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Wyoming Radio Icon Bob Beck Back On The Air At Syracuse University
For 34 years, Bob Beck was a familiar voice on Wyoming radio. He retired three years ago and moved to Syracuse, New York. The university there has lured him out of retirement to teach and go back on the air.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 17, 2025

They Thought The Biker Laying Face-Down By Wyoming Road Was Dead, Then He Groaned
When two electricians from Casper found a biker lying face-down along Wyoming Highway 28 on Monday, they thought he was dead. Then he groaned. "They're my dad's angels,” sobbed the man's daughter from an Intensive Care Unit at the University of Utah Hospital.
Zakary SonntagAugust 17, 2025

Wyoming History: Jimmy Stewart’s P-51 Was Banned In Wyoming, Crashed In Nebraska
Banned from flying over Wyoming in 1955, the famed P-51 Mustang once owned by Hollywood star Jimmy Stewart crashed in Nebraska. But a restored version of the aircraft still thrills aviation fans across the country.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 16, 2025

Air Force To Blow Up Cybertrucks With Missiles To Practice Terrorism Response
The Air Force plans to use Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice because there’s concern that terrorists might start using the hulking vehicles. According to contracting documents, the Cybertrucks have features that could make them formidable.
Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2025

The Pop vs. Soda vs. Coke Controversy: What Do You Call Soft Drinks In Wyoming
Did you grow up calling soft drinks “soda” or “pop” — or even “Coke” as they do in the South? Maybe you say “soda pop.” In Wyoming, it's all over the map.
Jake NicholsAugust 16, 2025

Lost Dog Covered In Ticks Found On Wyoming Highway Reunited With Family 1,000 Miles Away
An Australian shepherd named Rusty was found lost, scared, and covered in ticks along a highway near Shoshoni months ago. A microchip helped reunite Rusty with his owner’s family 1,000 miles away in Oklahoma.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 16, 2025

Sturgis In The Rear View Mirror: A Father’s Memory Lives On At The Annual Rally
Another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has come and gone. For Jennifer Dyke, who has made the pilgrimage for decades, it's an annual honoring of her father’s passion for riding and preserves a family tradition shared by bikers from around the world.
Zakary SonntagAugust 16, 2025

Wyoming's Run The Red Desert 50K Ultra-Marathon Abounds With Wildlife, Scenery
Now in its 11th year, the Run the Red Desert ultra-marathon, is a hidden gem in the ultra-running community. The September race allows athletes to run in the largest unfenced area in the continental U.S. The route runs along the Oregon Trail for miles and is abundant with wildlife.
Don CoggerAugust 16, 2025

Casper Couple Dedicated To Helping Disabled People Live Full, Independent Lives
Kids and adults with developmental disabilities are often overlooked by mainstream society, but not by Nick and Kerin Dillon. The Casper couple is dedicated to helping them live full, independent lives.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 15, 2025

Wyoming People: Brittany Heseltine Is A Real Working Cowgirl And Range Rider
Brittany Heseltine is foreman and range rider for the Upper Green River Cattle Association. She has 3 horses, 4 dogs, 4 other range riders, and 800 cattle in her charge. She spends 5 months each year, June through October, mostly on her own, working in the shadow of the Wind River Range.
John ThompsonAugust 15, 2025

Why Is An African Antelope On A Wyoming Air Force Base T-Shirt?
In a mix-up over different meanings of the term “antelope,” the F.E. Warren Base Exchange store ended up with T-shirts depicting an African antelope, not a Wyoming pronghorn.
Mark HeinzAugust 14, 2025

Gerry Spence, Famed Defense Attorney And Wyoming Native, Dies At 96
One of the most famous trial attorneys of the 20th century and a proud son of Wyoming, Gerry Spence, died overnight Wednesday, at the age of 96. Spence was a legend among the trial bar — especially for his civil practice and criminal defense work.
Clair McFarlandAugust 14, 2025