Josh Allen Is A Great Quarterback But Even A Better Person
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81-Year-Old Man Selling His Prairie Dog Vacuuming Business
An 81-year-old Colorado man who spent more than 30 years vacuuming up prairie dogs as part of his pest control business says he’s ready to sell his equipment and pass along his knowledge, should the right person come along.
175-Foot Lawn Design Shows Off University of Wyoming Grad’s Cowboy Spirit
Jake Edmunds is a BIG fan of Wyoming Cowboy football. And he’s shown it in a BIG way – by mowing a 175-foot high replica of “Steamboat,” the Wyoming Cowboys icon, into his lawn just outside Sheridan.
Wyoming Man Recalls Career As Navigator In 2,000mph SR-71 Aircraft
Wyoming’s Ted Ross was a navigator in one of the most powerful airplanes in the world, the SR-71. It traveled more than 2,000 miles an hour at 80,000 feet altitude which means you could cross the state of Nebraska in 7 1/2 minutes.
Star Valley’s Jay Osmond Celebrates Premier Of “The Osmonds” Musical
Wyoming’s Jay Osmond celebrated the premier of “The Osmonds” musical which debuted in London to rave reviews in London on Tuesday.
Civil War Uniform Button Discovered At Little Bighorn Battlefield
Visitors to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument on Monday discovered a 146-year-old cuff button from a uniform worn in the battle where Gen. Custer was killed in 1876.
Goodbye To Nearly Century-Old Water Tower In Yoder, Wyoming
Despite having a new and much better water system now, the town’s public works director said it was heartbreaking to watch the tower from 1927 be removed.
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University of Wyoming Law Student Reunited With Family’s Tribal Headdress In England
A UW law student traveled to a London museum last month to see her great-great grandfather’s headdress which is in a storage facility. Chief Yellow Calf is considered one of the Northern Arapaho’s most important and respected leaders. UW leaders are working to bring it back home.
Douglas Man Launches His Own Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunt in Fremont Canyon
A Douglas man who spent eight years trying to track down Forrest Fenn’s treasure has hidden his own treasure in Wyoming and is inviting people to join the “Gonzo Treasure Hunt.”
Life Lessons From The Park County Fair In Powell, Wyoming
Both Fina and Tiegan attend Cody High School and participate in 4H raising small livestock. They pick their own fair projects each year. Tiegan is showing her lamb and rabbit, “Buddy,” as well as art and baking submissions.
Chris Navarro Wind Turbine Art Project Moves Forward In Casper
Wyoming artist Chris Navarro is awaiting the delivery of 12 used turbine blades. He will be using them to create a giant “Wind Cathedral” sculpture in downtown Casper.
25 Bronze Statues Installed In Cheyenne Capitol Bronze Project And 30 More Planned
Around 25 bronze statues have been installed throughout downtown Cheyenne so far and 30 more are planned. Some statues have cost more than $40,000 each.
Simpsons, Cheneys Break Ground At Mineta-Simpson Institute At Heart Mountain On Saturday
The Simpsons, the Minetas, and the Cheneys came together on Saturday for the groundbreaking of the 7,341-sq.ft. Mineta-Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.
Laramie Food Truck Owner Aims To Break Chicken Wing World Record Next Year
Trent Weitzel, the owner of Laramie’s Weitzel’s Wings (Double Dubs) and Josh Allen’s favorite wing spot, is going to attempt to break a world record for selling the most chicken wings in 24 hours.
Nurses Honored As Hometown Heroes At Cheyenne Frontier Days For Saving Life
Two medical professionals from Cheyenne, who saved a Walmart employee’s life last November, were given a standing ovation as “hometown heroes” on Thursday in front of a packed crowd at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
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Bob Murray’s Journey From Wind River Reservation To U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Bob Murray grew up on the Wind River Reservation and went on to be the chief federal law enforcement officer for the state of Wyoming. He retired in June, 2022.
Rawlins Church Celebrates 140th Year This Week; One Of The Oldest Churches In Wyoming
On Monday, the France Memorial United Methodist Church in Rawlins was commemorated for its 140th year. It’s one of the oldest churches in the state of Wyoming.
Green River Man Who Saved Family In Burning House Receives Hero’s Welcome At Cheyenne Frontier Days
A Green River man who risked his life earlier this year by entering a burning house to save the lives of a woman and her youngest child was honored on Tuesday by Cheyenne Frontier Days.
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John Mayer, Dave Chappelle, Bob Weir To Hold Yellowstone Benefit Concerts
Musician John Mayer will host fundraiser concerts alongside bandmate Bob Weir and comedian Dave Chapelle next month to benefit the Yellowstone area that was devastated by flooding earlier this summer/
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Air Force Thunderbirds Ready To Roar Over Cheyenne (Weather Permitting)
The world’s largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, is in full swing this week and the Air Force
Thunderbirds are slated to perform, weather permitting, on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.
Heroes! WYDOT Workers Save Ducklings From Certain Death After Falling Through Cattle Guard
A Wyoming Department of Transportation crew saved eight ducklings from certain death after they fell through a cattle guard in Wapiti, Wyoming.
Wild West Balloon Fest Returns To Cody After 7 Years
After ending for good in 2015, the Wild West Balloon Fest is being “relaunched” in Cody this weekend.
Hunger, Courage, A Good Wife: Cheyenne Frontier Days Caterer’s Recipe For Success
Nate Janousek grew up poor as a latchkey kid in an impoverished family in Nebraska. Now his business is the official caterer of Cheyenne Frontier Days and many of the largest outdoor events in the country.
Former Cheyenne Policeman Now Makes Studio Scale Models For Lucasfilm, Disney
After 20 years in the military and another eight with the Cheyenne Police, Steve Neisen now works full-time creating studio scale models for Lucasfilm and other major movie companies.
Central Wyoming College Students Trek To Mount Everest To Test Climate Sensor Technology
Five Central Wyoming College students trek to Mount Everest in May to test new climate sensor technology.
Casper Doctor Summits Denali; Has Summited Highest Peaks On Five Continents
With the summiting of Denali in June, Casper doctor Joe McGinley has summited the highest peaks in five out of the seven continents. Antarctica is next, he said.
Wyoming’s Dessie Bebout: Veteran, Caregiver And Almost Pilot Celebrates At 102
In honor of a life that saw her feed the hungry and care for the sick in Shoshoni, as well as serve in a special military program for women in World War II and almost become a licensed pilot, Hudson Mayor Mike Anderson on May 30 declared a new town holiday: Dessie Bebout Day.
Nine Collegiate Teams Competing In Coast-To-Coast American Solar Challenge Pit Stop In Lander
Nine different collegiate teams competing in the coast-to-coast American Solar Challenge drove their solar cars through Lander on Wednesday on their way to finish line in Oregon.
Kidnapped 150-Pound Sinclair Dinosaur Returned; Cheyenne Family Thanks Community For Support
When a 150-pound Sinclair dinosaur was stolen from a Cheyenne family’s front yard, the community rallied to find it. The theft went viral on Facebook and in the middle of the night, the dinosaur was returned.
Cheyenne Marathoner, World Record Holder For 1st To Race On Every Continent, To Run In Record 192nd Country In August
Cheyenne’s Brent Weigner, the 73-year-old world record-holder in marathons, will set a new world record next month when he runs a marathon in Liberia, his 192nd country.
Prison Captain Thanks Torrington Inmates For Volunteering To Help During Lingle Flood
Immediately after the flooding occurred in Lingle, Wyoming last week, nearly 75 inmates at the prison in Torrington volunteered to fill sandbags. Of those, nearly two dozen were chosen and filled more than 600 sandbags.
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Vandalized And Abandoned Flag Pole On Remote Wyoming Highway Gets New Life Just In Time For July 4
After vandals toppled a flag pole on a remote stretch of highway in northwestern Wyoming, Greybull community members rallied to replace the flag pole and flag just in time for July 4.
Wyoming July 4 Celebrations: Why Lander’s Fireworks Show Is Spectacular
Lander’s 14-hour pyrotechnics show on July 4 is a mixture of the fire department’s official fireworks show and townspeople in more than 40 different locations where neighbors have banded together to outdo each other.
Campbell County Ranchers Throw Surprise Wedding At Branding
There’s probably not much more “authentically Wyoming” than having a wedding at a branding. That’s what two ranchers did earlier this month out on the plains of northeastern Wyoming.
Chris Navarro Proposes Taking Used Turbine Blades & Making Giant “Windhenge” Project
Renowned Wyoming sculptor Chris Navarro was bothered by used turbine blades filling up landfills. So he proposed taking some of them and creating a giant “Windhenge” sculpture where events could be held in Casper.
The New Pioneers: New Arrivals Thrive In Chugwater, Wyoming
The town of Chugwater, Wyoming is coming alive. One of the newcomers, Josh Hopkins, is planning on historically restoring the town’s old Conoco station, complete with an attendant in a bow tie and cap who not only fills the gas tank, but also washes the windshield.
The Very First “Friday Night Lights” Happened In Midwest, Wyoming In 1925
The tiny town of Midwest, Wyoming has a little-known claim to fame – it was the location of the very first high school football game played at night under electric lights.
‘We Are The Sheriff’: Residents of Jeffrey City, Wyoming (Pop. 35) Take Care Of Each Other
With its ironic name, the sparse village of Jeffrey City, south of Riverton, is about 60 miles from the nearest hospital, police station or grocery store. Its last sheriff’s deputy, J. Dee Darnell, passed away in 2017 at the age of 67.
Cheyenne Mom And Daughter Crafting Beds Out Of Meal Delivery Kits For Rescued Dogs
A Cheyenne woman and her mother are collecting insulation from meal delivery kits to make pet beds for rescued animals.
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There Is At Least One Working Pay Phone Left In Wyoming, But There’s Gotta Be More
Cowboy State Daily has tracked down at least one working pay phone left in the state of Wyoming. But there’s gotta be more…
Casper Humane Society Rescues 13 Dogs Scheduled To Be Killed In Texas
The Casper Humane Society on Sunday took in 13 dogs that were scheduled to be killed due to overcrowding at an animal shelter in Texas.
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Sentenced For Life, Wyoming Inmates Are Able To Make Positive Impacts On World By Training Rescue Dogs
For James Boulé, an inmate serving a life sentence, training rescue dogs and now his new puppy Atlas is a rare chance after the nearly 26 years he’s served so far to have a positive impact on the world on both sides of the prison’s walls.
Green River Man Honored For Saving Woman, Boy From Burning House
A Green River man was honored this week for his heroism after he saved a woman and her young son from a burning house in Sweetwater County earlier this year.
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Al Simpson To Give Eulogy For His “Oldest Friend” Norm Mineta In June
Former Sen. Al Simpson will give the eulogy for his “oldest friend” Norm Mineta, who served as a congressman and led both the Dept of Commerce and Dept of Transportation. Simpson and Mineta met as Boy Scouts in Wyoming in the 1940s. Simpson in Cody and Mineta on at a Japanese internment camp on Heart Mountain
“Hobo Haven” Discovered After Demolition of Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming
When the Shoshoni Motel in Shoshoni, Wyoming was demolished last month, it turned out there was more vacancy than expected. An underground room complete with carved-out shelves was discovered under the dilapidated 70-year-old motel.
UPDATE: Adoption Begins At Cheyenne Animal Shelter Following 58 Large Dog Rescue
UPDATE: Although there are still 200 animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter following a rescue of 58 large dogs at a “hoarder’s house” last week, the dogs are beginning to get adopted.
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Lovell Officers Praised For Rescuing Boy From House Fire
Lovell police officer Dusty Schultz received the “Lifesaver Award” for saving the life of an 8-year-old boy who was trapped in a house fire in Lovell.
Cheyenne Man Says Flight Erupted In Cheers, National Anthem When Mask Mandate Ended
A Cheyenne man said passengers on his Delta flight cheered and sang the National Anthem when they
were informed about 15 minutes into a flight that the mask mandate on airlines was lifted Monday evening.
Furniture Makers Keep Wyoming’s Molesworth Style Alive; Originals Get Astronomical Prices
While two authentic chairs crafted by Wyoming artisan Thomas Molesworth recently sold for $94,000, Molesworth replicas made in Cody still run between $8,000 – $12,000.
Laramie Woman Sets Sights On Ending Human Trafficking In Wyoming
Today, at age 40, Laramie’s Ashleigh Chapman has achieved her childhood mission as a national and global human rights lawyer working to end all forms of trafficking, including in Wyoming.
Laramie Restaurant Prepares For Premiere of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives’ Episode
A popular Laramie restaurant is preparing for its time in the spotlight with its appearance Friday in a segment of the Food Network series “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
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Stop Sign In Middle Of Nowhere, Wyoming May Not Get Buried By Snow This Year
It’s a sad time for contestants who annually pick the date that a stop sign on Togwotee Pass gets buried by snow. This year, it appears, the stop sign will not be completely engulfed by snow and prizes will not be awarded.
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Iconic Moulton Barns Of Teton County Have Colorful History
It’s an image familiar to anyone with an interest in the Grand Teton mountain range. A shot of the sunrise with the Tetons in the background and a weathered barn in the foreground.
Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson, Ciara Visit Hospitalized Casper Teens In Colorado
New Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara on Tuesday visited with two hospitalized Casper teens at the Children’s Hospital in Denver. The teenagers were burned in a flash fire earlier this month in a shop west of Casper.
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Former Game Show Host Left L.A. & Nashville For Life In Cody, Wyoming
Although Cody resident Dan Miller said being a game show host was the “perfect job in television,” he left the bright lights of Hollywood and the big stars of Nashville 20 years ago for a quieter life in Wyoming.
Powell Grad Gets Grammy Nomination For Best Chamber Music Performance
Former Powell resident Monte Nickles has been nominated with the JACK Quarter for a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance category.
Douglas Couple Escapes Ukraine With Adopted Children
Surrounded by warfare, a Douglas, Wyoming couple escaped first to Moldova and then to Poland just days after adopting two special needs children in the Odessa area of Ukraine.
East Coast “Horse Kid” Marries Wyoming Cowboy, Lives Out Dream on Ranch in Carlile
A few years ago, mutual friends introduced the Pennsylvania native to a fourth-generation Wyoming rancher. Though she never set out to deliberately marry a cowboy, she admitted that it was a nice surprise that has worked out really well.
Cheyenne Bar Stops Selling Russian Vodka Over Ukraine Invasion
In front of a raucous, and somewhat lubricated, crowd, the Four Winds Bar in Cheyenne poured out dozens of bottles of Stoli Vodka as a way to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Winter Chariot Racing Raises Money To Help With Medical Bills For Wyo Children In Shriners Hospital
The annual winter chariot race in Afton last weekend raised thousands of dollars for Wyoming families facing steep medical bills whose children are at the Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City.
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Greybull Man’s Life Saved By Medical Device Championed By Late Father
A first responder used an automated external defibrillator to revive 25-year-old Nick Murdoch whose father Paul led the way in Wyoming to for the portable defibrillators to be placed in every emergency response vehicle in the state.
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22,000+ Students Participating in 6th Annual Wyoming Random Act of Kindness Week
More than 22,000 Wyoming students, 2,000 Wyoming workers and 100 Wyoming families all signed up with Kindness Wyoming to embrace Random Acts of Kindness Week from Feb. 13-19.
Cheyenne WWII Medal Of Honor Recipient Memorialized In Graphic Novel
A Cheyenne native who was a Medal of Honor recipient has been memorialized in a new graphic novel issued by the Association of the U.S. Army.
Severely Burned Woman Leaves Hospital Months After Jumping Into Yellowstone Geyser
A woman who was severely burned on 91% of her body below her chest after jumping into a Yellowstone geyser to rescue her dog has been released from a hospital.
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Ariana Grande’s Pigs Receive New Houses From Wyo Students At Kindness Ranch
Four pigs living at the Kindness Ranch whose room and board were paid for by pop singer Ariana Grande received new houses this week made by Wyoming students.
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Green River Man Encourages People To Be Kind After Saving Family From Fire
Ryan Pasborg did not even stop to think about the danger he was going into when he went inside of the burning house last week.
Two Sheridan County Youths To Represent Wyoming in U.S. Senate Youth Program in DC
Two Sheridan County youths will attend meetings and briefings with U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court justices, cabinet leaders, and senior members of the national media.
100-Year-Old Cheyenne Library Book Found In Virginia Beach
The staff at the Laramie County Library System got a surprise last week when a Virginia resident let them know they had discovered a 100-year-old library book at an antique mall.
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Wyoming Game And Fish, Landowners Save Moose Calf From Icy Pond
The Game and Fish Department’s rescue of a moose calf from an icy pond in Teton County is usually not possible because of a number of factors. Last month, they pulled it off, however.
Green River Man Hailed For Saving Family From Burning House
A Green River man risked his life on Tuesday to save a woman and her youngest child from a burning house in Jamestown on Tuesday and is being hailed for his actions.
Cody Woman Reunited With Cabbage Patch Doll She Lost 37 Years Ago
A Cody woman lost her prized Cabbage Patch doll 37 years ago. Last week, she found him.
Cody Veterinarian Saves Horses’ Lives With Prosthetics
A catastrophic injury doesn’t have to mean a death sentence for a horse. Dr. Ted Vlahos specializes in fitting horses for prosthetic limbs.
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Powell Man Recognized For Worldwide Stamp Collection
His early and persistent interest in Hungarian stamps has landed him in an unusual position. Working from his study in his Powell home, Learned serves as treasurer of the Society of Hungarian Philately.
Cowboy State Daily’s Annual Interview With Santa Claus
Once again, Cowboy State Daily’s Jim Angell was successful in lining-up an exclusive interview with Santa Claus.
Make-A-Wish Wyoming Helps Dubois Cancer Patient Get His Own YouTube Channel
12-year-old Oughen Karn from Dubois was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago — and thanks to Make-A-Wish Wyoming, his dream of having his own YouTube channel has come true.
Hero Bridger Walker Gets To Hang Out With Tom Holland On ‘Spider-Man’ Set
Cheyenne boy Bridger Walker got the opportunity of a lifetime earlier this year when he visited the set of the latest Marvel film, “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
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Bridger Walker: Cheyenne Boy’s Heroism Led To Renaming Of World Boxing Council Weight Class (And Much More)
Ever since Bridger Walker stepped in front of his younger sister to protect her from an attacking dog, he’s received support from people around the world who wanted to commend him for his bravery.
Country Singer Walker Hayes Gives Cheyenne High School Shout Out For Viral Video
Country singer Walker Hayes likely brightened a number of students and teachers’ days this week when he gave a shout out to Cheyenne’s East High School online.
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Wyoming People Who Have Received Holiday Assistance Give Back By Volunteering
Jacque Sims, who has been the Holiday Helpers coordinator for over 20 years, said she has witnessed countless ways in which people give back to the organization after being helped themselves.
Wyoming Barn Find: 1958 Chevy Bel Air Stashed in Lander Barn for 40 Years
A peek through the doors with a little assistance from a flashlight showed that the 1958 Chevy Bel Air was still in prime condition — if just a little worse for wear.
Powell Man Hires Diver to Rescue Late Father’s Fly Rod From Bottom Of Cody Reservoir
While paddling to a good spot, the straps securing his father’s fly rod to the raft came loose and it sank to the bottom of the lake.
Wyoming Christmas Light Guy Battles 70mph Winds, Sub-Freezing Temps
To put up Christmas lights in Wyoming, you have to be tough. That means battling the 70mph winds and snow.
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch: Pet Of The Week
Say hello to Abigail Curly Tail! This adorable, petite, 5-year-old black cat is just an absolute love.
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Wyoming Christmas Tree Permits Now Available On BLM Public Lands
Christmas tree permits are available at BLM Wyoming field offices and online.
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Wyoming’s Ram Center: Where Broken Men Come To Get Whole
Never give up hope: At age 50, Scott is finally ready to tackle his problems head on as he celebrates more than six months of sobriety at the Ram Center in northeastern Wyoming.
University Of Wyoming Hosting Rock Art Exhibition In Honor Of Boy Attacked By Dog
The University of Wyoming is hosting an exhibit of some of the thousands of rocks sent to the young Cheyenne boy who saved his sister last year from an attacking dog.
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Rescue Animals Enjoy Halloween Pumpkins From Cowboy State Daily
Cowboy State Daily delivered Halloween pumpkins to the Kindness Ranch so the rescue animals could enjoy some pumpkin treats.
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Wyoming Animal Rescue Ranch Looking For Halloween Pumpkins As Exotic Treats
The Kindness Animal Ranch is asking for Halloween pumpkins to share with their rescue animals as exotic treats.
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Hull’s Half Acre: A Dozen Dinghies in the Desert”
Recycled boats grace the skyline on a hill overlooking U.S. Highway 310 north of Frannie. The sculpture was created by an area artist who hopes it will remind viewers of the value of time with family and friends.
Cheyenne Hospital Offering Gas Cards To Cancer Patients
The cancer center at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is offering gas gift cards to cancer patients who must regularly travel to the capital city for treatment.
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