Wyoming Life

Is Slap Fighting The Next Big Thing? Wyoming’s Betting On It

Wyoming, historically open to niche contact sports, has become the first state in the nation to sanction betting on Dana Whites Power Slap League. Although there are many critics who don't believe it's a sport.

Jake NicholsFebruary 21, 2023

C.J. Box Slams Politically Correct Rewrites of Classic Children’s Books As ‘Vandalism’

Wyoming best-selling author C.J. Box on Tuesday condemned the rewriting of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and other children's books because they had terms like "fat" and "crazy" which, a "sensitivity coalition" said, could hurt someone's feelings. Box called it vandalism.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2023

Sad-Faced Giant Dog Rescued From Cheyenne Hoarder Finds Fresh Start In California

After escaping an animal hoarder with 60 other dogs and dozens of birds in Cheyenne last year, the sad-faced dog Kobe has finally found a forever home.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 20, 2023

Former Calif. Water Official Warns Wyoming: ‘Don’t Let Them Buffalo You’ Over Colorado River

A former California water commissioner told Cowboy State Daily that Californias growth has long since outpaced its water supply, and that will continue to create problems for Wyoming and other states along the Colorado River. "The interior states really need to wake up," he said.

Mark HeinzFebruary 20, 2023

It’s Not Quite Cheyenne Frontier Days But For February, Chicken Roping Is About The Closest Thing

February gets to be a very slow month not just for cowboys who like to rope, but for businesses in Moorcroft. So one bar in town started the annual Chicken Roping contest. It was held this past weekend.

Renée JeanFebruary 20, 2023

Wyoming Native True-Crime Author Ron Franscell Releases First Fiction In 20 Years

Wyoming native author and former newspaperman Ron Franscell always wanted to be a novelist, but his persistent success writing true crime kept him from writing his own imagination for 20 years.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 20, 2023

‘Cocaine Bear’ To Hit Wyoming Theaters On Friday; Some Theaters To Have Sneak Preview

Good news! The highly-anticipated movie 'Cocaine Bear' will be released later this week. Wyoming outdoorsmen say it is an appropriate movie for the Cowboy State as there are frequent human-bear incidents but none, that they know of, involving cocaine-addled grizzlies though.

Mark HeinzFebruary 20, 2023

Wandering With Wendy: Traveling Along The Santa Fe Trail – Where The West Was Wild

Trinidad, Colorado, and Raton, New Mexico, like some of Wyomings historic Western towns, still proudly claim a legacy of the Wild West. Cowboy State Daily features reporter Wendy Corr spent time exploring those Old West towns last week.

Wendy CorrFebruary 20, 2023

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380 Inches Of Snow Made For Another Fantastic Kings And Queens Of Corbet’s Ski Competition In Jackson

Pulling off insane-looking tricks while dropping into the famously difficult Corbets Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has become an annual event that draws the best freestyle skiers and snowboarders on the planet. This year, 380 inches of snow welcomed the skiers...

Jake NicholsFebruary 20, 2023

No Cars, No Energy, No Mating: Has The Environmental Movement Turned Anti-Human?

One prominent environmentalist is calling for the end of cars. Another is calling for the end of all mating. One is OK with mating but only with short people. They all appear to believe that humans are a cancer on the planet and some of their views are becoming mainstream.

February 19, 2023

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From Desperation To CEO Of A Pretzel Empire, ‘Auntie Annie’ Shares Message Of Faith, Hope

After her 20-month-old baby was killed, Anne Beiler sought spiritual help -- only to get assaulted by her pastor. She considered suicide but with her husband's help, she was able to start anew. And ended up running largest pretzel company in the country with more than 1,700 locations in 48 states.

Renée JeanFebruary 19, 2023

Bagpipers Perform On Behalf Of First Responders, Get Standing Ovation From Wyoming Legislature

Before members of the 67th Wyoming Legislature could fill the state Capitol chambers with the hustle and bustle of political babble, the sound of Scottish bagpipes resonated through the halls.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 18, 2023

First She Took On Bobby Flay, Now Wyoming Chef Petrina Pert Tapped As US Culinary Diplomat

The star continues to rise for Cheyenne Chef Petrina Peart. She almost beat Bobby Flay on his hit Food Network show and now has been tapped to represent the United States as a culinary diplomat.

Renée JeanFebruary 18, 2023

Rural Wyoming Man Has His Own Fighter Jet, Because Why Not?

Matt Guthmiller lives at the airfield in Alpine, Wyoming, where he keeps his own military jet trainer, an Eastern Bloc 1976 Aero L-39 Albatros decommissioned from the Estonian Air Force.

Mark HeinzFebruary 17, 2023

The hit HBO MAX series "The Last of Us" has much of its dystopian future set in Jackson, Wyoming, is actually filmed in Albert, Canada.

Brain Fungus-Infected Mutants To Take Over Wyoming Town In HBO Hit ‘The Last Of Us’

Previews for Sunday's sixth episode of HBOs hit series The Last of Us shows the main characters riding horses into a dystopian Wyoming ski town.

Bill SniffinFebruary 16, 2023

Photographer Captures Rare Yellowstone Double Sun Dog At ‘Just The Right Moment’

A photographer in Yellowstone caught a rare phenomenon a double sun dog of epic proportions, created by the suns light refracting through ice crystals suspended in the air in bitter cold temperatures.

Wendy CorrFebruary 16, 2023

Wyoming Pro Breakaway Roper Hits Career High With Big Win in San Antonio

Peggy Garman, a breakaway roper from Sundance, took a top prize competing in the prestigious San Antonio Stock Show Breakaway Roping competition over the weekend.

Wendy CorrFebruary 15, 2023

There Are Many More Balloons Floating Overhead Than You Might Realize, Thousands Launched Every Day

The U.S. military may need a lot more missiles given the number of unidentified balloons navigating high overhead at any given time, says meteorologist Don Day. In fact, thousands are launched every day.

Renée JeanFebruary 15, 2023

It’s The Craziest Day Of The Year For Wyoming Chocolatiers

It may not be raining chocolate, but its close for Wyoming chocolatiers, who will each go through hundreds of pounds of chocolate for that annual ritual of giving sweets to the sweet.

Renée JeanFebruary 14, 2023

Sheridan Sailor Killed At Pearl Harbor To Be Buried In Arlington National Cemetery

Herman Schmidt of Sheridan was among the U.S. sailors killed Dec. 7, 1941, trapped within the hull of the USS Oklahoma after it was sunk by Japanese torpedoes. On Feb. 24, Schmidt will be buried with honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Wendy CorrFebruary 14, 2023

Conrad Dobler, Former UW Standout And ‘Pro Football’s Dirtiest Player,’ Dies At 72

Dubbed the dirtiest player in the NFL over his 10-year career with three teams, former University of Wyoming standout Conrad Dobler, 72, died Monday in Pueblo, Colorado.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 14, 2023

Chinese New Year A Celebration Of Joy, Culture For Cheyenne Family

Dragons and lions made for a magical annual Chinese New Year party in Cheyenne, an event held by Bryan and Sara Pedersen to celebrate the heritage of their two adopted children.