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In her quest to discover who Harvey Logan really was, Dawn Newland retraced the outlaw’s trail and even visited the remains of his remote cabin.

Wyoming History: Kid Curry May Not Have Been The Wild Gunman Legends Say He Was

Harvey Logan, aka Kid Curry, was not the wild gunman Wild West legends have made him out to be, a historian discovered while researching The Kid. “He did become an outlaw, but there was a lot of good about him,” she said.

Jackie DorothyJune 14, 2026

After serving on Johnson County’s first grand jury in 1881, OP Hanna suddenly developed a respect for the law, talking a lynch squad out of hanging a man for killing a mule. “Had I not arrived just when I did ... they surely would have hung him,” he said.

When Frontiersman OP Hanna Stopped A Lynch Squad From Hanging A Man For A Killing A Mule

After serving on Johnson County’s first grand jury in 1881, OP Hanna suddenly developed a respect for the law, talking a lynch squad out of hanging a man for killing a mule. “Had I not arrived just when I did ... they surely would have hung him,” he said.

Jackie DorothyJune 13, 2026

Photos taken at the time of the Teton Dam disaster show how water started leaking and then waters surging through the dam site.

‘Scariest Day Of My Entire Life': 50 Years After Living Through Teton River Flood

It was June 5, 1976, whe a dam on the Teton River collapsed, sending a torrent of water into the Idaho towns below. “It was one of scariest days of my entire life,” said a survivor, adding that 50 years later, the memories of the disaster are still vivid.

Dale KillingbeckJune 13, 2026

What happened to the racy painting titled “Bottoms Up" that hung for decades in the Cody Holiday Inn hotel? “The number of rumors, stories, and lies about that painting is unbelievable,” said its owner, adding it’s “where nobody will know where it's at.” Here, their bottms have been blurred.

What Happened To Racy ‘Bottoms Up’ Painting That Hung For Decades In Cody Hotel?

Whatever happened to the racy painting titled “Bottoms Up" that hung for decades in the Cody Holiday Inn hotel? "The number of rumors, stories, and lies about that painting is unbelievable,” said its owner, adding it’s “where nobody will know where it's at.”

Andrew RossiJune 13, 2026

A Casper radiologist and adrenaline junkie who’s climbed the tallest peaks on six of the world’s seven continents took on the brutal Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon last week. It starts with a grueling swim from The Rock to San Francisco — twice.

Casper Man Tackles Brutal Alcatraz Triathlon For 8th Time, Sets Personal Swim Best

Casper radiologist Dr. Joe McGinley last week took on the brutal Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon for his eighth time. At age 51, McGinley finished in the top half of the field for all ages involved and set a personal best in the icy swim across the bay.

Dale KillingbeckJune 13, 2026

When Iranian forces brought down a U.S. Army helicopter Monday, Dillon Jackson’s reaction wasn't shock so much as recognition. “There’s a lot of ways that could have gone differently,” said the Kemmerer native, who spent 22 years flying Navy helicopters.

Wyoming Navy Pilot Flew Missions Over Strait Of Hormuz, Now Watches War From Home

Dillon Jackson, a Kemmerer native, spent 22 years in the U.S. Navy flying helicopters over some of the world’s most volatile waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz. “The thing most people don’t understand is just how narrow it is," Jackson said.

Zakary SonntagJune 13, 2026

Anyone who’s been to a parade in Wyoming in the past 25 years knows the Powder River Percherons, teams of dapple-gray draft horses that tower over crowds. They bring "a ‘wow’ factor” at up to 2,600 pounds each and 6 feet tall at the withers.

Up To 2,600 Pounds Each, Powder River Percherons Are Huge At Wyoming Parades

Anyone who’s been to a parade in Wyoming in the past 25 years knows the Powder River Percherons, teams of dapple-gray draft horses that tower over crowds. Also called the "war horse of France," they're 2,600 pounds each and 6 feet tall at the withers.

Renée JeanJune 13, 2026

David and Jennifer Sinclar were leaving a gas station in Canada when the tow base plate on their RV broke. A video of them dragging their Chevy Colorado's bumper down the road has gone viral.

Oh No! Full-Time RV Couple Lose Truck When Front Bumper Tears Off While Towed

Longtime Yellowstone RV travelers David and Jennifer Sinclair were leaving a gas station in Canada when the front bumper of their truck tore off while being towed. A video of them dragging the bumper down the road has been viewed millions of times. 

Andrew RossiJune 13, 2026

Sandy and Jack Crawford say they’ve been essentially homeless a chimney fire damaged their house near Laramie in February 2025.

Couple Says Insurance Company’s Mishandling Of Fire Claim Has Made Them Homeless

An Albany County couple who lost most of their possessions in a fire that left their house unlivable say that their insurance company’s mishandling of the situation has left them essentially homeless for nearly a year and a half.  

Mark HeinzJune 13, 2026

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NOAA Officially Declares El Niño Is Here, Don Day Still Ain't Buying It Yet

NOAA and the National Weather Service have officially declared an El Niño has formed, which could mean more of what Wyoming doesn’t need — warmer, drier conditions. Wyoming meteorologist Don Day says he still ain’t buying it yet calling predictions "clickbait."

Andrew RossiJune 12, 2026

The first job for Union Pacific’s new Trump-themed locomotive No. 4547 was carrying parts of the Artemis III rocket. It rolled through Wyoming without much notice last week.

New Trump Locomotive No. 4547 Rolls Through Wyoming Carrying Artemis III Rocket

The first job for Union Pacific’s new Trump-themed locomotive No. 4547 took it through Wyoming carrying the Artemis III rocket. Nobody except railroad watchers noticed. “They were just these weird-looking, covered capsule-looking things,” one said.

Renée JeanJune 11, 2026

Bison walk along a road following a snowfall near Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park

Merry Christmas! Yellowstone To Get June Snowstorm As Cold Front Dips Into Wyoming

After a string of 90+ degree days, snow is heading for Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday. Meteorologist Don Day says all of Wyoming should expect cooler than usual weather in the next two weeks. “This is just continued weirdness,” Day said.

Andrew RossiJune 09, 2026

Man charging into herd of Yellowstone bison

'Unbelievably Stupid' Tourist Charges Yellowstone Bison Herd 

Oklahoma resident Les Vandever said he is still stunned after seeing a man charging into a herd of bison in Yellowstone. "It was a moment of unbelievable stupidity," he said. “We were sitting in our car, just dumbfounded."

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2026

Brandon Nimmo, No. 24 of the Texas Rangers, hugs his grandfather Darrel Nimmo after Darrel threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field on June 7, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers Salute Wyoming’s Brandon Nimmo With His Own Bobblehead Night

Wyoming's own Brandon Nimmo was honored by the Texas Rangers on Sunday with his own bobblehead night. Brandon's 90-year-old grandpa threw out the first pitch. "If you're from Wyoming, you would have been proud," writes Bill Sniffin, who attended the game.

Bill SniffinJune 08, 2026

Ed McAuslan was the longtime Fremont County coroner who learned his trade on the job as a young cop recruited into the office. A rash of 100 attempted suicides by hanging in 1985 — 12 successful — opened his eyes wide to “an issue no one talked about."

Wyoming People: Fremont County’s Ed McAuslan Learned To Be A Coroner On The Job

Ed McAuslan was the longtime Fremont County coroner who learned his trade on the job as a young cop recruited into the office. A rash of 100 attempted suicides by hanging in 1985 — 12 successful — opened his eyes wide to “an issue no one talked about."

Jackie DorothyJune 07, 2026

A family in Laramie County was trying to fix their well when a cannonball was unearthed on their land. “I didn't know what it was, but it looked like it could have been an ordinance,” said a family member.

Laramie County Family Finds Half-Buried Cannonball In Their Yard, Mom Gives It Away

A family in Laramie County was trying to fix their well when they discovered a half-buried cannonball in their yard. After being told it was non-explosive by a bomb squad, the mother decided to give it away, much to the dismay of her son.

Andrew RossiJune 07, 2026

In 1812, fur trader Robert Stuart and his six companions built the first recorded cabin in Wyoming at Bessemer Bend. They were traveling from Oregon to St. Louis after they had lost their ship and had to travel back east overland. They spent five weeks recuperating at Bessemer before fear of Indian attacks sent them on their way again.

Wyoming History: Once A Bustling City On Oregon Trail, Bessemer Now A Ghost Town

Bessemer Bend, now peaceful ranchland, was once a stop on the Oregon Trail and a bustling city known as the “Queen City of the Plains.” Now it’s a true Wyoming ghost town that disappeared when Casper was picked as the county seat. 

Jackie DorothyJune 07, 2026

Dave Nutter at the microphone of KVOC when he was 15 years old in 1967. At right, Nutter in 2023. He has been battling a lung disease for the past five years.

Attention Kmart Shoppers: Casper's Dave Nutter Reflects On 45 Years On The Radio

For 45 years, Dave Nutter was a familiar voice on Casper radio. Now, fighting for his life, Nutter reflects on his unique experiences in radio, including broadcasting blue light specials from Kmart. He most recently donated 1,400 radio items to a museum.

Dale KillingbeckJune 07, 2026

The 0-4-0 switcher hauled tank cars around the Standard Oil refinery from 1920 to 1962.

'Standard Oil No. 1’ Steam Locomotive Coming Back To Casper After 64 Years Away

More than a century ago, “Standard Oil No. 1” steam locomotive was at work at the company’s Casper oil refinery, but has been gone for 64 years. Now it’s coming back to Casper after decades at a Colorado rail museum.

Dale KillingbeckJune 07, 2026

A “ridiculous" project digging through rabbit poop led Jack States — aka Lander's Mushroom Man — to discover a famous mold and 12 new species of truffles. His research has changed how scientists view wildlife diseases and has reshaped forest management.

How Lander's 'Mushroom Man’ Turned Rabbit Poop Project Into Big Science

A project digging through rabbit poop led mycologist Jack States — aka Lander's Mushroom Man — to discover a famous mold and 12 new species of truffles. His research has changed how scientists view wildlife diseases and has reshaped forest management.

Renée JeanJune 07, 2026

An East Coast auction house recently advertised a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s Wyoming Territorial Prison mugshot as a one-of-a-kind “original." But a Wyoming state archivist says the original is safe in Wyoming — and she double-checked.

Wyoming Archives Has Butch Cassidy Negative, Despite ‘Original’ Offered At Auction

Despite an East Coast auction house advertising a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s mugshot as a one-of-a-kind, the original is housed in the Wyoming State Archives. “I was certain we had it in our collection,” archivist Suzy Taylor said.

Renée JeanJune 07, 2026

A woman born in Casper and raised on a ranch near Riverton, and her young son, were among the 900 people drank poison at the commande of cult leader Jim Jones in 1978. The road that took her from Wyoming to Jonestown, Guyana, is a winding one.

Casper Woman, Son Among 909 Who Drank Poison At Jim Jones’ Guyana Compound In 1978

A woman born in Casper and raised on a ranch near Riverton, along with her young son, were among the more than 900 people who died at Jonestown, Guyana, in November 1978, when self-styled pastor Jim Jones infamously commanded them to drink poison.

Dale KillingbeckJune 07, 2026

Barrel racing legend Angela Ganter and her battle from near death to elite competition is highlighted in "Outriding the Devil." Here, she competes at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 2024.

Wyoming-Made Rodeo Documentary ‘Outriding The Devil’ Is A National Hit

“Outriding the Devil," the Wyoming-made film that shows the brutal side of "real" rodeo, has enjoyed a multi-week run as the No. 1-ranked Western documentary on IMDb and has earned major praise from national outlets like Sports Illustrated. 

Renée JeanJune 07, 2026

About 112 years after it was completed in 1914, the Schlater Castle still looms over Rock Springs from atop a hill in a now-residential area.

Why The Heck … Is There A Castle In The Middle Of Rock Springs, Wyoming?

No one knows why German immigrant and master stonemason John Schlacter built a castle overlooking Rock Springs more than a century ago. He spent five years building it by hand, hauling locally quarried stone by horse and wagon before finishing it in 1914.

Kolby FedoreJune 07, 2026

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