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Riverton Man Found Under Cardboard Boxes Died Of Hypothermia, Excess Alcohol
A man found dead under cardboard boxes in downtown Riverton last month died from a case of hypothermia complicating acute and chronic alcohol abuse, the Fremont County Coroner reported Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
Celebrated Wyoming Artist Richard Greeves Dies, Leaves Western Legacy Around The Globe
Well-known Wyoming sculptor Richard V. Greeves died Dec. 1 at age 86. Best known for his monumental bronzes of Native Americans, his work memorializes the American West in galleries and museums throughout the world.
Wendy CorrDecember 07, 2022
The Mystery Of Wyoming Pearl Harbor Survivor No. 12
When Cheyenne residents Jeremy and Cecelia Bay saw a Wyoming Pearl Harbor Survivor license plate in a Hawaii pawnshop, they knew they couldnt leave it there. That plate needed to go home. They couldnt leave it behind.
Renée JeanDecember 07, 2022
‘This Sport Is All Enforcers’: Professional Ice Fighting Coming To Wyoming
By eliminating the puck, skating and net, Ice Wars International has created a different type of hockey -- all fighting. Professional ice fighting, which is just two guys on skates beating the crap out of each other, will make its U.S. debut in Cheyenne next year.
Jimmy OrrDecember 06, 2022
Can A 1,500-Pound Bull Just Disappear? Wyoming 8-Year-Old Hasn’t Given Up Search For Sparkles
Its been nearly a month since Sparkles went missing, but the 8-year-old Wyoming girl who bottle-raised the 3-year-old, 1,500-pound Black Angus bull hasnt given up hope of finding her best friend.
Greg JohnsonDecember 06, 2022
Longmire Foundation Donates To “Puppies Behind Bars” & Two Other Charities For Christmas
As they do every year, the Longmire Foundation takes money they make from Longmire Days and give to charities at Christmas time. This past week, they gave to three charities including a $30,000 gift to "Puppies Behind Bars" which instructs incarcerated people on how to train puppies for service programs.
Wendy CorrDecember 06, 2022
Jackson Man Claims $6.7 Million, Wyoming Looks To Pay Out $107 Million In Unclaimed Assets
A Jackson man who recently claimed a $6.7 million payout from the state of Wyoming didnt win a lottery drawing. Hes one of thousands of people in the Cowboy State owed a share of more than $100 million in unclaimed assets.
Greg JohnsonDecember 06, 2022
Wyoming Wild Horse Inducted Into Extreme Cowboy Association Hall Of Fame
A wild Wyoming mustang born into the Green Mountain herd near Wind River has become an ambassador for wild horses everywhere. Samson was just inducted in the Extreme Cowboy Association Hall of Fame.
Wendy CorrDecember 04, 2022
At 10,450-Feet, Wyoming’s Highest-Altitude Restaurant Sells More Than 500 Waffles Per Day
At 10,450 ft. above sea level, Corbet's Cabin is Wyoming's highest-altitude restaurant. The eatery, which sits on top of Rendezvous Peak in Teton County, sells more than 500 waffles per day (400+ in the winter).
Renée JeanDecember 04, 2022
Missing for Two Years After Hurricane, Dog Reunites With Cheyenne Family 1,200 Miles Away
When Bolt went missing in Galveston, Texas, just before Hurricane Laura hit in 2020, his family never expected to see him again. Two years and 1,200 miles later, they've been reunited.
Wendy CorrDecember 04, 2022
Why Is There A Boarded-Up Cave In The Middle Of Dubois, Wyoming?
Although the town was once known as a famous hideout for Butch Cassidy and his Hole-In-The-Wall Gang, the boarded-up cave in the center of Dubois was never a stronghold for criminals.
Wendy CorrDecember 03, 2022
Wyomingite Is Ambassador For World Cup, Appears in Global Advertisements, Today Show
If you were watching the U.S. mens soccer team at the World Cup and saw someone with a cowboy hat in the stadium, theres a good chance it was Wyomings Brian Wright.
December 03, 2022
Pregnant Cop Busts Romanian Man For Stealing $8,000 Bottle Of Scotch In His Crotch
A Romanian man accused of smuggling an $8,000 bottle of scotch in his crotch from a Jackson liquor store was arrested after a pregnant police officer found him soliciting on streets.
Clair McFarlandDecember 02, 2022
Wyoming Likely Safe From ‘Cocaine Bear’ Rampage; No Recorded Incidents To Date
A Wyoming Game and Fish biologist told Cowboy State Daily there have been no recorded incidents of grizzly bears eating bricks of cocaine and going on horrific rampages, unlike a new movie called 'Cocaine Bear' which is loosely based on a true story.
Mark HeinzDecember 02, 2022
Court Rules Construction Worker Can’t Sue Concrete Truck Driver Who Ran Him Over
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a construction worker can't sue a colleague that ran him over with a cement truck. The court said the accident was not on purpose.
Clair McFarlandDecember 01, 2022
Autistic Wyoming Man’s Creative Business Opens Doors To A World That Doesn’t Understand Him
Jonathon DeVries, 32, has autism. He was not just dipped in autism, as one family member explained it, he was dunked. With his parents, Jonathon has become an entrepreneur.
Renée JeanDecember 01, 2022
No One Else Was Home! 13-Year-Old Wyoming Boy Helps Mom Deliver Baby Girl
13-year-old Luke Reynolds was the only other person home when his Mom began to give birth to his sister. So he called his aunt, who is a nurse, and she, over the phone, walked him through how to deliver a baby.
Wendy CorrDecember 01, 2022
As City Faces Housing Crisis, Future In Limbo For Row Of Empty Historic Cheyenne Homes
A row of historic homes in a picturesque Wyoming landscape sit perpetually empty on land leased to the city by the USDA near the High Plains Arboretum in Cheyenne even as the city is feeling the pinch of a severe housing shortage.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2022
Ho, Ho, Hold It! Wyoming’s Favorite Christmas Movie Is What?
A recent report by The Associated Press outlining the most popular holiday movies in each state says Wyomings is a horror-comedy called Krampus, prompting many in the Cowboy State to respond, never heard of it.
Wendy CorrNovember 29, 2022
Little Wyoming: Cowboy State Ropers Winter in Wickenburg, Arizona
More Wyoming horse folks are making their way to Wickenburg, Arizona, every winter. Ropers and riders say the weather and the opportunities keep them coming back.
Wendy CorrNovember 29, 2022
Snowmobilers OK With Plowing Critical Yellowstone Road In Winter With Replacement Trail
Snowmobilers say they aren't opposed to plowing a critical stretch of Highway 212 outside of Yellowstone as long as a replacement trail for recreation is created.
Wendy CorrNovember 29, 2022
Wyoming State Rep. Chad Banks Chosen To Help Decorate The White House
Rep. Chad Banks, D-Rock Springs, spent 10 hours a day for three days working at the White House, a process in which the volunteers were not allowed to take photos documenting their progress.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2022
Titus Swen: Dismissed UW Running Back Says System ‘Just Ain’t Fit My Style’
After getting kicked off the team on Monday, former UW running back Titus Swen told Cowboy State Daily that he plans to enter the transfer portal and play for another program his senior campaign.
Greg JohnsonNovember 28, 2022
University Of Wyoming Kicks Starting Running Back Titus Swen Off Team
Titus Swen, the University of Wyomings starting running back, has been dismissed from the football team for what the university says are violations of team rules.
November 28, 2022