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Levi Kessler founded History Under The Pines to document and preserve the history of  privately owned gold mines in the Black Hills that date back to the late 1800s.

Backyard Explorer Digs Deep Into Black Hills Ghost Towns And Mines

It was during Covid that Levi Kessler first started exploring historic underground mines in the Black Hills. Kessler only shared his findings with the promise to landowners that each location would retain anonymity to discourage trespassers.  

Jackie DorothyJanuary 25, 2026

Emily Warren seated on the couch of her cabin in Wilson, Wyoming, while writing "Dont Start Now," which became a smash platinum-selling song for Dua Lipa.

Some Of Pop Music’s Biggest Hits Written In Wyoming Getaway Cabin

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Emily Warren is behind some of the biggest pop stars on the charts, including Shakira, Lizzo, and Katy Perry. She wrote a pair of Dua Lipa’s platinum hits in her Wilson cabin getaway, which has just been listed for sale.

Renée JeanJanuary 25, 2026

Volunteers at Niobrara County’s Stagecoach Museum are uncovering a lot of history in Wyoming's emptiest county, from gold rushes and madams to oil booms. They're saving artifacts and interviews before they’re lost.

Niobrara Gold Rushes And Oil Booms: Documenting History In Wyoming’s Emptiest County

Niobrara County is the least-populated county in the least-populated state of Wyoming but is rich in history from gold rushes to madams to oil booms. Volunteers at the Stagecoach Museum are saving artifacts and preserving interviews before they’re lost.

Jackie DorothyJanuary 25, 2026

Ryan Morris and 19-year-old Chase Walden operate the snowcats at Antelope Butte and say that the job is challenging, but rewarding. They get a different perspective of the mountain as they groom the trails and the steep inclines.

Meet The Teen Who Keeps The Ski Trails Groomed And Open At Antelope Butte

While others can't wait to hit the slopes on the ski trails at Antelope Butte resort in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, local teen Chase Walden dreams of grooming them. After years of training, he's now driving snowcats to keep the trails in tip-top shape.

Jackie DorothyJanuary 25, 2026

Harvey Deselms and bronze sculpture artist Christine Knapp show off the real and bronze versions of Dot, Deselms’ Jack Russell terrier. The bronze is in front.

Art Dealer, Champion Of Cheyenne Bronze Project, Has His 16-Year-Old Dog Bronzed

Cheyenne art dealer Harvey Deselms, the driving force behind the Capitol Avenue Bronze Project, commissioned bronze sculptures of his dog Dot to immortalize her spunky spirit before she passes. He says bronzing a pet is a better alternative to taxidermy.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 24, 2026

Paleontologists spent decades trying to explain "devil's corkscrews," the bizarre spiral-shaped fossils found in Wyoming and Nebraska. Turns out, they were burrows chewed into the ground by prehistoric beavers 20 million years ago.

'Devil's Corkscrews' In Eastern Wyoming Are 20-Million-Year-Old Beaver Burrows

Paleontologists spent decades trying to explain "Devil's corkscrews," the bizarre spiral-shaped fossils found in Wyoming and Nebraska. Turns out, they were burrows chewed into the ground by prehistoric beavers 20 million years ago.

Andrew RossiJanuary 24, 2026

Casper’s first jail was a wooden structure and had two cells. Dr. Joseph Benson was a competent doctor and known drunk in Casper in 1891. His last act of notoriety resulted in his death as he cremated himself in the Casper jail.

Wyoming History: The Doctor Who Cremated Himself

In 1891, a well-known Casper doctor and drunk was thrown in the local jail after a fight with another doctor. Known for his antics when drunk, he yelled that the jail was on fire, but nobody paid attention. Hours later, the doctor was ashes.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 24, 2026

The Keeler family of Buffalo, Wyoming, lost their home to fire on Thursday afternoon. A young son was hospitalized overnight but released after reportedly trying to save a dog.

Buffalo Family Loses Home To Fire, Son Hospitalized After Trying To Rescue Dog

A Buffalo family lost their home to fire Thursday, and a son was hospitalized overnight for carbon monoxide poisoning after reportedly trying to save a dog. The fire chief says the fire was "accidental for sure," and the house may have to be torn down.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 23, 2026

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists say it's a real thing that can sever branches, crack trunks, and sound like a gunshot when trees pop.

'Exploding Tree' Warning From Subzero Cold Snap Reaches Into Wyoming

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists say it's a real thing that can sever branches, crack trunks, and sound like a gunshot when trees pop.

Andrew RossiJanuary 22, 2026

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit 25 miles south of Evanston just over the Utah state line on Thursday morning. “I was drinking a cup of coffee on my bed when I felt it,” said an Evanston woman.

4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Just Over Wyoming Line Felt In Evanston

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit 25 miles south of Evanston just over the Utah state line on Thursday morning. “I was drinking a cup of coffee on my bed when I felt it,” said an Evanston woman.

Andrew RossiJanuary 22, 2026

Cody city leaders have invited the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association to visit the "Rodeo Capital of the World" as the PRCA considers moving its headquarters. The PRCA said it is taking the offer seriously, along with others, including one from Texas.

Cody Joins Bidding War For Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Cody city leaders have invited the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association to visit the "Rodeo Capital of the World" as the PRCA considers relocating its headquarters. The PRCA said it's taking the offer seriously, along with others, including one from Texas.

Renée JeanJanuary 22, 2026

Darin Binning Jr., left, the 17-year-old son of a Laramie Olympic biathlete Darin Binning Sr., right, who competed in the 1988 Calgary games, now has the Olympics in his sights. With his dad as coach, they are working toward the son qualifying for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

Laramie Olympian Coaching Teen Son With Eye On 2030 Games In French Alps

The 17-year-old son of a Laramie Olympic biathlete who competed in the 1988 Calgary games now has the Olympics in his sights. With his dad as coach, they are working toward the son qualifying for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 19, 2026

Friday's strong winds were enough to tear the roof off a building at the Albany County Fairgrounds.

Hurricane-Force Winds Rip Roofs Off Buildings, Topple Trees Across Wyoming

Wind gusts of up to 87 mph swept across Wyoming on Friday, ripping the roof off a building at the Albany County Fairgrounds and a metal roof off another in Torrington.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2026

A spectacular aurora was dubbed one of the best ever seen in Wyoming last November.

Intense Solar Surge Headed For Earth, Which Means Auroras Across Wyoming

Wyomingites could see the first colorful auroras of the year starting Monday night as a massive surge of solar energy is expected to reach Earth's atmosphere.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2026

When Pete Smet Recycling acquired an old hearse from a Worland mortuary, workers built a platform and placed it alongside U.S. 16. It's a reminder that it's the "End of the Line" for scrap metal — and everyone who sees it.

Why The Heck Is There An "End Of The Line" Hearse Parked Permanently Outside Worland?

Wyoming has several strange and amusing sights along its highways including the Big Boy statue, the Smith Mansion, the “Fossil Cabin," and the gigantic Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument. And north of Worland, there’s the “End of the Line” hearse.

Andrew RossiJanuary 19, 2026

When historian and rancher Clay Gibbons saved the logs from an old cottonwood cabin, he was unaware that the rifle slots hand carved into the logs would have been protection against lawmen. The cabin was the temporary hideout for Teton Jackson, a notorious horse thief, who was captured in the cabin by Sheriff Frank Canton in 1885.

Wyoming Man Had No Idea His Pile Of Old Logs Was Outlaw’s 1885 Hideout Cabin

Historian Clay Gibbons unknowingly rescued a notorious outlaw's 1885 hideout cabin, complete with rifle slots from a sheriff’s raid. Gibbons discovered that not only had he stood in the cabin he was looking for, but the cabin was on Gibbons' own property.

Jackie DorothyJanuary 18, 2026

“Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues” is the only episode of “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" where Harrison Ford reprised his role of the adventurous archaeologist. A production team filmed for two days on Ford's Jackson Hole ranch.

Harrison Ford Once Filmed An Indiana Jones Adventure On His Jackson Ranch

“Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues” is the only episode of “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" where Harrison Ford reprised his role of the adventurous archaeologist. A production team filmed for two days on Ford's Jackson Hole ranch.

Andrew RossiJanuary 18, 2026

One of Wyoming’s deadliest train wrecks killed 10 men and hurt 15 others, but has been nearly forgotten to history. One victims of the 1906 crash was heard screaming in pain for someone to kill him.

Wyoming History: The Nearly-Forgotten 1906 Train Wreck That Killed 10, Hurt 15

One of Wyoming’s deadliest train wrecks killed 10 men and hurt 15 others, but has been nearly forgotten to history. One victim of the 1906 crash was heard screaming in pain for someone to kill him.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 18, 2026

The Goodwin family, Jazlyn, Axyl, and Noah are all preparing for the birth of little Ellidy, who will require at least three heart surgeries after she's born, the first within the initial seven days of her life.

Cody Couple Prepares For 'Fight Of Our Lives' With Unborn Daughter

A Cody couple has been told that their unborn daughter has a rare, life-threatening heart condition. Now they are preparing for her birth in May and the "fight of our lives for her.” “We’re overwhelmed by the community’s response to this,” they said.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 17, 2026

This rare antique crock comes with butterfly art and deep roots in Red Wing, Minnesota, southeast of Minneapolis on the Mississippi River. It sold for $32,000 on Jan. 10, just in time for its owner’s 91st birthday, auctioneer Ken Bramer told Cowboy State Daily. Lois Jurgens said when she heard the selling price, it felt like she was in a dream.

91-Year-Old Nebraska Woman’s Rare Porch Crock Turns Out To Be $32,000 Treasure

A 91-year-old Nebraska woman thought her rare 30-gallon old Red Wing crock might fetch $100 at auction, and nearly sold it at a garage sale for $20. Instead, a local auctioneer spotted the treasure and sold it for her for $32,000.

David MadisonJanuary 17, 2026

Steve Carver (left) remains a Broncos fan. Ron Downey (center) is a fan of both teams. Jeff Gillotti (right) flipped to the Bills when they drafted Josh Allen.

Broncos Or Bills? Wyoming’s Pro Football Loyalties Face A Big Test Saturday

For many in Wyoming, Josh Allen has created a Sophie's Choice dilemma. Bills or Broncos? For 3 Cheyenne men, it's all different. One flipped to the Bills when Josh Allen was drafted, one remains a diehard Denver fan and the other will be happy either way.

Justin GeorgeJanuary 16, 2026

Windy conditions will make hazardous conditions for travelers on Friday in eastern Wyoming

Eastern Wyoming Faces Hurricane Winds And Freezing Temps; Power Shutoff Possible

A massive Canadian cold front, bringing gusts up to 75 mph and single-digit wind chills, will clip eastern Wyoming on Friday. Black Hills Energy declared an Emergency Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch in some areas due to “high fire-risk conditions.”

Andrew RossiJanuary 15, 2026

Orah Garst, head coach of the Campbell County High School football program in Gillette, was terminated in November for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player.

Gillette Coach Fired After Profanity-Laced Outburst At Player Cleared By State Board

The former Campbell County High football coach fired in November for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player has been cleared by the state board that licenses teachers and coaches. Orah Garst says he’s grateful and wants to coach again.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 14, 2026

The Bennett family of Big Piney found out that Dayton, 13, is a match to donate bone marrow to his little brother Traxton, 2, who is battling a rare form of leukemia.

Big Piney Teen To Donate Bone Marrow To Save Toddler Brother From Leukemia

Following up on a story we did last month, the medical verdict came in and 13-year-old Dayton of Big Piney is the perfect match to donate bone marrow to his 2-year-old brother Traxton, who is battling a rare form of leukemia.

Mark HeinzJanuary 11, 2026

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