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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
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
Can Town Of Daniel Ever Regain Old Image Of Fishing And Hunters' Paradise?
Before the wolf abuse headline flashed across the world this winter, Daniel, Wyoming, was a sleepy place to get a hot dog and beer in the local bar. Now it is dealing with international outrage.
Pat MaioApril 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
Spielberg-Hanks TV Series "Masters Of The Air" Based On Casper World War II Pilot
Maj. Gale “Buck” Cleven of Casper is the main character of a true-life Apple TV series, which debuted earlier this year, titled "Masters of the Air" produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks that also features another Casper pilot.
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2024
Wyoming History: ‘Wildcat Sam’ Never Let The Truth Ruin A Good Story
Buffalo Bill Cody may be Wyoming’s best-known showman, but the storytelling of “Wildcat Sam” Abernathy was legendary — so much so he never had to buy his own beer in saloons. He went out with a bang too, getting struck by lightning near Meeteetse when he was 89.
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2024
Teton County Man Says Luck Saved Him When Caught In Avalanche
Although he has no memories of the avalanche Jan. 12, 2024, Travis Halverson was flung for about 600 vertical feet down a slope through snow and trees like a ball in a Plinko board. He managed to get out despite breaking 10 bones in his spine, ribs, sternum and jaw, as well as a concussion.
Leo WolfsonApril 21, 2024
Casper Woman's Property Overtaken By Six Squatters Who Trashed The Place
Wyoming isn’t immune to a property owner’s worst nightmare — squatters. Just ask a Casper woman who learned the hard way when her ousted tenant illegally leased out her home to six unwanted tenants, who trashed the property.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2024
For 100 Years, Horse Diving Was A Thing, And Was Every Bit Crazy As It Sounds
For about a century, the novelty of horse diving from great heights into a tiny tank of water was all the rage in America. And was every bit crazy as it sounds.
Jake NicholsApril 20, 2024
Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of 14-Year-Old Casper Boy Bobby Maher
More than 200 people filled a Casper church Saturday to say a final goodbye and mourn Bobby Maher, a local 14-year-old boy who was killed by an “act of evil” while defending his girlfriend April 7.
Dale KillingbeckApril 20, 2024
How An Underdog Wyoming Team Was First To Climb Notorious Himalaya Route
On Sept. 7, 1995, a group of 4 rock climbers from Wyoming free-climbed their way to the summit of the Trango Towers in the southern region of the Himalaya. Just about anyone who knew of their expedition believed they had no business being there, let alone gave them any chance of success.
Mandy FabelApril 20, 2024
In Wake Of Teen’s Stabbing Death, Casper Works To End ‘Culture Of Violence’
More than two weeks removed from the shocking stabbing death of a 14-year-old middle school student, the tragedy continues to tear at this central Wyoming city as it works to end a “culture of violence” with its youth.
Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2024