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A glitch in the software of this electronic sign at Alpine Animal Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming, shows it's minus 196 degrees. If true, it would by far be the coldest place ever recorded on the planet.

Temperatures To Plunge 40 Degrees Across Much Of Wyoming

Wednesday morning will be the last warm weather for the rest of the week across much of Wyoming, as Don Day and other meteorologists predict a 40-degree drop in temps starting Wednesday. “It is going to get colder and stay cool for several days,” he said.

Jackie DorothyApril 21, 2026

“Have you seen this bird?” the Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking people after a pet cockatiel named Olivia flew out of her home Sunday. The bird’s owner says there haven’t been any sightings, but she’s grateful people are looking.

‘Have You Seen This Bird?’ Teton County Searches For Missing Cockatiel Named Olivia

“Have you seen this bird?” the Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking people after a pet cockatiel named Olivia flew out of her home Sunday. The bird’s owner says there haven’t been any sightings, but she’s grateful people are looking.

Kolby FedoreApril 20, 2026

A Wyoming college student and mother says a commercial truck driver’s quick reaction saved her from a potentially fatal head-on crash on state Highway 210 on Monday. “I thought I was going to die,” she said, adding her mother died in a head-on in 2019.

'I Thought I Was Going to Die’: Trucker’s Quick Action Saves Woman From Head-On

A Wyoming college student and mother says a commercial truck driver’s quick reaction saved her from a potentially fatal head-on crash on state Highway 210 on Monday. “I thought I was going to die,” she said, adding her mother died in a head-on in 2019.

Kolby FedoreApril 20, 2026

The students at the Homestead Learning microschool in Gillette hosted their second-annual business fair, selling their handmade products and baked goods as part of the school's foundational principle of teaching entrepreneurial skills. 

Campbell County One-Room Schoolhouse Grows As Microschool Trend Catches Fire

The microschool started 18 months ago in Campbell County with eight students and a dream for building an alternative learning environment has since doubled in size and added a teacher. About 2% of the nation’s student population is microschooled.

Jen KocherApril 20, 2026

Maury Jones used Shadow as part of a guiding business for many years.

Jackson Rescue A Happy Retirement Home For Old Horses, And The Man Who Loves Them

Jackson Hole Horse Rescue specializes in helping old horses enjoy a happy retirement in a pasture below the Grand Tetons. The founder said it started when his favorite horse developed arthritis. “We just give them a good old folk's home," he said.

Dale KillingbeckApril 19, 2026

A yellow boat dumped in the middle of the desert north of Rock Springs stands out to a 30-year trash removal veteran as unusual and head-scratching. Someone went to a lot of trouble to dump it there, but they could’ve taken it to the landfill for free.

Someone Went To A Lot Of Trouble To Dump A Yellow Boat In The Middle Of Desert

A yellow boat dumped in the middle of the desert north of Rock Springs stands out to a 30-year trash removal veteran as unusual and head-scratching. Someone went to a lot of trouble to dump it there, but they could’ve taken it to the landfill for free.

Andrew RossiApril 19, 2026

Ernest Whaley, the son of Clifford Whaley, lived in Wyoming for a few years after the death of his first wife. He returned to New York, his hometown, when his mom asked him to come back. The photo of him in his cowboy hat is a prized photo of his family who have always been proud of their Western roots.

Old Photos Reunite New York And Wyoming Branches Of Whaley Family After 125 Years

The Whaley family arrived in Shell, Wyoming, in 1890, and remains in the Big Horn Basin. A son moved to New York in the early 1900s, and his line disappeared until a great-grandson posted old photos, reuniting the Wyoming and New York Whaleys.

Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2026

When he’s not climbing the country music charts, Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux paints wildlife skulls. Dan Patrick, host of “The Dan Patrick Show,” liked one LeDoux sent him so much he showed it off on national television.

TV Host Dan Patrick Shows Off Colorful Cow Skull Painted By Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux

When he’s not climbing the country music charts, Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux paints wildlife skulls. Dan Patrick, host of “The Dan Patrick Show,” liked one LeDoux sent him so much he showed it off on national television.

Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

The cabin was mean to be preserved and refurbished when it was brought to Fort Casper back in 1969, according to local news articles.

Casper's First Home, Built In 1888, Is Barely Standing; Historian Trying To Save

The first home in Casper was built in 1888, but now is barely standing. The plan when it was moved 57 years ago was to restore the house, but never happened. Now with fears it may not survive another winter, a historian is trying to save it.

Dale KillingbeckApril 18, 2026

Left, Beth and Tom Ronketty pose with two photos that they believe are Billy the Kid before he became an outlaw. The photo has been in Beth’s family since the late 1800s and she had grown up with her dad telling her it was Billy before he shamed the family and became an outlaw. Right, the only verified photo of Billy the Kid is this damaged tintype, which sold at an auction in 2011 for $2.3 million.

New Jersey Family Claims It Has 2 Billy The Kid Photos From Before His Outlaw Days

A New Jersey family says it has two photos of Billy the Kid from before he was a notorious outlaw. If true, it would be historic as there has only been one verified image of Billy the Kid, a damaged tintype that sold at auction for $2.3 million.

Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2026

An MC-130J Commando II takes off of Highway 287 during Exercise Agile Chariot, April 30, 2023, honing capabilities linked to Agile Combat Employment. Instead of relying on large, fixed bases and infrastructure, ACE uses smaller, more dispersed locations and teams to rapidly move and support aircraft, pilots, and other personnel to wherever they are needed.

War Games On Wyoming Highway Helped Prepare For Daring Iran U.S. Pilot Rescue

A high-risk special forces rescue of a U.S. fighter pilot in Iran earlier this month echoed war games held in Wyoming in 2023, when the military turned a remote, windswept stretch of highway near Rawlins into a simulated rescue mission for a downed pilot.

Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

In their first interview Thursday since returning from a trip around the moon, the Artemis II astronaut and mission Commander Reid Wiseman credited their training at Wyoming-based NOLS for helping prepare for their mission. NASA has contracted NOLS for more than 45 wilderness expeditions.

Artemis II Astronauts Credit Wyoming-Based NOLS For Prepping Them For Moon Mission

In their first interview Thursday since returning from a trip around the moon, the Artemis II astronauts credited their training at Wyoming-based NOLS for helping prepare for their mission. NASA has contracted NOLS for more than 45 wilderness expeditions.

Kolby FedoreApril 17, 2026

Wyoming American Legion Baseball officials say they’ve had “maybe even thousands” of texts, calls and emails about combining divisions into one 23-team league. “Change is hard,” they say, adding that it will increase competition and draw college scouts.

‘Change Is Hard’: American Legion Baseball Officials Defend Combining Divisions

Wyoming American Legion Baseball officials say they’ve had “maybe even thousands” of texts, calls and emails about combining divisions into one 23-team league. “Change is hard,” they say, adding that it will increase competition and draw college scouts.

Andrew RossiApril 17, 2026

“Elkosaurus” started out as some harmless fun, but has turned into a selfie-trap along Interstate 25 in Wheatland. People are "freaking out about our little Elkosaurus,” says the manager of the Sinclair station about their green dinosaur with elk antlers attached.

People ‘Freaking Out’ Over ‘Elkosaurus,’ Wheatland’s Sinclair Dino With Antlers

“Elkosaurus” started out as some harmless fun, but has turned into a selfie-trap along Interstate 25 in Wheatland. People are "freaking out about our little Elkosaurus,” says the manager of the Sinclair station about its green dinosaur with elk antlers.

Kolby FedoreApril 17, 2026

Many of this year’s Country Music Award nominees have played Jackson’s Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, continuing a legacy of being a favorite venue for up-and-coming stars and country music legends. That includes Entertainer of the Year nominee Ella Langley. She's pictured here performing at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyoming.

Ella Langley, Other CMA Nominees This Year Played Jackson’s Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Many of this year’s Country Music Award nominees, including Entertainer of the Year Ella Langley, have played Jackson’s Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Not only is it a place for up-and-coming stars but country music legends keep coming back.

Kolby FedoreApril 16, 2026

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Freezing Cold Front To Bring Snow, 60 MPH Winds Across Much Of Wyoming

A fast-moving, freezing cold front will bring blizzard conditions with snow and 60 mph winds across much of Wyoming from Thursday afternoon through Saturday. “Folks need to be ready for a shock to the system,” meteorologist Don Day says.

Andrew RossiApril 15, 2026

This refurbished 1971 Ford Bronco Sport sold at auction in Nebraska for $56,000 on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

Vintage Ford Broncos Are Still All The Rage, Easily Selling For $50,000 Or More

First-generation Ford Broncos are all the rage with collectors, easily fetching $50,000 or more. A 1971 Ford Bronco Sport sold at a Nebraska auction Tuesday for $56,000, which a Wyoming vintage Bronco fanatic says was a bargain.

Mark HeinzApril 15, 2026

Wyoming American Legion Baseball started its 2026 season by combining the Double A and Single A levels together. Ryan Brown (pictured), former American Legion coach in Cody and Powell, said “smaller communities don’t have a chance to compete against bigger teams.”

Smaller Wyoming American Legion Baseball Teams Worry They Can No Longer Compete

Wyoming American Legion Baseball started its 2026 season by combining the Double A and Single A levels together. Ryan Brown, a former youth coach in Cody and Powell, said “smaller communities don’t have a chance to compete against bigger teams.”

Andrew RossiApril 14, 2026

The upside-down aircraft as it landed on Sheep Mountain just outside Cody. The Park County Sheriff's Office got the call of a crashed aircraft on Friday morning and were on their way to the scene when they were informed that the pilot was unharmed and didn't need a rescue.

Aircraft Pilot Walks Away from Upside-Down Landing on Mountain near Cody

The pilot of a fixed-wing aircraft landed upside down on Sheep Mountain, just west of Cody, on Friday morning. Remarkably, the pilot was unharmed and is coordinating a helicopter from Bozeman to get his plane off the mountain.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2026

Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who loved french fries and people. Owner Harvey Deselms said she also helped people "while they were dealing with their demons."

Remembering Dot: Cheyenne’s Canine Art Ambassador Who Loved People & French Fries

Cheyenne lost its unofficial art ambassador Friday with the death of Dot, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier who excitedly greeted patrons of a Cheyenne art gallery. Owner Harvey Deselms said she was a "big source of comfort for a lot of people.”

Dale KillingbeckApril 13, 2026

Yolanda Schicker-Siber and Hans Jakob "Kirby" Siber with the small skull of "Lucy," a juvenile Camarasaurus found near Medicine Bow. The skull belongs to a young dinosaur, between 8 and 10 years old, that lived and died around 150 million years ago in the Late Jurassic Period. 

Wyoming Baby Dinosaur Skull — Second Of Its Kind Ever — Unveiled In Swiss Museum

The skull of a baby dinosaur found near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, is only the second of its kind ever found. Named “Lucy,” the tiny fossil has been unveiled in a Swiss museum with its growing collection of Wyoming dinosaur discoveries.

Andrew RossiApril 13, 2026

Helen LaRose poses with a newborn baby and its happy family just after the baby was born.

Lander Midwife Has Delivered More Than 3,000 Babies Over 20 Years

Helen LaRose delivered more than 3,000 babies over a 20-year career as a certified nurse midwife and a self-proclaimed “baby catcher.” Something she learned is babies come when they want, even that time “I delivered that baby shoeless with one glove on."

Renée JeanApril 12, 2026

Larry Kloster of Casper painted the pinstripes on his Corvette model to match his 2025 Sea Wolf Gray, National Corvette Museum-delivered Corvette.

Wyoming Classic Car Collectors Spend Big Bucks On Miniatures To Match Their Vintage Rides

Collecting and restoring classic cars can be an obsession for those Wyomingites who are passionate about their vintage machines. They’re also willing to spend big bucks on miniature toys that match their sweet rides, and even have fun-sized car shows.

Jackie DorothyApril 12, 2026

Brandon Clark of Cheyenne quit his reliable truck-driving career to pursue his art. His first piece is a mountain lion that he has dreamt about creating for 30 years and is now becoming a reality. The statue is being cast into bronze and Clark said he has thrown caution to the wind to bring the art to life.

Cheyenne Trucker Was On A Road To Destruction, Then Sculpting Saved His Life

When Brandon Clark wasn’t drowning himself at the bottom of a bottle, he found himself staring out the windshield of his big rig, watching his life pass him by. Then a lifelong passion for art and sculpting changed — and saved — his life.

Jackie DorothyApril 12, 2026

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