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Del McOmie and his wife, Pat, have served the Lander community for many years. He first got into politics by running for Lander mayor to keep frogs and snakes from coming out of people’s water faucets. That led to a 30-year career that includes 14 years as mayor and seven terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Wyoming People: Del McOmie’s 30-Year Political Career Began To Battle Frogs

90-year-old Del McOmie first got into politics by running for Lander mayor to keep frogs and snakes from coming out of people’s water faucets. That led to a 30-year career that includes 14 years as mayor and seven terms in the Wyoming House.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

A 375-foot replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will make its only Wyoming stop visit Afton this summer. Local officials call it a “once-in-a-lifetime” and “monumental milestone” for Western Wyoming.

Vietnam War Memorial Replica To Make Only Wyoming Stop In Afton

A 375-foot replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will make its only Wyoming stop in Afton this summer. “It’s the honor of a lifetime, and it’s something that has never happened in western Wyoming," said a local VFW official.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Hall of Fame right fielder Roberto Clemente was among the best pro baseball players of all time, with 3,000 hits and a lifetime .317 batting average. A Pinedale man helped produce the new documentary “Clemente,” which has been nominated for an Emmy.

Pinedale Man's Movie About Roberto Clemente Is Up For Emmy Award

Pinedale's John Scanlon is one of the producers for the sports documentary "Clemente," which has been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Long Sports Documentary category. Scanlon also helped produce the movie "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin."

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

The Red Canyon Mine site after the explosion on March 20, 1895.

‘Voice’ Told 13-Year-Old Coal Miner To Get Out, Then 62 Other Miners Killed

In March 1895, a 13-year-old coal miner in Almy, Wyoming, was almost finished with his shift when he heard a “voice” tell him to “go home.” He did, then an explosion killed 62 of his coworkers.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the cowboy tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life.

Desperate On The Side Of A Road With A Gun, A Voice From The Void Saved His Life

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life. I realized there's help out there," he said.

Zakary SonntagApril 05, 2026

A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.

Veteran Starts Program To Give Vets Free Overnight Trips to Military Vehicle Museum

A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Perhaps Glenn Randall Sr.’s most celebrated work was training the dozens of horses used in the Academy Award-winning 1959 classic movie “Ben Hur.” That includes training the horses for the film’s epic chariot race.

Legendary Trainer Behind Trigger And ‘Ben Hur’ Chariot Race Got His Start In Wyoming

Called “The Greatest Horse Trainer in the World,” Glenn Randall started training horses in Torrington and moved on to other Wyoming rodeos and county fairs. Then he left for Hollywood where he trained Trigger and the "Ben Hur" chariot horses.

Jackie DorothyApril 04, 2026

An exploding oil furnace destroyed 81 tour buses at Mammoth Hot Springs on March 30, 1925, threatening to cripple Yellowstone's transportation system with the summer season weeks away. A mammoth effort rebuilt the fleet in time for the park’s opening.

Wyoming History: The 1925 Fire That Burned Up 81 Yellowstone Tour Buses

An exploding oil furnace destroyed 81 tour buses at Mammoth Hot Springs on March 30, 1925, threatening to cripple Yellowstone's transportation system with summer season weeks away. It would require a mammoth effort to rebuild in time for the park’s opening.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

A student playing pickup basketball at the University of Wyoming in 1998 went on to build an analytics empire that influences coaches, gamblers and sports writers. Ken Pomeroy has since built KenPom into a big-time data revolution for the college hoops. Above, Braylon Mullins of the UConn Huskies celebrates after making the game-winning three-pointer to upset No. 1-seeded Duke in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2026.

College Basketball's Big-Time Data Revolution Started By Student In UW Computer Lab

A student playing pickup basketball at the University of Wyoming in 1998 went on to build an analytics empire that influences coaches, gamblers and sports writers. Ken Pomeroy's "KenPom" is considered one of the most accurate sites for ranking college hoops.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

A couple moving from San Francisco to New York lost their cat 2 1/2 years ago near Cody, Wyoming. They lost all hope until they received a text from someone who caught the cat and noticed there was a number on its collar. They flew out the next day.

"It's Unreal!": New York Couple Who Lost Cat Near Cody Reunited After 2 1/2 Years

A couple moving from San Francisco to New York lost their cat 2 1/2 years ago near Cody. They lost all hope until they received a text last month from someone in Wyoming who caught the cat and noticed there was a number on its collar. They flew out the next day.

Andrew RossiApril 04, 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Cody temple during its first night at full illumination. Most LDS temples are lit 24 hours a day, which makes Cody residents concerned about its potential impacts on adjacent properties and the night sky. 

Cody Temple Lights Up For First Time, Neighbors Aren’t Happy

The exterior lights on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Cody temple were switched on for the first time this week. Neighbors who opposed the project say it shines into their homes.

Andrew RossiApril 04, 2026

Snow was reported across Wyoming on Friday, sending several semitrucks sliding off I-80, partially or completely closing several highways. It also brought several inches of much-needed moisture for the state’s snowpack.

'I Couldn't See 10 Feet In Front Of Me': April Snow Sends Semis Sliding Off I-80

Snow was reported across Wyoming on Friday, sending several semitrucks sliding off I-80. "I couldn't see 10 feet in front of me," a Rawlins truck driver said. It also brought several inches of much-needed moisture for the state’s snowpack.

Andrew RossiApril 03, 2026

Nearly 50 years after his death, Elvis remains forever 25 and the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll at the corner of East Lincolnway and Campbell Avenue in Cheyenne — despite never performing here. A new mural there features Elvis, stampeding bison and Devils Tower. Here, Molly and Radley Kopp take a selfie with the mural.

Cheyenne Fans Of The King Don’t Care That Elvis Never Performed In Wyoming

Nearly 50 years after his death, Elvis remains forever 25 and the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll on East Lincolnway in Cheyenne — despite never performing in Wyoming. A new mural there features Elvis, stampeding bison and Devils Tower.

Greg JohnsonApril 03, 2026

President Donald Trump hosts 2025 rodeo champions at the White House, a move the rodeo industry says is huge for the sport.

Rodeo Champs Honored By White House For First Time In 40 Years Is Huge Boost For Sport

The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association says rodeo champions being celebrated at the White House for the first time in more than 40 years is a huge boost for the sport. "It's a good time to wear a cowboy hat," the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association said.

Kate MeadowsApril 01, 2026

Powell resident Pete Pepping says he did everything he could to avoid hitting a 200-pound dog on Highway 14A on Monday. Although some on social media say he left it "there to die," he said he "pulled over right away. I was freaking out. I called 911."

Powell Man Refutes Claims He Left A 200-Pound Dog 'To Die’ On Highway

Powell resident Pete Pepping says he did everything he could to avoid hitting a 200-pound dog on Highway 14A on Monday. Although some on social media say he left it "there to die," he said he "pulled over right away. I was freaking out. I called 911."

Andrew RossiApril 01, 2026

Sunrise on Forty Rod Creek near Daniel, Wyoming.

Wyoming To Get Critical Moisture And Colder Temperatures This Week

A wave of wetter weather will ripple across Wyoming this week, bringing colder temperatures and up to two feet of desperately needed snow in the mountains. “Any snowflake, any raindrop that we can get is good,” said meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2026

Big Boy arrives in Medicine Bow after leaving Cheyenne on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Big Boy 4014 Thunders Out Of Cheyenne To Start Historic Coast-To-Coast Tour

Union Pacific’s legendary steam locomotive Big Boy 4014 began its first coast-to-coast tour on Sunday. The huge steam locomotive is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with stops from Wyoming to both coasts.

Renée JeanMarch 31, 2026

Richard C0y0te Parks Sr. is Senior State Ride Captain for the Patriot Guard Riders. He brought seven other veterans with him from Casper for Wyoming's Welcome Home Day held at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois.

Decades Late, Vietnam Veterans Finally Get A Wyoming Welcome Home

Decades after being shunned and spat upon, Vietnam veterans packed the National Museum of Military Vehicles for Wyoming Welcome Home Day on Sunday. “We have a chance to help veterans heal and give them the honor and recognition they didn’t get,” the Dubois museum owner said.

Renée JeanMarch 30, 2026

Researchers Todd Surovell and Juan-Luis García examine the bank of the Chinchihuapi Creek near the Monte Verde archaeological site in southern Peru. Their research found that the site is only 4,200-8,200 years old, not 14,500 years old as posited by researchers who worked on the site from the 1970s through the 1990s.

U.W. Archaeologist Shakes Scientific World With New Evidence Of Human Arrival

A University of Wyoming archaeologist is the lead author on a new paper that has potentially upended what we know about the history of humanity in the Americas. The evidence pushes back the arrival of humans in the Americas by thousands of years.

Andrew RossiMarch 29, 2026

A Glenrock couple out rockhounding last month found a mysterious Cheyenne Frontier Days coin along the bank of the North Platte River. It’s a rare “Frontier Buck," once used like currency at the Daddy of 'Em All rodeo and events.

Glenrock Couple Unearths Mystery Cheyenne Frontier Days Coin Along Riverbank

A Glenrock couple out rockhounding last month found a mysterious Cheyenne Frontier Days coin along the bank of the North Platte River. It’s a rare “Frontier Buck," once used like currency at the Daddy of 'Em All rodeo and events.

Renée JeanMarch 29, 2026

Chuck Brown’s hobby is collecting old tractors and buggies and taking them to parades.

Wyoming People: Chuck Brown, 'Mr. Wheatland,' Doesn't Have Time To Slow Down

Nearing 90, Wheatland entrepreneur Chuck Brown still works every day, devoted to serving others through business, public service and faith. Married to his wife Katie for 65 years, you might see "Mr. Wheatland" on one of his vintage tractors or buggies.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 29, 2026

In 1884, a 34-year-old member of the British Parliament named Gilbert Leigh headed across the sea during a legislative break to hunt sheep in the Bighorn Mountains. He fell off a cliff more than 100 feet into Tensleep Canyon to his death.

Wyoming History: The British Parliament Member Who Fell To His Death In Tensleep Canyon

In 1884, a 34-year-old member of the British Parliament traveled to Wyoming during a legislative break to hunt sheep in the Bighorn Mountains. It was not a successful trip as he fell off a cliff more than 100 feet into Tensleep Canyon to his death.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 29, 2026

Atlantic City was a Wyoming gold rush boom town that drew fortune-seekers from all over. Deadly winters and dangerous work made for a tough life that raised generations of even tougher kids — a legacy that still defines the town.

Growing Up In Atlantic City, The Wyoming Gold Rush Town That Had No Mercy

Growing up in Wyoming's Atlantic City was tough. Childhood ended as soon as a kid could swing an axe. This was no Victorian picture-book village. This was a mining town clinging to a dusty slope in the high country where survival was a daily challenge.

Renée JeanMarch 29, 2026

Kristin Hugo of Kemmerer discovered a passion for animal bones and began collecting them as a hobby. This hobby has become her life as she spends hours on hiking tours looking for bones and carcasses. She now shares this fascination of all things dead on social media and hopes to soon start offering ‘bone-tours’ to show others how to search out carcasses in nature.

Wyoming Bone Hunter Obsessed With Wildlife — As Long As It's Dead

Kristin Hugo of Kemmerer has a fascination with dead things — especially wildlife. While bones and rotting animals are avoided by most, she seeks them out. The bone-hunter is on a mission to share her passion for remains with others.

Jackie DorothyMarch 28, 2026

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