Bison Calf Euthanized After Tourist Tries To ‘Rescue’ It
A tourist in Yellowstone intervened last weekend when he saw a bison calf struggling to cross a river. His efforts not only interfered with the natural order of things wild, but ultimately resulted in the death of the animal.
Jake NicholsMay 23, 2023