Wyoming Life

This photo of an old toilet discarded in the public right of way along Russell Avenue in Laramie was taken in May 2022. By that time it had been there for more than a year. It was picked up by the city Thursday.

After More Than Two Years, Laramie Removes Historic Russell Street Roadside Toilet

It had been on his radar for awhile, but Laramie Code Enforcement Officer Brian Forster said a Cowboy State Daily call asking about an old toilet that had been on the side of the road for more than two years was “the push to get rid of it.”

Greg JohnsonMay 06, 2023

Lander High School boys swimmers have won 27 consecutive state titles after their domination in Gillette in February.

Lander High Swim Team’s Historically Great Streak — 27 State Titles And Counting

Nothing seems to distract or derail the juggernaut Lander High School swim program, which has won 27 straight state championships.

Jake NicholsMay 06, 2023

Ross Howard with a flying saucer he built for the La Barge Fourth of July celebration.

Cowboy State People: In Tiny La Barge, Wyoming, Welder Ross Howard Is A Heavy Metal Legend

He’s fabricated movie props, a Beatles-inspired yellow submarine and even a Batmobile. People in tiny La Barge, Wyoming, know there’s nothing Ross Howard can’t weld, fabricate or build.

May 06, 2023

Crews have been working to clear the roads through Yellowstone National Park ahead of Friday morning's schedule East Entrance opening.

Huge Winter Won’t Halt Yellowstone’s East Entrance Opening On Friday, But Weather Might

Friday's opening of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park may be brief as snow and rain could cause it to close as quickly as it opens.

Wendy CorrMay 04, 2023

In the 1950s, '60s and '70s, the Snow King Chairlift in Jackson was a popular attraction, and vintage photos show smiling people riding high above the town without any safety restraints.

Vintage Photos Of Wyoming’s Snow King 'Chairlift Of Death' Has Internet Buzzing: Is This For Real?

The internet is buzzing over old photos showing people riding the old Snow King Mountain chairlift without safety bars 1,500 feet above Jackson. They’re 100% real.

Jake NicholsMay 04, 2023

The first Sheridan Chess Association tournament last year was a huge success, and this year's event promises to be the largest ever for the game in Wyoming.

Sheridan Hosting Players From Across Nation In Wyoming's Largest-Ever Chess Tournament

Casual chess players and grandmasters from across the U.S. are converging in Sheridan this weekend for the largest chess tournament Wyoming has ever seen.

Wendy CorrMay 03, 2023

South Pass City spent much of the winter buried in snow.

Weather Forced Closure Of South Pass A Record 42 Days This Past Winter

It was a difficult winter for those driving Wyoming highways. Just from Jan. 1 through March 31, South Pass was closed 16 times for a record 42 days.

Wendy CorrMay 02, 2023

Titus Swen was the University of Wyoming's leading rusher in 2022, topping 1,000 yards. He was dismissed from the team before its bowl game by head coach Craig Bohl, and as been signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.

Titus Swen, UW Featured Running Back Dismissed From Team In November, Signs With NFL’s Colts

Titus Swen, who was the University of Wyoming’s featured running back last season before being dismissed from the team by coach Craig Bohl, has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts.

Greg JohnsonMay 01, 2023

Amy B. Harris, left, is reportedly collaborating with some heavy-hitting Hollywood insiders to produce "Teton." Also involved is Cameron Duddy, center, bassist for country group Midland.

Amazon Fast-Tracks ‘Teton,’ TV Show Based On Lifestyles Of Rich And Shameless In Jackson

“Teton” is a new TV show in the works that will feature the difference between the haves and have-nots of Jackson, Wyoming.

Jake NicholsMay 01, 2023

Buffalo’s Downtown Murals Make Western Wyoming Seem Larger Than Life

Buffalo's downtown murals reflect local culture and history. Aaron Wuerker, one of the artists responsible for two large-format paintings, told Cowboy State Daily the murals are a draw for tourists, enticing them to stop and stay longer.

Wendy CorrMay 01, 2023

Most horses, as well as competitors, use ear plugs in the sport of cowboy mounted shooting. Notice them here on Kenda Lenseigne's horse.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Is As Western — And Wyoming — As It Gets

Cowboy mounted shooting is a true test of cowboy skills, and the sport's growing around Wyoming and the West. A fast-paced blend of rodeo and shootout, it’s often referred to as barrel racing with an attitude.

Jake NicholsApril 30, 2023

Yes, The Skin From Wyoming's Notorious Wild West Outlaw "Big Nose George" Was Used To Make Shoes

This is the macabre story of a once-common practice of binding books with human skin — and how Wyoming did that one better by skinning notorious Wild West outlaw "Big Nose George" and making him into a pair of shoes.

Jake NicholsApril 30, 2023

The exterior of the Sturgis House in Cheyenne features many architectural styles, including a turret and bay window.

Cheyenne’s Sturgis House, One Of Wyoming's Most Historical Homes, On The Market

One of Wyoming's most historically important homes, The Sturgis House, was built in 1884 by a then-famous New York architect George Rainsford. The two Sturgis brothers were among founders of the Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association. The 7,500-foot house, which boasts 32 rooms, just came on the market.

Renée JeanApril 30, 2023

Casper author and illustrator Rowdy Randy Authors 4 29 23

Casper Author, Illustrator Win "Outstanding Juvenile Book For 2023" At National Western Heritage Awards

Casper's Casey Rislov and Zachary Pullen were honored for their book "The Rowdy Randy Wild West Show" as the top "Juvenile Book For 2023" at the Western Heritage Awards earlier this month.

Wendy CorrApril 29, 2023

Winslow and Soumaya Bent and their groovy, far out and fab 1970s van.

Wyoming Couple Has Tricked Out One Far-Out, Groovy And Out-Of-Sight '70s Van

This is a story about how a newly married Wyoming couple found each other, then found a van. Or rather, how the van found them in a totally groovy, far-out time warp to the out-of-sight 1970s.

Jake NicholsApril 29, 2023

Pete Simpson’s Wyoming Legacy Goes Far Beyond Being Al Simpson’s Older Brother

Pete Simpson isn’t slowing down just yet. He’ll be 93 this year, but he still shows up at the Cody Rec. Center at least four times a week for a good workout. He may be lesser known than his colorful brother Al, but he's had an equally rich and rewarding career in academia, politics and the arts.

Wendy CorrApril 29, 2023

Wyoming, Other Western States, Obliterate Snowpack Records

The amount of snow that stayed on the ground in Wyoming this year is unprecedented, according to satellite imagery that tracks snowpack. Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says all that snow will begin to melt very soon.

Wendy CorrApril 26, 2023

Wassana Brings Plenty Yellowtail with Dancers

“Yellowstone” Actors Powwow In Wyoming To Spotlight Epidemic Of Missing And Murdered Natives On Reservations

“1883” Actor Stephen Yellowtail is a Tongue River High School graduate who says that in his family, “several relatives that have gone missing.” While only about 100 missing and murdered indigenous people have been reported, estimates are there are more than 5,000.

Wendy CorrApril 24, 2023

Gillette Teen Accidentally Becomes A National Award-Winning Country Singer

Shawn Keller is a 2022 Gillette High School graduate, an aspiring baseball player and now an award-winning country vocalist. The teen won Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the North America Country Music Association’s International competition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, last month.

Wendy CorrApril 24, 2023

Professional pillow fighting may seem like a soft sport, but it takes a real athlete to swing a 2-pound pillow with precision for 90 seconds.

Is Professional Pillow Fighting The Next Big Thing?

Professional pillow fighting is for real. There’s a league, star athletes, pay-per-view specials, and international events already underway. The promoter who brought bare-knuckle fighting and Ice Wars hockey fighting to the Cowboy State, said it could work in Wyoming.

Jake NicholsApril 23, 2023

Riverton Woman Has Rolled Past 611,000 Miles In Her Toyota Corolla

Melissa Gardner says maintenance is the key to piling up 611,000 miles on her 2007 Toyota Corolla. The Riverton, Wyoming woman plans to keep driving Corolla until the “engine falls out on the highway.”

Renée JeanApril 23, 2023

Shelly Araas poses for a selfie with a Triceratops for her classroom taken by her husband Ryan during a recent Jurassic party for the new exhibit at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne.

New Triceratops Exhibit At Wyoming State Museum Already A Hit Even Before It Opens

A new Triceratops that’s part of a display opening in May is already on display at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne, and was the star of an adults-only Jurassic party to preview the exhibit — even though he’s really a Cretaceous kid.