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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

Born in a wagon belonging to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Glenn “Shorty” Kischko spent his life riding, roping and crafting realism for legendary Wild West shows. Then military service in war and personal tragedy reshaped his later years.

Wyoming History: Shorty Kischko Was Born Into Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

Born in a wagon belonging to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Shorty Kischko spent his life riding and roping for legendary Wild West shows. "I saw the Wild West Show come into its own, I saw it thrive as a part of the West, and I saw it die,” he said.

Jackie DorothyMarch 28, 2026

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Eating Wyoming: Lander's Cowfish Gets National Nod As ‘Best In Wyoming'

Lander’s Cowfish restaurant has earned a national nod from Tasting Table, which named it Wyoming’s best small-town restaurant. Not a stranger to national recognition, it received a James Beard nomination earlier for the restaurant’s chef, Chris McDonald.

Renée JeanMarch 28, 2026

Buffalo Navy veteran Lonnie Frericks thought his dream of being a farmer was past. Then he came to Buffalo, Wyoming, where the veteran and a tiny runt goat named Tenacity crossed paths. “If you live, I’ll take care of you,” he promised.

Meet Tenacity, The Tiny Runt Goat Helping 20-Year Buffalo Navy Veteran Heal

A Navy veteran thought his dream of being a farmer was past. Then he moved to Buffalo, Wyoming, where the veteran and a tiny runt goat named Tenacity crossed paths. “If you live, I’ll take care of you,” he promised.

Renée JeanMarch 28, 2026

When Wyoming’s most-decorated soldier returned to Vietnam as part of a Wyoming PBS documentary, he did not expect to meet a man who witnessed his actions at a battle that led to a Medal of Honor nomination. The words his former foe spoke “changed” his life.

Lee Alley, Wyoming's Most Decorated Veteran: Life Changed By Former Vietnamese Foe

When Wyoming’s most-decorated soldier returned to Vietnam as part of a Wyoming PBS documentary, he did not expect to meet a man who witnessed his actions at a battle that led to a Medal of Honor nomination. The words his former foe spoke “changed” his life.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 27, 2026

Sculptor LaQuincy Reed, Curator Harvey Deselms and Donor Michael Tyler worked together to make it possible to produce a new bronze statue in honor of Barney Ford, a former slave who built the fanciest hotel in Cheyenne when Wyoming was still a territory.

How A Runaway Slave Found A New Life As Cheyenne's Rich 'Black Baron'

Barney L. Ford, a runaway slave who brought elegance to the rugged tent city of Cheyenne, built a fortune and became known as the city's "Black Barron" was recently honored with a bronze statue. It stands across from where his famous hotel once stood.

Jackie DorothyMarch 26, 2026

Michael Punke talks to Laramie County Community College students about his book, "The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge." HIs book, which inspired the Oscar-winning movie, The Revenant, weaves a lot of Wyoming into it. That's because Punke was born in Lovell and grew up in Torrington.

The Untold Wyoming Story Behind The Oscar-Winning Movie, ‘The Revenant’

The Oscar-winning movie, “The Revenant,” has a lot of Wyoming woven into it. That’s because the book that inspired it was written by Lovell-born and Torrington-raised author Michael Punke. “I’m very much a product of Wyoming public schools,” he said.

Renée JeanMarch 26, 2026

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Smithsonian Voting Exhibit Tours Wyoming, Museums Put Democracy On Display

The "Voices and Votes" traveling exhibit on American democracy and voting history will begin a six-stop tour across Wyoming starting April 18 in Sheridan. It’s based on a display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.

David MadisonMarch 26, 2026

Screengrab from the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch"

Wyomingites Hope Yellowstone Spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' Stays True (With Guns, Explosions)

Wyomingites say they hope "Dutton Ranch," the fourth spinoff series in the "Yellowstone" franchise stays true to itself and to ranching (but with continued guns and explosions). The nine-episode series, which takes place in Texas, launches May 15.

Andrew RossiMarch 25, 2026

El Nino climate pattern, illustration (Getty). Inset: Meteorologist Don Day

Although Good For Wyoming, Predictions Of A 'Super El Niño" Greeted By Skepticism

Don't count Wyoming meteorologist Don Day as a believer in a much-repeated forecast for a "Super El Niño." Although he says conditions for an El Niño, which would bring moisture to Wyoming, are good, he says it's too early to predict a "super" version.

Andrew RossiMarch 24, 2026

America’s first extreme sport has roots going back 300 to 400 years. Called Indian Relay, the sport is moving its championship to Cheyenne Frontier Days’ Park. CEO Tom Hirsig said, "You will not be disappointed in the excitement of Indian Relay races.”

Hirsig Thrilled That Indian Relay Coming To Cheyenne Frontier Days

America’s first extreme sport has roots going back 300 to 400 years. Called Indian Relay, the sport is moving its championship to Cheyenne Frontier Days’ Park. CEO Tom Hirsig said, "You will not be disappointed in the excitement of Indian Relay races.”

Renée JeanMarch 23, 2026

Wyoming singer Ned LeDoux duets with the late Dan Seals on “God Must Be a Cowboy,” performs at Red Rocks, and makes his film debut. It's been a milestone year for the rising star, celebrating his roots and father Chris LeDoux’s legacy.

A Big Year For Ned LeDoux: Film Debut, Red Rocks, And A Duet With Dan Seals

The past year has been big for Wyoming singer Ned LeDoux including a duet with the late Dan Seals. LeDoux doesn’t know why the Seals estate chose him for the new version of “God Must Be a Cowboy,” but it’s his favorite of all Seals’ many great hits.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Wind River Brewing Company and the town of Pinedale draw their water from Fremont Lake, and the beer drinkers are among the beneficiaries.

Wyoming Brewers Say It's All About The Water

Wyoming brewers say great beer starts with what comes out of the ground — water. “That’s why our beer’s so good,” Wind River Brewing Company head brewer Thomas Simms says. "We have glacier-fed water that serves as a base for the beer, and it’s delicious.”

David MadisonMarch 22, 2026

Banana Ball was born out of the idea of making baseball more fast-paced, entertaining, and fun.

Casper Couple Bets Big On Bringing Banana Ball To Wyoming

Casper Spuds baseball team owners are leading a creative campaign to bring an entertaining Banana Ball game to Casper by 2027. Banana Ball was pioneered by the Savannah Bananas, often called the Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

The University of Wyoming’s mascot, Pistol Pete, was an enigma. He had burst onto the football field with his gun, creating pandemonium and great cheers from the fans. Where he came from, no one seemed to know until John Waggener started chasing down leads.

How Pistol Pete, The University Of Wyoming's Cowboy Mascot, Came To Be

For decades, no one quite knew how Pistol Pete, the University of Wyoming's mascot, came to be. UW historian John Waggener went on a mission to find out. It all began with a San Jose State cheerleader who was chased off the field as a Spartan in 1969.

Jackie DorothyMarch 22, 2026

Cheyenne railroad enthusiast Michael Pannell is rescuing remnants of the abandoned Chicago, Burlington & Quincy line in Wyoming before time and landowners have erased them for good.

Cheyenne Railroad Historian Rushing To Save Abandoned Rail Line Before It Disappears

Cheyenne railroad historian Michael Pannell is walking the defunct Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail line in Wyoming to rescue remnants of it before time and landowners have erased them for good. "It was a rural, slow, quiet little railway," he says.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Casper native Dean Conger was 32 and a photojournalist for The Denver Post in 1959 when he got a job offer from National Geographic. He spent the next 30 years taking photos of presidents and astronauts, while earning a reputation as one of Nat Geo’s best.

What A Life! Casper’s Dean Conger Spent Decades As Top National Geographic Photographer

Casper native Dean Conger spent 30 years at National Geographic traveling the globe taking photos of presidents, astronauts and world leaders. Winning many national awards, his photos resulted in the book "Journey Across Russia: The Soviet Union Today.”

Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2026

South Dakota will revive a controversial Mount Rushmore fireworks show this year to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. Critics cite wildfire danger and Indigenous land claims, while local tourism leaders anticipate an economic boom.

Not Everybody Happy About Fireworks Display At Mount Rushmore For America's 250th

It may be one of the most beautiful places to have a fireworks display, but not everyone is happy about the upcoming show at Mount Rushmore for the nation's 250th birthday. Some Native Americans say the ground is sacred while others cite fire danger.

Kate MeadowsMarch 21, 2026

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