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Wyoming Law Enforcement Urge Caution With 400,000 Sturgis-Bound Bikers On Road
Wyoming Highway Patrol authorities are urging motorists to use extra caution this week as more than 400,000 bikers will pass through the state heading to Sturgis, South Dakota for the largest motorcycle rally in the world.
August 08, 2022
University of Wyoming Law Student Reunited With Family’s Tribal Headdress In England
A UW law student traveled to a London museum last month to see her great-great grandfather's headdress which is in a storage facility. Chief Yellow Calf is considered one of the Northern Arapaho's most important and respected leaders. UW leaders are working to bring it back home.
August 05, 2022
“Longmire Days” Returns to Buffalo, Wyoming On August 18
Longmire Days, a festival centered on the books and television show created by local author Craig Johnson, is returning on August 18 - 21 in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 05, 2022
Long, Strange Trip: Cheyenne Man Returns To City After Forty Years
George Jay Wienbarg, a Cheyenne native, recently returned to his hometown to connect with his roots and legacy as a relative of Buffalo Bill.
August 04, 2022
Harry Potter Fans Agree: Wyoming Is Not A Hufflepuff State
Wyoming is apparently a Hufflepuff state, but Harry Potter fans in the Cowboy State do not agree.
August 04, 2022
Cheyenne’s Brandon Nimmo Named Mets Winner Of Heart & Hustle Award; Could Be Team Captain
Cheyenne's Brandon Nimmo was just named the recipient of the 'Heart and Hustle' award for the team. More notably, however, he could be named team captain
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Wyoming Ranch Once Owned By Walt Disney Family On Market For $71 Million
The Diamond G Ranch, which sets 17 miles west of Dubois, was the wilderness playground for Morton Salt Company executives until and later sold to the Walt Disney family.
August 04, 2022
Rawlins Changes Course On Water Fines: No More Neighbor vs Neighbor
The City of Rawlins has partially reversed course on levying fines against residents for water over-usage and is no longer encouraging citizens to rat-out their neighbor for water violations.
August 03, 2022
Life Lessons From The Park County Fair In Powell, Wyoming
Both Fina and Tiegan attend Cody High School and participate in 4H raising small livestock. They pick their own fair projects each year. Tiegan is showing her lamb and rabbit, Buddy, as well as art and baking submissions.
Wendy CorrAugust 02, 2022
25 Bronze Statues Installed In Cheyenne Capitol Bronze Project And 30 More Planned
Around 25 bronze statues have been installed throughout downtown Cheyenne so far and 30 more are planned. Some statues have cost more than $40,000 each.
August 02, 2022
Chris Navarro Wind Turbine Art Project Moves Forward In Casper
Wyoming artist Chris Navarro is awaiting the delivery of 12 used turbine blades. He will be using them to create a giant "Wind Cathedral" sculpture in downtown Casper.
Wendy CorrAugust 02, 2022
Laramie Food Truck Owner Aims To Break Chicken Wing World Record Next Year
Trent Weitzel, the owner of Laramie's Weitzel's Wings (Double Dubs) and Josh Allen's favorite wing spot, is going to attempt to break a world record for selling the most chicken wings in 24 hours.
August 01, 2022
Simpsons, Cheneys Break Ground At Mineta-Simpson Institute At Heart Mountain On Saturday
The Simpsons, the Minetas, and the Cheneys came together on Saturday for the groundbreaking of the 7,341-sq.ft. Mineta-Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.
Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2022
Afton Mayor, Wife Still Hospitalized After Being Run Over By SUV; Teen To Be Criminally Charged
The mayor of Afton and his wife will be hospitalized in Idaho Falls, Idaho "for a time," and the teenager who hit them last week will soon be criminally charged, the Afton police chief said Monday.
August 01, 2022
Douglas Man Launches His Own Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunt in Fremont Canyon
A Douglas man who spent eight years trying to track down Forrest Fenn's treasure has hidden his own treasure in Wyoming and is inviting people to join the "Gonzo Treasure Hunt."
August 01, 2022
Nurses Honored As Hometown Heroes At Cheyenne Frontier Days For Saving Life
Two medical professionals from Cheyenne, who saved a Walmart employee's life last November, were given a standing ovation as hometown heroes on Thursday in front of a packed crowd at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
July 30, 2022
Emergency Coordinator Issues Guidance On What To Do If Boysen Dam Breaks
The Hot Springs emergency management coordinator on Thursday warned citizens that if Boysen Dam failed (which he called unlikely), the town of Thermopolis would be under 70 feet of water in 90 minutes.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Rawlins Church Celebrates 140th Year This Week; One Of The Oldest Churches In Wyoming
On Monday, the France Memorial United Methodist Church in Rawlins was commemorated for its 140th year. It's one of the oldest churches in the state of Wyoming.
July 28, 2022
Homelessness On The Rise In Wyoming
The homeless population in Wyoming appears to be on the rise, according to at least two homeless advocates in the state.
July 28, 2022
Bob Murray’s Journey From Wind River Reservation To U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Bob Murray grew up on the Wind River Reservation and went on to be the chief federal law enforcement officer for the state of Wyoming. He retired in June, 2022.
Wendy CorrJuly 28, 2022
Afton Mayor, Wife Run Over By Car While Bicycling
The mayor of Afton and his wife were injured Thursday morning when they were hit by a car while bicycling, the Afton police chief told Cowboy State Daily.
July 28, 2022
‘Priceless’ Tribute To Fallen Marine McCollum To Be Held At Rock Springs Rodeo Friday
Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum will be honored during Patriot Night at the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo in Rock Springs on Friday night.
July 28, 2022
Denver To Get First In-And-Out Burger; Wyoming Not Even On Map
While Colorado will be getting its 7th In-N-Out Burger soon, Wyoming still has zero. And will likely have zero for a long time.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022
Rawlins Residents Asked To Report Water Overuse By Neighbors
Facing yet another shortfall of usable water, the City of Rawlins is done warning people to conserve and now will charge a $250 fine for water over-usage.
Clair McFarlandJuly 26, 2022