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Saratoga’s Famous Hobo Hot Springs A Remote Gem In Wyoming’s Snowy Range
Theres an alchemy at work in Saratoga, Wyoming, at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains that has long brought people to what they believe must be healing waters. The best part is a soak in the Hobo Pool is, and always has been, free.
Renée JeanFebruary 12, 2023

Some Wyoming Lawmakers Put Politics Aside For Prayer
While the roster changes depending on the days legislative schedule, about 10 members of the Wyoming Legislature begin their days with prayer, reflection and fellowship in the ornate former state Supreme Court courtroom at the Capitol in Cheyenne.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 11, 2023

Drug-Sniffing Squirrels Possible, Not Practical, Says UW’s World-Renowned Squirrel Expert
John Koprowski, the University of Wyoming's internationally renowned expert on squirrels, said China's decision to train squirrels to sniff out illegal drugs is achievable, although not the most efficient way to fight the drug war.
Wendy CorrFebruary 11, 2023

C.J. Box Films Won’t Be Produced In Wyoming Anytime Soon; Legislature Shoots Down Film Incentives Again
The Big Sky and Joe Pickett television shows arent likely to get authentic Wyoming settings anytime soon as a bill that would have created incentives for filmmakers who shoot their Wyoming storylines in the Cowboy State died on Tuesday.
Renée JeanFebruary 08, 2023

97-Year-Old Wyoming Native, Decorated World War II Vet, Author Most Proud Of Kids, Bronze Star
Born in Big Horn in 1925, Marv Nottingham recalls a boyhood in the mountains, followed by terror at Iwo Jima serving during World War II. The former school administrator, coach, and author says he's most proud of his children.
Wendy CorrFebruary 08, 2023

No Fishing Derby? No Problem: Ice Racing Revs Up Saratoga’s Winter Lineup
When Game and Fish decided to kill all the fish in Lake Saratoga last summer, it dealt a significant blow to winter tourism in Saratoga. But the townspeople got together and made the best out of it. Turns out the lake is a great place for motorized ice racing.
Renée JeanFebruary 07, 2023

‘It Could Happen to Anyone’: Wyoming Teen Was Lured, Beaten And Sex Trafficked
14 years after being groomed and sex trafficked by a man from another state, a 31-year-old Wyoming woman told Cowboy State Daily that living in a small town doesnt insulate potential victims from the dangers of the Internet.
Jen KocherFebruary 07, 2023

Wyoming Musher Finishes 2nd In Annual Pedigree Stage Stop Dog-Sled Race
Anny Malo made history when she crossed the finish line on Sunday to secure her fifth consecutive Pedigree Stage Stop Race while Wyoming musher Alix Crittenden finished a career-high second place behind Malo.
Jake NicholsFebruary 07, 2023

Saratoga Skijoring 2023: A Broken Leg, Plenty Of Wrecks, And A Great Time
Visitors to Saratogas skijoring championship this past weekend will found a scene reminiscent of spring break, but its in the snow. Instead of college pranks, theres skijoring, with some of the best steak and pea moments aka wrecks around.
Renée JeanFebruary 07, 2023

Scientists Say People In Colder Climates May Live Longer
Good news for Wyomingites... Science has proven that cold temperatures can prolong the life of cells. This refrigerator effect helps to slow the aging process, scientists say, while also killing off dangerous insects and bacteria that may otherwise survive in warmer climates.
Wendy CorrFebruary 06, 2023

Superstar Social Media Influencer Alix Earle Got Paid $40k-$70k To Spend Weekend In Jackson
It's a good gig if you can get it. Social media superstar Alix Earle spent the weekend in Jackson to promote a skincare product she endorses and got paid between $40k - $70k to do it.
Jake NicholsFebruary 06, 2023

As Fight For Overtaxed Colorado River Comes To Boil, Wyoming Looks To Protect Its Interests
Wyoming water specialist Chris Brown warned that Wyoming has a direct interest into the growing Colorado River crisis that could affect millions of people. Wyoming's rivers account for 15% of the Colorado River's water.
Mark HeinzFebruary 05, 2023

Want To Become A Tree When You Die? Company Offers To Plant Tree In Your Corpse
A start-up company offers to plant a tree in your corpse, but Wyoming funeral and cemetery professionals say that may not be an option in some parts of the Cowboy State.
Wendy CorrFebruary 05, 2023

When Chinese Spy Balloon Flew Over Crook County, Wyomingites Wanted To Shoot It Down
There were plenty of Wyomingites ready and willing to help shoot the balloon down when it flew over Crook County, among them former state lawmaker Tyler Lindholm. "Theres some guys out in the woods who have the capability, and I think it would have been a hoot," he said.
Renée JeanFebruary 04, 2023

Forget Punxsutawney Phil: Lander Lil Says 6 More Months Of Winter In Wyoming
While most of the U.S. relies on Punxsutawney Phil to predict an end to winter, Wyoming looks to Lander Lil, a prognosticating prairie dog. She saw her shadow on Thursday which means six more months of winter is ahead.
Jake NicholsFebruary 02, 2023

Getting Up In The Middle Of Night When It’s 35 Degrees Below Zero To Capture The Green Comet
David Bell of Pinedale battled the cosmos and minus 35-degree temperatures to find and snap photos of a one-in-50,000-year green comet passing close enough to Earth to see.
Jake NicholsFebruary 02, 2023

Colorado River Fight Between Arizona & California Could Have Repercussions for Wyoming
Californias refusal to sign a key agreement means seven states, including Wyoming, have missed a self-appointed deadline to decide how to manage an ongoing crisis with the Colorado River.
Mark HeinzFebruary 02, 2023

Make Way For Dirty Charlotte and Old Faithful, Wyoming’s Newest Signature Cocktails
Booze, a Wyoming tradition even before statehood. And to celebrate booze at the Wyoming Tourism Conference, distillers across the state were challenged to make new concoctions. And they succeeded...
Renée JeanFebruary 01, 2023

‘Western Heritage’ Bill Passes Committee; Would Prohibit Communities From Banning Rodeos
House Bill 95 would make it so local governments couldnt ban rodeos just because it doesnt align with their certain ideology, said bill sponsor Rachel Rodriguez-Williams. An animal rights activist said Wyoming needs some "Californication."
Leo WolfsonFebruary 01, 2023

Young Wyoming Chefs Get Police Escort, Then Bake Winning Cake At Statewide Competition
A weekend snowstorm and multiple pileups closed Interstate-80 and threatened to shut Laramie High School culinary students out of a cooking competition in Cheyenne. It took a police escort, but they made it and then won.
Renée JeanFebruary 01, 2023

Court Orders Sinclair Billionaire Heiress To Pay Husband $200 Million In Divorce
After a Sinclair heiresses' husband filed for divorce, a Wyoming court sifted through more than a billion dollars in assets before ordering her to a pay $200 million settlement.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 31, 2023

Bill Sniffin: Remembering Susie McMurry
Mick and Susie McMurry looked around and everywhere in their beloved Wyoming they saw needs that were not being met. They saw projects that needed to be done or projects that were stymied because of a lack of dollars.
Bill SniffinJanuary 31, 2023

Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Bill Banning Biological Males From Female Sports Teams
If it passes the Legislature, Senate File 133 would bar biological males from competing on female sports teams. The sponsor called the bill fair while detractors labeled it extreme.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2023

Score! Family Of Notre Dame Fans Run Into Fighting Irish Football Coach At Cody Grocery Store
There arent many like Tessa Binkley and her family in Wyoming theyre Notre Dame fans. They were thrilled to run into Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman during a trip to the grocery store in Cody.
Wendy CorrJanuary 29, 2023
