Wyoming Life

Election Day ‘Blood Moon,’ Lunar Eclipse May Get Snowed Out In Wyoming

Not only is next Tuesday election day, but a "blood moon" lunar eclipse will be visible in Wyoming as well. That is, if the weather cooperates and it's not looking good right now.

Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2022

Review: “The Osmonds!” Musical Is Really Quite Entertaining

Cowboy State Daily's Wendy Corr, who reported on Wyoming resident Jay Osmond's musical "The Osmonds!" premiering in England earlier this year, attended a performance while oversees and shares her thoughts on the show.

Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2022

Wyoming Horse Is Now Police Officer In New York Police Department’s Mounted Patrol

Gomez, a wild mustang born into the Salt Wells Creek herd near Green River nine years ago, is now a police officer In the New York City Police Departments mounted unit.

Wendy CorrOctober 31, 2022

Yellowstone Ghosts: The Light Above Mammoth Hot Springs

If you find yourself in Mammoth Hot Springs after dark, look all around the horizon at the hills. You may be able to spot the light of Ed Wilsons unrequited love for Mary Henderson, a love that endures still today.

Jen MignardOctober 30, 2022

Flamethrowers: One More Reason Why Wyoming Is Better Than California

A Sheridan resident who recently moved from California said hes ecstatic to have the freedom to enjoy using his flamethrower here, which he couldnt do in his former home state.

Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2022

Wyoming Legislators Optimistic, Cautious About Elon Musk’s Takeover Of Twitter

Wyoming State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz on Friday said she applauded anyone who will protect the arena of free speech and as long as Elon Musk does that, "it's a good thing."

Clair McFarlandOctober 28, 2022

With Musket That Fired First Shot At Bunker Hill, Wyoming Military Museum Is More Than Vehicles

The $100 million National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois is best known for housing 500 fully restored military vehicles, artillery pieces, naval vessels and aircraft. But it also has 200-plus historically significant firearms on display, including the rifle that fired the first shot at Bunker Hill

Renée JeanOctober 28, 2022

Federal Building In Cheyenne Named After First Woman To Vote In Wyoming And In America

A federal building in Cheyenne was named for Louisa Swain on Thursday. She was not only the first woman in Wyoming to cast a vote in 1870, but also the first woman in America.

Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022

After ‘Sexualization’ Controversy, Gillette Public Library Cuts Ties With American Library Association

Noting the presence of sexually graphic books in the children's and teens' sections of the public library, the Campbell County Library board voted to cut ties with the American Library Association. One of the contested books shows a cartoon character who is 8 1/2 years old, masturbating in a bathtub.

Clair McFarlandOctober 27, 2022

12-Foot Giant Skeleton Creator Says He Enjoys Creativity Of Owners

The creator of the enormously popular 12-foot giant skeleton aka Skelly told Cowboy State Daily he knew the huge novelty would be popular. Many owners leave "Skelly" up all year because it's so huge.

Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022

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Those Aren’t Nazi Swastikas On That Building In Downtown Thermopolis

The Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce often gets questions about the swastikas near the top of a building in its downtown.

Wendy CorrOctober 25, 2022

Wyoming Kids Come Up With, Pitch Business Ideas At Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge

From one girls idea to sell her farms sheep manure to a group of students mentoring middle schoolers to transition to high school, annual Youth Pitch Challenge showcases creative Wyoming business models.

Renée JeanOctober 25, 2022

Bad To The Bone: Wyoming Joins Giant Skeleton Craze

Giant 12-ft skeletons are selling out of stores all over the country as placing gigantic skeletons in front yards has become a craze.

Renée JeanOctober 24, 2022

Big Hat Ranch Inspires Artists From Around Wyoming And The West

The picturesque setting of the Big Hat Ranch 15 miles southwest of Cody is a draw for artists of all mediums, and the ranchs philanthropic owner, Naoma Tate, nurtures the gifts of those who are invited guests.

Wendy CorrOctober 24, 2022

Wyoming Improves To 5-3 With 28-14 Win Over Utah State on Homecoming

The Wyoming Cowboys led from start to finish on Saturday night to win their fifth game of the season in a 28-14 home victory over Utah State on Homecoming.

Jimmy OrrOctober 23, 2022

Wyoming Ghosts: Runaway Train, Haunting Horse Among 30 Years Of Spooky Tales On Frightseeing Tour

For three decades, Val Martin and her father have not only retold some Cheyennes most unexplainable and spooky stories, she also researches them in the Wyoming State Archives. But some reports just cant be explained.

Renée JeanOctober 23, 2022

Unlike San Francisco, It Does Not Cost $1.7 Million To Build A Public Toilet In Wyoming

It takes $1.7 million and more than two years to build a one-toilet public restroom in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Gillette built a six-toilet heated bathroom with a paved parking lot in weeks for less than $225,000.

October 21, 2022

Big Horn Football Team Wears Names Of Rylee McCollum, 12 Other Slain Marines On Football Helmets

The Big Horn High School football program has been part of the Heroes on Helmets program since 2018, and this season theyre honoring the 13 Marines killed in a suicide bombing last year in Afghanistan, including Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum of Jackson.

Wendy CorrOctober 21, 2022

Wyoming Ghosts: Theatre Teacher Still Haunts Cody High School Auditorium

A startling vision, ghostly voices coming from drains and lights that turn themselves on and off are evidence, some say, that the ghost of longtime Cody High School theatre director Wynona Thompson haunts the auditorium that bears her name.

Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2022

This Year’s Fall Foliage In Wyoming Is Spectacular And It’s Still On Display

The fall colors usually don't last this long in Wyoming because of weather. There are a number of places all across the state to enjoy the foliage. But hurry up, inclement weather is on the way...

Renée JeanOctober 19, 2022

Yellowstone Ghosts: Mattie Culver Died But She Never Left…

Tucked behind a small copse of trees where the Firehole Hotel burned down in 1891, lies a solitary unmaintained grave marked by a weathered white marble headstone...

Jen MignardOctober 19, 2022

Wyoming Author C.J. Box Rides Wave Of Success

Wyoming author C.J. Box has written 31 novels since he started writing them 23 years ago. His latest "Treasure State" is another best-seller. Plus, he's got his two TV shows as well.